Chapter 258: Make this road a success
Deng Liqiong smiled, with a look of appreciation in her eyes.
"After all, you've been in the military, so you're asking the right questions. The country is currently advocating for the development of neighborhood factories, and we're responding to the trend. As for profit distribution, the profits will be split 30% to 70%, with 30% going to the neighborhood office and the remaining 70% going to you. On the books, expenses can be recorded as equipment wear and tear and maintenance costs. This way, it's both legal and flexible."
She had long known that Xiao Zhiyu was the youngest commander of the Shenzhen City troops.
Even Captain Wang looked up to him and respected him very much.
After listening to this, Xiao Zhiyu nodded.
Deng Liqiong continued.
"As for raw materials, we can use the quota for scraps from state-owned oil factories and apply for them through formal channels. We don't have to worry about a factory site either. After the large number of educated youth returned to the city, many warehouses became vacant and could be used after renovation. Finding workers is also easy. They are all locals, reliable and hardworking, and their wages won't be too high."
"Can……"
Ruan Chuxia hesitated for a moment.
"I have to prepare some of the ingredients myself. If I substitute them or buy them from outside, the effect will be greatly reduced and the quality of the product cannot be guaranteed at all."
Deng Liqiong was stunned.
"Comrade Ruan, what exactly do you mean by raw materials? Could you please explain it more clearly?"
Ruan Chuxia seemed to be weighing the pros and cons before speaking softly.
"It's Chinese medicine. I collected and prepared some herbs myself. The ordinary herbs on the market don't meet the standards I need."
Deng Liqiong breathed a sigh of relief.
"Oh, so it's medicinal herbs? That's not a big deal. As long as they come from legitimate channels, we can apply for planned quotas from the state-owned medicinal herb factory, state the intended use, and go through the necessary procedures. Although the management of these items is strict, as long as the formalities are complete, we can still get it done."
Ruan Chuxia glanced at Xiao Zhiyu beside her, with a hint of inquiry and dependence in her eyes.
Xiao Zhiyu immediately understood what she meant and spoke in a firm and decisive tone.
"Comrade Zhou, we can handle the raw materials ourselves. We don't need the street office to intervene, and we don't need to use quotas. We will provide them free of charge, and we will cover all costs. This is settled, no further discussion."
When Deng Liqiong heard this, her eyes suddenly lit up.
She was delighted and quickly nodded in agreement.
"Okay, that's great. Since you have a way, then do as you wish."
The most important thing now is to get the factory set up first.
"I have an idea."
Ruan Chuxia suddenly spoke.
"Before, I sold my skincare products to wealthy people. They didn't care about the price, they only cared about the results and the packaging. But now the situation is different. If we want to run a serious factory, we have to completely change our thinking."
"I think we should launch four products first."
Her tone became clear and coherent.
"Hand cream and pearl cream are low-cost and suitable for the mass market, so they should be priced affordably. As for Jade Run Cream and Qiong Ji Lotion, they use more sophisticated ingredients, including some precious medicinal herbs, and are high-end, specifically targeting urban residents and overseas Chinese with purchasing power."
Deng Liqiong's eyes lit up and she became energetic.
She immediately pulled an old-fashioned fountain pen from her pocket and slid the tip of the pen quickly across the paper.
"The hand cream packaging has 'Serve the People' printed on it, along with portraits of workers, peasants, and soldiers. The pearl cream has 'Labor is the Most Glorious' written on it, along with a picture of a smiling female worker wiping her hands. As for the Jade Cream and the Qiongjiru..."
She tilted her head slightly in thought.
"The packaging can be inspired by the ones in Hong Kong, using gold-stamped fonts, making the bottle look like glass, and designing the label in a more fashionable style, so that people will be tempted to buy it."
"We can also set up counters in department stores and hold trial activities so that people can experience it before buying!"
She added excitedly, "As long as the quality is excellent, word of mouth will naturally build!"
At this time, Xiao Zhiyu, who had been listening silently, knocked on the table twice.
He frowned slightly.
"This matter...are you sure you can do it safely? Although the policies have been relaxed a bit now, setting up a factory is no small matter. Funding, approvals, raw material supply, sales channels, any problem can ruin all your efforts."
Ruan Chuxia did not answer immediately, her expression calm.
"Don't worry about this. I won't touch anything unreliable."
"I've done market research and witnessed firsthand how much overseas Chinese love these products at the Shenzhen trade fair. Now that there are policies in place, as long as we work hard, we'll definitely be able to make this a success."
Deng Liqiong smiled and took out a red-covered booklet from her bag.
She pushed the booklet onto the table and pointed at the title with her fingertips.
"Take a look at this! It's Document No. 38, just issued by the higher authorities. It explicitly supports local efforts to transform and upgrade the handicraft industry, encourages individual businesses to jointly run small enterprises with collectives, simplifies the approval process, and provides low-interest loans and technical guidance."
Her voice rose a little.
"Xiao Ruan, your skincare product project can not only help people find jobs and solve the placement problem of unemployed young people, but also earn foreign exchange through foreign trade channels. At the previous Shenzhen fair, overseas Chinese from Southeast Asia were particularly fond of these exquisite products. Many of them placed orders on the spot, saying they would bring them back to Malaysia and Singapore for relatives and friends."
Xiao Zhiyu reached out and took the red-covered booklet, carefully flipping through it page by page.
He confirmed the policy terms several times and looked a little more relaxed.
Ruan Chuxia took a deep breath.
She looked at Deng Liqiong.
"Sister Deng, I have to go back to Beijing tomorrow to take care of some family matters and contact the foreign trade company. So... can we sign the contract today?"
Deng Liqiong didn't hesitate at all.
"Of course! I've asked the factory accountant to prepare the contract. Once you've reviewed it and found it satisfactory, you can sign and stamp it now."
She paused, but looked a little worried.
"But if you're gone, how are we going to deliver the raw materials? And what about the formula... You're the one who controls the core technology, so nothing can go wrong with these things."
Ruan Chuxia calmly took out a brass key from her pocket.
"I've stocked up on a month's supply of raw materials at home. They're all purchased according to standards and stored in a small warehouse in the backyard. You can just send someone to pick them up. It's very safe. I'll write you the address later. This key opens the door."
"The recipe..."
She paused. "Actually, there's nothing to hide. I know you trust me, and I trust you too. I'll write down the complete ratios and production process and give it to you."
"But I have to make one thing clear. What's written on this piece of paper is just the basic formula. What truly determines the product's effectiveness are those difficult-to-get raw materials and my own improved extraction process. Even if outsiders get the formula, they can't imitate it."
These are the core competitive advantages that cannot be replicated.
Deng Liqiong stared at her for a long time.
His eyes gradually changed from initial suspicion to admiration.
"good."
She stood up and held out her hand.
"That's settled then! I'll go to the bureau tomorrow to handle the paperwork, and the day after tomorrow we'll start recruiting workers to build the workshop. Xiao Ruan, let's get this done together!"
Three years later.
As usual, there was a long queue in front of the clinic door.
But what’s different from before is that most people don’t come to see Ruan Chuxia.
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