The counters and shelves inside the shop were cleaned, and the floor was rinsed with water.
The doors and windows that needed repairing were repaired or patched.
This makes the whole shop look much fresher and brighter.
When Lin Yu saw the finished signboard, it read "Qingshan Food Specialty Store" in large characters, with a picture of a red sun peeking out in front of it.
"It looks really good, thank you, master."
The carpenter and his apprentice carried the sign over, and were pleased to hear her praise it so highly.
"Thank you, we'll help you hang it up."
It's a good thing that someone helped hang the sign; they used the shop's ladder to climb up.
Several people watched over the location from below, and after aligning it, they nailed the sign up.
After seeing the master off, Lin Yu stood with her hands on her hips, looking around the entire shop.
As soon as you walk through the main entrance, you'll see the eye-catching signboard above, and then you'll see the large counter inside the store.
Lin Yu rolled her eyes, picked up a bucket of paint, and wrote on the counter: "Qingshan Foods - Honest and Fair to All Ages".
That same day, Li Lanhua drove the factory's large truck and delivered all the goods.
A large truck was parked in front of the store, its cargo compartment fully loaded with goods.
These days, entertainment options are limited, so everyone loves to watch the excitement.
Upon seeing this, everyone came over to look, and some even said enthusiastically, "What are you moving? Let me help."
Several kind-hearted people immediately helped carry the goods from the car into the store.
Several workers then carried the goods into the warehouse at the back.
Lin Yu quickly said to them, "Thank you everyone, we're opening a specialty store, welcome to come and patronize us."
An older woman recognized the name "Qingshan Foods" on the signboard and said, "Aren't you the factory that sells sweet potato vermicelli and canned goods?"
Lin Yu smiled and said, "Yes, big sister, you know us?"
The woman clapped her hands dramatically: "Of course I know! Last month, the department store was arrested for deliberately giving canned goods to speculators."
This is big news in the provincial capital.
No one expected that the sales clerks at the department store always said they were out of stock.
It turns out that the goods never even reached the department store shelves.
It's not just food factory products, but also popular items like towels, fabrics, and thermos flasks.
Once the goods arrive, the department store always prioritizes selling them to those people.
Normally, you couldn't buy them at all in department stores.
Many people have tried to find ways to buy it on the black market, but no one has ever thought of this.
The woman gritted her teeth and said, "I've bought from them several times, and I've spent so much money on them. These people are really no good."
Those who were arrested are now despised by everyone.
People don't trust department stores much anymore.
Lin Yu's shop came into being because of this.
"We are all employees of the food factory, and we treat everyone fairly, young and old."
The woman asked happily, "And what are the prices here?"
In order not to disrupt the market, Lin Yu naturally set the same price as other sellers.
Even so, the woman still said, "I'll still buy from you from now on."
She no longer believed that department stores could be honest and trustworthy.
Lin Yu said, "Of course you're welcome. Our goods are delivered directly from the factory, so they're safe and reliable."
And so, even before the shop opened, it had already gained a reputation within a ten-mile radius.
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The next day was the official opening day of the specialty store.
Everyone was nervous and apprehensive.
Lin Yu encouraged them: "Don't worry, our store isn't about selling a lot of goods, but about serving as a window for everyone to get to know our factory."
After all, this is the provincial capital, a place bustling with people.
People from all over the world often gather here.
Through this store, people from many places can get to know them.
It helps to increase brand awareness.
After listening to Lin Yu's words, the group assured him that they would treat their guests with great hospitality.
Introduce the factory's products properly.
"Alright, let's open the door then."
Lin Yu opened the door and saw several familiar faces already waiting at the door.
She asked in surprise, "Big sister, what's going on here?"
These people were the same ones who came to join in the fun yesterday.
"We've come to patronize your business. Congratulations on your opening!"
Lin Yu smiled and said, "Oh, thank you, big sister. Please come in and have a look."
Several sales clerks quickly stepped forward to introduce the products to them.
The woman looked left and right. The shop didn't have much decoration, but it was clean and bright.
It's so pleasant to look at.
The goods on the shelves are neatly arranged, which is pleasing to the eye.
"Not bad, not bad. I think your store is even better than the counters in the department store."
Lin Yu is no match for her; she has a wide variety of goods, while Lin Yu only has a few items.
However, she has opening discounts, which she obtained after consulting with her superiors.
"For the first three days after opening, you can get a handful of vermicelli with every ten yuan purchase, and a can of food with every twenty yuan purchase."
The woman seemed to be from a well-off family, so she quickly bought ten yuan worth of things and was about to leave.
Before leaving, he said, "You guys are doing great. I'll go back and call a few neighbors for you."
After saying that, he left without waiting for Lin Yu's reply.
Xiao Fang exclaimed, "They're so incredibly hospitable!"
Lin Yu laughed and said, "Yes, I guess it's because I really don't like department stores."
Lin Yu knew that the department store not only engaged in speculation and profiteering, but also sold counterfeit goods.
She just didn't dare say it.
The older woman must have sensed something, which is why she was so happy to see this specialty store.
She kept her word, and soon after she returned, she brought several people with her.
They're probably all her close friends.
These people also spent quite a bit, splitting the bill between each other and even getting two cans of food.
"Let's go back and each of us will take half."
The group chatted happily as they carried their shopping baskets away.
Xiaoju asked worriedly, "Factory manager, won't we lose money doing this?"
They sell at the same price as everyone else, but they also give away freebies.
Lin Yu explained to her, "Not only will you not lose money, you will actually make a profit, because there are no middlemen in the middle."
She explained the costs and profits involved to them.
After hearing this, everyone understood: "That's great! Wouldn't it be even better if we could open stores all over the country?"
Lin Yu said, "That's not quite right. Our strength is limited after all, and we still have to rely on the strength of other partners."
To distribute their products nationwide, they certainly can't rely solely on themselves.
As long as partners are honest and trustworthy, they can achieve a win-win situation through cooperation.
However, before that, Lin Yu needs to make Qingshan Food Factory famous.
At that time, the concept of copyright did not yet exist.
There's nothing they can do if others want to pirate their work.
However, as long as the brand has a large enough reputation, introducing the concept of anti-counterfeiting will naturally make people aware of the existence of counterfeit goods.
She doesn't object to people from other places producing agricultural products, but she doesn't want them to use the name of Qingshan Foods.
Because she cannot control the raw materials and production process of other people.
This signboard needs to be maintained; Lin Yu will not allow it to be infringed upon by pirates.
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