"How do you sell this little box?"
An old lady asked with a small box the size of a slap in her hand, she was rarity with such delicate and small things, and she couldn't put it down when she looked at this straw-woven pattern.
"This one is small, and the price is not expensive, only fifty cents."
Jiang Liu smiled shyly, and said to the old lady: "We soaked the thatch in water and dried it several times before weaving, to ensure the flexibility of the thatch, and we were very careful when weaving, there was absolutely no frizz, such a straw box is strong. Durable, at least five or six years."
"Weaving these things are all the most ingenious women and children on our team. It takes them at least half a day to weave such a box. The most skilled women and comrades can weave at most five such small boxes a day. , This is not the effort of combing the thatch in the early stage, so, so we set a price, it should be, it should not be too much."
Speaking of this, Jiang Liu was a little apprehensive: "Our grain harvest this year is not very good, so I will wait until I can negotiate this supply contract and go back, so that I can save money and give it to the state to improve the difficult living environment of our team members. , I also want to buy my daughter-in-law the clam oil used by women comrades in your city, so that her hands will not be covered with frostbite in winter."
The old ladies who Jiang Liu said were still thinking of bargaining with this honest man were embarrassed to speak again.
At present, the price of a similar-sized paulownia box in department stores is between one yuan and three yuan. As for the popular plastic boxes and enamel boxes, the price is even higher. The price quoted by Jiang Liu is far lower than they were before. psychological expectations.
In particular, you don't need a ticket to buy this box from Jiangliu. Unlike other items in department stores, you need some industrial coupons or other coupons more or less. These days, coupons are a rare thing. Think about it this way, buy one for 50 cents. Small straw boxes are really not expensive at all.
Especially if you buy a box by yourself, you can also help the simple and honest villagers to improve their lives, and let the honest and honest man in front of him buy a box of clam oil for his daughter-in-law, why not do it.
The samples that Jiang Liu brought were quickly sold, except for the cheapest small box of 50 cents a piece, to a rattan box for 5 yuan a piece of clothes, and some rare weddings of different prices. Supplies, guys, you pick one, I pick two, and I'll have the choice soon. If Jiang Liu insisted on keeping two samples for the manager of the department store, I'm afraid they would have to empty them all. .
"This comrade, you will sell these two boxes to this comrade who likes her."
The manager who was watching walked over to see this, and then handed the straw weaving in his arms to the guests who liked it.
"I'm the manager you're looking for, and I've seen what you brought."
Afraid that Jiang Liu would stubbornly refuse to sell, the manager also introduced himself.
In fact, Jiang Liu had seen it as early as when he appeared. Otherwise, what would he do to exaggerate the hard life of their team and the hard work of the women comrades, didn't he just want to play the sympathy card on the basis of cheap and beautiful goods.
Don't underestimate the sense of responsibility and sympathy of this era, in the name of the working people's country and the party, it is enough to shake the man in front of him.
"You are the manager, hello, comrade manager, since you have seen it, I will sell the last two items to this eldest sister."
The woman who was good enough to be Jiang Liu's grandmother heard Jiang Liu call her big sister, her mouth was full of joy, and the act of giving money was extraordinarily refreshing.
After all the goods were cleaned up, Jiang Liu took the newly credited ten yuan and followed the manager to the office, where he stayed for more than half an hour.
Because it is still uncertain whether these items will sell well in the mall for a long time, the manager just signed the first batch of supply agreements with him, and then according to the sales of these items, he will consider the monthly purchases as appropriate.
At the same time, the price has also been fixed, which is five cents to fifty cents lower than the price that Jiang Liu sold to those old ladies just now, and the manager informed Jiang Liu in advance to bring the team's certificate and seal when the next delivery arrives. , and then this agreement is also temporarily settled.
To do this important event well, Jiang Liu is also in the mood to take a good look at the city center of this era.
He first went to the city state-run restaurant to open his stomach and eat, a bowl of flying dragon soup, a bowl of meat wrapped in a pot, and eight taels of rice.
Perhaps because of his guilty conscience of eating alone, he did not forget to visit the largest supply and marketing agency in the city, bought a scarf with a big red checkered pattern for his wife, and then bought a jar of vanishing cream and some walnut shortcakes as a daily routine. Small snacks when he was hungry. After buying these things, he spent all the extra money he earned today, and he also posted a lot of food stamps and cloth stamps.
But now he is a man with a daughter-in-law and a family. Naturally, he can't do anything like a bachelor before. He spent a lot of money, but Jiang Liu's mood is very happy. He can't wait to see his daughter-in-law see a gift. joy of time.
*****
"Liuzi, you said you want to teach the women on our team to weave grass?"
Guan Daniel was smoking a dry cigarette, and when he heard Jiang Liu's words, he quickly stopped this action, looked at him in disbelief and asked.
The popularity of the straw weaving made by Jiang Liu is known to many people on the team, but some people are jealous when they see him earning money, so they make a batch of straw weaving and sell it at the market, but unfortunately because the style is single and the pattern is ordinary Because of this, no one is willing to buy it at all, and it takes time and effort to study straw weaving. There are not so many idlers on the team, so naturally there is no way to compete with Jiang Liu for business.
Guan Daniel also knows that there are a lot of rumors on the team recently, but those are all rumors from the unpopular gangsters on the team. Most people have the ability to find a supporter for Jiang Liu's situation. With a happy attitude, he only thought that Jiang Liu couldn't stand the pressure, so he came out and said that he was willing to teach everyone the ability to make money.
"Uncle, I am sincere. I grew up in our captain since I was a child. Many uncles and aunts also care about me very much. I think my craft may really be able to make money, but I can't be selfish and just think about myself. , I also want to lead our entire team to a happy life."
The sincerity of Jiang Liu's words made Guan Daniel embarrassed, because if it were him, he probably wouldn't be able to be as generous and selfless as Jiang Liu.
"But if you give this skill to the people in our team, there are only so many people who need these straw weaving. There are more people who can do it. Can you still sell it?"
Guan Da Niu is a little worried.
"Uncle, don't worry, I have already agreed with the manager of the department store in the city that the things we make on the team can be sold in the mall, but they have high requirements for quality and do not accept defective products. I taught everyone. , I have to check one by one before sending the goods."
Jiang Liu said with a little entanglement on his face: "That is, the craft of straw weaving itself is not uncommon, what is really strange is some of the techniques I have researched by myself. I am afraid that people from other production teams will also learn this skill, and then the people in the department store will not do business with our team and choose other production teams.”
"I see who dares!"
Guan Daniel patted the table and stood up. He was overjoyed at the moment. What did Jiang Liu say? He said that their team could connect with the department store in the city and deliver goods to the big shopping mall. How big is this? Be patient.
However, Jiang Liu's scruples also alerted him. There were many girls on the team who were married from other production teams in other communes, and some daughters from other families were married to other places. In case any of them learned their skills, What to do if you spread it out.
"Don't worry, your uncle is still a bit prestige. This matter has taken advantage of you. If anyone dares to eat inside and out, the whole family will get out of our team for me."
No matter how ruthless what Daniel said, he also said it with certainty.
"And it can't make you suffer. You taught your skills. In the future, everyone will give you one-tenth of the apprenticeship fee for every piece of straw we sell."
It is not easy for Jiang Liu to study these straw weaving methods. In addition, his body needs to be recuperated, and he will spend a lot of nutrition in the later stage. Now that the people on the team have accepted his love, they should also give him some benefits.
"It's not good."
Jiang Liu secretly delighted in Guan Da Niu's entry, but hesitantly on his face.
"Nothing wrong, just listen to me."
Guan Daniel waved his hand and said, "Jiang Liu, this kid is too simple and honest, he will take more care of him in the future, and don't let people bully him.
"Well, I'm indeed short of money right now, but I can't keep taking this cut. It's just two years, and the two years will be regarded as my tuition fees. After two years, everyone will continue to do it or not. Straw weaving, I no longer draw it."
Forget it, even if the management of Daniel is strict, it is very difficult to completely prohibit the spread of the method, and other production teams will not watch their teams make money, there will always be people Research their team's straw.
In the past two years, he has accumulated some capital. As for the future development, Jiang Liu will let it take its course.
"You kind of kid."
Guan Daniel patted Jiang Liu's shoulder, and was speechless in admiration.
Even if this matter has been discussed so well, Guan Daniel decided to discuss it with the female accounting director on the team, and then choose a time to hold a team meeting to announce the matter.
*****
"Sister-in-law, your scarf is so pretty."
When Wang Xuemei came out of the house, she happened to see Xu Xiuxiu, her eldest sister-in-law, who was wearing a new scarf and looking left and right in front of the well.
"This scarf isn't cheap, hey, this color is so pretty, it's bright red, it must match my skin."
Wang Xuemei's jealous eyes were turning red. When did the big house get so good, and she bought a new scarf, Xu Xiuxiu didn't even look at whether her sallow skin was worthy of this color.
"Ah, I'm going to go back to my mother's house tomorrow. If I have a scarf like this, my mother's family must think that my life in Jiang's house is going well."
Wang Xuemei approached Xu Xiuxiu and said meaningfully, she forgot about the separation of the family at this moment, and felt that as long as it was something she liked, Xu Xiuxiu's cowardly character should be obediently given to her.
"Does my brother and sister like this scarf?"
How could Xu Xiuxiu not be able to hear the meaning of her words, her hands were tightly clutching the scarf, her face was stiff and ugly.
"I like it, I like it a lot."
Wang Xuemei nodded again and again, staring at the scarf around Xu Xiuxiu's neck with burning eyes, waiting for her to take it off and give it to her.
"Since my younger brother and sister like it, I will wear it every day when it gets cold, so that my younger brother and sister will be happy when they see me."
After all, Xu Xiuxiu rushed back to her room without waiting for Wang Xuemei to react, and then quickly closed the door.
She actually scolded her arrogant and arrogant younger brother and sister!
At this moment, Xu Xiuxiu's heart was still beating wildly.
She touched the soft and comfortable scarf, slid down the door and sat on the ground, then covered her mouth and laughed.