Chapter 211 Buying a Tent
Upon waking up, Jiang Ling didn't delay and immediately called the grain factory and the cloth factory.
"Manager Xu? This is Jiang Ling. Yes, please prepare another batch according to the same quantity as last time and send it over... Yes, same place as last time."
"Manager Liu, do you still have any thick cotton cloth and canvas? My relative has a processing plant that needs some. Yes, another five thousand bolts, same address. Okay, I'll wait for you."
She skillfully completed the online transfer and arranged the logistics; the entire process was seamless and efficient.
With the foundation of previous cooperation, the communication went very smoothly this time, and the manufacturer has already started the shipping process.
It's too cold outside; even a piece of cloth isn't enough to keep you warm.
Ideally, it should be a windproof and waterproof tent.
She immediately called Manager Wang of the supermarket.
"Manager Wang, I'm sorry to trouble you again. I need a batch of emergency tents. Yes, the kind used for disaster relief, windproof, waterproof, and with good warmth retention. Do you know any manufacturers that make these?"
Manager Wang had extensive connections in this area, and upon hearing this, he immediately agreed:
"Tents? What a coincidence! I have an old classmate who owns an outdoor equipment factory, specializing in all kinds of tents, and the quality is absolutely top-notch! I'll give you his contact information; you can talk to him directly and just say I introduced you, and I guarantee you the best price!"
"That's great! Thank you so much, Manager Wang. I'll treat you to dinner sometime!"
Jiang Ling breathed a sigh of relief; having an acquaintance to guide her would save her a lot of trouble.
Soon, a factory manager surnamed Sun contacted Jiang Ling.
Over the phone, Jiang Ling explained her needs in detail: she needed an outdoor tent that could be set up quickly and was windproof and rainproof.
After listening, Director Sun enthusiastically recommended several of their factory's main products, including thickened cotton tents designed specifically for frigid regions and general-purpose disaster relief tents, and invited her to visit the factory to see the samples in person.
Jiang Ling glanced at the address he had sent.
Fortunately, it's not too far. It's about an hour's journey.
Including the time to inspect the samples, it should take about three hours round trip.
The grain mill and the cloth mill also need a lot of time to load and transport the goods, so it should be almost done by the time she gets back from the tent factory.
Without delay, Jiang Ling immediately took a taxi to the address sent by Factory Director Sun.
The sun shone brightly on this side of the iron gate, and a strong smell of cooking wafted over.
Looking at the bustling traffic and modern skyscrapers flashing by on both sides, she felt as if she were in another world.
Jiang Ling sat in the car and looked at the message sent by her counselor on her phone.
[Jiang Ling, the investigation into your father's factory has been completed. It was arson, and it has nothing to do with your family. Your family is also a victim. When are you going to return to school?]
Jiang Ling opened the old class group chat and looked at it. The chat history in the group had long since stopped containing any messages about the Jiang family or her.
They were all occupied by class schedules and homework notices.
What followed were complaints from the students, who were both annoyed and helpless.
Looking at her once-familiar classmates, Jiang Ling felt completely unfamiliar with them.
She's been through so much lately that she's almost forgotten she's still a student.
With summer vacation starting in a little over a week, Jiang Ling doesn't plan to go back at this time.
As for whether or not to go back next semester... let's talk about it before the start of the semester.
Jiang Ling opened the chat window with her mother again.
It's still on the last chat screen.
She clicked on the profile picture and went to her Moments.
Her most recent post on WeChat Moments was a photo of her taking her elementary school-aged son to an amusement park.
The family of three looked very happy together in the photo.
Jiang Ling turned off her phone.
Suddenly, I felt enveloped by an unprecedented sense of loneliness.
Soon, we arrived at the tent factory.
Although this factory is located in the suburbs, it is quite large.
This factory director, Mr. Sun, is also very young, only in his early twenties.
He looks like someone who just graduated from university and started his own business.
Upon seeing her get out of the car, he immediately strode over to her, extending his hand from afar:
"You must be General Manager Jiang? Old Wang told me about you. I didn't expect you to be so young and accomplished! By the way, my name is Sun Zhiqi. Welcome to visit our factory!"
"Nice to meet you! Just call me Jiang Ling." Jiang Ling felt a little awkward from his enthusiasm.
He warmly shook hands with Jiang Ling while stepping aside to lead the way:
"Come, come, come inside! Watch your step. Our factory may not look particularly grand, but the quality is absolutely top-notch in the industry!"
"If you have any complaints, please let us know, and we will definitely make improvements!"
On the way to the sample room, Sun Zhiqi kept talking non-stop, she was very talkative!
"Mr. Jiang, don't be fooled by how popular outdoor sports seem now. When we first started in this industry, it was just emerging, and we had to figure everything out on our own!"
"But things are much better now. The technology is mature, and the supply chain is stable. We wouldn't dare say that the tents produced by our factory are the best in the world, but in the same price range in China, they are definitely the kings of cost-effectiveness!"
Old Wang mentioned it to you, right? Last year, when the neighboring province was hit by severe flooding, many of the tents the emergency response department purchased were made overnight by our factory, and the feedback was that they were sturdy and durable!
Upon entering the warehouse, facing the dazzling array of tents, Factory Director Sun recognized them all with remarkable familiarity:
He strode quickly to a sturdy, military-green tent and patted the tarpaulin vigorously.
"This thickened cotton tent has an inner layer of insulation, providing excellent windproof and warmth retention, although it is a bit heavy. Even in temperatures of minus ten or twenty degrees Celsius, with a sleeping bag inside, it's perfectly fine!"
Before Jiang Ling could examine it closely, he led her to a blue tent nearby:
"And take a look at this one, a classic disaster relief tent design! High-density Oxford cloth, reinforced with a coating, and its waterproof rating absolutely meets the standards! The key is that the frame structure has been optimized, making it easy to set up! It's also spacious enough to comfortably accommodate ten or so people!"
Jiang Ling then compared the two types of tents.
They are all very sturdy, and the fabric is waterproof and windproof.
There was also a thinner tent nearby, which Sun Zhiqi said was only suitable for home camping and not for outdoor use.
Jiang Ling glanced at it and put it down.
The warehouse was stuffy and hot, with only a few fans running on the roof.
It's practically useless in the sweltering summer heat.
Sun Zhiqi kept talking non-stop, and soon he was sweating profusely.
He works so hard not because he's naturally talkative, but because he finally got a client, and if he doesn't seize the opportunity, he'll be starving again this quarter.
Old Wang called him specifically to tell him that this was a big client, and if he could secure the deal, he wouldn't have to worry about business in the second half of the year.
After hanging up the phone, he immediately drove over to the factory and waited.
Seeing that Jiang Ling seemed to be hesitating, Sun Zhiqi felt a little uneasy.
"President Jiang, please rest assured, our factory will never cut corners when it comes to materials! We use exactly what is required, and all the detailed materials are clearly labeled. There is absolutely no deception of consumers!"
"If you have any special requests, please feel free to mention them, and we can customize it to your specifications!"
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