Chapter 773: Iron-shelled frogs are selling well, profiteer He Yuyu is laid off (additional update)
Time is like Xiao Hongsheng's drainage speed, getting faster and faster, and half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.
The first batch of iron-clad frogs were finally shipped out from the Red Star Umbrella Factory and placed on the counters of the railway workers' consumer cooperatives in various locomotive depots in Beijing.
During the production stage of the iron-shelled frogs, the Qianmen Locomotive Depot actively contacted the Beijing General Supply and Marketing Cooperative.
We hope to use the huge sales network of supply and marketing cooperatives to promote iron-shelled frogs.
However, the General Supply and Marketing Cooperative stated that in accordance with supply and marketing regulations, all sales and purchasing work must be determined one year in advance
If the iron-shelled frogs are to be sent to the supply and marketing cooperative, they will have to wait until at least next year.
The General Supply and Marketing Cooperative is working in accordance with regulations, and the Qianmen Locomotive Depot can't do anything about it.
However, as the big brother of Railways, it will not be troubled by such trivial matters.
The railway also has its own supply and marketing system - the Railway Employees Consumer Cooperative.
The railways have always been in a league of their own.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the labor union of the Railway Administration called on and mobilized employees to raise funds to invest in shares, and established a public-private-subsidized railway employee consumer cooperative that was a public-private partnership.
As the state implemented a policy of unified purchasing and marketing of major production materials, part of the business of the Railway Employees Consumer Cooperative was divested.
However, it still retains the function of selling some daily necessities and is mainly open to railway employees.
The Qianmen Locomotive Depot saw the opportunity and quickly established close contact with relevant leaders within the Ministry of Railways.
After some communication and coordination, the Railway Employees Consumer Cooperative quickly agreed to include the iron-clad frogs in its internal product sales.
This iron-shelled frog is priced at one yuan and fifty cents, and because it does not follow the supply and marketing system, it can be purchased without industrial coupons.
The wages of railway workers are generally relatively high, and one dollar and fifty cents is nothing.
Sure enough.
In just a few days, at the Qianmen Locomotive Depot Railway Employees Consumer Cooperative, sales of iron-clad frogs soared like a rocket, with more than 2,000 sold.
This remarkable achievement far exceeded Li Aiguo's expectations.
When Duan Chang Xing witnessed this grand scene, he was so excited that his face turned red and his mouth seemed like he couldn't close his mouth.
"The cost of this iron-clad frog is 50 cents. We make a net profit of one yuan for every one we sell. In the past few days, we have earned two thousand yuan."
However, despite the excitement, a trace of doubt quickly flashed in Xing Duanchang's mind, and he immediately asked a question.
"Being patriotic, isn't it inappropriate for us to earn money from our own employees? Otherwise, we can simply sell at cost price. What do you think?"
They work hard to develop and produce products, but they do not pursue profits, and are even willing to give up profits.
This idea may seem counterintuitive at first.
In fact, it was the business philosophy and practical practice generally held by many factory leaders at that time.
The goods produced by the factory are basically sold to the employees at cost price, and sometimes money is added to them.
This situation can be called a unique characteristic mark of that era.
Li Aiguo said: "Chief Duan, employees in our locomotive depot are not the only ones in Beijing who have children. When the iron-shelled frogs appear in society, people from other units will also buy them.
Besides, the money we earn is also used in railway construction or providing benefits to employees, which is also beneficial to employees. ”
Hearing this, Duan Chang Xing understood immediately and slapped his thigh suddenly.
"I've heard before that the workers in the textile factory have more money than we do. We can earn more this time!"
Things developed as Li Aiguo expected.
As the children of railway workers played with iron-clad frogs on the streets, more and more people noticed this novel toy.
In an era when materials were relatively scarce and entertainment methods were relatively single, a toy that could automatically jump would undoubtedly be as attractive as a blockbuster to children.
The price of RMB 50 is indeed expensive, but in the face of children's pleas, what can adults say?
Buy it.
No new clothes for up to two years, and no meat for half a year.
But those people soon ran into trouble.
As an internal product, iron-shelled frogs can only be purchased at the Railway Employees Consumer Cooperative, which requires an employee work permit.
So, some clever people came up with a solution - they could ask Beijing Railway employees to purchase them on their behalf.
For a time, Beijing Railway employees became experts in purchasing on behalf of others.
"It's really unexpected that because of a small toy, he has become the most popular person among relatives and friends!" All the railway employees were very excited.
The children in the courtyard also coveted the iron-shelled frogs. After all, they had to work for a long time before they could get five minutes of play time. For just one dollar and a half, you can have your own iron-clad frog.
So, even Li Aiguo helped Liu Haizhong's family and Zhang Gangzhu's family buy iron-shell frogs.
Li Aiguo just did it casually and did not take any money.
The third uncle realized that this was a good opportunity.
As soon as he got home, the third uncle called Yan Jiecheng into the house.
"Xie Cheng, are you still a railway employee?"
"Right." Although Yan Jiecheng was punished, he was not expelled.
"That's great. There are several teachers in our school who want to buy iron-shell frogs for their children. I will take you to see them tomorrow. If you act a little embarrassed, leave the rest to me."
Yan Jiecheng is a smart man and immediately realized what the third uncle was going to do.
"Dad, this isn't appropriate."
"What's inappropriate!" The third uncle glared: "We don't steal or rob. If someone is willing to give money, how can we not give it up?"
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Seeing that the third uncle was angry, Yan Jiecheng could only agree.
In this way, the third uncle became the number one scammer in the country and successfully earned several dollars.
The Qianmen Locomotive Depot was also aware of this situation, but didn't pay much attention.
Because half a month later, after receiving numerous requests from residents, the supply and marketing department in Beijing finally couldn't bear it anymore and issued a purchase order to the Qianmen Locomotive Depot.
Iron-shelled frogs were placed on the counters of Jingcheng Department Store and Jingcheng Supply and Marketing Cooperative.
Residents can purchase iron-clad frogs directly with industrial tickets.
The number one bad guy in the country was laid off just like that.
Also laid off was He Yuyu.
Now that all the children in the compound have iron-clad frogs, He Yuyu can no longer use cheap labor.
"Brother Patriot, when will your stroller be ready?!" He Yuyu squatted next to Li Aiguo as soon as school was over.
Her big dark eyes blinked.
Li Aiguo: "If it rains, we will not rent strollers."
He Yuyu: "."
The little girl sighed and left helplessly.
Li Aiguo stopped He Yuyu's evolution into the third uncle in time.
If placed in future generations, He Yuyu's current behavior can be regarded as smart and thoughtful.
But in this day and age, there might be big trouble.
Late afternoon.
Li Aiguo installed the shed on the stroller.
"Go to the maintenance workshop tomorrow and install four springs on the wheels as shock absorbers. That's almost it."
At this time, a figure hurriedly walked over.
"Driver Li, there's something wrong at the weather station."
Li Aiguo raised his head and saw that it was a comrade from the weather station. Before he could say hello, he immediately realized that the problem was serious when he heard this.
The comrades at the weather station went to his home to inform him in person instead of making phone calls, which is enough to show that the matter was extremely urgent.
"You wait first."
Li Aiguo pushed the stroller into the house and told Chen Xueru that he had some trivial matters to deal with.
"You come back early and I will leave some food for you tonight." Chen Xueru was feeding Xiao Hongsheng and said in a low voice.
Li Aiguo nodded again, then turned around and strode out of the house.
At this time, he was still vaguely covered with the rich milky smell in the house.
"Let's go!"
(End of chapter)