Xing Baohua calculated that the most expensive ones could sell for a little over 500 yuan. He knew that some TV manufacturers had slashed prices to around 300 yuan, and didn't even require TV airfare.
Shuangxi TVs are not only expensive but also offer poor value for money. Add to that the quality issues, and it's a miracle they've survived this long.
Xing Baohua said, "I understand what happened. To be honest, I can take all 20,000 units myself. I can pay you in cash. This is a one-time deal. There won't be a second time."
Then he held up two fingers and said, "As the ancients said, 'Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.' I'll give you a design for making an enhanced antenna. Go back and produce it yourselves. Buy a TV and get the antenna for free. This antenna is for enhancing and amplifying signals, not the kind that extends indoors."
"In that case, we'll still be selling at a loss! There won't be any profit at all?" Factory Director Bi said.
"Who cares about profits now! Let's get the goods out first. We'll see how much we can recoup our costs. Otherwise, where will we get the money to upgrade our equipment?"
Director Sun said, "There's no compromise."
"Yes, but it's not suitable!"
"What method?" Director Sun asked.
"I'm setting up a new factory, and all the workers will come here." Xing Baohua originally wanted to say that he was going to acquire it, but he held back, afraid that he might say something that would cause trouble and leave a hidden danger.
"Then the TV factory will be finished, won't it?" Factory Director Bi said, his eyes wide.
“Like Factory No. 4, which only left its name, all its employees came to work for me. I’ve arranged for Deputy Factory Director Zhao Shanhai to go to Japan to learn the technology,” Xing Baohua said, deliberately making things up.
Only Director Sun knew the situation at Factory No. 4, and about all the factory's employees—there were only four misfits in the entire factory. It was as if he'd brought in a huge number of people.
Deputy factory director, studying in Japan?
These words deeply stung Director Bi; if he had brought the entire television factory with him, the treatment might have been even better.
Factory Director Bi looked at Director Sun, and good heavens, this guy's face was a bit dark.
Director Sun asked Xing Baohua what he intended to do with that batch of stock.
"I promised to donate learning machines to the school. Think about it, it's easy to donate learning machines, but what about televisions? How much spare money does the school have? How many can they buy?"
"Your TV factory only has about 20,000 TVs in stock, right? I'll eat them all and send them to top-tier junior and senior high schools. And try to establish an extracurricular activity class in every school?"
"Good heavens, such a big spender, you just throw away millions like that?" Director Sun had just finished speaking.
Director Lin of the Municipal Government Office, who had always kept a low profile, stood up excitedly and said, "Are you serious?"
“Really? I’ve delivered them before, but now it depends on what price the TV manufacturer will offer me,” Xing Baohua said.
"Factory price? Absolutely factory price!" Factory Director Bi exclaimed excitedly.
Xing Baohua shook his head. The man looked surprised, as if he had already given the factory price, so why wasn't he satisfied?
Xing Baohua was deliberately putting them on the defensive, hoping to teach them a lesson and secretly weaken their strength. Xing Baohua didn't believe the television factory would improve its situation after receiving the money.
This guy beat up the skilled workers at the TV factory.
"Peony, Taishan, and Luqing TV factories charge an average of 276 yuan per 12-14 inch black and white TV. What's your average price for me, Shuangxi?" Xing Baohua said casually.
The group immediately realized that Xing Baohua was holding them back. He thought they were picking up cabbages instead of eating everything? It turned out he was just trying to drive down the price!
Factory Director Bi glanced at Director Sun, after all, their direct superior was present. Without this leader's approval, who would dare to nod?
Those televisions are, after all, government assets. Who would dare sell government assets at a bargain price?
"We'll look into this matter when we get back and give you a reply as soon as possible," Director Sun said.
Xing Baohua nodded, saying there was no rush.
After seeing the two off, Director Lin of the municipal government took a step back and said, "If you decide to make a donation, be sure to let me know so I can make arrangements. I will also report today's conversation to the higher-ups."
"As for donations, I feel you don't need to get involved. After all, it's a non-governmental organization, and besides, I can't possibly come up with that much all at once. I'll try to complete it in five or ten years. Do you really need to notify the leadership about a donation of thirty or forty units? Do the leaders have that much free time?"
Xing Baohua said irritably, "I understand that some leaders need impressive performance results."
This matter will bring him public attention and recognition. If Xing Baohua cooperates even slightly, the problem can be resolved almost perfectly.
Unfortunately, Xing Baohua didn't give the other party a friendly look.
Director Lin was momentarily speechless, but he didn't get angry, skillfully concealing his expression.
"I sense that you don't have a high opinion of the television factory?" Director Lin asked.
"Times have changed, and the disease has become incurable, beyond the reach of medicine, unless, like Nezha, one is reborn?" Xing Baohua said.
"Are you out of your mind?! You're making it sound so superstitious! Alright, I won't cause you any more trouble." With that, Director Lin left.
Watching Director Lin's departing figure, Xing Baohua thought to herself, "It would be best if I didn't bother him."
To Xing Baohua's surprise, Director Lin came again just two days later.
They also brought a preparatory team.
"Motorcycle has officially sent us an inspection letter. If we are satisfied with the site selection, they will build a new factory here," Director Lin said to Xing Baohua.
“I already know about this. Last time they came to talk about patents, one of my conditions was that they become my neighbors, but they didn’t answer me then. Their coming here now might not just be for show,” Xing Baohua said.
"According to our notification and understanding from the Beijing office, several cities are currently vying for their listing. These include Beijing, Tianjin, Shenzhen, Nanjing, Shanghai, and even the provincial capital," Director Lin said.
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