Around nine o'clock, Yan Dongming arrived with three girls. The rest of them went out to sell steamed buns. Now, none of them were competing with each other; they were all just doing as much as they could.
Zhang Hongmei was very satisfied with their growth; this was more like it.
Shen Yunfang hadn't come out since dinner, keeping busy in the kitchen. Yesterday's braised pork and beef were already stewed, and today it was time for fish and other seafood. However, stewing wasn't a particularly tedious task, and by the time Dong Yuping and the others went in to help, there wasn't much to do.
“Hongmei, now that we all have some money, do you think we could try investing in something else?”
"Of course you can. Several of you are economics majors, so you have to try it out, otherwise it's just empty talk."
"We came here today to hear your opinion."
Have you decided what you want to do?
Dong Yuping shook her head. They had been discussing it for a while, but without any results. It was all their hard-earned money, and they really couldn't invest blindly. In the end, they were really unsure, so they came to find Zhang Hongmei.
Zhang Hongmei also didn't have any good projects at the moment. "Why don't you try sales? You don't have much capital on hand, so manufacturing is out of the question. Then do trade. That way, you need less investment, but the profits will definitely be high."
"So what kind of trade should we do?"
"Let's wait until everyone arrives before we discuss this. I don't have any ideas right now, and I don't know which projects are good?"
Zhang Hongmei had no idea what to do. She thought that setting up an import and export trading company would be a great idea, but it might not be suitable for them. After all, they were all outsiders, and frankly, they were quite resistant to them here. She had the idea, but she didn't necessarily have the connections.
However, you could ask Wyattroy; he owns many trading companies, so ask for his opinion. Also, if you figure out the connections abroad, the domestic toy factories might have a smoother experience.
"Wait a minute, let me go ask. I've been focusing all my energy on the computer right now, and I haven't really been paying attention to the trading company. Why don't you go ask Miao Xinyue and the others?"
They've received extensive training; perhaps they can offer you some advice.
Dong Yuping nodded. These people actually wanted to bring the six people here together to start a company, but judging from Zhang Hongmei's words, they had no such intention.
This was a suggestion made by several people to test Zhang Hongmei, but it was clear that she didn't have that intention. However, it was possible that they could actually get her help.
Zhang Hongmei picked up the phone and dialed Wyatt's number.
"I am Zhang Hongmei. Um, I have something to ask you!"
My fellow villager wants to make a small investment. Do you have any good projects in mind?
Okay, I understand. I just don't know if it's feasible, since we are foreigners and there are many restrictions on us.
I'm thinking of setting up an international trading company with you, specializing in import and export. I wonder what your thoughts are?
Okay, I understand. In that case, I'll ask for their opinions. If they all agree, then I'll have to trouble you.
Zhang Hongmei put down the phone, and Dong Yuping looked at her expectantly.
"It's the young master from that aristocratic family who helped you out last time. His idea is that if you want to get some experience, you shouldn't use your own money to test the waters first. You can all go to his trading company to learn."
This requires discussion among the few of you. I think it's better to gain experience first, and there's also employee training involved. I think this should suit your needs.
After Zhang Hongmei finished speaking, Dong Yuping's eyes lit up. "Hongmei, is it really possible? We want to start our own businesses because we can't find jobs and don't have the opportunity to learn. Since they are willing to give us a chance, of course we are, but we should still discuss it with them."
Dong Yuping was extremely excited; she truly hadn't expected Zhang Hongmei to give them this opportunity. She didn't know about others, but she and Kong Yushun would definitely cherish it.
Seeing Miao Xinyue and Zhao Yuetong's fulfilling lives, I felt particularly envious. I wanted to live like that too. Money really isn't important now; experience is priceless.
“Hongmei, I will definitely go. Even if they all want to try it themselves, I won’t. I just want to learn from experience. Why should I keep running into obstacles when someone else is providing the right things? Do I have to keep hitting my head until I’m battered and bruised?”
Thank you, Hongmei, thank you for giving me this opportunity. I will definitely cherish it. I actually really admire Miao Xinyue and her friend. Their grades are outstanding in class now, and they're becoming more and more poised and confident, quite active in the class as well. I think I can be like that too. So, thank you very much.
"Hehe, you're welcome. I've said before that we should help each other. Although I'm a little disappointed in you, we're in this together, and of course I want you to do well. And you're doing very well right now, so I'm willing to do my best."
Yan Dongming listened from the side the whole time. He studied industrial engineering and had read books and accumulated experience in sales. Seeing the youngest girl so generously offering them a chance, he felt fortunate rather than resentful.
Thankfully, I didn't make any decisions blindly or presumptuously!
"Yan Dongming, you studied mechanical engineering, right? I'm giving you a task. This is a plush toy, and I want you to design a sewing machine. You know, have you ever seen a shoe repair sewing machine?"
Yan Dongming nodded. Of course he had seen it. In the streets and alleys of the capital, you could often see people pushing carts to repair shoes.
"That's the idea. If there are specialized tools for repairing shoes, then of course there can be specialized tools for making toys."
Yan Dongming really wanted to say that although he was from the Ministry of Industry, he wasn't in mechanical manufacturing. But then again, he might actually be able to figure it out; his grandfather was a mechanical manufacturing engineer, and he had been exposed to these things since childhood.
"Okay, I'll give it a try. I need to do some research first; I need to study the blueprints for the sewing machine."
Zhang Hongmei felt a little embarrassed. Had she misunderstood? Now she realized that people from the Ministry of Industry weren't necessarily skilled in machinery.
She gave Yan Dongming an awkward smile. She didn't know what to say.
If I say too much, it would be embarrassing if someone in the know saw or heard it.
"Zhang Hongmei, Hongmei, come in quickly! I've figured it out! I really have!"
Everyone in the living room was speechless upon hearing Cheng Guangxu's excited shouts; he was just too excited.
Zhang Hongmei knew that he had been inspired by Zeng Zhongkang and had become particularly attentive to military affairs.
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