Chapter 281: The Weak Sister of the Heroine in the Period Novel (27)
Chapter 281: The Weak Sister of the Heroine in the Period Novel (27)
Gu Manman hasn't seen her sister for about four or five years.
Now she was a little hesitant to recognize Gu Zhen, who looked so noble and like a lady from a wealthy family.
The simple trench coat made her look like a model in a magazine.
There are also the elderly couple Gu Xiande and Xi Hongmei. They no longer look like the people they were when they worked in the factory.
When they give orders to the nanny, they really act like two pampered old masters and ladies.
Gu Manman knew that the eldest sister-in-law of the Gu family had a prosperous business, but she never thought that the gap between the two families would be so obvious now.
Looking at the yard where the two elders lived, although it was not very big, the decoration inside the house was exquisite and elegant. Gu Manman recognized the precious flowers and plants placed in the yard.
In order to help Fu Jianning with his business, they gave many gifts to their leaders.
There are also crabs brought by Gu Zhen, real hairy crabs that you may not be able to buy even if you have money.
It can be seen how much benefit the Gu family gained by marrying into the Rong family.
It is no exaggeration to say that one day he will turn into a phoenix once he flies onto the tree branch.
Gu Manman felt a sense of unwillingness in her heart, but she suppressed the emotion and listened quietly to what her husband and Gu Zhen were saying.
The two of them dealt with each other for a long time, but whenever Fu Jianning mentioned anything about the Rong family, Gu Zhen would avoid his words like practicing Tai Chi.
I just can't get to the point.
Gu Manman was feeling annoyed. They came here today to ask the Rong family for help in opening a cosmetics company.
But I don’t know which link has gone wrong and the procedures are still not completed. The store has been found and the rent is paid in large amounts every day. How can I not be anxious?
Fu Jianning thought of Gu Zhen's in-laws. Rong Zhixun was in charge of the market economy. With his help, wouldn't it be a matter of minutes?
But after hearing this, Gu Manman was not willing to bow her head.
Whether it was out of her original body's unwilling resentment or out of her own resistance, Gu Manman didn't want to have anything to do with the Gu family.
Hasn't anyone asked them anything all these years?
Fu Jianning got angry. As early as three years ago, when they were selling a shop in Xicheng Commercial Street, they missed the opportunity because they were too hesitant. At that time, Fu Jianning wanted to come to the Rong family to ask for help, but Gu Manman refused to agree.
Take a look at how prosperous the West City Commercial Street is now, and ask about the rent and house prices there. Not to mention someone as discerning as Wang Hui, even someone like the two elders from the Gu family who are lucky enough to get a bargain would probably have to pay a few thousand yuan in rent a year, right?
Fu Jianning felt that Gu Manman was holding her back, and this time she was determined not to listen to her. She threatened to divorce and brought Gu Manman to the Gu family.
Gu Manman sat there with her head down, not saying a word. The four children were also very quiet, gathering together to eat candy, and no one made a noise.
Gu Zhen patiently chatted with Fu Jianning for a while.
She also understood that it was about starting a company, but don't say that she never interferes in the affairs of the Rong family. Even if she shamelessly mentioned it, Rong Zhixun would not take this back door.
Thinking of this, Gu Zhen decided not to beat around the bush with him and said bluntly: "Brother-in-law, it's not that I don't want to help, but my father is very principled. He will neither use public power for personal gain nor deliberately make things difficult for others."
"If you have trouble completing the formalities, why don't you think about what went wrong? Or I can ask for you. I'm sure I can still help you."
Fu Jianning had asked about it earlier, and was told that the cosmetics failed the inspection. But they all purchased their products directly from Guangzhou, so how could there be problems with their products?
"Little sister, I've inquired about it. The standards of our Pingshi Inspection Station are higher than those in the south. In fact, there is no problem with our products, but this time the random inspection..."
Gu Zhen raised her hand to interrupt him: "Since there is a problem with the product, then follow the rules. Cosmetics are not ordinary products, so it's better to be strict. We can't help you with this."
Fu Jianning didn't expect Gu Zhen to speak so directly and without any room for compromise, so he couldn't help feeling angry.
The rules in the north are very strict, and many leaders and people in charge don't know how to adapt. After Fu Jianning came back, he felt that everything was not going well.
But his wife, children, and his parents are all in Pingshi, which is also the most important city in the north and has unlimited future prospects. Fu Jianning does not want to give up easily.
He gritted his teeth and said a few more words until Gu Zhen began to get impatient, and then Fu Jianning shut up.
At this time, Gu Dalin and Wang Hui also came back with their children.
From the door, Gu Zhen heard his sister-in-law's hearty laughter.
After several years of experience, the once quiet and honest woman has become a well-known female boss.
As the vice president of Ping City Chamber of Commerce, he is capable, straightforward and down-to-earth. He has countless friends in the business world and is known as the "Clothing King".
Her elder brother, Gu Dalin, had already happily retired and became a good wife and mother, asking for nothing else but to take good care of his wife, children, and parents.
The smile on Gu Zhen's face became sincere. Looking outside, Wang Hui was wearing a suit today. Not only did she not lose weight in the past few years, but she became even more plump.
But those eyes are still pure and clear, making people feel extremely friendly.
Wang Hui's two sons are both in junior high school, which is the rebellious age. However, they are well behaved in front of their biological mother and dare not make any noise. Only when they see their aunt who dotes on them the most in the family is there, they come in crying.
Gu Zhen smiled and talked to them for a few words.
The family was indeed very harmonious, but Fu Jianning and Gu Manman felt very uncomfortable and out of place.
Gu Manman once again confirmed the original body's opinion that the Gu family was indeed too biased.
Wang Hui and Gu Dalin knew that the second sister and her family were coming. After they entered the door, they exchanged a few words of greeting before asking about their purpose.
Fu Jianning did not dare to underestimate the only female leader of Pingshi Chamber of Commerce and told her about her difficulties very respectfully. After listening to her, Wang Hui realized that perhaps the person who was holding them back might not be the relevant department.
In the past two years, many people wanted to sell Guangzhou cosmetics in Pingshi, but not many of them actually succeeded. The main reason was that Mr. Zhang, the boss of Tianfeng Daily Chemicals, was unwilling to share a piece of the pie.
Wang Hui gave some advice for the sake of her parents-in-law, and Fu Jianning suddenly understood and expressed his gratitude with great gratitude.
Xi Hongmei was so anxious that she didn't even bother to stay for dinner and left with Gu Manman and the four children.
Xi Hongmei was a mother after all, so she stuffed some food and drinks into her mouth when she left. Gu Manman said no, but Fu Jianning kept calling her "Mom" and put all the food and drinks in the car.
They don't lack these things, but they lack this intimacy.
After they left, Gu Zhen was still lazily flipping through the newspaper, "Sister-in-law, why are you helping them? You haven't come to see my parents in all these years, but now they have to come to me for help when something happens."
Wang Hui laughed. As a daughter, she could just ignore it if she wanted to. How could she, as a daughter-in-law, not understand what her mother-in-law meant?
Xi Hongmei went to visit her second sister in the first few years, but she had given up on her in recent years. However, there are no cruel parents in the world, and when the second sister came, the two elders still cared about her very much.
Besides, they don't need to come forward to act as matchmakers, nor do they have to beg for help. It's just a matter of a word and a favor. Why not do it?
"In the business world, the less people you offend, the better. The products from the south have advantages over ours. It's only a matter of time before they enter the northern market. My second brother-in-law's company won't be stuck here forever."
Wang Hui was familiar with the company that Fu Jianning joined. Their products sold very well in the south. The quality was not up to standard this time, so it seemed like it was intentional.
Gu Zhen didn't know how to do business, but he felt that what Wang Hui said made sense. After all, they were a couple who had become the richest people. Instead of offending them, it would be better for them to keep to themselves.
Sure enough, during the meal, Xi Hongmei and Gu Xiande were in much better mood. Wang Hui winked at Gu Zhen, and Gu Zhen understood what she meant.
Well, otherwise how could her sister-in-law be able to build up her business from setting up a stall to where she is today? She really admires her ability to understand people's hearts.
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