pjbooks Chapter 309 Speak Frankly
Chapter 309 Speak Frankly
"Brother Jie, this stuff you've got is something else, it's not comparable to those other no-name brands."
The scalper took out an MP4 player, pointed to the name on the screen, and read it aloud, word by word.
"O...P...P...O! Opal!"
"It's super popular lately!"
Ma Junjie didn't quite understand and asked.
"Dude, how did it become so popular?"
The scalper cried out "Ouch!" and slapped his thigh.
"Brother Jie, you sold it yourself, don't you really know?"
"OPPO, a renowned brand!"
"It boasts excellent quality, superb sound, and a beautiful appearance, making it very popular among young people recently."
"Brother Jie, I don't know how you get your hands on these supplies, but I'll just tell you the truth: I buy them from you, add fifty to a hundred, and resell them—it's a piece of cake!"
"Holy crap, really?" Ma Junjie exclaimed in surprise.
The scalper chuckled.
"Brother Jie, if we weren't making money, we scalpers wouldn't be here following the scent."
"Brother Jie, if you have more stock later, get me a lot more!"
Ma Junjie nodded thoughtfully.
"Okay, okay."
"Okay, I understand."
After the conversation, Ma Junjie was in a daze all day.
I ended up going home early that night.
He told Liu Bingbing about the situation and suggested going to Liu Xiong's house to find out what was going on.
He felt that Liu Xiong must know about this.
After listening to Ma Junjie's account, Liu Bingbing
They also realized that something was wrong.
There are too many people coming to buy machines every day, and recently a lot of small vendors have also come.
As the saying goes, "No one gets up early without a reason," they must have something to gain to be so proactive.
Liu Bingbing took an MP4 player out of her pocket and said to Ma Junjie,
"Brother Jie, I noticed something was off a while ago too."
"I've been using this MP4 player recently, and it's so good. It's even better than the Sony I bought before, which cost two or three thousand."
"Brother Jie, do you think my grandfather might be helping you behind the scenes?"
Upon hearing this, Ma Junjie's heart skipped a beat.
To be honest, this guess was exactly what Ma Junjie was thinking.
If it weren't for Liu Xiong's help,
This is completely inexplicable.
"Bingbing, do you know what kind of business that Uncle Pan is in?" Ma Junjie suddenly asked.
Liu Bingbing frowned, thought for a moment,
"I heard he's in the real estate business."
As soon as the words were spoken, the two looked at each other and realized what the problem was.
Ma Junjie said,
"That's strange!"
"Uncle Pan is in real estate, how would he have resources in electronics?"
Liu Bingbing exclaimed "Oh dear!" and speculated.
"Brother Jie, I bet it was my grandfather who spoke to Uncle Pan privately, asking him to introduce you to a business opportunity."
"Then Uncle Pan used his connections to find you resources and sell you goods at a low price."
Ma Junjie listened thoughtfully and felt that this speculation was very likely.
He sighed heavily.
With profound depth,
"Bingbing, your family has been incredibly kind to me!"
"I can never repay your kindness in my entire life."
Upon hearing this, Liu Bingbing chuckled.
She went up and hugged Ma Junjie's arm.
"Brother Jie, what brings you here again!"
"I've said it before, we're family, no need for formalities. Even though we haven't registered our marriage yet, we're practically family already!"
"Besides, you saved my life before, so it's only natural for my grandfather to repay you."
"Brother Jie, don't overthink it, just keep going!"
Ma Junjie fell silent for a moment, lost in thought, and did not answer.
After selling for a few more days, Ma Junjie used the money in his bag to deposit it in the bank every day.
Later on, Ma Junjie became somewhat numb to saving money.
One evening, Ma Junjie suddenly received a call from Jiang Hao.
Ma Junjie was stunned, staring at his phone for several seconds.
Coming to his senses, he answered the phone.
Jiang Hao's voice, both familiar and unfamiliar, came from the other end.
"Ah Jie, what have you been up to lately?"
Since the opening of Red Sun KTV, Jiang Hao's Blue Moon restaurant has been declining.
Jiang Hao paid Ma Junjie his wages and let him leave.
Now that Jiang Hao has suddenly called again, Ma Junjie is feeling uneasy.
"Hehe!" Ma Junjie chuckled faintly.
"Brother Hao, long time no see!"
"I recently started a small business, just to make a living!"
"Brother Hao, what's up with your call today?"
"I..." Jiang Hao suddenly paused.
Even over the phone, Ma Junjie could sense that Jiang Hao's abrupt stop was loaded with unspoken meaning.
"Brother Hao, we're all on the same side, just say what you want to say!"
Jiang Hao paused, and after a long while, he said in a weak voice,
"Ah Jie, is it convenient for you to come over?"
"I'm at Blue Moon... I have something I'd like to discuss with you in person."
Ma Junjie was stunned and didn't react for a moment.
Seeing that Ma Junjie didn't answer, Jiang Hao on the other side suddenly gave a bitter smile.
"Ah Jie, if it's really inconvenient, then forget it."
"I know you're very busy right now, so I'll let you know. I'll hang up now..."
"No, wait a minute!" Ma Junjie quickly stopped Jiang Hao.
"Brother Hao, don't worry, I'm free, I'm free!"
"Wait for me, I'll be right there!"
Jiang Hao looked pleased, and his tone was full of joy.
"Great, you really are a good brother!"
"I'm waiting for you!"
After saying that, the two hung up the phone.
Ma Junjie gave Liu Bingbing some instructions, then spoke a few more words to the two workers he had hired, before turning and leaving.
After taking a taxi, Ma Junjie headed straight for Blue Moon Entertainment City.
Upon arriving at Blue Moon, I opened the door and got out of the car.
With a "whoosh!", Ma Junjie unconsciously let out a long breath.
The entrance to Blue Moon was deserted; there was practically no one there.
In contrast, just across the street, a few dozen meters away, the Red Sun KTV was bustling with people.
In comparison, it truly is a case of "new faces arrive while old ones are discarded, a lotus in the palm becomes a thorn in the eye."
It's only been less than a month.
How did Blue Moon, once at its peak, fall to such a state?
Ma Junjie sighed and walked heavily into Blue Moon.
The glamorous doormen were no longer at the door.
The colorful neon lights were also dim and lifeless.
Ma Junjie walked through the dark corridor and headed straight for his office upstairs.
When Ma Junjie arrived at Jiang Hao's office on the third floor, he knocked on the door.
"Knock knock knock!"
"Come in!"
Ma Junjie pushed open the door and went inside. Jiang Hao was sitting in the boss's chair, looking worried.
Upon seeing that it was Ma Junjie who entered, Jiang Hao's expression changed drastically, and he excitedly stood up.
"Ah Jie, please have a seat!"
"Ah Jie, you're really fast!"
Ma Junjie forced a smile, walked over, and sat down opposite Jiang Hao.
"Brother Hao, in my heart, you'll always be my boss!"
"Just give the word, and I'll be there immediately!"
Jiang Hao was stunned, his hand holding the cigarette hanging in the air.
After a while, he nodded to Ma Junjie and sighed.
"Okay, okay!"
"Ah Jie, I really didn't... I really didn't misjudge you!"
Ma Junjie smiled faintly, got straight to the point, and asked the question directly.
"Brother Hao, we're all on the same side, so I'll just ask directly, what exactly did you call me here for today?"
"Just tell me what's wrong!"
After hearing this, Jiang Hao fell silent for a moment, somewhat hesitant.
After a while, a cry of "Ouch!"
Jiang Hao suddenly yelled, having burned himself on the cigarette in his hand.
"Whoosh!" Jiang Hao blew on his hands somewhat awkwardly, stuffed the cigarette into the ashtray, and pressed it down hard.
Only then did he abruptly raise his head.
"Ah Jie, I... I'm at my wit's end..."