Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 1044 Louis Vuitton and Versace

Director Liu thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "With such good conditions, it would be a shame not to do it."

Xiao Wei said, "It's not that we can't do it, but we don't do mass-market, homogeneous goods. We can consider importing and foreign trade."

Director Liu's eyes lit up: "Going high-end?"

Xiao Wei said, "Yes, we can do wholesale of high-end products. The mass market isn't really that interesting, and there's no need to try and grab a piece of that market. With several large shopping malls opening next year, I plan to separate the mass market and high-end products, and go for a boutique approach with branded sales."

This is my daughter Xiaohong's suggestion, and I think it's a good idea.

Director Liu nodded and said, "The landlady's suggestion is definitely right. I'll think about it."

Xiao Wei said, "There's no rush. The New Year is just around the corner. Take a break. We're all tired enough. Let's have a good New Year and think about it after the New Year starts."

Director Liu said, "I'm not tired at all. Everything is going smoothly, and I'm full of energy. To be honest, I feel younger these days."

Xiao Wei said, "Our large shopping malls, including supermarkets, will not be truly open until next year. We don't know how well they will turn out or what they will be like. We must be thorough in our preparations. Staff training, product selection, transportation and storage, setup, and pricing are all important matters. Let's prepare for a real battle."

Director Liu nodded and said, "That's true. Four at once, to be honest, I'm really not confident. I'm not in a big problem, but Lao Zhang is under a lot of pressure."

Xiao Wei said, "Sister Liu, don't underestimate your side. You're the source. The selection of goods is in your hands, and whether they sell well or make money is entirely up to you."

Director Liu said, "I plan to conduct an opaque bidding process. The specific manufacturers and products to be selected will not be determined until the very last moment. The final decision will be made by me, Manager Zhang, you, General Manager Chen, and Manager Geng together. There is a lot of room for manipulation here. I can guarantee my own impartiality, but I cannot guarantee that everyone below me will be completely selfless."

Xiao Wei said, "I'm not afraid of that. The goods are there, the prices are there, and these are easy to check. It's basically impossible to fake them. I understand what you mean. It's just that some similar products can get in by spending a little money to bribe the sellers."

This is my thinking: every single product will be linked to a specific employee in our purchasing team. Anyone found to have issues with price or quality will be immediately dismissed and thoroughly investigated. Anyone suspected of cheating will be brought in. I definitely won't be lenient.

Director Liu nodded: "That's one way. I'll go back and revise the employee procedures and rules, and add that clause."

As soon as the door opened, Chen Hui and Hou Qiang walked in, carrying bags and bundles. "Sister Liu."

Director Liu greeted him with a smile, "President Chen, you're heading out?"

Chen Hui said, "You went to Kyoto? I've been gone for almost half a month, didn't you know?"

Director Liu said, "I really didn't know. I've been so busy lately that I didn't notice."

Xiao Wei asked, "What are all these?"

Chen Hui and Hou Qiang piled their things on the side of the coffee table. Chen Hui sat down and let out a long sigh. He said to Hou Qiang, "Alright, you can go home and rest too. If you get hungry, go to the cafeteria for a bite. I won't keep you. Stay home and rest for a few days before coming back to work."

Hou Qiang nodded, said goodbye to Xiao Wei and Director Liu, and went out.

Chen Hui said, "These are gifts I brought for you. It's almost Chinese New Year, so I couldn't come back empty-handed, could I?"

Director Liu said to Xiao Wei, "By the way, Chairman Zhang, have you approved my report yet?"

Xiao Wei turned to look at Director Liu: "What report?"

Director Liu said, "Please invite Lao Wu to serve as the deputy director of the purchasing center, in charge of purchasing daily necessities. Also, aren't you going to set up some prizes or souvenirs for the year-end staff meeting? I've drafted a list."

Xiao Wei said, "I haven't seen it yet, I've been busy these past few days." He got up and went to look for it on the table, where all the documents that needed his attention were piled up.

Chen Hui opened the large and small packages, rummaged through them, found a paper bag, looked at it, and handed it to Director Liu: "Sister Liu, this is for you, a small bag, I think it's quite nice."

Sister Liu was pleasantly surprised: "You still have some for me? Let me see."

Upon opening the package, you'll find a blue EPI wave-patterned leather backpack with a large flap, gold-plated handles, and adjustable shoulder straps.

Chen Hui said, "This bag comes in several varieties: brown with a subtle pattern, light brown with a clear pattern, and one with a key. I think this blue one suits you quite well, Sister Liu. If you don't like it, you can choose another one."

Sister Liu picked it up and compared it a few times before saying, "Okay, this one's fine, it looks good. How much is it?"

Chen Hui said, "It cost around a thousand yuan. It's French, what's it called, Louis Vuitton. They say there's only one store like this in the whole country. It's in Wangfujing."

Xiao Wei said, "You even went shopping at Wangfujing?"

Chen Hui said, "I just wanted to bring something back. My mom said that women should bring back nice bags, while men can bring whatever clothes and bags they want. She also told me where to go, otherwise how would I know?"

There's a shopping mall near the China World Trade Center that neither of us noticed last time. It's full of big foreign brands. I bought you some clothes and a bag. I also have a wallet in there.

Director Liu opened his briefcase and took out a long, flat wallet. "Hmm, I like this wallet. It's nice. Thank you."

Xiao Wei said, "What kind did you buy for me? Let me see."

Chen Hui rummaged through his wallet, found it, and handed it to Xiao Wei, saying, "It's Italian, something like Mali, what? I don't remember. It looks alright, it's leather, and it even has a combination lock. I get all my wallets the same, they're all Louis Vuitton. Only he has a wallet."

Xiao Wei took the watch, opened the package, and Chen Hui pointed to Xiao Wei's wrist, saying, "I found out about your watch. It's a Swiss Jaeger-LeCoultre, a product from the 60s, considered an antique. Yours, with its serial number, is worth some money. This watch also has an alarm clock."

Director Liu glanced at the watch on Xiao Wei's wrist: "A watch with an alarm clock?"

Xiao Wei said, "It doesn't really matter whether you bring it or not. I've never used it. It's just for watching the lights."

Chen Hui curled his lip and said, "Just keep showing off. You got lucky and got this piece. Apparently, there aren't many of these with hand-printed serial numbers. You can give it to your son as a family heirloom."

The clothes I brought for Xiaowei were a suit, a casual Versace style. Xiaowei picked it up, looked at it, and threw it aside: "It won't fit into my cotton-padded coat."

Chen Hui said, "You're such a bumpkin." He took out the file folder and threw it to Xiao Wei.

Xiao Wei opened them and looked at them. There were three agreements, documents for the three plots of land, a red line map, property ownership certificates, and related procedures.

At that time, land ownership management continued using the old methods; there were no land certificates, land taxes, or regulations regarding the term and direction of use; all land was considered permanent. It wasn't until the Management Law was enacted in 95 that detailed and clear divisions and time limits were established.

(End of this chapter)