Therefore, I plan to add a design department to the handicraft factory. We can't just rely on collecting from the countryside; we also need to create our own brand.

Also, I plan to hire another batch of workers, but for now, I don't intend to hire them from outside; I'll recruit them from your family members.

"Factory manager, this..."

"Also, is there time to clear out a room specifically for me? I plan to arrange for them to stay here. I have some design drawings here, and I plan to secretly produce some toys or something, making a one-time profit each time. Once they're on the market, I'll immediately switch to something else and stop producing the original ones."

All I want is some mending and patching. But it can only be temporary work.

"Factory manager, what's going on?"

"No matter what, I need to let them know near Beijing that our handicraft factory still holds a certain market share and can't be easily squeezed out by them."

"That's right, they're really something. As soon as we have a new product on the market, someone can make a similar one and sell it within three days. It's infuriating."

"That's right, this is a good idea. I'd like to see if they can keep up with the speed."

I never expected that within two months, I would receive a steady stream of very nice handmade products from various places, products that were not available near Beijing.

I set prices for each item based on its style, design, and other factors, deducting shipping costs, etc. In addition, I showed Miss Linda photos of each item through foreigners stationed in Beijing.

I didn't expect Miss Linda to be so helpful; she placed the order so quickly.

It can be said that a new batch of goods was loaded onto the cruise ship just before the Spring Festival.

At the same time, I bought another machine through Miss Linda. Now, "Li's Fried Food" is slowly being shipped all over the country. It can be said that "Li's Fried Food" has firmly occupied the forefront of the market.

Meanwhile, "Gao's Fried Nuts" had already developed its own fried nut recipe, but it was limited to five-spice flavor and had no other flavors.

At the same time, they are also researching other flavors. In any case, they have many flavors on hand and are also researching other flavors.

Furthermore, no matter how large a quantity of "Gao's Fried Nuts" is produced, it still can't win over the hearts of ordinary people because not long ago, during the Spring Festival, it was advertising on television and radio.

They hired the most famous celebrity to endorse their products, and one person endorsed three of their own brands at the same time. It can be said that now not only the streets and alleys of Beijing know about "Mianmiao" clothes, but also that "Li's Fried Goods" are the most authentic and that "handmade" works of art are the most beautiful.

As a result, "Gao's Fried Food" could only be sold sporadically and could not enter major supply and marketing cooperatives or privately owned shops.

There's no way around it; no matter where you sell it, people insist on the fancy packaging of "Li's Fried Nuts" and it has to have their own exclusive design.

It can be said that all those who cooperate with supply and marketing cooperatives and major shops follow the route of high-end packaging, and use oil paper for packaging with special markings. It can be said that some people now specifically choose to buy from that store and only buy that brand.

As for those who are reluctant to spend money, they buy goods from roadside stalls, but those are for their own consumption.

When it comes to giving gifts, it's better to buy pre-packaged ones; after all, these kinds of gifts are considered more classy these days.

What he didn't expect was that not long after he launched a large number of toys into the market, Wang Yong actually found him.

"That's all."

"yes"

"No, Wang, are you kidding me! Why should I help you?"

"We are classmates."

"Classmate? Is this how Wang classmate treats me?"

They're stealing my business and market share from behind!

I wouldn't recognize a classmate like that!

"I don't think I'm stealing your business, I just feel that whoever has the power can call the shots and make money."

"It's really good, otherwise I wouldn't have let your workshop stay open until now."

"you"

“Wang, you really shouldn’t have come to see me. No matter how you look at it, we are just business competitors.”

Even from a school perspective, he's just a classmate I've never interacted with, not even a friend. What do you think? In this situation, do you think I would help you?

"But if you don't help me, I can't think of anyone else who can. You have money and ability, this is a piece of cake for you."

“It is indeed a small matter, but I will not waste my money on it.”

"Are you just going to stand by and watch your classmate die without helping?"

"Wang, you're exaggerating a bit! You're perfectly fine, aren't you? Besides, I don't have that ability."

Even if I did, I wouldn't do it. Putting aside everything else, the current situation of your factory is not optimistic, and it's hard to say whether it can be saved.

And the most crucial point is that, in my opinion, your factory's current products are outdated; I don't need them, so I can't help you dispose of them.

"Can't we just send it overseas?"

"It's precisely because they're shipped overseas that they become outdated so quickly. If Ziwei hadn't kept up with the times, my factory would have ended up like yours, probably half-dead by now."

"But if you don't help me, do you know what you'll be facing?"

"What"

"superior"

"Wang, what are you doing? You should think this through. If you take another step forward, you will be committing a crime and will go to jail."

"Who are you trying to scare? There are only a few of us here, and they are all my men. Who would tell anyone?"

"I'll let you go if you help me or give me money."

"Really? Then I'll be honest with you, helping you is out of the question. As for the money, that depends on your ability to get it."

"You don't think you're so great just because your man is a lousy soldier, do you? Let me tell you, I'm not afraid of you at all."

"If you won't help me, then give me the money."

"How can I take it? I never carry too much money with me when I go out."

"Of course I know that. You are in my hands now. All you need to do is have your family or friends come and pay to ransom you."

I won't do anything to you, you just need to cooperate obediently.

"What if I don't cooperate obediently?"

"Then don't blame me for being impolite."

"So, you had a gun! I thought it was something else."

You don't seem afraid.

"There's nothing to be afraid of. I've not only seen this before, but I've also played with it. Want to give it a try?"

"Are you looking for death?"

"In that case, Li, I'm sorry, but we'll have to tie her up."

"yes"