"Speaking of Xu's Catering, I have a favor to ask." Li Sixin, knowing when to stop, started a new topic: "Last time, there was a lot of uproar online because Xu's Catering didn't receive official recognition and instead declared itself a 'charitable enterprise.' I'd like to apply for Xu's Catering to officially receive this title. What do you think?"
The poverty alleviation office leader guessed what Li Sixin wanted to say, but still cautiously asked, "How will it be implemented?"
"How about we give Mr. Xu of Xu's Catering the title of 'Honorary Village Chief'?" Li Sixin said slyly. "This not only acknowledges the good deeds of Xu's Catering, but also makes Mr. Xu more attached to Hezibao. It's a win-win situation!"
"This matter, it's no use even if we both speak up; it requires the consent of the people in your village," the poverty alleviation office leader said leisurely.
Li Siwen glared and said angrily, "Everyone in our village owes this year's harvest to Boss Xu so that they could exchange it for real money early on. Anyone who disagrees is an ingrate, a traitor, and we in Hezibao don't recognize such a person!"
"Don't give me that. I only recognize documents and I only look at signatures." The poverty alleviation office leader waved his hand and said, "Bring me a consent form signed by all the villagers of Hezibao, and I'll approve it for you right away!"
"Okay, I'll come back in a couple of days."
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After finishing the main business, the two talked about the recent activities of Xu's Catering and the changes in Hezibao. Li Sixin then left the Honghe City Poverty Alleviation Office and found Nadutong Express Company, which cooperated with Hezibao for shipping.
"Secretary Li, what brings you here today!" The owner of the express delivery company greeted Li Sixin with a big smile, invited him to sit down, and then prepared tea for him.
The Nadutong Express branch in Honghe City has consistently ranked at the bottom in terms of performance every year. If it weren't for the company's strategic planning, this express delivery point, which barely manages to break even, would definitely have been shut down.
But this year, the express delivery point ushered in a major turning point, as Hezibao partnered with Xu's Catering!
In Hezibao alone, nearly one or two thousand express packages can be sent out every day! Recently, it has been sending out three or four thousand express packages a day, and the turnover has been soaring. In just half a month, the ranking has jumped several places, jumping out of the bottom five. The boss was naturally very happy to see Li Sixin.
"Boss, don't bother. I just came to talk to you about cooperation. I'll go back after that. I have a lot of things to do in the village!" Li Sixin stopped the courier boss from his work and stated his purpose directly: "Boss, do you send out three to five thousand packages a day from Hezibao?"
"Yes, yes, yes, thanks to Secretary Li for patronizing my business, otherwise my courier point would have gone out of business long ago!" The courier boss quickly chimed in, but he felt uneasy, sensing that Li Sixin's visit this time was not for anything good.
"We've been working together for almost half a month now, and it's been quite pleasant. I'd like to discuss something with you: could you arrange a courier point in Hezibao?"
"What? Set up a courier point in your village? No way, no way, no way!" Upon hearing this, the courier boss immediately waved his hands in a frantic manner, repeatedly refusing.
"Let me finish! Xu's Catering is going to build two factories in Hezibao, one to purchase agricultural products and the other to produce braised food for online sales. The orders will only increase! Going there in advance is a way to build a good relationship with Xu's Catering, so all the orders will be yours in the future, right?"
After offering bribes, Li Sixin began to use threats.
“There are more than just your courier company in Honghe City. There are seven or eight companies in total, such as YTO Express, ZTO Express, STO Express, and SF Express. They are very interested in the orders from Hezibao. If you are not happy, I will go and have a chat with them!”
After saying that, Li Sixin pretended to get up and leave, which startled the courier boss, who quickly pressed him back into his seat.
"Secretary Li, don't worry, I didn't disagree. But setting up a fast station in Hezibao is no small matter. I need to submit a report to the higher-ups and get their permission first, right?"
"How long will it take to get a result after you submit this report?" Li Sixin sat down and continued to apply pressure, "I don't want to wait too long!"
"Soon, soon!" The courier gritted his teeth and gave a definite timeframe: "Three days, give me three days! Is that alright?"
"Okay, I'll wait three days. If I don't hear from you after three days, I'll talk to other courier companies."
"We'll definitely have news in three days."
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"Auntie, didn't you say this house was for rent? Why are you suddenly moving things out? Has it already been rented out?"
"Yes, the agent just told me that the young lady who came in this morning has taken a liking to this shop and has already signed a contract. She told me to pack my things and the shop will be renovated tomorrow!"
"Wow, that's really fast! Auntie, do you know what kind of shop that young lady is planning to open?"
"What kind of shop is this? It looks like a braised food shop?"
"A braised food shop? That's alright." The shop owner next door breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, then asked gossipily, "That young lady looks thin and pretty, she doesn't seem like the type to do this kind of work. Auntie, is your information reliable?"
"Is that young lady the boss? She's just a gofer. I heard that the boss behind that young lady owns several shops, and they're all doing quite well!"
"Opening a food shop is a good idea. We can change things up every now and then. I wonder if the braised food is good or expensive."
"I'm not sure about the price, but it tastes pretty good."
"Oh, Auntie, if you say it's good, then it must be great!" The shopkeeper next door praised, then asked, "Auntie, are you eating at the shop? Is it big? What's the decor like?"
"It wasn't eaten at the restaurant. A few days ago, a relative of mine in the city bought a new house and was celebrating. He invited us over for the festivities, and he bought some braised dishes from this shop to serve as cold appetizers. They had all sorts of flavors and types, and they were delicious."
"Auntie, what you're saying makes my mouth water! Once this shop opens, no matter the price, I have to try it!"
"You have to try it, it's really delicious! If the price isn't too high, I'll buy some braised dishes here for Chinese New Year this year. It's tasty and convenient, and most importantly, I can cook two fewer dishes and save myself some trouble."
"Auntie, that's a great idea! Come on, let me give you a hand."
(End of this chapter)
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