mtl008 Chapter 224: What kind of truck can you, a woman, build?
Chapter 224: What kind of truck can you, a woman, build?
In fact, Zhang Xiang knew very well that Lin Panpan probably didn't have much money left.
It is also difficult to let her invest in a store. He looked at Lin Panpan and said:
“So you’d better consider now whether to open this factory or not?
After all, it's a machinery factory. I don't understand, how could a woman like you think of opening a machinery factory?"
Lin Panpan looked at him and said, "I'm definitely going to open this machinery factory. Now that I've hired the right people, why would I regret it?"
"But I think running a shop will definitely make more money. I plan to buy all the shops, an entire street!
I can't eat so much by myself. To be honest, I only have about 20 yuan in cash on hand.
A shop costs more than 10,000 yuan now. We have to renovate the shop we bought before renting it out!
That’s even more expensive, and I can’t eat it.”
Lin Panpan looked at him and said, "A shop costs just over ten thousand? That's a pretty low price!"
"Low? Then you should ask around in other shops. Normal shops only charge a few thousand yuan.
These shops are different. First, they are government-supported industries, and second, their locations are excellent. Zhang Xiang looked at her and said, "You figure it out yourself!"
Lin Panpan coughed and asked, "How many shops are there?"
"Not many, about 30 shops in the first batch! We still need to prepare about 10 yuan." Zhang Xiang said softly: "If you didn't buy this factory, it would definitely be fine. But now that you bought this factory, you must be short of money, right?"
Lin Panpan looked at him and smiled faintly, "There's one more thing, but if this factory wants to run, it will definitely require a large initial investment..."
"Really? So what I mean is that we should give up this factory and invest the money in this store first.
I have a feeling this shop will definitely make money in the future." Zhang Xiang looked at her expectantly.
Lin Panpan shook her head firmly and said:
“No, I still want to open this machinery factory. As long as I can build tractors, I can sell them at a good price.
What’s more, I not only want to build tractors, I also want to build trucks.”
"Hahahahahaha... Lin Panpan, do you want to make me laugh to death?
Why would a woman like you build a truck? Why would you build a tractor?
You! You are just too careless. You can't live a good life, but you have to make trouble for this machinery factory. Don't I understand?
The initial investment is really huge. Do you think a few tens of thousands of yuan will be enough?
I estimate that you will have to invest at least hundreds of thousands, or even millions, in the early stages.
Do you think you can handle it?" Zhang Xiang looked at her seriously.
How could Lin Panpan not know this? The risks of running a machinery factory are very high.
Zhang Xiang continued to lobby:
"I say this because I truly consider you my own person. Opening a machinery factory is not like opening an ordinary store.
As long as a store has a good location, you can buy it, put goods on the shelf, attract customers and make money.
But this machinery factory is simply a bottomless pit.
Even if you have blueprints, it is extremely difficult to turn what is on the blueprint into a real product that can be brought to the market.
The dimensions of each component and the procedures for each process had to be figured out from scratch.
This is not something that can be accomplished overnight; it is a long and arduous process. If there is any mistake, the entire product may be scrapped.”
Lin Panpan looked at him seriously and nodded, "I've thought this through very carefully. I absolutely must buy this factory."
She took a step forward and continued:
“This is not just for my own benefit.
Think about the farmers around us who work hard in the fields.
They work hard in the fields every day, from sunrise to sunset, but the harvest is often unsatisfactory.
The situation would be very different if we had advanced agricultural machinery such as tractors.
Plowing the soil, sowing, and harvesting, these farm tasks that originally consumed a lot of manpower and time can now be completed efficiently. This can help them save so much energy and increase production!
As long as these agricultural machines are brought to market, it will accelerate the development of our agriculture."
Lin Panpan paused for a moment, took a deep breath, and calmed down her excitement:
"Besides, if we look at the long term, tractors and cars are the necessities of the future.
As time goes by, life will definitely get better and better. People will have more money in their pockets and pursue a higher quality of life. These convenient means of transportation will inevitably enter thousands of households."
Zhang Xiang's mouth twitched and he said:
"Cars are big items, and the price is there!
Take the new cars released this year, for example. The cheapest one costs tens of thousands of yuan. The average worker only earns a few dozen yuan a month. How many years would it take to save enough for one, even without eating or drinking?
Lin Panpan patiently explained:
“As technology advances, the cost of producing cars will decrease.
Moreover, the country will develop, the economy will take off, and people's income will increase significantly.
From now on, cars will no longer be a luxury, but a necessity of life.”
Zhang Xiang rolled his eyes, still unconvinced: "Even if life gets better, it's impossible for every household to have a car. That's too much."
Lin Panpan did not argue anymore. She knew in her heart that the future scene would shock everyone.
In the future, cars will be as common as bicycles are today, and the streets and alleys of cities will be crowded with cars.
Not only can a family own several cars, but the styles are also varied to meet different travel needs.
The car slowly drove to the real estate transaction center. Before it stopped, Zhang Xiang and Lin Panpan saw a man with a big belly waiting at the door.
As soon as the man saw Zhang Xiang, his face was instantly filled with a warm smile, and he trotted over to greet him: "Brother Xiang, I've finally been waiting for you. You must be capable enough to actually sell this hot potato of mine!"
Zhang Xiang's mouth corners drooped slightly, and he glanced at him coldly, with a bit of dissatisfaction in his tone:
"Your price is ridiculous, it's too high.
Give me another 1 yuan discount, otherwise I will feel like I am losing money on this."
When the man heard this, he shook his head like a rattle, his face full of embarrassment:
"Brother Zhang, please don't make things difficult for me. 7 yuan is really the lowest price. I can't lower it even a penny.
What's more, when this factory is sold, the money will not go into my own pocket, but will eventually contribute to the country. Don't you agree?
How about this, considering our long-standing friendship, I'll give you a discount of 2000 yuan. This is the best I can do."
Zhang Xiang frowned, pondered for a moment, weighed the pros and cons in his mind, and finally gritted his teeth and said:
"Alright, that's it! Hurry up, stop dawdling and sign it right away. If you keep dragging it out like this, I'm afraid I'll get hurt.
I tell you, you got a great bargain. She is just too simple-minded and naive to buy your shabby factory.
If it were me, I wouldn't touch this broken and troublesome thing."
The man smiled and agreed, "That's right, Brother Xiang, you are naturally more insightful and capable than us. Who can compare with you?"