"Below are some packaging from other parts of China, including Shanghai. Overall, to put it bluntly, they're basically all produced in Shanghai, with some modifications made elsewhere. There aren't many major changes or unique features, and some are simply copied!"

Guo Gang looked at the detailed information and accompanying pictures and became serious. "You've collected so much? Do you really have any good ideas?"

Lin Jiaojiao didn't answer directly, but instead picked up pictures of several tin boxes. "Things like this are too expensive, and ordinary people wouldn't buy them. Kraft paper is highly efficient to produce and inexpensive, so costs can naturally be controlled."

"That's right, so it's not easy to make changes."

"But if we think about it the other way around, isn't kraft paper the only thing that's cheap and can control costs?"

"You mean we can use other paper instead? But..."

"Of course, we have to consider safety issues. We can reduce the thickness of the kraft paper and only use it for the inner packaging. As for the material and shape of the outer packaging, as long as we can think of it, we can make it."

“That’s indeed an idea…”

"Since I'm here, I naturally want to fight a prepared battle. This is my simplest design. You can take a look at it first!"

Lin Jiaojiao took out a simple diagram and placed it in front of Guo Gang.

With a few simple strokes, a three-dimensional square box is formed, with the color, material, and a simple pattern marked on it.

Guo Gang sat up straight unconsciously as he looked at the design in his hand, his body and eyes brightening: "Did you draw this?"

"Yes, it was just the first draft, which was considered a scrap. I made some improvements later."

"Did you make any changes?"

Guo Gang glanced at Lin Jiaojiao in disbelief: "Have you studied design?"

"Just tell me whether this is OK or not."

"Okay, I think your idea is unique and original! How about this, we still have time, could you come with me to meet the factory manager? After all, this matter is too big for me to make the decision."

"certainly!"

This was originally Lin Jiaojiao's purpose.

Naturally follow good advice.

In fact, what she just said was just the basics, and she didn't say the most important thing.

After all, I haven't had much contact with Guo Gang and don't know what kind of person he is.

In the previous life, there were too many people who cheated on technology, design and ideas, so we must always be on guard against others.

Fortunately, Guo Gang was a reliable person. He did not ask any further questions but took her to meet the factory director.

Otherwise, she really needs to think about it carefully.

After all, she has made detailed inquiries in the past few days.

In addition to this food factory, there are also ones in several surrounding cities. Some of them actually have better conditions than here in all aspects. There is also Yuan County. Although it is a bit far away, it is not out of the question.

The two went to the factory director's office together.

The factory director was a man over fifty years old, wearing a Zhongshan suit and glasses, and looked gentle and refined.

"Guo Gang, do you want to talk to me about something? Who is this person?"

"Director, I made a major discovery today!"

"I rarely see you this excited. What discovery are you talking about? Could it be that you've found something about the mooncakes?"

"The factory director is so accurate in his guesses! We've found someone. Let me introduce her to you. This person is Lin Jiaojiao, a friend of my wife's. This Lin is amazing. She was originally a military dependent, and she just arrived on the island not long ago. She shined during the first one. Not only is she a great singer, but she's also a top-notch cook. Many senior leaders have praised her. She also works part-time at the island restaurant, updating the menu every week!"

"Oh!" The factory director suddenly realized something and looked at Lin Jiaojiao. "I've heard about this. So it's you! The food at the Island Hotel is really good lately."

"Thank you for the compliment, Director."

"Not only that, his articles are also excellent and have been published in major newspapers. He is now a Chinese teacher."

“It’s really amazing!”

Although the factory director praised the company in every word, his expression was indifferent.

It was obvious that he was not interested in Lin Jiaojiao.

Of course Lin Jiaojiao also noticed this.

Fortunately, Guo Gang also brought the topic back in time: "Director, please take a look at this design. Comrade Lin came to me today to design the mooncake packaging. I think her ideas and suggestions are very good, so I brought her to meet you!"

The factory director took the design drawings and looked at them while listening to Guo Gang's explanation.

I actually got some of the meaning from it.

Looking at Lin Jiaojiao's eyes, there was a bit more sincerity: "Did you really design this?"

"yes."

"That's great! That's a really good idea. The cost of tin boxes is indeed too high. If we replace them all with cardboard packaging like this, although the cost is higher than before, it's still acceptable to ordinary people. Guo just mentioned that you have other designs and ideas. Could you tell us more about them?"

"Well..."

Seeing Lin Jiaojiao's embarrassment, the factory manager immediately stood up and poured a cup of tea for her. "It's okay, take your time."

"In fact, I think that our country is developing better and better, and everyone's life is getting better and better. Of course, there must be some gap between us unconsciously. So we can make different types of products for different groups of people. The previous kraft paper bag packaging can be retained. On this basis, we can increase the cost and change to other styles."

"Whether it's cardboard packaging or plastic, I believe there will still be people who buy it. Increasing the variety and reducing the quantity of each type is what we need to do most."

"That makes sense! Director, I think what Lin Jiaojiao said makes a lot of sense!"

Guo Gang was listening with great excitement.

I felt like I was in a mess these past few days, but suddenly a door opened in my mind and everything became clear.

The factory manager was also not satisfied. He leaned forward slightly and continued to ask, "Anything else?"

"..." Lin Jiaojiao looked at the two of them, smiled, and put down her water cup. "Director, I'm a straightforward person. I say what I think. Since I've made so many preparations to come here, I naturally hope to do what I want to do."

"Comrade Lin, don't worry. Your idea is so good, our factory will definitely not treat you unfairly!"

"Of course! How could a cultured and knowledgeable man like the factory director treat a small person like me unfairly? However, I am very interested in our food factory. If you really think my designs are satisfactory, why not consider letting me stay and work? Of course, I certainly can't come here every day like everyone else, just like I do at the Island Hotel, as a part-time job. But please rest assured that as long as it is a task you assign, I will complete it on time."