Seeing the great influence Zhang Tianxing and Liang Cheng had in White Russia, the eyes of Ma Er and his fellow businessmen turned green. "Master Ma Er, it turns out their money isn't just for burning; they literally can't spend all the money they earn."
"Exactly. A whole train car of goods, that's a significant cost. Once it arrives here, it should at least multiply seven or eight times, and with luck, ten times the profit. We underestimated those two."
"People are not to be judged by their appearance, nor the sea by a single measure. The ancients truly did not deceive us. This young sprout has noble patrons assisting him; this young sprout should not be underestimated in the future."
The businessmen took considerable risks transporting goods back and forth between these two countries. Having a noble patron was equivalent to buying insurance.
"Perhaps it's just the beginning. The really big businessmen wouldn't bother with this train; they'd use large ships directly. People are not the same."
Ma Er thought to himself, these two might be like dragons crossing the river. Itβs best to greet them first. When abroad, making more friends means more paths open. Knowing one more person can only be beneficial.
Ma Er stepped forward and greeted Liang Cheng and Zhang Tianxing. "You two, impressive move. Are you returning now, or staying here for a few days?"
"Is there a reason for asking?" Zhang Tianxing inquired, thinking to himself, this is White Russia, it shouldn't be too chaotic at this time, should it?
"If you return now, just be careful on the road, and you'll be fine. If you plan to stay a few days, it's best to go out with a few more people. It's not always peaceful here."
Ma Er glanced at Tuofvsky beside him and said in a low voice, "When you have foreign friends, use them when necessary. The White Russians handle things here more conveniently than we Chinese."
Zhang Tianxing and Liang Cheng exchanged a look and nodded, signaling that they understood the situation. This Master Ma Er was indeed an experienced traveler.
"Thank you for your kindness, Master Ma Er. We understand," Liang Cheng said, his face a mixture of emotions. Ma Er's news had clearly frightened him.
The world was not peaceful; it seemed to be the same everywhere.
Ma Er's words clearly implied that robberies were frequent in this area, and it was best to travel in groups. Stay as briefly as possible and return home once business was done.
Zhang Tianxing frowned. He had finally come out for a trip, and not bringing back any specialties was not his style.
Tuotina Wa saw Zhang Tianxing's expression and thought he was worried about what goods to bring back.
"My dear Zhang, you don't need to worry about the goods. I will prepare them for you. High-quality chocolate and candy are in short supply here."
Zhang Tianxing came back to his senses and thanked Tuofnava. This was undoubtedly good news for him; he didn't need to source the goods himself; they were already selected for him.
Chocolate and candy were good choices. These were quite popular goods in China. He hadn't expected this White Russian girl to be so thoughtful.
Facing Tuofvsky's invitation, Zhang Tianxing considered it and decided to stay in White Russia for two days. After all, it wasn't easy to come out, and he would be starting university soon.
Then, let alone doing business, he would be busy with classes and studying diligently every day. Humans are indeed flawed creatures; they often don't cherish what's within reach.
Zhang Tianxing was thinking about some matters. White Russia had a developed heavy industry; he wondered if there was anything in heavy industry that he needed.
Then he thought, he was just raising crayfish, and heavy machinery was still a bit too far-fetched for him. If he wasn't in that line of work, he shouldn't worry about that line of work.
Tuofvsky walked over at this moment. "That person earlier wasn't exaggerating. It truly is not peaceful here. If you need to go out, it's best to contact us."
Walking on the streets of White Russia and seeing the bustling crowds, Zhang Tianxing couldn't help but think that this was the homeland of the "Combat Nation," renowned for their fighting spirit.
Even they said it wasn't peaceful nearby, which showed how chaotic it was.
Originally, Zhang Tianxing had planned to visit various landmarks and see if he could leave his mark.
But then he thought, the world was so chaotic, it was better not to wander around. Prudence first; he might have some strength, but he hadn't practiced invulnerability.
Zhang Tianxing asked, "Second Uncle, you didn't expect to come here, did you?"
Liang Cheng looked at the exotic scenery and pulled his clothes tighter. "This place is nice, just a bit cold."
The summer temperature here was suitable, and the climate was good. People wore light clothing, and there were many beautiful women.
However, the older women here were beyond compliment.
Zhang Tianxing burst into laughter. "Second Uncle, you're hilarious. Where is it cold in the summer?"
Suddenly, the atmosphere became a little awkward. Zhang Tianxing quickly changed the subject. "Second Uncle, what do you think we should transport if we bring more goods here?"
Liang Cheng pondered for a moment. "Still transporting fur coats and small appliances. For the same train car, the profit from transporting fur coats and small appliances is three times higher than that of crayfish, and that's with our survival rate above ninety-five percent this time."
Transporting live crayfish was a difficult task, but it couldn't be rushed. It wasn't something Zhang Tianxing could push forward alone.
Tuofnava interjected, "If you can share your technique for transporting crayfish with us, we can take care of the transportation."
That would be wonderful. Zhang Tianxing was currently worried about his business growing larger and requiring more manpower, but he had very few subordinates.
It seemed it was time to expand the team; the era of working alone was over. Teamwork was all the rage now.
Focusing on the spirit of teamwork, while he was contemplating, he heard Liang Cheng ask, "Xiao Xing, let's return to China quickly. Having so much money in our pockets makes me uneasy."
Zhang Tianxing smiled. "Second Uncle, coming here was like surveying the market, seeing what's popular here. Besides, we're seeing the scenery here. Opportunity knocks but once."
Liang Cheng was at a loss for words. His nephew seemed like a genius in business. He wondered what was going through Zhang Tianxing's mind.
"Let's go home quickly. There are still many places that need shipments; this was just an experiment."
Zhang Tianxing nodded. He couldn't take too big a stride, or he might tear something. He should secure the money he had in hand before thinking about other things.
There were so many opportunities to make money; grab one and hold on tight. Otherwise, it would be like a bear picking corn cobs β picking one and dropping another, ending up with none.
What's in your mouth is real meat; even a cooked duck can fly away. Therefore, money not yet in hand cannot be called money. The beginning is always the hardest, and the difficulty lies in having no one to guide you into the industry.