Qi Tongwei at the start: Not relying on Liang Lu, but winning by a single move against Heaven.

Having witnessed Abao's capabilities, the visit to Dafeng Factory went exceptionally smoothly.

Factory Director Ma's attitude has completely changed.

He and Zheng Xipo showed Abao around the factory, explaining everything in great detail.

About half an hour later, the group arrived at the garment workshop.

An old coworker immediately came over and handed over a sample garment that had just been made.

Abao took the sample garment and examined it carefully; the workmanship and quality were impeccable.

He glanced at everyone and spoke with a smile.

"Good knitted cotton won't catch fire..."

Factory Director Ma understood what he meant and quickly spoke up.

"Mr. Bao, please feel free to try it... If the product doesn't match the description, it's because we're incompetent..."

Without further ado, Abao immediately pulled out a lighter and began testing it in front of everyone.

A pale blue flame swept across their clothes, and everyone held their breath, turning to look at Abao.

After the experiment was over, Abao shook out his perfectly intact clothes and said with a smile.

"As long as you can guarantee this quality, we can sign the contract today..."

Upon hearing this, Factory Director Ma immediately smiled and continued.

"Mr. Bao, don't worry... our workers are all experienced craftsmen, the quality is absolutely guaranteed..."

Ah Bao handed the clothes to the master tailor, glanced at Director Ma, and asked with a smile.

"Aren't you afraid I'm a shell company?"

Factory Director Ma blushed and looked embarrassed when asked the question.

Seeing this, Zheng Xipo quickly took over the conversation, smiling as he spoke.

"Oh, what are you saying... How could Mr. Bao's company be a shell company..."

Mr. Bao is our lucky star, the savior of our Dafeng Factory...

Do you all agree?

As soon as he finished speaking, his fellow workers echoed his words, and the atmosphere became lively.

Ah Bao didn't argue with Factory Manager Ma and said with a smile.

"The craftsmanship is impeccable, let's go sign the contract now."

Upon hearing this, the workers cheered and jumped for joy once again.

With both parties in love, the contract signing process went very smoothly.

Seeing that the contract was finalized, Zheng Xipo refilled Abao's water while smiling and making a tentative remark.

"Mr. Bao, when will our advance payment arrive?"

After saying that, fearing that Abao would be unhappy, he quickly added another sentence.

"Boss Bao, it's not that I don't trust you... it's just that the factory hasn't paid wages in a long time..."

Seeing this, Abao winked at Tao Tao beside him.

Tao Tao understood immediately and opened the briefcase, revealing stacks of brand-new banknotes.

Ah Bao lit a cigarette and said with a smile.

"Calling me a shell company makes a lot of sense; the money's all packed in suitcases, after all..."

He reached out and patted the suitcase, then continued.

"Here's one million; the remaining one million will be credited to your account within three days..."

After saying that, he glanced at everyone and smiled as he spoke.

"Everyone's having a tough time... How about this, you ship the goods in four batches..."

Every time a shipment arrives, I settle the payment for that batch, and you guys get paid, okay?

Upon hearing this, applause erupted in the meeting room, and the workers expressed their gratitude repeatedly.

Seeing this, A Bao quickly stood up and shouted to everyone with a smile.

"Don't get too excited, okay? I'm a businessman; I don't do business at a loss..."

I've settled the first three payments, but I'll be holding the last one for a month..."

Upon hearing this, the laughter grew even louder, though tinged with a hint of shyness.

Seeing that the deal was done, Abao wanted to rush back to Shanghai that day, but was stopped by everyone.

Zheng Xipo held onto Abao without saying a word, speaking very directly.

"Mr. Bao, you've brought such a large order to Dafeng Factory..."

If they don't even eat a meal, wouldn't that be embarrassing for us...?

Factory Director Ma also held onto Abao tightly, continuing the conversation.

"Well... Mr. Bao, you have your car with you, so you can go back anytime. There's no rush..."

"It's no trouble for us to have a simple meal; the factory has a canteen..."

Seeing that he couldn't refuse their hospitality, Abao looked at everyone and said with a smile.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony, I'll try the food in Handong..."

I've heard that the roast duck in Handong is quite good, I'm in for a treat today...

Zheng Xipo gave a thumbs up and quickly smiled as he praised him.

"Boss Bao, you're a true foodie... I'm not bragging, but when it comes to roast duck, Handong is the real origin..."

Although it was said to be a simple meal, the feast was exceptionally lavish.

Stewed pork knuckle, Nanjing roast duck, braised pork belly... all kinds of delicacies are available.

During the meal, everyone frequently raised their glasses to A Bao, showering him with flattery...

After a few drinks, Abao learned the root of the misunderstanding from Zheng Xipo.

After listening to Zheng Xipo's story, Abao frowned slightly and asked softly.

"Your factory's equipment and craftsmanship are quite good, so how come you're losing money... and need to restructure..."

Upon hearing this, Director Ma sighed and said in a deep voice.

"Sigh, our factory was a state-owned factory. After the abolition of the unified purchase and sales system, we basically had no work..."

Don't laugh at me, but this is your first order of the year...

Before Director Ma could finish speaking, Zheng Xipo chimed in.

Everyone talks about increasing revenue and reducing expenditure, but if you can't increase revenue or reduce expenditure...

Medical expenses for retirees and employees, canteen fees, childcare...

Every single expense costs money; they are all real costs... The factory is under too much pressure...

After listening to their conversation, Abao frowned slightly and remained silent.

He became even more convinced that doing business in the real economy was difficult, and he absolutely refused to touch this mess.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit heavy, Abao raised his glass and said to everyone with a smile.

"I don't know anything about factory management, but I'm good at export sales..."

You are a state-owned factory, you don't lack materials...

As long as the quality can be guaranteed, we can cooperate long-term in the future...

Seeing the joy on everyone's faces, Abao quickly added another sentence.

"Hey, don't get too excited... The market is good right now, and the unit price is quite high..."

The price for the next order might be different... it's all one price per order...

When everyone heard that there was another order, they didn't care about the unit price at all; instead, their laughter grew even louder.

Factory Director Ma clinked glasses with A Bao and said with a smile.

"Boss Bao, we're a state-owned factory. No matter how much we earn, it doesn't end up in our pockets..."

As long as it covers costs and pays wages, a lower unit price is fine...

At this banquet, A Bao was the absolute star, and he drank quite a lot.

When Tao Tao helped him into the Cadillac, his steps were already a little unsteady.

After settling Abao in, Tao Tao started the car and muttered a complaint under her breath.

"Drink less... You can't drink anymore, but you still want to drink..."

Ah Bao closed his eyes, a slight smile playing on his lips, and whispered a reply.

"How can I hear them telling the truth if I'm not drunk..."

Tao Tao was taken aback, glanced at the rearview mirror, and subconsciously asked a question.

"What truth did you hear? I didn't notice..."

Ah Bao didn't respond, but just smiled and waved.

"If you understand, you're Boss Bao... Let's go, let's go back to Shanghai tonight."

Tao Tao frowned slightly, turned to look at A Bao, and asked in a deep voice.

"It's not safe to travel at night, why don't you stay overnight in Jingzhou?"

Abao opened her eyes, glanced at him, and asked in return.

"Hotel accommodation is free? Stop arguing... drive back to Shanghai..."

As A Bao's drinking party ended, Hou Liangping's drinking party continued.

Although it was called a drinking party, there were actually only two people: Hou Liangping and Cai Chenggong.

The private room was small, with four dishes on the table and a bottle of Wuliangye liquor that was almost empty.

Both of them had flushed faces, clearly indicating they had drunk quite a bit.

Cai Chenggong poured Hou Liangping a glass of wine and said in a deep voice.

"Monkey, with this order, Dafeng Factory has come back to life..."

Does this mean the restructuring plan has fallen through?

Hou Liangping glanced at Cai Chenggong, snorted coldly, and spoke.

"Yellow? How so? Do you know how much debt Dafeng Factory has... What problem can one order solve?"

Besides, the restructuring plan was set by the city; can they just say they won't implement it?

Cai Chenggong blinked and asked tentatively.

"So, what's the next step?"

Hou Liangping took a sip of wine and said with a smile.

"What's the rush... Just wait, the real excitement is yet to come..."