Since Han Songlin came along, the Han family has felt a lot more united. Another very welcome change is that everyone seems to be more willing to take action.
Many people have flocked to the city to start their own small businesses or go out to work, not wanting to live off the land.
'Everyone is asking about this year's reunion dinner, waiting for you to make a decision!'
Han Songlin laughs, 'Of course we'll have a reunion dinner, just like last year. I hear everyone has made a lot of money this year, so let's make it a bit more lively and invite a troupe to perform, that would be nice!'
Are there any troupes around at the moment?
There should be.
In the 21st century, there are still opera troupes performing in temples during the Spring Festival.
Do they charge for their performances?
Of course they do. Buddha also charges for his services.
Otherwise, who would care about you!
'Let's invite an opera troupe. I'll go ask if they're available,' Han Songqing said, a little uncertain. There are only a few days left before the Spring Festival, and he didn't know if they were available or not.
'Let's ask first. If it doesn't work out this year, then next year. There's no rush.'
Han Songlin is very open-minded about this. If they can be hired, then great, if not, that's fine.
You can't just throw money at it!
That would be vulgar.
'When does the canteen close for the holidays?'
'It closes at the same time as the workshop. We start the holidays on the afternoon of the 29th, and we start work again on the fifth day of the Chinese New Year.'
There are only a few days off!
Han Songlin didn't say anything about adjusting the holiday schedule. This year, Fule Liquor is very busy with production; all the production workshops are now operating at full capacity, with three shifts working around the clock.
Unless the boiler needs maintenance, production will never stop.
Before the holiday, Fule Liquor sold quite well. In December and January, in just two months, it sold nearly 600 million yuan worth of liquor.
Of this, more than 400 million yuan was sold in January.
With the advertising effect of CCTV's 'King of Advertising' continuing to emerge, Fule Liquor is estimated to be able to sell 600 to 700 million yuan in the first quarter.
It seems a bit unreasonable that January already reached 400 million yuan, while February and March only sold 200 to 300 million yuan, right?
In fact, this is very normal.
Every year, the domestic economy is at its worst in the first quarter.
The liquor industry follows this pattern; in fact, it is closely linked to the general trend of the domestic economy.
After all, it must be considered that many economic collaborations and business negotiations in China are concluded over a meal.
And over a meal, there is no shortage of wine.
Even foreigners going to China for business negotiations have to follow local customs.
Such high sales naturally also led to a rapid depletion of the stock of raw wine at Fule Liquor Industry.
'The New Year is coming soon, so the canteen should improve the food in the next few days. Prepare dumplings, glutinous rice balls, and all kinds of chicken, duck, and fish.'
Just telling someone to improve the food is not enough, you have to give them a specific standard.
It's true that people who are in charge just have to talk.
'So, in the next few days, let's set the standard for the food at 5 yuan per person?' Han Songqing asked.
Five yuan a meal is definitely enough to eat big meals with big portions.
'Just five yuan. From now on, let's do this every year, five days before the Spring Festival and after the festival until the Lantern Festival.'
Han Songqing: 'Okay!'
Fule Wine has made a lot of money. Not to mention how much bonus is given out each year, but the food should be slightly improved during the holidays.
'Right, in the future, during the holidays, the canteen will raise the food a little. During the holidays, the factory should also show some appreciation.'
'Okay, I'll remember that.'
After leaving the canteen, Han Songlin went to the office.
Because it was close to the Spring Festival, most of the office was also idle.
People who were out selling and couldn't be seen year-round had also returned one after another.
Now that Fule Liquor was implementing a dealer system, did it still need salespeople?
Of course, the sales department is still in place.
Han Songlin entered Xu Lu's office, where she was bent over her desk writing something.
Seeing this, Han Songlin did not disturb her and went straight into the office, where he sat down on the sofa.
He picked up a magazine and started reading.
It was a financial magazine, and there was an interesting article in it.
The revival of famous wines – a record of Fule Wines!
Han Songlin read the article carefully and felt that it was quite interesting!
The article was well written.
However, when Han Songlin read it, he felt that something was wrong.
The article had written too well about Fule Wine.
According to the article's point of view, although Fule Wine had a humble reputation before, it had the stature of a famous wine.
In the article, the origins of Fule Wine were introduced in detail.
It was the old cellar pool at the second factory, which used mountain spring water for brewing.
It also mentioned the Leshui River.
Speaking of Leshui River, there is something I must mention.
Last year, Lechi did something to protect Leshui River.
It should be said that from the section of Fulvye Liquor Industry to the upper reaches of the river, the surrounding area of a certain number of metres and so on is not allowed to be cut down, poultry cannot be farmed in the river, littering is not allowed, and the construction of industrial and mining enterprises is not allowed, etc.
Anyway, in a word, the water quality of Leshui River must be protected.
The reason for doing so?
Of course, it's for Fule Wine.
Does the county's actions affect the villagers along the Leshui River?
There is some impact, but everyone understands.
After all, the county needs money for road construction and water conservancy.
And the money comes from Fule Wine.
Fule Wine is the pillar company of Leshi and cannot have any problems.
'What do you think of this article?' Xu Lu asked, smiling, as she stood behind Han Songlin at some unknown time.
Han Songlin tilted his head slightly, not quite sure what to say: "Well, it's not bad!'
'Of course it's good! I specially asked a writer to come here and write it for us," Xu Lu laughed as she thought about it.
Everyone thinks that writers, who are supposed to be lofty, will bend over backwards for worldly goods.
'No wonder, I think the writing is good!'
Xu Lu sat down on the sofa and poured a glass of water from the kettle for Han Songlin.
The water was spring water.
It was taken from a mountain valley next to the first factory.
The spring was not very big, with only a trickle of water.
After Xu Lu found out about it, he had someone build a pool not far below the spring, and then led the water into the factory grounds with a water pipe.
Compared to tap water, this spring water is naturally much tastier, and at least doesn't have the taste of tap water.
'It cost 50,000 yuan to get someone to write this article!'
Paying someone to write a soft article?
This is an operation that can be done, and Han Songlin really learned it.
Wait, this operation seems to have been mentioned by Han Songlin before.
Back when Fule Wine Industry was still in business, they would give journalists red envelopes and stuff like that.
Well, nowadays, giving journalists red envelopes has become a common practice among companies. Basically, no matter what kind of journalist comes by, there's going to be a red envelope or a small gift or something.
Since they're taking someone else's money, at least they won't write nonsense.
Unlike online editors, who just sit in front of the computer and make stuff up.