Don't underestimate the temptation of just one cent off.

If prices are reduced too much, people will doubt the quality. Smaller discounts, on the other hand, are more likely to appeal to people's desire for bargains.

This will give them the feeling that they've gotten a good deal.

Moreover, from a marketing perspective, it can better stimulate the public's consumption psychology.

This explains why so many things sold for over ten dollars and ninety-nine cents in later generations.

Upon hearing that they could save a penny, the crowd surged together, forming three deep tiers.

Jiang Sheng hadn't even had time to set up his stall before he started frantically shipping out the goods.

Early in the morning, although there was a slight breeze, it was still too much for so many people, and with the heat of July, the two of them were soon drenched in sweat.

The two sold their goods and received money at the same time, not even having time to wipe the sweat from their foreheads.

With fewer people around, Jiang Sheng took the opportunity to wipe his sweat. Looking at the cans beside him, he found that most of them were empty, with only two or three cans of chicken and two or three cans of fruit left.

Goodness, only half an hour has passed, and business is already even busier than it was a few days ago!

As a result, the smile on his face became even more enthusiastic.

Twenty minutes later, not only canned goods and socks, but also all the daily necessities such as soap and toothbrushes that were wholesaled today were sold out.

Looking at the money box, which was full, Zhao Defu and Jiang Sheng smiled at each other, satisfied, and packed up to leave.

The two packed up their stall and returned to Jiang Sheng's home, each holding an ice pop, eating and chatting.

...

Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill.

Zhao Nianmeng hurried to the factory and ran into Lin Jiafu.

The two people met face to face.

Lin Jiafu was slightly taken aback at first, then quickly smiled and said, "Director Zhao, what a coincidence."

Just as Zhao Nianmeng was about to speak, she noticed the dark circles under Lin Jiafu's eyes and was somewhat surprised.

"Team Leader Lin, what's wrong? Didn't you get enough rest last night?"

Lin Jiafu's smile froze, and he could only manage a forced smile: "It's nothing, my stomach is a little uncomfortable, I tossed and turned for a while last night and didn't sleep well."

That's what he said, but his heart was bleeding.

When he got home last night, he quickly put all the money into his suitcase.

Prepare to plug the hole.

If his misdeeds are discovered, it won't be as simple as just covering up the hole.

Misappropriation of state-owned assets, resulting in a large loss of state-owned assets, and if the amount reaches a certain threshold, will be punishable by death.

Thinking about it this way, Lin Jiafu felt a chill run down his spine and quickly took the money back to the factory that night.

Because of the back-and-forth travel that night, and because he was also thinking about the leaders' inspection the next day, he didn't sleep well all night.

If it weren't for that kid Jiang Sheng...

He was so angry he wanted to grind his teeth!

"You need to take care of yourself," Zhao Nianmeng said hurriedly, without thinking too much. "The leaders will be here in a little while. Let's have a meeting quickly and get everything ready."

Lin Jiafu looked unwell, but he could only force himself to stay alert.

However, seeing that Zhao Nianmeng seemed to be in a good mood, with a smile on her face, Lin Jiafu suppressed his irritation and quickly stepped forward to walk alongside her.

"Director Zhao, you seem to be in a good mood today. Is there something that makes you happy?"

He made a joke.

Zhao Nianmeng smiled faintly.

"Maybe so. It's about the reform of state-owned enterprises. I have some ideas in mind."

Upon hearing this, Lin Jiafu's smile faltered slightly.

"Does Director Zhao's statement mean there's a solution?"

Zhao Nianmeng glanced at him, then, as if struck by a thought, smiled and shook her head: "Not yet, but I believe that where there's a will, there's a way, right?"

It all depends on human effort...

Lin Jiafu immediately thought of himself.

If it weren't for that kid yesterday, things wouldn't have escalated to this point!

He has to recoup his investment with interest.

Thinking it over, he took out the speech he had prepared long ago.

“I do have a little bit of an opinion on this,” Lin Jiafu quickly said, “If this method succeeds, I hope it can help solve the factory’s difficulties!”

"Yeah?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Nianmeng turned her head to look at the other person's serious expression, and hesitated for a moment, wondering whether she should tell the other person about the proposal.

But remembering her conversation with her younger brother the night before, she quietly withdrew her thoughts.

There's no other reason than that my brother would never harm her!