Li Cuihua had made her preparations, and Ji Shuyu and Director Wang’s three-day appointment had arrived.
She had He Yuan bring the samples she had prepared and accompany her to the supply and marketing cooperative to find Director Wang.
Director Wang had long been unable to sit still, pacing around the cooperative with his hands behind his back.
His mind was a whirlwind of anxiety.
That wife of Regiment Commander He’s—she looked pretty and young, but could she really get goods that were better and cheaper than the Zhou family’s?
Items like brown sugar and soap were in such high demand that even Young Zhou’s uncle couldn’t secure much…
But he couldn’t disregard Regiment Commander He’s reputation, and besides, the Zhou family had really gone too far.
Director Wang admitted there was an element of gambling in his decision, but things had reached this point, and there was no turning back.
Just then, the door creaked open.
Director Wang jolted, spinning around abruptly.
He saw Ji Shuyu walking in with a bright smile, He Yuan half a step behind her, carrying a plain-looking cloth bag.
“Director Wang, sorry to keep you waiting.”
Ji Shuyu’s voice was clear and crisp, but it only made his heart race even more.
“Oh, Regiment Commander He, little sister, I’m just glad you’re here!”
Director Wang hurried forward to greet them, but his eyes were glued to Ji Shuyu’s cloth bag. “So… the samples…”
Seeing his eagerness, Ji Shuyu didn’t beat around the bush. She placed the cloth bag on the table and began taking out the items one by one.
“Everything’s here.”
When the samples were laid out before Director Wang, his eyes nearly popped out of his head.
The Dacron fabric with small checks and tiny floral prints was dazzlingly vibrant.
The texture was smooth and crisp, far superior to the Zhou family’s expensive, stiff, and dull fabrics.
Then there was the denim—thick and tightly woven.
Director Wang worked in the supply and marketing cooperative; he knew quality just by touch.
His eyes were a ruler, his hands an inspection machine.
“Is this Friendship brand snow cream?”
“This is a hot commodity, even the Shanghai Department Store rarely has it in stock.”
Director Wang couldn’t resist unscrewing the lid to take a sniff. The fragrance was simply divine.
The soap with the Double Happiness pattern was large and thick, looking durable and smelling pleasant without any odd odors.
The luster of the enamel mug and the intricacy of its design clearly indicated it was export-quality goods.
Good heavens, where did Regiment Commander He’s wife manage to get such excellent products?
“Director Wang, as you can see, these items…”
Ji Shuyu pointed at the samples, asking with full confidence, “What price do you think these goods could fetch if we put them on the counters of our supply and marketing cooperative?”
Director Wang’s hands trembled slightly with excitement.
He was an expert. These items, especially the Dacron fabric and the snow cream, were highly sought-after even in the city, and their prices could be marked up significantly.
But judging by Ji Shuyu’s tone…
“Little sister, your price?”
Director Wang quickly calculated the potential profit margin in his head and tentatively said, “Although these are all good products, you know how it is around here—we don’t have many wealthy people.”
Ji Shuyu smiled slightly, leaned in a little closer, and quoted a price that made Director Wang instinctively swallow.
“The fabric is 35% lower than what the Zhou family supplies. The snow cream is 20% lower. The soap and mugs are at least 15% to 20% lower.”
“And whatever quantity you need, as long as you let me know in advance, I can get it for you. I guarantee a steady supply. Brown sugar, soap—whatever you need, I can get it.”
“35% lower?”
Director Wang gasped, his heart pounding wildly.
The profit margin was enormous, and the supply was stable.
His mind was already clicking away like an abacus.
With this, even if the prices were set a bit lower, he could still make a profit.
A surefire, risk-free business deal!
“Little sister, you’re not joking, are you? I’m an old man; I can’t handle you teasing me.” Director Wang cracked a joke, trying to ease his own nervousness.
“Director Wang, Regiment Commander He is right here. Would I joke with you?” Ji Shuyu pointed to He Yuan beside her, her smile confident. “Given your relationship with my husband, of course, I won’t overcharge you. But I have one condition: I require half payment as a deposit and the other half upon completion. Is that acceptable to you?”
Normally, payments were split into three installments, but Ji Shuyu needed to exchange for points, so she had to ensure she had enough money upfront.
She didn’t want to invest her own funds.
He Yuan nodded at the right moment, saying firmly, “Since Shuyu has said it, she can deliver.”
With He Yuan’s endorsement, Director Wang’s last traces of doubt vanished.
Overwhelming joy instantly clouded his judgment.
He felt he had encountered a lucky star.
“Good, good, excellent!” The fat on Director Wang’s face squeezed together as he smiled, his eyes narrowing into slits.
He was truly beaming with joy, his face glowing with happiness.
“That’s no problem at all! Money is no issue!”
He immediately pulled open a drawer, deftly counting out a stack of crisp new ten-yuan bills.
“Little sister, this is the full payment. Count it. For this first batch of goods, I’ll take them at the price you quoted! I’ll make a list right away of exactly what and how much I need!”
Director Wang handed Ji Shuyu a deposit of a full eight hundred yuan.
He was genuinely thrilled, handing over eight hundred yuan without a second thought.
“Full payment?”
Xiao Zhou, who had appeared at some point unnoticed, froze upon hearing this. Seeing Boss Wang slap down that stack of money without hesitation, her eyes widened into perfect circles, and her mouth dropped open enough to fit an egg.
He Yuan also paused. Although he knew his wife had her ways, Boss Wang’s speed and eagerness in paying were still somewhat unexpected.
He turned his head to look at Ji Shuyu, a flicker of pride in his eyes.
“Director Wang, you’re very decisive!”
Ji Shuyu accepted the thick stack of money openly, feeling the substantial weight of the banknotes, her heart blooming with joy.
Points! These are living, breathing points!
Indeed, even the most eagle-eyed woman would find it hard not to laugh out loud at the sight of such a thick stack of cash.
She was going to lock in this money for good!
“Then it’s settled. Give me the list, and I’ll arrange the shipment as soon as possible. By the way…” She changed her tone, her gaze sweeping over Xiao Zhou, who was still stunned and hadn’t recovered. She spoke with a faint, mocking smile. “Director Wang, the supply and marketing cooperative is a place to serve the masses. Shouldn’t we also rectify the atmosphere here from now on? We shouldn’t let one bad apple spoil the whole barrel.”
Director Wang now saw Ji Shuyu as nothing short of a God of Wealth. How could he refuse?
He immediately straightened his face and barked at Xiao Zhou, “What are you still standing there for? You’re disturbing Regiment Commander He and little sister’s important business! Hurry up, pack your things, and go home. I don’t need someone as snobbish as you here.”
Xiao Zhou’s face instantly turned bright red, a wave of immense humiliation rushing to her head.
She shot Ji Shuyu a venomous glare.
“Fine! Just you wait!” Xiao Zhou squeezed out the words through gritted teeth, then gathered her things and left.
Ji Shuyu looked at the closed door, the smile on her face deepening.
She, Ji Shuyu, was determined to secure the business of this island supply and marketing cooperative.
After Xiao Zhou left, Director Wang quickly made a list. The quantity he wanted wasn’t large; he planned to start with a small batch to test the waters.
“Director Wang, you’re my first major client. Let me offer you an additional service.”
“I guarantee your goods will sell like hotcakes.”
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