Back To The 80s-Chapter 513 - 505: Solution_1

Bai Xiaolan chuckled non-stop.

At dinner time, Bai Xiaolan said she would bathe Doudou in the housing compound. Ji Xiangdong also had something to discuss with Gu Xiaobei, so after eating, they headed towards the housing compound.

Only after Ji Xiangdong bathed Doudou did he invite Gu Xiaobei and Lu Zhanguo to sit down, explaining the decisions made at the leadership meeting.

Gu Xiaobei, inexperienced in such matters, became anxious and couldn’t help but ask, "So what do we do? Big brother, do we need to sell the factory? As long as the price is fair, we can sell it."

Ji Xiangdong saw the anxious Gu Xiaobei and shook his head seriously, "The other party proposed a partnership, not a sale. But if you agree, you’ll be in a very passive position. They will be responsible for investing and giving advice, but you will be in charge of management. Do you know what that means? If there is a success, you won’t get a share, but if there is a failure, you bear all the responsibility."

Gu Xiaobei couldn’t help but hold Lu Zhanguo’s hand tightly, forcing herself to calm down. It was clearly a trap.

Ji Xiangdong continued, "I will try my best to protect your factory from their interference, but if they insist on it from above, we can only step back."

Gu Xiaobei felt a chill, and gritted her teeth, "Is there another way? Can I give up the factory for free?"

Ji Xiangdong nodded, because of the opponent’s harsh conditions, some of the upper leaders might agree for the sake of 500,000 results.

Looking at Lu Zhanguo, Gu Xiaobei felt somewhat helpless. She couldn’t calm down at this time and think about anything else.

Lu Zhanguo frowned for a long time before speaking, "What if we sell the factory at a discounted price?"

Ji Xiangdong shook his head, "The investors won’t accept it, who will pay for this?"

"Isn’t this obviously targeted at Xiaobei? Who is it?" Lu Zhanguo asked.

Ji Xiangdong looked at Gu Xiaobei and said, "Ou Tiannan. I think Xiaobei can ask Ou Ruoshui if she knows this person, perhaps she has a way."

Gu Xiaobei was somewhat confused, "If this Ou Tiannan is related to Ou Ruoshui, why is he targeting me? What does this benefit him? Plus, there are others in the province who are doing better than me. Haven’t you guys in the Investment Promotion Office found it strange? Are you not going to investigate what business he wants to do?"

"Ou Tiannan’ s investment intentions are clothing, coal, and tea. The only condition is the cooperation with the tea factory. Some leaders will not dig deeper into personal grievances in front of political achievements, as long as they benefit in the end." Ji Xiangdong said helplessly.

Gu Xiaobei gave up and slumped on the sofa, saying nothing. Tens of thousands of dollars disappeared just like that. How could she feel comfortable?

Lu Zhanguo asked Ji Xiangdong, "Is this Ou Tiannan from the South?"

"I haven’t met him, but according to his information, his household registration is in Nanhai City. I’m just curious about how he got to know Ou Ruoshui. Xiaobei, try to ask Ou Ruoshui as soon as possible. If they really know each other, things may be easier." Ji Xiangdong felt that they should start with Ou Tiannan.

Gu Xiaobei nodded, her heart was a mix of disappointment and confusion.

After Ji Xiangdong and Bai Xiaolan went home with Doudou.

Gu Xiaobei groaned and laid down on the sofa motionless.

Lu Zhanguo bathed the two children first, changed their clothes, and took them to bed.

Only after the two children were asleep did Lu Zhanguo came out quietly and whispered to Gu Xiaobei, "Don’t think too much about it, perhaps it’s a blessing in disguise?"

Gu Xiaobei covered her face, her voice filled with sorrow, "Where’s the blessing? It’s just disaster."

"If we lose the factory, you won’t be so tired, and you’ll have more time to spend with Xiaopang and Mo Wang. Isn’t this a blessing? Besides, if we lose the money, we can earn it back. You’re so smart, you’ll definitely find a way." Lu Zhanguo stroked her head and comforted her.

Gu Xiaobei spoke again, her voice had a sobbing tone. She tried hard not to cry, but she couldn’t hide her distress, "Why is it so difficult? It seems I really can’t compete with the powerful."

"Worst case scenario, we can just run a smaller business. The income from the wholesale store is enough." Lu Zhanguo both coaxed and comforted her, like calming a tearful Xiaopang.

Gu Xiaobei sighed and rubbed her eyes, "Fortunately, the big brother informed me in advance, the game is not over yet. How did this Ou Tiannan get so rich?"

Lu Zhanguo thought about it and said, "You go ask Ou Ruoshui first tomorrow, and then we’ll decide."

Gu Xiaobei sighed, it seemed like there was no other option.

Gu Xiaobei, who was having trouble sleeping all night, got up as soon as the sky lightened. She sent the two children to the courtyard and hurried to find Ou Ruoshui.

Upon seeing Ou Ruoshui, she suddenly felt it difficult to speak up. Would it touch upon Ou Ruoshui’s privacy?

Ou Ruoshui saw Gu Xiaobei appearing hesitant and asked, "Xiaobei, do you need something? Just speak up."

Gu Xiaobei steadied herself and asked with a smile, "Where’s Aunt Zhuang?"

"She went to the vegetable market to buy groceries. She said there’s fresh colia just off the market this year, go early enough and you can buy the good ones," Ou Ruoshui replied with a smile.

Seeing that there was no one else at home, Gu Xiaobei faced it bravely, shared her purpose of visit, and then asked, "Sister Xuerong, do you know Ou Tiannan?"

After hearing what Gu Xiaobei said, Ou Ruoshui’s face became serious. Upon hearing Gu Xiaobei’s question, she nodded, "He saved me back then, said he was my distant cousin. His business in Nanhai is doing very well, the policies have been great lately and he has been developing quite fast."

Gu Xiaobei didn’t know what to say. Was this Ou Tiannan insane? With so much money to be made in the south, why was he coming to rob her little factory? Where did she offend him?

"Sister Xuerong, do you not have a good relationship with him now?" Gu Xiaobei asked tentatively.

Ou Ruoshui smiled, "Do you need my help?" Their relationship was neither good nor bad, it was always Ou Tiannan who was deceiving her, and his objective was nothing more than the affairs between men and women.

No wonder the other day when she told Ou Tiannan that she liked her peaceful life now, he confidently said that there would be a time when she needed his help. So he intended to use this despicable method to make her submit.

Gu Xiaobei pondered and said, "Sister Xuerong, if it’s hard for you, then we’ll figure out another way. No need to make it difficult."

"It’s okay, I will go talk to him. But you also need to think about a fallback strategy. When it comes to business, he doesn’t give any face." Ou Ruoshui voiced her concerns. Ou Tiannan had always been ruthless in conducting business.

Gu Xiaobei nodded, "Alright, Sister Xuerong, this matter can’t be forced. If it’s too hard, you don’t have to ask him, we can solve it ourselves."