"This afternoon, the supply and marketing cooperative told us that many similar products of our popcorn and spicy potato chips have appeared on the market. Not only are they cheaper than ours, but they also come in larger portions."
After finally seeing the brigade become prosperous, his colleagues began to look at him with more respect.
Now look what's happened! With so many counterfeit products suddenly appearing, will their small snacks from the workshops still be able to sell?
"Uncle, it's a minor problem, don't panic."
Ruan Qiushui had long anticipated this day; it's normal for others to be envious of your business and engage in imitation and competition.
We're about to start reform and opening up, and that's the time to let a hundred flowers bloom; otherwise, how can we promote economic development?
However, the counterfeit product appeared a little later than she had anticipated.
"How can we not be worried? They're selling for so much less than us. Even if the supply and marketing cooperative were to choose, they'd choose the one with the higher profit margin."
Although the taste is a little worse than ours, it's more affordable. If he had to choose, he would choose the cheaper one too.
"Uncle, you must have faith in me and in the small workshops of our brigade."
"We can't stop others from imitating us. But we can keep those imitators behind us."
"Uncle, come with me to the dam now, and I'll provide you with a solution."
Ruan Qiushui tidied up the table and led Gu Xianjin outside.
Gu Xianjin was filled with trepidation, but he could only do as Ruan Qiushui said.
"Ruan girl, you've come."
When Xie Xiuying saw Ruan Qiushui arrive, she quickly stepped forward.
"Ruan girl, what are we going to do about our workshop's business?"
Xie Xiuying had also heard about this and was extremely worried. She could only place her hopes on Ruan Qiushui.
"Auntie, don't panic, everyone, don't panic."
Ruan Qiushui calmed everyone's anxious hearts, rolled up her sleeves, tied her apron, and stood by the earthen stove.
"Imitators in the market will only ever imitate, but we are different; we can innovate."
"Now I'll tell you how to make the other flavors of snacks."
"First, let's talk about potato chips. Besides the spicy flavor, we can also make sweet ones, like tomato or milk/honey. First..."
"Then, we can also make the savory flavor into roast meat flavor, braised flavor..."
"We can even change the shape, turning the thin slices into straight strips the thickness of a finger, or wavy strips..."
"As for popcorn, that's even easier to explain. The original white sugar can be replaced with brown sugar, honey, or even milk..."
While explaining, Ruan Qiushui demonstrated the techniques using materials available on the spot.
"If we want to stay ahead of the imitators forever, we just need to launch a new flavor every one or two months."
"However, we must be strict about food safety. This is the key to our Hongqi Brigade's small snack workshop establishing its reputation."
Food safety is of paramount importance.
"My goodness, I never imagined that such a small potato and corn kernel could be made into so many different dishes!"
"Yeah, I wonder what's going on in that girl Ruan's head? How come she's so clever?"
Everyone held Ruan Qiushui in awe.
"These are just my personal thoughts. I also hope that everyone can create more delicious dishes based on their own experience and taste."
If you can't lead a team, then work yourself to death.
If we rely on her for everything, we won't be able to lead this team.
"Ruan girl, you've solved a huge problem for your uncle. I don't know how to thank you enough."
Gu Xianjin wiped away his tears with emotion.
Just now, he thought the brigade's workshops were going to be disbanded.
"What are you thanking me for? I'm taking this salary."
Ruan Qiushui held the title of food researcher, but also received work points in the brigade and a year-end bonus.
"How can they be the same?"
Gu Xianjin waved his hand repeatedly, saying that these were all separate matters and should not be confused.
"Alright, her uncle, if you really want to thank Ruan girl, just give her a bigger bonus at the end of the year."
I've put my mind to it and offered suggestions; this can be considered a form of technology investment, so we can't let Ruan Yatou suffer a loss.
"Okay, okay, that's for sure."
Gu Xianjin agreed with a smile.
What does profit sharing matter as long as the small workshop doesn't close down?
"We should give Ruan a larger share of the profits."
Everyone present had no objection to the proposal.
"Everyone's busy, I'll be going now."
Seeing everyone busy making new flavors to send to the supply and marketing cooperative, Ruan Qiushui turned around and went back to the clinic.
"Ah Qiu, you're back?"
Yang Chuchu was squatting at the entrance of the clinic. When she saw Ruan Qiushui return, she quickly got up.
"Are your uncle and aunt here?"
Ruan Qiushui spotted the black sedan from afar. Yang Chuchu was there too, so she must have come to pick her up.
"Yes, my parents said that things have been taken care of and that I can go back to work without worry."
Yang Chuchu took Ruan Qiushui's hand and walked towards the car.
Right now, Yang Limin and Chu Fang are taking out the food they brought for Ruan Qiushui from the trunk.
"Little Ruan, I feel so bad for troubling you to take care of Chuchu these past few days."
Chu Fang piled the malted milk powder, fruit, and pastries into Ruan Qiushui's arms.
"Chuchu is so happy in the Red Flag Brigade, all thanks to you."
Yang Limin was also very happy that his daughter was able to get over the pain of heartbreak.
Actually, they were embarrassed to ask Yang Chuchu to come to the Hongqi Brigade to avoid trouble at first.
They were also thinking about what would happen if their daughter didn't adapt well, or what would happen if Ruan Qiushui found it troublesome.
But seeing their cheerful and lively daughter now, they knew they had made the right decision.
"Don't blame your uncle and aunt for taking matters into their own hands and disturbing your peace and quiet."
If the Zhu family hadn't been so difficult to deal with, they wouldn't have asked Yang Chuchu to avoid them.
If Chuchu were still working at the post office, the Zhu family would be capable of anything.
This time, thanks to the bastard child in that mistress's belly, who exploited the Zhu family's weaknesses, we were able to get rid of these wolves with no effort at all.
"Uncle and Auntie, you're too kind. I'm so happy that Chuchu came to the brigade to play with me. How could I feel like I'm bothering her?"
Yang Chuchu has a likable personality and no bad intentions. She feels very comfortable around people with this kind of personality.
"That's good, that's good."
Chu Fang breathed a sigh of relief; it was good that she wasn't disturbed.
"Then we'll take Chuchu back. Ruan girl, come over to our house sometime, and your Aunt Fang will cook you something delicious."
They were in a hurry to go to the old man's house for dinner and couldn't stay long.
"Ah Qiu, I'll miss you. I'll come to the brigade to visit you again after I've rested."
The Red Flag Brigade is so much fun, much more fun than the city.
"good."
Ruan Qiushui waved goodbye and said goodbye to Yang Chuchu and the other two.
"It's terrible! Anqin has vomited a lot of blood and is dying. Ruan Zhiqing, you must go and see her!"
He Yongjun rushed to the entrance of the clinic, drenched in sweat.
"What's going on? I'm just grabbing my things and leaving."
Ruan Qiushui quickly went inside, picked up her medical kit, and turned to run outside with He Yongjun.
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