Watching the large trucks parading slowly outside the window and hearing the voice of the leader in his ear, Director Li felt a buzz in his head. After hesitating for a second, he smiled awkwardly and said, "Well, I guess you must have heard it, just passing by our window."
"I see crowds gathering on the roadside."
"This kid Wang Ye has quite a few tricks up his sleeve..."
It was apparent that Director Li's remarks didn't entirely resonate with Zhang Shuji. Holding a teacup in one hand and the phone in the other, Zhang shook his head with a smile and said, "In my opinion, this is not just a trick; it's a brilliant idea!"
"The opening up in the south is proceeding vigorously. As a coastal province in the central region, our Luqi Province cannot lag behind!"
"Comrade Wang Ye did a good job. He's indeed a talented individual sent by the Ministry of Machinery!"
"Just a while ago, he made a foreign exchange of four hundred thousand. We hadn't even finished celebrating, and now customers are coming to us actively, asking for two million worth of goods with just a word. Yesterday, I saw the telegram and nearly had a heart attack out of excitement!"
"And just recently, Commander Song even made a trip. I think this matter has backing from above. We can rest assured!"
"Besides the unconventional methods of foreign exchange, their collective reform is also well-executed! Isn't this providing us with the best learning material? Even if we can't copy it entirely, we can still learn from it!"
"I believe we should commend him! It's necessary to commend him! You, at the Industrial Bureau, arrange something, in the name of the Industrial Bureau and the Municipal Committee, get some awards."
"Such talent, even if we can't keep him for long, keeping him a bit longer is still worthwhile!"
"Hahaha!"
In the end, the phone echoed with the hearty laughter of the leader, and Director Li felt relieved. Frankly, when he saw that truck, he was somewhat worried. After all, this was a genuine and fresh new thing.
To put it simply, it could affect the cityscape, and in more complex terms, if labeled as disrupting market order, it could pose trouble for Wang Ye!
After all, not all the leaders in the city were open-minded; there were plenty of old-fashioned ones.
So, initially, Director Li was prepared to say good things to Wang Ye. Unexpectedly, the leader directly spoke up, giving this matter a conclusion and praising Wang Ye extensively. This was the best outcome!
But it was understandable. After all, a foreign exchange of two hundred thousand was something to be happy about, no matter who received the credit!
"Yes! Zhang Shuji, you can rest assured!"
"I'll make the arrangements!"
Before hanging up the phone, Director Li accepted this task.
In fact, the large trucks were Wang Ye's third preparation apart from changing the layout of the stalls and training salespersons.
After all, in business, the most important thing is customers. Without advertising and promotion, the customer base for electric fans would be very limited, confined to those who visit shopping malls or those who think of buying electric fans when visiting malls.
The rest would have to rely on word of mouth, which was too slow!
More importantly, Wang Ye hoped to attract a large number of customers through today's advertising and promotion, creating a situation of booming sales. This was also a form of promotion, just like the hired queue for the opening of bubble tea shops in later years.
The more crowded it was, the harder it was to buy, and the more eager people became!
This was true in later years and in this era too!
At the same time, as the leader hung up the phone contentedly, the situation in the mall completely exceeded Wang Ye's expectations!
"I want one! Here's the money!"
"This is my money! I want one too!"
"Hey, why are you cutting in line? I want three!"
"Don't push! Watch your safety!"
"How much stock is left? Sorry, folks at the back, there's no need to line up anymore..."
Standing amidst the crowded crowd, Wang Ye felt like a leaf boat in a giant wave. His shouts were completely ignored, and what was more frustrating for him was that the training he did yesterday was all in vain!
Because it was simply unnecessary.
People rushed in, waving their money to buy, buy, buy!
In less than an hour, the prepared six hundred electric fans and nearly three hundred washing machines were sold out, even the display models were sold off!
Originally, Wang Ye would never agree to it.
After all, even if there were no products, the stall should at least have some displays, right?
But he couldn't resist. One customer was too enthusiastic, speaking so sincerely about how without home appliances, his son wouldn't be able to find a wife. Wang Ye couldn't refuse, and in the end, he sold them. Now, there wasn't a single electric fan or washing machine left at the stall!
Even so.
Many people were unwilling to leave, and amidst the clamor, questions arose:
"When will the next batch of goods be on sale?"
"Yeah! When exactly?"
"Can we come early to queue up?"
For this question, with all the salesmen and porters looking at Wang Ye, the customers also turned their eyes to him.
Rubbing his sore arm from being squeezed, Wang Ye pondered the production speed for a moment, then said earnestly:
"We'll speed up production. At the latest, by this time next week, which is next weekend."
"The second batch of fans will definitely be ready by then!"
"At that time, everyone is welcome to come and make purchases! Today, we truly have nothing left. I'm really sorry for keeping everyone waiting!"
Perhaps feeling that Wang Ye's attitude was very good and his words sincere, many people who hadn't bought anything didn't get so upset. They left in small groups.
But at this moment, suddenly, someone shouted to Wang Ye:
"Mr. Manager, I'm paying now."
"Can we come back next week to pick up the goods?"
As soon as this was said, many people who were preparing to leave, and even those who had taken a few steps away, turned back again. They nodded in agreement and said:
"Yes, that's right! We can pay now and pick up the goods next week!"
"What do you say, Mr. Manager? Is that okay?"
With excited shouts and money raised, everyone's eyes were on Wang Ye.