Chapter 134
Zhang Baosheng was so excited that he felt overwhelmed, so after Qiu Zeming conveyed Zhou Jiani's meaning, Zhang Baosheng nodded without much thought.
Zhou Jiani had already talked to him last time and conveyed the same message from the higher-ups.
Now that the orders were skyrocketing, Zhang Baosheng was inexplicably panicked and sweating all over his forehead. He quickly picked up the phone and called the commune.
He can't carry the burden anymore.
On this side, Zhou Jiani hung up the phone and went to the cafeteria to queue up for food. When she returned to the exhibition hall, she saw Li Jingdang taking new customers to negotiate contracts. At the booth, Bai Haoyang and Liu Cuiyun were busy introducing their woven products to three other groups of foreign customers. The booth of the Linshi Handicraft Factory next door was surrounded by people, and it was packed tightly.
Zhou Jiani was shocked. In just an hour, knitwear has become a popular item?
Go over and help quickly.
The customer Bai Haoyang was talking to frowned after hearing the translator say that the products were out of stock, but he was reluctant to give them up after looking at the samples. After thinking for a moment, he finally ordered two models, but the quantity he wanted was not large. Bai Haoyang led the other party to the reception room.
After that, another order was placed. The quantities of these two orders were not large, only 280 pieces in total.
Li Jingdang returned from the reception room with a beaming look on his face. He sat down and hurriedly ate a few mouthfuls of rice before looking up and asking Zhou Jiani, "We need to prepare the raw materials in advance..."
Zhou Jiani nodded: "I have already conveyed it to the village."
Li Jingdang laughed and said, how could Comrade Zhou not think of this?
Bai Haoyang and Liu Cuiyun were also happy. Liu Cuiyun's face was flushed with excitement. She said, "It's only been half a day, and we've sold a thousand baskets."
The key is that she participated. At first, she didn't dare to speak. Later, when there were more people, and she saw several customers staring at the stall next door, she was afraid that they would not want her products and run to the stall next door. She was so anxious that she didn't care about being nervous. Besides, she was talking to a translator, not directly to foreigners. She had a heavy accent, so Bai Haoyang had to help translate for others from time to time.
Li Jingdang was also happy. He just expressed his joy twice when he heard cheers from next door. His happy expression froze because the other party had broken through 5,000.
Zhou Jiani said with a smile, "Our foundation is not stable, so we came here just to test the waters. We will make money if we sign a deal. Once we work hard, we will show our skills in the fall."
By the end of the afternoon, their knitting factory had placed four more orders, and today's total volume finally reached the half-day volume of the neighboring factory.
Xihe Commune held an emergency meeting for the entire commune, and all craftsmen from each brigade supported the export orders from Qianjin Brigade.
Zhai Xiangqiang held the schedule Zhou Jiani had submitted before her business trip, officially announcing the diversion plan.
Almost all the brigade cadres had excitement on their faces. The first to respond actively was the Ernst & Young Brigade, and other brigades followed suit.
However, there were also a few brigade leaders who wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to take advantage of Qiao and divert them directly, rather than helping the Qianjin Brigade complete its tasks first and then diverting them. However, before they could get ready, they saw several brigade cadres from Donghe Commune walk in.
Director Sang also came with them.
Several village cadres from Xihe Commune were so arrogant that they lost their composure, thinking that their own commune should just be able to handle the situation, so why involve Donghe Commune?
Zhai Xiangqiang had two reasons for this arrangement. First, the reactions of other brigades at the last raw materials meeting. This time, they should be given a sense of crisis to prevent them from taking the opportunity to put on airs. Second, Donghe Commune helped build the road, and Lao Sang came here frequently after the New Year. Zhai Xiangqiang decided to open up recruitment for Donghe Commune first. This was also to address the sharp decline in the number of craftsmen in the weaving factory after the diversion. Fresh blood had to be prepared in advance, and no last-minute cramming was allowed.
This year, we will vigorously develop the staffing industry of our commune and lay a solid foundation for the expansion. Next year, even if he doesn't want to lead the brother communes, the county will have to take the initiative to talk to him.
He probably has to go through the same psychological journey as Zhang Baosheng.
The brigade cadres of Xihe Commune did indeed become obedient.
As a result, the whole commune was in great harmony, and every household expressed their full support for the Qianjin Brigade and expressed their determination to promote the reputation of the Xihe Commune's staffing industry.
Zhai Xiangqiang was delighted. Zhao Hongchang came in at the right moment, his face radiating with excitement. He cast his blazing gaze upon his leader's face. Zhai Xiangqiang understood and said, "Hongchang, is there any more good news from the Canton Fair?"
Zhao Hongchang's voice was a little shaky with excitement, but he tried to speak steadily, "Today's total order volume has exceeded 5,000, 5,650 pieces."
The entire conference room fell silent for a moment, and then Zhang Baosheng roared, "Oh my god, almost six thousand a day?"
Qiu Zeming also came to the meeting. Although he was not in charge of the knitting factory's affairs at the moment, he was clear-headed. Zhang Baosheng pulled him over, patted Zhang Baosheng's arm, and said gently, "Captain, this is expected. Stay calm."
Zhang Baosheng's face flushed red, and those around him were afraid he would get too excited and pout again, so they quickly said, "Yes, Captain Zhang, you must stay calm. This is just the beginning."
But even though I tried to comfort them, I was still shocked. Oh my god, this is serious. I must hold on to the support of the Forward Brigade and get some broth to drink.
Zhang Baosheng took a deep breath to suppress it, then he realized that he had lost his composure. He smiled embarrassedly, and then his eyes became hot. Oh my god, he still couldn't help but get excited.
Zhai Xiangqiang was also moved and said, "Hongchang, have the cafeteria work overtime and prepare some more food. Everyone can stay here for dinner. After dinner, we will continue the meeting to discuss the details of the next work arrangement."
We certainly can't just recruit craftsmen, we also have to recruit people to handle materials and do miscellaneous tasks. Now we have to face the task of spring plowing, and the Qianjin Brigade alone certainly can't mobilize so many people, so we have to draw some people from other brigades.
On Zhou Jiani's side, Li Jingdang stayed behind for a meeting. She waited in line to make a phone call and then came out to find Bai Haoyang and Liu Cuiyun.
Bai Haoyang handed over the soda he bought and asked, "What do people in the village say?"
Zhou Jiani: "The team leader and his team went to the commune for a meeting. Accountant Liu answered the phone and said he would report to the commune immediately. I guess the commune is still discussing the next production issues."
After drinking a bottle of soda, the three of them strolled to catch the bus, returned to the guesthouse, and queued up with basins to take a shower. After taking a shower, they queued up again to wait for laundry. They were as busy as if they had fought a war, and when they returned to the room, they were unwilling to say a word.
Zhou Jiani and her friend were relatively lucky. Stockings, silk, ceramics, and bicycles were all selling like hotcakes today. Several of the little friends had hoarse voices when they opened their mouths.
The room was silent for a moment before Meng Yan asked Zhou Jiani weakly, "Are you all okay today?"
Zhou Jiani was lying on the bed, fiddling with her phone, thinking about starting a group sale of handkerchiefs.
An ordinary cotton handkerchief is still 5.9 yuan per piece, but a small silk handkerchief cannot be sold at 5.9 yuan. Zhou Jiani considered for a long time and priced it at 59 yuan per piece. She would rather quote a higher price and withdraw it if it cannot be sold, and then find an opportunity to lower the price before selling it again.
But it is difficult to raise the price after selling at a low price.
Moreover, these silk handkerchiefs were of really good quality and the embroidery was exquisite, so she felt they were worth the price.
She was just wondering how she had managed to take photos of the silk handkerchiefs without anyone noticing when Meng Yan asked her. She quickly smiled and said, "How many orders have you made?" She leaned over to chat with Meng Yan in the lower bunk. "Did you have a great time selling today?"
Meng Yan nodded. Actually, they could sell well at ordinary times, but the Canton Fair was particularly lively, and it was also about exporting and earning foreign exchange.
However, no matter how exciting things are, there are always limits. Nowadays, a planned economy is also implemented for foreign trade exports. You can't just sell as much as you want. From quantity to pricing, everything is strictly controlled.
This situation is estimated to change only after the reform and opening up.
However, it won't affect them for now. Willow weaving has just opened up the market, and they don't know if the standards given by them and those of neighboring markets combined can reach the standard.
While her roommates on the upper bunk had not come up yet, Zhou Jiani pretended to look for something, turned her back to everyone, took out a handkerchief and took a few photos.
Then lie down facing inward and start knitting.
[100% mulberry silk machine-embroidered handkerchief, original factory stock, unpacked, 59.9/piece, limited to ten pieces (from the 63rd and 73rd editions of the Panda stamp set, the 72nd edition of the Table Tennis set, the 70th edition of the Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy set, the 72nd edition of the Ship set, the 72nd edition of the Sports set, the 73rd edition of the Industrial Products set, the 74th edition of the Acrobatics set, the 25th National Day Anniversary set, the Daqing Red Flag set...)]
[Re-issue of a vintage cotton handkerchief. I've opened it several times, and the quality is excellent. I'm releasing ten more (with stamps, not all opened, but with price and name, including the 63 edition, the 73 edition panda, the 72 edition ping pong ball...)]
There are seven or eight hair bands and a few pairs of insoles on the shelf. The quantity is not much, just enough to meet the standard for starting a group, so I post them together and sell them.
After sending out the red envelopes, Silk Handkerchief started uploading pictures and links and transferred them to Group 2.
Gone in seconds.
The cotton ones were sold out in seconds, as were the hairband insoles.
There are 20,000 people in two groups, and this amount is indeed not enough to eat. It is difficult to see whether there is a problem with the pricing, but it is definitely not overpriced.
"Well, I'll just be content."
More than 600 yuan was deposited into the backend account.
After everyone fell asleep, Zhou Jiani took out the things she bought during the day, swallowed her saliva at the boxes of rice crusts, and temporarily moved to the shelf on the other side.
Put the pork buns on the fresh-keeping shelf and the colorful pickled peppers on the ordinary shelf. When I come out at noon the next day, I find an opportunity to take out a bottle and pour it into the aluminum lunch box to eat with rice.
It was a bit spicy, but the spicier it was, the more I wanted to eat it. The four of us finished a whole bottle during lunch, and Zhou Jiani regretted not buying enough.
Li Jingdang wiped the sweat from the spicy food and said, "Jia Ni, where did you buy this? Can I buy some more?"
It’s better to eat chili peppers and pickles with rice.
"I bought it from the street and only took this much. After I bought it, they left." Zhou Jiani decided not to make the bottle in the warehouse public and she would keep it for herself.
I didn't call at noon the next day, and only called after the evening ended.
This time, it was Zhang Baosheng who answered the phone. He also reported to Zhou Jiani on the situation at the factory: "Everyone who knows how to weave baskets from Xihe Commune has arrived, and we've also recruited a few from Donghe Commune. The county is also paying attention. They've called the commune several times today, waiting for our good news."
Zhou Jiani smiled and said, "After you hang up the phone, tell everyone the good news."
Zhang Baosheng: "Well, you've all worked hard. How are Comrade Jingdang, Comrade Xiaobai, and Liu Cuiyun?"
Zhou Jiani: "It's what I should do. It's not hard. Everyone is doing well. Don't worry. Let Uncle Sheng rest assured too. We will go back after we are done."
Zhang Baosheng: "I'll hold a commendation meeting for you when I get back."
Zhou Jiani: "Forget about the commendation meeting. We're still far behind the neighboring city handicraft factory. However, they are interested in organizing an exchange and learning program. You should first contact the commune and discuss it in detail. We can expand this area of mutual cooperation later. It will be beneficial..."
Zhang Baosheng held the microphone, unable to imagine the huge gap between the two sides. In his mind, they were already great at the Qianjin Knitting Factory. However, after Zhou Jiani reported the number of orders signed there, Zhang Baosheng fell silent for a moment and said, "Then we should learn from them."
Zhou Jiani: "Captain, we need reinforcements. Could you please send Comrade Xiao Qiu over?"
Zhang Baosheng refused cruelly: "Ahem, Comrade Xiao Zhou, our village doesn't have many capable people, so let Comrade Xiao Qiu stay. I'll ask Director Zhai to see if he can contribute another secretary..."
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Someone really needs to stay at home to look after the house. She's also afraid that if she fights here, the commune will find out about her past. Forget it, let's not have Comrade Xiao Qiu. Zhou Jiani compromised and said, "Forget about the secretary. Send me Comrade Tian Yumei and arrange a male comrade from the village."
He repeatedly instructed Zhang Baosheng to tell Tian Yumei what to pay attention to when they took the train, and finally said, "Tell Sister Yumei to carry a few more pickled cabbage dumplings, book a ticket, and help me call the Provincial No. 2 Textile Factory. I'll have my mother go over when Sister Yumei is changing trains in the provincial capital and give her some pickled peppers..."
Zhang Baosheng listened to her talking about pickles one after another and said, "No, Comrade Xiao Zhou, you guys should eat more vegetables and meat outside. I'll exchange some tickets and ask Tian Yumei to bring them to you..."
Zhou Jiani: "The tastes of the north and south are so different. I can't eat without pickles. Captain, this is a matter of fact."
Zhang Baosheng agreed, hung up the phone and went to the commune to report the good news. No matter how many tens of thousands they sold in the nearby city, they still felt very proud to have sold over ten thousand in two days. It depends on how long their factory has been open, right?
Then he sent someone to call Tian Yumei over to explain her business trip. Who should he arrange for the other person?
The people working in the weaving factory definitely couldn't do it. They were already short of people. In the end, they sold it to the Anyong Brigade. The next day, they personally went to the Anyong Brigade. Hou Quansheng hurriedly called his youngest son Hou Jingguo over and excitedly shook Zhang Baosheng's hand: "Thank you, Captain Zhang, you can do whatever you want with this bastard."
Such an opportunity is rare.
Hou Jingguo's face flushed with joy as he said hurriedly, "Uncle Zhang, I will actively cooperate and help the comrades of the Forward Brigade complete their mission successfully!"
At the venue, the orders from Qianjin Knitting Factory experienced a small surge, with the total amount reaching about 12,000 on that day alone.
When they finished work in the evening, they were full of enthusiasm and hoped that tomorrow would be better than today. As a result, starting from ten o'clock in the evening, Liu Cuiyun had to go to the toilet again and again. In the middle of the night, Zhou Jiani gritted her teeth and knocked on the door of Li Jingdang's dormitory, and took Liu Cuiyun to a nearby hospital for injections and medicine. They didn't come back until four o'clock in the morning.
Liu Cuiyun's face was full of guilt, and she kept saying that she was holding everyone back.
Zhou Jiani comforted her with a few words, telling her to rest in the dormitory and take a day off. She also repeatedly reminded her not to go to the venue alone.
After that, he took a short nap, got up and continued to fight.
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