At the end of the first day of official trading, the total transaction volume at Zhao Youcai's booth reached 300,000 US dollars.
This wasn't the end of it, as two additional long-term cooperation orders were also negotiated.
Those large orders that have only received deposits and have confirmed delivery times and pickup locations after the Chisui Festival have a total transaction value of at least one million US dollars.
Director Qin of the enamel factory was flushed, rubbing his hands together excitedly, not knowing where to put them.
"Let's go! Let's find a nice restaurant, it's on me!"
No wonder he was in a good mood; he earned the most money today.
Zhao Youcai and the others didn't stand on ceremony with him and happily followed him.
It got off to a great start on the first day, and things will only get better from here on out.
After a hearty meal and plenty of rest, Zhao Youcai was stopped at the entrance of the exhibition hall the next day.
"Are you Comrade Zhao Youcai, the factory manager of the instant noodle factory?"
Zhao Youcai nodded.
The other person's voice noticeably turned colder, and their attitude changed.
"No more smelling today. This is the Thousand Harvest Festival exhibition hall, not a state-run restaurant."
Zhao Youcai: ...
If he still can't tell that someone in this exhibition hall is targeting him, he's a fool!
The practice of tasting samples is not uncommon; cookie factories have specially reserved sample packs.
Even canneries share their canned goods with foreigners, so there's no reason why our own instant noodles can't too, right?
But one thing is true: Zhao Youcai's instant noodles have indeed spread a bit too far.
Haha, so what if you can't make it smell bad and bother others? Who said instant noodles can only be soaked or boiled?
Instant noodles can actually be eaten dry!
Anyway, the main purpose this time is to sell spicy strips, so it doesn't matter if we sell less instant noodles.
With long-term cooperative orders from the railway bureau and the military region, he has no worries about sales.
For the first time, Factory Director Niu wore his emotions on his face, staring intently at the man who was blocking his way for a long time.
After Zhao Youcai and the others entered the exhibition hall, Factory Director Niu slowly began to speak.
"I don't know who has the audacity to trip up the person who brought in the country's first foreign exchange earnings at yesterday's Thousand Harvest Festival."
His tone was so casual, as if he were discussing the weather, but to the other person it sounded like a muffled thunderclap.
The man who stopped them had no idea about the specifics of yesterday's transactions; he only knew that he had made a lot of money in foreign exchange yesterday, and that the people from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Taxation were very satisfied.
Factory Director Niu didn't even give him a second glance, walking past him without looking at him.
Yesterday, instead of returning to the guesthouse to rest, Director Niu made an unprecedented trip back to his home in Beijing.
He told his family what had happened yesterday, and even gave them the names of several people he suspected. He had told his family at the time—
"They dare to act recklessly on such an important occasion, completely disregarding national interests. If we let him or his family's power grow stronger, they might bring a new round of disaster to the country."
Factory Director Niu's father and uncle are both well-known figures in Beijing, making it easier for them to investigate matters and people than for Factory Director Niu.
As for the Thousand Harvest Festival, Factory Manager Niu didn't intend to alert them. After all, there were still almost two weeks until the festival ended, and he would eventually compensate them.
Today, Zhao Youcai's booth was much better than yesterday, with many returning customers bringing new friends to Zhao Youcai's booth to make purchases.
As lunchtime approached, Zhao Youcai looked at the instant noodles in his hand and became increasingly angry.
What's wrong with him eating instant noodles at this booth that's in the middle of nowhere?
Those foreigners eat meat all the time, they're practically covered in marinade, why doesn't anyone ask them to leave?
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. Zhao Youcai, who couldn't bear to suffer in silence, simply waved his hand.
They took the borrowed iron pot and gas cylinder outside the exhibition hall and started cooking instant noodles right there on the only way to enter the hall.
You don't allow instant noodles to be made inside the exhibition hall, right? Then he'll make them outside!
Seeing that the foreigners had already left, the factory managers who were busy displaying their products in the exhibition hall were dumbfounded.
The one surnamed Lü fared even worse. He didn't sell anything yesterday, and today not a single person even stopped in front of his booth!
What's most infuriating is that he smelled that damned instant noodle aroma again!
"Comrade, I am filing a formal complaint against Comrade Zhao Youcai for violating the rules of the Thousand Ears Festival and maliciously poaching customers!"
Zhang Aihua looked at him as if he were an idiot, while a girl next to Zhang Aihua, her pretty face flushed, spoke angrily.
"Comrade Lü, rest assured, we will investigate this thoroughly and give you justice!"
Zhang Aihua glanced at her deputy beside her, then at the indignant Factory Director Lü, and a mocking smile curled at the corner of her lips.
"The Chisui Festival is a platform for invited factory directors to showcase their products. If you're not satisfied, you can set up a stall outside the exhibition hall to display your products."
Zhang Aihua's gaze then swept to her deputy beside her. "He can't even remember the front desk rules, but he can remember a factory manager who came from who-knows-where. He has a good memory."
The deputy's face turned pale instantly; she then realized that she had been exposed.
In order to ensure the smooth completion of the Qianhui Energy Conservation event and to prevent anyone from colluding in the exhibition hall to deliberately cause trouble and harm the interests of others, we specifically chose someone who was not familiar with any of the factory managers to handle the matter here.
The deputy's behavior clearly indicated that he was very familiar with the man surnamed Lü, and judging from his shy and timid appearance, they might have some unclear relationship.
Zhang Aihua was glad that she discovered it in time. In addition, the work log and the box used for the lottery she saw yesterday actually helped her find some clues.
Normally, the bottom of the box should be welded shut, so the person drawing the lots can only reach in from the top.
What she found was that the lottery box had a groove at the bottom, which could be opened by placing your hand on it and applying a little force.
I recalled the scene when the lottery was being held, and then I carefully recalled that someone at the front desk made an excuse about having a stomachache and needed to go to the restroom...
Zhang Aihua made a decision on the spot and casually called over a security guard on patrol.
"Please trouble this comrade to call Comrade Cao Yong over and tell him that there is an important matter that needs his attention."
If someone like this sneaks into the front desk, we should investigate them carefully.
The deputy's face turned even paler, and he trembled uncontrollably.
It's over! It's all over!
Their panicked gazes immediately fell on Director Lü, who had come to report them, their eyes filled with pleading for help.
Unfortunately, the man surnamed Lü completely ignored her and deliberately avoided her, pretending to be a complete stranger before turning around and leaving.
His deputy's eyes quickly filled with resentment, despair, and a hint of hatred.
...
On the other side, Zhao Youcai was cooking instant noodles under the scorching sun outside the exhibition hall when he was once again surrounded by foreigners, and he couldn't help but curse inwardly.
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