Chapter 440: A Finger's Guidance, and Profits Multiply

Chapter 440: A Finger's Guidance, and Profits Multiply

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That Ye Village.

Deng Yunqiang's doorstep.

Upon hearing Guan Yongying and her mother-in-law’s response, Deng Shirong couldn’t refuse. Nowadays, the Ye Deng family, if he were to spread the word, everyone would be eager to help him!

Deng Shirong’s pipe is stuffed with tobacco, and he says, "Ah Ying, you should first agree to help, not for a few days, but to take care of my three daughters-in-law until their delivery, the whole process will take several months!"

Guan Yongying, hearing this, is slightly surprised but still agrees without hesitation, "Nine Grand, no problem for a few months, or even a few years, no problem."

She is a grateful person, and now her natal village is the wealthiest in Shenshuitian Village, second only to Nine Grand and Uncle YunGui. All this is due to Nine Grand's guidance. Without Nine Grand's guidance, neither her natal nor her in-laws would have today’s prosperity.

Now it’s just a few months to help in the capital, which is no big deal.

Changfu’s mother has no objections, and directly says, "Ah Ying, you can rest assured, I will take care of the children."

Deng Shirong lights up the tobacco, takes a few puffs, and then smiles, "So I won’t be polite you, but Nine Grand will not let you help for free. When we set off, call your family Changfu together, and take all the idle money with you to the capital, and I will show you the way to earn more."

These words excite both Guan Yongying and her mother-in-law.

These years, Deng Shirong has led the entire clan to prosperity and wealth. Every decision he made was right, and in any industry, they always earn a lot.

Continuous success has brought huge benefits to the clan, and also established Deng Shirong’s unparalleled prestige in the clan, especially in business. The trust the clan has in him is beyond belief.

To say it bluntly, even if Deng Shirong points to a pile of broken stones and says this is treasure, the clan would believe.

Now Deng Shirong voluntarily offers to guide Guan Yongying to make money, and the two daughters-in-law are not excited, which is strange!

With Nine Grand’s guidance, making money is a sure thing.

Although their family is now the third wealthiest in Ye Village, and they can get dividends from the Deng Group every year, who would complain about making more money?

"Thanks, Nine Grand!"

"Thanks, Nine Grand."

...

Three days later.

Deng Shirong leads the Deng Changfu couple to the plane to the capital.

Even though the Deng Changfu couple can be called wealthy in this era, but taking the plane is the first time, not to mention the Deng family, except for the Deng Shirong family, there are not many others in the clan who have taken the plane.

This time to the capital, not to mention others, they simply take the plane, and upon return, they can show off to the clan.

From boarding the plane until takeoff to arriving in the capital, the whole process, the Deng Changfu couple feels very curious.

After arriving in the capital, Deng Shirong leads the Deng Changfu couple to the three-story courtyard.

After entering the courtyard, the Deng Changfu couple curiously the entire courtyard, which is a representative of courtyard architecture, with various layouts that are both reasonable and elegant, making them marvel.

After looking around, Deng Changfu asks, "Nine Grand, is this the house that Uncle YunSong bought in the capital?"

Deng Shirong smiles, "Not bad, this is the house that Uncle YunSong bought in the capital, this time to bring the idle money from home, to let you buy a house in the capital."

Deng Changfu is amazed, "Let us buy a house in the capital?"

Guan Yongying blinks her eyes, "Nine Grand, you let us buy a house here in the capital, isn’t the house price going up, and then sell to make more money?"

"Not bad, just let you buy the house and wait for it to appreciate."

Deng Shirong nods in agreement, then smiles, "Changfu, Ah Ying, do you know how much this courtyard cost?"

Deng Changfu shakes his head, "If it’s a bargain, we can guess it, but where can we guess in the capital?"

Deng Shirong without hesitation, directly answers, "I bought this courtyard for about 45,000."

These words make Deng Changfu and Guan Yongying open their eyes wide.

Such a beautiful house, and in such a real big city like the capital, only 45,000 to buy?

Deng Changfu exclaims, "My mom, is the house in the capital so cheap?"

Guan Yongying is also incredulous, even in such a beautiful house, and not just this price, right?

"That was the price I bought it for back then, but it’s not the same price now."

Deng Shirong smiled and said, "When your Uncle YunHeng got into Peking University, I brought him to school and I liked the houses here in the capital. Later, I took out a loan of 800,000 from the credit union and bought a house here. It's been a bit over ten years since then.

"Now, the price of this courtyard has more than tenfold, from about 45,000 back then to about 500,000 now. The appreciation rate is quite fast."

Deng Changfu and his wife first looked enlightened, then they widened their eyes. A house that they could buy for about 45,000 back then could now be sold for about 500,000. Over ten years, the house price had increased more than tenfold. Nine Grand’s insight was truly remarkable!

Deng Changfu hurriedly asked, "Nine Grand, do you mean we should also buy a house like this?"

Deng Shirong nodded and said, "Exactly. In the coming days, Ah Ying will be responsible for buying groceries and cooking, while you, Changfu, can spend your free time exploring the city. You have enough time to tour the entire capital. Ideally, you should buy a three-section courtyard like mine, but if you can’t find one, you can also buy a two-section or even a one-section courtyard.

"Regardless of the type of house, as long as you buy it, it will keep appreciating. In another ten to twenty years, the price could increase by several dozen times. This is much more reliable than any business.

"Moreover, if you don’t live in the house, you can rent it out, which will also bring in a significant income over the next ten to twenty years."

Deng Changfu and his wife were extremely moved. This time, they came to the capital because Nine Grand said he would show them a way to make money. After discussing with their parents, they brought all their savings, which amounted to several hundred thousand!

If they invested this money and it appreciated several dozen times as Nine Grand said, how much would that be? Just thinking about the amount made Deng Changfu and his wife tremble with excitement.

Deng Changfu said gratefully, "Thank you, Nine Grand. I know what to do."

...

In the afternoon.

Deng Shirong showed off his culinary skills and prepared a large table of delicious dishes.

Since he had timed it, by the time he finished cooking, his third son and third daughter-in-law had also come back from work.

Before coming to the capital, Deng Shirong had already called his third son, so Deng YunSong and Pei Qinghua were not surprised to see him and the Deng Changfu couple.

After greeting each other, they washed their hands and sat down to eat.

"Delicious, Dad’s cooking is really good," Pei Qinghua said while eating.

Deng Shirong smiled and said, "If it’s delicious, eat more, but don’t just eat one or two dishes. Try a bit of everything to ensure a balanced diet."

Pei Qinghua nodded and said, "I know, the doctor already told me."

Deng Shirong said, "Qinghua, from now until delivery, your meals will be handled by Ah Ying. I’ve already told her what to cook each day, so you just need to eat a variety of dishes every day."

Guan Yongying smiled and added, "Aunt YunSong, my cooking skills are not as good as Nine Grand’s. If the dishes don’t suit your taste, just let me know, and I’ll try to improve."

Pei Qinghua hurriedly said, "Ah Ying, don’t be modest. Dad told me you’re a great cook. I’ll be counting on you."

Guan Yongying smiled and said, "It’s no trouble. I’m just lucky that Nine Grand chose me. Otherwise, if he just hinted at it in the clan, many clan members would vie to help Aunt YunSong cook!"

After some polite exchanges, they enjoyed the rare delicious meal.

After dinner, Deng YunSong brought over a pot of tea, and they chatted while drinking tea.

Deng Shirong also took the opportunity to give some advice to his third son and third daughter-in-law. He had seven children, and he had helped take care of his eldest daughter-in-law, eldest daughter, second daughter-in-law, and youngest daughter during their pregnancies. He was very familiar with the various precautions during pregnancy, almost as much as a professional doctor.

Although the doctor had likely already told them these precautions, Deng Shirong still went over them in detail.

Deng YunSong and Pei Qinghua listened attentively, as the well-being of their unborn child was of utmost importance.

...

After about a week in the capital, Deng Shirong flew back home.

During this time, he also met with his in-laws.

Pei’s parents had already heard from their daughter that Deng Shirong had sent someone to take care of her, and they were very satisfied with this arrangement.

Back home, Deng Shirong began looking for a nanny to take care of his third daughter-in-law’s child. Although she was only just pregnant, he wanted to plan ahead and find the right nanny, ideally someone who could learn some nursing skills to make it even better.

He had also thought about finding a nanny for his youngest daughter, but her in-laws were already retired and had plenty of time. They would naturally help take care of the child after it was born, so there was no need to hire an additional nanny.

When it came to choosing a nanny, Deng Shirong ultimately decided on A-Zhang Qi's daughter.

A-Zhang Qi's five daughters were all well-nourished, obedient, and sensible. They started helping with household chores and taking care of their younger siblings from a young age, so her daughters had a good foundation as nannies.

Thinking of this, Deng Shirong visited A-Zhang Qi's home again.

"Nine Grand." Seeing Deng Shirong, A-Zhang Qi greeted him with a full smile and offered him a pipe, saying, "Have a smoke first."

Deng Shirong took the pipe and smiled, "A-Zhang Qi, you look much better than before."

"Thanks to you, Nine Grand. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be where I am today. My body would have been too weak to handle it." This was true; previously, with poor living conditions and many children, her health had been severely affected, making her look like she was in her forties even though she was only in her thirties.

Only in recent years, with improved living conditions and better nutrition, had her health recovered somewhat. Her improved mood also made her look younger than she had a few years ago.

After some polite exchanges, A-Zhang Qi asked about her eldest daughter, "Nine Grand, how is my eldest daughter doing? Is she taking good care of Uncle Changmao?"

Deng Shirong praised, "She’s doing very well, taking good care of my Ahmao."

A-Zhang Qi sighed in relief, "That’s good to hear."

Deng Shirong then asked, "Is your second daughter still not working?"

A-Zhang Qi shook her head, "Not yet. She is only 17 this year, and I plan to have her start working next year."

Deng Shirong said, "Ask your second daughter if she’s willing to help take care of children, like her sister did?"

A-Zhang Qi's eyes lit up, "Nine Grand, what do you mean?"

Deng Shirong explained, "You know, my youngest son, Xiaosong, is married now and will have a child soon. Both he and his wife work in the capital, and I can’t go there to help them. So, I want to find someone in advance to help take care of the child once it’s born."

A-Zhang Qi was delighted, "That’s great. I’ll have my second daughter agree to it."

Now, in the entire Ye Deng clan, who wouldn’t want to get closer to the clan leader? Her eldest daughter helping Uncle Yunheng take care of his child had already made the clan people envious. If her second daughter could help Uncle Yunsong, it would be even more prestigious for her in the clan.

Deng Shirong smiled, "It’s still early for my grandchildren to be born. I’d like to arrange for your second daughter to learn professional nursing during this time. I’ll pay her as if it were a formal job. What do you think?"

A-Zhang Qi waved her hands, "Nine Grand, it’s a great opportunity for her to learn. There’s no need to pay her!"

"Let’s settle this. The salary is no big deal for me. Call your second daughter back, and I’ll talk to her about it."

"Thank you, Nine Grand. I’ll call her right away."

...

In the countryside, whether in this era or in the future, the speed from matchmaking to marriage is very fast.

Usually, if someone has reached the stage of matchmaking, they hope to get married as soon as possible. The fastest can be within a week, and the slowest within three months. A relationship that takes two to three years is definitely not a match.

Bu Xiaofang was already 26 this year, which, even by her age, made her a late bloomer for girls of this era.

Before, without meeting a suitable match, Bu Xiaofang wasn’t in a hurry. She had a more forward-thinking approach, planning to get married before turning 30. With three to four years left until she turned 30, she wasn’t very anxious.

However, the match her uncle introduced this time was quite suitable for her.

After a few meetings, she found the person to be quite acceptable. With mutual interest, the wedding date was set within a month.

...

Nanning.

Deng Corporation Headquarters.

In the chairman's office, Lin Zhongjun was reporting to Deng Shirong, "Chairman, as you instructed, we have acquired all the shares of Li Quan Beer for 15 million."

Deng Shirong nodded, "Well done. The next target is Zhujiang Beer in Guangzhou. Also, conduct preliminary investigations of other well-known beer brands in other provinces. We will acquire them one by one. Once we have enough, we will reorganize these breweries and companies to become the largest beer company in the country."

"Understood, Chairman."

Lin Zhongjun responded, then asked, "Chairman, once we have acquired these beer brands, what should we name our beer company?"

Deng Shirong thought for a moment and said, "Let’s call it Deng Corporation Beer. We will focus on the Li Quan and Zhujiang brands."

Lin Zhongjun smiled, "Chairman, that’s a wise choice. These names do sound good."

Deng Shirong said, "Hurry up and acquire Zhujiang Beer. Then, quickly launch a new beer product with excellent taste. Let the professionals figure out the details. I have already planned the promotion for the beer. Once the new product is ready, we can start advertising."

Lin Zhongjun said, "Alright, I will speed up the process and ensure that we launch the best-tasting beer product this year."

Deng Shirong nodded and asked, "How is the instant noodle production by the Tongyi Group going?"

Lin Zhongjun replied, "As you predicted, the Tongyi Group does have some remarkable qualities. They have already launched several new products that cater to the general public’s taste and are quite popular in the market. However, they are not a significant threat yet. Their sales channels are not on par with ours, and their sales volume is far from matching ours, Kangshifu."

Deng Shirong said, "We cannot be complacent. While their own creations may not affect our sales, I suspect they will soon resort to copying our products."

Lin Zhongjun, with a hint of concern, said, "If they do start copying, it will definitely impact our sales volume."

"Competition is inevitable. As long as we maintain a significant market share, it will be difficult for them to completely undermine us."

Deng Shirong then asked, "How is the preparation for the sausage factory coming along?"

Lin Zhongjun replied, "It’s almost ready. We should be able to start production in about half a month."

Deng Shirong, satisfied, said, "Good. Be thoroughly prepared and wait for the opponent to make their move!"

...

Time quickly moved to November 5, 1992. On this day, a legendary TV series premiered on Taiwan Television. This series, known by generations of people from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s, is "The Legend of the White Snake."

Starring Ye Tong, Zhao YaZhi, and Chen MeiQi, this TV series achieved an incredible viewership.

It first aired in Taiwan and was introduced to mainland China by CCTV in 1993, where it dominated the annual viewership ratings with a staggering 91%. This was truly impressive.

The series was later introduced to Japan, Vietnam, and other Asian countries, where it also achieved high viewership ratings.

In 2004, it was re-aired on CCTV-1 and CCTV-8, once again topping the viewership ratings for those channels that year.

This series, much like "Journey to the West," is a hit that appeals to all ages.

Zhao YaZhi’s portrayal of Bai Niangzi is a goddess in the hearts of countless men.

Having experienced the future, Deng Shirong was well aware of the immense benefits of advertising during a hit TV series or a popular variety show. The success of Wang LaoJi in the future was largely due to the JDB Group securing the sponsorship rights for "The Voice of China."

During the peak of "The Voice of China," who didn’t know Wang LaoJi?

Therefore, Deng Shirong had already set his sights on "The Legend of the White Snake." Once it was introduced to mainland China, he planned to negotiate an advertising partnership.

With the help of "The Legend of the White Snake," their beer brand would surely become a nationwide sensation, becoming the most popular beer in the country.

Of course, a strong product is essential. Advertising can bring in customers, but retaining them depends on the quality of the beer.

...

Nanning.

The Five Peaks Square Mansion.

Deng Shirong was on the phone with his in-law, Old Zhou.

After some polite exchanges, Old Zhou said, "Uncle Nine, it’s only about half a month until Ah Zhu’s due date. We plan to bring her back to Guangzhou for delivery. What do you think?"

Deng Shirong replied, "Old Zhou, there’s no need to go through all this trouble. I’ve already made the necessary arrangements. She can give birth here in Nanning."

Old Zhou said, "Uncle Nine, this is too much trouble for you. It’s our responsibility as in-laws to take care of this."

Deng Shirong smiled and said, "She’s my daughter, so what’s the trouble? If you and your wife have some free time, you can come to Nanning earlier. Accommodation and food are all taken care of."

Old Zhou readily agreed, "Alright, we’ll come over tomorrow."

They chatted for a few more minutes before hanging up the phone.

...

Guangzhou.

The Zhou Family Residence.

Old Zhou looked at his wife and said, "Pack your bags tonight. We’ll go to Nanning tomorrow. During these past few months of Ah Zhu’s pregnancy, we haven’t been able to help much. When the baby is born, we can’t just stand by and do nothing; that wouldn’t be right."

His wife, who had heard the phone call, nodded and said, "Once we get to Nanning, we’ll do our best to help!"

Old Zhou said, "I’ll call HaiDong and ask him to prepare for a leave of absence. Although we’ll be there, it’s important for him to be present during the delivery as the husband."

His wife nodded and said, "A husband should be there for his wife during childbirth. Go ahead and call him."

...

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