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Old Master Liu is now the technical director of the company, diligently overseeing the maintenance department with a few apprentices. Wang Hao, after going through an initial phase of self-doubt and adjustment, has shown his diligent and responsible nature. He is now the supervisor of the refurbishment workshop and has gained the trust of Jiang Tao. The rare Electronic Tubes that Jiang Tao had "snatched" back from the hands of death have proven to be invaluable, allowing him to restore several vintage radios and amplifiers that hold special significance for some old experts and retired officials, thereby forging unexpected connections for Jiang Tao.
Today, Jiang Tao can be considered a successful person in the local community, with a thriving career, a happy family, and the respect of others. That evening, after putting the two children to sleep, Jiang Tao and Lin Wei finally had some time to relax under the grape trellis in their yard.
Lin Wei handed Jiang Tao a cup of brewed iced tea. "You seem troubled since you returned from the south," she said.
Jiang Tao took the cup, sipped the tea, and sighed as he enjoyed the tranquility of the night. "It's not so much trouble as it is... a mix of sentimentality and urgency," he replied.
He shared with Lin Wei everything he had seen and experienced during his trip south, including his encounter with Wang Hao. "The pace of change is astonishing, Weiwei," he said, gazing at the sparse stars in the night sky. "In the south, individual and private economies are developing at an unimaginable speed, with new products and ideas emerging constantly. In comparison, we are still too conservative and slow here. When I went there, it felt like Liu Laolao entering Daguanyuan."
Lin Wei listened quietly before gently holding his hand. "I know you've always wanted to expand your business. But isn't what we have now good enough? Our business is stable, our family is safe; there's no need to take such big risks," she expressed her concerns. Having gone through various upheavals before, she hoped for a more stable life.
Jiang Tao held her hand back, feeling her warmth. "I understand your worries. Don't worry; I won't act recklessly. But Weiwei, we can't be satisfied with the status quo. We must keep moving forward; otherwise, we'll fall behind. Look at Wang Hao—he was more cautious than I was back at Red Star, right? But when times change, they won't even give you a heads-up."
He paused for a moment, his gaze firming up. "We have a foundation now, but it's still far from enough. I want to expand our Part Manufacturing scale further, enhance our technology even more, and even... try to create our own brand! We have the technology, talent, and startup capital—why not give it a shot?"
"Also, those plots of land and old houses I bought earlier can't just sit idle. The city has been developing rapidly these past two years; when the time is right, I want to develop them or at least get involved in that process. That's what will truly hold value in the future."
Lin Wei looked into her husband's eyes as they sparkled with ambition; she knew that his flame for career success had never dimmed. She understood him—he was never one to settle for mediocrity.
"I... I support you," Lin Wei finally chose to believe in him. "No matter what decision you make, I'm with you. But you must promise me that safety comes first; we’re not alone anymore—we have Xiaodong and Xiaoya."
"Don't worry!" Jiang Tao embraced his wife tightly. "For you all, I'll make sure every step is steady!"
The couple nestled under the serene moonlight, discussing their plans and dreams for the future. Jiang Tao knew that the tumultuous changes of the 1980s were just the beginning; the upcoming Nineties would bring even greater waves of opportunities and challenges—a golden era filled with potential.
Looking back from being expelled from the Red Star Repair Department as a penniless reborn individual to now owning his own company and having a happy family—his life had undergone a tremendous transformation. All this was made possible not only by that mysterious Maintenance Space but also by his own wisdom, hard work, courage, and ability to seize opportunities.
"Initial Success," he thought while gazing at his sleeping wife and children—his heart filled with strength and boundless aspirations for the future. "Nineties... let the storm come even fiercer!"
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