Shocking! My Rugged Husband is the Hidden Tycoon in the 70s Novel-Chapter 299: The Troublemakers Arrive

Returning to the team, Xu Qinghuan gave a sack of fabric to Yu Xiaomin, and the girls were instantly overjoyed.

There was still no news from Wang Juan and Tian Xia, but Qiao Xinyu enthusiastically said she wanted to go to the county’s department store to run some business.

"You just go ahead and make the clothes, make several sets first. I’ll go and sell them for you, and if they don’t sell, it’s on me," Qiao Xinyu said, patting her chest.

Xu Qinghuan said, "I’ve already discussed the collaboration with the county’s textile factory. Now, we first need to set up the factory, and go to the commune to complete the paperwork. This way, we can officially source from the textile factory, following proper trade procedures."

Otherwise, it would be speculation and profiteering.

"Another thing, Xinyu, for each piece of clothing, how much fabric is used, what’s the cost of the fabric, what’s the labor cost, and after deducting various miscellaneous costs like management fees, machine depreciation, electricity fees, we have to determine the profit, and the final selling price. We need to calculate these clearly."

Xu Qinghuan quickly drew up a price list, with each item’s percentage of the total cost clearly specified.

In her previous life, she’d seen too many of these price lists.

Qiao Xinyu smacked her forehead, "Oh, I’ll get right on it. Wait, why does it even include electricity fees? Our sewing machines don’t need electricity!"

Jiang Xingye added from the side, "What about working overtime at night? How will you handle lighting?"

Yu Xiaomin chuckled, mainly at Jiang Xingye’s expression, which seemed to mock Qiao Xinyu’s silliness.

Xu Qinghuan smiled and said before Qiao Xinyu could get angry, "I suggest you make a brochure, showing each set and its price. Then use that to sign agreements with clients.

Also, if the other party wants to establish a long-term relationship, make it clear: first, sign an agreement, and second, they need to pay a deposit before we deliver the goods, with cash on delivery, possibly utilizing a 30-60-10 or 40-60 payment model."

As Xu Qinghuan spoke, Jiang Xingye listened intently without missing a word.

Qiao Xinyu raised her hand, "Sorry, may I ask, what does the 30-60-10 model mean?"

"For each batch of goods, when the order is placed, 30% of the payment is made upfront. Once the goods arrive, another 60% is paid, and after inspection, the final 10% is cleared."

Xu Qinghuan added, "Of course, we strive for the 40-60 payment model, but the premise is to ensure our goods are flawless."

Yu Xiaomin pointed at the defective goods Xu Qinghuan brought, "Huanhuan, what if the fabric itself is flawed?"

"Then sell them for less. We’ll first test the market. Xinyu, when she’s securing orders, can use these clothes to show people. Our main market will be in Anguang County. Once we get better fabrics, our products will target big cities."

"That’s a good idea," Qiao Xinyu said.

"In that case, let’s name our clothing brand," Xu Qinghuan said. "In the future, our clothes will have our label, symbolizing both a brand and status."

This dose of motivation worked well, making the three girls so excited they came up with several names. Jiang Xingmei even suggested "Four Blossoms," but Xu Qinghuan thought it was too cheesy.

Finally, Qiao Xinyu made the decision, "The Four Sisters, let’s call it The Four Sisters."

Xu Qinghuan sketched a simple drawing of four girls holding hands on the spot and threw it to Qiao Xinyu, "Find a way to handle the paperwork, and look for a printing factory to print some labels to attach to the clothes later."

After the discussion, they all went to find Jiang Baohua.

"You guys go; Meizi and I will quickly make more clothes," Yu Xiaomin said, feeling eager as soon as she saw the fabric.

"Alright, get to work quickly,"

Although there were two sewing machines, cutting was paramount. Without a cutting table, they relied on scissors, so Yu Xiaomin had a lot on her plate.

The weather had been sunny for a few days, and the first corn threshing machine had been assembled. Dai Yifeng was leading some people in a threshing ground test.

"It’s only been a few days, these corn cobs haven’t dried completely yet. Will this work, won’t it waste grain?"

Jiang Old Master was also present, and Uncle Dong was chattering in his ear. The old master just smiled without a word, and whenever Uncle Dong said too much, the old master would simply reply, "How much can it waste? Achieving something has its costs!"

Jiang Baohua beamed with excitement, organizing from the side.

Tang Quantong also brought people over, the commune had quite a few people there, but they remained silent.

The county had already criticized the commune, yet no one was convinced, considering it an act of God. Thanks to Shangjiang Team’s inventions of the harvester and threshing machine, the county labeled it as man-made disaster.

Especially since Tang Quantong exchanged three job positions and two hundred yuan for the harvester’s blueprints, which have become incriminating evidence against him.

Fortunately, if things escalate, the county also holds some responsibility, and now everyone is in this together, except Shangjiang Team.

When Xu Qinghuan arrived, she was met with Tang Quantong’s miserable face.

Jiang Xingye didn’t even glance at him, heading straight to check the threshing machine instead.

This threshing machine wasn’t small. After Jiang Yinhua poured a basket of corn cobs in, Dai Yifeng called out, "Captain, would you like to do the honors for the first startup?"

Men and women, young and old, gathered around the field, and it felt like Chinese New Year at Shangjiang Team.

Jiang Baohua gestured to Tang Quantong, "Deputy Director Tang, how about you?"

"No need, no need, you go ahead!"

Truthfully, Tang Quantong didn’t dare touch anything from Shangjiang Team anymore. These new technologies really caused him trouble.

The commune’s director was transferred, and no new director had been assigned. If he worked hard, he might have secured the position, but now he couldn’t even dream of it. As long as he could hold his current position, he’d be grateful.

Jiang Baohua didn’t mind, stepping forward to press the red button.

The threshing machine roared to life, spitting out plump corn kernels from one end and bare cobs from the other.

Thunderous applause erupted immediately.

Dai Yifeng called out, "Come on, bring over all the corn! We’ll thresh as much as we can today, then dry the corns later."

Everyone scrambled forward.

Compared to other teams that lamented and showed resentment over the task of harvesting crops, Shangjiang Team’s members were eager to work, a refreshing change indeed.

"Director, Shangjiang Team hasn’t had a secretary for a while. Should we transfer from the commune or let them elect their own?" Yang Tangwu stepped closer and whispered, "We’ve reported Shangjiang Team as a disaster point, and they don’t know yet."

He implied it would be best to transfer someone familiar with the commune, easing operations.

"They might start selling this threshing machine soon. If it does, some things won’t stay under wraps," Yang Tangwu continued.

Tang Quantong’s expression darkened, "Hmm," he agreed, "Later, I want to hear Shangjiang Team’s opinion. Currently, all teams are rushing to harvest the crops, suffering heavy losses, it’d be best if they could lend a hand.

After all, we’re in this together and should face the difficulties side by side!"