After confirming the location, Zhou Chen drove to the door of Xu Banxia's Banxia Iron and Steel Co., Ltd.
Looking at the two-story building in front of me, it also has a large yard. It should have been some kind of small factory, or a dormitory for employees. It looks like it has some history. Even the walls are old and peeling. Look.
It's hard to believe that this is a legitimate company.
After a brief look, Zhou Chen knew why Xu Banxia chose this place. Firstly, although it was dilapidated, it was big enough for them to place scrap steel, and it was also convenient for cars to get in and out. Secondly, it should
It's just that the rent here is cheap. In a place like this, the houses are very dilapidated and the rent doesn't cost much.
Zhou Chen drove the car into the courtyard and saw no one, so he honked the horn. Soon, someone appeared from the second floor.
"Who?"
Zhou Chen got off the car and looked up towards the second floor. Two men, one of whom he had seen before, was Tong Xiaoqi.
"I am your friend, Mr. Xu, and I came to see Mr. Xu."
Tong Xiaoqi took a closer look and recognized Zhou Chen, and murmured unhappily: "Why is he here?"
Chen Yuyu heard Tong Xiaoqi's muttering and asked curiously: "What? Do you know him? Is he really the fat man's friend?"
"I met him at the steel trade fair a few days ago. I helped the boss, but I don't think this guy is a good person."
Chen Yuyu looked at Tong Xiaoqi with suspicion, feeling that he didn't mean what he said: "Really or not?"
Tong Xiaoqi didn't answer, but just said: "Let's go down and meet him."
Chen Yuyu followed immediately.
Tong Xiaoqi walked quickly to Zhou Chen and asked in a bad tone: "How did you find this place?"
Zhou Chen didn't care about Tong Xiaoqi's tone, but said calmly: "I'm here to see Mr. Xu. I remember you. Last time you were with her, you called me Xiaotong, right?"
Tong Xiaoqi shouted dissatisfied: "You called me little boy too?"
Chen Yuyu couldn't figure out Zhou Chen's details, but seeing Tong Xiaoqi's bad attitude, he hurriedly walked between the two of them and asked Zhou Chen with a smile: "Hello, I am Chen Yuyu, the vice president of Banxia Iron and Steel Co., Ltd.
You are looking for Mr. Xu, she has gone out for something, what do you want to see her for?"
Zhou Chen stretched out his hand to shake Chen Yuyu's hand and said: "Mr. Chen, hello, my name is Zhou Chen. Mr. Xu and I met at the last Luzhou Steel Fair. We had a good chat, and she even invited me
Come and have a look at your place, no, I came to Binhai recently and just wanted to come to your place to have a look and meet Mr. Xu."
"Oh, really, that's not a coincidence. Mr. Xu has gone out to do some errands. She probably won't be back until evening, you see?" Chen Yuyu said very politely.
Chen Yuyu and Xu Banxia have been doing business together for many years. He is the most popular person, so he is polite to everyone. He cannot figure out the details of Zhou Chen. Of course, he will not be as rude as Tong Xiaoqi.
Zhou Chen glanced at Tong Xiaoqi, who was staring at him with vigilant and unhappy eyes, and said, "I happen to be in no hurry. Since Mr. Xu is not here, I will wait for her here and take a look at your company, okay?
"
"Of course not."
Tong Xiaoqi reflexively wanted to refuse, but Chen Yuyu held him back and said apologetically: "I'm sorry, Mr. Zhou, my brother has a bad temper. Don't mind, of course you can stay and wait."
,By the way, Mr. Zhou also gave us some advice here."
They only collect scrap steel here and have no technical content, so they are not afraid of people wandering around at all.
Moreover, he knew that Zhou Chen had also participated in the trade fair, and he thought that Zhou Chen was also in the steel industry, so he didn't want to offend him, and maybe they could cooperate in the future.
"Mr. Zhou, let's go to the office and sit for a while."
Chen Yuyu took Zhou Chen to the office on the second floor and poured Zhou Chen a glass of water.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Zhou, our conditions here are limited, don't dislike it."
"It doesn't matter."
Zhou Chen smiled and didn't care, and then started chatting with Chen Yuzhou. Chen Yuzhou was also a well-spoken person, so even though it was the first time they met, the atmosphere was not awkward.
After chatting for a while, Chen Yuyu saw Tong Xiaoqi staring at Zhou Chen like a thief, so he made an excuse and pulled Tong Xiaoqi outside.
"Tong Xiaoqi, what's the matter with you? I think this Mr. Zhou is very easy to talk to and very dignified. He should not be an ordinary person. Why do you treat him like that? His nose is not a nose, and his eyes are not eyes. Has he offended you?
"
Tong Xiaoqi said in a firm tone: "He didn't offend me. I just think he's pretending and I don't like him."
In fact, the fundamental reason was that he found that Xu Banxia's attitude towards Zhou Chen was unusual that day, and he felt unhappy. When he saw her again, that emotion did not dissipate.
Chen Yuyu said angrily: "When you talk about pretending, I think you are pretending even more. They are much more polite than you. Don't make a bad face. If you don't like it, just go and have fun."
Zhou Chen did not wait until night, but Xu Banxia came back more than an hour later.
"Mr. Zhou, you really came to Binhai. I thought you were joking with me last time."
Xu Banxia was wearing a set of brown clothes and a black turtleneck today. She greeted Zhou Chen very warmly, with a smile on her face. After she and Zhou Chen separated last time, she really didn't expect Zhou Chen to come to Binhai to find her, so she met Zhou Chen.
Zhou Chen was very surprised when he arrived.
Zhou Chen said with a smile: "I always keep my word. I heard that the development here in Binhai is very good and there are many opportunities, so I came over to investigate. I thought your company was here, so I came to take a look. I didn't bother Mr. Xu.
Is it serious business?"
"No, no."
Xu Banxia was very worried today because he went to the north to buy scrap steel quota, but when he saw Zhou Chen, he didn't show any negative emotions and chatted with Zhou Chen very warmly and familiarly.
When it was time for dinner, Xu Banxia invited Zhou Chen to have dinner together. Zhou Chen did not refuse. She also wanted to invite Tong Xiaoqi and Chen Yuzhou, but Tong Xiaoqi said he would not go. Chen Yuzhou knew that he was in mood, so he refused and stayed.
Come down and ride with Tong Xiao.
Xu Banxia didn't care, so she drove out with Zhou Chen. Zhou Chen drove, under Xu Banxia's command, to a hotel not far from her company.
"Mr. Zhou, I just heard you say that you came to Binhai for inspection. Are you planning to do some business in Binhai? Is it related to the steel industry?"
"Not necessarily. The main reason is that I am lazy and don't like to spend all my time on starting a business and making money. Therefore, I prefer investing than working for others or starting my own company."
"invest?"
Xu Banxia looked surprised. She was also a college student who graduated from a regular university. Of course she understood what investment meant.
"Does Mr. Zhou have any projects in mind now?"
"I haven't thought about it yet. Mr. Xu has been in Binhai for so many years. I wonder if he has any good suggestions?"
"Mr. Zhou is joking. I am just a scrap steel collector. At most I know a little bit about the steel industry. I know nothing about the investment you are talking about, so I can't give you any advice."
Zhou Chen changed the subject and said: "I think Mr. Xu's company is developing quite well,"
Xu Banxia immediately laughed: "Mr. Zhou, please don't bury me. I am a scrap steel collector. Starting a company just sounds nice. In fact, all I earn is hard-earned money. It is no exaggeration to say that I collect scrap steel.
There’s not much difference when it comes to collecting waste.”
Zhou Chen said: "You can't say that. Didn't the big bosses today start from the simplest small businesses? Most of them may not be as good as scrap collectors. Although your company is small now, I think in the future
I hope that with your courage, Mr. Xu, you will become a great asset in the future."
"Haha, Mr. Zhou, how did you see that I have courage?" Xu Banxia was amused by Zhou Chen.
"That night, you, a woman, drank two bottles of liquor by yourself for business, and you were already risking your life. Isn't that courageous enough?"
"I'm not brave at all. I'm just stupid at best."
Xu Banxia's tone was low. If she wasn't doing business to make money, how could she risk her life to drink? She also knew that if she did this, others might laugh at her behind her back, but Zhou Chen was lucky enough to actually say that her behavior was
Have courage.
Zhou Chen said: "In doing business, sometimes you need this kind of energy. Mr. Xu, although we have only met twice, I really think you are quite courageous and you will definitely succeed in the future."
Xu Banxia immediately happily picked up the beer and touched it with Zhou Chen.
"Just because you said that, I'll drink one."
"You are here in Binhai during this period. If you come back later, you may not be able to find me."
"How to say?"
Xu Banxia said: "I will go to the north in a while, and it may take a month or two, or even longer."
Zhou Chen asked: "Are you going there to buy steel?"
Xu Banxia was shocked by the words: "How did you know?"
Zhou Chen explained with a smile: "I studied in college abroad. Do you know what major I studied? International trade. When you say north, I know what it is like."
"The north used to be a big country with heavy industry. Since its disintegration, it has become very chaotic. Especially in the northern cities, countless people have already opened trade with it. You are a scrap steel collector. If you go to the north at this time, in addition to importing steel,
I really can't think of any other possibility."
"sharp."
Xu Banxia gave a thumbs up with a look of admiration. What surprised her even more was that Zhou Chen was actually a returnee studying international trade.
"The north is very chaotic now. Going there at this time is indeed a good way to make a fortune. But at the same time, it is very chaotic over there and it is also very dangerous to go there. I am really proud that you, a woman, have the courage to go there.
Unexpected.”
Xu Banxia said: "I didn't go alone, we went together as a group, and we already have contacts there, so there won't be any danger."
Zhou Chen knew how much trouble she would encounter when she went to the north this time, but he couldn't persuade her to do this. Moreover, in the plot, Xu Banxia could make a fortune. This trip to the north had indeed played a role in opening up the supply of goods.
vital role.
"Then I wish you success this time and return home with great success."
Xu Banxia was very happy: "This is the best blessing I have heard in this time. Thank you, Mr. Zhou."
"Don't call me Mr. Zhou, please just call me Zhou Chen. It's easier on your ears."
"Okay, then I'm not polite. Zhou Chen, don't call me Mr. Xu anymore. Call me Banxia, or my full name."
Although she has only met Zhou Chen a few times, she feels that Zhou Chen is a very nice person. Whether it is for personal relations or business, she is quite willing to make Zhou Chen a friend.
"Zhou Chen, I just heard that you are studying international trade, and you are also familiar with the north. Can you tell me about the situation in the north?"
"No problem, I do know something about the north. Since you are interested, I will tell you about it."
Zhou Chen told Xu Banxia about things in the north. Xu Banxia was going to the north soon, so he was very interested and listened attentively.
After dinner, Zhou Chen sent Xu Banxia back to the company.
When leaving, Xu Banxia said with great gratitude: "Zhou Chen, thank you for telling me a lot about the north today. Here in Binhai, if you need my help with anything, just ask me and I will definitely help."
Zhou Chen smiled slightly: "If I need it, I will definitely come to you."
"If you want to find me, just call me. I usually stay here at the company. You can definitely find me if you come here."
"Okay, I'll go now. See you next time."
"goodbye."
Xu Banxia just went up to the second floor and was about to talk to Chen Yuyu and Tong Xiaoqi, but before she could open her mouth, she was surrounded by the two of them.
"Fat man, what's going on that week? Is he pursuing you? I think this guy is pretty good, he's quite handsome, has an unusual temperament, and he looks quite rich..."
"Crack."
Xu Banxia slapped Chen Yuyu on the arm, "Xiao Chen, what are you talking nonsense about? I have met him a few times in total, and he also saw me when I was most embarrassed. He pursued me. How is it possible? You
What are you thinking about?"
Tong Xiaoqi suddenly said: "But I think he has bad intentions. Otherwise, how could he come to Binhai to find you? Boss, you have to be on guard against him."
Xu Banxia suddenly became angry: "No, Tong Xiaoqi, why are you following Xiao Chen's guesses? I am a divorced woman who collects scrap steel, and a returnee who graduated from a foreign university, can you like me? Am I worthy of them?"
"
"That's not necessarily the case. On the contrary, I think he is not worthy of you." Tong Xiaoqi muttered in a low voice.
Chen Yuyu also agreed: "Yes, Fatty, you have a hot temper, you are a bit older, you are divorced, and you are still a scrap steel collector, but you are not bad, so you don't have to look down on yourself so much."
It was okay if he didn't say it, but when he said it, Xu Banxia was immediately angered. She picked up her bag and threw it at him in anger.
"Why am I losing my temper? I'm only twenty-eight, which is how old I am? So what if I'm divorced? Am I eating your rice? Do you need to emphasize it?"
"Fat man, I was wrong, I was wrong."
Chen Yuyu was hit repeatedly by Xu Banxia, and he ran away in a hurry.
Xu Banxia was so angry that Chen Yuyu ran away, and she pointed at Tong Xiaoqi again.