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Looking at the one hundred yuan, Wang Hao's hands trembled. This amount of money was astronomical to him. "Brother Jiang, this... this is too much..."
"Take it. It's for your start-up costs," Jiang Tao said firmly, shoving the money into his hands. "Just go back and work hard. Don't let me down."
After finishing their meal, Jiang Tao declined Wang Hao's repeated thanks and left the noodle shop alone.
Walking through the streets of a foreign city, Jiang Tao felt a mix of emotions. 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 had a good nature 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, strengthening his resolve to seize the opportunities of the era and strive to change his fate completely.
This trip south not only secured collaborations and procured parts but also unexpectedly brought him a "little brother," yielding rich rewards. Jiang Tao felt that his business landscape and talent pool had taken another small step forward.
Returning from the southern inspection, Jiang Tao felt as if he had been struck by the waves of the times—both excited and pressed by urgency. The vitality of the south, the abundance of opportunities, and the level of thought liberation among its people far exceeded what he experienced in his inland northern city.
Back home in familiar surroundings, seeing Lin Wei's gentle smile and their son Jiang Xiaodong rushing toward him, his restless heart gradually settled down.
"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 collaboration intentions and gained some new insights," Jiang Tao replied as he lifted his son, who was almost as tall as his thigh, and kissed his chubby cheek. "Just a bit tired. Home is still the most comfortable."
Jiang Xiaodong was nearly 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 delicious? 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 toys for his son and new fabric for Lin Wei from his bag.
Seeing the happy faces of his wife and child filled Jiang Tao 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 alleyway. Thanks to Jiang Tao's advanced technology, precise market positioning, and the efforts of Old Master Liu along with Wang Hao who joined later and quickly grew, today's Jiang Ji had developed into the largest, most comprehensive repair service company in the city with an excellent 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 manufactured high-quality bicycle parts and sewing machine components through small-batch production using Ability technology. These products were sold through wholesale channels to neighboring provinces and cities, often in short supply with considerable profits. Most of the initial capital that Jiang Tao earned through information gaps and "picking 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 routine repairs. He also purchased several prime locations in downtown areas; although they seemed insignificant now, Jiang Tao knew they would be worth their weight in gold in a few years. He and Lin Wei had long since moved into that unique little courtyard they bought earlier; after years of careful tending, it was now filled with flowers and plants, with grapevines climbing over trellises in summer—a coveted living space admired by many in the city.
Shortly 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—a perfect "good" character—Jiang Tao felt even more fulfilled in life. Lin Wei had become an exemplary supportive wife; not only did she manage their home meticulously but also utilized her experience and connections from her time in government work to handle financial matters, administration, and external relations for the company—making her an indispensable partner in Jiang Tao's career.
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