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Chapter 170: Ding Gungun

Suddenly, Jiang Bixing asked, "Xiao Chuan, do you know about supermarkets? A Lianhua supermarket opened on Quyang Road last month."

Supermarket? Huang Xiaochuan knew that, of course. In his previous life, he went to the supermarket every month to replenish his daily necessities.

Supermarkets, which are common in later generations, were a rare breed during this period, with only a few cities having such stores.

If Jiang Bixing hadn't told Huang Xiaochuan, Huang Xiaochuan would never have known that there were already supermarkets in Shanghai.

"real?"

"Why would I lie to you? Really, I've been there several times."

Huang Xiaochuan felt that Jiang Bixing's interest in supermarkets was different from that of ordinary people. The errand-running retail he did on campus was already avant-garde enough. Could it be that he wanted to open a supermarket?

"Senior, you want to open a supermarket?"

"Do I look like someone who's rich enough to own a supermarket?" Jiang Bixing said self-deprecatingly, spreading his hands.

"I was thinking of asking you to help me come up with a topic for my graduation thesis the other day, right? After going to the supermarket a few times, I came up with a topic. Could you take a look and see if it's suitable?"

Huang Xiaochuan remained noncommittal, waiting for Jiang Bixing to reveal the answer.

"Look! Our country is vast and rich in resources, but many goods cannot circulate throughout the country due to transportation issues. For example, you can't buy Ma grapes from the border regions here. Why? Because they can't be transported, right? And I've noticed that most of the goods in Lianhua Supermarket are produced in Shanghai or in the surrounding provinces and cities. This situation indicates that the circulation of goods is not smooth, especially seasonal and fresh goods."

"Of course, it can be transported by air, but the transportation cost is too high, and ordinary people simply cannot afford it. So I think that if we want to develop, we must first develop transportation. There's a saying: 'If you want to get rich, build roads first.'"

"The current state of road transportation in our country is really hard to describe, so I would like to suggest that the country increase investment in transportation infrastructure. With wider roads and more convenient transportation, more goods can circulate. From the source to the sales terminal, everyone at every stage can make money, the government can collect taxes, and residents can buy more goods. It's a win-win situation."

Huang Xiaochuan's jaw almost dropped when he heard this. Wow! It seems that Jiang Bixing failed his courses because he was too busy with business and neglected his studies, not because he wasn't smart enough. After all, someone who can get into a top university is definitely not someone with intellectual problems.

"Senior, your topic is good. You should study it carefully. You might even be able to get an excellent graduation thesis. If that happens, you won't have to worry about job placement in the future."

A while ago, Jiang Bixing asked Huang Xiaochuan to help him think of a topic for his graduation thesis. Huang Xiaochuan had kept it in mind, but he couldn't think of a suitable one for the time being. Besides, he hadn't agreed to it at the time, only saying that he would think about it. Now, he has come up with a great topic himself, and everyone is happy.

In fact, the concept proposed by Jiang Bixing already existed, and it refers to logistics.

The concept of logistics originated in the United States in the 1930s, originally meaning "physical distribution" or "goods delivery." It was introduced to Japan in 1963, where it means "circulation of goods." After the 1970s, the Japanese term "logistics" gradually replaced "circulation of goods."

The Chinese term "logistics" is a loanword from Japanese sources, derived from the Japanese translation of "logistics".

Therefore, Jiang Bixing's thesis was titled "Convenient circulation of goods will benefit the development of the national economy".

Jiang Bixing waved his hand dismissively: "Let him handle the job assignment. As someone with no power, influence, or background, I just need a decent job."

Only Jiang Bixing himself believed this. Even if Huang Xiaochuan had drunk a lot of alcohol, he wouldn't believe Jiang Bixing's nonsense.

They've known each other for more than a day or two. Huang Xiaochuan bets this guy will definitely go into business within three years of starting his job. It would be strange if he could sit still in an office. Some people are just born to be mediocre. Jiang Bixing is such a person. He has lived two lives. If Huang Xiaochuan can't even see that, he might as well give up.

You can tell by looking at the thesis topics he came up with; this guy is a thoughtful person!

As the wine was consumed, so too did the talking become more and more boisterous.

"Senior, you've dominated the retail industry on campus for so many years, you must have made a fortune, right?"

"Bullshit! What do you mean by monopolizing? At most, I'm just operating a single business, and that's only because the school took care of me since my family is struggling financially. Otherwise, would they let me use this warehouse for free?"

"Heh, you're quite something to make monopoly sound so noble."

"What does 'high-class' mean?" Jiang Bixing didn't understand the new term Huang Xiaochuan used.

"Hey! It just means high-end, classy, ​​and sophisticated. To put it simply, it's just 'high-class'!"

"Damn, that's quite a vivid description. Where do you get so many new words, Xiao Chuan?"

After drinking, Huang Xiaochuan boasted, "I don't know either, it just slipped out. Maybe I'm just quick-witted?"

"You're quite talented, otherwise you wouldn't have been able to write a paper in your freshman year. Although you're not the first one in all the years since the school was founded, you're still pretty impressive."

The sedan chair was carried by many people, and Huang Xiaochuan, emboldened by the alcohol, also flattered Jiang Bixing.

"Senior, you're amazing too! The research topic you came up with will definitely blow your classmates out of the water. I'm rooting for you!"

"Hahaha! What does 'instant kill' mean?"

"So you're saying you're a supreme martial arts master, able to defeat your opponent with a single move, in less than a second—that's practically an instant kill!"

"Hehehe! That makes sense, let me have a sip!"

Huang Xiaochuan asked with a pained expression, "Still drinking?"

Fortunately, there were no classes the next morning. Huang Xiaochuan, who had drunk too much the night before, couldn't even get out of bed. Wu Duo called him for a long time in the morning, but he didn't respond. Wu Duo, Zhang Gaolei, and Chen Zhe had no choice but to leave him and go running on the playground. Huang Xiaochuan slept soundly all morning and didn't eat the breakfast that Wu Duo brought him.

It wasn't until noon that he calmed down. He had a great time chatting yesterday and accidentally drank too much. Huang Xiaochuan, who usually only drinks half a jin, drank a full eight liang, exceeding his usual level. He was still very excited when he got back in the evening and made a ruckus in the dormitory for a long time before finally falling asleep.

At this moment, Wu Duo, Ding Yi, and the other three returned with the food they had packed for Huang Xiaochuan. They found Huang Xiaochuan leaning against the headboard, still half asleep and staring blankly.

"Looks like you drank quite a bit last night? It's rare to see you this drunk. Are you hungry? Hurry up and wash up and eat." Wu Duo placed the food he brought back on the table.

Huang Xiaochuan pointed listlessly at the teacup on the table and said, "Water, give me some water, my throat is practically on fire."

Chen Zhe quickly handed the teacup to Huang Xiaochuan, who took it and gulped it down. He only felt a little better after drinking the large cup of water.

After finishing his water, he added, "If I drink this much alcohol again, I'll be a dog!"

Ding Yi didn't believe it at all, and said with a disdainful look, "You all heard what he said, right? Next time he gets drunk, we won't treat him like a human being."

As the dormitory head and class monitor, Wu Duo naturally wouldn't kick someone when they're down. Zhang Gaolei and Chen Zhe were more honest and just smiled and didn't say anything, while Ding Yi chattered on and on.

Although Huang Xiaochuan hadn't fully recovered, he still pointed at Ding Yi and cursed him: "Ding Gungun, let me give you a piece of advice: 'Those who rejoice in petty matters will surely face disaster.' Be careful you don't get struck by lightning when you go out!"

This nickname was given to him by a female classmate, and it's quite apt. Whether you look at his character "一" vertically or horizontally, it's just like a stick! And he's naturally thin, almost like a stick.

Ding Gungun arrogantly responded with a middle finger gesture.

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