She glanced around out of the corner of her eye and saw that Linda and Lin Yaofangfei weren't there. She guessed they'd gone to discuss something.
The latest news she found is that Linda has invested heavily in high-temperature molding equipment to produce high-quality replicas of the fabrics used by Riyue Clothing.
If Qin Xiaoyu hadn't discovered it, they probably would have stolen a lot of money from her this year. They were profiting from her advertising; Qin Xiaoyu would be furious if she found out later.
There'll be nothing we can do about it then; they'll just take advantage of us and we'll have to suffer in silence.
Fortunately, the police noticed in time, otherwise they would have gotten away with it.
"Xiaoyu, I don't quite understand." Lin Yaofangfei ran over and pulled Qin Xiaoyu to the back.
Seeing that they were walking in a hurry, A Lei was worried, so he followed them, took Qin Xiaoyu's arm, and walked between them.
"If there's anything you don't understand, just say it." Qin Xiaoyu smiled faintly, found a sofa nearby and sat down; she was easily tired lately. It was a good opportunity to rest.
"You've cut the price in half? What about the profit? We're not doing charity; there should be a limit to giving back, right?" Lin Yaofangfei was getting quite exasperated.
"profit?"
"That's right. We agents earn our money through hard work. Now that there's no profit, what are we supposed to earn? Are you going to try and drive down our purchase price?"
Lin Yaofangfei knew the clothing industry had high profit margins, but if the price was reduced to half, there was practically no profit left after deducting labor and costs. She didn't believe Qin Xiaoyu would dare to push the purchase price any lower; otherwise, there would be no way to price future products. This wasn't a one-off deal; it had to be done in the long run. Qin Xiaoyu had made a huge mistake.
Neither she nor Linda could believe that Qin Xiaoyu would cut herself with a knife; this woman was too ruthless.
Their original plan was that even if Qin Xiaoyu found out, they would swallow their anger and try to negotiate another cooperation.
"A rebate would be fine." Qin Xiaoyu looked up and smiled innocently.
"Rebate, rebate?" Lin Yaofangfei almost lost her balance.
She looked closely at Qin Xiaoyu's face; there was no affectation whatsoever, and her smile was genuine.
“Yes, rebates. We’ll use this method from now on. It’s a bit more complicated to settle accounts, but the management is stricter.” Qin Xiaoyu reached out her hand, and A Lei helped her up. The two chatted and laughed as they walked inside.
"By the way, the company is about to undergo a shareholding reform, and agents can also become shareholders. Once the company goes public, you know what will happen." Qin Xiaoyu's eyes narrowed, and Lin Yaofangfei's heart sank.
If she hadn't gotten on Linda's bandwagon and been lured into a huge investment, she would have had the last laugh. But now, it's a bit too late.
She's been playing the stock market at HG for more than a year or two. If Riyue Apparel goes public, the value of those holding insider shares will multiply many times over—it's unimaginable.
In addition, Qin Xiaoyu has always been a generous person, and she knows best how her subordinates are treated.
She was filled with regret. Why had she listened to Linda? She couldn't resist even a little temptation. Linda had really ruined her!
Watching Qin Xiaoyu's retreating figure, Lin Yaofangfei wanted to call out to her, but ultimately didn't utter a sound.
Perhaps because Qin Xiaoyu's bombshell news carries some weight, no one has left the scene yet.
People kept coming over to talk about the new products, showing a lot of interest. A Lei stayed protectively by her side, afraid someone might hurt her.
When Linda stormed over in a rage, A Lei was already on guard. So just as she was about to raise the wine glass in her hand, A Lei swiftly stepped between her and Qin Xiaoyu, snatched the glass, and twisted her arm behind her back—all in one smooth, fluid motion.
There were many people gathered around at the time, and they could all tell that Linda was up to no good, but they didn't expect Are to act so quickly.
The eldest sister, who was not far away, heard something was wrong and came over to protect Qin Xiaoyu. Her youngest daughter, with wide eyes, held Qin Xiaoyu's hand and gently comforted her, "Auntie, don't be afraid, we're here."
Qin Xiaoyu almost burst out laughing. Looking at Linda's ashen face, she smiled and said, "If you have the ability to install the equipment, then you have the ability to carry out the design to the end. If you want to make a quick buck from me, you've chosen the wrong person. I, Qin Xiaoyu, am that ruthless and stingy. Anyone who wants to make my high-quality replicas in the future should be prepared to lose everything."
Her words made the front page the next day, and there was a quick reaction in China as well.
There's nothing any brand can do about counterfeiting its products. Just look at the small workshops in Shenzhen and Guangzhou—what brand haven't they produced? Even counterfeit Chanel items like those from old ships and old men's logos—no one can stop them.
If Qin Xiaoyu had said this before, she would probably have been laughed at. But now no one dares to laugh at her; she's going to prove them wrong.
Linda and Lin Yaofangfei suffered a double loss this time.
Qin Xiaoyu had Man Aihong conduct a thorough investigation, classifying all goods with altered trademarks as high-quality counterfeits and settling accounts with them accordingly. This meant they had a large stockpile of older models, priced higher than the retail price of genuine products.
As for the lost profits, that's something Qin Xiaoyu did well; consider it advertising fees.
Actually, Riyue Apparel's inherent advertising power makes it really cost-effective. Other companies spend money and try hard to create hype, but they can't compete with the subtle buzz they generate, which is impossible to suppress.
This crackdown on counterfeit goods alarmed the higher-ups, and the operation was used as a model case, receiving extensive publicity in various newspapers and magazines.
"The advertising costs saved can be used as subsidies, and the amount should be about the same." Qin Xiaoyu glanced at the budget and had already figured it out.
With no internet and everyone relying on print media, what could be a more eye-catching advertisement than the headlines of major newspapers? Riyue Apparel has won another victory.
Since then, counterfeit goods have been rampant, but no one has ever targeted Riyue Apparel. Counterfeiting also depends on costs, and it's better to avoid doing things that could easily get you into trouble.
Since she trusted her own family, Qin Xiaoyu handed over the Hong Kong agency to her eldest sister. Her sister had her eye on Qin Xiaoyu's easy money-making opportunities and also wanted to help her, so she agreed to take over. Her sister had abundant resources and no shortage of store management skills, so she took over directly and opened the store without even needing to advertise.
Lin Yao Fangfei had already ruined her reputation in the industry. Unlike Linda, she came from a poor background and was now being ostracized, so she had no choice but to go to MO and never return. Later, someone said that she married an older man and the two of them were seen scrambling for cheap groceries at a supermarket; that was the last news about her.
XJP's agent has been temporarily withdrawn and not reassigned. There is no suitable candidate, and reassigning them would only cause trouble.
I heard Linda has revived her brand, probably because she doesn't want her expensively acquired equipment to sit idle. Unfortunately, the designer wasn't up to par; after one runway show with mediocre results, there's been no further activity.
Because her machine is located overseas, the fabric produced is imported back to China, but taxes are added, so it's not cost-effective. The machine is essentially useless and is basically unusable.
After returning from Hong Kong, it was already close to the Spring Festival, and the weather in Guangzhou was a bit cold. Apart from his usual walks, A Lei kept Qin Xiaoyu at home to rest.
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