Wang Gang and Lou Xiao'e's family chatted for a long time in the hotel. The more they talked, the closer they became to each other.
Lou's father wanted to shift the focus of his career from Xiangjiang to China, but he had no clue.
Wang Gang told him that compared with opening a garment factory, it was actually easier to make a profit by opening a shoe factory or a leather factory.
Chinese people have not yet pursued fashion trends when it comes to dressing up. Most people’s definition of clothes is still about dressing warmly rather than dressing well.
However, Chinese people still like leather shoes very much.
When He Yuzhu went on a blind date with Ran Qiuye, he could borrow clothes from Wang Gang, but he bought only a pair of leather shoes himself and polished them brightly.
For today's people, leather shoes are equivalent to appearance. A good pair of leather shoes is far more important than a good set of clothes.
"Although I have never been in the leather shoe business, I know a few business partners. It is not a big problem to open a shoe factory, but can the shoes really be sold after they are made?" Lou's father was still a little worried.
Wang Gang smiled and said: "Dr. Lou, you don't know something. Chinese people are relatively blind to Hong Kong products. As long as you promote your leather shoes as a well-known brand in Hong Kong and add some specious evidence, it will not be difficult to open up sales."
Father Lou asked curiously: "What evidence?"
Wang Gang explained: "For example, your identity as a Hong Kong investor, or the factory's formal certificate, these are all easy to handle. As long as your things are genuine, it will not be difficult to sell them."
Lou Bancheng immediately realized that he was a successful businessman, but he was too old to think straight.
"Wang Gang, you used to be a driver in a steel rolling mill, how do you know so many tricks in the business world?" Lou Xiao'e asked curiously.
Wang Gang said: "Since I have decided to go into business, I naturally need to do some homework. I can't just roll up my sleeves and do it recklessly."
Father Lou said: "Xiao Wang, can you tell me what business you want to do?"
Wang Gang glanced at the Lou family and his daughter, and after thinking about it for a moment, he said, "I'm going to open my own trading company, and bring in goods that are not available in the north from the south, and drag them to Sijiu City for sale.
I will start small, open a small store, accumulate capital, and then gradually expand, I want to open a department store in Sijiucheng."
"Transporting goods from the south to the north is indeed a solution, but this transportation is a big problem." Father Lou is indeed an old expert in the business world, and he pointed out the difficulties of moving goods from the south to the north.
"There are only three transportation channels now, automobile transportation, truck transportation, and shipping, but no matter which one is in the hands of the state."
Wang Gang smiled confidently and said: "This involves my business secrets, and I believe that transportation will be liberalized in the future."
Father Lou was stunned, slapped his forehead and said, "It's me, Meng Lang, come on, come on, I'm happy to see Xiao Wang today, let's have a drink."
Lou's mother, who had been sitting next to her silently, could no longer sit still.
"Old Lou, you're not in good health, so you'd better stop drinking."
Father Lou shook his head and said: "It's rare to meet an old friend in a foreign country. How can I not have a drink? Don't stop me."
Lou's mother worriedly said: "You have high blood pressure and the doctor won't let you drink more. We are in Yangcheng now. What if something happens?"
"Yes! Dad." Lou Xiao'e also advised: "Wang Gang may have something to do later, and drinking is not good."
Lou Xiao'e glanced at Wang Gang. Wang Gang understood and said to Lou's father: "Dr. Lou, I have to buy a batch of goods later. I really can't drink. When we have the opportunity next time, we will go to Sijiu City to drink!"
When Wang Gang got to this point, Father Lou gave up!
"Xiao Wang! Don't call me Lou Dong from now on, call me uncle!" Lou's father said with a smile.
"Okay, Uncle Lou, I'll treat you to this meal today, but please don't be polite to me."
"How can that be done? Since you call me uncle, there is no reason to ask the junior to pay the bill." Lou Bancheng patted his wife's hand and said, "Go and settle the bill."
Lou's mother smiled slightly, stood up and went to check out. Wang was held down by Lou Xiao'e just as he was about to stand up.
"You will have the opportunity to treat us later." Lou Xiao'e said.
Now that they have decided to enter the mainland, the Lou family will naturally travel to both sides of Hong Kong and the mainland.
"Sister Lou, if you really decide to build a factory, I will give you a suggestion." Wang Gang said:
"Don't build a factory in Yangcheng. You can inspect Pengcheng."
Father Lou wondered: "Why, as far as I know, Pengcheng is far less developed than Yangcheng?"
Wang Gang smiled and said: "Because of this, it will be a key city for national development in the future, and for Xiangjiang, Pengcheng's geographical location is better than Yangcheng."
Father Lou's eyes lit up and he began to think deeply.
When Lou's mother came back after settling the bill, she saw her husband thinking hard and her daughter chatting with Wang Gang, and she suddenly became strange.
"What's wrong with you?" Lou's mother asked, sitting back next to Lou Bancheng.
Lou Bancheng said: "We may have to change our original plan and go to Pengcheng."
Lou's mother felt strange, but did not ask.
After the four of them finished eating, Lou's father and Lou's mother went to contact the car together, while Lou Xiao'e insisted on accompanying Wang Gang to inspect the market in Yangcheng.
The two looked like a couple, strolling around the market, chatting, and happily spent the afternoon.
In the evening, Lou's mother came back and said that she had contacted the car to Pengcheng and would leave soon.
Lou Xiao'e was a little reluctant to leave and handed Wang Gang a note.
"This is my phone number in Xiangjiang. We will contact you again when we have the opportunity."
Wang Gang happily accepted the number and said with a smile: "Uncle Lou really runs a good factory. Can I be the exclusive agent for the leather shoes you produce?"
"No problem." Lou Xiao'e said without even thinking, "We will definitely cooperate in the future."
Wang Gang said goodbye to Lou Xiao'e and his family, then returned to the market and bought a batch of clothing and men's leather shoes.
Because he purchased a large amount of goods, the price was relatively favorable. He planned to take a batch of goods first and bring them to Sijiu City to try selling them and see the market situation.
Anyway, he has space, and putting things in it is more convenient than any other transportation method.
Wang Gang spent 30,000 yuan in one day and purchased a large amount of goods, which became famous in the Yangcheng market.
Later, if he hadn't filled up his space, he would have wanted to spend all the money he had.
Wang Gang bought a train ticket and returned to Sijiucheng. When the train arrived at the station, his bones were almost falling apart.
I wonder when the high-speed train will be built!
The first thing Wang Gang did when he returned to Sijiu City was to find Zhao Zihao.
And showed him the goods in his hand.
Zhao Zihao was immediately shocked.
"Brother Wang, where did you get such a good thing?"
Zhao Zihao picked up a black shirt and touched it with his hands. He couldn't put it down because of the fabric he had never seen before.
"Can these be sold in Sijiucheng?" Wang Gang asked.
"Yes! These shirts are made of good material and come in many colors and styles. They are not available in Sijiu City. They must be easy to sell."
Wang Gang took out another pair of leather shoes, threw them to Zhao Zihao, and said, "I still have a batch of leather shoes on hand, please help me sell them."
Zhao Zihao was really surprised when he saw the shoes. These things sell better than clothes.
"Brother Wang, how much goods do you have on hand?"
"About 500 shirts, 1,000 pairs of jeans, and more leather shoes, about 4,000 pairs," Wang Gang said.
"Leave it all to me to sell it!" Zhao Zihao said immediately: "A shirt is 17 yuan a piece, a pair of jeans is 20 yuan, and a pair of leather shoes is 30 yuan."
Wang Gang thought for a while, the purchase price of his shirt was 10 yuan, jeans was 12 yuan, and leather shoes were 20 yuan. After calculation, he could earn 50,000 yuan from this order.