Chapter 6: Unexpected Call

I heard that someone from Xinlong contacted you, wanting you to take over this venue

During these four months, Wang Quan needs to earn as much money as possible and then begin to stockpile goods in large quantities

Friends in the circle all say that Mr. Wang, your channels are quite good and the sales volume is relatively large. I would like to ask if you have any thoughts on exclusive bookings

Lin Dong strongly agrees with Guo Jie’s words. He himself has also pondered what his fate would have been if it had not been for Wang Quan’s speculation and obstinacy at that time

He mentioned some details about the Xinlong venue over the phone just now and would like to arrange a meeting with us in advance

After speaking, Guo Jie looked at Lin Dong with an expression full of anticipation

Isn't the venue contracted to General Manager Guo?

Mr. Guo, it is the contractor we discussed on the phone yesterday

This time, Lin Dong agreed directly

Wang Quan could understand Lin Dong's hesitation and spoke again

Aunt Er knows that you are making money. Although she does not know exactly how much you have earned, she sees hope in the eyes of the elderly. In the past, the family's conditions were limited, and although the elderly did not speak of it, they have always been determined to earn money to save for your future wife. Now that you are also able to earn money, Aunt Er has asked me to inquire about your thoughts on this matter

What does it mean for the person in charge of the venue to call themselves?

Noticing something amiss with Wang Quan, Lin Dong quickly pulled over to the side of the road. Once the vehicle came to a stop, he inquired about the content of the earlier conversation.

What are your conditions

Lin Dong looked at Wang Quan in surprise. Wang Quan's expression changed from a bitter smile at the beginning to seriousness, and in the end, he remained silent.

... ...

Lin Dong's second aunt, who is Wang Quan's mother, spoke with a smile at the corner of his mouth, "Aunt is very pleased with your recent efforts, saying that you seem much more spirited than when you were doing other work, as if you have become a different person."

The call is connected, and the voice is transmitted

I just discussed the general situation with Brother Wang over the phone, and Brother Lin should also be aware of me. Although I have taken full control of the Xinlong venue, the products I primarily manage are only a few, and this time the impact has been quite significant

Brother Lin, we are colleagues from the same place, and we both have experience working at Sanhui. To put it more closely, we can be considered as fellow disciples. I have a fair understanding of your situation. However, there is something I cannot figure out. Since there are no outsiders here today, may I ask you a question

When the two brothers arrived at the tea house, they saw a young man dressed in casual attire from a distance. As their car approached, the man took the initiative to step forward and greeted them with a smile

Mr. Wang, if you are interested, would you come to our venue for a detailed discussion?

Contract expiration

However, currently, the contracts with the three venues have not yet expired. If I were to exit forcefully, I would certainly incur a significant portion of penalty fees. The key issue is the current market situation; the venues will definitely not let it go easily. Can one withstand such losses

Experience tells us that having one more friend is better than having one more enemy Moreover, the matter of booking the venue may not necessarily succeed, or rather, there are other large venues besides Xinlong

I am Li Fei, the person in charge of the Shangshan Xinlong Slaughterhouse

This outbreak of swine fever has truly caught people off guard, fortunately, the epidemic in the Central Plains is not severe; otherwise, our lives would not be easy.

Two hours later, as the car was preparing to exit the highway, Wang Quan's phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID, and his expression became somewhat unnatural.

Brother, do you know this person, Guo Jie?

Just because you have done it does not mean you have truly entered the industry

Wang Quan sat in the passenger seat, chuckling softly, and did not respond

This type of factory is equipped with relatively complete hardware facilities, unlike those smaller operations where the number of cold storage and pre-cooling warehouses is insufficient. When there is an increase in slaughter volume, it is very likely that products will spoil due to a lack of storage space

Xinlong Slaughterhouse

Shangshan, located near Qilu, is over 200 kilometers away from the city where Wangquan is situated

How about this? Shall we go and explore the situation tomorrow?

The most recent time point is February 2019, with four months remaining

When Wang Quan was working with Lin Dong, his income increased, but his work did not gain recognition, and ultimately he did not meet the right person. It was not until Wang Quan had a car accident that he remained single.

The three venues in his hands have a total deposit of one million. If it were to be replaced by a large factory, perhaps only sixty to seventy thousand in deposits would be required, and with personnel and vehicles centralized, many unnecessary expenses could be saved

Wang Quan is aware of what Lin Dong has said. In their previous life, the elderly couple had their fair share of worries and arrangements. However, when others heard that he was a security guard, they rejected him without even meeting him.

Do not miss out, such opportunities are rare

I am a bit older than you, so I will call you Brother Wang. When the contract expires, that sounds nice, but in reality, I can no longer hold on; this year's market conditions...

After listening to Wang Quan's account, Lin Dong also fell silent

Hello, General Manager Guo

Hearing Lin Dong bring up such a topic, Wang Quan also had some thoughts.

In our line of work, unless unexpected events occur, it is difficult for the market to experience significant fluctuations. This outbreak of swine fever is indeed an unexpected event, and the market has already reacted accordingly. The most important thing now is to find ways to sell our products. You have been in this business for quite some time; channels may be invisible, but no one can do without them.

Brother, with such a large factory, we can currently slaughter three to four thousand heads. When the New Year approaches, it is very likely that we will catch up with the slaughtering capacity of a single site at Sanhui. I definitely cannot manage it on my own

However, he cannot stop his brother from earning more money

Brother, please listen to what your elder brother has to say, even if you may not like it

However, Wang Quan did not expose it, as there was no need to do so

Moreover, the workers are primarily local residents; if one chooses to hire a venue in another location, how many would be willing to leave their hometown and follow along?

Wang Quan quietly observed the two individuals. Over the past month, while he was busy with the logistics outside, he had heard many speculations about his brother, including inquiries from Lin Dong, who had asked him whether the person who made the call back then was a resident of that community and whether he should make an acquaintance.

Mr. Guo's voice is not loud, yet it is very clear

According to normal market conditions, the peak season begins after October. How many contractors would set their contracts for September?

In the pig by-products industry, only securing exclusive rights can be considered as truly entering the field; only with exclusive rights will others regard you as a peer in the industry

Therefore, Lin Dong spoke to Guo Jie about this matter without any concern of exposing anything

After a moment of hesitation, I decided to connect.

Half an hour later, at a teahouse in the urban area of Shangshan City

Wang Quan sat up, recalling that he had visited this place a few days ago. The slaughter volume was substantial, with three to four thousand heads being processed in a single day. The contractor's surname was Guo, in his thirties, wearing glasses, and he was quite a refined boss.

In his previous life, Wang Quan had the idea of running a small slaughterhouse with a daily capacity of three to five hundred heads. Even so, he would have to seize it from others, which not only would offend people but also incur greater costs.

In response to this, Wang Quan could only shake his head, as people are all fabricated by themselves; where can one go to make connections?

After much contemplation, Wang Quan decided to give Lin Dong a call

Strange incoming call

The three greeted each other and quickly entered the tea house, as the scorching weather discouraged anyone from lingering outside

As mentioned earlier, General Manager Guo has met with Wang Quan. Regardless of the reasons others may have for not continuing the contract, the mere fact that his Q7 vehicle alone is worth several times Wang Quan's entire fortune

I am

Lin Dong felt a sudden jolt in his heart upon hearing these words, yet he did not refuse

Once the tea was served, General Manager Guo took the initiative to speak

Let's wait for a moment, we will discuss it again after this busy period, during the New Year

Guo Jie revealed a bitter expression, adjusted his glasses, and continued, "To be honest with both of you, since September, I have been losing nearly 20,000 a day here, and this is just the visible part. The warehouse has a large backlog of goods, which is certainly also incurring losses."

Now, a slaughterhouse with a daily capacity of three to four thousand heads is presented before us, and it has actively invited us to book the entire venue. What does this indicate

Wang Quan's heart raced, with a slaughter volume of three to four thousand heads. Although this is not a true representation of productive capacity, during stable periods, it is still possible to slaughter one to two thousand heads in a day, which can be considered a large operation

Let him specify a location

Wang Quan smirked after hearing this, are you trying to fool me?

On the morning of the second day, Wang Quan met with Lin Dong in the city.

The above records many numbers, all of which are time periods when Wang Quan was deeply impressed by the sharp price increases of products, among which several are frozen goods.

Wang Quan quietly looked at Guo Jie, knowing that Guo Jie was not lying, but he could not understand the true purpose of their meeting.

Since the predictions of Wang Quan began to come true, a large number of orders have been generated every day. Lin Dong has been immersed in the joy brought by these opportunities. Once the market stabilized, he redirected his energy towards the operation of his own venue, leaving him with no time to go out and develop new clients. To put it plainly, more than half of the products from Lin Dong's venue have been consumed by Wang Quan's clients.

Lin Dong nodded, as long as there are ideas, it is fine; this matter cannot be rushed

A couple of days ago, I returned to the city, and my second aunt shared some words with me

Rather than feeling distressed every day watching the losses accumulate, it would be better to take decisive action and seek out new channels. After all, the pandemic still exists in other provinces, and as long as we put in the effort, we will surely not return empty-handed. What do you think

Two people lit a cigarette, and Lin Dong then said softly: "I know some things about him; he is quite capable. Moreover, he is one of us, his home is only about 7 or 8 kilometers from the city center, and he can be considered one of the more successful business owners who has emerged from our area."

Private booking requires a substantial deposit, sufficient funds for goods, and a large production team.

Once again, I take out my notebook and flip through the contents written during my moments of leisure amidst busyness

I have already gained recognition in this field, at least having established a reputation in the provincial market

Lin Dong understands the essential difference between a small venue and a large venue

Lin Dong and Wang Quan, the two brothers, with Guo Jie tacitly acknowledging that Lin Dong is the leader

Kelin Dong was also unwilling to miss this opportunity

Effort does not always guarantee success; luck is also very important

Slaughtering three to four thousand heads in a day requires at least a hundred workers to manage, and the shortage of personnel is also a significant challenge

Guo Jie still forced a smile, but there was a change in his gaze

In Wang Quan's memory, this General Manager Guo can be considered young and accomplished. He also started as a salesperson from Sanhui, beginning as a low-level goods distributor, and through steady progress over the course of five years, he has built up his current business.

exclusive booking

Upon hearing Lin Dong's words, a look of surprise flashed in Wang Quan's eyes; he truly did not know that General Manager Guo was still one of their own.

After hanging up the phone, Wang Quan was in high spirits

It is unclear when it began, but Wang Quan has also become a boss in the eyes of others

After a few minutes, Wang Quan hung up the phone, his brow furrowed.

Seeing that Lin Dong was silent, Wang Quan roughly guessed his thoughts, "I mentioned to you some time ago about letting go of the venue you have and switching to a larger one. This would not only save you trouble but also save money. Now the opportunity has come, what are your thoughts on this?"

Hello, is this Boss Wang Quan?

The place of origin is within the province

As far as I know, since the outbreak of swine fever, you have started to make large-scale adjustments to your inventory, and in a short period, the number of customers has suddenly increased significantly. The volume of shipments is greater than that of many large-scale operators. Many peers speculate that you have connections above and have received the latest news. Is that the case?

It is like this, our contract with General Manager Guo is about to expire. After understanding General Manager Guo's intentions, he has no plans to continue the contract, which is why I am calling you

The package, strength does not permit

Upon hearing that someone invited Wang Quan to book the venue, Lin Dong's first reaction was that if Wang Quan really did book the venue, his own goods would definitely face a situation of not selling out, and he would also be confronted with the embarrassing predicament of having to sell at a low price

Every industry has its own barriers to entry

Lin Dong took a sip of tea, but his peripheral vision was directed towards Wang Quan. Noticing that Wang Quan showed no extra expression, he finally set down his teacup and said: "They guessed half right; the information has been obtained, but there is no one above. Whether you believe it or not, this news was heard from a phone call..."

After Lin Dong finished explaining the whole story, only surprise and envy remained on Guo Jie's face. His mouth opened and closed several times, ultimately transforming into a sigh.

After hanging up the phone, Wang Quan became excited

For a moment, Wang Quan found himself in a bit of a dilemma

None of these are available at Wang Quan

Lin Dong is still hesitating; what Wang Quan said is all correct

These sets of numbers all represent the generation of substantial profits, especially in the frozen goods sector, which is not hindered by storage issues and yields significant profits

After Wang Quan became excited, what followed was more concern

Lin Dong could understand his feelings; if it were him, he would also feel uncomfortable experiencing such a situation

Such a boss is not prepared to continue playing, can one manage on their own

Lin Dong hesitated for a moment. The two brothers had come this time to discuss the matter of booking the venue. To put it bluntly, there was a hint of poaching involved. Now, someone was actually taking the initiative to meet with him. Wouldn't that be a bit awkward?

"It was to find me, saying that General Manager Guo's contract is about to expire..."

The answer is affirmative; one should be like the person in front of them, Guo Jie.