“I’m on unpaid leave.”
"Leave of absence without pay???" Xu Lei and Xu Gang were both frightened by this younger brother who was no longer young.
Xu Gang was puzzled. "Awen, aren't you doing well in the department store?" He was transferred to the headquarters two years ago. He is considered a big figure in the supply and marketing circle of Hai City.
Besides, he is not young anymore and will be able to retire in a few years. It would be a nuisance to suspend his work without pay at this time.
Xu Wen said slowly, "Now that the country advocates reform and opening up, I also want to try it myself."
Xu Lei asked, "Third brother, do you have an idea?"
Xu Wen nodded, took out the plan he had written from his briefcase, and handed it to Xu Manman.
Xu Manman looked at the "Three-Year Development Plan for the Garment Factory" and the simple and clear title, and she knew what her uncle was going to do next.
If it is a small clothing workshop, a warehouse, a few sewing machines and a few workers can do it. Xu Manman flipped through the plan written by his third uncle, and his ideas were completely more than that.
"If I want to do it, I'll do it in one go. I plan to buy a piece of land in Pudong, build a factory, and create my own brand."
Xu Manman nodded in agreement. Regardless of whether the brand could succeed or not, as long as she could get a piece of land in Pudong, she would not lose money in the future.
Xu Wen looked at his niece. "Uncle San is a little short on funds, and the garment factory needs some of the latest foreign machinery. So, Manman, would you like to invest in it?"
Xu Lei smiled, "Third brother, did you come back specifically to ask Manman for investment?"
Xu Wen wasn't embarrassed at all. "Everyone knows that our Manman has the Midas touch, and Manman has a great sense of fashion, so she can give me some advice on clothing design."
Xu Manman didn't object. "Sure, Third Uncle, but let me make this clear first. I'm a bit lazy, so I won't be involved in management matters. I'm only responsible for paying. Oh, and I can ask my friends in the United States about the machines."
Uncle San has worked in the supply and marketing cooperatives and department stores for so many years and has a very keen sense of the market. Besides, Xu Manman is indeed not short of money, so even if he loses everything, it is nothing to her.
Faced with such a straightforward niece, Xu Wen agreed very readily, and the two signed the investment amount and profit-sharing contract on the spot.
After getting the money, Xu Wen immediately rushed back to Hai City. Xu Lei was still thinking about getting together with his three brothers the next day. Knowing that everyone had left, he didn't know what to say facing the empty courtyard.
Xu Wen was very efficient. Caleb had placed an order for the machines, and before they were even loaded into the containers, the foundation of the garment factory had already been dug on the land purchased in Hai City.
During the construction of the factory, Xu Wen came to Beijing several times to discuss the design drawings of the first batch of clothing to be produced with the major shareholder Xu Manman.
Xu Manman picked out the styles that were too weird and outdated, and the rest were all usable.
"Our clothing factory is targeting the middle and high-end population, so we have to be at the forefront of design as much as possible. I have also prepared a lot of imported fabrics, hoping to become a hit and quickly seize the market."
Although he is over 50 years old, Xu Wen, who is starting his first business, still has the same passion as young people.
Xu Manman took the freshly squeezed orange juice from Jin Zichu, took a sip, and asked, "What about the sales channels? Has Third Uncle thought about it?"
"I've already made arrangements with all the major department stores in Hai City. Furthermore, I'm planning to hire a celebrity to star in a commercial. Manman, do you think she'd be up to the task?"
Xu Manman glanced at the photo handed to her by her uncle. It was her. If she could invite her, then it would basically be a done deal. With her ability to sell goods in this era, she might really become a hit.
"I have some connections with her teacher, so it shouldn't be a problem to invite her."
Xu Manman suggested, "Since we've invited celebrities, Uncle San, why don't you try running a TV commercial? Y City or Hai City TV stations are both fine. Oh, and we can also try to see if we can get our costumes on the Spring Festival Gala."
Xu Wen’s family also bought a TV and has watched the Spring Festival Gala every year in recent years, but how could the clothes they wear be on the Spring Festival Gala?
He was deeply moved by his niece's suggestion.
Moreover, he actually has a friend who works at a TV station. Xu Wen talked to his niece about the market and marketing plans for a long time, and the notebook he brought was filled with words.
He didn't stay long and rushed back to Hai City early the next morning. He originally planned to take the train to save money, but his generous and wealthy niece directly booked a plane ticket for him, saving a lot of time. Xu Wen, who was unable to sit still, went to the construction site that afternoon to supervise the progress of the factory.
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