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Chapter 368 - 355: Found a Treasure
Chapter 368 - 355: Found a Treasure
Chapter 368: Chapter 355: Found a Treasure
“An auspicious date has been selected, the twelfth of August,” Cheng Ruize smiled, “At that time, it’s not just this shop we’ll be opening, but also the small stalls that sell century eggs that Manager Zhuang and I mentioned will also be
in operation.”
“I plan to get the staff in the shop to go out on the streets more on the first days, and also ask around a lot.”
“Ask around?” Zhuang Yutian looked at Cheng Ruize with a puzzled look on his face.
Cheng’s shop assistants have been in the county town for many years, and although they can’t claim to know every street and alley in the county like the back of their hand, they know most of them, so they generally don’t need to ask
for directions.”
Why would Cheng Ruize want the shop assistants to ask for directions, and what paths are they asking for?”
“Probably asking if they know where the shop that sells century eggs is? how to get there, and so forth.” Zhuang Qingning chuckled.
“Indeed, Manager Zhuang is very insightful.” Cheng Ruize gave Zhuang Qingning a thumbs up, “Our new shop will open offering taste-testing, but only those who pass by will know about this, and only after trying will they appreciate the taste of the century eggs.”
“Although our century eggs are indeed delicious, we can guarantee that the majority of those who have tasted them will become returning customers and will spread the word to their friends and relatives, but this is a process that may take a long time.”
“It would be better to let everyone have an impression and curiosity about century eggs before the opening so that they can take the initiative to try and pass the word on themselves. This way, the time for them to become returning customers and bring in more returning customers will be much shortened.”
“Very well.” Zhuang Qingning nodded gently.
Cheng Ruize’s action is a kind of modern advertising method. Using living people as the medium to spread the word, and the method can indeed arouse human curiosity.”
in modern times, this kind of publicity is not surprising. However, in this era where shop signs and customer invitations at the door are the usual advertising methods, it’s rare to find someone who can come up with such an idea.
Zhuang Qingning could understand why Zhuang Yutian regarded Cheng Ruize as an adept businessman. She knew what these praises were based on.
This partner who had sought her out was truly excellent.
She was incredibly lucky, it was like finding a hidden treasure!
The thought of no longer having to worry about marketing in the future and focusing on producing high-quality products made Zhuang Qingning’s mood even brighter. A bigger smile appeared on her face, and a look of appreciation appeared in her eyes when she looked at Cheng Ruize, “Manager Cheng’s move is indeed excellent, and I have high hopes for our business together.”
She could finally step away from her mother-in-law’s label and become a wealthy lotus!
“Manager Zhuang, you’re too kind to me.” Cheng Ruize smiled at Zhuang Qingning’s praise, picked up the tea cup from his table, “Let’s toast a bit early to the future of our new shop, and to an enjoyable cooperation with Manager
Zhuang.”
“To the prosperity of our business, and a pleasant partnership.’ Zhuang Qingning and Zhuang Yutian also raised their tea cups.”
Then the three of them discussed a few more details.
In modern terms, the final consensus was that Zhuang Qingning and the workshop would be responsible for the supply, and Cheng Ruize would handle transportation, storage, sales, and customer retention. The payment would be settled every half month.
In addition to the shop in the town and the tofu, tofu sheets, and bean sprouts previously agreed to be supplied to the four restaurants in the county town, Cheng Ruize was granted the exclusive sales rights to all other items, including century eggs. Cheng Ruize proposed to give Zhuang Qingning ten percent of the profit based on the original payment, to be settled every three months.
The premise was that if Zhuang Qingning opens up a new workshop in the future or comes up with new products, Cheng’s will have the first exclusive sales rights.
As for any other issues that might arise, they will be dealt with as they come
up.”
After the agreement was made, Zhuang Qingning and Cheng Ruize both signed a document and stamped their fingerprints.”
With that, the sale of century eggs and tofu skin in the county was mostly settled.”
It was further decided that at the break of dawn on the twelfth, Cheng Ruize would come to Zhuang Qingning’s workshop to collect the goods. Cheng Ruize also proposed to go over everything once more with Zhuang Qingning a few days before the shop would open.”
Zhuang Qingning was both happy and appreciative of Cheng Ruize’s thorough and well-thought-out plans. When it was time to go, she smiled and said, “I appreciate Manager Cheng for making all these arrangements.”
“That’s the least I can do.” Cheng Ruize, all smiles, saw Zhuang Qingning and Zhuang Yutian out the door. He handed them each a box that an assistant had brought over. “Earlier I heard the two of you saying that you enjoyed the tea m
the tea house.”
“The Yuwu tea in this tea house is from my Cheng’s tea shop. So, I prepared some for the two of you beforehand, I hope you both won’t refuse.’
“Thank you, Manager Cheng.” Zhuang Qingning, who truly liked the taste of the tea, accepted it.
Zhuang Yutian, although he did not particularly like the slightly sweet taste of the tea, knew that obtaining Cheng’s Yuwu tea in the county was something like a status symbol in the business world, so he gladly took it.”
“You’re welcome, Manager Zhuang. If you like this tea, I will arrange for someone to deliver it to you every month.” Cheng Ruize was quite generous.” “There’s no need for it to be every month. When I have drunk it all, I can just ask you for more.”
Since they were partners, both parties were now a community of shared interests. Zhuang Qingning just said something that showed her familiarity.
Upon hearing this, Cheng Ruize knew that Zhuang Qingning had truly considered him a very important partner. The smile on his face grew, “We’ll do as Manager Zhuang says.”
As it was getting late, Zhuang Qingning and Zhuang Yutian didn’t linger. They bid their farewells and headed towards the cloth shop.”
“This Manager Cheng is really something.”
Along the way, Zhuang Yutian glanced at the brocade box in his hand containing the tea canister and smacked his lips, “He doesn’t look old, yet he’s very careful and thorough in his consideration of things, and he’s an all-round people pleaser.”
Seeing that Zhuang Qingning loved this tea, he took the initiative to send her the Yuwu tea, beating him to it.
Whether it’s his interpersonal skills or his business acumen, it’s hard to find any faults.”
If you really had to nitpick, it would be that this Cheng Ruize appears to be too good, making him feel ashamed of himself. Despite his age, some things are not as well-thought-out or meticulous as this young man.”
Working with Cheng Ruize could make one feel mentally pressured.
But speaking of pressure…
Zhuang Yutian couldn’t help but glance at Zhuang Qingning.
The pressure she put on him was exactly the same.
Are the young people of today all so excellent?
Zhuang Yutian couldn’t help but sigh inwardly, suddenly feeling that the pressure in his heart had increased.
Zhuang Qingning, oblivious of Zhuang Yutian’s melancholy, merely smiled and nodded. “Indeed, Manager Cheng is really good. And he is of the right age.