Rebirth: the fiery age of Mori Gong's children

Chapter 473 Pet Economy

Sheng Lianjie was very confident in the local willow weaving craftsmanship, so Sheng Xiping drew some sketches and roughly stated what he wanted.

Of course, Sheng Xiping didn't mention the purpose. He just asked Sheng Lianjie to find someone and compile a few.

Sheng Lianjie took the sketch and looked at it over and over, but he didn't understand what it was or what it was used for.

However, this thing was not technically difficult. He took the sketch and found a few local people with good skills. It didn't even take a day to make up all the things Sheng Xiping had drawn.

Sheng Xiping took a look and said, "Hey, this craftsmanship is really good, much better than he imagined."

So he immediately asked Yu Haibin and the others to pack everything and mail it to Shencheng Company.

Then, Sheng Xiping ordered a lot of similar things with Sheng Lianjie, asking him to organize people to compile them as soon as possible and then deliver them to Shenzhen City.

Sheng Xiping spent a few days wandering around Shancheng and had a general understanding of his hometown.

Seeing the date when Sheng Xitai started school approaching, the two brothers said goodbye to their relatives in their hometown and took a car to the capital.

When Sheng Xikang learned that his eldest brother and younger brother were coming to the capital, he specially asked for leave to pick them up at the station, and then settled Sheng Xiping and his party at his home.

After that, Sheng Xiping took his younger brother to Wu's house and visited Mr. Wu.

Not to mention, the old man is in good physical and mental condition now, and he doesn't look like he was sick before.

"Okay, good boy. I don't know how lucky your parents are to be able to raise you children. What a rare person. What a good boy."

When Mr. Wu saw Sheng Xitai, he called him out of curiosity, looked up and down carefully, and praised with a smile on his face.

"A hundred times better than those brats in our family."

These words are not polite, but a compliment from the heart.

Ever since the news that Sheng Xitai was admitted to Tsinghua University reached the capital, Mr. Wu, Wu Bingzhong and Wu Bingyi were so envious that they trained all their children.

Therefore, even before Sheng Xitai came to the capital, he was attracted a wave of hatred.

"Grandpa, don't say that. Several younger brothers in the family are also very promising. They all have their own ambitions.

For our children in the valley, studying is the only way out, which is completely different. "Sheng Xiping stood aside and listened, and said quickly.

Among the younger generations of the Wu family, there are also many talented people who can gather together by sea, land and air. Wu Yuqing is also the captain of the criminal police brigade. They are all outstanding talents.

Life is more than just a way out of studying, especially for people with a family background like the Wu family, there are many ways out.

"I just think that studying is good. All other things are inferior but studying is good. If the ancestors left it behind, I can't go wrong."

Mr. Wu became more energetic and had to fight with Sheng Xiping.

"Yes, yes, grandpa, you are right." Can Sheng Xiping do this with an eighty-year-old man? Naturally, he followed what Mr. Wu said.

"By the way, when you go south and you see that bastard of ours, tell him.

Just say that I have spoken, asking him to hurry up and marry a wife, and then give me a great-grandson, who will be raised well from an early age and who will get into a good university in the future. "

Mr. Wu obviously didn't want to stop there, and the flames of war reached Wu Yucheng who was far away in the city.

"You brat, how old is he? He's already thirty years old, and he's getting more and more out of shape day by day. He can't even find a wife.

Tell him that if he doesn't find a wife, I won't recognize him. "

Mr. Wu is similar to those parents in later generations. They all look at other people's children. Other people's children are treasures, and their own children are like grass.

Sheng Xiping couldn't help but feel happy after hearing this, "Okay, okay, I will definitely tell Yu Cheng later and ask him to seize the time to solve his personal problems."

Old children, old children, and older people should be coaxed like children and cannot make the elderly angry.

After visiting Elder Wu, Sheng Xiping and Sheng Xikang accompanied their younger brother to report to school.

All the things needed for school have been prepared by Sheng Xikang. Sheng Xitai only needs to take the notice and report to the freshman registration office, collect various tickets, assign dormitories, and go pack up and settle down.

After everything was settled on Sheng Xitai's side, Sheng Xiping led Sheng Xiwen, Sheng Xiwu and the Yu brothers on the southbound train and headed straight to the deep city.

"Oh, my brother, you are finally here. I thought you wouldn't come back years ago."

When Wu Yucheng saw Sheng Xiping, he had an expression on his face as if he had seen his savior.

There is no other way, Sheng Xiping is in charge of the Northeast, and Liu Yuhe leads people all over the country.

Wu Yucheng stayed at the company, taking care of the projects of the business hotel and office building, as well as import and export, and foreign exchange transfers. He was worried and tired, and he lost weight.

"Looking at you like that, you won't be so excited that you're about to cry when you see me, right?" Sheng Xiping smiled and punched Wu Yucheng.

"Old man, don't look like that crying person, it looks awkward."

"Brother, you don't know how I got through this day, so you're just making sarcastic remarks here.

If it were you sitting in charge of the company, you would cry even worse than me. "Wu Yucheng ignored Sheng Xiping's teasing and continued to behave miserably to win sympathy.

"Come on, let's talk about it. What earth-shattering things have you done recently that have made you tired like this?" Sheng Xiping didn't care and said with a smile.

Although Sheng Xiping is in the Northeast, he still keeps in touch with Shencheng. He knows most of the company's business in his heart.

Indeed, the company has been very busy recently, and import and export have increased significantly compared with last year.

At this time, major renovations of office facilities have become popular all over the country. Wu Yucheng was reluctant to accept orders, and he was almost losing money.

Seeing this, other trading companies have also joined the competition. It can be said that everyone has made a lot of money in this wave of import craze.

Over there, Wu Yucheng told Sheng Xiping eloquently how he was competing for orders and foreign exchange from other companies.

"Brother, do you know what I did in order to deliver the goods early and surpass them in terms of transportation speed?

I rented all the army's cargo planes and flew the cargo directly back to the capital. "Wu Yucheng became more and more proud as he talked, and couldn't help but show off to Sheng Xiping.

Hearing this, Sheng Xiping was stunned, "Hey, you are really capable, is this okay?"

Sheng Xiping really didn't expect this. Isn't this a little too much fun?

"You should be more careful in the future. If this gets too big, it will easily attract the attention of the superiors. When the time comes, your grandpa will step in to wipe your butt."

That is, right now, everything is in a state of chaos and disorder, and many things are being turned a blind eye.

If it were ten or twenty years in the future, Wu Yucheng would be in trouble like this.

"Oh, by the way, I met grandpa when I passed through the capital.

He asked me to give you a message, saying that he wants you to find a wife as soon as possible and get married, give him a great-grandson as soon as possible, and then train him from an early age so that he can get into a good university in the future. "

Speaking of Mr. Wu, Sheng Xiping suddenly remembered what Mr. Wu asked him to do, so he quickly told Wu Yucheng.

"Ah? What kind of song does our old man sing?

Marry a wife and have children just to train your children to go to college? What theory is this? Why can't I understand this? "

Wu Yucheng was confused and didn't understand what his grandfather meant.

"Which one comes out? Didn't our sixth child get admitted to Tsinghua University? Grandpa is envious. I heard that the old man disciplined all the juniors in the family one by one?

Anyway, that's what he said when I met him. He probably couldn't count on his grandchildren, so he planned to raise great-grandchildren. "

When Sheng Xiping thought of this, he couldn't help but laugh.

"Don't live up to grandpa's expectations, find a wife and get married as soon as possible.

Now that we are thirty, why don’t we worry about personal issues? Is it glorious to be single? "Sheng Xiping couldn't hold it back and started urging the marriage.

Nowadays, it is rare for people like Wu Yucheng, who is rich, powerful and good-looking, to still not get married in their 28s or 90s.

Sheng Xiping sometimes felt puzzled, why were those girls' eyes so blinded that they didn't notice that there was a diamond king?

When mentioning this matter, Wu Yucheng scratched his head uncomfortably, "Marriage is not a joke, does that mean it can be settled?

Can't you find a girl that I can fall in love with? I can't go out on the street and marry anyone just by dragging them along, right? "

"Tch, whatever you want, I've already told you what to say. If you get scolded when you go home during the New Year, that's your business."

Sheng Xiping waved his hand. He was only responsible for delivering the message. Whether Wu Yucheng listened or not had nothing to do with him.

"By the way, brother, what did you send from Shandong? The basket is not like a basket, and the basket is not a basket. What can that thing be used for?"

Wu Yucheng suddenly remembered that he didn't understand a batch of things the company received two days ago.

"Oh, that's a cat nest. I'll ask you to help me find some wood and tools later, and you'll know when I start making it.

In addition, help me find some cats, big or small, and keep them in our company. "

If you want to sell something, you must at least let people know what it is for. Just saying it is not enough, you must have something real.

So Sheng Xiping planned to raise a few cats and build several cat climbing frames and cat nests in the most conspicuous locations of the company.

In this way, those foreign customers can see those things when they come.

"Raising cats? Catching rats? We don't have rats in our company, but there are quite a few rats in the warehouse.

Finding a cat is easy. There are several cats at the other end of the warehouse. By the way, a cow cat gave birth to four kittens. I will bring them over when I come back.

No, if you raise a cat, you still need to give it a whole litter? Where can't cats sleep? "Wu Yucheng was completely confused and didn't understand what his brother was trying to do.

"Just do as I say, and you'll know what I'm going to do later." Sheng Xiping smiled and didn't explain any more. The two brothers chatted for a while, and Sheng Xiping placed Sheng Xiwen and Yu Haibin in the staff dormitory, and he went back to rest.

Suddenly, someone had prepared the wood, hemp rope and various tools that Sheng Xiping wanted.

Sheng Xiping was in the company's warehouse, holding various tools, planing and sawing, and then rattling various nails to make four or five cat climbing frames of different styles.

On each shelf, there are three to four cat nests of different heights. The logs used as supports are wrapped with hemp rope dipped in milky white glue and made strong.

In addition, Sheng Xiping also made several small balls with hemp rope and hung them on the shelf.

After the things were finished, Sheng Xiping asked people to move them to the company. It happened that Wu Yucheng also asked people to capture the litter of kittens in the warehouse.

The kitten had just changed places and was not familiar with the environment. It timidly hid in a cat's nest and did not dare to come out.

After becoming familiar with each other in a few days, these four naughty cow cats began to perform various tricks on several cat climbing frames.

By this time, everyone finally understood what the cat climbing frame was for.

Many people don’t understand why Mr. Sheng keeps so many cats in the company?

Moreover, the cat is given such good treatment, including dried fish and chicken. Shouldn’t the cat catch mice? Why are you offering sacrifices like an ancestor?

But soon, everyone understood that they were raising a few little milk cats, but they were raising lucky cats.

Coincidentally, October happens to be the Autumn Fair in Yangcheng, and merchants from all over the world gather in Yangcheng.

Many customers of Tengyue Trading Company will also be invited to visit the Autumn Fair to choose suitable products.

Sheng Xiping asked people to take photos of kittens playing on the cat climbing frame, and then went to Yangcheng to visit those customers with the company's product catalog for this year.

While discussing something, I accidentally dropped the photo and it was seen by the client.

Customers who had pet cats at home became excited when they saw it, and quickly asked what this strange shelf was and where they could buy it.

"Mr. Smith, our President Sheng said that this kind of shelf is newly developed by the company based on the living habits of cats, and is specially provided for pet cats to play and rest.

Currently, there is no similar product on the market. If you need it, Mr. Sheng can give you one. "

The company's translator actually didn't understand Sheng Xiping's words, but he still translated Sheng Xiping's words to the customer truthfully.

"No, no, no, I don't want just one, I want to order a lot of them.

Sheng, do you know that in our country, many people like to keep pets, especially cats. We have many cats with noble and pure bloodlines, and they need your kind of airs.

Sheng, what is the price of your product? I want to place an order. "

Unexpectedly, the other party said very excitedly that they wanted to order a lot of goods.

After listening to the staff's translation, Sheng Xiping rubbed his chin and showed a very sincere smile.

"Smith, we are old friends. Since you want to place an order, I will definitely give you a satisfactory and reasonable price.

How about a cat climbing frame and two cat nests. At the same time, I will add soft mats and cat scratching posts. How about a set of one hundred and twenty dollars?

As for the types of cat climbing frames, I currently only have these. We will develop new products as soon as possible. As soon as the new products come out, I will mail you photos. "

When Sheng Xiping said a set of one hundred and twenty dollars, the staff accompanying him were immediately confused.

What the hell? Just a few wooden sticks, three or four wicker baskets nailed to them, and some hemp rope wrapped around them. How could such a set be sold for one hundred and twenty? A beautiful knife? Crazy?

The current official exchange rate is one dollar to four dollars and thirty cents, one hundred and twenty dollars? Five hundred dollars? Buy such a thing?

How big of a donkey does this head have to be kicked by? That's not how you steal money.

Even the translator hesitated for a while, "Mr. Sheng, are you sure? Do you really want a hundred and twenty dollars?"

Sheng Xiping nodded, "Yes, that's right. It's for the sake of old friends. Otherwise, this set will cost at least 180 US dollars."

Look at all this fuss, isn't it? How many poor people can keep pet cats? Do they care about money?

No, they don't care at all. As long as their pets like it, they are willing to pay any amount.

After the translator confirmed Sheng Xiping's meaning, he faithfully translated Sheng Xiping's words to the other party.

Unexpectedly, when the other party heard the price, he excitedly held Sheng Xiping's hand, "Oh, Sheng, our precious friendship, you moved me so much.

It’s one hundred and twenty dollars per set. I’ll order a thousand sets first and then add more orders later. "

In this way, the two parties signed an order contract on the spot. The first phase of the order was for 1,000 sets of cat climbing frames. The other party paid a 60% deposit in advance, and the rest was settled when the goods were shipped.

After that, Sheng Xiping used the same method to deceive more than a dozen foreign merchants.

Sheng Xiping is very smart. He only chooses one merchant from each region.

In this case, there will be no overlap in sales scope, causing unnecessary business competition and causing losses to customers.

Just for this batch of cat climbing frame series products, a supply contract worth US$1.8 million was signed.

After the contract was signed, Sheng Xiping immediately called Sheng Lianjie and asked him to coordinate and produce the cat climbing frame required by the order as soon as possible.

This thing doesn't have any technical difficulty at all, and it's not as difficult as making a dining table or a stool. As long as there are enough materials, someone can make the nest, and a few carpenters can nail the shelves together.

As for the hemp rope, as long as you have long hands, you can wrap it around it. Even the old ladies in the village can do this job.

Cat scratching boards are also simple. They are made of corrugated paper glued together and then edged with wood to make them into various styles.

Soft cushions are made of cotton cloth sewn together and stuffed with cotton. Those old ladies in the countryside can make several in a day.

"Xiwen, Xiwu, you two take the pictures of these samples and the design drawings and rush back to our hometown immediately to help your father produce the product as soon as possible."

After making the call, Sheng Xiping immediately arranged for Sheng Xiwen and Sheng Xiwu to go back to their hometown with samples and design drawings to assist Sheng Lianjie and the others in completing this task.

"I have already called Zheng Hua for the wood and corrugated paper. He will contact me over there and will deliver them as soon as possible." Sheng Xiping gave a few more instructions.

"I got it, brother, don't worry." Sheng Xiwen and Sheng Xiwu agreed, took the stack of documents, booked tickets and went back to their hometown.

In his hometown, he learned that Sheng Xiping had signed an order for more than 10,000 sets of cat climbing frames, cat nests, and cat scratching posts with foreign businessmen. Sheng Lianjie was so happy that he quickly organized manpower, contacted materials, and selected a venue.

Since this cat climbing frame does not have much technical content, it does not require any large factories.

Willow weaving can be done in every household as long as those with good skills can do it. Wooden frames can be made in any carpenter's shop. Wrapping hemp rope is even easier, and women and children can do it.

As for the cat scratching post, it doesn’t require much skill, just find a venue.

Therefore, Sheng Lianjie directly called all the village secretaries of the more than 20 villages in the countryside to a meeting. At the meeting, everyone was asked to show their hands and sign that the orders must be completed in strict accordance with the requirements.

Then, the orders for more than 10,000 units were evenly distributed to each village.

The village secretary went back to organize the manpower and waited for the design drawings and samples to arrive. He would first make the cat nest, then make the shelves, wrap the ropes, etc.

A few days later, Sheng Xiwen and Sheng Xiwu returned to their hometown with pictures of samples and various design drawings.

Sheng Lianjie immediately organized a meeting to discuss how to make this cat nest strong and beautiful.

This is the first big order that their hometown has received. They must not mess it up. They must increase production speed and supply goods as soon as possible while ensuring quality.

A few days later, the wood and corrugated paper also arrived. Now, all the villages in the countryside were busy.

There are those who specialize in making cat nests, those who make wooden supports, those who wrap rope around them, and those who specialize in making cat scratching posts.

Those old ladies had nothing to do, so they divided cotton cloth and cotton and made cotton mats at home.

Anyway, each type has a special price, and you will be paid as much as you work. In the end, if the goods pass the inspection in the countryside, specialized people will assemble the parts according to the specifications, package them and ship them.

Sheng Xiping's purchase price for the entire set of cat climbing frames was fifty yuan.

This is to save Sheng Lianjie's face and take care of his hometown. Otherwise, if he sends it to other places, I'm afraid there will be people rushing to take over the business even if he pays 20 yuan.

Just a few wicker baskets, a few pieces of wood, some hemp rope, corrugated paper, cotton cloth, and cotton. How much can it cost?

What this thing sells is creativity. The cost of materials is not high, and the labor cost is negligible in this era.

Fifty yuan is a lot of money. If the purchase price is set too high from the beginning, the business will not be possible later on.

Sheng Xiping first sent Sheng Lianjie 100,000 yuan, which was mainly the cost of purchasing various materials in the early stage. The rest will be settled together when the goods are inspected and delivered.

"I arranged for someone to go on a business trip to Hong Kong City and register global patents for this series of things."

Arrangements were made in his hometown, and Sheng Xiping immediately started to register the patent.

Things like cat climbing frames are purely about selling ideas, and they have little technical content and can be easily imitated.

So Sheng Xiping had already thought about it. He would register the patent first and earn a few years of money first.

After a few years, when others copied it, he would have thought of other ideas to make money.

"Mr. Sheng, I don't quite understand, why don't we send this to the Autumn Fair? In that case, wouldn't we be able to win more orders?"

In the company, someone asked Sheng Xiping puzzledly.

"Tch, it's just this thing. Others will do it after just a second glance. Why should we take it to the Autumn Fair? Make money by showing others the way?"

Let me tell you, some money can be earned in a big way, and some money must be earned quietly.

By the time everyone else comes to their senses, we have made enough money and will do something else. "Sheng Xiping sneered. He is not a fool. He sends everything to the Canton Fair?

The employee who asked the question nodded and quickly went about other things.

The people arranged by the company immediately set off to Hong Kong City to register not only this series of products, but also the names of cat climbing frames and cat scratching posts. They also registered patents.

In this way, as long as they produce similar products, regardless of whether they are made of wood or other materials, as long as they are similar products, they will infringe their patents, and Tengyue Company can hold the other party responsible.

(End of this chapter)