The Guangzhou Trade Fair went more smoothly than Qiu Yuling had imagined. The first reason was that the people were united. Although everyone was keen to earn foreign exchange, they would not go so far as to say, "If I can't do it, I have to force you to do it too."
On the contrary, while actively striving for it, they will also promote it for other comrades.
For example, at the silk and poplin booth, when foreign guests praised the excellence of Chinese handicrafts, staff immediately instructed them, "We also have traditional handmade goat milk soap and shampoo. This is a unique traditional recipe, rich in various Chinese herbal plants..."
The foreigner showed interest, but he still tried to lower the price and complained, "No, no, no, your Chinese technology is backward, so it's handmade. There's nothing special about it."
Qiao Yue glanced helplessly at Qiu Yuling beside her and said, "You take care of the professional part!"
Qiu Yuling understood immediately. She didn't need a translator. Although her pronunciation was not as authentic as Qiao Yue's, communication was barrier-free.
"Mr. Pansy, do you really understand the difference between machine production and handicrafts? Machine manufacturing can produce large quantities and with high precision, which I believe you understand, but it is prone to chemical residues.
Handmade products, to a certain extent, can be called unique art. They are more natural and unique. During the production process, they consume less energy and generate less waste.
It is more in line with the concept of environmental protection and sustainable development.
In the future, we will have two production lines: one for high-end handmade soaps, and the other for the most common machine-made products in your country. So, Mr. Pansy, which one do you prefer?"
When Pansy Gustav was hesitating, Qiu Yuling took the opportunity to popularize the principles and functions of ancient soap base to these foreigners. When they heard that these things had been passed down for thousands of years, and even in the Tang Dynasty, their ancestors crossed the ocean and learned these things from our products,
They were clearly unable to pretend anymore. Louis, who was with Pansy, spoke before him, "Ma'am, if I need a lot, can you deliver it on time?"
Pansy stood in front, very unhappy, "Hey, Louis, this is my market, you sell tea, OK?"
Louis walked around him, waiting patiently for Qiu Yuling's reply. After seeing Cao Qing nod faintly behind them, Qiu Yuling asked Louis, "How much do you plan to order? To be honest, handmade products may not be enough. If the quantity is very large, we may need to assist with mechanical production. However, since you are the first customer to place an order,
We will definitely give priority to supplying handmade products to you, and subsequent customers may have to arrange for machine manufacturing."
"Oh no, Qiu, listen to me, I want some handicrafts too, as much as he does." Pansy was cautious and didn't say how much he wanted. He planned to compete with Louis.
Louis did not make the decision in a rush. What Qiu Yuling said about improving skin redness, nourishing the scalp, preventing oiliness and hair loss were all points that he attached great importance to. He believed that there would definitely be a market for them.
"Qiu, I want 10,000 pieces. I want the shampoo packaging, especially the one in the bamboo jar."
Qiu Yuling also imitated their OK gesture and returned it. "Mr. Louis, please rest assured. Since they are all pure plant-based formulas, the quantity in each can is estimated and just in time to be used up within the shelf life. We will provide the corresponding product instructions..."
Ten thousand pieces, a bar of goat milk soap for two dollars, a bag of shampoo powder with ten packets in it for five dollars, a can of shampoo cream for seven dollars, so the total is fourteen dollars per piece. Ten thousand pieces plus three plus one is four hundred thousand dollars."
There are also 10,000 pieces from Pansy, which is another $140,000.
Pansy didn't expect that Louis could buy ten thousand pieces right away, but they were in the middle of a crowd, and the Chinese were praising themselves highly. He couldn't afford to lose face when Louis said he couldn't eat all of them, so he could only grit his teeth and keep up.
At this point, the Gansu Provincial Agricultural Reclamation Bureau has become the biggest dark horse at this year's winter Guangzhou Fair.
The factory hadn't even started up yet, but the bragging had already been released. What originally required many rounds of competition was now done with almost no constraints, and Director Qiu took office.
With Qiu Yuling's deliberate promotion, the site for the factory was decided to be located on the banks of the Shiyang River, 30 kilometers south of Minxian County.
From Hongshui River Bridge in the south to the northern edge of Hongyashan Reservoir in the north, the renovation of the chemical workshop and the procurement of raw materials are carried out simultaneously.
Cao Qing's proposal was approved as soon as it was submitted. Earning US$280,000 in foreign exchange—what a proud achievement! And this was before they even had a regular workshop. They were afraid and didn't continue to work hard.
Otherwise, who knows how much it will get this time. Xiao Qiu is trying to coax foreigners with all kinds of tricks, saying that the handmade products have high value.
What's the point of setting priorities? Only veteran customers can enjoy purely handmade products, and subsequent customers will have to rely on mechanized mass production.
After coming down, the city leaders and bureau leaders asked and found out that the mechanization that Qiu Yuling boasted about was not pure mechanization. It was just to assist the reactor, mixer, mold, etc., and most of it still relied on manpower.
Moreover, the first batch will be based on the existing conditions, with farmers who are staying at home for the winter as the main force, and will work on an assembly line. Only a fixed team will be involved in each process, and wages will be calculated according to the amount of work completed.
At the same time, we should make time to recruit people and organize a formal team.
Some people also asked why a young girl had to make such a big fuss just for a mere 20,000 pieces?
The leader of the meeting took out a plan book containing three-year and five-year plans, passed it around, and asked everyone present, "Who has a better plan?"
No? If not, then we will build the first light industrial workshop in Minxian County that will earn foreign exchange!
Although the higher-ups felt that the scale was not even close to those of the machinery factories and textile factories, no matter how small the workshop was, it was still built as a factory.
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