King of Industry

  Chapter 626 Currently in short supply

  Inviting Bai Rou to dinner, Zhao Guoyang still chose the "Yucheng Taste" hotpot restaurant opened by his old classmate Sun Yumei.

   Zhao Guoyang took Bai Rou to this restaurant last time, and it suits her taste.

   Today the two went to a new store opened by "Yucheng Taste" on Wuyi Road in the urban area.

   Entering the door, Zhao Guoyang felt a little strange when he saw two or three tables of guests sparsely in the hall.

   Ordinarily, there is only one hot pot restaurant in Ninghai City. How can the business be so bleak?

  When he was wondering, a young waiter had already come to greet him.

   "Hello, are there two?" the waiter asked politely.

  Before Zhao Guoyang had time to speak, Bai Rou on the side had already answered: "Well, it's just the two of us. I don't know if you can arrange an air-conditioned room for us. The hall is a bit too stuffy..."

  Listening to what Bai Rou said casually, Zhao Guoyang suddenly realized.

  At this moment, he finally understood that the reason why the business of "Taste of Yucheng" fluctuated so much was because of the poor environment in the hall.

  In the early 1990s, not to mention large floor-standing air conditioners used in restaurants and hotels, even ordinary wall-mounted air conditioners were still scarce in the country.

  Imported floor-standing large-scale air conditioners, not to mention dominating the world in China, the key is that it is difficult to buy even if you have money, you must have a shopping ticket.

  Generally speaking, only some special units and departments can install floor-mounted large air conditioners.

  However, according to Zhao Guoyang's thoughts, the situation in Ninghai City should be better than that of ordinary cities.

   After all, Qiulan Air Conditioning, the first air conditioner manufacturer in the country, is located in this small Jiangbei town.

  As early as 1974, "Ninghai No. 9 Radio Component Factory", the predecessor of Qiulan Group, developed the first wall-mounted air conditioner CKF-3A in response to customer order requirements.

  Of course, the wall-mounted air conditioner at the beginning was barely usable, and there were still many lacks in quality.

  In the following ten years, Qiulan Group gradually focused on air conditioners.

  The hard work paid off, and finally after ten years, Qiulan Group completed the first large-scale technological transformation, which greatly improved the quality of its products.

  This technological transformation has also laid a solid foundation for Qiulan Group to dominate the Huaxia air-conditioning market in the future. This small company that was previously unknown has also embarked on the road to revitalization.

  It is now 1992, and Qiulan Group has also formed the mass production capacity of air conditioners early, becoming the "leader" of China's air conditioner industry.

   It is said that there is such a leading domestic air conditioner manufacturer in my city. It should not be a trouble for "Yucheng Taste" to purchase one or two floor-standing air conditioners.

   But looking at the current situation of this store, it is obviously not the case...

  When Zhao Guoyang muttered to himself, the waiter said in an apologetic tone: "I'm sorry, miss. Our box is still under renovation, so don't use it for now..."

  After hearing this, Bai Rou sighed softly, turned to look at Zhao Guoyang and said, "Then there is no other way. Guoyang, why don't we change?"

Hearing that the two customers who finally came in were about to leave, the waitress became a little anxious, and hurriedly comforted her: "Miss, please wait a moment, can I bring you the big electric fan in the kitchen? "

  Bai Rou frowned slightly, without speaking, her eyes fell on Zhao Guoyang.

  Just as Zhao Guoyang was about to speak, the proprietress who was burying her head at the counter just raised her head.

  After seeing Zhao Guoyang and Bai Rou, the young girl with braids said "ah": "Guoyang? Why are you here!"

   Needless to say, this braided girl is naturally Zhao Guoyang's old classmate Sun Yumei.

   Seeing her in this store, Zhao Guoyang had the nerve to change places, so he could only find a place with good ventilation and sat down.

  Sun Yumei glanced at the stupid waitress beside her, then waved her hand and said, "Go and do your work, I'll greet you here!"

  After arranging Zhao Guoyang and Bai Rou to sit down, Sun Yumei personally made a pot of tea for them and brought them over.

   "Old classmate, you haven't come to my store for a while! I have greeted the managers in the branches in the west and east of the city. If you come, I will give you a 50% discount..."

  Zhao Guoyang smiled, thanked his old classmate for his kindness, pointed to the vacant seat next to him and said, "Yumei, if you're not busy, let's sit down and chat. I just have something to ask you!"

  There was nothing left and right, so Sun Yumei agreed with a "huh" and said, "Okay! Anyway, there won't be any business right now!"

   Seeing Sun Yumei's melancholy look, Zhao Guoyang asked the question from the bottom of his heart just now.

   "Yumei, why don't you install air conditioners in the lobby of your store? Considering your current profit in the store, installing two air conditioners shouldn't be a big expense, right?"

Hearing this, Sun Yumei sighed and said, "Guoyang, you think I don't want to install an air conditioner? You have seen the business in this store. The reason why it is so indifferent is because it is too hot, and people suffer from it." No."

   "It was okay when the weather was cold before, but after entering May, this store is like a stove."

"But there is no way out, air conditioners are hard to buy with money! Although we are in Ninghai City, we are backed by the Qiulan Group. However, the current floor-standing air conditioners of the Qiulan Group are also restricted to local people. If you want to buy them, you have to rely on shopping. Tickets need to be reserved in advance..."

  Listening to Sun Yumei's sigh, Zhao Guoyang nodded silently.

   Indeed, the air conditioners produced by Qiulan Group are currently best-selling products nationwide, and there is no need to worry about selling them.

  If it can leave some shares in its own city, it is already very preferential treatment.

   You know, after Qiulan Group made its fortune, even some leaders of Ninghai City were not taken seriously.

   "Don't worry about this, let me ask for you! It shouldn't be a big problem!" Zhao Guoyang thought for a while, and then comforted him.

  Hearing this old classmate's words, Sun Yumei's eyes lit up.

  She knew Zhao Guoyang very well, and knew that he never lied, let alone bragging.

  Since he said that the problem is not big, there must be a way to solve it.

   "Guoyang, do you know someone from the 'Qiulan Group'? I've heard that their boss, Tao Tiezhu, seems to be quite difficult to talk to."

   "We are a very big dealer in Yangcheng who wanted to represent Qiulan Group's products, but he offended Mr. Tao with one sentence, and finally lost his qualification as the general agent in Nanyue Province..."

  Beside Bai Rou saw that Zhao Guoyang wanted to take this matter on her, so she couldn't help but remind her.

  Seeing Bai Rou's concerned gaze, Zhao Guoyang chuckled lightly and said, "Don't worry, Sister Bai, it's fine."

  I don't know why, seeing Zhao Guoyang's peaceful eyes, most of Bai Rou's worries disappeared immediately.

   "Maybe, this man has always given me the impression that he is too omnipotent." After discovering this, Bai Rou thought to himself.

   Comforting Bai Rou, Zhao Guoyang picked up his mobile phone, and was just about to dial when he remembered that his mobile phone was shut down.

   Seeing him speechless, Bai Rou couldn't help but chuckle, and handed her big brother over.

  Seeing this, Sun Yumei felt a burst of envy: Guoyang and this Miss Bai are the real big bosses.

   After taking over the mobile phone, Zhao Guoyang thought for a while and dialed the number of Liu Yaohong, director of Guangling Machinery and Electronics Industry Bureau.

  Maybe because it was a break at noon, the phone rang seven or eight times before getting through.

  Hearing Liu Yaohong's voice from inside, Zhao Guoyang quickly reported himself: "Hello Director Liu, I'm Zhao Guoyang!"

  Hearing that it was Zhao Guoyang, Liu Yaohong on the other end of the phone immediately became energetic.

   "Brother Guoyang? Haha, you are so busy, you finally have time to call me?"

   "After the last "All-Terrain Vehicle" seminar, I said that I would meet with you. I just heard from your director Mu that you seem to have been traveling abroad, so I gave up..."

  After hearing what Director Liu said, Zhao Guoyang felt a little embarrassed.

   Indeed, Director Liu mentioned this before. It's just that I've been too busy during this time, and I forgot to make an appointment with Director Liu.

Liu Yaohong was very cheerful, and after joking for a few words, he said bluntly: "Hehe, let's stop talking. I know that you are a busy person, Brother Guoyang, and you are going to the capital to participate in the 'All Terrain Vehicle' standard competition soon." Have you compiled it? It’s been hard work..."

"By the way, brother, you called me today. What's the matter? Just tell me if you have something to do, and the brother who can help will definitely help you. You can't let you go to the capital to 'work' with worries, right? "

   Zhao Guoyang scratched his head when he heard this, and said, "Director Liu, that's what happened..."

   After Zhao Guoyang explained the problems he encountered, Liu Yaohong laughed and said, "Ah, brother Guoyang, you have a friend who wants to buy a floor-standing air conditioner. Hey, it's a small matter, let me take care of it!"

   Liu Yaohong is not bragging, Guangling Machinery and Electronics Industry Bureau happens to be in charge of the "Qiulan Group".

   No matter how strong Mr. Tao is, he has to give some face to this Director Liu.

   A few floor-standing air conditioners are really insignificant to Liu Yaohong.

   "Brother Guoyang, don't worry, you don't need the shopping ticket. I'll call Lao Tao right now. Give me the phone number of your friend's store, and someone should be able to install it in the afternoon!"

   Liu Yaohong said solemnly.

   "Okay, Director Liu, I'll report it to you right away!" Zhao Guoyang agreed, while winking at Sun Yumei, who was eager to see through.

   After realizing it, Sun Yumei quickly waved to the waiter at the counter and asked her to bring the pen and paper over.

   "664...Okay, I'll write it down! Brother Guoyang, just let your friend rest assured and wait!"

   After Zhao Guoyang reported his number, Liu Yaohong said with a smile.

  (end of this chapter)