Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 1011 More Good Nutrition

Chen Hui asked, "What about the food factory?"

Xie Xiaolong was a little embarrassed and said, "How about Guan He manages that? She's no worse than me. Don't underestimate her just because she's a woman. Besides, I can't think of anything that quickly. I can still handle the sales. She just needs to manage the production."

Xiao Wei scratched his head and said, "Actually, our focus is on shopping malls. The cake shop is just one part. We originally started selling bread, pastries, instant noodles, and biscuits just to add a few items to the shop. We never really thought about making that a separate business. We've discussed it these past few days and we think that we still need to focus on shopping malls and supermarkets. That should be our main business."

Chen Hui nodded and said, "Yes. We have considered this very seriously. For a long time to come, real estate and shopping malls will be our focus and our main direction of development. This will not change for at least ten years."

Xie Xiaolong was stunned for a moment, and his face clearly showed disappointment and a little sadness.

Xiao Wei said, "We agree that we can hand over the food factory to Sister Guan, but you can't just wash your hands of it; you still have to take care of things if anything happens."

Xie Xiaolong was stunned again and turned to look at Xiao Wei.

Xiao Wei said, "We just acquired several hundred acres of land in Zhangshi to build you a state-of-the-art instant noodle factory. We've also ordered equipment for a printing factory, a cardboard box factory, and a bowl factory—eight production lines. But…"

Xiao Wei waved his hand to stop Xie Xiaolong from speaking: "There are two things I need to tell you. First, we can't just abandon the food factory for now. Second, this is our investment in the instant noodle factory. Future development depends entirely on you. If you have the ability to open factories all over the country with this factory, we have no objection. If you can't open them, you don't need to ask us anymore. Just keep production going."

Chen Hui said, "Xiao Wei and I have discussed it. After we recoup our investment in the factory, we'll give you a portion of the shares. Just keep doing what you want; if you make a lot, you'll get a share too."

Xie Xiaolong's emotions were in turmoil. His face flushed with excitement, and he stood up and said, "Fine, I'll sign this pledge. You can all just wait and see. Give me three years. If I can't beat Master Kang, I won't take a single penny and I'll just walk away."

Xiao Wei said with a twitching face, "I wouldn't do it even if you tried. Why do you have to compete with outsiders when you're running your own business? I never knew you were so combative before. You don't want the money, but you're not leaving. You're going to die in this factory, understand?"

Chen Hui laughed and said, "That's right. If you don't do a good job, you can't leave. You have to earn money to atone for your mistakes, right? There's no such thing as running away if you don't do a good job."

Xie Xiaolong slammed his hand on the coffee table: "Fine, I'm not leaving. I'm stuck here for life."

Xie Xiaolong was a little excited, and talked on and on about his ideas and plans for nearly an hour. Xiaowei poured him water three times during the time.

Xiao Wei interjected, "Brother Long, aren't you going home to see your wife and son?"

Xie Xiaolong said, "It's okay, she's at work anyway. I have an idea, let's not copy them. Our soup base packet is a major feature, it would be a shame to change it, and it also helps us differentiate ourselves from them. Theirs seems very rich and fragrant at first, but it will definitely become cloying after a while. Ours is different, like MSG, does anyone complain about MSG?"

However, you can increase the quantity and concentration appropriately, and then there won't be any problems. You can also add chicken broth, duck broth, or meat broth later. Just make sure to use preservatives. Our current products are for short-term local sales, so there aren't any issues. But if we really want to expand overseas, we must ensure the preservation of the soup base is done properly.

Xiao Wei said, "Okay, you can figure this out yourself. We don't know as much as you, so we can't offer any suggestions. As for corrosion prevention, maybe we can contact Liaoning University or Agricultural University to see if their research institutes have any solutions. I'll just say one thing, Brother Long: don't go astray for the sake of making money. You definitely can't do anything against your conscience. Let me be clear from the start: if that day ever comes, I'd rather close the factory down."

Chen Hui said, "Yes, we're in the food business, so we have to be honest and upright. Brother Long, you know my family's background. If the factory really grows big and becomes famous, there will be a lot of people watching us. Even the slightest mistake will be a huge problem."

Xie Xiaolong nodded. Xiaowei said, "Alright, I'm tired of hearing you say you're not tired. Go home quickly. Rest for a while and then pick up your son from school. Xiaohu has been talking about you for days." Xie Xiaohu is in the preschool class now. (Preschool class).

Xie Xiaolong stood up, slung his large bag over his shoulder, and said, "Alright, I'll head back now. I'll write it down and give it to you tomorrow."

As he reached the door, he turned back and said, "By the way, Xiaowei, have you thought about that sausage order we talked about last time?"

Xiao Wei said, "It all depends on the cost. You should ask around first. Do you really need to go all the way to southern Henan?"

Ham sausage originated in Luoyang, southern Henan. The Luoyang Meat Processing Plant launched the first ham sausage in China, Chundu.

In the spring of 1990, GG appeared on the Spring Festival Gala, having spent hundreds of thousands of yuan: "Eat one piece, and the aftertaste is long-lasting." It instantly became a nationwide sensation, at one point holding a market share of over 80%.

Zhengzhou Zhengrong was established in 91: Zhengrong Ham Sausage, lots of good nutrition.

In 92, Shuanghui in Luohe was the site of a fierce battle among three meat processing plants in southern Henan, with one asking, "Who is Ge Ling'er?"

In the spring of 93, Chundu was inexplicably caught up in all sorts of rumors. Strangely enough, there were no newspapers, no television, and no internet. In those days, the rumors could spread all over the country and even reach a remote small county in Northeast China, saying that Chundu United Crematorium used human flesh from the dead.

Spring Capital collapsed just like that.

In 94, Ludong LY Jinluo was established: "Try it, taste it, and Jinluo ham sausage's CCTV name resounded throughout the country."

Zheng Rong's rise and fall were short-lived; he essentially ruined himself through reckless diversification. From 94 onwards, Shuanghui and Jinluo dominated the market, a situation that continues to this day.

Ham sausage is a unique product in the domestic market; it sold for a little over one yuan in 91, and it still sold for a little over one yuan 18 years later. The only difference is that it has changed from a meat product to a mixture of soy protein, starch, and dozens of flavoring additives.

……

Xie Xiaolong said, "It would be best to send the purchasing team over to take a look. Don't go to Chundu; go to Zhengrong or Shuanghui instead. It's easier to negotiate with the new factory. We can divide the ham sausages currently on the market into two or three sizes, which will be just right for us. The price can also be lowered."

Xiao Wei said, "You write a report and I'll forward it to the purchasing department. From now on, we need to formalize our work and not just talk about it."

Xie Xiaolong said, "Okay, I'll write it tomorrow. It really should be more formal now."

Chen Hui said, "I never realized this guy had such big ambitions. I wonder what he'll achieve. Are you really not going to invest any more money in this area?"

Xiao Wei said, "We won't invest anymore. We need to distinguish between our main business and side business. However, we won't object to him expanding if he does a good job."

Chen Hui asked, "Then where does he get the money for expansion?"

Xiao Wei said, "Profit, of course. After recovering the costs, he can apply to use the profits for expansion. As long as his profits can support it, I won't object, provided the plan is reasonable. I can't offer any reason to object."

(End of this chapter)