I'm such a lovesick person.

Chapter 168: Stirring up the Market
Zhuang Dasheng felt extremely overwhelmed.

The price of raw materials increased, Qi Feng's reputation was damaged, resulting in the loss of many orders, and the plan to acquire Xinlin, Huamu, Zhijie and Tianzhong failed.

Now, because all Xinlin employees and senior management have received salary increases, he is facing the dilemma of talent loss.

The news brought by his daughter Zhuang Qing made him realize that Xinlin was relying on its two hat brands to start stirring up trouble in the market.

Qi Feng, I'm afraid it won't work if you try to suppress it in the same way as before.

He also relied on his own network of connections to check the sales of the "Ni Mo" and "Lin" brands, and guessed that Xinlin made a lot of money from this.

Xinlin has changed tracks from him and is no longer a pure competitor.

When he discovered that Huamu, Zhijie and Tianzhong companies had all obtained orders from Xinlin and resisted his malicious competition plan, he gradually began to pay attention to the young opponent.

Wei Lin gradually gained weight in his heart.

A business tycoon like him only recognizes opponents who can put pressure on him, regardless of age.

"Such a small factory, yet it has such high profits. He has built two brands. He is really good at it."

"It's worth a call."

So Zhuang Dasheng made a phone call.

"Wei Lin, I'm Zhuang Dasheng from Qifeng."

As soon as the call was connected, he immediately revealed his identity and said, "Congratulations to Xinlin on your recent achievements. As a senior in the industry and a colleague in Linjiang City, I am also proud of you."

Everyone can say nice things, and when it comes to Wei Lin, a rising star, he praised him generously.

On the other end of the phone.

Wei Lin was in his office, also politely and falsely saying:

"Uncle Zhuang, I've long heard of you. You're our senior. When my father was still alive, he often told me about you, saying that you founded Qifeng from scratch and single-handedly built it into a leader in the industry. I admire you immensely."

The old man and the young boy exchanged some false politeness.

Zhuang Dasheng changed the subject and said, "Your Xinlin price increase has far-reaching implications."

"Not only us Qi Feng, but Huamu, Zhijie, and Tianzhong will also be affected to some extent. Wei Lin, the workers will never be fully fed, I think..."

He told Wei Lin that price increases would increase the labor costs of the entire industry, and once employees' wages went up, it would be difficult to lower them later.

The economy has been in recession in the past two years, and it has been difficult for all industries to do business. Xinlin may be prosperous now, but it may also encounter crises in the future.

When Xinlin encounters difficulties, the high labor costs will backfire on him and make his situation worse.

As an old senior, Zhuang Dasheng told Wei Lin about the profit-seeking nature of the employees and told him to be cautious in doing things and not to plant hidden dangers for his future because of momentary complacency.

Wei Lin, with a humble tone, said he would seriously consider and re-examine the matter.

The content of the call was not substantial and there were no promises or guarantees.

After hanging up the phone, Wei Lin continued to do what he was supposed to do, including raising the salaries of employees and management, without listening to any of Zhuang Dasheng's "instructions" at all.

That's how it works in business.

On the surface, they are polite and enthusiastic, each one more than the other, and they are all friends when they meet.

In private, it's either you die or I die.

From the moment he decided to raise the salary, he knew that it would have the greatest impact on Qi Feng, and that Zhuang Dasheng would definitely be under pressure.

Because Qifeng is the leader in the industry, the salaries of its employees are already higher than those of other companies. Once Xinlin raises its prices, Qifeng's employees will definitely not be able to bear it.

Huamu, Zhijie and Tianzhong's salaries were originally similar to Xinlin's, so their employees were somewhat unhappy about the salary increase, but they wouldn't make a scene.

After all, Xinlin’s performance is indeed good.

These three companies have long been accustomed to Qi Feng's salary being higher than theirs, so if another company's salary is higher, they will be more likely to accept it.

"Most of the best talents in the industry in Linjiang City are in Qifeng. I want to recruit workers for a big job, so of course I'll poach them from your Qifeng."

Wei Lin chuckled softly.

……

Xinlin’s salary increase has affected more than just the hat industry; plush toy and clothing factories have also been affected.

Employees in these two industries can freely communicate with the hat industry. Many employees have made hats before, so it is easy for them to return to hat production.

YUHAN TOYS & GIFTS LIMITED.

"Xinlin? Isn't that Wei Lin's factory? Did he give his employees a big raise?"

After hearing the news, Huang Xingzhi frowned in his manager's office and wondered, "I remember Wei Lin doing a pretty average job. Why is he suddenly trying to disrupt the market by raising salaries?"

After the drinking party that day, he and Wei Lin had no contact anymore. Now he is not calm because of Xinlin's salary increase.

The employees of Aerospace Toys have salaries roughly equivalent to Qi Feng's, and almost all of them can switch to hat production.

This year is almost over, and after the Lunar New Year, there will often be major changes in the talent market.

The news of Xinlin's salary increase was now passed to Yuhang Toys. He was worried that after the Chinese New Year, some skilled technicians would directly switch to Xinlin.

"This tiny little factory is raising wages for no reason and messing up the market, and it's annoying everyone."

Huang Xingzhi snorted with a cold face.

He has been in a bad mood recently. After finding that his WeChat account was deleted by Shen Yanfei and his phone number was blocked, he rushed to Shen Yanfei's physical store in anger.

But he was met with Shen Yanfei's ruthless cold words.

Huang Xingzhi, who had a high opinion of himself, thought that if he could win over Shen Yanfei's small purchasing agent, he would be safe. But after being frustrated by Shen Yanfei and unable to figure out the reason, he had been a little depressed for the past few days. He had nothing better to do than to drag his bad friend Qian Zixu to Shang K to have fun and get drunk.

Xinlin's salary increase caused market rumors, which made him even more annoyed.

"I need to talk to Wei Lin."

……

Ley Clothing.

Hua Xing frowned deeply and shouted at Ren Dongsheng, "That's just nonsense!"

Ren Dongsheng smiled bitterly and said, "The news of Xinlin's salary increase quickly spread throughout the similar market in Linjiang City, and our employees in Laiyi also became interested."

"To be honest, some experienced workers have already told me that if they don't get a raise, they won't come after the New Year."

"The company they want to work for is Xinlin."

Seeing Hua Xing rubbing his temples, Ren Dongsheng said, "Boss Hua, we don't have to worry too much. Xinlin's factory is still too small. Even if they expand and hire people next year, they won't be able to hire too many."

"Qi Feng, there are three other hat factories, including some plush toy factories in the city, and their employees are ready to move."

"Once Xinlin has fully utilized his skills, those who have other ideas will give up and stop trying."

Ren Dongsheng really wanted to make a phone call and ask what was going on with Wei Lin, but he felt that their relationship was not close enough and it would be too hasty to ask at this time.

"No, you don't understand the minds of the employees."

Hua Xing shook his head and said, "Even if Xinlin is fully staffed, if they can't get into Xinlin, they will feel they deserve higher salaries and will cause trouble in their original company."

"We all do similar things. Why should our friends at Xinlin get high salaries while they have to get lower?"

"Those who can't get in will still be angry and won't focus on their work."

"Hey, that kid is really messing around, making everyone passive."

He felt increasingly repulsed by Wei Lin, the young man who drove a Cullinan and tinkered with the Bluebird with his daughter.

Fearing that his daughter would be deceived, he asked the junior employees of Qingque and learned that Qingque had not seen much improvement even after Wei Lin invested in it.

He was not optimistic about Qingque in the first place, and when Wei Lin suddenly invested heavily in Qingque, he felt that Wei Lin's vision was problematic.

Now that Wei Lin has raised the salaries of his employees, he has been more or less affected, and he has become even more dissatisfied with this young man.

……

That night, Huo Shiqi's sports car club.

"It's a pity that Sister Qing and Sister Han Ying went to the provincial capital tonight to shop, so there aren't enough people for you."

"Brother Wei, Brother Zhao, Sister Feifei, my place is not as good as Uncle Zhao's private club, so I can only make some simple meals. Please don't be offended."

Miss Huo now dresses much more elegantly, wearing a turtleneck sweater and jeans, which is simple and neat.

She invited me to the dinner at the last minute.

However, Zhuang Qing and Han Ying are not in Linjiang City at the moment. She just gathered Wei Lin, Zhao Yuanqing and Shen Yanfei together.

The reason why she brought Shen Yanfei along was because when they were drinking at KTV last time, she felt that Shen Yanfei and she had a good understanding of each other.

She had a slight liking for Shen Yanfei, but she didn't want Wei Lin and Zhao Yuanqing to misunderstand her as a snob who despised the poor and loved the rich, so she called Shen Yanfei along.

Before coming, Shen Yanfei specifically asked Wei Lin for her opinion and carefully asked her if she could come.

After getting Wei Lin's consent, she dressed up carefully and put on a set of Chanel ready-to-wear clothes that Wei Lin bought for her at Deji. Now she looked very elegant.

People rely on clothes.

She was born beautiful and good at dressing up, but she didn't have enough money to dress herself up.

When a short Chanel trench coat and a gentle little black dress were hung on her, coupled with the classic shoulder bag of the same brand, her elegant and simple temperament was immediately highlighted.

But she was still reserved.

She lowered her head, nibbled at the French dessert on the plate, and said little.

She was listening attentively and observing Wei Lin quietly. She felt a little sweet in her heart, but more of it was timidity.

——Wei Lin did not allow her to disclose their relationship in front of Zhao Yuanqing and Huo Shiqi.

"Brother Wei, I asked Aunt Zhou to ask Miss Dai from Tianxuan Cosmetics about becoming the agent for her Jingqian brand, but she refused. She told me to talk to you, and only if you call her will she agree to let me be the agent for Jingqian."

"Before you contact her, she won't discuss any conditions. She just won't allow it."

Huo Shiqi said with a bitter face.

"A cosmetics brand should be happy to have agents join it, right? Why is she pretending?" Zhao Yuanqing sneered.

Wei Lin pondered for a moment and said, "Shiqi, that woman is a little crazy. I'm afraid I can't help you."

Huo Shiqi smiled, not angry at all, and said, "It's okay. We haven't seen each other for a long time. I'm calling you all together because I miss you all. Even without Jingqian, I can find other brands."

At this moment, Zhao Yuanqing's phone rang.

After the call was connected, he chatted for a few words, then covered the phone with his hand and looked at Wei Lin, saying, "Huang Xingzhi wants to see you."

"Huang Xingzhi?"

Wei Lin laughed dumbly, glanced at the flustered Shen Yanfei, and nodded, "Let him come."

……

(End of this chapter)