Noticing Wang Yu's words, many people's expressions changed.
What were they here for?
Naturally, they wanted to act as distributors. But now that Wang Yu said that Jiang Jiang Province already had a general distributor, it meant that they could only be second-tier distributors for sales.
Letting others eat the meat while they drink the soup, having the golden goose fall into someone else's hands, and letting someone else earn the lion's share of the profits – no one would be happy about that!
"How can there already be a general distributor?"
"If there's already a provincial general distributor, why are they still inviting us here? Are they playing with us?"
"This little girl can be the general distributor? Isn't there some inside deal or under-the-table rule involved?"
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For a moment, people started speaking up, with doubts, anger, confusion, and surprise, a cacophony of voices.
"Please, everyone, don't be anxious. Miss Wu Lingling, as the provincial general distributor, is only for our new model agricultural vehicle, the Meteor One."
Wang Yu raised his hand to stop the clamor, pointing to the new agricultural vehicles behind him. "As for other products, there is currently no general distributor appointed."
Wang Yu's words brought a noticeable improvement to everyone's expressions.
So, it was just for one product. That was acceptable.
The other small dump trucks and the fuel-assisted scooters were undoubtedly profitable items. Those who could come here had discerning eyes, and they all quieted down.
"So, if I want to be like this young lady and become the general distributor for the remaining models?"
Someone in the crowd spoke up. It was a middle-aged man, not tall but stout, with sharp, intelligent eyes.
"It's very simple. Just like me, place an order for 100 vehicles first."
Wu Lingling walked over, hands on her chest, speaking casually.
An order for 100 vehicles? And it's simple?
Everyone was taken aback.
Wu Lingling said it so lightly, but it put an invisible pressure on everyone.
Undoubtedly, they had heard from the workers at Da Zuiba about the incident where ten thousand yuan in cash was used to secure an order for a hundred vehicles.
But they, like Zhao Tao, the director of the agricultural machinery factory, thought it was just exaggerated rumors. They never imagined that the person who directly spent the money so generously would be this frail young girl!
For a moment, Wu Lingling's aura was so powerful that it silenced everyone present, and the scene became very quiet.
"It seems no one has any objections to me."
Wu Lingling looked at the crowd with a faint smile. "Then I will now state my requirements for recruiting distributors: it's very simple. Full payment for the vehicles, and a deposit of 3,000 yuan per vehicle."
Wu Lingling's words, though she claimed they were simple, completely stirred up everyone's discontent.
Full payment for vehicles? And a deposit of 3,000 yuan per vehicle?
Was she joking? It was simply an unreasonable term!
Business wasn't done like this!
Besides, weren't all sales rules in the market based on "goods first, payment later"? For large items, there was usually a sales period of at least six months before payment was made. If some products were difficult to sell, the manufacturer would even take them back for exchange.
Yes, these were the market rules at the time. However, neither Wang Yu nor Wu Lingling intended to follow this unwritten rule.
Good heavens, you make the money, and you let others bear the risk. Was there such a good thing?
And why didn't you share the money you earned with me?
Do you think you're a goose or a kangaroo... cough cough!
Of course, for the supply and marketing cooperatives or people from their agricultural machinery company at that time, those who controlled the channels operated precisely this way. Those who didn't follow the rules were simply kicked out.
The reason these people found their way here was precisely because they wanted to compete for the right to participate in the game, and they were prepared to accept unequal conditions.
But Wu Lingling's conditions were too harsh!
Not only cash on delivery but also an additional deposit? Wasn't everyone's money hard-earned?
For a moment, many people started to grumble, and some looked at Wang Yu, clearly hoping he, as the representative of the main factory, would come forward to explain and mediate.
"My rules are like this, and it's useless to find anyone else," Wu Lingling, noticing their intentions, stated resolutely.
"Of course, if you're not willing, that's fine too. You can choose to find those people from the agricultural machinery company and see if they will supply you!"
The people from the agricultural machinery company?
Everyone was taken aback. Those guys were even greedier than dogs. If they could get some scraps here, going to them would be worse than not even getting warm excrement.
Well, the concept of warm excrement didn't exist yet, but it was still a piece of crap.
When things are compared, everything becomes clearer. Although Wu Lingling's conditions were harsh, they weren't that unbearable.
"I can guarantee you a uniform supply price and will not increase prices or charge extra fees in any form or excuse in the future.
Furthermore, the existence of the deposit is to facilitate my control over the sales channels and prevent anyone from engaging in unauthorized sales or price gouging that disrupts the market. Anyone who dares to violate the rules will be heavily punished!"
Wu Lingling spoke again, and everyone's hearts warmed.
It really did seem like that!
Business people were particularly afraid of unauthorized sales and price gouging that disrupted the market.
Often, after you had worked hard to cultivate the market, someone else would come along and make a single sale at a low price. They would profit without any loss and then leave, leaving the local distributors in a mess.
Everyone understood the principle of making money together, but reality often saw cutthroat competition and malicious practices.
As for price increases, there was even less to say. Seeing that you were selling well, they would increase the price and fleece you a bit more, which was quite normal.
For example, in overseas countries, when supplying to China, there were always various accidents happening every other day. It would be a fire today, a theft tomorrow, or a strike due to low employee wages, leading to price increases that left you helpless.
But as soon as alternative domestic products appeared, they would immediately stop having fires, thefts, or employee strikes, and everything would be perfectly fine.
Well, the topic has strayed a bit. Wu Lingling's conditions made many people's hearts flutter.
Everyone here was a smart person with foresight and could naturally understand all of this. Although the benefits were obvious, the pressure on capital was indeed not small!
At this moment, some people showed signs of struggle. However, Hu Pangzi, who was at the front, couldn't wait any longer and stepped forward.
"You can't catch a wolf without sacrificing your child. Where can you make money without risk? I want to take the agency rights for Jiangping City. Here is 30,000 yuan in cash. I'll take 10 vehicles first!"
As he spoke, Hu Pangzi took out money from the large shoulder bag he was carrying.