As time went on, the domestic economy withstood strong downward pressure and gradually began to recover.
Meanwhile, Wenya Garment Factory gradually completed its restructuring and officially began production.
Significant breakthroughs have also been achieved in export business, with several foreign buyers placing orders, some of which are worth 500,000 yuan. The future looks promising.
Tian Jianfeng was also very happy. Once the renovation was completed, the tenants could move into the market and start their businesses.
Because of the low price, several hundred shops have been rented out in just a few months.
The East Ann Market is facing significant pressure, with some tenants whose leases have expired opting instead for the Zoo Market, where rents are cheaper.
Some poorly managed businesses, which lost money during the financial crisis, even turned their anger on the market and demanded that Ah Biao terminate the contracts early without compensation.
Because of the group's new business, Ah Biao no longer had the anxiety he had before. He smiled calmly, waved his hand, and terminated the contracts of all the tenants who wanted to cancel their contracts, and recorded them in the files.
He also issued a special notice stating that all tenants could terminate their contracts, but those who remained could enjoy better services, and that the rent would likely be higher if they wanted to rent a shop again in the future.
For a time, the tenants were also considering their options. They were attracted by the low rent at the Zoo Market, but they were also afraid that if things didn't work out there, they wouldn't be able to come back here either.
In the end, more than a dozen merchants terminated their contracts and joined Tian Jianfeng's company.
Once things finally stabilized, Wenya Garment Factory posted a notice stating that while the factory mainly produces men's T-shirts and suits for export, it would give special consideration to merchants in Dong'an Market, allowing them to source their goods from Wenya Garment Factory.
The gloomy mood was immediately lifted; everyone knew that selling clothes from the Wenwan Group could increase sales.
Initially, all merchants could purchase goods from Wenwan Garment Factory, but later, due to the large demand, provincial agents were developed, and only some merchants were qualified to purchase goods from Wenwan.
The existence of the zoo market has at least one advantage: it allows everyone to source their goods from Wenya again.
Everyone was enthusiastic and enjoyed the high workload brought about by the market recovery.
The busier you are at work, the more money you earn!
However, the zoo market was not bustling with people, nor was it a scene of large numbers of individual vendors coming to purchase goods.
It is a new market after all. Not to mention its remote location, inconvenient transportation, and lack of surrounding facilities, it is difficult for people from other places to stay or eat.
The problem is that some individual shoppers finally came to buy goods, but after walking around, they found that the clothes in the shops were not unique and would not sell well.
At first, the tenants in the shops were very enthusiastic, thinking that as long as they kept the shops in good condition, business would gradually improve.
But a month has passed, and Tian Jianfeng has been busy developing shops but has not provided them with any assistance. When business was bad, he did not take any corrective measures.
People gradually became dissatisfied and would occasionally gather together to discuss the matter.
"I'm so regretful now. I heard that business is picking up again in Dong'an, and they can get the latest clothing styles, which are selling very well. They sell more clothes wholesale in a day than they sell here in a month," sighed a tenant who had come from Dong'an.
“Who says otherwise? We thought Dong’an was also losing money, and that at least the rent here would be cheaper. But it turns out that besides the cheaper rent, there are no other advantages here.” Someone chimed in.
Of course, some novices who were renting a shop for the first time to do wholesale spoke up for Tian Jianfeng:
"The rent at Dong'an Market is too expensive, it costs 10,000 yuan a year. This place is much cheaper, only 2,000 yuan. Even if you only sell a little over 1,000 yuan worth of clothes a month, you won't lose money!"
They just need to avoid losing money, but for those old merchants who used to earn more than 100,000 yuan a year, it's a disaster.
Putting aside whether we can break even, shouldn't we consider the time cost?
A store typically requires two people to manage: the man is responsible for purchasing goods, and the woman is responsible for selling them.
If the two of them go out to work, they can easily earn a thousand or eight hundred a month, which adds up to more than ten thousand a year.
Therefore, those seasoned business people all regret the decision they made.
But what can we do now that we're out? We can only face it positively.
They joined forces and decided to demand an explanation from Tian Jianfeng.
Tian Jianfeng was still basking in the joy of receiving the money and had no intention of listening to their complaints. He said impatiently:
"In this kind of thing, it's a matter of mutual consent. I'm just responsible for providing the platform. As for doing business, you'll have to rely on yourselves. What's the use of coming to me?"
“But the platform you provided is inadequate. There’s nowhere to eat, nowhere to rest, and it can’t introduce us to good garment factories where we can source our goods. We’re losing a lot of money right now, and we probably won’t even be able to recoup the rent!”
His nonchalant attitude fueled the crowd's anger to its peak.
"Pay back..."
"Refund of rent..."
Various voices began to emerge.
Tian Jianfeng scoffed: "If you don't work here anymore, do you think you can just go to the Dong'an Market?"
He was certain that these people had betrayed Ah Biao and that it was impossible to let them go back.
Those people did hesitate for a moment, and then seemed to back down.
Sigh, it's their own fault for breaking their promise first!
Now every shop in Dong'an Market is making money, and everyone is working hard. But I have nothing to do here every day. Occasionally someone will come to ask about prices, but nothing ever comes of it.
"We still need to ask Boss Biao for help!" someone suggested.
But some people, knowing Ah Biao's personality, poured cold water on the idea: "It's useless, begging is pointless."
Some people refuse to believe in fate. They watch others make money while their own future is uncertain. Even if there is only a glimmer of hope, even if they have to lower themselves to the dust, they still want to give it a try!
Several long-time business owners gathered outside A Biao's office, hoping to see him, but were told that he had to attend a meeting at the group and wouldn't be back for four hours.
Actually, Ah Biao didn't go to the meeting; he just wanted to test them.
At this crucial moment, he wanted to use them to cause some trouble for Tian Jianfeng.
Fortresses always crumble from within. Since they have already developed resentment towards Tian Jianfeng, they have become the sharpening sword in his hands.
Several hours later, the merchants finally met with A Biao and tearfully confessed their sins, almost kneeling down.
"You're putting me in a difficult position. You were the ones who caused trouble back then, and now you're begging me to take you in. You have to do something to show that you can forgive this behavior!"
As for what kind of performance was expected, Ah Biao didn't reveal it, leaving it to them to figure out for themselves.
They weren't stupid; they asked other people to find out what Ah Biao meant.
Some people suggested that if they went back and caused some trouble to make things difficult for Tian Jianfeng, maybe A Biao would let them come back.
Those few, grasping at straws, returned to the zoo market and, instead of doing anything else, formed a group and started causing trouble.
Those who came to investigate the market and were prepared to pay to rent shops were all scared away by him!
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