Chapter 217 Remarkable Achievements
Jiang Haitang's smile remained unchanged, but her tone was firm.
"Sir, our price is already the cost price plus a reasonable profit. If you can sign a one-year supply contract, I can apply for a 5% reduction. This is the maximum authority our factory director has given me."
The merchant raised his eyebrows: "Long-term cooperation?"
"Yes, we can guarantee a stable supply every year, and give you priority in providing newly developed products." Jiang Haitang was confident and bright, which made people trust her.
Jiang Haitang met his gaze, neither humble nor arrogant, "As you know, China's manufacturing industry is developing rapidly. If we establish cooperation now, you will get better products and services in the future."
The merchant was silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled. "Ms. Jiang, you're very confident. I trust your judgment." He extended his hand. "Let's do as you say. Let's sign for 5,000 dozen socks and 3,000 sweaters first. If the quality meets the standards, we can discuss long-term cooperation."
Jiang Haitang breathed a sigh of relief, and Zhao Kai also took the initiative to step forward. After Jiang Haitang's introduction, several people began to study the details of the contract together.
Finally, the two parties signed the contract very amicably.
After seeing off the customer, Zhao Kai couldn't help but exclaim, "Mr. Jiang, you're truly a blessing to our factory! This single order could cover our foreign exchange needs for half a year!"
Including today's order, the transaction volume of this Canton Fair has exceeded that of last autumn's Canton Fair.
They will surely reap great rewards at this Canton Fair.
Jiang Haitang smiled and shook her head: "This is the result of everyone's joint efforts. From spinning to weaving, every process is inseparable from the hard work of our fellow workers."
Zhao Kai rubbed his hands excitedly: "Sao Zui, when we get back to the factory, I will definitely report your contribution to the factory party committee!"
Jiang Haitang was about to speak when she suddenly felt dizzy. She held onto the edge of the booth, her face slightly pale.
"Sister-in-law, what's wrong with you?" Zhao Kai hurriedly supported her.
"It's okay, maybe I'm too tired these days..." Jiang Haitang forced a smile.
Zhao Kai frowned: "Go back and rest quickly. I and other comrades are here to support you. I'll let Xiao Xia take you back."
Jiang Haitang wanted to refuse, but her vision went dark, so she nodded: "Then... I'll go back and lie down for a while."
Kang Xiaoxia sent Jiang Haitang back to the guesthouse and complained all the way.
"You looked unwell then, and I told you to rest, but you insisted on working. Look how exhausted you are now! You can't do this again. I'll have to talk to Zhao Kai later. If you do this again, I'll let you rest for a while!"
"I understand, Xiao Xia. I promise to sleep well this afternoon and get enough rest."
Kang Xiaoxia stayed with Jiang Haitang until she fell into a deep sleep, and then left in a hurry.
Jiang Haitang slept soundly on the bed in the guesthouse for the whole afternoon. When she woke up, it was already dusk outside the window.
She rubbed her temples and found a glass of water on the bedside table with a note next to it, which was written by Kang Xiaoxia.
"Sister Haitang, I'll go get you some food. Drink some water when you wake up."
She propped herself up and sat up, drank a few sips of water, and finally felt completely refreshed.
At this moment, there was a gentle knock on the door.
"Xiao Xia?" Jiang Haitang asked.
"It's me." Zheng Kaihe's voice came from outside the door, "Mr. Jiang, are you feeling better?"
Jiang Haitang quickly tidied her clothes and got out of bed, then she simply tidied up the bed. When she felt she was ready to be seen, she walked over to open the door.
"Director Zheng, please come in."
Zheng Kaihe was holding a net bag filled with a few apples and a bottle of malted milk. He said apologetically, "I heard you collapsed from exhaustion. I came to see you on behalf of the factory."
Zheng Kaihe felt that Jiang Haitang was like this because she was responsible for the translation work in the machinery factory.
"You're too polite." Jiang Haitang said a little embarrassedly, "I'm just a little dizzy. I'll be fine after a rest."
"You should take some more rest tomorrow, or go to the hospital for a physical examination."
"No, I'll get some more sleep tonight and wake up refreshed tomorrow."
Seeing that Jiang Haitang was in good condition, Zheng Kaihe did not force her.
He put the net bag he brought on the table and looked serious.
"Engineer Jiang, I have something to discuss with you. Vice Minister Zhou just sent someone to say that the ministry is organizing a technical inspection team to Germany. Would you like to join?"
"Germany?" Jiang Haitang was stunned.
"Yes, we're mainly inspecting their chemical fiber equipment and textile machinery." Zheng Kaihe lowered his voice. "Vice Minister Zhou said this is a rare opportunity to be exposed to the most advanced technology."
Jiang Haitang's heart beat faster.
If we can go to Germany to study, it will be of great help to the technological innovation of Jincheng Textile Factory.
“When do we leave? How long will it take?”
"At the beginning of next month, about three months later, I also think you should seize the opportunity. Besides, the leader of this inspection team is Vice Minister Zhou himself."
Jiang Haitang's eyes lit up. If Vice Minister Zhou led the team, the significance of this inspection would be even greater.
"I need to think about it," she said finally.
Zheng Kaihe nodded: "Just give me an answer tomorrow."
As soon as he left, Kang Xiaoxia returned with a hot meal: "Sister Haitang, eat it while it's hot! I specially bought chicken noodle soup from the state-owned restaurant, and I added a poached egg!"
Jiang Haitang felt warm in her heart: "Thank you, Xiaoxia. I wasn't here today, you guys must have been very busy, right?"
"I'm fine. Sister Zhiqiu is under a lot of pressure and it's still there. She told me to take good care of you and let you rest well."
Kang Xiaoxia helped her arrange the chopsticks while chattering, "We signed two more orders this afternoon. Although the quantities are small, they are both for our nylon socks!"
"Really? That's great." Jiang Haitang said happily.
The next morning, Jiang Haitang had almost recovered and felt refreshed.
This morning, there were few foreign businessmen coming, and even fewer who were interested in the goods. It was a rare moment of leisure for them.
Near noon, a Middle Eastern businessman wearing a headscarf stopped in front of the booth and stared at the sweaters for a long time.
"Hello, do you need an introduction?" Jiang Haitang immediately stepped forward and asked.
The businessman shook his head and said in his thick accent, "I like it very much, but it's too thick for our climate."
Jiang Haitang suddenly had an idea. She remembered that she had brought a few light-colored and thin items with her when she came here this time, so she immediately searched for them.
"This is a breathable style we designed specifically for areas with hotter weather, using a special spinning process."
"This kind of clothing is very practical in desert areas. It protects against the sun during the day and keeps you warm at night." Jiang Haitang demonstrated by holding the sweater on her shoulder. "And it weighs only half as much as an ordinary sweater."
The Middle Eastern businessman's eyes lit up. He took the sweater from Jiang Haitang's hand and looked at it carefully. After a while, he took out a calculator: "500 pieces of each color! Wait... can this pattern be embroidered on it?" He pointed to the camel pattern on the sample book and asked.
"Of course." Jiang Haitang quickly drew a design. "We can also use gold thread for embroidery, which is more in line with your country's aesthetics."
The Middle Eastern businessman was very generous and satisfied, so he agreed without bargaining, but only asked that the price must conform to the design.
Another big order was finalized, and everyone attending the Canton Fair was extremely happy. With this order, the order volume of knitwear actually exceeded that of the main blended fabrics!
"One hundred and twenty thousand pairs of socks! Eighty thousand wool sweaters!" Zhao Kai's hands were shaking as he held the order book. "Sister-in-law, you're selling all our factory's scraps for gold!"
Because of the order from the Middle Eastern businessman, Jiang Haitang had to postpone his meal. After sending the guests away, he was about to go to dinner when Vice Minister Zhou sent someone to find her and asked her to go to the Oriental Hotel in the evening.
Jiang Haitang guessed that Vice Minister Zhou wanted to see her about the training in Germany, so she agreed without paying too much attention to it.
In the afternoon, Wu Huiting accompanied a guest to the booth of Jincheng Textile Factory. After negotiations between the two parties, the other party also placed a batch of orders, and promised to renew the order if the goods sold well.
After the contract was signed, Wu Huiting spoke to Jiang Haitang alone: "Haitang, I will be returning to Hong Kong tomorrow. If you need anything, you can contact me. I will definitely help you if I can."
Jiang Haitang is very grateful for this. In this era, it is rare to find people who are brave enough to extend a helping hand to the mainland.
"Thank you! Although I am just a small person, I want to thank you on behalf of millions of Chinese people!"
"I also hope that our motherland will prosper. We, like you, hope that our motherland will become stronger and stronger. No matter when and where we are, only when our motherland is strong can we live more comfortably while we are away from home!"
"Yes, perhaps in the next decade or so, we will be able to witness the rise of a country."
The Oriental Hotel is brightly lit in the night.
Jiang Haitang pushed open the door of the conference room and was surprised to see Vice Minister Zhou and several soldiers discussing the samples.
Seeing her come in, a middle-aged soldier stood up. "Comrade Jiang Haitang? I'm Wang Zhiqiang from the General Logistics Department. Your products are very suitable for the needs of the troops, especially these reinforced socks. Can you design a batch specifically for them?"
Jiang Haitang didn't expect that there would be such a good thing. It was simply a blessing from heaven.
"We will start designing immediately and strive to produce samples within half a month."
Wang Zhiqiang and Vice Minister Zhou exchanged surprised glances.
Vice Minister Zhou smiled and said, "I was saying that you must have found the right person by choosing Jincheng Textile Factory. Look, is there no problem?"
"As expected, your taste is still good. Then I will look forward to seeing your samples. I hope your samples will not disappoint me."
Jiang Haitang firmly guarantees to design the socks that best meet the requirements.
As she walked out of the hotel, the night breeze blew across Jiang Haitang's hot cheeks.
She wondered what characteristics socks that met the army's requirements should have.
I seem to have heard in later generations that the army’s socks are odor-resistant and will not smell even if worn for many days in a row.
Current technology probably can't achieve this, but she wants to make the best socks of this era for these most lovely and approachable people.
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