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Chapter 321 Visiting a Garment Factory

Qin Hao didn't expect that he would be willing to accompany him, but since they were all in the clothing business, it was impossible for him to do it just to lead the way for him.

More importantly, he also wants to visit and learn, right? After all, the trade fair does not include all clothing manufacturers.

"Then thank you, Mr. Chen." He thanked with a smile.

"Don't be polite! We are all brothers!" Chen Zhongxiang waved his hand indifferently.

He is quite thick-skinned. At his age, he can be someone's uncle, but he still calls him a buddy.

Along the way, Chen Zhongxiang's mouth kept chattering like a machine gun. Qin Hao tried to deal with him at first, but finally he kept silent.

He was not embarrassed and turned around to chat with the driver again.

The driver was a nice guy. I chatted with him all the way, talking about everything under the sun.

Taking a taxi here is not like in the Northeast, where people are reluctant to spend money. Now Guangzhou's economy leads the country and most of the rich people are here.

So their taxi business is very good, basically they are driving big bosses. Some bosses have cars, but there are always times when it is inconvenient.

Listening to their conversation, Qin Hao learned that there are many foreign businessmen here now, but there are also many who cheat and deceive.

Just last year, the number of people who reported being defrauded was countless, and the scams used were also many.

Don’t be fooled by the foreign businessmen from Hong Kong who look glamorous and like big bosses. In fact, many of them are scammers.

After getting off the car, Qin Hao looked at the department store in front of him with some amazement. It was about the same size as a modern shopping mall.

There are fast food restaurants, KFC and other snacks on the first floor.

Going upstairs, there are all kinds of household appliances and clothing. Even the underground floor is a large supermarket, much larger than the one Qin Hao opened in the county.

"This place is really nice. The development in Beijing is not as good as here. Look at the decorations. We can't afford to decorate like this." Chen Zhongxiang said as he walked, not forgetting to point and talk.

This place is indeed developing very fast, and the decoration is modern. It should have been designed by foreign designers, because there is no such avant-garde idea in China at all.

The two of them walked and talked, and when they saw some big foreign brands, they wanted to go in and take a look.

They have all kinds of suits from famous brands, with names that Chinese people don’t recognize, and the price is one or two thousand yuan.

"Fifteen hundred?" Qin Hao looked at the shirt in his hand. It was just an ordinary white shirt, fifteen hundred yuan?

When he gets home, he can change the name of the clothing factory to something like Pierre Cardin. Can he sell it for one or two thousand?

The salesperson didn't say much, just pointed to the tag and said, "The price is on it, you two can pick whatever you want."

After saying that, she just left. Maybe she thought they wouldn’t buy it?

Qin Hao didn't get angry because he felt ignored. Instead, he put down his clothes and was about to leave.

"What kind of service attitude do you have!" Chen Zhongxiang was unhappy and wanted to go over to argue.

"Forget it, Mr. Chen, I'm not planning to buy it anyway." Qin Hao didn't want to cause trouble here, and he was just asking for the price.

He didn't want anything to happen the day before the trade fair that would prevent him from attending the fair. Did he come all the way here just to become a joke?

Seeing that he really didn't want to argue with anyone, Chen Zhongxiang sighed, "Brother, this is not a matter of buying or not. This person obviously doesn't think highly of you and me."

"Well, I wouldn't spend my money here even if I had it." Qin Hao nodded, agreeing with him.

If you look down on it, then don't spend money here. I really need to buy two sets of clothes today because it's getting hotter and hotter these days and I'm not sure how long I'll stay in Guangzhou.

If he wore these two sets of clothes every day, they would probably get smelly. He also didn't want to wash clothes every day.

Going out is a hassle. I don’t have many clothes to wear, so I might as well buy two sets today.

After leaving the store, Qin Hao went to the store opposite and bought two suits, three white shirts and two short-sleeved shirts, spending a total of more than 6,000 yuan.

"Okay, brother, you are willing to spend money!" Chen Zhongxiang was surprised that he was so willing to spend money, and also surprised that Qin Hao was so rich.

But think about it, how many poor people can come to Guangzhou to study? Of course, those public officials don't have that much money.

Qin Hao smiled and said, "Clothes make the man, and saddles make the horse. It's better not to wear anything, or you will be chased out again."

Are you referring to what happened just now?

Chen Zhongxiang nodded in agreement, "You're right, my suit is also over 2,000 yuan, but it's about the same as one that costs a few hundred yuan, it's just a brand name."

"People nowadays are very snobbish, especially the locals. They look at your clothes first! I've suffered this before!"

If you dress too casually when you go out to discuss business, don't complain if others look down on you.

It was fine for Qin Hao to be in the county before, but when he came to Suicheng, he really couldn't do it without a new outfit. People rolled their eyes before they even said a word, so what was the point of learning? Just go home.

I bought two pairs of leather shoes and then continued shopping.

The two of them didn't feel tired and walked around every floor. When they were tired, they went to KFC to have a hamburger and a drink.

Then just keep shopping.

"Mr. Chen, you said before that you could take me to visit the garment factory. Is that true?" Qin Hao didn't take this man's words seriously at first, but if he could really go, he would definitely go.

Chen Zhongxiang smiled and replied, "Of course. I happen to have a clothing factory that I cooperate with. Let's go and have a look together."

After that, the two of them went out and took a taxi to another development zone. There were too many factories here, but they were all on the periphery, only a few kilometers away from where they were before.

"Master, please wait for us, we will be out soon. It's hard to get a taxi here, how about I pay you 20 more yuan?" Chen Zhongxiang wanted to keep the taxi as soon as he got off.

After all, it's too difficult to get a taxi here, even on the radio. If you go to the city, it's okay, but if you go from the periphery, you may have to go back empty-handed.

"Okay then, hurry up." When the driver saw the ten-dollar deposit handed over, he agreed immediately.

It turns out that money is useful, and everything else is in vain.

"Brother, look at the factories over here. They are all garment factories, about thirty in number, large and small." Chen Zhongxiang said as he walked.

The two of them kept walking. This place was indeed very big and there were many people in the factory. This place could solve many employment problems.

In other words, starting this year, more people have come to the south to work. By the end of the 1990s, there will be even more people from the northeast coming here.

There is no other way. My hometown is not developing well, so I can only go far away to work.

Qin Hao followed Chen Zhongxiang to a medium-sized garment factory. As soon as they registered and entered the gate, they ran into their factory director coming out.

"Hey, Director Zhao, long time no see?" Chen Zhongxiang went over and greeted him enthusiastically.

In addition to Director Zhao, there is another person.

Qin Hao looked over with a hint of surprise in his eyes. He didn't expect to meet her here.

Ning Xue also thought Qin Hao looked familiar, but she just didn't recognize him. Besides, they didn't know each other's names, so even if they recognized each other, they wouldn't say hello.

"Mr. Chen, I'll see you off first. You guys just go to the office and wait for me." Director Zhao's attitude was average, not as enthusiastic as Chen Zhongxiang said.

After watching them leave, Chen Zhongxiang called Qin Hao to go to the office.

"I think Director Zhao is very busy. Will he let us visit?" Qin Hao sat on the sofa in the office. After a while, he saw the secretary bring tea in. Chen Zhongxiang smiled and replied, "It's impossible that they won't let us see it. I ordered so many goods from them. They won't refuse to give me this little face, right?"

That's not necessarily true...

Qin Hao didn't say anything, just drank tea and waited quietly.

What the two did not expect was that it would take so long for Director Zhao to come back. They waited for more than an hour before he came back.

"Sorry to have kept you waiting." A hint of surprise flashed in Director Zhao's eyes, with a smile on his face.

Qin Hao didn't miss his expression. He probably thought they had left. Did this make them look shameless?

"Hey, Director Zhao, you're back! I've been waiting for you for so long!" Chen Zhongxiang said with a smile, "We came here today to visit the factory. Is it convenient?"

"I was unable to get the goods last quarter. Director Zhao won't let me lose face in front of my friends, right?"

He had a smile on his face, but he knew in his heart that it took him so long to come back, didn't it mean he didn't take them seriously?
It's enough for everyone to know the situation. There's no need to make some things so clear, lest anyone lose face.

Upon hearing this, Director Zhao's thoughts suddenly changed. He smiled and said, "Of course not. I am sending this to President Ning. He is the clothing manager of our new development zone. How dare I neglect him?"

"Mr. Chen, we are old acquaintances. You won't hold it against me over this matter, right?"

If I say anything more, it would be embarrassing for him.

Chen Zhongxiang laughed, "How could that be possible? Director Zhao, you are really not nice enough for not introducing me just now."

"They are so busy, how can we waste their time?" Director Zhao changed the subject and said, "Well, let's go eat first. What time is it? You haven't eaten yet, right?"

"No, the taxi is waiting outside. We have to go back after we finish looking." Chen Zhongxiang did not forget that there was a car waiting outside.

It's already past four o'clock. Where can I find a car to go home at night? Is he going to have to walk? His legs are not good.

Director Zhao waved his hand and said, "That's okay. I'll ask someone to drive you there."

"Xiao Zhang, go outside and get rid of the waiting taxi."

After saying that, he took everyone to the cafeteria regardless of any objections.

Now that’s good, we can eat without having to tour the place.

Qin Hao felt that it was uncertain whether he could see the situation of the factory tonight. If they were delayed any further, it would be around eight or nine o'clock before they could return.

Fortunately, Chen Zhongxiang was aware of the situation and did not drink too much during the meal. An hour after the meal, he arranged to visit the workshop.

The clothing factories here are all large workshops. Qin Hao’s clothing factory is at most a workshop.

"Are you still working until midnight here?" Chen Zhongxiang seemed to know this place very well.

Director Zhao nodded. "We are working overtime to change seasons, and there are so many people in the north who want goods that we can't supply them all."

Factories of their size can be found everywhere in Guangzhou, and booming business is the norm.

All they have to do is copy whatever is popular in Hong Kong.

There is no such thing as intellectual property rights nowadays. We just follow the trend and produce things. Making money is the bottom line.

Qin Hao looked at the advanced sewing machines in their workshop and asked, "Director Zhao, why are these sewing machines different from the previous ones? How much does one cost?"

No need to ask, it is definitely imported, the price is the most important thing.

Director Zhao had been ignoring this young man, but when he heard that what he asked was not confidential, he answered it.

"This sewing machine is imported from Hong Kong. One machine costs more than 800 yuan, or at least 100 units."

As long as the sewing machine is improved, the price will definitely be more expensive. And it is all powered by electricity, not foot-operated, which saves time and effort.

Qin Hao couldn't help but be shocked when he heard the price. It was indeed very expensive. More than 800 yuan and the minimum order is 100 units. Isn't that more than 80,000 yuan?

It looks cheap with today's money, but it's not cheap at all.

But he asked in modern times, and found out that an electric sewing machine costs more than a thousand yuan.

After all the calculations, it is more appropriate to buy it here, because his modern money is still useful and cannot buy this thing.

Thinking of this, he asked, "Director Zhao, can you tell me where I can get the machines wholesale? I want to get some."

"We need 100 units to purchase. Are you sure?" Director Zhao was a little surprised. Normally, the visitors came to wholesale clothing, but this was the first time he saw someone wanting to wholesale sewing machines.

Qin Hao nodded, "I'm sure, because I also make clothes. This kind of electric machine is very labor-saving and convenient. It will save a lot of manpower and time."

Since he had already confirmed it, Director Zhao did not ask any more questions and wrote down a phone number with a pen.

"This is the manufacturer's phone number. They have a sales outlet in the mainland. You can call and inquire carefully."

Factory Director Zhao did not keep this news to himself, because it was not a supply issue and did not involve his business.

After Qin Hao thanked her, he put away the contact information and would call tomorrow to ask. If he needed to pick up the goods, he would try his best to take them away himself, which could save a lot of transportation costs.

After strolling around for about two hours, the two left.

Director Zhao kept his promise and sent someone to send them back.

In the car, Chen Zhongxiang kept saying that electric sewing machines were useless and advised him not to buy one.

"Brother, that kind of thing is too expensive. Nowadays, people use it by foot. Besides, your production task is not as heavy as theirs. There is no need to buy it."

He thought that Qin Hao's factory was just a small workshop, otherwise how could he go out so shabby? He didn't even have a friend, how could he survive.

Qin Hao smiled and replied, "That has to keep up with the times. Besides, it's not certain whether to buy it or not. I want to wait and see first."

Don't tell him whether you want to buy it or not. This person is too nosy.

After hearing him say this, Chen Zhongxiang felt relieved and continued to chat with him about all sorts of things.

After arriving at the place, Qin Hao went back to sleep.

"Brother, I'll come and visit you when I have time! I'll introduce you to my friend tomorrow!" After Chen Zhongxiang said this, he ran away without waiting for anyone to reply.

He lives on the first floor and Qin Hao lives on the second floor.

It seems like you are planning to make a move?

Qin Hao always believed that Chen Zhongxiang approached him with a purpose, so he did not open his heart to him.

Is it possible to trust everyone when you go out?

If you don't keep an eye out, you won't even know you've been sold out.

As for what the other party wants to do, Qin Hao thinks he will know tomorrow and just deal with it accordingly.

Actually, he didn't want to imagine people as too bad, he just had no choice!

(End of this chapter)