Chapter 452: Chapter 445: Successful Revenue Generation
Tian Xinhua shared his idea with Sisi, who then remembered that in her previous life, she had heard that the local paper-cutting had been exhibited abroad many times and was very famous. Indeed, there were quite a few companies selling paper-cuts that were doing very well.
However, those companies only started up twenty years later. It was surprising that Tian Xinhua had thought of this so early. No wonder he was able to build such a big business alone in his previous life; his mind worked fast!
"Brother Xin Hua, you are so amazing!"
Gazing at her husband with sparkling eyes, she timed her admiring look perfectly, which Tian Xinhua thoroughly enjoyed, his lips curving into a smile.
Regarding the acquisition of paper-cut insoles and other crafts, Tian Xinhua had Old Xu draft a proposal. He mentioned it briefly at the meeting and was immediately met with mockery from several people.
"Vice Secretary Tian, are you out of your mind with money lust? You think you can make money from these trinkets? And even sell them abroad? Do you think foreigners just rain money? Would they buy these junk?"
Xu Menglai laughed so hard that he staggered, his face full of disdain. Tian Xinhua really talks big during the day! Old Hu always said that Tian Xinhua was not a simple man. This product isn’t simple?
Pfft! His brain must be muddled with crap!
Although the others weren’t as frivolous as Xu Menglai, the expressions on their faces showed that they shared the same thoughts as him.
"I know, Vice Secretary Tian, that you’re wholeheartedly trying to improve the people’s lives, but selling face-themed paper-cuts is really impractical. Maybe you should think of another plan?"
Hu Dingkun barely held his laughter as he pretended to advise him. Now, he thoroughly let his guard down regarding the mysterious Tian Xinhua. With such a fanciful mind, there’s really no need to pay him any attention; he will tire himself out!
"No need, I think this plan is very feasible. Since I’ve proposed this scheme, I will see it through to the end. Success or failure, we can’t say just yet; we have to let the facts speak."
Tian Xinhua was very calm as the reactions of those around him were expected; he considered them a bunch of visionless individuals. When the time came, he would prove them wrong with the facts.
"So, Vice Secretary Tian, how do you plan to carry this out? The Huang Yuan County Finance Bureau doesn’t have extra money to support this project!" Hu Dingkun planned to hit Tian Xinhua on financial issues.
"No need for government funds, I’ve already found investors," said Tian Xinhua with a light smile.
"It’s not a scammer, is it?" Xu Menglai scoffed disdainfully.
"Of course not, it’s someone sent by my old Mount Tai. My father-in-law is very supportive of my business."
Tian Xinhua smiled gleefully, his radiant smile appearing obnoxious to the onlookers, their hearts filled with jealousy and sourness, as if anyone wouldn’t know his father-in-law is wealthy.
Such show-off of wealth is really annoying!
However, everyone soon cheered up again, thinking that with such a prodigal son-in-law, even a mountain of gold wouldn’t be enough for his squandering!
After all, in their eyes, Tian Xinhua’s so-called craft-selling company was bound to lose money.
Tian Xinhua acted swiftly, summoning Ma Xiaoliang. Ma Xiaoliang was Ma Xiaoming’s brother; two years earlier, Tian Xinhua had asked Ma Xiaoming to train a group of subordinates, the first being his own brother.
Ma Xiaoliang, one year older than Sisi, was a very shrewd young man who had been polished by his elder brother over the past two years. His exuberance had been much restrained, and he now appeared quite professional.
Ma Xiaoliang was also decisive in his actions. In less than half a month, Lanhua Flower Crafts Co., Ltd. was established, and he advertised in the local newspaper to buy embroidery shoe pads, paper-cuts, and other folk crafts on a long-term basis, allowing local housewives to earn money from home.
Naturally, these collected crafts were destined for sale abroad and in places like Hong Kong, though initially only to England and Hong Kong. Slowly, they planned to find customers in other areas. They believed that once Lanhua Flower gained international recognition, clients would actively seek them out.
For this, Liu Qiqi and Zhuge Yun were also very dedicated, connecting with customers in England. With their well-established groundwork, local department stores and craft shops showed great interest when they learned that these beautiful crafts could be purchased in bulk. They immediately requested shipments from the Lanhua Flower company, and the agreed prices were very high, several times, even up to a dozen times the local purchase price.
Meanwhile, in Hong Kong, Sisi decisively had Mu Xiulan open a crafts shop, specifically selling these Huangyuan artworks. The business was booming, especially the auspicious and festive paper-cuts, which locals bought in large quantities for decorating their homes during joyous occasions.
Thus, Ma Xiaoliang’s company was established amid the ridicule of many, but within two months, those who mocked were proven dramatically wrong as Lanhua Flower’s business thrived.
Why did this happen?
Could those foreigners really not see clearly?
Even though Hu Dingkun and others were secretly bitter, they still forced smiles and congratulated Tian Xinhua for attracting good projects that led Huangyuan people towards the path of wealth.
Tian Xinhua was not satisfied with these achievements, however. Although Lanhua Flower increased local income, it only solved the surplus labor issue of the women.
What he wanted to address most was the adult male labor force, who worked themselves to exhaustion in the fields all year round and earned very little money.
There still needed to be a solution for these lands!
Seeing her husband distressed, Sisi put down the red paper she was cutting and said, "Isn’t there a lot of land here? Let them grow more crops to sell to my family’s distillery for brewing; this way they can make money."
"That’s a good idea, but it’s quite costly to transport from such a distant place!" Tian Xinhua first relaxed his eyebrows, then shook his head.
Sisi tilted her head and thought for a moment, then quickly added, "Then don’t transport it, let my Daddy set up a branch factory here. The area is rich in grain, and the factory in Yuequan Village has become a bit cramped."
Tian Xinhua’s eyes lit up, Ah Nan’s idea was not bad at all. Setting up a factory here would allow him to offer many favorable policies to his father-in-law and ensure no losses, while also increasing income for local farmers—a perfect solution indeed!
"I’ll talk to Dad myself about this, Ah Nan, you don’t need to worry," said Tian Xinhua.
Sisi was noncommittal and just shrugged her shoulders, saying it didn’t matter who spoke.
Everything proceeded smoothly, as He Xuewen had already planned to set up another branch. The factory in Yuequan Village couldn’t meet the market demand anymore, and there was also a shortage of grain in the vicinity. He needed to buy grain from other places, which increased costs considerably.
Now, with his son-in-law offering a larger location, ample favorable policies, and cheaper grain prices, the costs would be significantly reduced. He Xuewen agreed without hesitation.
When they learned that Vice Secretary Tian had secured another new project to set up a distillery in Huangyuan County, Hu Dingkun, and the others were at a loss for words.
Having money was just that capricious!
Oh, how enviable....