Xie Sui was good at making money and even better at spending it. In his previous life, he had owned countless luxury cars and properties. Of course, he also went through phases of liking beautiful women, but they were all after his money. None of them gave him the sense of home that Lin Wanwan did.
The older he got, the more he cherished his wife and children. Xie Sui's return might have been related to the obsession of his twilight years.
Like Zhuang Zhou dreaming of a butterfly, he sometimes doubted if this was all just a dream.
Lin Wanwan came to find him and saw him lost in thought. She rarely saw him like this. "Xie Sui, what's wrong?"
Xie Sui turned around and said, "Wanwan, pinch me."
Lin Wanwan didn't hold back and fiercely pinched the flesh on his waist. He winced in pain. "You don't even pity me at all. Am I not your most beloved husband anymore?"
Lin Wanwan was speechless. She kicked him. "Stop messing around, it's time to eat. You only have one husband, whether you love him or not, it's this one."
Xie Sui suddenly realized, "That's right. Wanwan is also my only wife. It's another day to love my wife."
Lin Wanwan blushed. This man was truly shameless. It would be so embarrassing if anyone heard.
As Xie Sui thought about buying a truck, he got an idea. Driving a tractor in the middle of winter was truly miserable.
However, buying a car wasn't easy at this time. It required connections. Although ration coupons were no longer needed, cars were in high demand. If it were a sedan, it would be even harder to buy; even the county magistrate had no connections.
This was the most profitable time for smuggled cars. Things would get better in another decade.
Xie Sui sent his eldest brother-in-law to learn how to drive, instructing the instructor to teach him diligently and not just go through the motions for money. He wanted his brother-in-law to learn real skills, not just buy a license.
The instructor had intended to slack off, but after Xie Sui gave him some benefits, he immediately agreed.
After settling down his eldest sister and her husband, Xie Sui began looking for connections. Trucks were hard to buy, but small agricultural transport vehicles were not as difficult. They weren't for long-distance travel, but for trips within the county and nearby areas, they were sufficient.
He asked Secretary Tang for help with this matter. Secretary Tang was quite emotional. A young hooligan less than a year ago could now afford to buy a car. Xie Sui's progress was truly rapid.
Even Secretary Liu praised him, saying he had great insight. He had even revitalized the pickle factory. Looking at this year's tax revenue, it might even exceed that of larger factories.
More importantly, he had created hundreds of jobs, greatly alleviating the county's burden. The county leaders had been racking their brains to find jobs for these people.
Therefore, for anything Xie Sui needed, as long as it didn't violate regulations, they would arrange it for him.
Buying an agricultural transport vehicle was a small matter. Although the driver's cabin only had two seats and it could carry ten tons of cargo, it was still much better than a tractor.
Zhang Wenfeng had been working as a driver at the factory, so he naturally got to drive this new vehicle. He was overjoyed, realizing that following Brother Xie truly led to better and better things.
The tractor remained at the factory, used for occasional transport and as a backup.
However, Xie Sui didn't let Zhang Wenfeng drive the new vehicle back to the village. He stayed at the factory. The villagers were already getting envious. If he drove a new car back, wouldn't that cause even more trouble?
Like Xu Siman, Zhang Wenfeng had one day off a week to go home and visit, and he lived at the factory.
Xie Sui pondered whether he should build some dormitory buildings next year.
In his previous life, his fortune began in real estate. He started as a contractor, gradually developed projects, and finally, when the real estate market declined, he switched to the electronics industry. The money made from real estate was truly exhilarating!
However, the timing was not yet ripe for real estate. The country hadn't started selling land yet; it was all collective land, and personal houses couldn't be freely bought and sold. However, building dormitory buildings was feasible, and he could even receive subsidies. It was a good thing.
As Xie Sui thought about this, he didn't rush into it. He needed to sort things out. If this venture was to be profitable, it couldn't interfere with his own money-making endeavors.
He wasn't so foolish as to use his own money to build buildings. He would definitely provide the funds, but he needed to recoup his investment. He wouldn't do business at a loss.
While Xie Sui was contemplating this, winter arrived as expected. The first snow began to fall. Xie Sui, wearing a cotton coat and sheepskin boots, was still shivering and didn't want to go out.
Xie Min came in and found him looking like a quail. She found it amusing. "You're still like this. You've been afraid of the cold since you were little. Uncle is here, and our cousin is coming back today. We need to go pick them up." Su Dan Novel Network
"Xie Chen is back?"
Xie Sui reluctantly had to go out. What a bother.
But he couldn't not go for his only male cousin. He bundled up, with a scarf, hat, and gloves all meticulously prepared by Lin Wanwan. He looked like a bear, which again drew Xie Min's teasing.
Suddenly, Xie Min stopped laughing and felt a touch of sadness. "When third sister was home, she was also afraid of the cold. You two used to huddle by the stove and read together. Sigh, I wonder how she's doing?"
Xie Sui said, "If you want to know, then go find her. You're sisters, it's rare for your conscience to kick in and care about your sister. A living person can't be that hard to find, can they? It just depends on whether you're willing to look. Leave this to me. Our whole family must be reunited this year."
Xie Min got angry. "When did I not have a conscience? You're asking for a beating!"
Xie Sui: "Don't hit me. Do you want a good way to make money?"
"Little brother, hold a hot water bottle against your chest, take care of yourself. Tonight, I'll treat you to a lamb hot pot."
Xie Min showed him a one-second change of expression. Xie Sui knew his sister's face could change as quickly as a dog's. "There's a kind of down jacket that's light, warm, and stylish. If we could get a batch of them, it would definitely sell well."
"Really? Where would we get the goods? A garment factory in the city?"
Xie Sui couldn't remember when down jackets were produced, but he was sure they weren't available in the city. "We'll have to go to Yangcheng, in the south. It's a two-day and two-night train ride, very arduous. After the New Year, we'll go to Yangcheng together and broaden our horizons. They have the most cutting-edge goods there, at the cheapest prices. It'll make much more money than your small-scale jeans business. That's where the real money is."
Xie Lan's heart fluttered. "Let's go now! We can still make money in winter."
Xie Sui chuckled. "If I go, I'm not coming back. Yangcheng has spring all year round, it's very warm. I definitely won't want to come back here to freeze."
"Then you stay there and ship goods to me."
Xie Sui widened his eyes. She was truly his sister, willing to abandon him in the south just to make money.
"No, I have to be with my wife and children. You're not short of money now, and money can't be earned endlessly. Taking care of the children is the main thing. So, next year is next year. Little brother, I'm going to hibernate this year and look for third sister. This is important."
In his rebirth, Xie Sui valued family even more. He only knew its preciousness after losing it.
Xie Min clearly didn't have this mindset. She only wanted to make money and pestered Xie Sui for several days, but unfortunately, Xie Sui wouldn't budge, wishing he could go to the south himself.
Uncle Xie Dajiang and Aunt Xie were already waiting outside the train station. They were very excited to see the two of them. "Your eldest brother will arrive soon. The train is delayed; it'll be another half hour."
Xie Sui's face turned green. Waiting outside for half an hour would be the death of him!