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Chapter 657 - 647 Sales Personnel

Chapter 657: Chapter 647 Sales Personnel

Zhang Chunwang pondered for a moment and said, "Among our group, if we’re talking about good drivers, we’ve got plenty of them. If I had to choose, I think Weizhong, Hongwen, Zheng Hao, and Zhongqi would be quite good."

Shen Yunfang didn’t say much, but she inwardly nodded in agreement, finding herself on the same page.

"As for the sales you mentioned, sister-in-law, I understand it to mean going out to sell things, and that requires someone with a sharp mind and persuasive skills. Among us, we really don’t have such a person, although if I had to name one, it would be Li Jianqiang. That guy is always mouthing off and dares to say anything. When he’s out there, he isn’t afraid of stage fright." As Zhang Chunwang said this, he frowned slightly, then the muscles on his face twitched as if he wanted to speak but dared not, looking constipated.

"If you have something to say, just spit it out. No need to beat around the bush," said Shen Yunfang, who obviously noticed but found that such an expression from a big man like him was quite unsightly.

"Heh, sister-in-law, what I mean is, though none of our brothers really have the gift of the gab, there are actually two sisters-in-law who seem to have what it takes." Zhang Chunwang dropped his pretenses and said with a chuckle.

"Oh, who are they?" Great, she thought of the same people again. Shen Yunfang was quite pleased that her subordinates were on the same wavelength as her.

"It’s Zhao Erkui’s wife and Zhao Xuebing’s wife. They are both formidable, especially when it comes to talking. I think if they were to go out and do sales, they’d definitely be up to the job." These past days, as these women joined in, some small frictions had occurred, and that’s where Zhang Chunwang had spotted the talent.

Shen Yunfang nodded, "That could work. Whoever is fit for the job should do it. We don’t tolerate gender discrimination here. However, sales is not an easy task; it often involves being out for days at a time, and you meet all sorts of people every day, all kinds, really. So if we send women to do sales, how do we handle the safety issue?"

This was no trivial matter. Afterwards, Zhang Chunwang brought together Chen Jing, Li Dabao, and Zhao Xuebing, the three team leaders, to discuss the issue.

In the end, it was decided that Zhang Weizhong and the other three would immediately set out to pick up the vehicles. As for the sales aspect, Shen Yunfang decided to bring these few individuals along for some time to observe them. If they truly had what it takes, then she would consider the next steps.

Once the plan was in place, everyone set about their tasks. After a day of preparations, Zhang Weizhong and the others packed their simple luggage and set off.

On her side, Shen Yunfang studied the list given to her by the mayor’s office. The city government was a sure thing, so no need to worry there. Her finger moved back and forth over the list, finally deciding to start with the power supply company.

After contacting the person in charge by phone, Shen Yunfang took Zhao Erkui’s wife Wang Anhua, Zhao Xuebing’s wife Lu Xing, and Liu Jianqiang with her to the city.

As a leader of such a large unit, it was, of course, impossible for him to personally meet with a commoner like Shen Yunfang, so over the phone, they handed the matter directly to the procurement department. This time, Shen Yunfang was going to discuss cooperation with the director of the procurement department.

The person was easy to find, but after all, as a director, it wasn’t so simple for Shen Yunfang to invite him to a meal. She went with her team to the power supply company’s procurement department three days in a row, and only then did the director relent and agree to have a casual lunch with Shen Yunfang.

After getting a definite answer, when they left the power supply company, aside from Shen Yunfang, the others all wiped sweat from their brows. Liu Jianqiang was even cursing under his breath, "What kind of stingy person is this? Acting all high and mighty just to invite him for a meal."

Shen Yunfang gave him a look, "There’s no use talking about that now. We’re in a supplier-demand relationship with him. Only if our vegetables make it into his hands will we get paid, right?"

"Exactly, right now whoever has money is the boss, and if he really can buy our veggies, then he’s our ancestor, and that’s that." Zhao Erkui’s wife saw the situation clearly.

"Hmph, our vegetables are the best in the entire Z Province, and in this deep winter, you can’t find produce as fresh as ours anywhere else. It should be them begging us to buy our vegetables, but now how come it’s reversed?" Liu Jianqiang still couldn’t make sense of it.

"Pfft, isn’t it obvious? Whoever has the money is the boss, nothing else needs to be said. If you were rich, others would treat you like an ancestor too," Zhao Xuebing’s wife said on the side.

Shen Yunfang just listened quietly without interrupting, letting these few prattle on by themselves. She actually felt that these two sisters-in-law understood the situation much better than that silly soldier and could see the realities more clearly.

When their prattling was about done, she finally said, "Alright, stop arguing. Instead of wasting time, think about what to say to that bald-headed director at lunch, so he’ll set a higher price for our family’s vegetables."

The city government surely had already communicated with these units, so these units would definitely be settling on the farm’s vegetables. But how much each unit actually needed and at what price, that was not something the higher-ups could dictate, as the circumstances vary with each unit and cannot be generalized.

Shen Yunfang, bringing these few along, was there to talk about the two issues of quantity and price with these units.

At lunchtime, Shen Yunfang and the others booked the biggest and most luxurious private restaurant next to the power supply company to warmly entertain the purchasing department director, who arrived fashionably late.

As the ’ancestor’ who needed to be respected, the director was rather aloof. Shen Yunfang acted as if she didn’t notice, having Liu Jianjun eagerly serve dishes to him while she herself enthusiastically chatted with him. After a few drinks, the bald director loosened up, calling Liu Jianjun ’brother’ and affectionately referring to the women as ’sisters.’

Throughout the meal, Shen Yunfang smiled and dined with everyone. In her past life, she had started from scratch, especially in the early 21st century when doing business required grovelling; the suppliers were the underdogs. She had attended many such business meals, and comparing the ’ancestors’ of that time with the ones now, she found the current ones much easier to serve.

Seeing that the atmosphere at the table was right, Shen Yunfang timely shifted the conversation to the matter of the vegetable transaction.

"Director Hou, I see that your power supply company is quite large, isn’t it?"

"Indeed, our company has over three thousand employees, not to mention several hundred temporary workers," boasted the bald director with pride.

"Wow, that really is a lot. Then, Director Hou, does that mean we need to deliver more vegetables to your unit this time? Otherwise, there wouldn’t be enough to go around with so many employees there," Wang Anhua said astutely, jumping in at the right moment, earning an approving look from Shen Yunfang.

Director Hou had had a few drinks, but wasn’t drunk. Hearing her say that, he gave Wang Anhua a knowing smirk and fell silent, just chuckling ’hehe’ a couple of times.

Liu Jianqiang and the others couldn’t grasp his meaning and dared not speak out of turn. Liu Jianqiang, as the only man, had no choice but to raise his glass and continue toasting, "Here, Director Hou, allow me to offer you another drink."

Director Hou didn’t refuse, lifting the glass in front of him and drinking, but after setting it down, he still had that half-dead expression.

At this point, Liu Jianqiang and the others were all uncertain, unanimously looking towards Shen Yunfang, hoping that she would take charge.

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