roccoschili Chapter 171 Put the price up
Chapter 171 Put the price up
"How much do you plan to purchase?"
Professor Liu asked.
Li Cunxi replied: "As long as 3 yuan."
"3 yuan? Do you think that my shabby letter, written by a shabby society in Beijing University that is not made up, allows a silk factory to approve goods worth 3 yuan? Are you crazy?"
Professor Liu's eyes widened.
Li Cunxi smiled and said: "With 3 yuan of silk, we can make at most a hundred or so cheongsams, which is not a lot."
"But others may not approve it."
Professor Liu's face was full of embarrassment.
Did he know that this silk factory's business is very good, and its foreign trade list is said to be scheduled until the end of next year. If they can approve the fabric for making seven or eight cheongsams for them, it is already a great honor for their school.
As for asking for 3 yuan of silk, I'm afraid if you open your mouth, you will have to exchange it for a "gun".
Li Cunxi said quietly: "Give me the letter and I will find a way to convince you."
"Okay, why do I feel like you've been plotting against me since you came to your door?"
Professor Liu realized it later.
"You're overthinking it. I also had an impromptu idea to get some cheongsams to sell."
Li Cunxi defended himself.
Professor Liu still looked suspicious, and finally took out two letters and walked quickly into the office.
The two just walked in.
The middle-aged man who was writing something at his desk stood up leisurely and said with a smile: "Oh, the professor from Peking University came to our silk factory. It's really exciting. Sit down quickly."
The three were seated.
Professor Liu smiled and said: "Director Zhou, you should know the purpose of our visit, right?"
"I know. I heard that you want some silk and want the master to weave satin for you. Don't worry, Professor Liu. As long as you have a letter of introduction from your unit, our factory will be happy to cooperate with you."
Director Zhou seems to speak cheerfully, but in fact he speaks in an official tone.
In short, if you have faith, it’s easy to say anything. If you don’t have faith, let’s discuss it separately.
"Haha, there must be a letter. Xiao Li, give the letter to Director Zhou."
Professor Liu looked at Li Cunxi.
Li Cunxi smiled and said: "Before reading the letter, I would like to ask Director Zhou a few questions."
"Excuse me, teacher."
Director Zhou regarded Li Cunxi as a teacher at Peking University.
"Since Director Zhou manages the silk factory, does he know where the largest silk producing area is at the moment?"
"Xiangjiang."
Director Zhou replied.
Professor Liu was surprised and said: "Isn't it the Dragon Kingdom? We are an ancient silk country and a big silk-producing country."
Director Zhou sighed: "Because our craftsmanship and printing and dyeing technology are backward, our market share has been eroded by Xiangjiang. Now our silk share has dropped from [-]% in the early Republic of China to [-]%."
"How could this be."
Professor Liu was extremely shocked.
Li Cunxi smiled and said: "However, the slump in our silk market is only temporary, because there are still role models like Factory Director Zhou who dare to be the first, introduce advanced technology, continuously improve and adjust, and improve our Longguo Silk's international reputation."
These words directly touched Director Zhou's heart, and he couldn't help but ask: "Teacher, what is your surname?"
"My name is Li Cunxi."
"Haha, Brother Li really understands me. I have the same idea as you. The silk is made in China. Why should we let foreigners process it and make the maximum profit in vain? So I defy everyone's opinion and use a whole year's profit. , we went to Germany to introduce a new production line. After continuous adjustments, we finally produced silk that is close to the high-quality overseas technology. Now many foreigners come to our factory to place orders. I believe that as the technology improves, we will definitely be able to regain the lost market. share.”
Director Zhou is quite proud.
Li Cunxi raised his finger: "Director Zhou is tall and far-sighted. He has earned a lot of foreign exchange for our country and has a bright future."
"No, no, since I am the director of the factory, I must be worthy of the country."
Director Zhou was very pleased with Li Cunxi's compliment.
Li Cunxi saw that the conversation was almost done, so he took out two letters of introduction: "Let's get back to the topic. These are two letters of introduction. One is asking a master from your factory to assist our drama club in making a set of moiré weaving. One letter, I want your factory to provide a batch of raw silk for our drama club to use. Director Wan Wangzhou will cooperate."
Director Zhou opened the letter, read it over, and said with a smile: "Well, I'll take you over to the old master later. You can discuss with the old master how to weave satin. As for the raw silk you want, you can tell me the number. I’ll write a note.”
This Li Cunxi could understand his painstaking efforts and was simply his confidant. For this reason, he was willing to provide the two of them with maximum convenience.
"How much does it cost per meter?"
Li Cunxi asked.
Director Zhou knew: "Haha, I'll give you the lowest price for foreigners, 8 yuan per meter."
Li Cunxi nodded: "Well, let's go to 370 meters."
"How many?"
Director Zhou thought he heard wrongly.
"370 meters, about 338 yards."
Li Cunxi answered in detail.
"Even if the clothes cost more materials, two meters of silk and satin can sew a cheongsam. With 370 meters, at least 170 cheongsams can be made. Does your drama club need to make so many cheongsams?"
Director Zhou's face was filled with doubts.
"The drama club can't use it, but we, like you, have lofty ideals. Through drama, we can promote silk and let cheongsam enter the world."
Li Cunxi said righteously.
"Well, if I remember correctly, our Friendship Store and Department Store have always had state-owned factory cheongsams, and foreigners also like them. You two shouldn't have to worry about breaking into the world."
Director Zhou said helplessly.
"The problem is that some places sell them too cheaply! Do you know how much a good silk shirt costs abroad?"
"Thirty dollars?"
"Eighty to two hundred."
"So expensive! Is it real or fake?"
Director Zhou didn’t quite believe it.
Li Cunxi switched to English and spoke a lot.
"To be honest, I studied in the UK, and I know the prices abroad are cheap. You don't need to doubt me. I still say the same thing. I have the same lofty ideals as you. Foreigners can use our silk to make a shirt. , dare to sell it for hundreds, why should our silk cheongsam only sell for [-] in Youyi Store? This is unfair, we should raise the price!!"
Li Cunxi spoke impassionedly.
Director Zhou was also excited by what he said, but he quickly calmed down and said with a wry smile: "But foreigners just think our cheongsams are worthless, and there's nothing we can do about it."
"No, foreigners think cheongsam is very valuable, but no one has designed a cheongsam that makes foreigners' eyes shine."
As he spoke, Li Cunxi picked up Professor Liu's briefcase, took out several of his design drawings from it, and placed them on the table: "Look, I can guarantee that the cheongsam I made will sell for 500 yuan." Foreigners are also vying for yuan foreign exchange coupons.”
Director Zhou looked at a few pictures and nodded repeatedly.
These designs are indeed eye-catching.
"So, your drama club wants to sell cheongsam?"
"Director Zhou, your question is too vulgar. We are literati. Can literati negotiate business? We are promoting cheongsam and returning cheongsam to its rightful place. As long as we get the cheongsam brand out, in the future our silk , instead of selling it to foreigners at a low price, we can make it into high-priced cheongsam and sell it to foreigners. In the end, we are still making silent contributions to your silk industry."
When Li Cunxi spoke, he beat his chest and felt heartbroken. Finally, he grabbed Director Zhou and said excitedly: "Brother Zhou, like you, I have a deep love for our motherland and want to contribute to the motherland. Can you fulfill my brother's patriotism?" Heart?"
Director Zhou nodded numbly.
Professor Liu was stunned.
Buying silk can be associated with patriotism, which is so fucking awesome.
If he hadn't known the details about Li Cunxi, he would have believed that Li Cunxi was a man of great love who devoted himself selflessly to his country.