Seeing Zhang Cheng's slightly furrowed brow, Zhou Yuanhang realized he had overestimated the price and quickly added:
"Brother, this is calculated at the maximum limit."
If the distance between utility poles is increased to 200 meters, the specifications of the steel bars and aluminum stranded wire will be downgraded... Hey worker, if you have any connections, something about the detention center..."
A thought flashed through Zhang Cheng's mind.
Yes, these days, you can get a reduced sentence for labor camp.
For such a large-scale project as bringing electricity to rural areas, the city will definitely use these [units/fabrics/etc.].
"free"
Labor.
"According to the standards we just discussed, what's the minimum?"
Zhang Cheng stared at him.
"Three hundred and fifty thousand! One price!"
Zhou Yuanhang gritted his teeth, his eyes almost bulging out of their sockets.
"Brother, I'll get this job done for you, quality and quantity guaranteed!"
A barely perceptible smile appeared on Zhang Cheng's face as he stood up:
"Brother Zhou, it's not even close to being settled yet."
If there's an opportunity, you'll naturally be given priority.
He reached out his hand.
Zhou Yuanhang clasped his hands tightly and responded repeatedly:
"Brother, never forget your big brother!"
After seeing Zhou Yuanhang off, he pondered in his heart:
"Three hundred and fifty thousand. After deducting costs, we can still make a profit of twenty or thirty thousand, which will solve our immediate problem."
He can't just wait around; he has to take the initiative.
Zhang Cheng rode his bicycle straight to the police station.
The police officers at the station were all familiar with each other and greeted each other with smiles.
Zhao Daming stood up when he saw him come in:
"Brother, did Yuanyuan give you a hard time at your sister-in-law's house last night?"
"Brother, you and your wife always tease me."
Zhang Cheng smiled wryly.
"If word gets out, what will become of Li Yuanyuan's reputation? She and I are just friends."
Zhao Daming didn't believe this at all. How could someone who invests a lot of money to open a clothing store and have someone else manage it be an ordinary friend?
"Brother, let me tell you something."
Zhang Cheng explained Zhou Yuanhang's situation and his background as a labor camp inmate.
Zhao Daming's eyes lit up:
"This is a good idea! It saves money and can also give those guys something to do, so they won't be bored out of their minds."
I'll ask around this afternoon; it shouldn't be a big problem.
"Do you know Zhou Yuanhang, bro?"
We've met a few times, but we're not close.
Zhao Daming recalled,
"In his early years, he was close to Vice Mayor Sun. Later, he got carried away and started developing commercial housing, which backfired and left him with a mountain of debt."
However, this person is intelligent and resourceful, having built his fortune by dealing in canned goods.
After his father-in-law died, the cannery stopped paying him any more money.
"You want to award the project to him?"
Zhao Daming looked at him.
"Um."
Zhang Cheng nodded.
“The large construction teams in the county all have government-affiliated signs, so I can’t use them.”
Those who use unorthodox methods are afraid of being scammed.
Zhou Yuanhang is well-known and eager to turn his life around, so he will definitely work hard.
"You make the decision yourself."
Zhao Daming didn't say much.
"Okay, if you really get it, then give it to him."
Zhang Cheng smiled.
Days passed by one by one.
The popularity of Yangcheng Clothing Store exceeded Zhang Cheng's expectations.
Zhang Jianhao and his team had to make a trip to Wenzhou to restock almost every three days.
As for the Hong Kong-style fashion in Zhang Tian's factory, we'll have to wait until that trend gets stronger.
Zhang Cheng had heard Zhang Jianhao mention that the national highways in Jiaxing were indeed being rectified, and the illegal toll collection had been significantly reduced.
Meanwhile, news came that Funing County had been upgraded to a prefecture-level city, and the whole city celebrated with firecrackers as if it were Chinese New Year. Clothing stores were doing even better business.
In less than half a month, the name of Yang Cheng became well-known in Funing County.
Zhang Cheng knew that the clothing business could be profitable, but he didn't expect it to be this profitable.
Inside the rented room, Li Yuanyuan's abacus clicked loudly as she recited a number:
"After half a month, and deducting all expenses, I made a net profit of four thousand six hundred!"
Zhang Cheng was taken aback.
Four thousand six in half a month, nine thousand two in a month! Why bother with all that trouble of doing electrical work? He'd be working himself to the bone for half a year and at most earn a few tens of thousands. He might as well just stay here and keep the shop.
Of course, its immense popularity is due to a confluence of favorable circumstances: perfect timing, advantageous location, and popular support.
Once things stabilize, a net profit of two or three thousand a month would be the absolute maximum.
Since clothing was so lucrative, Zhang Cheng's mind started to work.
He wanted to let the Hong Kong film trend sweep through Funing, and make bell-bottoms and floral shirts the standard attire for young people.
He summoned Zhang Jianhao and told him to go to Jiaxing the next day to find Brother Dao and, through Brother Dao, go to Zhang Tian's clothing factory to get a batch of the most fashionable Hong Kong-style clothing.
Then, Zhang Cheng, along with Li Qiming and the others, rented six small storefronts in different locations throughout the county.
These shops don't need fancy decorations; they can open as soon as they're set up with some benches.
【Yangcheng】Video Hall.
The television was easy to obtain; Zhang Cheng simply mentioned it to Director Zhao of the supply and marketing cooperative, and they even saved on the invoice.
The supply and marketing cooperative is temporarily out of stock of video recorders. We need to submit an order and wait five or six days.
Televisions and VCRs are minor matters; the real issue is the source of the films, especially the latest Hong Kong movie VCRs.
After thinking it over, Zhang Cheng finally found Old Liu at the Treasury Bond Recycling Center.
Old Liu is one of Jiang Yuhong's men. He's from Shanghai and has connections; he should be able to find a way.
Old Liu didn't disappoint him. He just told him to wait two days and that he would figure out a way to handle it, but the price wouldn't be low.
Two days later, Lao Liu indeed delivered ten videotapes. When Zhang Cheng opened them, he was pleasantly surprised to find Chow Yun-fat's "A Better Tomorrow" and Andy Lau's "Magic Crystal," both of which were newly released blockbusters.
On that day, six video arcades opened simultaneously, each showing different movies.
Then, it completely exploded!
The black trench coat worn by Chow Yun-fat in "A Better Tomorrow" became the most coveted outfit for all young people in Funing County overnight.
The problem is, it's not available for sale at all.
Those with skillful hands have already started looking for tailors to alter old clothes.
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