Chapter 94: Try it Yourself

Chapter 94: Try it Yourself

After dinner, Li Yi and Wei Sanpao visited the bustling night market in Haidong City. The night market was full of energy, and near the Bund, they could even see the dazzling lights of the city skyline.

Wei Sanpao stood on the Bund, staring out across the water, his face unusually silent. Li Yi, standing behind him, noticed his odd mood.

"Third brother, what's wrong?" Li Yi asked, concern in his voice.

Wei Sanpao snapped back to reality and turned to look at Li Yi. There was a hint of loneliness in his eyes.

"Brother Yi, do you think... you'll be able to stand on top of the tallest building and become someone with status and power one day?" Wei Sanpao asked, his voice tinged with doubt.

Li Yi was surprised by his words. What was going on with Wei Sanpao? Why was he speaking like this?

"What are you thinking? Don't forget, we're still poor right now. But when we do rise, we'll rise together!" Li Yi reassured him. "You, me, and the others, including Xiao Wu— we all want to see you succeed!"

Wei Sanpao smiled but said, "Brother Yi, I'm different from you."

"What do you mean?" Li Yi asked, puzzled.

"You've always had so many ideas to make money," Wei Sanpao explained. "You're smart and you speak foreign languages well. I can't compare to you in these areas. I don't have any business talent or experience."

Li Yi suddenly understood. Wei Sanpao was feeling like a frog in a well, realizing how small and insignificant his life had felt compared to the vastness of Haidong City. He was battling with low self-esteem.

Li Yi patted him on the shoulder. "Lao San, once you find your path, you'll see that we'll all end up sitting behind desks in those high-rise buildings, controlling the winds and the rains of the world."

Li Yi's words were full of encouragement, and when Wei Sanpao heard them, he felt a surge of strength. The two didn't stay on the Bund for long, returning to the hotel shortly after.

Along the way, Wei Sanpao didn't sigh or complain. He was deep in thought. Though Li Yi was curious, he didn't interrupt.

Once back at the hotel's living room, Wei Sanpao finally spoke up.

"Brother Yi, after this trip, I plan to strike out on my own."

Li Yi raised his eyebrows in surprise. "What do you mean, go out on your own?"

Wei Sanpao scratched his head sheepishly. "I've been following you, Brother Yi, and I've learned a lot, but I can't just keep following you forever. I need to stand on my own two feet. Haidong City is full of opportunities, and I want to stay here for a few months and see if I can find my own way."

He continued, "I'm grateful to you for everything, Brother Yi, but I need to make a name for myself too."

Li Yi's expression softened as he listened. He had always wanted to help Wei Sanpao rise, but now he realized the importance of letting him find his own way.

In the past life, Wei Sanpao had been imprisoned due to some legal issues, and his life had ended tragically. Li Yi couldn't remember the exact reason, but he had kept Wei Sanpao close, hoping to influence him and change his ways.

For instance, earlier in the day, when they encountered a dishonest boss trying to sell a second-hand refrigerator for 2,600 yuan, Li Yi had intervened. If Wei Sanpao had been on his own, his instinct would have been to confront the boss, potentially landing him in serious trouble.

But now, after seeing Haidong City's potential and gaining some self-awareness, Wei Sanpao had completely changed. He was no longer the same person; he was reborn.

Li Yi smiled. "Okay, I believe in you."

With a firm pat on the shoulder, Li Yi added, "We've both decided to make a name for ourselves. Let's make it big! Maybe, one day, when I'm a boss, you'll be one too."

Wei Sanpao's face lit up with a broad smile. He felt a new sense of purpose.

Then, Li Yi extended his hand and gripped Wei Sanpao's firmly.

Many years later, Wei Zhenguo, the chairman of Longteng Group, a leading real estate company in southern Longguo, would smile whenever he recalled this night.

"The bond between Mr. Li and me is stronger than that of brothers. Without him, I, Wei Zhenguo, wouldn't be where I am today!"

Two days later, as Li Yi stepped out of the hotel to have breakfast, he was stopped by a familiar figure.

Li Yi squinted and recognized the owner of the LG home appliance store.

"Little brother, what a coincidence! I was about to come up and find you!" the boss greeted with a smile.

Li Yi nodded with a grin. "Are the goods here?"

The boss smiled back. "Of course. They've arrived at the store, ten units in total. How about you come with me to inspect them?"

Li Yi relaxed upon hearing that. "Great. Let's go check them out."

Without even stopping for breakfast, Li Yi returned to the hotel to call Wei Sanpao. They walked to the home appliance exhibition center.

Although Wei Sanpao was still a bit groggy, the mention of the custom-made refrigerators immediately piqued his interest.

The exhibition center wasn't far, and soon they arrived. Li Yi saw ten refrigerators neatly lined up in a corner. They were gray in color, with the LG logo proudly displayed on the cabinet door.

These refrigerators weren't just refrigerators; they were cooling machines, with a capacity of 368 liters, perfectly in line with national regulations. At first glance, they looked impressive.

While inspecting the refrigerators, Li Yi couldn't help but think back to his future knowledge. From his perspective thirty years later, the quality of these refrigerators was fairly average. But at that time, LG's technology was unrivaled.

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