Early in the morning, Lin Wanqiu was awakened by the first rays of sunlight streaming through the window. Beside her, Chen Nian'an was still fast asleep, her tender little face filled with sweet fragrance. She quietly got up and went to the outer room. Opening the window, the fresh air rushed in, and in the distance, the crops in the fields swayed gently in the breeze, as if beckoning to her.
"It's a new day again." Lin Wanqiu took a deep breath and silently cheered herself up. Since starting her tofu business, her life has been busy and fulfilling, but she knows that to truly live a good life, she needs to seek greater development.
Recently, Lin Wanqiu heard that the commune's supply and marketing cooperative was looking for a stable tofu supplier, which gave her new hope. If she could cooperate with the cooperative, she could not only expand her sales channels but also take her tofu business to the next level. With that in mind, Lin Wanqiu decided to try her luck at the cooperative today.
After a quick wash, Lin Wanqiu went to the kitchen, took out some ingredients from her spatial storage, and prepared to make a hearty breakfast for Shen Nian'an. Soon, an enticing aroma wafted from the kitchen, attracting Shen Nian'an, who rubbed her sleepy eyes and came out of the room.
"Mom, it smells so good! What are we having for dinner today?" Shen Nian'an asked, yawning.
"I'm making you your favorite egg pancakes and millet porridge today," Lin Wanqiu said with a smile. "Nian'an, hurry up and wash up. After breakfast, Mom has to go to the commune's supply and marketing cooperative."
"Supply and marketing cooperative? Mother, what are you going there for?" Shen Nian'an asked curiously.
"Mother wants to talk to the supply and marketing cooperative about a partnership and sell our tofu to them. If the deal goes through, we'll be able to sell more tofu and our lives will get better and better," Lin Wanqiu explained patiently.
"That's great, Mom! You'll definitely succeed!" Shen Nian'an said excitedly, her eyes full of hope for the future.
After breakfast, Lin Wanqiu entrusted Shen Nian'an to her neighbor Xiao Hua's care, then slung a basket full of sample tofu over her shoulder and headed towards the commune's supply and marketing cooperative with high hopes. Along the way, she kept picturing the wonderful picture of a successful collaboration with the cooperative, and her steps grew increasingly lighter.
Soon, Lin Wanqiu arrived at the commune's supply and marketing cooperative. The cooperative was bustling with people, and a dazzling array of goods were on display. Lin Wanqiu looked around, searching for the person in charge.
"Comrade, where is the person in charge of the supply and marketing cooperative? I need to speak with him about something," Lin Wanqiu stopped a staff member and asked politely.
"Are you looking for Director Zhang? He's in his office. Just walk straight ahead from here, it's the second room on your right," the staff member said enthusiastically, pointing in the right direction.
"Thank you, comrade," Lin Wanqiu said gratefully, then walked towards the office.
Arriving at the office door, Lin Wanqiu straightened her clothes, took a deep breath, and gently knocked.
"Please come in." A steady voice came from inside.
Lin Wanqiu pushed open the door and saw a middle-aged man sitting at his desk, looking down at some documents. He looked up, saw Lin Wanqiu, and a look of confusion appeared on his face.
"Hello, are you Director Zhang?" Lin Wanqiu asked cautiously.
"Yes, it is. What can I do for you?" Director Zhang put down the documents in his hand and looked at Lin Wanqiu.
"Director Zhang, hello. I'm Lin Wanqiu from the Hongqi Production Brigade. I heard the supply and marketing cooperative is looking for a tofu supplier. I make tofu myself and would like to talk to you about a potential collaboration," Lin Wanqiu said, mustering her courage.
Director Zhang listened and looked Lin Wanqiu up and down with interest: "Oh? You make tofu? What's your advantage?"
Lin Wanqiu quickly took a piece of tofu from the basket and placed it on the table: "Director Zhang, please try my tofu. My tofu has a delicate texture and a rich bean flavor. It is made with fresh soybeans and clean water, without any adulteration. Moreover, I guarantee that I can supply a sufficient quantity of tofu every day."
Director Zhang picked up a piece of tofu, examined it carefully, and then tasted it. The tofu's delicate texture and rich bean aroma impressed him: "Hmm, it tastes really good. However, cooperating with the supply and marketing cooperative is no small matter. We still need to consider many aspects, such as price, supply stability, hygiene conditions, and so on."
Lin Wanqiu was prepared. She calmly said, "Director Zhang, don't worry about the price. I will definitely give you a reasonable price. There's no problem with the supply stability either. I can make a lot of tofu every day, and I will deliver it on time whenever you need it. I also pay great attention to hygiene. I clean and disinfect the tools for making tofu every day to ensure they are clean and hygienic."
Director Zhang nodded slightly after hearing Lin Wanqiu's words: "I can tell you're a straightforward person, but we still need to discuss this further. How about this, you leave your contact information first, and we'll let you know after we've discussed it."
Lin Wanqiu was overjoyed and quickly said, "Okay, Director Zhang, thank you so much. Here is my contact information, you can contact me anytime." As she spoke, she took out a piece of paper from her pocket with her home address and contact information written on it and handed it to Director Zhang.
After leaving the supply and marketing cooperative, Lin Wanqiu felt exceptionally relieved. Although the cooperation had not yet been finalized, she felt she had taken the first step towards success. She believed that as long as she persevered, she would definitely achieve her goal.
Back home, Lin Wanqiu couldn't wait to tell Shen Nian'an about her trip to the supply and marketing cooperative. Shen Nian'an was happy for her.
"Mom, you're amazing! I knew you could do it," Shen Nian'an said excitedly.
"It's not confirmed yet, but Mother will try her best." Lin Wanqiu smiled and patted Shen Nian'an's head. "Nian'an, you have to listen to Sister Xiaohua at home. Mother still has to make tofu."
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