Resumo do episódio 11 de Dream of Golden Years
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After moving into her new home, Xia Xiaolan spent time decorating the space to make it warm and inviting. To celebrate, she invited Kang Wei and Bai Zhenzhu over, and the group gathered on the rooftop to look out over the growing skyline of Shengcheng. As they shared drinks and looked at the bustling streets below, they spoke openly about their aspirations.
While Kang Wei enjoyed the freedom of being a street vendor with Bai Zhenzhu, Xia Xiaolan expressed her desire to lead a good life and build her capital quickly. Xia Xiaolan soon sought out Chen Xiliang to discuss business, but she also had a hidden agenda. Haunted by her knowledge of the future, she tested him by asking if he conducted trade in the Soviet Union and how he would handle potential "changes" there.
When Chen Xiliang appeared genuinely confused about what major changes could possibly happen, Xiaolan felt a sense of relief, concluding that he was not a fellow time traveler. She then turned the conversation to business strategy, suggesting he sponsor magazine publishers to elevate the status of his clothing. While Xiaolan focused on her ventures, her mother, Liu Fen, was busy helping Mayor Tang Hong'en.
Tang’s driver, Wang, had picked her up so she could prepare millet porridge and steamed buns for the Mayor, who was struggling with a persistent stomach ailment. During the visit, Wang confided in Liu Fen that Tang was lonely and divorced, with his ex-wife and children living in the United States.
When Liu Fen returned home and shared this with Xiaolan, her daughter encouraged her to follow her heart, noting that both she and the Mayor were single and that social status shouldn't be a barrier. Meanwhile, Chen Xiliang followed Xiaolan’s advice and attempted to negotiate with magazine editors. However, he returned dejected, explaining that despite treating them to wine and gifts, the editors looked down on him for being a self-employed stall vendor.
Xiaolan suggested that the real issue was his lack of a brand. She proposed they partner up to create a dedicated brand, eventually agreeing on a share split where Chen would handle operations while she managed marketing. They set an ambitious goal to open three shops simultaneously in Shengcheng and Longcheng to make a major impact on the market. Xiaolan also set her sights on a prime shop location on 27th Road, but the situation was complicated.
The property was co-owned by a food factory and a private individual who was notoriously difficult to deal with. Despite the factory manager, Mr. Yuan, being reluctant to get involved or even share the individual's identity, Xiaolan remained determined to secure the lease, believing that no success comes without addressing such troubles. In the professional sector, Zhou Cheng began his tenure at a law firm.
To ward off persistent matchmakers in the logistics department, he placed a photo of Xiaolan on his desk, proudly telling his colleagues how beautiful and excellent his girlfriend was. At the same time, Xiaolan’s uncle, Liu Yong, looked for ways to expand his home improvement business. He and Xiaolan decided to bid on the renovation of the Shengcheng Guesthouse.
Although it was a massive state-owned project, it had been partitioned into smaller segments, giving privately owned enterprises a rare chance to compete. During a site visit to the guesthouse, Xiaolan ran into Mr. Du, a wealthy businessman from Gangdao who was also competing for the tender. Mr. Du attempted to recruit Xiaolan to join his large corporation, Chengrong Tianchen, but she firmly declined, stating she preferred to stay where she saw a real future.
To give her uncle’s company an edge, Xiaolan hired Gong Yang, a talented art student, to create professional design renderings. Her strategy was to offer a comprehensive, unified design plan for the entire guesthouse for free, even though they only intended to bid on the smaller conference rooms and dining halls. Life as a vendor remained a struggle for the rest of the group.
At the market, Kang Wei faced a confrontation with a local thug who demanded a refund for a damaged item. Bai Zhenzhu stepped in to resolve the tension by giving the refund just to keep the peace and protect their business from further harassment. Reflecting on these challenges, Xiaolan often felt the urge to act as a "golden finger" for her friends, using her knowledge to guide them, though she remained cautious about revealing too much.
The day took a sudden turn for the worse when Liu Fen went to check on their landlady, Granny Yu. Finding the elderly woman unconscious in her room, Liu Fen and Xiaolan rushed her to the hospital. The nurse informed them that Granny Yu had gone into shock due to ketoacidosis resulting from diabetes. Realizing that the woman’s family was not around, Xiaolan and Liu Fen prepared to stay by her side, taking on the responsibility of her care during the emergency.
