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Looking at the one hundred yuan, Wang Hao's hands trembled. This amount of money felt astronomical to him. "Brother Jiang, this... this is too much..."
"Take it. It's for your living expenses," Jiang Tao said decisively, shoving the money into his hands. "Just go back and work hard. Don't let me down."
After finishing their meal, Jiang Tao refused Wang Hao's repeated thanks and left the noodle shop alone.
Walking through the streets of a foreign land, Jiang Tao felt a wave of emotions wash over him. Time and fate. If it weren't for this unexpected turn in his life, perhaps he would be struggling to make ends meet like Wang Hao in some corner of the world.
His help to Wang Hao was partly out of nostalgia, but more so a practical consideration. His business truly needed more reliable hands. Although Wang Hao was timid, he was not inherently bad and was someone Jiang Tao knew well. If utilized properly, he could become a valuable asset.
More importantly, this reunion made him acutely aware of how hard-won everything he had now was, reinforcing his determination to seize opportunities and strive for upward mobility to completely change his fate.
This trip south not only secured partnerships and sourced parts but also unexpectedly gained him a "little brother," making it a fruitful journey. Jiang Tao felt that his business landscape and talent pool had taken another small step forward.
Returning from the south, Jiang Tao felt as if he had been struck by the waves of the times—excited yet filled with urgency. The vitality of the south, the abundance of opportunities, and the level of intellectual liberation among its people far surpassed that of his inland northern city.
Back home, seeing Lin Wei's gentle smile and their son Jiang Xiaodong rushing towards him, his restless heart gradually settled.
"You're back?" Lin Wei took the luggage from his hands and asked softly, "Was it smooth this time?"
"Yes, quite smooth. I secured several cooperation intentions and broadened my horizons," Jiang Tao replied as he picked up his son, who was nearly as tall as his thigh, kissing his chubby face. "Just a bit tired. Home is still the most comfortable."
Jiang Xiaodong was almost three years old now, full of energy and much more articulate. He clung to Jiang Tao's neck without letting go: "Daddy! Daddy! Did you bring me something good to eat? Did you bring a toy car?"
"Of course I did! How could Daddy forget what our Xiaodong wanted?" Jiang Tao laughed as he pulled out the toys he bought for his son and a new fabric for Lin Wei.
Seeing the happy faces of his wife and child filled Jiang Tao's heart with warmth. These past few years had been the most stable and fastest-growing since his rebirth.
Time quietly slipped into the summer of 1988. Jiang's Repair and Renovation Shop was no longer that small stall in a market corner or a tiny storefront in an alley. Thanks to Jiang Tao's advanced technology, precise market positioning, and the efforts of Old Master Liu and later joined Wang Hao, Jiang Ji had developed into the largest comprehensive repair service company in the city with the best reputation—now officially named Jiang Hai Electronic Service Co., Ltd.
The company not only undertook repairs and renovations for various household appliances and machinery but also specialized in high-quality bicycle and sewing machine parts manufactured in small batches through their Ability system. These products were sold through wholesale channels to surrounding provinces and cities, resulting in high demand and considerable profits. Most of Jiang Tao's initial capital gained from exploiting information gaps and "scooping up bargains," along with substantial profits from renovation services, had been reinvested into expanding the company and exploring new investment areas.
He acquired a piece of land on the outskirts of the city to build a small processing workshop and warehouse dedicated to renovation services and part manufacturing while maintaining a storefront for reception, display, and regular repairs. He also purchased several prime locations in the city center; although they seemed insignificant now, Jiang Tao knew they would be worth a fortune in a few years. He and Lin Wei had moved into that unique little courtyard they bought earlier; after years of careful nurturing, it was now filled with flowers and plants, with grapevines climbing over trellises during summer—a place everyone envied for its livability.
Not long after giving birth to Xiaodong, Lin Wei blessed Jiang Tao with a lovely daughter named Jiang Xiaoya. With both a son and daughter completing their family circle, Jiang Tao felt life was even more fulfilling. Lin Wei had become an exemplary supportive wife; not only did she manage their home meticulously, but she also utilized her experience and connections from her time in the system to handle finances, administration, and external relations for the company—making her an indispensable partner in Jiang Tao's career.
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