Chapter 144
The voice was quite familiar, but Qin Xiang couldn't remember who it was for a moment.
The cheerful voice on the other end of the phone paused, "Xiao Qin, can you hear me?"
Qin Xiang finally remembered, isn't this He Liping's aunt, Deputy Director He, the one with Xiang Yanghong?
If it weren't for Deputy Director He's help, she wouldn't have made her first fortune so easily. She had a good impression of Deputy Director He and had even considered recruiting him to help her manage the company.
Qin Xiang smiled and said, "Deputy Director He, I can hear you. We'll be busy for a few days before the New Year. Are you free now?"
Upon hearing this, Deputy Director He couldn't help but sigh. It's not just that they have free time, the workers in the factory are almost going crazy from being idle.
If I had free time and money, no one would have objected. But now I'm idle and can't get paid, so who would be happy? I don't know how many times I've complained to the factory leaders.
Deputy Director He is actually only in his forties this year. He is in the prime of his life and wants to develop his career. However, it is useless for one person to want to do so, and everyone else just wants to drag it out.
She sighed and said self-deprecatingly, "What are you busy with? The factory has been shut down for over half a month."
Qin Xiang knew what had happened the moment she heard it, but she feigned ignorance and asked curiously, "How could this happen? Our Xiangyanghong is a big company."
"Hey, Xiao Qin, don't be so polite with me. You probably know what's going on at the factory." Deputy Director He was at his wit's end. He couldn't just watch the factory stagnate. The warehouse was overflowing with inventory. Sales were even worse, and production was impossible. The workers were going ballistic. "Xiao Qin, I'm so sorry to bother you with a phone call."
Qin Xiang said nothing, thinking that it was indeed quite disturbing.
It's true that she admired and was grateful to Deputy Director He. But when he gave her a chance, he was also giving the factory an opportunity. While she made money by selling goods, it also helped the factory reduce its inventory and provided a path for rapid development.
But this was not the first or second time that Deputy Director He had come to see her, and each time he had the same question.
She emphasized it every time. What's the point of repeating the same old tune?
I just wanted her to help me think of a way to digest it.
Qin Xiang said, "Deputy Director He, I understand what you mean, but I really can't help you. You've probably heard that in addition to the store in the provincial capital, I now have a wholesale store and a storefront in the capital. I'm busy every day. I just got back from Guangzhou and I'm calling you back before I even have time to sit down."
Deputy Director He blushed at these words. She understood that Qin Xiang didn't want to get involved in this matter.
She hesitated for a moment and then asked, "I'm sorry to trouble you, but I'm asking you this shamelessly: if I could convince the factory director and the secretary to agree to a public-private partnership, would you be interested in participating?"
This was the only solution she could think of after much deliberation. As long as Qin Xiang agreed, she would go all out and go find the city leaders to persuade the factory director to agree. As long as Qin Xiang got involved, the factory would definitely be able to operate.
That's how much I trust Qin Xiang.
However, Qin Xiang refused without a second thought. "I'm sorry, Deputy Director He, it's not that I don't want to, but I just don't have the ability right now. Public-private partnerships with individual investors are a good idea, but they require capital. I've just started this business, so I'm not able to afford it. Why don't you ask the city leaders to help find a suitable candidate?"
After being rejected, Deputy Director He felt a little disappointed, but he couldn't blame her. It was indeed her wishful thinking.
Deputy Director He sighed and said, "I see. I'm just asking. Don't take it personally." She stopped talking about it and instead asked about He Liping, "Chinese New Year is coming soon, so she should be home for the holiday, right?"
Qin Xiang nodded. "I will definitely give them a holiday, but it might be a little later. I heard her say she wants to go back."
"Okay, I understand."
After finishing their discussion, the two hung up the phone.
Deputy Director He smiled bitterly, feeling that the little friendship between the two men was almost exhausted by him.
But what can she do?
She really put a lot of effort into this factory, but it was useless. One person could not save the dying camel, and the factory directors and others wanted to drag it out until retirement. What could she do alone?
Let's take it one step at a time.
After hanging up the phone, Qin Xiang felt very complicated. Deputy Director He really worked hard for the factory.
Back at the restaurant, Qin Baotian called her upstairs for dinner. "Who called you? What a coincidence! You didn't even let me breathe."
Qin Xiang didn't say much, "It's just a friend, it's okay, it's the same if I rest now."
The mutton soup stewed by Qin Baotian was fragrant. Mi Hongjun had already eaten two large bowls and was now drinking the mutton soup.
In such a cold day, you can either eat hotpot or drink mutton soup, soaking it with sesame cakes. It is so satisfying. You will feel full and warm. Qin Xiang also has a room here. You can go in and fall asleep as soon as you open the door.
When I woke up, it was almost dark. There was a smell coming from the kitchen again. This time it seemed to be chicken soup. Comrade Qin Baotian now loves cooking and seems to be particularly fascinated by soups.
Afterwards, dinner was a stewed old hen. Both chicken legs were in Qin Xiang's bowl, and Mi Hongjin only got a chicken wing, which he was happily chewing.
Dingxiang and the other two are still living in the dormitory for the time being. When the school is closed in a few days and there is no one else there, they will have to come and live here.
It's a bit crowded.
Qin Xiang then gave Mi Hongjun a task, "There's not much going on in the wholesale city. Go out and find a house for me during the day."
A while ago, she asked Mi Hongjun to help her find a courtyard house or an apartment building, but nothing was suitable.
Mi Hongjun drank the soup and nodded, "I understand."
In fact, Qin Xiang really liked the yard that she had rented as a warehouse before, but unfortunately the owner refused to sell it.
But Qin Xiang still didn't want to give up. After a moment's hesitation, she said, "Let Zhao Ping go and ask if the owner of that yard is willing to sell it. I really don't want to give up that yard."
Mi Hongjun frowned, "I don't think you can bear to give it up, right?"
Qin Xiang glared, "What if they are happy with it?"
"Okay."
The next day, Zhao Ping went to ask. It was Miao Sheng who helped him find the yard. Now Miao Sheng is no longer here, and he doesn't know if he can find the landlord himself.
But Zhao Ping remembered that the lease contract was originally signed through the Housing Management Office, but they did not rent it out after it expired, and he did not know whether it was rented out later.
Zhao Ping first went to inquire about the house and found that it had not been sold or rented yet, and grass had grown at the door. Some nearby families seemed to be eyeing the house and were full of complaints. "We ordinary people don't even have a place to live, and yet such a big house is left empty and no one can live in it. It's really unethical. Isn't this just like the capitalists of the past?"
"You know what? The owner of this house is either a capitalist or a landlord. I saw him once. He was very stylish, driving a car. He only rented it out for a few dollars. How could he be short of that little money?"
At first, the old lady snorted, "Since you have enough money, why don't you give us a yard to live in? We can't live with this family of old and young squeezed into two rooms."
Several old ladies had complaints about the owner of the house. Zhao Ping didn't say much. He just thanked them and went to the housing management office. After asking around, he found out that the owner of the house was surnamed Meng.
Thinking that it was Miao Sheng who found this house, and thinking about the relationship between the boss and Mr. Meng, Zhao Ping, the rough guy, finally came to his senses.
When Zhao Ping went back and told Qin Xiang about it, Qin Xiang was also a little dumbfounded.
I guess he was worried that Qin Xiang would not be happy at that time, so he rented the yard to her through the Housing Management Office?
Since she guessed that the house belonged to Meng Huaiqing, she didn't need to ask. If she asked someone at this time whether the house was for sale, wouldn't that be threatening them with their relationship?
There are so many courtyard houses in the capital, so we might as well look for one more.
Mi Hongjun simply handed the matter over to Zhao Ping.
Because the wholesale market was closed at that time, Mi Hongjun wanted to lead his men to enter the night market with all their strength, and even made a bet with Tan Xiu to see who could sell more goods before the New Year holiday.
The team members chose it themselves, and the losing team would treat everyone to a hotpot at Donglaishun.
Qin Xiang was happy to see this happen, and even took out 500 yuan to motivate them, saying, "The winning group gets 500 yuan, and the losing group gets none."
Everyone cheered immediately, even Dingxiang and the others were excited and ready to roll up their sleeves and work hard.
Seeing everyone happy, Qin Xiang made another powerful move, "We will officially have a holiday on the 27th this year. During the holiday, if you have an airport in another city, I will book flights for you directly. If you don't have a flight, I will buy train tickets so that you can go back early to celebrate the New Year."
This decision immediately made the employees excited again.
But she still had four or five people from the capital here, so Qin Xiang quietly said to them, "Don't feel like you're losing out. I'll give you a subsidy when the time comes, as a subsidy for your usual travel expenses."
Although not much was said, it was enough to excite the girls.
Full of energy.
There are only seven or eight days left, so we can’t let it down.
So when it was night, the two teams started to set up stalls at the night market.
There were only a few night markets nearby, and the two teams didn't go to any of them, but acted separately.
To ensure safety, Zhao Ping and Li Zhiguo were each responsible for the safety of a team and provided escort throughout the journey.
So the self-employed people who had set up stalls before discovered that the new stall owner was really hardworking, with several girls shouting at the same time.
What’s even more annoying is that they wear new clothes when they shout, and they are different every night.
Before the New Year, all industries entered the final stage of completion.
After a busy year, people always buy food, drinks, clothes and other daily necessities to reward themselves at this time.
Qin Xiang didn't bring much goods this time, so she just sold them in the store and didn't take them to the night market.
The result of the bet between the two teams was also very gratifying. The shipment volume on the first night was more than usual. After learning that Mi Hongjun's team sold 200 yuan more, Tan Xiu was not willing to be outdone. He worked harder the next day and was determined to defeat Mi Hongjun.
In short, employees are very enthusiastic about winning the competition, and bosses naturally cannot show weakness.
Qin Xiang personally looks after the store, and as for the provincial capital, he has basically handed it over to his third brother to manage, so Qin Xiang doesn't have to worry about it.
The new clothes brought back were very popular and many young girls liked to buy them.
Even though many universities are on vacation, there are still a lot of people here. What’s different from the provincial capital is that there are residential areas in addition to schools, so there is no shortage of people. It’s lively from morning to night.
On the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month, the shops in the university town in the provincial capital began to close for the New Year holiday. Qin Xiang personally called He Liping and explained the New Year benefits for the store employees. Then he said Happy New Year in advance and hung up the phone.
As for Xiang Ai across the square, with my third brother there, the siblings had already agreed on benefits, the same as at the university town, except the final few days' pay was doubled. The salespeople were incredibly motivated and had no other objections.
Time flies by, and by the 25th day of the twelfth lunar month, whether it's the stalls at the night market or the shops, they all start to clear out some of their clothes. Of course, the styles that have already sold well will not be sold off, and some out-of-season items will be cleared out without mercy.
Qin Xiang specially hired someone to spend a lot of money to make an LED flashing sign. The huge words "Clearance Sale" were erected next to the stall. Combined with the employees' shouts, the effect was very significant.
No matter what clothes you are clearing out, attract people first.
Isn’t it difficult to clean the spring and autumn in the winter?
That's nonsense. Everyone knows the approximate price of clothes. It will get warmer soon after the Chinese New Year, so you can buy clothes now and wear them after the Chinese New Year.
And the price is cheap. Qin Xiangding's price is also affordable, which is five or six yuan cheaper than the current season. The money saved by buying a few more pieces can be used to buy a summer skirt.
However, the clearance items were limited, as her shop's clothing usually sells well. She just got in a little late this year, so only some autumn clothes were left when the weather got colder. Actually, these clothes were not bad in style, so they would still sell well in the spring.
But Qin Xiang has his own considerations. Generally, spring is the off-season for clothing. Instead of waiting until then to sell, it is better to sell them at a low price now. In spring, some new styles can be launched to avoid inventory pressure. Summer styles can be launched in late spring. Summer and winter styles are the ones that make the most money.
Qin Xiang not only had a lighted sign, but she even had someone buy two loudspeakers, one for each stall. Tan Xiu, also quick-witted, had a shop assistant shout at the entrance to direct interested customers to the illuminated LED lights.
As a result, Tan Xiu's sales increased rapidly, and Mi Hongjun was not willing to be outdone, so he asked someone to carry one and stand at the entrance of the night market to promote it.
Both sides are selling their wares in full swing. If you can't find the right clearance items, just look at the clothes of the season. Who doesn't want to dress beautifully during the Chinese New Year?
Their advantages are beautiful styles, good workmanship and thick fabrics.
Qin Xiang sells quite a lot in the store, and many regular customers buy two or three pieces at a time. Business is booming.
On the 27th day of the 12th lunar month, the store had very little inventory left, and they no longer planned to go to the night market that evening. However, during the day, the two teams were still unwilling to give in, and they used tricycles to go directly to the gates of some factories to engage in on-site sales, and they sold a lot in a day.
Qin Xiang hasn't calculated the specific amount yet, but people from both teams are full of confidence and feel that their team can win.
Qin Xiang closed the roller shutter door downstairs, and all the employees crowded into the large living room on the second floor. Qin Xiang was going to give the employees a summary of the past six months.
The living room was not big, but there were many people. There was no special table, so they just sat around the dining table. Qin Xiang, Tan Xiu and other store managers sat there, and the other store employees found their own places to sit.
The conditions didn't look good, but everyone was excited.
Because when they went upstairs, Uncle Qin, who was in charge of the warehouse, showed them the New Year's goods prepared by the boss, which were very rich.
Looking at the enthusiastic employees, Qin Xiang smiled and said, "The year-end sales meeting begins now."
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