Fan Juan was calculating the costs in her mind. This hair dryer hadn't gone into production yet. If they only produced the core part, they could reduce the number of production lines by two. The core technology would still be in their own hands, but they must confirm the safety guarantee.
For the same transportation, finished products would definitely take up more space. If they only produced the core components, it would be different.
Moreover, the distance between Yuecheng and Beijing was so far that it wouldn't affect the business and development of their Qianjin Appliance Factory at all. Not only for hair dryers, but also for other household appliances in the future, they could adopt the same cooperation plan.
"I need to think about this. After all, it's a major event for the factory and not entirely up to me."
Fan Juan didn't agree right away, and Boss Huo wasn't angry either. After all, it was a business negotiation.
"Of course, no problem. Up ahead is the largest electrical appliance city here. There are all kinds of household appliances."
Boss Huo started to introduce.
Fan Juan found that there were many types and brands of electrical appliances, including imported goods, but the prices were very high. For the same type of washing machine with similar functions, the price was three to five times higher than that of the washing machines manufactured by their Qianjin Appliance Factory.
Before long, Fan Juan was taken to the counter that specifically sold their own products. There were a lot of people there, even more bustling than the store they opened in Beijing.
"Nowadays, it's popular to buy big - ticket items when getting married. A washing machine or an electric rice cooker is very impressive. Compared with other brands, the price of Qianjin washing machines doesn't even cost a month's salary. They are very popular, but the supply can't meet the demand. When can you allocate more goods to me, Factory Manager Fan?"
"Is the salary here so high?"
Fan Juan's eyebrows moved.
"Of course, the salary in factories isn't that high. But there are many people doing business here. As long as they are willing to use their brains, even if they are small vendors on the roadside or in the night market, it only takes a few days to earn enough for a washing machine."
Boss Huo's words shocked Old Wu. When did it become so easy to make money?
"Some people prefer stability and work in factories all the time. Some people work during the day and set up stalls in the night market at night. They can sell food or clothes. They just need to get the goods from the wholesale market and resell them in a more distant place. They can earn a lot in a day."
Boss Huo said casually, but Fan Juan remembered that Boss Huo was the first out - of - town merchant to place an order with her. Despite the difficult transportation, he still ordered a large batch of goods.
"Don't the factory workers make trouble then?"
Fan Juan asked. Last night in the night market, besides eating, she and Old Wu also walked around. They asked about the prices of the goods at each stall and bought a lot of things. The prices weren't cheap. Before they knew it, they had spent over a hundred yuan in one night.
"Of course, they will make trouble if the salary is low. That's because the factory can't afford to pay high wages. Most of them are state - owned factories. It's different for the privately - run factories here. If they get more orders and the workers are busy, the wages will go up. The more you work, the more you earn."
Boss Huo looked at Fan Juan, and Fan Juan nodded slightly upon hearing this. She already had a target for where to go next.
"Regarding the outsourcing cooperation matter you mentioned in the car before, Boss Huo, I want to see if the outsourcing factory can meet the quality requirements of our Qianjin Factory. After all, the products are from our factory. If there are any problems later, it will be bad for our factory's reputation."
Fan Juan proposed.
"Of course, no problem. But I need to make arrangements. How about tomorrow? It's too hasty today. You can go to the scenic spots in our Yuecheng this afternoon. Have dinner with me in the evening, and then I'll take you to see the night market in Yuecheng. There are more bustling places other than near the Yuezhou Grand Hotel."
Boss Huo invited.
"Thank you for your hospitality, Boss Huo."
Fan Juan nodded and agreed.
Family Compound
"Grandma, please. I really want to give it a try."
Li Wu shook Yang Yufen's arm. In the house and the yard, there were Army Commander Liao and a tall and thin man.
"Auntie Yang, Li Wu really has great talent. He has excellent physical fitness. The time he can hold his breath underwater is no worse than that of trained people. Although our main focus is on training, we won't delay the child's schoolwork. There will be special teachers to teach the cultural courses."
The tall and thin man explained carefully, trying to persuade Yang Yufen.
Yang Yufen was cooking at home, thinking that the kids would be back from school later. Unexpectedly, Li Wu was brought home early by someone. As soon as they came in, they said that Li Wu was suitable for some kind of training.
It was a secret training, and they wanted to take the child away. The training location wasn't in Beijing. How could Yang Yufen agree?
Yang Yufen didn't give a definite answer, but Li Wu had already been convinced. So he stepped forward to plead.
"Sister Yang, about this matter..."
Army Commander Liao was dragged here to be a persuader.
"I can't make the decision on this matter. You know my family situation. The parents of the two kids are not around. All I can do as a grandma is to take good care of the kids. I, an old country woman, can't make up my mind. And the child is still too young."
"Grandma, I'm not a child anymore."
Li Wu said, and then was tapped on the head by Yang Yufen. The tap wasn't light, and Li Wu covered his head and obediently shut up.
"What Sister Yang said is quite reasonable. How about this? Call the child's maternal grandparents over to discuss. It's true that we can't get in touch with Xianjun and Little Qin now."
Army Commander Liao suggested.
"Li Wu is just at the right age. If we wait for another two years, we might miss the best time. Just like learning martial arts, the earlier you start, the higher your achievements will be in the future."
Army Commander Liao added.
Li Wu didn't say a word this time, but just shook Yang Yufen's hand. The eagerness in his eyes was almost overflowing.
"Do you really want to go? It will be very hard. You may not be able to see your family and your familiar friends for a whole year. Can you adapt to that?"
Yang Yufen stroked Li Wu's head. Due to the love between generations, she couldn't be as arbitrary with the twins as she was with her son Shen Xianjun.
Li Wu did hesitate after hearing this, but soon, he spoke again.
"I don't have as smart a head for studying as my younger brother, but I also have my own strengths. Commander Liao and Teacher Gao told me that although there won't be any familiar friends there, I can make new ones. I can also write letters and make phone calls to my family. I'll come back to see them during the holidays."
Li Wu spoke seriously, without jealousy or disappointment, but with a calmness that came from real thinking.
"Then go to Grandma Wen by yourself and see if your grandfather is at home. If they both agree, then grandma will agree."
Yang Yufen relented. The happiest one was Teacher Gao.
"Then I'll go with Li Wu. I can also explain some detailed points."
Teacher Gao stood up voluntarily. Of course, he wasn't willing to let go of such a good talent.
