In just two market days, Qin Xiaoxiao sold out two large bundles of skirts. Although she didn't earn much, it was equivalent to the combined monthly salary of the five men, leaving them all dumbfounded.
Rubbing his eyes, Qin Ye couldn't believe his eyes. "Did I miscount? Have I forgotten how to count after all these years of not studying?"
Qin Xiaoxiao glanced at Qin Ye with disdain, "What's wrong with that? It's normal."
That's too much? Haha, you didn't see how much the owners of those clothing companies and factories earned during the peak of the clothing industry in later years, nor did you know how much retailers earned. That's why the average wage is too low now. If it were after 2000, it could be four to five times higher.
A regular T-shirt costs twenty yuan to buy, but can be sold for one hundred yuan immediately, with no bargaining. Take it or leave it, and it's still not enough to meet demand.
Five big men stared at the money on the table with gleaming eyes.
Qin Ye: "Shall we go for another round?"
Su Lu: "It's feasible."
The other three exchanged glances, nodded frantically, and then looked at Qin Xiaoxiao with expectant expressions.
Qin Xiaoxiao took a sip of tea. "Okay, I'll go over there after this batch of goods is sold, to check out the connections and see the machinery factory over there. Brother, didn't you want to open an electronics factory? I suggest you put the factory in the south; this place isn't suitable."
Actually, the best machinery factories are in the Northeast right now. The South hasn't developed yet. We need to give the South a few more years. Once a group of big players emerge, factories in the South will spring up like mushrooms after rain. At that time, China's industry will reach a new level.
Those bigwigs have money and the ability to import advanced machinery from abroad. Not to mention watches, all industries will flourish.
Qin Ye thought Qin Xiao's words made some sense, but since their home was here, did they really have to move again?
Moreover, he felt that Qin Xiaoxiao and Su Lu would not leave with him; they would settle down in the capital. If they didn't leave, his grandparents probably wouldn't leave either.
If Grandpa and Grandma don't leave, it means that Dad and Mom won't leave, and Uncle and Aunt won't leave either. So why would he go all the way to the South by himself?
"How about I switch to a different industry?"
Qin Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes. "I thought you were so determined, but it turns out you're just impulsive."
Qin Ye laughed, "I don't necessarily want to open an electronics factory. I just think watches are quite profitable, so I wanted to give it a try. There are electronic watches in the south that are very cheap. If we move to Beijing and make them ourselves, the base price will be even lower."
Qin Xiaoxiao nodded, "The idea is good, but the equipment needed for an electronics factory is not cheap. It would probably take at least three or four hundred thousand yuan to start."
Three or four hundred thousand is probably an understatement. Foreign electronic devices often start at millions. It would take them several years to earn the money for a million-dollar device.
Selling just these things won't do.
Qin Ye tapped his fingers lightly on the table, pondered for a moment, and sincerely asked Qin Xiaoxiao for advice, "Little sister, what do you think we should do in the early stages to make money quickly?"
Without a second thought, Qin Xiaoxiao said, "Clothing, don't be fooled by the cheap price of these dresses. It's because you have poor taste. If you stock some brighter dresses with nicer designs, they will definitely sell like hotcakes."
The sewing machines needed for clothing are not expensive. There are quite a few unemployed women at home now. Labor is cheap and they can learn quickly, so we don't have to worry about them much. We can also free up time to do other things. My sister-in-law can take care of this stall at home, and if all else fails, my aunt can do it.
I can provide the clothing styles for now. Once the first batch of college students graduate, we can hire these passionate students who want to contribute to the country to design the clothes at high salaries.
We can also collaborate with cotton mills and textile factories to develop new fabrics, or use existing fabrics to make exquisite and durable garments and establish our own brand.
Beijing is developing rapidly, and many shopping malls will be built in the future. By then, our clothing industry will have developed its own system, and we can sell it in these malls and make more money.
Listen to me? It's a piece of cake. One generation plants the trees, another enjoys the shade. You don't need to study the rise and fall of those fashion moguls; just reading novels will tell you how to do it.
Qin Ye and his four companions were captivated by the rosy future Qin Xiaoxiao painted, feeling that cooperating with Su Lu and his wife was incredibly worthwhile. They thought they might become among the first group of people in the capital to get rich.
"Okay, let's do it."
Qin Ye completely trusted Qin Xiaoxiao; how could his own sister lie to him?
Qin Xiaoxiao nodded, "Just listening to me isn't enough. This is just my idea. We need to do some on-site investigation before deciding what to do. The money we have didn't come for free. We risked our lives to get these goods. We need to be careful about how we spend the money we earned with our lives."
All five nodded, indicating that they would listen to Qin Xiaoxiao.
After selling the dresses, Qin Xiaoxiao stopped caring about them, but Su Lu and Qin Ye became busy. Sometimes they would disappear for two or three days. Every time they came back, they were exhausted and could fall asleep as soon as they lay down. Their sleep quality was excellent.
Although they were exhausted, the results were remarkable. As the watches and bicycle radios were sold out one after another, the five men's money nearly tripled. This made the five grown men overjoyed, and they decided to make another trip to the south as soon as possible to earn even more money in a short period of time.
In the spring of 1979, Qin Xiaoxiao left her two children with Old Mrs. Qin and Ma Dahua. It was her first time going south, and the more than ten-day bus ride almost made her vomit. Every day after getting off the bus, she would rather sleep with Lu Tiandi than sleep on the bus. Qin Ye and Su Lu felt very sorry for her.
Qin Xiaoxiao waved her hand and said, "Don't worry about me. I knew this would happen before I came out, and I was mentally prepared. If you want to make money, you have to work hard. There's no such thing as getting something for nothing."
Qin Xiaoxiao's ability to endure hardship impressed the three men, who all said to Su Lu, "You've married a wonderful wife; your life has been worthwhile."
A wife who can share your happiness is nothing special; any woman could do that. But a woman who can share your hardships is rare. Qin Xiaoxiao's ability to do this is truly admirable.
After arriving at their destination, Qin Xiaoxiao and Su Lu first went to the local garment factories. They visited all the garment factories in the area over five consecutive days and basically decided what kind of goods they wanted to buy.
Before they came, Su Lu and Qin Xiaoxiao had already discussed it. After the clothing factory finished receiving its goods, the two of them would take advantage of the free time to go to the watch factory to purchase goods. Qin Xiaoxiao's trip couldn't be in vain; she had to make good use of her space.
Moreover, Qin Xiaoxiao discovered that the surrounding provinces to the south were not very developed, and the people's awareness of making money had not yet fully awakened. The watch and bicycle markets had great potential, and they could take this opportunity to make a fortune in the south first, and then transport the goods back to Beijing after they had sold most of the goods in the surrounding provinces.
This way, you can earn a lot more money.
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