Zhang Xupeng's idea was actually very simple.
Since he wanted to do good deeds, he might as well do them beautifully.
As for interest, it was just an excuse to make it easier for Xiao Tan to accept.
Brothers settle accounts clearly.
Lending out a huge sum of a million yuan and charging bank interest, isn't that reasonable?
Tan Jincheng's reaction was also within Zhang Xupeng's expectation.
Upon hearing about charging interest, his expression indeed softened a lot.
This was probably the unspoken understanding that had formed over so many years.
When they were kids, it was the same.
If you brought me something delicious, next time I had something delicious, I would think of you too.
Only a relationship with give and take can last long.
"Alright, stop hesitating, it's settled. You need money anyway, hesitating any longer would be a bit melodramatic,"
Zhang Xupeng declared, making the final decision.
How satisfying!
He didn't know when it started, but Xiao Tan always seemed to be the one making the final decision on everything.
Today, it was finally his turn.
He hadn't felt this way in a long time.
Tan Jincheng smiled:
"Okay, then we'll do as you say. But after we go back, we need to sign a loan agreement."
There was indeed no need to be melodramatic at this time.
Melodrama wouldn't get him what he needed.
He had initially thought of obtaining some funds by transferring shares, which would be quick, easy, and hassle-free.
However, since Zhang Xupeng was willing to lend the larger portion of his dividends, the effect was the same.
"Write it if you want, I'm not afraid you'll run away; but speaking of which, when are you taking me to Dongguan? I've completed the task you gave me beyond expectations."
Zhang Xupeng didn't want to continue the topic, so he started to change it, though the transition was a bit abrupt.
"How about May 4th? The exhibition ends on the 5th. We'll finish one day early, relax a bit, one day's orders won't make much difference."
"Okay, the 4th is a Saturday. It's been over a month since we came here, it's time to relax. Should we bring the other two?"
Zhang Xupeng chuckled, replying.
He had just wanted to change the subject, but now that it had come up, he was genuinely curious.
Sun Yuming had described it as so captivating, he really wanted to see those tricks for himself.
"Of course we'll bring them. Why wouldn't we? It's safer with four people."
"Didn't you say it was expensive?"
"Spend when you should, save when you should. Consider it a treat for you all. Sun-ge and Liu-ge have also performed well recently. After we go back, make sure to calculate their commissions fairly. Better a bit more than a bit less, that way they'll be motivated to take orders."
"Also, Sister Yanning and Li Jinglan's basic salaries will increase by 20% starting from May. I've already told them, and finance knows too. I'm just informing you now. Additionally, we need to recruit a few more merchandisers.
The business volume has increased, and one merchandiser can't handle it all. I've already arranged this; you can interview them when you get back."
Zhang Xupeng nodded:
"No problem. Speaking of which, do you plan to bring anyone to your new company? It would be better to have someone familiar to help you, right? If you want to bring someone, just bring them."
This suggestion flashed through Tan Jincheng's mind; it wasn't bad.
"That depends on whether they're willing. If possible, having Sun-ge with me would be great. He's not as good at sales, but he's excellent at other things."
"Then you can talk to him yourself. I also think his sales ability is average. Among the three of us, he takes the fewest orders."
The establishment of the new company indeed needed someone to run errands.
Sun Yuming was indeed a good choice; he had a driver's license and was clever.
It would be great if he was willing.
Having talked this far, neither of them could sleep now.
Tan Jincheng then discussed with Zhang Xupeng various large and small matters, including company changes after their return and Li Jinglan's job change.
In addition, he also put him in charge of the newly hired employees at Jinshang Yidu.
Tan Jincheng's idea was to give a commission as before, so that employees would have higher incomes and naturally be more stable.
Of course, they could also hire one more employee.
Customer service personnel would be customer service personnel, and sending express deliveries would be sending express deliveries, clearly differentiating the job responsibilities.
This way, normal salaries could be paid without extra costs.
Both options and both operating strategies were feasible; it just depended on how you chose.
Zhang Xupeng listened, nodding constantly.
He had to admit, Xiao Tan's mind was flexible, and he could think of many things.
If Xiao Tan hadn't thought of this, he wouldn't have thought of it himself.
If Xiao Tan hadn't considered these things, by the time Li Jinglan's salary reached over 10,000 yuan a month, he probably wouldn't have been able to adjust the commission again.
At that point, there seemed to be no better way than to find an excuse to fire her.
Both were first-time bosses, yet Xiao Tan could be so calmly "bad," even righteously claiming that learning skills was for her future!
What future?!
From an employee's perspective, if I had a chance to earn over 10,000 yuan a month, even if it was just for one month, I'd be willing!
Going to learn some useless skill, isn't that ridiculous?
One month's salary topping two months, or even three months' salary, what's the point of working hard?!
But Xiao Tan could still trick them.
He didn't know where he learned this ability.
"Awesome, awesome, your mouth will definitely make a fortune,"
Zhang Xupeng said, giving Tan Jincheng a thumbs up.
But he had to say, Xiao Tan had indeed solved all his worries and also planned Jinpeng Trading's future operating strategy.
Judging by the performance at this Canton Fair, participating in two quarterly exhibitions a year, as long as orders didn't drop off a cliff, he wouldn't have to worry for the rest of his life.
At that time, he would use the year-end dividend money to buy several more houses, and rent out the surplus.
Hahaha, awesome!
Xiao Tan said house prices would rise, he didn't know by how much.
Last year, they rose by several hundred yuan per square meter.
He wondered what the price would be this year.
After returning, he would also buy in Xiao Tan's community, and then he would see the difference.
"Sleep, sleep. Everything that needed to be said has been said. You can figure out the rest yourself. If there's anything you don't know, ask me. The new company's office is in Area B. I'll take you to recognize the door when we get back."
"Okay, no problem. I'll get you a flower basket for the opening."
"I think it would be better to just cash it out directly."
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The night passed without a word.
It was another sunny day.
Today was May 1st, the May Day holiday.
People across the country were immersed in the festive atmosphere.
On the way to the exhibition hall in the morning, there were significantly more pedestrians than usual.
For exhibitors, the arrival of the May Day holiday also meant that the end of the exhibition was approaching, and at the same time, it meant that the most profitable days of the year were about to end.
This didn't seem like good news.
By now, many exhibitors had actually begun preparing to dismantle their booths.
Some exhibition areas that originally had many employees now had far fewer, presumably having returned early.
After all, for a large exhibition team, accommodation costs alone were substantial.
Tan Jincheng spent the entire morning wandering through various exhibition areas, observing the flow of exhibitors and buyers.
At noon, he returned with lunchboxes and said to the three:
"I see fewer people now. If orders are just average these two days, then we should leave early too. Eating takeout every day isn't easy."
"Okay, leaving early is fine. We don't rely on these few days for earnings,"
Zhang Xupeng nodded.
Today was a holiday, but the flow of buyers was even less than in previous days, indicating that either people were taking advantage of the holiday to relax, or they had already gotten what they wanted.
Among the four, if anyone felt the most stifled, it was definitely Zhang Xupeng.
He only went out for a few hours on the nights Tan Jincheng went back midway; the rest of the time he stayed in the hotel watching TV.
If it weren't for earning money, he would have wished to leave earlier.
Now, with the added thought of going to Dongguan, he was incredibly enthusiastic about Tan Jincheng's suggestion.
"Okay, then we'll observe again tomorrow. If orders are average, we'll pack things up and send them back on the 3rd, play for two days on the 4th and 5th, and then head back on the 6th."
The next day's customer traffic still showed no significant change, even less than the previous day.
Today, Jinpeng Trading only received one order for 30,000 USD, which Tan Jincheng personally secured.
Times were different now.
Since that was the case, there was no need to waste more time.
It was time to pack up and leave.
On May 3rd, Tan Jincheng did not go to the exhibition hall again.
Zhang Xupeng took Sun Yuming and Liu Wenbin to handle the dismantling matters, while Tan Jincheng stayed in the hotel to organize the results of this Canton Fair.
He also needed to formulate some subsequent production plans, as some orders, due to differences in autumn festivals, didn't necessarily need to be shipped in May or June.
This trip to the Canton Fair, from its official opening on April 15th to today, was exactly 20 days.
These 20 days had been immensely fruitful for Jinpeng Trading, truly a great harvest!
Excluding James's order, two other clients had signed fixed supply agreements with Jinpeng Trading last year.
However, these two were not as large as James, so the amount would vary each month, hence only a preliminary fixed supply agreement was signed, with the total amount pending.
Not counting these three fixed client sources, in 20 days, a total of 1.83 million USD in scattered orders were received, averaging 91,500 USD per day, equivalent to nearly 750,000 RMB. A very good figure!
Adding James's, the total confirmed annual amount reached 7.83 million USD, nearly 65 million RMB in turnover.
Jinpeng Trading's gross profit for the entire year is estimated to be over 30 million RMB.
In this era, doing export business, as long as there are orders, is truly very, very profitable!
People who haven't participated in foreign trade during this era cannot imagine it.
Besides, the company distributed nearly a thousand business cards and received several hundred business cards from buyers.
After returning, Zhang Xupeng should organize them.
Among these people, they should be able to develop some customer base.
While organizing various contract documents, and calculating the profits from May this year to the end of the year with a calculator, even a reborn person would gasp in awe!
Assuming the exchange rate remains unchanged and without accounting for taxes, and on the premise that the current orders are successfully completed, the cash dividends he would receive from the second distribution by the end of the year would exceed ten million yuan!
It's hard to imagine that this is only Jinpeng Trading's first natural year since its establishment!
"Terrifying, truly terrifying!"
(End of this chapter)
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