The family of three laughed and played in the courtyard for a while.
Jiang Tao pulled Xu Li into the living room.
"Wifey, I need to discuss something with you."
The 10,000-unit Feitian Pig Popcorn Bucket project involved a significant amount of money.
For such a big matter, Jiang Tao naturally wanted to inform Xu Li in advance.
Moreover, there was no need to hide such a legitimate money-making project from her.
"Hm, what's up?"
Xu Li's big, sparkling eyes blinked as she looked at Jiang Tao, her gentle gaze seemingly capable of melting him.
Jiang Tao dropped his playful demeanor and said seriously:
"When I took Little Xue out for a drive earlier, a friend in the industry shared a money-making opportunity with me."
"Their agency predicts that *Nezha 2*, set to release during the Spring Festival, is going to be a hit—a massive hit!"
"This movie will become an unprecedented blockbuster in the domestic film industry, breaking all sorts of historical records."
"Hm, and so…?"
Xu Li looked at her husband with a gentle expression, her loving gaze practically dripping with affection.
They say a man is most handsome when he's serious, and Xu Li couldn't agree more!
"So, we predict that some of the movie's merchandise will also become hot-selling products due to the movie's popularity."
"And then?"
"During the New Year holiday, with the whole country on break, the production of related products definitely won't keep up with demand, leading to shortages."
"In a market economy, when supply exceeds demand, prices drop; when demand exceeds supply, prices rise."
"In the future, merchandise related to *Nezha 2* will definitely see a price increase, and they won't have trouble selling."
"Uh-huh, and then?"
"So, we've decided to stock up on merchandise related to this movie before it hits theaters."
"Once the movie's popularity spikes and the merchandise becomes a hot commodity with market shortages, that's when we step in and cash in!"
When he mentioned cashing in, Jiang Tao's eyes sparkled with excitement.
The Ultraman hair clip project he'd done with Lao San previously had earned him over 100,000 yuan.
This Feitian Pig Popcorn Bucket project had even greater profit potential and was sure to earn even more!
As the first project of 2025, it was a great omen!
"Uh-huh, hubby, I'll support you unconditionally in whatever you do!"
Seeing her husband's confident expression, Xu Li recalled the time he borrowed money from her for the tangerines project.
During their late-night heart-to-heart the previous evening, Jiang Tao had also come clean to Xu Li about the money he'd made from the tangerines project.
Happiness is better shared than kept to oneself—what's the point of secretly reveling in big earnings?
One portion of joy shared becomes two.
Learning that Jiang Tao not only had gold worth hundreds of thousands but also a small fortune of several hundred thousand, Xu Li didn't scold him. Instead, she excitedly gave Little Jiang a round of verbal praise.
Yes, a very formal kind of verbal praise.
Jiang Tao chuckled, "You can't just support me with words; I might need your financial support too."
"Hm, no matter what you do, I'll support you."
Xu Li's eyes shimmered as she looked at Jiang Tao.
If her sister saw her right now, she'd definitely say Xu Li's lovesick brain was acting up again—beyond saving.
Jiang Tao smiled, "Comrade Xu Li, the organization is entrusting you with a very important task. This matter is critical to the success of our entire investment project."
"Please give your orders, leader! This little lady will do her utmost~"
Xu Li playfully saluted Jiang Tao, her adorable demeanor making Old Jiang's heart swell with pride.
Marrying a gentle, beautiful, and devoted wife like Xu Li was one of the few things in Old Jiang's life worth being proud of.
"Xu Sha has a classmate named Wang Xiaohong, who has a sister named Wang Xiaobai. Ask her to get Wang Xiaobai's phone number from Wang Xiaohong and send it to me."
"What's with all this Xiaohong, Xiaobai, Xiaobai, Xiaohong? It's like a tongue-twister. Hubby, say it again so I can sort it out…"
Seeing his silly wife's adorably confused expression, Jiang Tao repeated himself.
The reason he was giving Xu Li this task was to let her feel more involved.
When they made money in the future, she'd feel a greater sense of accomplishment.
"That's it?"
Xu Li rolled her eyes with a playful pout, as if to say, "You call *that* a task?"
She opened WeChat, found Xu Sha, and sent her a voice message, demanding Wang Xiaobai's phone number within a minute.
Jiang Tao added, "Also, I'm planning to bring Lao San into this project."
"We don't have our own sales channels, so we'll need Lao San's help with both the sales and shipping logistics."
"Uh-huh, hubby, you handle it. I support all your decisions."
Xu Li smiled brightly at Jiang Tao, finding that the Old Jiang who'd returned this time seemed like a different person.
More confident, more charismatic.
"Alright, I'll talk to Wang Xiaobai first, and once that's settled, I'll talk to Lao San."
Jiang Tao took out his phone and dialed the number Xu Li had just obtained.
…
In Ping County's Jinxiu Garden Neighborhood, Building 5, Unit 1201.
"Mom, Dad, I'm heading out."
After breakfast, Wang Xiaobai reluctantly picked up a gift bag featuring Nezha and prepared to leave.
"Go on, go on. It's the New Year, and they still won't let people rest. Your company's bosses are too heartless!"
"Are you coming back for lunch?"
Wang's father and mother looked at their eldest daughter, who had to go out to run errands for the company even at the end of the year, and couldn't help but grumble about her bosses.
"I won't be back for lunch. Don't wait for me. I'll grab something to eat outside. Bye~"
Wang Xiaobai waved to her parents, turned, and headed to the elevator, pressing the down button.
*Ring ring ring—*
Her phone suddenly rang in her pocket.
Wang Xiaobai took it out and saw an unfamiliar local number on the caller ID.
The number wasn't marked as spam, sales, or delivery, so it didn't seem like a nuisance call.
"Hello…"
"Yes, I'm Wang Xiaobai."
"Yes, that's right. I have a batch of *Nezha 2* popcorn buckets."
"I'm free, I'm free! Where are you? I can come to you!"
"Jiang… Jiangjiazhuang? Oh, okay, okay, I'll look it up on the map."
"Alright, let's meet and discuss in detail."
After a brief conversation and hanging up, Wang Xiaobai vigorously rubbed her face.
What was going on? She hadn't even started her rounds, and business was coming to her?
But…
"Jiangjiazhuang?"
Looking up the meeting location on her phone's map, Wang Xiaobai was a bit surprised.
It was just an ordinary small village in Ping County.
Though the meeting place was unexpected, Wang Xiaobai decided to make the trip.
In a lawful society, under clear skies, she felt confident about her safety.
Jiangjiazhuang was only four or five kilometers from Ping County.
A quick drive wouldn't waste much time.
What if it worked out?