Chapter 278 Let's get down to business
When Cen Yan returned home from get off work, a large crowd had already gathered at her doorstep. Judging by the number of heads, there were definitely no fewer than fifty people. It seemed that Political Commissar Lu's "propaganda" had been effective.
Now everyone in the residential compound knows that she's going to lead everyone in starting a side business.
"She's off work! Cen Yan is back from get off work!" Someone shouted, and immediately a group of people swarmed around Cen Yan, looking at her excitedly.
Cen Yan raised her hand and said, "Sisters, don't get too excited. Let's go inside and talk. But we don't have enough chairs, so let's go back and bring a stool over. We might be talking until quite late tonight."
"Also, since it's so hot, I'll prepare hot water for everyone. You can bring your own kettles and help yourselves with it—whether to warm your hands or drink. We'll meet at my house in half an hour, is that alright?"
"Are you going to teach us how to make the things the supply and marketing cooperative needs today?"
Cen Yan: "Today, let's have a short meeting first, mainly to discuss the future production methods and what we need to prepare. Then, everyone can decide whether or not to participate in this group to do side business and focus on production."
After saying that, Cen Yan pushed her old bicycle into the courtyard. She went to the kitchen to put water in the pot, added firewood to boil the water, and then went into her space to wash off the dust.
I must say, even on a cold day, taking a shower in this warm place all year round is so comfortable, unlike outside where even with hot water, it's unbearable.
I really don't understand how Qi Jingchuan can stand taking a bath in the yard every day.
When Cen Yan came out after taking a shower, a lot of people had gathered in the courtyard. Everyone was carrying a kettle full of hot water and a small stool.
"Two people, come help me move the table out." At Cen Yan's command, two of her sisters-in-law immediately stepped forward to help.
Cen Yan organized everything she needed, then went into the kitchen, took out the lard she had prepared, and went to the studio to get other materials before officially starting her little meeting with her sisters-in-law.
"Dear sisters-in-law, I'm sure you all already knew the details of the family side business I proposed before you came here. Here, I want to reiterate the key point: the family side business is permitted by the organization, and I have my own production license. Regardless of whether you are willing to join the group for side businesses after this meeting, I hope you can understand that I, Cen Yan, am not involved in speculation or profiteering."
"I want to be upfront about this: if anyone doesn't take this seriously and doesn't make money, and then turns around and bites me, don't blame me for being too unseemly. Okay, actions speak louder than words, let's get down to business."
"First, I need to explain our cooperative philosophy to the women. Unlike the equal distribution model in the production team, although we are a collective, we must also pay attention to fairness."
"I will teach you all how to make lipsticks later. After that, you can all work at home and bring them to me. Once they are sold, I will distribute the profits according to the amount of work you have done."
"For example, if Aunt Tang makes ten lipsticks in a week, then in the end she can only get the profit from ten lipsticks. The more you work, the more you earn; the less you work, the less you earn; and if you don't work, you get nothing."
Aunt Tang got anxious: "How is that possible? I was a model worker when I was in the production team. It's impossible for me to only make ten lipsticks a week, unless I don't know how to make them."
Cen Yan smiled faintly: "Aunt Tang, this is just a metaphor."
"Oh, it's just a description, then it's alright!" Aunt Tang chuckled. "Actually, I can understand it. Isn't it just like earning work points in the fields? Whoever has more work points gets more grain at the end of the year."
Cen Yan nodded, without refuting.
The only difference is that if you don't work in the production team, you get less or no grain at the end of the year, and you can still get a meal at the village canteen even if you don't work.
In her world, there is no place for scoundrels!
"Since everyone understands what I mean, I'll continue. The materials for making lipstick are beeswax, fragrance, and lard, and the tools and molds include small bamboo tubes, glass beakers, and alcohol lamps."
"Everyone can register with me to get the raw materials. I will deduct the cost of the raw materials from the profits of selling the lipsticks."
"As for the fees, I will post the specific prices of the raw materials. If you think they are too expensive, you can ask questions or prepare them yourself."
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