As the garment factory ships its products.
Guan Yuxi kept only the initial investment and distributed all the profits to the villagers as dividends.
Although each family only received a few dollars, she also said that after expanding the scale, the factory's profits increased, and the money received in the future would also increase.
However, she also made it clear that once profits increase, a considerable portion will be set aside as a development fund to consider future development.
The villagers, who were already indignant about the reports that slandered Grandpa Guan, now had tasted the sweetness of success and were even more obedient to her.
Secretary Du: "..."
Alright, the five thousand yuan loan is settled.
Where did the money for the new machine come from?
Guan Yuxi smiled faintly, "Don't worry about that. Anyway, I didn't steal, rob, or take out any high-interest loans."
Secretary Du could only remain speechless once again.
He was more curious about where her money came from.
She just wouldn't say anything, and he couldn't do anything about it. "Just keep it to yourself. Give me a heads-up if anything happens. I'm getting old and my heart isn't good."
When force didn't work, he had to resort to emotional appeals.
Guan Yuxi smiled but remained silent.
Secretary Du wanted the garment factory to achieve outstanding results and become a benchmark in the city.
She understood perfectly.
However, guiding public opinion to its peak was just an ordinary thing for her.
For someone of Secretary Du's generation, this was extremely reckless and unbelievable.
Therefore, she had no choice but to remain silent.
Anyway, things will be resolved soon.
Fu Brand Garment Factory is operating at full capacity.
After gaining experience in the early stages, the workers became more and more skilled, and production capacity further increased.
Despite selling and producing simultaneously, the warehouse quickly filled up.
The expanded storage capacity is three times that of before.
Leng Qingshi looked at the mountain of clothes and felt a chill run down his spine.
What if they can't be sold...?
He simply couldn't believe it!
He knew a little about the Guan family's wealth.
Even if Grandpa Guan were alive, he wouldn't be able to come up with that much money. Where could Guan Yuxi, a weak woman, get the money from?
Considering that Leng Lie had not shown up for nearly two months, he felt even more uneasy.
"Xiaoxi, how about we stop working for now?"
"This weather is just too hot, how about we give everyone a day off?"
In the height of summer, the mountains of clothes are almost entirely summer garments. If they don't sell this year, they'll have to wait until next year!
Not only did she fail to recoup her costs, Guan Yuxi also spent lavishly on paying workers' wages and bonuses.
In addition, the negative impact of "old revolutionaries degenerating into local tyrants" led to a decrease in the sales volume of the garment factory.
Apart from Shuanghe Commune's own supply and marketing cooperative, almost all others ceased cooperation.
Guan Yuxi shook her head and said, "Uncle, you don't need to worry. I'm more worried that there won't be enough goods to sell!"
She turned to Xu Meng'an and instructed, "Except for those with whom we have signed contracts and have a stable supply, raise the prices by 30% for all other new suppliers, and do not include shipping!"
Xu Meng'an, Zhang Yuanli, and the others looked at each other in bewilderment.
These days, even if prices are lowered, sales are decreasing, let alone raising them.
Furthermore, employees from the city's chemical plants and food factories would occasionally cause trouble, claiming that the overwhelming public opinion was also affecting their sales.
Fortunately, Guan Yuxi gave the workers high bonuses and dividends, which united the villagers of Lengjiagou.
Whenever someone came to cause trouble, the villagers would automatically and spontaneously deal with them without the garment factory needing to intervene.
Although Xu Mengxin and Zhang Yuanli did not understand, they were used to obeying orders.
After they left, Leng Qingshu puffed on his pipe and said to Guan Yuxi, "Xiao Xi, things have come to this point, and there's probably no turning back."
Don't worry, no matter what the consequences are, your uncle and your brothers will stand with you.
Even if we incur huge debts, we're not afraid; we'll pay them back slowly.
But if things don't go as you expect, don't be discouraged.
He's not afraid of anything else now, except that if he can't sell them, Guan Yuxi might do something stupid in a moment of despair!
Guan Yuxi smiled wryly, "Uncle, don't worry, I have something on my mind."
Money was not something she cared about at all.
The only thing I'm worried about now is Leng Lie.
It's been over two months, and there's still no news.
We agreed that we would only be gone for a few days!
Thinking of this, Guan Yuxi went to Minister Zhao again, "Uncle Zhao, has Leng Lie sent any news back?"
Minister Zhao shook his head. "He was on a classified mission this time."
They were directly assigned by the military; I don't know for sure.
However, regarding that matter you mentioned last time, I've uncovered some clues..."
Ever since Guan Yuxi emphasized the matter of the scarred man Zhao Kuangying again last time.
Minister Zhao changed his approach and re-investigated, only to discover that the person currently in custody had been replaced!
Although the man in prison looked extremely similar to him, even the scars on his face were almost identical.
However, Minister Zhao immediately realized that the man was an imposter!
This was something Guan Yuxi had already guessed.
Now that it's been confirmed, it's simply a matter of a stone being dropped.
"So what does Uncle Zhao plan to do?"
Her eyes were calm and steady, like an ancient well.
Minister Zhao smoked his cigarette in a somber mood.
Guan Yuxi wasn't in a hurry, so she quietly waited for him to make a decision.
After a long silence, he finally made up his mind.
"I want to expose it! At any cost!"
He didn't know much information.
But they are definitely not as completely ignorant as Guan Yuxi.
He keenly realized that Leng Lie's mission might be related to the escaped antique dealer.
Both publicly and privately, he has a responsibility to stand up!
"good!"
Guan Yuxi's smile widened.
An unexpected yet perfectly logical answer.
"Then don't do anything. When someone comes to investigate, just tell the truth."
She got up to say goodbye, slightly altering her original plan.
The following day, the Hongshi Daily published a short message:
After investigation, the "old revolutionary incident" has been found to be unsubstantiated. There is no corresponding "old revolutionary" in this city. The person and the incident cannot be matched with any retired veteran. We hope that the media and all comrades will not spread or believe rumors.
The document below bears the seal of the Municipal Party Committee and the signature of Secretary Song Jingqi.
Although many people are dissatisfied with this, they are not convinced by this "investigation conclusion" which lacks sincerity.
But no one dared to confront the city's top leader.
Thus, whether they liked it or not, the turmoil surrounding the "Old Revolutionary Incident" suddenly subsided at its peak.
Reporter Lin and his editor-in-law were so angry they almost couldn't breathe, but they were no match for their superiors and had to give up.
Just when everyone thought the matter had simply passed and left no trace.
Letters filled with real names accusing "old revolutionary Guan XX of occupying the mountain as a king, causing heavy casualties among innocent villagers with guns and cannons" were sent to major newspapers and municipal and higher-level government agencies.
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