After the rebirth of Madam Hou Clan, her heart was sealed with cement

He took a deep breath and said to Tan Zhixu earnestly: "Girl, if you really want to establish yourself in the business world in northern Shaanxi, it is not impossible. But the key is to support yourself."

Tan Zhixu frowned slightly, her eyes were clear and firm, and she asked the president: "May I ask the president, why do you need to support yourself?"

The president stroked his beard, pondered for a moment and then replied: "The so-called self-reliance means relying on your own wisdom, craftsmanship or unique products to win the favor and recognition of the people in the capital, so that they can sincerely accept and love what you sell. s things."

After hearing this, Tan Zhixu understood in her heart that this was a test that she had to go through.

She bowed slightly, bowed deeply to the president, and thanked her sincerely: "Thank you very much, president, for your guidance. I know I will keep it in my heart."

Then, she calmly took out a silver check from her sleeve to use as the membership fee for the Chamber of Commerce and the deposit for renting the shop. This move undoubtedly showed her determination and sincerity.

After receiving the president's nod of approval, Tan Zhixu began to look for a suitable shop.

She shuttled through the streets and alleys of Kyoto, and every time she passed a bustling area or a crowded market, she would stop to observe and consider it carefully.

Finally, she chose a store with a good location in a very popular market, and started her business journey in northern Shaanxi.

Ten days later, Tan Zhixu's shop gradually took on a new look amidst intensive renovations. The wooden beams and columns were carefully polished as smooth as a mirror, and the carvings on the window lattice were complex and meticulous. Every detail exuded a simple yet elegant atmosphere.

The mahogany furniture she personally selected is placed in an orderly manner in the store. Each piece exudes a faint woody fragrance and blends seamlessly with the interior of the store. It looks even more elegant than the restaurant she runs in the capital.

Guyu has been busy these days, looking for information for Tan Zhixu.

On this day, she walked into the shop and reported to Tan Zhixu: "Girl, I heard that people here in northern Shaanxi are quite resistant to outsiders. Most of them are accustomed to the local business circle and it is not easy to accept new people."

In response, Tan Zhixu just nodded lightly.

She had expected this situation, but she did not flinch because the purpose of her trip was to open up a new situation in the land of northern Shaanxi and develop her own career.

"Gu Yu, please go and learn more about the shops owned by the Northern Shaanxi Chamber of Commerce, their business scope, operating conditions, and the local business structure."

"Yes, girl." Gu Yu left in response, and her figure gradually disappeared outside the door.

Tan Zhixu, on the other hand, stayed alone in the newly decorated shop, scanning every corner with his eyes, but he had already drawn a blueprint for the future in his heart.

At dinner time, Guyu's hurried figure appeared at the door.

She was panting, with beads of sweat hanging on her forehead, but her eyes shone with determination and eagerness.

As soon as he entered the door, he shouted: "Girl, we found it, we found it."

Tan Zhixu was studying quietly in front of the case. When he heard the sound, he immediately put down the book in his hand, stood up and walked towards Guyu with a look of concern on his face.

She personally poured a cup of tea for Guyu, and the heat rose, reflecting Guyu's face that looked extra determined due to fatigue.

After Guyu regained his breath and drank the tea in the cup in one gulp, Tan Zhixu motioned for her to sit down on the seat next to him so that she could slowly explain in detail. Gu Yu took a deep breath again, calmed down, and said in a calm tone but with a nervousness that could not be ignored: "Girl, I have verified that all the merchants in northern Shaanxi are actually controlled by people from the Chamber of Commerce."

Hearing this, Tan Zhixu raised his eyebrows imperceptibly, obviously surprised by the result.

She originally thought it was just an ordinary business battle, but unexpectedly it touched such a huge power.

This discovery made her nervous. It seemed that this time, the challenge they faced was far more difficult and complicated than expected.

But her eyes were still as calm as lake water, but the fingers holding the tea cup tightened slightly, revealing the determination and tenacity hidden in her heart.

In the early morning of the next day, before the sun fully covered the earth, Tan Zhixu began her action.

With exquisite gifts from the capital and a sincere and enthusiastic heart, she walked through the streets and visited merchants in northern Shaanxi who were wary of her.

Everywhere she went, she observed their lives in detail, understood their needs, listened to their stories, and even personally delivered special products and gifts brought from the capital to express her friendliness and sincerity.

Although at first, these simple and stubborn businessmen in northern Shaanxi had doubts about this woman from the bustling capital, their eyes showed vigilance and indifference, as if they were silently warning her not to try to break the established order here.

But Tan Zhixu did not back down, but became more determined to win their trust.

After several days of unremitting efforts, Tan Zhixu's sincerity seems to have gradually melted the ice in some people's hearts.

On a cold and windy evening, a experienced old merchant in northern Shaanxi looked at the exquisite Beijing silk and satin in his hand, and finally couldn't help but break the deadlock: "Miss Tan, we all see your intentions, but You have to understand that among our merchants in northern Shaanxi, we have a set of rules that have been passed down for hundreds of years, and it is not easy for others to get a share of the pie."

Having said that, the looseness in these words has given Tan Zhixu a glimmer of hope. She knows that only with greater patience and sincerity can this closed and hard business barrier be truly opened.

The man slowly spoke to Tan Zhixu in a calm and slightly regretful tone, telling a story about a businessman in northern Shaanxi.

He told Tan Zhixu that in the past years, businessmen in this land in northern Shaanxi had been deceived and betrayed by outsiders. Those unpleasant experiences were like a deep scar imprinted on their hearts, making them distrustful of outsiders. It gave rise to doubts and wariness that were difficult to eliminate.

Nowadays, this vigilance is not limited to businessmen. Even the people in northern Shaanxi also have reservations about non-locals. They are more willing to trust their fellow villagers who share the same origin.

This description surprised Tan Zhixu. He had thought that people and sophistication in various places were generally similar. He did not expect that deep in the Loess Plateau, there was such a land where the people were so closely united.

This deep local sentiment and spirit of mutual trust and mutual help surprised and moved him as an outsider. At the same time, he also realized that this spirit of unity will have a profound impact on what he plans to do next.

"Thank you. Zhixu understands. Don't worry, I know what to do."

After saying goodbye to this man, Tan Zhixu returned to the shop.

Looking at his carefully decorated shop, Tan Zhixu knew that there was still a long way to go.