Rebirth of the Industrial Tycoon

Chapter 111 People without far-sightedness must have near-term worries (three more)

At the Canton Fair, Li Weidong finally got a booth. How can there be no booth for a product that earns 3.5 million US dollars in foreign exchange! Sun Xinmin didn't need to arrange this. The person in charge of the Canton Fair directly set up a separate booth for linen car seat cushions in the woven products exhibition area. Several linen car seat cushions of different colors were placed there, and there was even a special car seat. Seats, put on linen car seat cushions, for foreign businessmen to experience. Li Weidong also appeared in front of the booth, constantly introducing linen car seat cushions to foreign businessmen. "Mr. Wu, this linen car seat cushion is of course very suitable for Singapore. The climate in Singapore is relatively humid and it often rains. We need this kind of linen car seat cushion that absorbs moisture and releases moisture quickly." Li Weidong was selling to a man with a Chinese face. road. This Chinese-faced man, a foreign businessman from Singapore, showed interest in linen car seat cushions. "Our countries in Southeast Asia do often use linen products, but your price is too high. A set of linen cushions costs $29! If it can be cheaper, I'd be willing to order some. "Singapore merchants plan to haggle. "Mr. Wu, you have seen our materials just now. Linen fiber and wool are relatively expensive textile materials, and these linen seat cushions need to be woven by hand, and our cost is also very high!" Li Weidong said. "Hehe, Mr. Li, don't lie to me. I have a friend who invested and built a factory in your special zone. He told me that labor costs in China are very cheap. There should be a lot of linen cushions like yours. Unprecedented price cuts," said a foreign businessman in Singapore. "Mr. Wu, you are right, there is room for price reduction of this linen cushion. If you purchase more than 100,000 pieces at one time, we can give another 3% discount." Li Weidong replied. "Mr. Li, if it's only 3%, isn't it too sincere?" the foreign businessman in Singapore said. Li Weidong smiled and said, "Mr. Wu, I really can't lower this price, because the contract we signed with Wal-Mart is also the same price. If we lower the price, Wal-Mart may ask us to compensate for the difference. Yes." "Walmart? The one in the US? They also ordered this?" the Singaporean merchant asked immediately. Li Weidong nodded: "It is Walmart in the United States. It will not take long for this product to appear in every Walmart store in the United States. By that time, our linen car seat cushion will be the same as Walmart in the United States. Wu Sir, this is a very good publicity stunt! I think Singaporeans should be interested in Walmart's same product, right?" The Singaporean merchant thought for a few seconds, then said, "Okay, according to the price you said. , a set of 29 dollars, I want 1000 sets!" Except for Western Europe, other countries are still relatively "Hamei", the popular things in the United States represent the world's fashion trends, the products used by Americans, That is the product that will be popular all over the world in the future. This is especially true for a country like Singapore. Singapore is originally the younger brother of the United States, and it can even be said to be the spokesperson of the United States in Southeast Asia. It has a special respect for the United States. A "same product from Walmart in the United States" is definitely the best publicity. Even if the price is higher, some people will buy it. In fact, in terms of price, Li Weidong's linen car seat is indeed very expensive. At a high price of $29, few countries other than the United States can afford it. At the end of the 1980s, the Middle East countries were not as rich as later generations. After all, they fought the Middle East war for decades, and they did not dig oil and sell them for money. Take Saudi Arabia, for example, whose per capita GDP in 1987 was only US$6,000, which is not at all what the future will look like. In a wealthier Qatar, the per capita GDP is more than 10,000 US dollars. In Asia, the four little dragons are just emerging, and they have just reached the threshold of high-income countries. As for the Asian Tigers, they have not yet entered the development stage. In these countries,

That is, relatively wealthy people are willing to buy a set of car seat cushions for $29. Among the developed countries, southern Europe has a Mediterranean climate, and Western Europe has a maritime climate. Summer is relatively good. Even when it is hot, the time will not be too long. In many places, even air conditioners do not need to be installed. Naturally, linen is not used. seat cushion. The situation in Japan is similar to that of Western Europe, which also has an oceanic climate. While Tokyo is hot all year round, that's a problem that requires toilet paper. In this way, it is really the linen car seat market, that is, the United States. In the United States in 1987, the high-tech industry was on the rise, and the traditional manufacturing industry did not decline. In addition, it just sucked a wave of blood from the "Plaza Accord", and it was the time when the economy was booming. The United States has a large middle class, so it is more scientific to use the median household income to calculate the income of Americans. In the late 1980s, the median household income in the United States had reached $50,000. At that time, a blue-collar worker in the United States had enough salary to support his family, he could have a villa in the suburbs, he could have two economical cars, he could raise two children and a dog, and he had spare money to go on vacation every year. At present, a blue-collar worker's salary can't do so much. So for Americans, spending dozens of dollars to buy a linen car seat to protect their buttocks is to eat two less fast food. ... The 1,000 sets of linen car seat cushions signed by foreign businessmen in Singapore cost a total of US$29,000, which is less than a fraction of the US$3.5 million previously paid by Gordon. However, considering that Singapore is only a city, 1,000 sets of cushions are not too small. Like the United States, who ordered 100,000 sets of cushions at once, only one can be encountered at the entire Canton Fair. Even with the bonus of "the same model from Walmart", those "Hami" countries can at most order several thousand sets of cushions . Fortunately, you can make more money with less. After signing the order and sending away the Singaporean customer, Li Weidong let out a sigh of relief: "No matter how small a mosquito is, it's still a piece of meat! By the way, am I being too arrogant now, $29,000 has become mosquito meat. Li Weidong was pondering blindly when he saw Ma Dexing, the director of the Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Office, walking over with a teacup and a smile on his face. "Director Li, I've signed another order. You've worked hard. Drink some water to moisten your throat. The tea I made specially for you has a piece of Huazhou orange red in it. This Huazhou orange red is a specialty here. Relieving cough, resolving phlegm and clearing lungs, we can't buy it there." Ma Dexing offered the tea cup with both hands. "Thank you, Director Ma." Li Weidong took the teacup and drank it. Although the taste was a bit bitter, the temperature was just right. "Director Li, show me this contract, I have to make a record." Ma Dexing said with a smirk. "Okay. The contract is here." Li Weidong directly handed the contract to Ma Dexing. "1,000 sets, 29,000 US dollars! Good! Great! This is the third order today!" Ma Dexing said, picked up the pen and began to record the order. After learning that the linen car seat was sold for 3.5 million US dollars, Ma Dexing's attitude took a 180-degree turn in an instant, and he said "Director Li" to Li Weidong, calling it a sweet. When foreign businessmen were negotiating orders, Ma Dexing also served tea and water, much more diligent than the waiters in restaurants. It can be seen that Ma Dexing really wants to mend the relationship with Li Weidong. Those who work in the system must of course know how to navigate the situation according to the situation. Ma Dexing didn't want to see Li Weidong before, because Li Weidong's garment factory was only a tertiary industry. Now that he knows that linen car seat cushions can really be exported to earn foreign exchange, Ma Dexing no longer dares to neglect Li Weidong. Although he missed the order of 3.5 million before, Ma Dexing must not let go of the next order. After all, the Canton Fair will be held for more than ten days. In the next ten days, there will definitely be foreign businessmen who will take a fancy to linen car seat cushions. . For the next order, Ma Dexing also offered Li Weidong as a bodhisattva. Li Weidong has seen people like Ma Dexing a lot. Li Weidong even thinks that dealing with people like Ma Dexing is not a bad thing. Everyone is obviously dealing with interests, and the relationship is much simpler. In the next ten days of the Canton Fair, Li Weidong received more than 500,000 US dollars of orders sporadically. Including the previous Wal-Mart's 3.5 million US dollars, Li Weidong also received four orders at this Canton Fair. millions of dollars in orders. ... In front of the transportation company's garment factory, a large group of people gathered. The leaders of the transportation company such as Yu Zhengcheng and Zhu Shicong were all present, but they were not qualified to take the C position. There are two protagonists today, one is Li Weidong, and the other is Liu Tong, the deputy commissioner of the prefectural committee. I saw the two of them walked to a red cloth and pulled down at the same time, and a sign of "Advanced Collective of Export and Earning Foreign Exchange" appeared in front of everyone. Applause sounded from all directions, the reporter's camera was also aimed at the two people who unveiled the plaque, and the flashing lights kept flashing. For a small place like Qinghe, exporting foreign exchange earning more than 4 million US dollars is a remarkable achievement. Of course, the prefectural committee must give it an honor. Therefore, the brand of "Advanced Collective of Exporting Foreign Exchange Earning" is hung on the clothing. in front of the factory. "Director Li is really young and promising, and earning 4 million US dollars in foreign exchange from exports is a rare achievement in our Qinghe area. On behalf of the prefectural committee, I congratulate you here, and I hope you can make persistent efforts and continue to bring benefits to the country. Precious foreign exchange!" Liu Tong belongs to the kind of practical leader, and usually doesn't talk much, so he doesn't have a long speech. "Thanks to the prefectural committee for their concern, we will definitely move forward bravely, strive to be upstream, and strive to create more foreign exchange for the country." Li Weidong also said a polite remark.

Next, under the guidance of Li Weidong, Liu Tong visited the garment factory and inquired about the production situation, which was the end of the inspection tour. Everyone watched Liu Tong's Passat disappear from sight before gradually dispersing. Zhao Guodong came to Li Weidong alone. "Director Li, I really didn't expect that in just over half a year, the garment factory has been smashed by you, and now you can earn foreign exchange!" Zhao Guodong said with a smile. "Director, you'd better call me Xiao Li, that Director Li sounds awkward to me." Li Weidong replied. Zhao Guodong sighed lightly: "After all, you went out from our freight office. I was worried that your garment factory would not be able to continue. I am relieved to see that you have a good development. That's fine, I'll leave. It's also at ease." "Go? Director, where are you going?" Li Weidong asked. "Isn't this about to withdraw the land and set up a city soon, the government agencies will also make some adjustments, and the organization department will transfer me to the Land Administration Bureau." Zhao Guodong replied. In the 1980s, state-owned enterprise cadres and government cadres could be transferred to each other, so Zhao Guodong, the director of the freight department of the transportation company, could be transferred to the Land Bureau as a leader. "Director, you have been promoted!" Li Weidong said with a smile. "Gao Sheng can't talk about it, calm down! Going to work in an agency is much more stable than in the company, but the salary is also a lot less!" Zhao Guodong replied. "It's better to go to the agency, and leave the transportation company as soon as possible." Li Weidong replied with a smile. "The land of right and wrong? You have something in your words!" Zhao Guodong said. "One emperor and one courtier!" Li Weidong sighed softly, lowered his voice and continued, "Chairman Chen of the labor union is going to retire, right? He is the veteran who founded the transportation company with my dad. Secretary Yu is the only one left, and Secretary Yu will be of age next year, so it's time to retire." Zhao Guodong also lowered his voice: "You kid can think of this level! You are right, the emperor of the dynasty. A courtier, after Secretary Yu retires, is replaced by President Zhu, the old team must be replaced. I was promoted by Secretary Yu, and I will definitely not be reused by Zhu Shicong. It is estimated that I have entered the leadership team. , is also a vacant position such as the chairman of the labor union and the senior official of Ji. I should take this opportunity to move a nest, and there is still room for improvement in the future. But you, I know that Zhu Shicong doesn't like you! If nothing else, it is contracting As for the garment factory, if you compete with his nephew, you will definitely offend him." Li Weidong nodded: "So I have already anticipated that this garment factory will not last long in my hands, maybe As soon as the secretary retires, Zhu Shicong will have to take back the garment factory." "It's a sure thing. Think about it, your garment factory earns four million US dollars in foreign exchange from exports. Can Cong let you continue the contract?" Zhao Guodong said. "Before this batch of export orders has been completed, Zhu Shicong should not dare to take me? After all, I was registered in the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation. Deputy Commissioner Liu Tong came here today, which also represents the attitude of the prefectural committee. After all, from the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, to the Office of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, and to Deputy Commissioner Liu Tong, I need to complete this order." Li Weidong replied. "That's not necessarily true!" Zhao Guodong shook his head: "There are many people in the transportation company, and their qualifications and age are similar to Zhu Shicong's. How can Zhu Shicong be the second-in-command? Don't underestimate Zhu Shicong, this guy can start Seriously! What's more, it's more than four million US dollars! Don't underestimate the company's determination." "Hehe, Director, you can rest assured, even if the company really decides to take back the garment factory, I still have a backer. Li Weidong paused and said with a smile: "Four million dollars, if I don't have the means, I dare to take such a large order. If the head office dares to play tricks with me, I will let them know that without me This Butcher Li, they can't even eat a pig with hair!"