Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 1243 This is a kind of cooperation

Xiao Wei said, "Hmm, it seems alright. Actually, this company could stay open. We've already invested so much money, it would be a shame to close it down."

The old man turned to look at Xiaowei, who said, "Our supermarkets and convenience stores have so many products. Let's find one that we can sell. We sell eggs, vegetables, seafood, and beverages and food."

"We don't necessarily have to produce this ourselves. As long as we can guarantee the quality and hygiene, it's just a matter of ordering packaging and getting a batch number. We can make a profit by buying and selling, and with such a large market like our supermarkets and convenience stores, we're bound to make money."

The old man was taken aback: "You can do business like this? Isn't this just another scam?"

Xiao Wei laughed and said, "This isn't a lie. Do you think all the products we have are produced by those companies themselves? No, many companies outsource production to the market. It's like a farmer's eggs; each family doesn't have many, and they can't sell them for much money. If you collect them all and brand them, it'll be different. It'll also benefit the farmers."

Chen Hui said, "Yes, just like what Sister Wang said, many cosmetic brands are actually produced in the same place. Those face masks are all the same no matter which brand you buy."

Xiao Wei said, "There are also beverage factories. Many factories have production capacity but no market, so they specialize in OEM manufacturing for others. The same goes for clothing. The manufacturers only care about production, and the sales staff only care about branding and marketing. It's a kind of cooperation."

Chen Hui gestured with his hand: "Yes, yes, yes, I've heard that many foreign brands are actually made in China. There are factories like that all over Shenzhen in eastern Guangdong."

The old man thought for a moment and asked, "Will it really work?"

Xiao Wei said, "It will definitely work. Once the brand is established and the market grows, it will expand more and more. And because we don't produce ourselves, the risk is smaller. If the quality of this manufacturer is not good, we can just find another one. It's not easy to do business in the market, but there are contract manufacturers everywhere."

The old man turned to Zhang Fu and said, "Xiao Fu, come here."

Zhang Fu lowered his head and moved closer to stand in front of the old man. Little Beibei was engrossed in supervising Zhang Fu, making sure he didn't turn around or move, when the task inexplicably ended. She pouted and turned back to Xiao Wei, lying on his lap.

The old man asked Zhang Fu, "Did you understand what your brother said?"

Zhang Fu nodded: "Understood."

The old man said, "Your mother and I don't want that money anymore. We can still earn it. You can use this money to set up your company. I'll give you a year. If you get it up and running, this matter will be settled. I won't care about you like before. If you can't get it up and running, you'll have to figure it out yourself."

Zhang Fu looked up at the old man and said, "Dad, I understand now. I know I'm not cut out for this. I'll still give you the money, and I'll go to work honestly." He took out his bank card and handed it to the old man.

The old man looked at the bank card: "This money is for you. Do what your second brother said and work hard. You're not getting any younger."

Let me make this clear: if all else fails, don't even think about asking your family for money—there's none.

"Just wait for me to die. After your mother and I are gone, you and your brother can each have half of what we have."

Zhang Fu was a little conflicted. Xiao Wei said, "There are supermarkets and convenience stores for sales. You don't need to think about that. Just focus on the product, what to make and how to make it, design the packaging well, and control the hygiene and quality well. Do you understand?"

Even though you're my brother, if your hygiene doesn't meet the standards, I'll still throw your things out. As for the packaging, talk to your sister Dongmei, you know her, right? Have her design something for you, and she might be able to give you a better price. We won't interfere with anything else.”

Zhang Fu held the bank card in his hand for a moment, then nodded heavily.

The old man waved his hand: "Alright, you don't need to play the victim in front of me. When your mother wakes up, you can comfort her yourself. You're good at that anyway."

My aunt has really been through a lot lately. She slept so soundly, it's honestly a little heartbreaking. That's what a mother is like.

Xiao Wei finally came to his senses and asked his mother, "Mom, why did you bring Bei Bei back so soon?"

Xiaowei's mom said, "I took her to get her vaccinations, and I just happened to be back. Are you staying home? When are you leaving?"

Xiao Wei said, "My sister asked me to take leave over there. I'll go to my third uncle's place instead, so you won't keep nagging."

Xiaowei's mother said, "Okay, it's good to get it done sooner rather than later. It's not a difficult thing, just a matter of lending a hand."

Xiao Wei said, "Do you feel that relaxed? If you make money, everything is fine. But if you don't make money, do you think you'll blame us in the future? That's a business matter, how can it be certain?"

Let me tell you, I'm helping, but I can't let him open our shop. I don't want to get involved in anything like that, otherwise things like supplies and management fees will just get more and more complicated.

The old man said, "Xiaowei is right. Second daughter-in-law, you shouldn't get involved in this. Let them handle it themselves. Money matters get complicated, and you might ruin your relationships with relatives later."

Beibei said, "Daddy, why don't you carry me and run away for our lives?"

Xiao Wei said, "Why are you running for your life? What's wrong?"

Beibei said, "Grandma took me to get a shot, and it hurt so much. I was good, I was obedient, and I'm not sick, but she still gave me the shot. And then she said I'd have to get another shot in a few days. I don't want to get a shot." She held up her little arm a few times.

Xiao Wei said, "All the kids have to get pricked. When I was little, Chen's dad also got pricked. After that, they wouldn't get sick."

Beibei was stunned for a moment, her little head a little confused: "Won't you get sick from getting a needle? You need a needle to get sick. But, but, I got a needle even though I'm not sick."

Xiao Wei said, "If you're not sick, you only need a few acupuncture needles. But if you're sick, you have to get a lot of needles every day."

Beibei thought for a moment: "Like Grandma, how about that?"

Xiao Wei nodded, while Bei Bei stared at him with a troubled expression.

It was almost five o'clock when Aunt Ji woke up. She looked around the room in a daze before realizing what had happened. She sat up and looked at herself, saying, "How did I fall asleep?" She was a little embarrassed.

Beibei ran over to her step-aunt and asked, "Grandma, you've been sleeping all day. Didn't you sleep well last night?"

Xiaowei said, "You've been holding on these past few days. Alright, Xiaofu's situation is resolved, and the money is back. My uncle has asked Xiaofu to run the company, so you can rest assured, everything's fine now."

The old lady turned to look at the old man standing at the door talking to Xiaowei's father: "Really?"

Xiao Wei said, "Really, Xiao Fu knows he was wrong and can change."

The old lady sighed.

"Mommy." Beibei ran to the door like the wind with her short legs, and Xiaohong walked in looking a little tired.

"Mommy, Grandma took me to get a shot, it hurts so much!" Beibei complained to Xiaohong, pretending to cry.

Xiao Hong was pleased to see Xiao Wei and Chen Hui inside. She put down her bag, went to change her shoes, and asked, "Why are you getting injections?"

Beibei said, "Prevention, a shot."

(End of this chapter)