Chapter 53: The Only Problem (2/2)

Everyone needs a goal to strive for, and Zhang Yang’s goal was Fu Xiaoli.

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Elsewhere.

Zhao Qingfeng and Liu Li, accompanied by Little Wang and Wang Qiuyue, were having a ‘friendly meeting’ in the revolving restaurant at the top of the International Tower.

During the meal.

Zhao Qingfeng reiterated his initial analysis in detail.

After some discussion, when Liu Li asked how to proceed next, Zhao Qingfeng pondered for a while before elaborating his plan.

“I was thinking of utilizing street stall economics,” he began.

“We could distribute the twenty thousand pieces of clothing among our employees, letting them collaborate with street vendors near shopping malls to sell the clothing.”

“We would leverage the ‘Erlunsi’ brand, employing strategies like off-season discount sales to promote extensively among youth congregations.”

“But this approach has certain risks. Street vendors are a mixed bag, and it’s hard to distinguish the good from the bad, making price control difficult. There’s a risk of vendors internalizing for greater profits.”

“So, my second plan is to use the various university towns in the provincial city as our sales centers, targeting the university student demographic to help us sell.”

“There are three reasons for this.”

“First, our clothing style is already geared towards the youth, making university students one of our target groups. Therefore, selling around university towns is mutually beneficial.”

“Second, we’re not only selling to university students but also recruiting them to help us sell. University students, inexperienced in society, are less likely to act on bad intentions. We’ll give them the clothing for free to sell, paying commission for each piece sold, removing their concerns. They just need to submit their student ID as collateral.”

“Third, regarding entry into university campuses, Wang Qiuyue mentioned that her family has some connections with the leaders of the provincial education bureau. We can leverage this relationship to influence school leaders and counselors, applying both hard and soft tactics. University students, being naive, are easy to ‘fool.'”

“Then we can invent a legitimate excuse, like ‘Erlunsi Brand Empowers University Student Development’ or ‘Erlunsi Brand Provides Earning Opportunities for Impoverished University Students,’ to operate. This way, we’ll be well-received in society.”

“But there are two prerequisites. One is securing temporary authorization from the Erlunsi brand, which requires their sales manager. The other is getting through to the education bureau leaders to allow our sales in universities.”

“Erlunsi shouldn’t be difficult, as their headquarters is in the provincial city. I can visit them myself tomorrow.”

“As for the schools, we can start by contacting them to gauge their receptiveness.”

After Zhao Qingfeng’s reasoned analysis, a smile of relief appeared on Liu Li’s face.

She understood.

Distributed selling.

University students would serve both as salespeople and the customer base. Being students, they’re more easily accepted and persuasive among their peers, potentially resolving the current crisis.

But.

She was unsure how to manage the school aspect and looked questioningly at Zhao Qingfeng.

Zhao Qingfeng smiled, “In this world, probably no one dislikes money, right? Remember, our goal is to resolve the crisis and recoup funds, not to profit. So, even if we use all our profits for networking and running errands, what’s the harm?”

“Besides, before the deal is finalized, you can use rhetoric to agree to give benefits afterward. I believe that shouldn’t be hard.”

“The only problem is…”

As he spoke, his smile grew brighter, and he raised his eyebrows at Liu Li.

Liu Li was taken aback, “Go ahead, Brother Zhao, speak freely…”

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