This wasn't Lu Zhiye trying to discourage him; after all, Louis still had many factories he hadn't visited!
The quantity they mentioned before was just a verbal order; there was no actual contract!
If the factories Louis visits next have quality and designs that far surpass those of the Second Textile Factory, and the prices are not much different, then Louis might very well reduce his orders!
After all, they need materials that meet market standards, and exporting them from such a long distance is no easy feat!
Tan Guohua's smile faded. He clenched his fingers, pondered for a long time, and immediately said, "I'll go call my father right now."
By the way, Comrade Lu, do you know anyone in any of the major textile factories in Beijing?
Can I take a look at their fabric and patterns?
As the saying goes, "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will win every battle."
I want to see what the differences are between the second textile factory and the others.
Lu Zhiye thought about it carefully and felt that he didn't need to get involved in this mess, so he shook his head slightly and said, "No, but I heard that the black market here can get sample materials from various factories."
You can go and take a look!
Since the state allowed a free market economy, the black market model of selling necessities at high prices has gradually been replaced!
The current price is only slightly higher than that of the supply and marketing cooperative!
But some things hidden in the shadows haven't changed.
Tan Guohua smiled sincerely and said with gratitude, "Thank you so much! I'll try to find out right away!"
Tan Guohua had spent several years in university in Beijing. If his father's factory hadn't had that accident, he probably would have stayed in Beijing.
Like many of his classmates, most of them chose to stay here!
However, some people did not choose their major!
So Tan Guohua does have some connections!
Meanwhile, Louis followed Zheng Haiqian to several textile factories.
Apart from the First Textile Factory, which was well-prepared, the other textile factories were caught off guard.
He hurriedly led the group on a tour.
Not only could the product quality not be guaranteed, but some of the dirty tricks in the factory were also exposed!
So Louis was very disappointed with the later factories!
When I first entered the No. 1 Textile Factory, I saw that the workers were actively participating in their work. The defective fabrics produced during the manufacturing process were also marked, categorized, and put into the warehouse!
Louis was quite satisfied with this, since he needed to import in large quantities and couldn't possibly monitor every single batch of fabric so closely!
I'm afraid someone will try to pass off inferior goods as superior ones.
Seeing how strict the First Textile Mill was in managing defective fabrics, Louis relaxed a bit!
The management of the subsequent textile factories all had problems to varying degrees!
After thinking it over, Zheng Haiqian still spoke up for the textile factories: "Mr. Louis, our country's requirements for fabrics are not that strict!"
However, sometimes there are minor flaws, and the sales staff of the supply and marketing cooperative will choose to sell it at the price of a flawed cloth!
Of course, the price the factory gives to outsiders is based on the price of defective fabric!
You can rest assured that there will absolutely be no substandard products!
The prices quoted by the major textile factories are transparent. The price quoted by the No. 1 textile factory is basically the price quoted by other textile factories!
Of course, you can negotiate the order volume and price!
"Look at other factories, do they have any fabrics that catch your eye?"
Hearing Zheng Haiqian say that, Louis's dissatisfaction dissipated for a few minutes!
"That depends on the sample drawings they send later!"
I will select a few suitable ones and have them make patterns. If there are discrepancies between the actual product and the pattern, I may not choose them.
Please ask Comrade Zheng and the other textile factory workers to submit the design drawings within three days.
I will choose the appropriate colors and styles from them, and then determine the order quantity!
Zheng Haiqian smiled and said, "Mr. Louis is very thoughtful. I'll arrange for someone to contact the major textile factories as soon as I get back!"
Louis stretched in the car and asked unhurriedly, "Have you looked into the factory that Lu brought this afternoon?"
Zheng Haiqian thought for a moment and slowly shook her head: "I haven't looked into that. If Mr. Louis wants to learn more about them, why don't you take this opportunity to visit their factory!"
These words were exactly what Louis wanted to hear. He smiled and said, "Then I'll have to trouble Comrade Zheng to make the trip again. By the way, Comrade Wen, are you not busy lately?"
Can we invite her along? I think she has great taste; her clothes and style are very much to my liking.
Regarding fabrics, I believe you can offer some good suggestions!
Zheng Haiqian shook her head apologetically: "I cannot make this decision for Comrade Wen Sihe."
After all, we belong to different departments and are responsible for different things every day.
I'm not sure if she has any other work to do.
Louis looked disappointed: "Alright then, Comrade Zheng, would it be convenient for you to take me to Comrade Lu's house?"
Zheng Haiqian was a little puzzled by Louis's actions, but she still obediently did as he said.
She has already said enough. If she says anything more nonsense, it will probably annoy Louis!
The car attracted a lot of attention as it drove down the street.
Zheng Haiqian often went to Wen Sihe's house for small gatherings, so she naturally knew where her house was.
Louis looked around at the famous tourist attractions and clicked his tongue a few times: "Lu really has some skills, managing to get a house in this place?"
Zheng Haiqian sighed inwardly, thinking that in ancient times, only princes and ministers could live in houses like these!
Zheng Haiqian's father and grandfather were also top officials in certain areas.
Even so, the house I live in isn't even a third the size of this!
Zheng Haiqian felt that if we go back another ten to twenty years, it wouldn't have been so easy to keep this house!
The car stopped at the gate, where the Lu family's gate was wide open. Lu Zhiye, having shaken off his exhaustion, was sitting in the courtyard basking in the sun.
Inside the room, Tan Guohua made one phone call after another!
Hearing the noise, Lu Zhiye lazily opened his eyes.
He was speechless when he saw the people getting out of the car!
Louis seemed oblivious to the expression on his face, casually walking in and waving to Zheng Haiqian, saying, "I'm having dinner at Comrade Lu's house today, so you can go home now!"
Zheng Haiqian hesitated, unsure whether to leave or stay!
It wasn't until Lu Zhiye walked into the house and took out a package that he said, "Sister Haiqian, these are some local specialties sent by people from our hometown. Take them back and let the people in your department try them."
If it's appropriate, let Hehe come home a little earlier today.
Zheng Haiqian glanced at her wristwatch; it was four o'clock.
"Okay, then I won't stand on ceremony. I'll drive the car away first, and I'll have Hehe drive it back later."
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