Reborn in 79, the educated youth wife regretted her divorce.

Chapter 36 Renovation officially begins

"Brother Jiang, take a look at these tiles. They're all new models this year, and the quality is absolutely top-notch!"

Liu Zhuang led Jiang Yang to the depths of the factory and pointed to several neatly stacked piles of bricks.

"These are ordinary red bricks, sturdy and durable, and the price is affordable."

Liu Zhuang picked up a red brick, weighed it in his hand, and said, "This batch of bricks is well-fired; the color is right, and the hardness is sufficient."

"These are blue bricks, which are more advanced than red bricks. They have better breathability and are suitable for exterior walls."

Liu Zhuang picked up another brick and tapped it. "Judging from the sound, you can tell it's been fired solidly."

"And this one is the latest glazed tile released this year. It has a smooth surface and vibrant colors, making it perfect for decorating shops."

Liu Zhuang picked up a dark green glazed tile, held it up to the sunlight, and exclaimed, "Look at this luster, how beautiful!"

Jiang Yang carefully examined the bricks and had already made up his mind.

"Mr. Liu, I'll take this glazed tile. I want the best of it, as many as you have!" Jiang Yang said generously.

Upon hearing this, Liu Zhuang's face lit up with a smile: "Good eye! Brother Jiang is indeed a straightforward man! This glazed tile is our factory's signature product; I guarantee you'll be satisfied!"

"How much does Brother Jiang need?" he then asked.

Jiang Yang thought for a moment: "My shop is about 100 square meters. Taking into account the waste, 500 yuan should be enough, right?"

Liu Zhuang nodded: "Five hundred yuan is enough. I'll add some more to make it a round number, so it'll be six hundred yuan for you, how about that?"

“Okay, then it’s six hundred yuan.” Jiang Yang didn’t care about the small change.

“It’s five thousand yuan in total, Brother Jiang. Do you want to pay it off now, or…” Liu Zhuang rubbed his hands together and asked tentatively.

Jiang Yang pulled out a thick wad of banknotes from his pocket, counted out 2,500 yuan, and handed it to Liu Zhuang: "This is the deposit. The rest will be paid upon delivery tomorrow."

Two thousand five hundred yuan is not a small amount in these days.

Liu Zhuang took the money, counted it carefully twice, and beamed with joy: "Brother Jiang is a truly straightforward man! It's a pleasure doing business with you!"

Jiang Yang smiled and said, "Boss Liu, it can be delivered tomorrow morning. I have someone waiting at my shop."

"No problem! It will definitely be delivered by tomorrow morning!" Liu Zhuang assured him, patting his chest.

Jiang Yang nodded in satisfaction, then turned and left the brick factory.

Jiang Yang sped along on his motorcycle.

He quickly rode to the entrance of the Industry and Commerce Bureau and parked his bike.

Shortly after, the doors of the Industry and Commerce Bureau opened, and Li Wen came out holding a blueprint.

Upon seeing Jiang Yang, her eyes lit up, and she quickly walked over.

"Jiang Yang, you've arrived!"

"It's been a while."

Jiang Yang stubbed out his cigarette and said with a smile, "How was your work today?"

"Everything goes smoothly, everything goes smoothly."

Li Wen handed the drawings to Jiang Yang, "This is the design of my clothing store. Can you take a look and see if it's okay and if there's anything that needs to be changed?"

Jiang Yang took the blueprints and examined them carefully.

Although the drawings were somewhat immature, it was clear that Li Wen had put her heart into them.

The layout of the clothing store, the placement of the shelves, and even the location of the fitting rooms were all taken into consideration.

"Well done, very creative," Jiang Yang praised. "That's it, the spacing between the shelves could be wider to make it easier for customers to choose clothes."

"And here, the fitting room could be a bit bigger. Nowadays, people generally wear a lot of clothes, so a small space is inconvenient."

Li Wen listened attentively, nodding occasionally, and took out a pen to make corrections on the drawing.

"Oh, right, I have some good news for you. The renovation materials will arrive tomorrow morning. I've already contacted Liu Zhuang Brick Factory, and they'll deliver them first thing tomorrow morning," Jiang Yang said.

"We'll go find some renovation workers this morning, and the clothing store will be open in less than five days!"

"Really?!" Li Wen's eyes widened in surprise, and she jumped up and down with joy. "That's wonderful! That's wonderful! We're finally opening!"

"I'll go help with the renovations tomorrow too!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yang's smile gradually faded.

He looked at Li Wen and said seriously, "I can handle the renovation myself. You have your own job and can't be away from your post for long periods of time."

The smile on Li Wen's face slowly faded. She lowered her head and whispered, "But... I also want to do my part..."

Jiang Yang sighed: "I know you want to help, but it's not good for you to be away from work for a long time. There will be a lot of gossip."

"You've already helped me a lot by designing the blueprints."

Li Wen's mood clearly dipped. She bit her lip and nodded disappointedly, "Okay..."

"Actually, if you really want to help, it's not impossible."

Seeing Li Wen's dejected appearance, Jiang Yang softened his tone.

Li Wen suddenly raised her head, her eyes regaining a glimmer of hope: "Really? Can I help?"

Jiang Yang smiled slightly: "Of course, you can come and supervise the construction at any time. I will seriously consider all your opinions. After all, the design of this clothing store is your work."

He paused, then added, "How about this, I'll formally hire you as the chief designer?"

Li Wen was taken aback at first, then exclaimed in surprise, "Really? I can be a designer?"

“Of course it’s true.” Jiang Yang nodded affirmatively. “Besides, I need a model to showcase the clothes. What do you think?”

Li Wen's cheeks flushed, and she lowered her head somewhat shyly: "I...I can try."

"Then it's settled," Jiang Yang said with a smile.

After discussing the clothing store with Li Wen, Jiang Yang said goodbye and then rode his motorcycle home.

He lay in bed, staring at the ceiling, lost in thought.

The clothing store was just the first step in his plan; his ambitions extended far beyond that.

Memories of his past life flooded back, filling him with confidence for the future.

Clothing, real estate, communication technology, electronic technology, the Internet... This era is full of opportunities. Seizing any one of these fields is enough to lead him to glory.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but smile, and with anticipation for the future, he gradually drifted off to sleep.

"Oh oh oh-"

Just as dawn was breaking, a loud rooster crow shattered the morning's tranquility.

Jiang Yang rolled out of bed, his expression revealing obvious excitement.

Today, his clothing store is officially starting renovations!

After a quick wash, Jiang Yang hopped on his beloved motorcycle and sputtered off towards the county's job market.

He decided to go to Old Zhao, the foreman he had worked with before, and ask him to introduce him to some reliable workers.

The job market was bustling with activity, and Jiang Yang spotted Lao Zhao waving his hands at a glance.

"Old Zhao! Over here!" Jiang Yang shouted.

Hearing the voice, Old Zhao turned around, and after seeing who it was, he grinned, revealing two gold teeth: "Hey, Boss Jiang! What a rare guest! What good job do you have for me this time?"