The long red down jacket was open, and inside was a beige knitted tight-fitting sweater, a dress, and knee-high boots that elongated Zhang Cailan's legs. Even thirty years later, this outfit is still fashionable, and it's now 1993.
Although, it's already the end of the year, it's almost 1994!
'Back then, you used to call me Lanlan!' Zhang Cailan's tone was sweet and endearing.
After a short silence, Han Songlin felt someone's hand tighten a little, and he laughed, 'That was a name from many years ago. Now that we're all adults, it's better to be formal.'
Childhood sweethearts!
The most enviable love in the world.
Han Songlin, however, thought of a guess as to why Songlin Uncle and Zhang Cailan didn't work out.
Because Han Songlin's mother also had the surname Zhang, they should be related to the Zhang Cailan family.
In the countryside in the past, there were many cases of close relatives marrying, which was really nothing out of the ordinary.
If a family couldn't find a daughter-in-law, then their relatives would help!
As far as Han Songlin knows, there are three such pairs in the village!
Whether it is true or not is not important to Han Songlin, and he is not going to ask about these things.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Cailan's expression darkened, and she looked at Han Songlin deeply. At this time, he is already married, and what about herself?
She smiled inwardly and suppressed the little thought that had just arisen.
'I've changed my name, I'm now Zhang Menglan!' When it came to her name, Zhang Cailan, no, now Zhang Menglan, her expression obviously changed a little.
Han Songlin noticed it, but didn't know why.
However, Menglan comes from the Spring and Autumn Annals, which means that a woman is pregnant, and also a metaphor for being favoured.
'It's quite nice!' Han Songlin said honestly, which felt much better than the previous Zhang Cailan.
One is a rustic name from the countryside, and the other is immediately recognisable as having cultural connotations.
Liu Yuyan frowned slightly. She instinctively felt something was different when Zhang Menglan mentioned her name.
Did she change her name because of Han Songlin?
'I heard that you are now the owner of a winery? Congratulations!'
Han Songlin was sure that Zhang Menglan was not joking: 'Compared to your husband, you are far behind!'
Han Songlin really can't compete with someone who can drive a luxury car worth millions.
Especially in the early 1990s, Han Songlin could only look up to the rich people who drove such cars.
When did China's first rich list come out?
The rich list that really connected with the international community was made by a foreigner, whose Chinese name was Hu Run.
It had to wait until 1999.
Otherwise, Zhang Menglan's husband would definitely have been on the list.
It's possible, after all, because there were rumours that when Hurun was compiling the list, some wealthy people had offered to pay him not to include their names.
Why did the list not appear until 1999?
Because in 1999, China passed an important amendment to the constitution, which for the first time included the private sector as an important part of the national economy.
In 1993, the current year, the private sector was still considered supplementary.
What does supplementary mean?
It means that it could be discarded at any time.
Han Songlin If he hadn't known the future history, he might still be unable to sleep at night, tossing and turning, thinking about how to secure his wealth.
My husband?
Where do I have a husband?
Zhang Menglan subconsciously wanted to argue back, but she couldn't get the words out, because she was told at home that she had a husband.
She didn't want to talk about it, so Zhang Menglan forced a smile and said, 'I don't seem to have seen any of your winery's wine in Hu Jian!'
'Right now, we're mainly developing the markets around Guangdong, Beijing, and Sichuan, so Hu Jian hasn't been much of a priority. There are just a few scattered distributors selling it.' Han Songlin was also very helpless. This sales network doesn't just spring up across the country tomorrow.
It takes time!
In fact, Fule Liquor has already done quite well in this area.
Zhang Menglan seemed to be joking, 'Why don't I be your general distributor in Hujian?'
Han Songlin noticed that Zhang Menglan's words were not about being the company's general distributor, but about being mine!
Subconsciously, he glanced at Liu Yuyan, who took Han Yufei from Han Songlin's hands and said, 'You guys chat, I'll go keep mum company and talk to them!'
The whole time, she kept staring at Liu Yuyan as she went over to Zhang Suyun and sat down. Han Songlin was a little dazed, wondering why she had suddenly left.
Zhang Menglan found it interesting and a smile appeared at the corner of her mouth: 'It seems like she's angry!'
Han Songlin took a deep breath and retorted, "She's not as petty as you think!'
'Really?" Zhang Menglan suddenly took a step forward and leaned close to Han Songlin.
Han Songlin subconsciously took a step back. This woman, what's going on!
Giggle!
Zhang Menglan giggled, gesturing for Han Songlin to look at Liu Yuyan.
Liu Yuyan gritted her teeth at this.
'Ms. Zhang Menglan, it's better if you don't make these kinds of jokes, it's not good if your husband sees you!'
Zhang Menglan snorted, 'He's not here, I don't know who he's in bed with right now!'
Wait, what did I hear?
Did I hear that right?
I want to ask, but I'd rather not! It's none of my business.
So Han Songlin pretended he hadn't heard what Zhang Menglan had said.
'Well, let's talk about the wine distribution business!'
Zhang Menglan also realised that she had let the cat out of the bag earlier; she had been a little too excited at seeing Han Songlin, which was unusual for her.
'Well, shall we find somewhere to sit down and talk?'
'Let's sit over there!' Han Songlin pointed to a table a few steps away.
There should be 30 to 40 tables at this banquet today!
Even now, in a few years' time, it will be difficult to gather 10 tables of people in the countryside to hold a banquet.
Many people have gone out to work, and the people who can come to the banquet are just the villagers plus those in the county town.
Zhang Menglan nodded with a big smile, and her gaze also noticed everyone's eyes, but she didn't care.
Who in the village didn't know about her and Han Songlin?
In the village, if something happened, it would spread quickly.
'Our Jinliufu wine costs 70 yuan per bottle ex-factory, and we recommend a retail price of 126 yuan per bottle,' Han Songlin said, slowly spinning the teacup. The tea was a bit bitter.
I wonder what kind of tea it is.
Zhang Menglan nodded slightly, and was quite satisfied with the price: 'Can't you give me a more favourable price?'
Shaking his head slightly, Han Songlin said, 'I'm giving the capital the same price!'
It goes without saying, and Zhang Menglan understands if she understands!
Zhang Menglan did understand!
In the capital, if you drop a brick, you can hit an official.
Or, someone in the family is an official.
So the dealer that Han Songlin is looking for should not be just anyone.
Looking at Han Songlin carefully, Zhang Menglan suddenly realised that she didn't know him at all anymore.
'Then, I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation in the future!'
Han Songlin: 'Let's get rich together!'