All the heavens begin with the love in the courtyard.

Taozi had been preparing for this date for a long time. He had not only booked a restaurant but also bought flowers. Knowing that Cai Xiaoli liked Western-style outfits, he even wore a suit today.

When Taozi arrived, he discovered that Cai Xiaoli had already been picked up. He asked the old man guarding the gate downstairs and learned that a foreigner had been picking up Cai Xiaoli after get off work recently, and that she had been picked up by a foreigner in a car this morning.

This incident was a huge blow to Taozi, and he almost became depressed. In the end, he could only seek comfort from Han Chunming, hoping that Han Chunming would have a drink with him.

When Han Chunming heard about this, he was also a little angry. What's wrong with Cai Xiaoli?

It's worth noting that Cai Xiaoli and Taozi met in 1975 and became a couple in 1977. Now, seven years have passed. How could Cai Xiaoli have changed her mind so quickly?

Han Chunming didn't accompany Taozi to dinner. Instead, he rode his bicycle with Taozi to find out what was going on.

There aren't many foreigners these days, but there are gradually a few. Many large foreign companies have started to enter China in the last two years and have set up offices in Beijing. These foreigners are now considered high-status people in China, which is indeed quite attractive to Cai Xiaoli.

Han Chunming planned to have a serious talk with Cai Xiaoli. If she really had no feelings for Taozi anymore, he would support their separation. He reasoned that if it was going to rain, it was going to rain; if a mother wanted to remarry, no one could stop her.

However, if Cai Xiaoli continues to string Taozi along for the sake of saving face, Han Chunming will not allow it and will tell her to get lost.

Cai Xiaoli is actually a very strong-willed person, and she is also a bit snobbish; that's just her personality.

In the original novel, Taozi pursued her for several years, and the two almost got together. However, Cheng Jianjun stepped in and won her over in a very short time because Cheng Jianjun's conditions were much better than Taozi's at the time.

Therefore, it can be seen from this that Cai Xiaoli is a typical example of someone who strives for higher positions.

In this world, she has been given enough resources to climb the social ladder, so she also has the ability and means to find a man who is several times better than Taozi.

Han Chunming checked the time and saw that it was almost lunchtime. If the foreigner picked up Cai Xiaoli, they would definitely have to go out for Western food. The most important thing was that he knew that a Western restaurant had just opened not far from where Cai Xiaoli lived.

In Yanjing (Beijing), there weren't many Western restaurants at that time, and almost every one of them was quite famous, catering mainly to foreigners. This was because, in those days, Western restaurants were still considered a high-end concept, and most Chinese people's first impression of them was that they were extremely expensive.

Vilan Restaurant, a newly opened Western restaurant this year, is packed with customers every weekend because it has come up with a model that other Western restaurants do not have.

Every weekend, this Western restaurant offers a buffet with a wide variety of dishes, which is very popular with foreigners and some sophisticated Chinese people.

Less than a month after opening, the business was booming. When Han Chunming and his companion arrived, they saw a row of cars parked on both sides of the road, which showed just how popular the business was.

In an era when the average monthly salary was around 40 or 50 yuan, the weekend buffet at this Western restaurant cost 58 yuan for women and 68 yuan for men, which was almost two months' salary for an average person. In the early 1980s, this price was really expensive.

However, for foreigners in Beijing, this price is very affordable, considering that their wages are dozens of times higher than those of Chinese people at that time.

Han Chunming and Taozi entered the restaurant and immediately spotted Cai Xiaoli. She was sitting opposite a middle-aged white man at a window seat, and Western food had already been served on their table.

There were quite a few foreigners here, and a strange smell filled the air. Han Chunming frowned and led Taozi toward Cai Xiaoli's table.

Upon seeing Taozi and Han Chunming suddenly appear, Cai Xiaoli's eyes showed obvious panic, and she quickly stood up and spoke to the two of them.

"Chunming, Taozi, what...why are you here?"

Taozi's face was ashen, his fists clenched, and he looked at Cai Xiaoli, then at the middle-aged white man sitting opposite him, without saying a word.

Han Chunming wasn't angry at all; instead, he smiled and casually spoke to Cai Xiaoli.

"Let's go outside and talk!"

Cai Xiaoli nodded somewhat flusteredly, but still glanced at the white foreigner before speaking to him in English.

"Simon, excuse me for a moment!"

The white foreigner seemed to be quite gentlemanly, speaking with a serious expression.

"Lili, do you need me to stay with you? I can protect you!"

Cai Xiaoli blushed slightly upon hearing the foreigner's words. She knew that Han Chunming and Taozi both understood English, so she quickly replied.

"No need, Simon, they are my friends. I'll go out and talk to them for a while."

The white man nodded, perhaps noticing that Taozi's expression was a bit off. He stood up; he was at least 1.9 meters tall, a little taller than Han Chunming, and also a bit overweight, weighing at least twice as much as Han Chunming.

He stared directly at Han Chunming and Taozi, as if displaying his tall stature to intimidate them.

Taozi glared at him angrily. Han Chunming shook his head helplessly, patted Taozi's shoulder to calm him down, and then stepped forward to approach the white man. He then whispered in the man's ear.

"Sir, I possess a miraculous ancient medical technique. I've discovered you have a kidney problem. Have you recently experienced frequent urination, urgency, incomplete urination, and difficulty achieving an erection? If you require any assistance in these areas, please contact me!"

After hearing Han Chunming's words, the middle-aged white man's expression became uncertain, clearly showing some shock.

But after Han Chunming finished speaking, he didn't linger. He glanced at Cai Xiaoli, turned around, and left. Taozi followed him out in silence.

Cai Xiaoli was a little confused about what Han Chunming had just said, but now was not the time to ask. She quickly apologized to the middle-aged white man and followed him out.

The three of them left the restaurant one after the other. When they reached the corner outside, Han Chunming stopped, crossed his arms, and stood there quietly.

Taozi's face remained ashen, and he stopped looking at Cai Xiaoli, standing silently next to Han Chunming.

Cai Xiaoli today is vastly different from how she looked a few years ago. She is currently wearing a blue women's suit, which is very popular in this era, and she has clearly applied makeup to her face, including lipstick, making her look refined and outstanding.

Coupled with her graceful and generous demeanor, there is indeed a clear difference between her and Taozi, who is wearing a rather unfashionable suit.

The two women, who resembled modern urban women, did indeed seem somewhat mismatched with the crew-cut young man carrying manure in the countryside.

Cai Xiaoli walked up to Han Chunming, glanced at Taozi, and then turned to Han Chunming and said.

"Chunming, you know about Taozi and me, right?"

The faint smile on Han Chunming's face slowly disappeared. He then turned around and gave Cai Xiaoli a cold look before speaking.

"Xiaoli, I won't say anything else today. I'll just ask you one question: are you really going to break up with Taozi?"

When Taozi heard Han Chunming's words, he also turned to look at Cai Xiaoli with a stern face. The struggle and pain on his face were visible to the naked eye, but he still did not speak, waiting for Cai Xiaoli to speak.

Cai Xiaoli raised her head, glanced at Taozi, and seemed to feel some guilt in her beautiful eyes. But soon, as if she had made up her mind, she looked at Han Chunming and said.

"Chunming, thank you for giving me the opportunity to change my life back then and for letting me go to university. Otherwise, I would probably be stuck in a factory for the rest of my life, earning a meager salary of thirty or forty yuan a month, working six days a week, getting scolded by my boss, and being pressured by my family. If I hadn't gone to university, maybe I would be married to Taozi and have children by now. But unfortunately, there are no 'what ifs' in this world."

After saying this, Cai Xiaoli looked at Taozi and continued.

"Taozi and I have really lost our feelings for each other. All along, I've felt like an older brother was taking care of me, but I know it's not love. The moment I got into university, I had a feeling that we probably wouldn't be together in the future. I tried to work things out, but reality told me that it was impossible for us. Taozi, I'm sorry!"

After Cai Xiaoli finished speaking, Taozi's eyes were already red. He clenched his teeth and looked at Cai Xiaoli's guilty eyes, forcing himself not to shed tears.

Han Chunming glanced at the two of them, then sighed deeply. What a tragic fate! Forcing them to be together like this really won't work!

Han Chunming sighed helplessly.

"Xiaoli, we've known each other since junior high, which is over ten years now. I understand your personality. I'm not here to mediate today, but I hope you understand one thing: the grass isn't always greener on the other side, and it's not as wonderful as you think!"

Cai Xiaoli glanced at Han Chunming, clearly not having listened to what he said, and instead spoke apologetically.

"Chunming, thank you for your understanding. Simon and I are just ordinary friends. Today, I'd like to take this opportunity to say a few words to Taozi!"

As she spoke, Cai Xiaoli looked at Taozi, her eyes filled with guilt and apology.

"Taozi, thank you for your companionship all these years. I appreciate your help and encouragement. But when it comes to matters of the heart, I hope you understand. I believe you can find someone better. I am not good enough for you! I'm sorry!"

After Cai Xiaoli finished speaking, she bowed to Taozi and then to Han Chunming. Her eyes reddened, and she turned and left.

Taozi saw Cai Xiaoli's back and wanted to go up and say something, but Han Chunming grabbed him and scolded him angrily.

"Alright, still trying to be a jerk? Come on, now that the business's done, I'll grab you a drink!"

As he spoke, he pulled Taozi up, and the two found a small, private restaurant, the kind with only two tables. Han Chunming then took out thirty yuan and said to the owner.

"According to this standard, let's start with the wine!"

Upon seeing this, the proprietress beamed with joy. She quickly went to find some wine, then brought out some fried peanuts, and then hurried to the kitchen to tell the owner to hurry up and cook the dishes.

Han Chunming filled Taozi's glass with wine, and the two of them raised their glasses and drank it all in one gulp.

Han Chunming grabbed a peanut, popped it into his mouth, and then said.

"Like a little girl? A grown man only cares about money, why worry about not having a wife?"

When Han Chunming said that Taozi really didn't have any money, his reddened eyes welled up with tears. He then picked up his wine glass and filled it up again, saying with a mournful face.

"Chunming, am I really useless?"

Han Chunming stuffed another peanut into his mouth and scolded him with a stern face.

"Look at you, you good-for-nothing coward. I introduced Cai Xiaoli to you because she was just so-so, but she was a good match for you. But now she's gotten a bit arrogant. In reality, she's nothing. And you, you have a brother like me, a good older brother. If she dumps you now, it's definitely her loss!"

Taozi thought Han Chunming was just trying to comfort him, so he picked up his glass and drank it down in one gulp.

Alcohol emboldens the timid, and as if he had made up his mind, he slammed his hand on the table, raised his head, looked at Han Chunming with red eyes, and said in a resolute tone.

"Brother, I've made up my mind. I'm quitting my job to work for you. I'm determined to make something of myself and make that bitch Cai Xiaoli regret it!"

Han Chunming smiled and nodded.

"That's more like it. A man should have the spirit of a man. Cai Xiaoli will definitely regret it in the future. Just you wait and see. By the way, I'm warning you, you can't go back to your ex!"

Taozi nodded solemnly, then realized what he meant and quickly asked.

"Chunming, have you decided what you want to do?"

Han Chunming picked up his wine glass, took a small sip, and then said with a smile.

"I've made up my mind! I'll sell Viagra!"

Taozi looked completely bewildered.

What is Viagra???

Chapter Thirty-Two: An Ugly Scene

Taozi naturally didn't know what "Viagra" was. Perhaps only Han Chunming himself knew what it was!

Of course, what Han Chunming wanted to make was not the original "Viagra," although he also had the secret recipe for the original "Viagra."

Back in the day, in the world of "The Grand Mansion Gate," his pharmaceutical group had such products, and they were even more effective than the original.

Of course, what he's going to create this time is a groundbreaking product.

The topic of male virility has been studied for thousands of years, with hundreds of ancient Chinese medical texts containing secret formulas. However, it was Viagra that truly made it famous worldwide.

After this product was launched in 1998, it sold over a billion dollars in just one year, and for several years, its annual sales were in the billions of dollars.

That's not the key point. After the magical little blue pill "Viagra" became popular, all over the world began producing various counterfeit pills, such as seal pills and bull penis pills, which became popular all over the world. This market alone is worth hundreds of billions of dollars every year.

So, it's actually quite easy to make money off men.

Of course, in the end, the money was still spent on women.

Han Chunming suddenly wanted to sell this thing to make money, which was naturally because he saw the foreigner having dinner with Cai Xiaoli.

The foreigner had dark circles under his eyes, and fine beads of sweat streamed down his brow, clearly indicating excessive internal heat. He also had a faint smell of urine on his body. Judging from his demeanor, Han Chunming could guess the man's illness without even taking his pulse.

If you want to sell Viagra, of course you have to sell it to foreigners, especially since it's too expensive for domestic consumers these days.