September 5th, Monday, Sunny.
"Boss Huang, the 100 e-scooters will be delivered on schedule before the end of the month. You can rest assured about this."
"Haha, there's nothing to worry about. Old Lin, you were also introduced by a friend, and you can also rest assured about the advance payment; it will definitely be transferred to your company within this week."
"Alright then, I'll be leaving now. I wish Boss Huang prosperous business."
"Stay a bit longer. Let's have lunch together and call Old Qi as well."
"No, no, I have something else to do this afternoon. Next time I'm back, I'll treat Boss Huang to a meal."
"Alright then, since Old Lin, you're busy, I won't delay you. Let's meet again next time."
"Okay, goodbye, Boss Huang."
"Goodbye."
Lin Yumin, who was politely escorted out of the shop, turned back and waved, then looked up at the sign that read 'Huang Yifeng Electric Vehicle Specialty Store', and let out a long sigh of relief.
This was the 40th dealer in Yicheng and the last of the first batch to sign.
Out of the 40 dealers, 10 are located in each of Yicheng's three districts, with another 10 in President Tan's hometown county.
The initial task of deploying in the Yicheng market was temporarily considered complete.
Compared to the promotion in Henan Province, Yicheng City's efforts were much smoother after the widespread advertising and the advertising effect of the Super Girl finals.
Although the advance payment amount increased, there were still many dealers trying to pull strings to secure the first batch of goods.
For instance, the shop owned by Boss Huang that signed today actively contacted them through a mutual acquaintance.
It has to be said that business people's sheer audacity is incomparable to someone like himself, who was previously half in the system.
They truly dare to think and dare to act.
He recalled how he was still hesitant back then.
Thinking of this, Lin Yumin couldn't help but let out a light chuckle and got on his e-scooter to ride home.
As of today, with the conclusion of the Yicheng market promotion, FlashDrive has covered four cities in Anhui and Henan provinces, with the first batch of retail stores reaching 120.
For a nascent e-scooter brand, this is a commendable achievement.
Lin Yumin has confidence in the quality of the company's products.
He believes that over time, and by continuing to address production capacity issues in the future, FlashDrive will undoubtedly spread nationwide like Xinri.
The work task was completed, and Lin Yumin was quite happy.
However, it also meant he would have to leave home again, which made him a bit sad.
During this period, he had been living at home with flexible working hours and work progressing smoothly.
Lin Yumin felt that his wife's skin had become much more moisturized recently.
"Alas, what a pity, the good times are coming to an end."
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"President Tan, please take a look. The specific situation is like this. If there's anything else to add, please tell me; otherwise, I'll go back and prepare as soon as possible."
In the afternoon, Lin Yumin reported and summarized his recent work to Tan Jincheng from home.
Tan Jincheng looked at the data sent via email and couldn't help but smile.
Old Lin is quite adept at getting things done.
He actually secured an area in his hometown county, something he hadn't instructed him to do beforehand.
As he was looking, Tan Jincheng suddenly saw a familiar name:
"What's going on with this Tan Lixin?"
Isn't this his paternal uncle with a net worth of millions?
Didn't he do steel business?
How did he also get an e-scooter specialty store?
"Oh, that. You should ask Old Tan about that. He knows more. But rest assured, everything followed procedure, all necessary advance payments were made; it's just that his delivery date was slightly earlier than others'."
"Alright, I'll ask him in a bit. You did a good job. How about this, you have the team come back, and you temporarily hold down the fort in Yicheng. Stay home for a few more days."
"Is that alright? Will it affect work?"
"There's nothing wrong with it. Next time Uncle Wu goes back to Wuhu for promotion, he'll also receive this treatment. Don't worry."
"Alright then, then I'll thank President Tan."
"Okay, let's leave it at that for now, I'll hang up first."
"Goodbye, President Tan."
After hanging up the phone, Tan Jincheng immediately called Old Tan.
He learned that his paternal uncle couldn't stand his brother-in-law daily not doing serious work at his steel shop, so after seeing FlashDrive's advertisement, he thought of opening a store to let him manage it and keep him busy in the process.
After making contact, he then discovered that the Yicheng promotion team had actually resigned from petrochemicals.
So he thought of asking his paternal cousin Tan Lihua if he knew them.
And when he made contact, goodness gracious, this e-scooter company in Yicheng was actually opened by his own nephew!
As for this nephew, Tan Lixin hadn't had much contact with him, but he was quite famous among the relatives.
Everyone said he was honest when he was a child, but Tan Lixin, who had been doing business out of town for years and dealing with all kinds of people, knew that this nephew was far from what everyone said.
When kids did mischievous things, he was always present, but it was never his business.
This was completely illogical!
Later, he heard that he had good grades and got into Anhui Province University.
His paternal cousin had even called him then, planning to hold a celebration feast for his admission.
But unexpectedly, the kid suddenly disappeared!
It took several months to get in touch with him, and he himself also helped pull many strings at the time.
He came back after more than a year but didn't make much of a splash.
However, during the Chinese New Year, he drove a Passat back to his hometown.
Tan Lixin increasingly felt that this kid was extraordinary.
If nothing unexpected happened, the clothing business would be booming in the next few years.
If nothing unexpected happened, this kid would accumulate several millions in a few years, possibly even surpassing his own net worth.
Even though Tan Lixin was prepared not to underestimate him, he still underestimated him in the end.
In less than a year, this kid owned three companies!
According to Tan Lixin's later estimation, this kid already had a net worth of at least tens of millions!
Tan Lixin still remembered his shock when he first heard this news.
His first reaction was that his paternal cousin was bragging and just playing a trick on him.
But his paternal cousin was always steady, and besides, there was no need to brag about such a matter; it was something that could be easily exposed.
It wasn't until his paternal cousin called the person in charge of FlashDrive in Yicheng to their home and directly promised to give him a spot, that Tan Lixin confirmed it was true!
This is absolutely outrageous!
Earning a lifetime's worth in one year?
Tan Lixin still remembered his paternal cousin's smug look at the time.
It was truly speechless!
"You don't know, I'm so happy in my heart but have nowhere to tell it, and I don't dare to spread it around for fear of causing trouble for Jincheng. You just happened to walk right into it, so I'll show off a bit to you, but you can't spread it."
"Brother, this is outrageous! Oh, you're done showing off to me and won't let me tell anyone? Won't I also feel stifled and uncomfortable?"
"Hey, anyway, you understand this principle. Didn't you also come up with this idea because you were so annoyed with your brother-in-law?"
Tan Lixin could only nod helplessly.
He understood all too well the saying 'In poverty, no one asks in the bustling city; in wealth, distant relatives appear from deep mountains.'
Who doesn't have a few rotten relatives?
Not to mention distant relatives, just take his own brother-in-law for example.
There's really nothing he can do.
At his age, and with only a bit of money, he's already getting a killer headache.
Jincheng is only 20 years old.
If he really encountered such a situation, wouldn't he be annoyed to death?
"I understand, I understand, I definitely won't spread it, lest my nephew gets too annoyed and can't cope."
Tan Lihua curled his lips and said,
"You're thinking too much. I'm afraid the relatives will be put in an awkward position. My kid isn't that easy to deal with. Do you know who he hired as his assistant? It's his buddy's paternal cousin. I said family members would be fine, but he said no to family members."
"Oh? This kid is so strong-willed? He dared to defy you?"
Tan Lixin said somewhat surprised.
"That's a good personality. Tan Lixin also only understood this principle after many years of hustling: one must learn to refuse."
Regarding this, Tan Lixin not only didn't dislike it but instead found it very admirable.
It's not easy to understand this principle at such a young age.
And it's true, among his relatives, those younger than him are still studying.
Who, being a boss, would be willing to have an 'elder' above them?
Especially for a position as exceptionally close as an assistant.
Tan Lihua said, both proud and frustrated:
"Sigh, being strong-willed is good, but it means trouble for me in the future. You're in business, you understand these things. Those relatives back home might not understand, but I really don't have much say with him."
"Hmm, in fact, his words might not even be as effective as that kid from Old Zhang's family."
"Take it slow. Anyway, let's keep it a secret for now. If we can't hide it anymore, then we'll deal with it. But brother, let's agree on this: I'm helping you keep it a secret this time and letting you show off, so if I have any difficulties in the future, you'll have to put in a good word for me."
"What difficulties could you have? Your business is so stable and you're in your hometown Yicheng."
"That's hard to say. Which businessman isn't short on money? Besides, my nephew's factory will be an enterprise with an output value of over 100 million next year. Not to mention how much the other two companies earn. You work at petrochemicals, you wouldn't not know what kind of treatment an industrial enterprise with an output value of over 100 million receives, right?"
As he spoke, Tan Lixin burst out laughing:
"Maybe in the future, I can also use my nephew's name to get some things done. But brother, don't worry, I definitely won't mess around, and I'll also seek my nephew's permission."
"Then you can tell him yourself when the time comes. He should be back for Chinese New Year."
"Haha, that's still early, no rush. First, let's get the e-scooter store running well. I've calculated it, this store can also be quite profitable. It can earn tens of thousands a month, and hundreds of thousands a year is still possible. Brother, aren't you planning to open one too?"
The shop Tan Lixin rented wasn't large.
He had originally intended it to keep his brother-in-law busy.
But since FlashDrive belonged to his nephew, he no longer planned to sell other brands.
Even a net profit of twenty to thirty thousand a month would be enough, as long as it didn't lose money.
"I'll pass. I have to work. Your sister-in-law has to take care of the kids. There's no need to stir up this trouble."
"Heh heh, you probably don't know, kid, I have three Taobao stores under my name. They bring in nearly a hundred thousand in income every month. According to that kid, it will be even higher in the coming years. My wife's store has been open longer, has higher credibility, and also earns a considerable income."
"Currently, ostensibly, only he himself earns a salary at home, but the actual income is quite high. It's just that that brat withheld the profits from the three stores under his name, otherwise, the family's annual income would be over 1 million."
"That's true, there's really no need. But if it gets out, relatives will definitely come to you asking for goods without paying. Brother, you need to be prepared for this."
Less than 200,000 in goods payment, and paid in installments.
This money was nothing to Tan Lixin.
He was also too lazy to bring it up.
He naturally knew the principle that favors should be used where they matter most, but there would definitely be relatives with such ideas.
"We'll see when the time comes."
Tan Lihua rubbed his head.
This matter might indeed be unavoidable.
When the time comes, he might have to deal with it himself.
Tan Jincheng had no idea of the intricacies involved, nor did he know that one relative already knew he was the owner of the FlashDrive brand.
After hanging up the phone, he was still immersed in the joy that FlashDrive had entered the Yicheng market and would soon spread nationwide.
(End of Chapter)