Chapter 49 Advantages of English
Fang Mingche smiled and quoted the price in English.
The price set by the cooperative was a bit low, so he doubled it.
The other party handed over a big unity. Fang Mingche told Lao Wang how much change he should give.
Lao Wang's eyes flickered, and then he asked someone to give the change as Fang Mingche said.
The foreign tourists happily took the colorful flip flower and walked away, flipping it back and forth as they walked.
Lao Wang whispered, "Did you raise the price?"
Fang Mingche said, "Foreign tourists have money, and your quote is too cheap. I'll double the price for you all, and then I'll lower it if it doesn't work."
He remembered that many foreign tourists went to see the Leshan Giant Buddha a few years ago.
The ticket for foreigners is ten yuan, and the ticket for Chinese is sixty cents.
Moreover, there are preferential prices for locals in various scenic spots.
Even in BJ, there are 200 yuan packages in the future, which can enter many scenic spots as many times as you want.
This is also a discount for locals.
Lao Wang nodded, "Okay, thank you."
They have a certain degree of autonomy in pricing.
In front of Yanyan, there is another mini revolving lantern. She turned it with her hands, and the pictures inside seemed to change.
Soon, the revolving lantern sold two more to foreign tourists.
Paper cutters and Chinese knot weavers also hurried to give her one of their own works.
Yanyan held it up and looked at it, smiling. She
also looked at Uncle Song's bamboo woven twelve zodiac animals, "This is a rabbit, this is a pony." She
also sold a set of this to foreign tourists.
With this start, more and more people came to see and buy things.
Some foreigners saw and asked their compatriots and came to buy things.
Fang Mingche was methodical, giving people quotes one by one and registering himself at the same time. He wanted a commission, so he must have a clear idea.
The people who collected the money arranged by Lao Wang were very busy. But there has never been such good business.
Every craftsman opened a shop. Some sold a lot.
The things are not expensive, and foreigners will pay for them if they find them interesting.
Lin Yan was also very happy.
Today she had three helpers to help make tea, and the business was very good. At least three times the usual amount!
The four tables he brought were all filled with spectators who came to watch the craftsmen display their talents.
There were both Chinese and foreigners. Foreigners were the main buyers.
Lao Cheng's stall business was half of what it usually was.
He looked at the place, where people were sitting or standing in three layers inside and outside, so he came over to spy on the situation.
He sighed when he saw Fang Mingche translating.
He has a skill!
Nowadays, few people really value English. The college entrance examination does not count the points!
People used to learn Russian.
He returned to his stall and spread his hands, "There is no way, none of us can speak English. We can't translate for the craftsmen to sell things."
So, whether tourists drink tea or not, they all ran over to watch, but there was nothing they could do.
It was agreed to be a fair competition. They didn't use any despicable means of competition.
Then several other families came to take a look. Seeing this situation, they had no choice but to go back.
Even if they had ideas, they couldn't put them into practice. This is Tiananmen Square!
They could only watch the business flow to Fang Ming's tea stall.
"Where can we find someone who can speak English?"
"Yes, there are teachers and students in the English department. But they are eager to learn, how can they do this? Besides, can we afford it?"
Just by listening, you can also know how high the salary of a translator is.
Someone looked at Fang Mingche's tea stall and said, "This kind of person should have passed the exam two years ago. He comes here to steal our business!"
"It seems that they were the first to start this business."
The craftsmen were also very happy. They could earn money by selling their products.
Thanks to Comrade Fang!
Fang Mingche tried to use simple language to get things done, basically just talking about numbers.
No one thought it was strange. He was alone, with so many foreign tourists, and his voice would be hoarse if he talked too much.
Lin Yan saw an opportunity and poured a bowl of tea and let it cool down before bringing it to Fang Mingche.
"Here, have a bowl too."
Fang Mingche took it. His wife still loved him. After
drinking two sips, he said to Lao Wang, "If there are still people, let them prepare the goods quickly. I guess what we brought today will not be enough to sell."
Lao Wang nodded, "I'll send someone back to tell them."
The first group to come were the ones who trusted Song Quan more. There were also other people and their handicrafts.
Fang Mingche said, "Deliver the goods, don't come. There is no room for more people here."
"Okay, no, OK, OK!" Lao Wang laughed. He also learned a sentence.
Fang Mingche smiled, it was nothing.
Most Chinese people have learned a few basic Japanese sentences after watching Tunnel Warfare and Land Mine Warfare. Although
he is a half-baked person, he can still speak Japanese.
Afterwards, Fang Mingche asked someone to cut a piece of paper and write the price on it and hang it up.
He was responsible for reporting the quantity.
In fact, this step can also be replaced by gestures, but we will talk about it later.
In the morning, he borrowed the help of the craftsmen to gather popularity.
Those craftsmen, Lao Wang, the money collectors, etc. were also worried about miscommunication, and at this moment they relied on Fang Mingche very much.
Nowadays, there are few people who dare to communicate with foreigners as generously as Fang Mingche!
At half past eleven, A Yan whispered to Fang Mingche, "It sold for 32 yuan."
The joy in her voice was about to overflow.
There was an endless stream of people watching the fun, and almost everyone had a bowl of tea, whether they bought handicrafts or not.
Seeing others drinking, it is inevitable to want to drink. It is not expensive, only two cents.
"So much?" Fang Mingche was also slightly surprised.
"Thanks to your idea."
Fang Mingche said, "Thanks for your hard work!"
Lin Yan said hurriedly, "I'm not tired, there are several people helping me. Mingche, you're more tired, I'll go and see if there's anything to soothe the throat nearby."
"Okay."
Lao Wang saw that the morning peak was over, and prepared to arrange for half of the people to go back for lunch. After lunch, they will come back to change the other half.
Fang Mingche said, "Everyone wait a moment, I have something to say."
He was very prestigious at this moment, and everyone, including Lao Wang, stopped and looked at him.
Fang Mingche said, "In fact, when selling things to foreigners, you can communicate with them by gestures after marking the price and the quantity they want to buy. You don't have to need me to translate in the middle. I suggest that you can also set up a fixed stall. Just like today, a few craftsmen come to make it on the spot every day."
Lao Wang and the craftsmen showed an expression of sudden enlightenment. I was too excited this morning, and I really didn't think of this.
Comrade Fang is really a good person! Originally, he should have earned ten yuan a day by translating for them.
Lao Wang said, "What if there are times when there are gesticulations and communication is not smooth?"
Fang Mingche laughed heartily and said, "Our stalls are next to each other, you can just call me."
As long as their stalls are placed next to his, they will attract people.
This is what he wants. But he doesn't really want to keep people at his stall every day to "perform".
(End of this chapter)
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