Chapter 330 Year-End Summary: Factory Director, we've struck it rich! ...
Finding bargains can be addictive!
After the glass purchase was announced, everyone in the factory tasted the benefits of "intelligence work." The intelligence obtained by Sun Xiaoyan, Xu Xiaoman, and others this time was remarkably effective.
"If we have an opportunity like this every year or so, our production costs could drop by hundreds of thousands!"
Such predictable benefits are enough to make one's heart stop for a moment! Not to mention ordinary veterans and college students like Xu Xiaoman and Sun Xiaoyan, even Secretary Li, who has seen many storms, couldn't contain his excitement.
There are some things that are hard to say. Just based on this information, their factories could become "middlemen," buying high and selling low, and they'd probably make a fortune.
However, being a middleman is too risky, so Qin Xiangxiang doesn't plan to take this path for the time being. Saving costs for her factory and getting things done safely is enough.
Following this, Sun Xiaoyan, Xu Xiaoman, and others uncovered even more applications of intelligence work in material procurement.
Not only can you find bargains, but you can also prevent them in advance.
“A large infrastructure project is about to start near the special zone factory, which will likely lead to a rapid increase in the price of building materials in a short period of time. Director Qin, we should stock up on a batch of building materials in advance.”
This predictive decision saved Feiyan Textile Factory a considerable amount of costs by allowing it to stock up on goods in advance before the shortage, thus avoiding getting bogged down in a quagmire. Furthermore, because Feiyan United Factory had so much inventory, it was able to support other sister factories, earning a good reputation and, of course, a small amount of profit.
Furthermore, Sun Xiaoyan and others predicted in advance from newspaper reports that certain imported chemical raw materials might be cut off from supply, which also prompted the factory to make purchases in advance and resolve the material crisis.
Xu Xiaoman: "I overheard news while drinking with the dockworkers that the suppliers' union in that country is planning a major strike, and if the strike starts, the supply of goods may be interrupted..."
Sun Xiaoyan: "Hiss—"
Qin Xiangxiang: "..." Speechless.
They've even gotten involved in "international gossip" now.
After arriving at the special economic zone factory, Xu Xiaoman felt right at home. He discovered that after leaving the army, he was not limited to doing the most ordinary jobs in a small county town; a much wider world awaited him.
Even in peacetime, "intelligence work" remains just as important.
Moreover, the return on investment is considerable, saving factories tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of yuan in costs and bringing a great sense of accomplishment to their work!
"My work has value!"
Xu Xiaoman began to expand his intelligence network, and then his reputation spread unexpectedly. They even became a Feiyan material allocation platform. Some state-owned factories with stockpiled inventory even took the initiative to inquire and asked the Feiyan platform to help find buyers, hoping that the Feiyan material allocation center could help connect them.
Qin Xiangxiang: "...What? You want us to help find buyers?"
"This has turned into a middleman."
However, there's nothing wrong with helping to connect people; earning a tiny bit of brokerage fee is a kind of "extra income" for Flying Swallow agents.
"Our agent is too open and aboveboard, but saving costs is the best part!"
Qin Xiangxiang overheard some juicy gossip, such as XXX having several mistresses, XXX pursuing artsy young women, and XXXX catching someone cheating... Many people become incredibly promiscuous after they gain wealth and power.
Qin Xiangxiang shared these melons with Li Jianzhi.
Li Jianzhi also ate with relish, and said sincerely, "It's so good to have a wife who's doing 'undercover' work."
On one side, Qin Xiangxiang's intelligence work is going incredibly well, while on the other side, actress Zeng Yao's calendar featuring her stills from the drama is selling out. Zeng Yao's portrayal of "Factory Director Qin" has made her a rising star among young actresses across the country.
Because beauties like her were so rare to see in television and movies back then!
Who doesn't love looking at beautiful women? Young people, regardless of gender, all love to dress up and look pretty.
Meanwhile, other television stations across the country also began to import and broadcast "Echoes of Spruce." At the same time, many domestic television stations were broadcasting "Echoes of Spruce," and even overseas regions imported this TV series.
In the 1980s, there were no actor-related merchandise items. The only merchandise available was wall calendars and desk calendars, which were essential items for every household and featured photos of the actors.
And laptops.
Zeng Yao also agreed to advertise Feiyan Oriental Charm products for free, but Qin Xiangxiang refused. Instead, she paid Zeng Yao an advertising fee to take corresponding advertising photos and promote them in various magazines and on city streets.
Feiyan Oriental Charm products are selling like hotcakes.
...
By the end of 1984, the Pengcheng branch of Feiyan Special Economic Zone, a "window of the special economic zone" that Qin Xiangxiang had inexplicably set up with an investment of five million yuan for an imported car, delivered a year-end report card that left everyone speechless.
The total revenue in the first year reached an astonishing 13 million RMB!
This included foreign exchange earnings of three million US dollars (equivalent to approximately eight million at the official exchange rate), including clothing and Oriental Charm lipsticks, which were bestsellers in Hong Kong, Macau, and Southeast Asia, generating substantial foreign exchange income. Additionally, there was income from the "Good News Swallow" (a type of bird's nest).
Domestic sales revenue was over five million, including sales of various Feiyan products.
The total comes to approximately thirteen million! This is the sales revenue achieved by the branch factory, a truly astonishing figure in China! It's more than double what Qin Xiangxiang and the others initially estimated.
According to the management committee's initial promise to retain 70% of foreign exchange, the Feiyan Special Zone branch factory's accounts showed a full 2.1 million US dollars in foreign exchange revenue retained!
The purchasing power of this foreign exchange income far exceeded the figures on the books. It can almost be said that, based on this foreign exchange income, the Feiyan Special Zone Factory had already recovered its construction costs in the first year!
Moreover, there is a surplus, which can be used to purchase advanced imported equipment from around the world, as well as scarce raw materials... and the imported car that Qin Xiangxiang once longed for.
"Our factory has received two more quotas for imported cars this year!"
"After deducting costs, the branch factory's net profit reached an astonishing seven million RMB."
"We also have to thank Xu Xiaoman and Sun Xiaoyan, these intelligence workers, for saving Feiyan Special Zone Factory 360,000 yuan in procurement and logistics costs!"
...
"My God, factory manager, we've struck it rich!"
"Factory director, the people from the Special Economic Zone Management Committee keep their word. I went to confirm, and they really are giving us 70% of the foreign exchange reserves. Now the Special Economic Zone branch factory has become our biggest golden goose!"
Good news kept coming from the special economic zone factory. Qin Xiangxiang was overwhelmed by this great joy, as if countless gold ingots had fallen from the sky and hit her head, making her see stars.
Two million US dollars in foreign exchange reserves—such a huge windfall in the first year.
"At the end of the year, the bonuses in our factory are more than enough! Everyone will receive a generous year-end bonus!"
"In addition to the two imported car quotas, let's buy ten more imported motorcycles as a reward for outstanding employees in the factory!"
"I'll buy another Crown and another Santana!"
The special economic zone also plans to establish the Feiyan Special Economic Zone branch factory as a benchmark for "factory construction in the special economic zone", and also intends to provide Feiyan joint factory with preferential treatment and convenience in terms of land approval, taxes and fees.
The Special Economic Zone Local Newspaper devoted an entire page to reporting on the remarkable achievements of the Feiyan Special Economic Zone branch factory over the past year, calling it a "perfect combination of Special Economic Zone speed and Eastern wisdom," and highly praising the legendary female factory director, "Director Qin," who is both beautiful and intelligent.
"Li Jianzhi, we've really struck it rich!"
The year-end bonuses were higher year by year, and the factory's income was better year by year. It caught the east wind of reform and opening up and soared to great heights.
The Spring Festival of 1985 at Feiyan Textile Factory was even more festive than in previous years. All three subsidiary factories held special annual meetings to commend outstanding employees and distribute generous year-end bonuses!
Buy imported refrigerators, buy imported washing machines, buy imported color TVs...
"Our factory retains a lot of foreign exchange, which makes it very convenient for our employees to buy imported electrical appliances! Every employee has a foreign exchange income!"
"Our Shanghainese also benefited from the foreign exchange earned by the special economic zone factories."
...
Looking at the report, Zhou Aodong sighed sincerely, "I was just 'born at the wrong time'!"
Qin Wutong adjusted his reading glasses: "What's wrong?"
Zhou Aodong: "If I were to set up a branch factory in the special economic zone..."
When Qin Xiangxiang heard this during her visit, she sighed, "Mom, I never intended to build a special economic zone factory from the very beginning."
Zhou Aodong knitted a sweater with a cold expression: "Take your car license plate and get out of here. I don't want to hear what you have to say."
Qin Xiangxiang: "..."
Sun Xiaoyan, a female college student, also received a huge foreign exchange reward, which was almost equivalent to becoming rich overnight for a young female college student who had not yet graduated. She became a popular figure on campus and also greatly improved her family's living conditions.
She sent some money home, but her family was worried that she would "go astray." Fortunately, the department head helped explain, which put the Sun family at ease.
"Mom and Dad, don't worry, we'll buy a TV!"
"Xiaoyan, you must work hard under Factory Director Qin..."
...
Many of Sun Xiaoyan's classmates also wanted to join the Feiyan Material Allocation Center. Li Qingfeng, at school, was also influenced by his mother's fame, because it was said that Director Qin recruited Sun Xiaoyan because his own son recommended her.
As a result, many people came to Li Qingfeng to show off their talents, intending to recommend themselves.
Li Qingfeng: "..."
A son's status depends on his mother's.
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