Chapter 295
The Chinese New Year was approaching and there was too much work to do. I stayed in Shenzhen for only a few days before it was already the 20th day of the twelfth lunar month.
According to the practice in previous years, it is time for the workers in the factory to have a holiday.
Qin Xiang had to temporarily part with Meng Huaiqing, and the reluctance in Meng Huaiqing's eyes was almost overflowing.
Qin Xiang couldn't help but kiss him, like a scumbag who had abandoned his wife and left home to make a living. "Chinese New Year is coming soon, and we'll see each other in just ten days. I have to come over after the New Year, so we can go together."
Meng Huaiqing was helpless. "Alright, pay more attention to safety on the road and make sure you rest. Don't tire yourself out just to rush. I'll tell Zhao Ping."
"I know, I know."
Meng Huaiqing also had to attend a meeting held by the municipal government, so he couldn't see her off in person, which made Meng Huaiqing feel regretful.
As they got in the car and headed to the airport, Zhao Ping asked, "Should we have them drive to the provincial capital?"
Qin Xiang leaned back in his chair, thought for a moment, and said, "Let's go to Haicheng first to see what's going on there, and then go to Sucheng."
The plan to set up a factory after the new year is in Suzhou. Suzhou is close to Haicheng and Hangzhou, radiating to Jiangsu Province to the north and Jiangxi Province to the south. It has convenient transportation and is also the hometown of silk, which is just right for development together with her silk factory.
As for the silk factory, she planned to directly acquire a state-owned factory. She had already taken a look at several, but they all had poor development prospects and were already at the end of their strength. She would just wait until the Chinese New Year was over, and then she would go to negotiate and find the most suitable one to buy.
Of course, the factory positioning in Sucheng must be separated from that in Pengcheng and Yongan, echoing the Xiangsi brand and specifically taking the high-end route.
Then the next step is to recruit designers.
Have to continue to fool people.
Take advantage of the New Year period and treat everyone if you can.
Of course, the first choice is still students who graduated from Tsinghua University or the Academy of Fine Arts. They have just graduated from school and are still smart and motivated. They will benefit from finding a suitable place to study and train.
After getting on the plane, Qin Xiang closed her eyes to rest. When she arrived in Haicheng, she did not notify the branch staff in advance. She just stood on the street and watched for a while before going in.
Not bad, there is no problem in checking the accounts again. It seems that the previous rectification was effective.
The clothing store closes late, and except for one out-of-town clerk, the other few are from Haicheng.
Qin Xiang gave bonuses to everyone one by one, and encouraged them, then gave the out-of-town clerk an early annual leave. She then told the other two, "After the New Year, when she returns, you two can take turns resting. I'll instruct the accounting department to pay double your wages for those who work from the 21st to the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month."
Upon hearing this, the store manager and the staff's unhappiness disappeared, and the store manager said happily, "Don't worry, boss, we will definitely guard the last shift well."
Qin Xiang also smiled and said, "Work hard until the New Year, deal with the inventory, and then open for business on the 15th day after the New Year."
Several people nodded repeatedly, and Qin Xiang asked about the situation here. He said that many clothing stores had opened here this year, and the flow of people was more than before.
Qin Xiang also noticed this. After thinking about the funds on hand, Qin Xiang said to the store manager, "If you have time, please help me find out if there is any land for sale in Jiangdong. If it is auctioned, how long will it take to sell it?"
Although the store manager didn't know what Qin Xiang wanted to do, he still agreed, "No problem, I have a relative who works in the municipal government, I can ask him for help."
After a tour of Haicheng, I have to say that Haicheng is indeed developing very fast.
Leaving Haicheng, we headed to Sucheng.
Su Cheng's storefront is still on the second floor. The area is larger than before, and the sign at the door is also shining.
Liu Xiaocao was in charge of both Sucheng and Hangzhou. When Qin Xiang came over, Liu Xiaocao had just returned from Hangzhou. She was very excited to see Qin Xiang and hurriedly reported her work. She also took out account books and booklets for Qin Xiang to see.
Qin Xiang didn't come here to check the accounts. She just took a quick look and then paid no more attention. "I came here to give everyone their year-end bonuses in advance."
Liu Xiaocao kept a record of each clerk's sales figures for the year. Qin Xiang clearly distinguished between rewards and punishments, distributing bonuses based on sales performance. He then privately said to Liu Xiaocao, "If you go back in a few days, please explain this in advance, okay?"
"I know," Liu Xiaocao said, "but I asked someone to buy me a plane for the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month. I'll fly back directly, so I won't be late for the store's year-end inventory."
Qin Xiang was stunned and sighed, "This is too tiring. It doesn't matter if it's a few days earlier."
"It's okay, I'm not tired." Liu Xiaocao said happily.
Qin Xiang smiled and said, "Okay, then you can make your own plans. By the way, ask around at the Ji Family Silk Factory and I'll come over after the New Year to discuss the acquisition."
After explaining things to Liu Xiaocao, I told the shop assistants about the double salary before the New Year, and everyone was even happier.
Not only do they receive high bonuses, but they also receive double wages. In the last few days, the store manager will also buy them some New Year's goods according to the requirements of the headquarters. Even the cadres don't have such benefits.
Qin Xiang saw many passionate and inspiring speeches in later generations. In fact, Qin Xiang could do it too. After all, he had not been there for so many years in vain.
But she didn't want that. What was the point of working outside? Wasn't it just to make money? No matter how nice the words were, no matter how big the promises were, they were all fake. Nothing was as real as paying money.
Imagine carrying back bags full of flashy gifts. Would you feel as shocked as taking out a handful of money from your pocket?
No.
Therefore, Qin Xiang always has only one way to bribe employees: money.
If you do a good job and sell well, you will get bonuses and money during festivals.
In the end, the employees are happy and she, as the boss, is relieved. Compared with the profits brought by the employees, this money is a drop in the bucket. There is no reason for her to eat the meat while the subordinates can't even finish their soup.
Of course, the store manager will definitely give more bonuses, but he will also have to worry more.
For example, Liu Xiaocao is in charge of Hangzhou and Suzhou, and the store manager in Haicheng also reports directly to Liu Xiaocao. Liu Xiaocao's position will definitely be adjusted after the new year.
From a rural girl who knew nothing to where she is today, Liu Xiaocao knows too well the importance of hard work.
After making the arrangements, Qin Xiang brought gifts to visit Master Sun, who had helped repair the cheongsam. Master Sun was stunned to see her coming. "I didn't expect that a big boss like you would come here. Your employee sometimes comes here too."
Qin Xiang knew he was talking about Liu Xiaocao, so she smiled and said, "I didn't come to see you on purpose. I just came to check out the store and came to see you."
The gifts bought were all suitable for the elderly's teeth. Master Sun broke off a piece of cake and said, "Not bad, but at my age, even if you opened a factory, I can't work there."
"It's okay." Qin Xiang said, "I came here just to see you, not to talk about business. You may know that I majored in fashion design, and there are some things I want to learn and discuss with you. I hope you don't mind."
Master Sun was a little surprised, but nodded, "Of course."
Qin Xiang never fights a battle without preparation. She took out the design draft that she had prepared in her bag and discussed it with Master Sun.
These are the designs she made for the post-New Year spring collection of 'Xiangsi'. She revised them many times before finalizing the draft. This time, she naturally wanted to listen to the opinions of the master craftsman.
Although the old master is not a designer, he is very knowledgeable about making clothes and can tell at a glance where something is inappropriate.
Master Sun carefully reviewed her design and approved of it, but also pointed out several details that needed to be revised. He sighed and said, "The younger generation pushes the older generation forward. Now the world is ruled by the young."
Qin Xiang smiled and said, "That's not absolute. Even though it's the world of the young, they still have their shortcomings. They need the guidance of the older generation to make good progress and avoid taking detours. Don't you agree?"
"Everyone takes detours, and it's good to take a detour occasionally." Master Sun said this and laughed.
Qin Xiang breathed a sigh of relief after leaving Master Sun's house. He recalled what Master Sun had said when they left: "Making clothes is like being a person. Keep your heart true to yourself. If you know what kind of clothes you want to make, then you will naturally be serious about it. If you only pursue profit, sooner or later you will lose your original determination."
These words were spoken casually, and they were also the teachings from the older generation, Master Sun, to the younger generation.
Qin Xiang will always remember it in his heart.
The original intention of making clothes is to make money, but also to do it for passion.
In an era of rapid development of clothing, she will seize opportunities, but she will not limit all her thoughts on making money to clothing.
Sooner or later this market will be saturated.
What she wants to do is to take her employees further.
Driving to the airport, we passed by the night market on the way. Aunt Ma was still there selling tea eggs.
Qin Xiang suddenly missed Auntie Ma's tea eggs, so she asked the driver to stop and go over, "Auntie Ma."
Auntie Ma looked up at her and smiled, "Xiao Qin, it's you. Come and sit down. I'll make you a tea egg."
The shells of the tea eggs were cracked into a web-like texture and tasted delicious. As Qin Xiang ate them, Aunt Ma asked, "Are you just arriving or are you leaving?"
"I have to leave. The New Year is coming soon. I have to go back and make preparations."
"That's good." Aunt Ma paused as she looked at her. "I've heard about what happened between you and the Yufeng factory. They did something dishonest."
Qin Xiang smiled and said, "Auntie, I just came to see you. Let's not talk about those things. They have nothing to do with you."
"Okay, okay, that's your car over there, right? I'll get a few more for you to take." Before Qin Xiang could refuse, Aunt Ma got a dozen tea eggs and put them in a bag. "Take them and eat them. Come back quickly, it's getting cold."
After saying goodbye to Aunt Ma and getting on the car, I saw Aunt Ma's melancholy look through the glass.
When Aunt Ma enthusiastically introduced her to Yao Yufeng, she probably really wanted them to work together.
There was nothing to regret. It wasn't Yao Yufeng's decision in the first place, so if it was lost, it was lost. Losing her as a client was their loss.
It was already past nine o'clock in the evening when we arrived from Hangzhou to the provincial capital. We had a simple dinner outside, each having a tea egg, and then went back to rest.
The next day, Qin Xiang started a new round of encouragement for the store employees, distributed bonuses, and arranged work for the last few days of the year. He did not return to the capital until the 24th day of the twelfth lunar month.
There are five branches and three stores in the wholesale city in the capital, but I can’t take care of them now, so I went to the Yong'an factory without stopping.
The factory has long stopped producing winter clothes and now only produces spring clothes.
New products will be launched right after the New Year, a new beginning for the new year.
After just a few words with Tan Xiu, Miao Xiaofeng said, "That person is here again."
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