Shocking! My Rugged Husband is the Hidden Tycoon in the 70s Novel-Chapter 387: He Will Become the King of the Business World
Qiao Xinyu disdainfully glanced at Chen Hongtao, feeling that business people were all detestable; fortunately, Chen Dewen was not one of them.
Chen Hongtao also had his concerns. If the current shipping price was given to the Shangjiang Team, the textile factory wouldn’t be at a loss. It would actually be slightly better than selling to foreigners, but he would bear the loss.
He would inevitably be punished by the textile factory, and a good opportunity to earn foreign exchange would be lost. He would not only accomplish nothing but also be at fault.
If he could sell at a high price, it would be easier to account for it with the factory; after all, the Shangjiang Team was already earning plenty.
Even in the best foreign exchange shops in Shen City, a piece of clothing only sold for a few tens of yuan, yet Xu Qinghuan quoted a price of one hundred and twenty US dollars, which was equivalent to seven or eight hundred yuan.
And even claimed it could compare to some Pierre Cardin.
He didn’t know what Pierre Cardin was, but how could clothes from a small mountain village in the Northeast compare to such fashionable clothes from abroad?
Did they measure up?
This discussion couldn’t continue.
Xu Qinghuan didn’t want to negotiate with Chen Hongtao anymore. After all, she wasn’t solely reliant on the Shen City Textile Factory; the Anguang County Textile Factory could expand production, hire workers, purchase textile machines from the Shangjiang Machinery Design and Manufacturing Factory, and then sell the woven fabric back to them.
She also planned to guide the Anguang County Textile Factory to weave denim. In the 1980s, fifty percent of the world’s denim came from the United States, and they could capture this market.
This type of fabric was very durable and had a wide range of uses. Given Hua Country’s current environment, this fabric also appeared very understated, but could still be designed fashionably, suitable for making shirts, pants, and vests.
Compared to that expensive Dacron, it’s much more breathable and comfortable to wear.
Xu Qinghuan was already distracted. Gong Zhijie noticed this, knowing today’s negotiation had failed once again, and was also angry at Chen Hongtao for not considering any remedies, continuing to act irrationally.
Gong Zhijie saw Xu Qinghuan and the others off, as Qiao Huaqing also had something to discuss with his daughter and accompanied them.
Gong Zhijie leaned back, stretching his weary back from a long day, noticing Chen Hongtao was still unsatisfied, but he had no interest in continuing the conversation.
"The Shangjiang Team has already secured such a large order, yet they show no class solidarity," Chen Hongtao observed. "The reason I didn’t agree isn’t that I want to ruin this matter; I feel it can still be negotiated."
Gong Zhijie absolutely did not believe Chen Hongtao had no ability as a salesperson to assess timing and circumstances, amusingly saying, "What do you plan to use to negotiate?"
He even wanted to ask, would they be willing to negotiate with you?
Chen Hongtao replied, "We can completely involve the organization. Shen City can negotiate with Anguang County."
Gong Zhijie thought Chen Hongtao’s brain had short-circuited, "You plan to escalate this to the organizational level?"
Chen Hongtao said, "From my personal perspective, I certainly don’t want to make this matter bigger. But from the factory’s standpoint, if we can negotiate the price higher, the workers’ welfare can also improve. I feel it’s worth it, even if I’m punished."
Gong Zhijie didn’t want to bother anymore, "I think you have a point."
He didn’t want to utter another word.
In the hotel, Qiao Huaqing looked at Jiang Xingye again with satisfaction, "Not bad, this young man is excellent!"
He said to Xu Qinghuan, "Last time Xiaoyu went back, she said Comrade Jiang was very good. Your aunt, not having seen him in person, was still uneasy. This time I came over, she specifically reminded me to take a careful look if I saw Comrade Jiang and make sure I understand the situation."
Xu Qinghuan felt a little shy, "He is indeed very good."
The gaze Jiang Xingye cast on her head was exceedingly gentle, as if every time she introduced him as "this is my fiancé Jiang Xingye," there was a secret joy in his heart.
Her every recognition of him brought them closer to each other. Though they were already standing together, ultimately, they aimed to integrate into each other’s lives.
Speaking of today’s negotiation with Chen Hongtao, Xu Qinghuan asked, "Will it affect you?"
"After Bao Fugui’s death, the deputy factory manager closest to him was implicated and has been brought down. There was already a plan to select one from the workshop director candidates. Even without the inventory issue, I was to be nominated."
Qiao Huaqing didn’t mention that previously, no contracts were signed, no written agreements, and the other party didn’t pay any deposits but commenced large-scale production as if the US dollars were already in hand. He had mentioned that this matter might face unforeseen changes.
His opposition had already faced criticism.
Because of this, his relationship with Chen Hongtao wasn’t good, making it more of a one-sided grudge.
"To be frank, we also have a cooperative relationship with the Anguang County Textile Factory. This time we’ve signed several contracts with foreign parties, and we’ll also be making some innovations in fabric in the future."
Since these were insiders, Xu Qinghuan did not hide, "Including the fact that we’ll innovate some textile equipment to produce new types of fabrics. To be honest, regarding the fabrics from the Shen City Textile Factory, I’m not entirely optimistic."
Qiao Huaqing felt a bit saddened, "Those fabrics are carefully woven by us, and their quality control is higher than what’s provided domestically."
Xu Qinghuan could understand, "But, Uncle Qiao, times are progressing rapidly. If we want never to be eliminated, we must continuously innovate. Besides fine cotton, what’s now in vogue are those Dacron, wool fabrics, although very popular due to our limited industrial level;
Honestly, are those Dacron comfortable? No, they are not. Sooner or later, as our living standards improve, our pursuits and aesthetics will change. To earn, we must stand higher and see further than the consumers."
Qiao Huaqing understood, yet seemed not to.
Qiao Xinyu unabashedly interjected, "Dad, you saw our products today, right? Aren’t they beautiful? Not to mention anything else, our booth was more attractive than others’, which is why those foreigners rushed to us upon entering; that’s the reason."
She was very smug, "The products from our Shangjiang Team are simply the best. While others are still farming manually, we’ve already mechanized. Our sewing machines are all electric, and our daily output is very high. Producing more allows us to earn more money;
Your fabrics, honestly, are good, but it depends on what you’re comparing them with!"
In this "Southern Trade Conference," the Shangjiang Team truly made a windfall.
They had booked tickets to return on the third day, planning to take a tour around Nan City the next day.
Xu Qinghuan had Jian Jingchuan arrange a car, and the driver took them to a small fishing village.
This place was across the water from Xiang Island.
Xu Qinghuan pointed to the still underdeveloped and rundown area, softly saying to Jiang Xingye, "Look here, in the next three to four years, this place will become a port city and a gateway to opening up, a pilot city.
The era of mixed opportunities and risks is upon us. Once we seize the opportunity, the future is unimaginable, although business opportunities and dangers will coexist."
Jiang Xingye had witnessed the "Southern Trade Conference" and understood what foreign trade was about. His eyes sparkled with determination as he quietly asked, "When?"
When the era of freedom arrives, he intends to become the ruler of the business world.
