Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 1308 Bed Sheet Factory

Chen Hui thought for a moment and said, "Isn't it about carrying it on my back? Paying off debts, paying salaries, then another three million, and then equipment upgrades and facility repairs—it definitely won't be possible to get it up and running without at least thirty or forty million. You want to take it on?"

Miler stroked her chin: "I feel like the market for bed sheets and duvet covers is pretty good now. When have we ever used duvet covers at home before? Look at us now, who doesn't use them?"

Chen Hui nodded and said to Xiao Wei, "It's true, it seems like duvet covers have suddenly become widespread in the last two years. Have you ever used one with a hole in the middle? I remember they were all like that at the beginning."

Xiao Wei said, "My mom is still using them. If there were a market for bed sheets and duvet covers, setting up a factory might actually be feasible, but we'd have to put some thought into the design."

Miler said, "You two think it'll work? That gives me peace of mind. By the way, about product sales, can you give me a counter in the department store or supermarket?"

Chen Hui blinked: "You think you can just give it to me like that? Do you think I have to sell you a whole bunch of rags?"

Mi Le glanced at Chen Hui and said, "I threw away tens of millions and all I got was a pile of rags? You can't just curse people like that."

Xiao Wei said, "The counter setup is no problem, it all depends on your product. You should talk to Sister Liu first. Once you get past her, everything else will be easy. Getting a counter is no big deal."

Miler said with a grin, "That's fine then. It's a deal. I'll be selling everything in supermarkets and shopping malls. I've got it all figured out. Towels, sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases, socks—I'll put them all in a dedicated section."

Chen Hui asked, "Do you have enough money left?"

Miler waved his hand: "I can pay you after I start production here, I don't need to pay you all at once. Besides, the city is also providing loans."

Chen Hui said, "Just figure it out yourself. If you really can't open it, just say so, and I'll lend you some money, nine out of ten."

Miler: "Holy crap, I was just about to get touched. Your dick is way too dark!"

Chen Hui said, "That's really interesting. They're all saying 'nine out, thirteen back' on the market, right?"

Mi Le held up his middle finger in front of Chen Hui's face, and all three of them burst into laughter.

"Let's eat, I'm hungry." Xiao Wei stood up and stretched.

Miler downed the wine in his glass in one gulp: "What do you want to eat? My brother-in-law's restaurant has pretty good stewed goose, how about it?"

Xiao Wei said, "Okay, as long as we're full, that's fine. It's just the few of us, why are we putting on airs? A scrambled egg and a bowl of rice will be perfect."

The three people came up from below, asked the waiter to go in and clean up, and called Zang Yuanwei and the other two to go to Gu Xuefeng's restaurant next door.

Miler said, "Yes, you guys are so pretentious. You even have two bodyguards when you go out. You're more impressive than my dad."

Everyone laughed. Xiao Wei turned to look at Hou Qiang and Zang Yuanwei: "These are two different things. Now that we have some money, we also have a lot of things to do and are always out and about. People outside are spending money recklessly. We have families and children, so we should be more careful about our safety."

Chen Hui laughed and said, "If you're out there and one day you're not careful and someone gets a beating, you'll never be able to make a living again. Besides, these days people use knives all the time."

Miler nodded: "That makes sense. I've also been thinking about hiring a driver. I'll be going to Hainan a lot in the future, and I'll need a few people with me."

Turn right after exiting the winery gate, and after about ten or twenty meters, you'll enter Gu Xuefeng's restaurant.

The restaurant has three floors; the first floor is the lobby with tables.

It was almost lunchtime, and the house was noisy with quite a few people eating.

Although the number of laid-off and unemployed people is increasing these days, the number of wealthy people is also increasing, and society is rapidly becoming polarized, widening the gap between the two groups. Moreover, there are fewer industrial and mining enterprises here, so the impact is much smaller.

FAW is currently making rapid progress and is experiencing a boom. The employment situation in Xidu is more stable than in Fengtian at this time. The population here is also smaller to begin with.

The group went up to a private room on the second floor, ordered their food, and the waiter brought them tea.

After chatting for a while, before the dishes were served, Gu Xuefeng pushed the door open and came in: "Brother-in-law, Brother Zhang, Brother Chen, and these brothers." He took out cigarettes and offered them to each of them.

Perhaps it's because he's now a boss with a fuller wallet and a stronger back, but Gu Xuefeng looks noticeably different from when I first met him. His clothes and appearance have improved, and he's gained weight.

Miler took the cigarette and asked, "What are you busy with? I didn't see you when I came in."

Gu Xuefeng pulled up a chair and sat down, saying, "A few buddies came over, and I was having dinner with them upstairs, having a good time. As soon as the waiter told me you guys were here, I rushed downstairs."

Mi Le is completely different in front of Gu Xuefeng than she is in front of Xiao Wei and Chen Hui. She is more serious and has a more commanding presence.

Gu Xuefeng laughed and said, "What can I possibly do? I just come over and have a drink with you when I happen to be here."

Miler looked at him: "Don't think I don't know. Let me tell you, Xiaofeng, if you get involved in gambling or anything like that, I'll break your legs. Then you can forget about running this shop, go wherever you want, and don't come looking for me."

Gu Xuefeng wasn't angry at all, and said with a smile, "Who else would I turn to if not you? Don't worry, I know what's important. By the way, brother-in-law, could you put in a good word for me in the district? There are over 100,000 yuan in IOUs, and you haven't mentioned settling the bill yet. I feel it's not right for me to just say it directly."

Xiao Wei asked, "They still use IOUs for meals here? Didn't they all switch to receipts?"

Starting from the end of 94, the practice of simply signing any piece of paper was explicitly prohibited, and the government no longer recognized it. Most organizations began collecting their entertainment expenses, which were now allocated in fixed amounts and required applications for each expenditure.

The debts still exist, but they've all been replaced with standardized, printed hospitality forms, commonly known as "reception slips." However, where there's a will, there's a way; the IOUs still exist, and the company's slush fund, though explicitly prohibited, still exists.

However, these days, it's not so easy to settle accounts with IOUs. These are considered excessive expenditures and cannot be included in entertainment expenses, so each unit has to find its own solutions. And finding solutions isn't easy either, because these days, no unit is short of money.

Of course, this doesn't mean the company is short of money; benefits, leadership car purchases, and other things are still taken care of.

In reality, this measure has little effect on the problem of public funds being used for lavish meals by lower-level units; the pressure has all shifted to individual business owners. Can you refuse to host government or other government officials who come to eat? Can you say a signed IOU from a leader is invalid?

They eat heartily and sign the papers quickly, but then they have to wait to pay the bill. The leaders wipe their mouths and consider it a done deal; if they want money, they'll have to wait. In many places, the number of restaurants has been declining in the past two years; many are going out of business and are left with nothing but IOUs.

It collapsed, so what? Nobody cared. The company and the leaders just moved on to another place to eat.

However, for a restaurant like Gu Xuefeng's, with Mile standing behind them, it's theoretically impossible not to get the money back.

(End of this chapter)