Chapter 23 Win-Win
She had only come to accompany her daughter-in-law, but unexpectedly, she gradually became involved herself.
This feeling was new to her, and she was also a little unaccustomed to it.
“I didn’t expect it to go so smoothly either,” Zhou Shufen continued, her tone still calm. “However, we haven’t even seen the factory yet, so let’s not get our hopes up too high.”
They are, after all, just ordinary housewives, not powerful businesswomen.
Now, however, we have to start thinking about doing business, opening factories, and sourcing goods.
This did indeed make Zhou Shufen feel a little uncertain.
Especially these kinds of things, which they had never been exposed to before.
"Mom, are you worried?"
Qin Guifang hesitated for a moment, but finally asked the question.
"What are you worried about?"
Zhou Shufen's tone softened, and she even smiled.
"When you're in business, you always have to start from scratch. If you just stay at home and keep thinking about it, you'll never take that first step."
Yes, people can't always stay in familiar places.
Sometimes, taking the first step can bring about earth-shattering changes.
This is precisely her inherent spirit of never giving in, and it is also the reason why she has been able to weather the storms of life.
The next day, Yao Mingzhu arrived at the hotel on time.
Zhou Shufen and Qin Guifang are ready.
They got up early, ate breakfast, and put on their most formal and comfortable clothes.
The mother and daughter finished getting ready and went downstairs.
Sitting in the car that Yao Mingzhu had arranged in advance, I felt both excited and nervous.
The scenery outside the car window kept changing along the way.
The streets became more and more familiar, and the appearance of the factory area gradually emerged.
We followed Yao Mingzhu all the way to the entrance of a garment factory.
They then realized that the factory was actually her family's business, which had been operating for many years and was quite large.
A prominent sign hangs at the factory gate, and a regular buzzing sound comes from inside.
Upon entering the factory area, one is greeted by workers dressed in uniform.
One by one, they sat at the control panel, skillfully operating the sewing machines, their fingers flying across the screen, captivating the audience.
Yao Mingzhu led the way while introducing the place, her voice neither hurried nor slow.
"The front is the work area for workers, and the back is the warehouse for storing finished products."
This was the first complete industry chain process they visited on their trip.
They passed through rows of neat sewing stations.
The air was filled with the smell of fabric and loose threads.
The workers occasionally glanced back at them, but did not stop working; they were very efficient.
When you walk to the warehouse at the back, you are greeted by neatly stacked goods.
Bundles of clothing were neatly stacked.
Workers were counting and sorting items nearby, and the scene was orderly.
"This dress was specially designed by a designer my dad brought in from abroad. What do you think?"
As Yao Mingzhu spoke, she gently pointed to one of the elegant dresses with her finger.
This dress is indeed very nice; the cut is perfect, and the colors are harmonious.
It would be very popular if it were on the market.
However, in the eyes of Zhou Shufen, who has "past life experience," there are still some areas that can be improved.
With just a few modifications, it can better suit popular aesthetics and thus become more popular.
"I think the effect would be even better if the skirt were a few centimeters longer and the hemline made a little more natural."
Zhou Shufen spoke slowly.
Although it was not a complicated suggestion for modification, Yao Mingzhu lowered her head and pondered for a few seconds.
Before long, her eyes suddenly lit up, she clapped her hands, and said excitedly, "You're right! It will definitely be even better if we change it that way! Your judgment is so accurate!"
Indeed, a longer skirt can not only accentuate the wearer's elegance and poise, but also visually enhance body proportions.
After touring the factory, the two returned to their clean and bright office, ready to sit down and formally discuss their collaboration.
"As you just saw, our factory is fully equipped, the production line is running smoothly, and we have a very strong ability to develop new styles. We can launch new styles on time at every stage."
Yao Mingzhu sat upright in her office chair.
"It is indeed a pretty good factory."
Zhou Shufen nodded in agreement, and then spoke calmly.
"Looks like I'm in luck this time. Now, I'd like to hear your specific pricing for the goods."
"Don't worry, the price I'm giving you is definitely a good deal, you won't lose out."
Yao Mingzhu responded without hesitation.
"Then tell me, how much would it cost for each piece of clothing if I bought it from you?"
Zhou Shufen then pressed for further details.
Yao Mingzhu casually pulled a blank sheet of paper from the folder on the table.
He quickly wrote down a few clear numbers on it, checked it briefly, and then pushed the paper toward Zhou Shufen.
"Take a look. The wholesale price varies slightly depending on the style of clothing, but these are the best prices I can offer."
Zhou Shufen looked down and carefully examined the price list, her brows furrowing slightly.
She stopped flipping through the pages, thought about it seriously for a moment, and was somewhat shocked.
The price was so low that it was beyond her expectations.
"Okay, no problem, I accept."
Zhou Shufen responded decisively.
She looked up at Yao Mingzhu, her eyes already filled with trust.
The other party did not take the opportunity to lower the price, nor did they set any vague traps in the terms.
Instead, they are open, honest, and straightforward.
This made her feel that this collaboration might truly be a win-win situation.
"That's great!"
Yao Mingzhu's eyebrows relaxed, and her voice rose a few decibels.
She leaned forward slightly.
"Let me tell you, as long as our factory doesn't go bankrupt, we can cooperate long-term. This is a good start, so let's sign a contract first, is that alright?"
She spoke at a moderate pace.
Zhou Shufen, of course, understood Yao Mingzhu's good intentions.
She nodded slightly, without saying much in return.
The contract was quickly drafted by the staff, printed out, and placed in front of the two people.
Zhou Shufen carefully reviewed every page of the contract, and after confirming that everything was correct, she picked up a pen and neatly signed her name in the signature column.
Immediately afterwards, Yao Mingzhu, with a smile on her face, signed her name without hesitation.
"It's a pleasure doing business with you!"
After signing the contract, Yao Mingzhu extended her hand and shook hands with Zhou Shufen.
Both of them were somewhat excited.
Sunlight streamed in through the window.
"We will arrange and prepare the first batch of goods immediately."
Yao Mingzhu added another sentence.
After saying this, she stood up and looked at Zhou Shufen with a smile.
The other person also stood up at the same time, their hands still tightly clasped.
That afternoon, while there was still time, Yao Mingzhu accompanied Zhou Shufen and Qin Guifang on a tour of the area, taking them to several snack shops and specialty stores that she often frequented.
The three of them walked and chatted and laughed.
The third day.
The goods have been prepared in accordance with the contract requirements, and the warehouse entrance is full of transport vehicles ready to be shipped.
Yao Mingzhu personally led them over to inspect the goods, explaining and confirming details to ensure the quantity and quality of the goods were correct.
"You can take the car back; I've already paid."
Yao Mingzhu stood by the car, speaking as she handed the car keys to Zhou Shufen.
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