Chapter 392 Let Me Think About It
"That would be putting the cart before the horse. The original intention of our family compound to do side businesses is not only to supplement our household income, but also to make some things that most ordinary people can afford. Two yuan for a lipstick, would you ladies be willing to buy it?"
Everyone shook their heads in unison. What a joke! The food was terrible; two yuan could feed a whole family for seven or eight days.
Money doesn't grow on trees, so who would want to buy this kind of thing that you can't eat or chew, that you just use to make your mouth look nice and then wipe it off? What a waste!
Cen Yan continued, "Then that settles it? Lipstick is a luxury item, only people with ample means can afford to buy it, so its sales volume is definitely not as high as that of lip balm. We might as well focus on improving the quality of our lip balm and increasing its production volume before discussing other products."
"Besides, with increased production of lip balm, the profits can be quite substantial."
Sister-in-law Tong pouted.
They're talking about manpower issues and whether or not they have the original intention.
To put it bluntly, Cen Yan just wanted to monopolize the lipstick formula and production method to make money secretly.
But since she couldn't get her hands on the recipe, and Aunt Tong didn't dare to openly confront Cen Yan, she could only reluctantly echo the sentiments of those around her:
"Sister-in-law Cen is right, she has foresight. We've all been short-sighted."
After Wang Lijuan returned home, she waited anxiously for Political Commissar Lu to finish his night shift, which startled him once again.
"You unlucky wife, why are you up so late at night again?!" Political Commissar Lu was really scared. The employment problem of military dependents had been solved, but he was facing an even bigger challenge.
That is the issue of resettlement for wounded and retired soldiers!
Everywhere, positions are filled by a single person, and once you're in, as long as you don't make any major mistakes, you'll definitely be in that position for three generations, working until your ancestors' graves are smoking.
Every year, the government has to arrange jobs for millions of veterans. Those who are able-bodied are fine; they have hands and feet and can work without any problems. As long as there are vacancies, all units are willing to give face to the military and accept those who can be accepted.
What about those who are injured or disabled? They are heroes who have contributed to the country and made contributions to the country. Are we going to leave them destitute and without support in their old age?
Commissar Lu already had a terrible headache, and now he'd been scared by Wang Lijuan. Ugh, his heart almost stopped. He should go see Huang Yuchang for a shot of adrenaline another day.
"You're back..."
Despite having dark circles under her eyes, Wang Lijuan smiled at the man and recounted everything she had heard that day to Political Commissar Lu.
Political Commissar Lu immediately became serious: "Cochineal? Lip balm, lipstick...accepting disabled veterans? Honey, are you sure Cen Yan said all of these things?"
Wang Lijuan rolled her eyes at him. "Otherwise, why would I be so bored as to gossip about Cen Yan? These are the words she said! It wasn't a formal announcement, she just accidentally blurted out what she was thinking. Lao Lu, if this works out, you'll have done a great service and accumulated a lot of good karma!"
Every year, people are discharged from the military, and every year, people wait at home for job assignments. Some soldiers who were discharged several years ago still come to the military every now and then to demand an explanation.
If Dongming Island can truly become the country's first "cochineal breeding base" and build its own "cosmetics factory," selling its products in department stores, supply and marketing cooperatives, and sales outlets across the country, then a large number of people will be needed, creating at least 800 to 1,000 vacant positions.
Although it's just a drop in the ocean.
But it can quench your thirst, can't it?
"Let me think, let me think..."
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