The Great Era of Siheyuan

After returning from the Beimo factory, Li Wenqiang did nothing but argue with the packaging all day long.

"Boss Xu, this is the price. Please don't let me down. You can make other things later, but you must make this special packaging for me first. I'm in a hurry to use it!"

In the paper goods store, Li Wenqiang had been arguing with Boss Xu for a long time. Previously, a thousand sets of packaging boxes only cost a total of more than 100 yuan, an average of more than 10 cents per package. Logically speaking, it was not a small amount, but his requirements were a bit too high, and the price had not been negotiated.

"Don't call me Old Xu. The price of one thousand sets was only a little over one hundred yuan before. I was already losing a lot. Now you have 20,000 sets, but the price is only 70% of the original price. Isn't this too little?"

Boss Xu looked at Li Wenqiang with a frown. The truth was that the price he offered had already pushed the profit margin too low. He only gave less than 3,000 yuan for 20,000 sets.

You have to know that the packaging he makes is all specially customized, and the material cost is several hundred yuan. Including labor, he only makes 2,000 yuan, which sounds like a lot, but it's just hard work. It takes them at least a month to complete 20,000 specially customized packages.

"Cost is a problem you have to solve yourself. The price I gave is fair enough. If you think it's not feasible, I can find someone else!"

Li Wenqiang thought that the price he offered was already very fair. If there weren't so few people here and the confidentiality was easy to control, they could have found a few more places to compare prices when he refused.

On average, one packaging box costs a little over ten cents, which is totally worthy of his price. It's really greedy. This guy named Xu is not someone I can cooperate with for a long time. I will have to find someone else later, or maybe I will have to go to the paper mill again in the future.

"No, no, no, no. If you ask someone else to do it again, it will definitely take more time. We have worked together once before. Don't worry, we will definitely do what you ask for."

When Boss Xu heard that Li Wenqiang wanted to change places, he immediately changed his attitude and became flattering.

"Since you agree, then let's do this! If there's no problem, I'll leave first and I'll give you the money in two days. Is that okay?"

"No problem, no problem, take care!"

Boss Xu's attitude was completely different from before. After Li Wenqiang proposed to change the place, he even refused to pay the deposit. This was enough to show that the profit here was enough for him to tolerate Li Wenqiang's difficulties.

It seems that I have to lower it a little bit next time, Li Wenqiang thought silently in his heart.

As it was getting dark in the afternoon, after Li Wenqiang had finished discussing the glass bottle matter at the Dahua Glass Factory in Gulou, he just came back and saw Liu Ergou waiting at the gate of the courtyard. The entire car had been washed clean according to his instructions, and it seemed that he had listened to what he said.

"What are you waiting for at the door? Why don't you go in?"

Li Wenqiang stopped his bicycle in front of him and asked.

"Brother-in-law, I just went in to look for you. My sister wasn't home. I met that Shazhu and we had a fight. People in your yard looked at me strangely, so I left first! By the way, this hundred yuan was given to you by the woman who delivered vegetables to me today. I didn't say a word to her."

As Liu Ergou spoke, he took out a roll of banknotes from his pocket and presented it to him like he was presenting a treasure.

Li Wenqiang took it casually, and was confused. How could this idiot Zhu come out so quickly? This shouldn't be the case. He was lucky not to be beaten to death for stealing food during this famine.

But just come out, he's just a clown dancing in the yard anyway. Li Wenqiang casually took out ten yuan and handed it to Liu Ergou.

"This ten dollars is my treat for you. I'll come to see you tomorrow. Also, don't bother with the people in my yard. You're my brother-in-law, who dares to kick you out? How did you collect the scrap today?"

After Li Wenqiang finished his business, he began to ask about his work situation.

"Thank you, brother-in-law! It's not bad. Anyway, I collected about 100 kilograms of things today and made more than three dollars."

Liu Ergou was very excited when he talked about this. He didn't expect that a job that others looked down upon could actually make so much money. He earned a few dollars a day, which means more than a hundred dollars a month.

"It's okay. It's a good thing that you don't lose money! Don't lower the purchase price too much, or else people won't sell things to you anymore. Raise the price appropriately. You do this job first, and I'll show you how to make money later. Go back first and don't let mom worry about you!"

Li Wenqiang casually pointed out to him that this guy made three dollars a day, most likely because he kept the price too low. Generally speaking, it is normal to make one or two dollars. If you do this for a long time, people will only come to the scrap yard to sell their products, and they will never make a penny in the future.

Anyway, my business is already on the right track, so there is no need to let my brother-in-law make a little money. Any little money I make will be enough for him to live a comfortable life.

"Okay, brother-in-law, I'll go back now. I'll come to see you tomorrow morning or what?"

Liu Ergou is now convinced of his brother-in-law. He is ruthless and doesn't talk much, but he is decisive and generous in his actions. He gets jobs as soon as he asks, and all the benefits are delivered to him without him having to say anything.

"Just wait at home. I'll send the stuff to you tomorrow."

"Okay brother-in-law, I'll be leaving first!"

"Go!"

After sending Liu Ergou away, Li Wenqiang threw the bicycle into the cargo box of the tricycle and pushed it in.

"Hey, Li Wenqiang is back. You are really extravagant. Others don't have a bicycle, but you have two bicycles to take turns. Anyway, your bicycle is just sitting there, why don't you lend it to me?"

As soon as he entered the door, the third uncle greeted him. After Jia Zhang left, he was obviously in a much better mood and could even ask for benefits.

"I can't lend it to you! I still have work to do with this bike! Third uncle, if you want a bike, I have a suggestion for you. Do you know where the repair shop has parts? Go get some and buy two wheels. If you don't have enough parts, go find Yi Zhonghai and ask him to make one for you. He will definitely be able to do it. It won't be long before you can ride a bike."

Once Yan Bugui's inner pressure was gone, his mentality of taking advantage of small gains began to return. He even wanted to take advantage of a rag collector like himself. His conscience was really bad.

Li Wenqiang couldn't borrow this car. After borrowing it once, he would borrow it countless times. He simply pointed out a clear way for him. This thing is very simple. As long as he spends some time, Yi Zhonghai can make it.

"Looking for him? I guess that's not a good idea!"

Yan Bugui was obviously moved, but he hesitated after he finished speaking. Considering the recent conflicts between them, he was still a little embarrassed to tell him.

"If that doesn't work, then go find the second uncle. He also works in the steel rolling workshop. It's easy for him to make a spare part for you. I've given you the idea. It's up to you whether to go or not!"

Li Wenqiang left after he finished speaking, giving Yan Bugui a bait. He guessed that Yan Bugui would not come to see him again recently. As for who he would look for, it was up to him.