Reborn as a New Farmer of the 1980s

Reborn during the early days of China’s reform and opening, the narrator finds himself in the 1980s countryside. In this setting, the past is still a cold reference, yet it is also a fresh start....

Chapter 558: Actually I want to register Nike

Just as Wan Feng was daydreaming, a car horn sounded in the distance.

Wan Feng's mood brightened, and he immediately looked towards the tip of Xiaonan Mountain.

A few seconds later, a Jiefang appeared in sight, followed by another Jiefang.

Wan Feng cheered and turned around and rushed down the stairs.

If it was a Jiefang truck that came, Wan Feng would have thought that it was the Chaoyang Tire Factory that came to deliver tires, but since there were two Jiefang trucks and they were also bringing trailers, it was obviously not them that were delivering tires.

Since he is not here to deliver tires, then he is here to pull the tractor.

When Wan Feng ran out from the team headquarters building, two Jiefang trucks with trailers had already stopped at the gate of the machinery factory.

The two buyers named Xiao and Li who came last time walked out of the cabs of the two cars.

Zhang Hai appeared out of nowhere and rushed forward to shake hands with the other party.

"Captain Zhang, we arrived just in time, didn't we?"

"You're a true believer. You came on the day you said you would, without a second thought. Come on, come sit in our headquarters for a while."

"Wait a moment, is your tractor ready?"

Zhang Hai pointed towards the yard of the machinery factory and said, "It's been ready for a long time, just waiting for you to come. Go in and take a look, I guarantee it's in great condition."

Purchasing Manager Xiao actually went into the yard to take a look, and saw that the three tractors were neatly placed in the shed of the machinery factory.

"Sure enough, it looks completely different with the matching tires. It's much better looking than before. Now it's more presentable. Captain Zhang, please arrange for someone to load the truck, including the tractor and trailer. Our fleet has two Jiefang trucks with trailers to pull the three four-wheelers, right?"

"It was too full, so we packed two more."

Zhang Hai took Xiao Caigou to the team headquarters, obviously to settle accounts.

Only Purchasing Manager Li was left to watch the loading.

Wan Feng did not go to the team headquarters. He did not want to join in the fun when people were settling accounts. He would rather not watch than watch with envy, so he decided not to watch. He was directing the loading of the trucks in the yard.

Xiao Dexiang directed the Liberation vehicle into the yard and arrived at a checkpoint at one end of the yard.

This slope was specially built in the yard for loading tractors. When the car is leaning on the edge of the slope, the cargo bed is exactly level with the edge.

Xiao Dexiang called out a few workers from the workshop and pushed the tractor directly up the slope and into the truck bed. The main truck bed could just hold two truck heads, and then a tractor trailer was loaded into the Jiefang trailer.

Another Jiefang truck was equipped with a truck head and two truck beds. In less than an hour, three tractors were loaded onto the truck.

Cover the wheels of the tractor and trailer with cover wood, and tie them tightly with ropes to prevent them from running around in the trailer and causing unnecessary damage.

After loading the truck, Wan Feng also entered the team headquarters.

Xiao, the purchasing manager, had already settled the bill and was chatting with Zhang Hai and the old accountant in the team headquarters when he saw Wan Feng come in and asked, "Is the truck loaded?"

Wan Feng nodded: "It's installed."

Xiao Liang stood up and said, "Now that it's installed, let's hurry on. Our leader is a little worried about us ordering a new tractor, so he told us to go back quickly so he can take a look."

Judging from the tone of this guy, it seems that he is highly valued by the leader.

"Purchasing Manager Xiao, don't be anxious. We still have something to discuss with you. It won't take long." Wan Feng stopped Xiao Liang who was about to leave.

"What's the matter? Tell me!"

"Shen Yang is going to hold a North China Conference on the 10th of next month. Did you know that?"

Xiao Liang nodded: "I know, we were planning to join in the fun."

"We've also signed up to participate in the exhibition, mainly to display our tractors, but it's quite troublesome for us to transport our tractors there. What I mean is, if your tractor doesn't sell that day, can we borrow one to display at the exhibition?"

Xiao Liang thought for a moment and said, "This is a good thing. It's like advertising to increase the product's visibility. We should support it. I'll go back and tell our leader. He's quite open-minded, and I think he'll support it. After all, if the product is well-known, won't it help us sell it?"

It's a pleasure to deal with smart people.

"If your leader agrees, please reserve one for that day. Otherwise, you'll be in the dark."

"If we can sell it, who would keep it? We can just come back and take it away after we sell it."

This was said very straightforwardly, and Wan Feng liked to hear it.

"Then it's a deal. If all the tractors are sold out before the show starts, you can come back and get more, and we'll continue production."

“That’s for sure.”

Xiao Liang stood up and left the team headquarters accompanied by Zhang Hai and Wan Feng.

Two Jiefang trucks had already driven out of the machinery factory and stopped on the side of the road.

Xiao Liang jumped into the car and waved, and the Jiefang drove away with a hum.

Zhang Hai walked back and forth excitedly with his hands behind his back, looking very proud and satisfied.

"Finally sold three of them. This thing was a big hit, selling for over 10,000 yuan in one go."

"Uncle Zhang Hai, can we be as deep as the ocean? You're so proud of just two dollars. What's your name?"

"Get lost, you little bastard! Why don't you just make me happy?"

"Don't be happy yet. We've sold the tractor, but there are some things we need to do. You should go to the commune one of these days and ask about applying for a patent for our tractor. Then, register the trademarks for our products, including the shoes and my clothes. We'll pay for the registration of the clothes ourselves."

"Apply for a patent? Register a trademark? What's the point?"

"It's not very useful now, but it will definitely be useful in the future. It doesn't cost much to apply and register now. It would be best if you could get the commune to cover the cost for us. If the commune really won't, we can pay for it ourselves. This must be done. Wait for me to list the product names. I'll do it now. Please review it after I'm done."

Wan Feng ran to the team headquarters, asked for paper and pen, and started listing the names of the products.

Ten minutes later, Zhang Hai saw the product list listed by Wan Feng.

"The Inna River brand small tractor is nice, and has a strong local flavor. The Pegasus series of sports casual shoes are also good. The name is very catchy, and the design is also very well drawn. The horse really looks like it's flying."

Wan Feng sighed, "I was thinking of Nike, but it's been ten years since then."

"Nike? What's that? What a weird name?"

Zhang Hai repeated, then scrolled down the list: "Fengfeng School clothing, Yanwu tape recorder, Chengfeng brand electric fan... What are these things? When did we ever make electric fans?"

"It will be made next year and will be on the market in the summer. It's a simple thing."

Zhang Hai began to scratch his head: "With so many projects, can we handle them all?"

"The tape recorder there is mine, and the electric fan belongs to the team. It doesn't require any technical skills. I've even made an induced draft fan, so I'm worried I can't make an electric fan. The principles are similar."

Zhang Hai was speechless. Wan Feng said it was simple, so it shouldn't be that difficult. They had already built a tractor, so an electric fan was really nothing.