Once Mo Beihan left the country, Gu Qingyao had more time on her hands.
Fortunately, her older cousins had begun to develop their business plans, so she had something to do.
Her oldest cousin used to be in electronics and home appliances. Now he was prepared to continue with that.
“I can see that there is a huge demand for home appliances! Countless appliances are shipped to the north from the south every day and at elevated prices.”
He had recently made a trip to the south and had seen the demands and profits there. This was something that he could do easily. So, of course, he started with what he was good at.
Gu Qingyao said, “In that case, Eldest Cousin, you can do that. Anyway, the demand is huge. Even a small business will be profitable. There’s not much competition now, and it’s a good time to enter the market.”
Second Cousin’s line was luxury goods. Gu Qingyao said, “As for Second Cousin, I suggest that for now… you focus on what ordinary people will wear and use. High-end goods will just be a sideline. For now, your focus will be on developing the brand.
“Popular goods will be your most profitable line. Luxury goods will not dominate the market until ten, fifteen or even twenty years later.”
Gu Qingyao knew the China markets very well. There were a lot of people!
They had been suppressed for too long. Now that the markets had opened up, their consumption was genuinely frightening.
The market for the most common items was the largest.
Although there was a market for luxury goods, not many people had grown rich! The population was too poor, and the demand was not that great.
If he started later, he would still be on time.
When Second Cousin Qiao Xinyu heard that, he thought about it and said, “My thinking is the same as Yao Yao’s. I will just work on building up my brand. Luxury items will just be a sideline. The main profitable item will be popular goods. I’ve already set things in motion. The factories are ready, and the equipment has arrived. My workers will soon be in place.”
Second Cousin looked at Gu Qingyao. “Don’t forget to do some designs for me.”
Gu Qingyao: “…”
***
On the way to the Qiao home, Gu Qingyao was blocked by a certain old man with a kind smile.
Professor Ai Bode’s heart ached when he saw the young girl!
“Dear student! Why did you marry so young? The fellow has gone overseas recently, right? Come, elope with Teacher!”
Gu Qingyao: “…”
Can you please learn Mandarin properly before you try to speak it?
She leaned her throbbing head on her hand. “Teacher! Please don’t fool around. I’ve already said that I won’t leave.”
The professor looked aggrieved. “What’s so good about this place! Why do you insist on staying here? You’re so intelligent, and you’re so talented in medicine. It would be a waste for you not to do medical research!
“Be good! Go back to the laboratory with Teacher. That is your true arena.”
Gu Qingyao’s mouth twitched. “I don’t want to go. This is my home. I was just there to learn. Actually, Teacher, now that transport is developing, I can go over whenever you need me. It’s very convenient. Really!”
The old professor would not desist. “Dear student! I’ve come so far to look for you in person! I’ve waited so long for you in this foreign land. Can you bear to just abandon me? The laboratory needs you. It doesn’t just need you to do medical research. It also needs your sponsorship. Ah… um…”
Professor Ai Bode was startled. Oh no! He had let the cat out of the bag!
Gu Qingyao’s mouth kept twitching.
She knew it. This old fellow surely had some ulterior motive in seeking her out!