Although Xiao Zhou was also moved by Yu Yao's words, he still had doubts and concerns, so he asked.
“Committee member Qian, wouldn’t setting up a pot in the venue to make canned goods damage our image? It wouldn’t sound good if businessmen from other countries saw it.”
Committee Member Qian patted Xiao Zhou on the shoulder, "Xiao Zhou, do you still remember when our colleagues in other departments racked their brains and even humbled themselves to beg for more foreign exchange?"
"If we want to stand tall, we must stand up for ourselves. As long as there is even the slightest possibility, it is worth going all out. If we fall behind, we will be attacked. We will lose not only our face, but also our lives. So-called face and dignity must give way to our goal of earning foreign exchange through exports."
"Besides, customers naturally want to know more about our products. If we can provide them with that opportunity, it's actually a good thing. That's why they're currently focusing all their efforts on exporting and earning foreign exchange. Since Comrade Yu and his team have this need, we should fully cooperate. Understand?"
Xiao Zhou nodded emphatically, "I understand, I'll get on it right away. Comrade Yu, please come with me."
Yu Yao nodded to Committee Member Qian and followed Xiao Zhou to process the application.
After receiving the application, it was almost six o'clock. Yu Yao rushed back to her dormitory and told Aunt Liu and the others the news.
They were all very happy.
They deal with Coconut Grove brand canned goods every day and have full confidence in them.
As long as they can make it work, they won't be afraid even if their booth is at the very back; the aroma will become the best selling point for their canned goods.
To make canned goods on-site, they need some tools. A spatula is easy to find; Comrade Xiao Zhou said he could help them borrow one from the cafeteria.
The stove is a bit of a hassle.
Considering the conditions at the venue, the existing coal-fired stoves produce too much smoke and are unsuitable; we need to find a way to install smokeless stoves.
This kind of furnace doesn't exist yet. Yu Yao used one in her previous life and knows its principles and structure. If she can find a master craftsman who is very knowledgeable about machines to work with, it is entirely possible to build one.
Yu Yao thought of Zhu Xinmin. With his talent in machine manufacturing, making a furnace should not be difficult for him.
After quickly finishing dinner, Yu Yao went to Zhu Xinmin's dormitory building and asked the dormitory supervisor to call Zhu Xinmin for help.
"You want me to help you build a smokeless stove?" Zhu Xinmin asked.
Yu Yao nodded. "That's right, can you do it?"
Zhu Xinmin thought for a moment, "It's possible to do it, but it will take time. The structure you just mentioned requires special materials, and I need some time to prepare them."
"How quickly can it be done?"
Zhu Xinmin held up three fingers, "Three days."
Yu Yao breathed a sigh of relief, "Three days is no problem, we can wait. Just tell me what you need and I'll help you find it."
"good."
Before the smokeless stove was completed, Yu Yao and her team decided to take a three-pronged approach.
One person stayed at the original booth, while the other two went to the temporary booth next to Jiang Zhiwei and the others. Yin Susu and Tao Xueying took the color photo albums out to find customers.
At first, Jiang Zhiwei didn't take Yu Yao and the others seriously at all.
Whether it's the size of the booth, the variety of products that can be displayed, or the customer resources, Yu Yao is no match for her.
Two more days passed, and Yu Yao and her group's intended transaction amount lagged far behind Jiang Zhiwei and her group.
Li Zhaodi boasted about it in front of them more than once.
At five o'clock in the afternoon, with the weekend approaching, most of the businesspeople had gone home to rest. Yu Yao and her colleagues packed up their things and prepared to leave work.
Seeing Tao Xueying looking listless, Yu Yao patted her on the shoulder, "Don't be discouraged. The factory has already achieved half of the foreign exchange earnings target it set for us. You've done a great job. Tomorrow is the weekend, so have a good rest. Even if the sky falls, there's always someone taller to hold it up."
Yin Susu and Aunt Liu nodded. "Class monitor, don't worry, we will definitely meet the challenge with the best spirits on Monday."
"By the way, Yu Yao, are you free tomorrow? Would you like to go shopping at the department store with us?"
Yu Yao shook her head, "No, I've made an appointment with Comrade Zhu Xinmin to pick up the stove from his house tomorrow morning, so I won't be going with you."
As usual, Yu Yao went to Accountant Liu to register the intended transaction amount.
Whether by coincidence or design, Jiang Zhiwei deliberately chose the same time as her.
"Squad Leader Yu, we've given you your positions. Your sales figures must have been pretty good these past two days. How many potential sales have you achieved?"
Yu Yao said with a forced smile, "Thank you for your concern, Director Jiang. You should be able to see very clearly how much of the intended transaction amount we have completed."
Not knowing anyone around, Jiang Zhiwei stopped pretending. "Yu Yao, tell me, you're really hard to like. You gave your position to them, but you can't produce good results. Who can you blame?"
"I hope Squad Leader Yu won't forget our competition. The loser will be punished."
Yu Yao forced a smile. "No need for Director Jiang to worry about that. Please prepare the two spots for the study exchange. I will go and ask for them after I win."
Jiang Zhiwei looked at Yu Yao, and Yu Yao looked at her too. Their eyes met, and both of them were filled with murderous intent.
After a moment, Jiang Zhiwei gave in, "Squad Leader Yu, there's plenty of time. We'll see."
"Let him look," Yu Yao said with a smile, her gaze falling on a banana peel that a worker had just dropped as he passed by in front of Jiang Zhiwei. "Director Jiang, don't forget to watch your step when you look ahead."
Jiang Zhiwei snorted and strode forward, but suddenly stepped on a banana peel and fell flat on her face.
No one was hurt, but we've really lost face.
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