Chapter 557 Chickens, Ducks and Geese

But Lu Qiaoge didn't want to get involved in the affairs of the Third Garment Factory; what she valued were the skilled workers and the garment-making machines.

516 is a good investment option.

It doesn't necessarily have to be her personally involved.

Lu Qiaoge went to the Foreign Trade Bureau to find Lao Zhou. When she arrived, Lao Zhou had just hung up the phone. When he saw Lu Qiaoge, he warmly invited her to sit down.

The secretary poured Lu Qiaoge a glass of water and placed it on the coffee table. Lu Qiaoge knew this was her special glass. After thanking the secretary, she told her what she was thinking today.

Old Zhou was taken aback: "What? You want to build a down jacket factory?"

Down jackets... Of course, Lao Zhou knew about them.

He also had one, but he bought it while attending a meeting in Beidu.

These are still export goods; there are no down jacket factories in China right now.

As for why Lao Zhou wasn't there, I hadn't really thought about that question.

Anyway, Chinese people aren't used to wearing down jackets anymore. For so many years, they've worn thick cotton-padded coats and trousers or military overcoats.

It seems that only in the last few years have people started wearing down jackets, and it seems that the concept of down jackets has only just emerged.

"Qiao Ge, do you mean to convert the Third Garment Factory into a down jacket factory?"

Lu Qiaoge nodded, but emphasized, "It's not me who's doing it, it's you who's doing the renovation. I'll be responsible for providing funding, technology, and sales."

Old Zhou blinked and couldn't help but ask, "So you mean you'll take the money and help with the sales, but won't participate in the factory's management?"

Lu Qiaoge looked at Lao Zhou with a half-smile: "You know the situation of the Third Garment Factory better than I do. If I were to go, I would definitely be ruthless, but that would be very dangerous, and I don't have that much time. It would be better if you did it yourselves."

If we don't have the equipment, we'll buy it. The design of the clothing and the sourcing of raw materials will also be handled by our Xiangyang Enterprise Office. I guarantee that the down jackets produced will definitely not be unsaleable.

Of course, the fabric quality can't compare to export goods, but we have a price advantage. We also have a quantity advantage, and there are no purchase restrictions or fabric ration coupons.

You can buy it as long as you have money.

Old Zhou knew that many goods no longer required coupons, but their prices would be higher than those that did require coupons.

He then asked Lu Qiaoge, "Where do you get the down in your down jacket? Where do you plan to get the down from?"

“We can cooperate with various communes. As far as I know, there are quite a few low-lying areas here. I heard there used to be a large wasteland that was very suitable for raising ducks and geese. As long as we solve the worries of our members, I believe that in three to five months, duck and goose farming in the surrounding areas of Jiangcheng will reach a certain scale and will become more and more common in the future. We will not lack duck and goose down.”

Old Zhou asked again, but didn't question it further. Instead, he happily slapped his hand on the desk.

Without a doubt, as long as Lu Qiaoge is involved, this matter will definitely succeed.

He's not worried about the fabric anymore.

Since Lu Qiaoge has this plan, she must have a way.

If this down jacket factory opens, it will not only boost the economy of the factory workers and the city, but more importantly, it will also benefit the farmers. This is extremely important.

In fact, rural people naturally like to raise chickens, ducks and geese, and they have unique advantages in terms of resources. However, there is a problem: they need to see the benefits of raising them.

If raising chickens, ducks, and geese is profitable, it can improve one's basic living standards.

Lu Qiaoge continued, "Of course, we need to address the concerns of our commune members. We can sign a purchase contract with the commune, pay a deposit in advance, and provide technical support, etc. We can also discuss how to maximize profits and improve the lives of our commune members to the greatest extent possible by selling duck meat, goose meat, and duck eggs. Speaking of which, this idea only came to me today after visiting Manshan Commune..."

Lu Qiaoge told him what she had seen today, and then took the opportunity to ask about the city's organized fair, asking what was still missing and what was still needed.

At this time of year, people in the city have almost finished eating all the cabbages and radishes they stored up over the winter.

The supply of vegetables in grocery stores is definitely not timely and is limited.

So farmers can sell the wild vegetables they picked last autumn, dried vegetables, and some local specialties, and even chickens, ducks, and geese.

They also make their own pickled vegetables, which can be sold.

If this market is approved and held as soon as possible, it will definitely solve the problem of vegetables for the workers and the public.

Old Zhou also felt that the other party was being too slow, so he made a phone call to urge them to speed things up, and then talked to Lu Qiaoge about Luo Ziwen.

"The main purpose was to subtly inquire about Luo Aijun. From what he said, he wanted to send his child to study in the United States, saying that it would be good for the child to learn things as soon as possible."

Lu Qiaoge nodded: "He's a father, so it's understandable that he thinks that way."

But in fact, Luo Ziwen's arrangement is very good and will definitely benefit Luo Aijun's future development.

Lu Qiaoge wasn't sure what the 1980s and 90s were like in this timeline, but one thing she had to admit was that even though the reforms had started earlier, there was still a distance between them.

Whether the child develops their career in China or Hong Kong, going to the US to study early is indeed a good choice.

But she certainly couldn't say that.

Even when facing Lao Zhou, one must be careful with one's words.

Old Zhou didn't think too much about it. Since the higher-ups had given their approval, it didn't matter where Luo Aijun went; it was just a matter of getting the paperwork done.

He said, "You can go back and ask Chu Sulan for her opinion, or Luo Aijun will also be fine. If possible, Luo Ziwen will process the relevant procedures immediately."

Lu Qiaoge: "Okay, I'll ask them when I get back."

Old Zhou picked up his briefcase: "Let's go, let's go to Vice Mayor Xu's office first and report your ideas about the down jacket factory."

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When Lu Qiaoge returned to the subdistrict office, Shao Le had just returned from the food factory. Lu Qiaoge gave Shao Le a car key. Although it was supposed to be a car provided for her, Lu Qiaoge usually rode a bicycle except when going to the commune or the city.

When they met at the entrance, Shao Le quickly told them about his schedule. The company office was now officially operational, and Lao Xie, Sister Chen, Lin Jun'an, and the others were in the warehouse organizing woven products.

We need to sort out the products that can be exported, and also separate out the products that cannot be exported but are very exquisite, as these also have a market in the domestic market.

For farmers, there's nothing particularly rare to be had. A basket of grains that can be exchanged for a box of matches or a few pieces of candied orange segments is practically free.

Even so, Lu Qiaoge set a high price for it.

For example, the basket I just mentioned was bought for one yuan. It couldn't be exported, but it could be sold to the north.

Lu Qiaoge has made contact with the No. 1 Department Store in Beidu, and they can ship the goods once they acquire another batch.

Therefore, cleaning the warehouse is a daily task.

Shao Le said, "This time we received a vase woven from Jinjin grass, which is very exquisite. We also contacted Manshan Commune, and they said they would go to the village to contact the person now and see what the situation is..."

(End of this chapter)