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Chapter 173 Even half a month's salary is needed to buy it?!
"Yes, of course, let's go inside and sit down to talk."

This time, instead of going to Fu Jiaming's office, they went directly to the printing factory director's office.

"Manager Ji, please wait a moment. I'll go to the workshop and call my uncle over."

Fu Jiaming poured water for Ji Sisi and then rushed to the workshop.

It was already October, the weather was turning autumnal, and the temperature wasn't as high as it had been a while ago. A breeze was blowing, and Ji Sisi watched the leaves outside swirling and falling.

A month has passed, and the return date for Qi Yan is still uncertain.

"Manager Ji, I'm so sorry, the printing machine had a small problem and caused a delay."

Director Fu was right; there was still ink residue on his hands, as if he had wiped them haphazardly but hadn't cleaned them properly.

"It's alright. Comrade Xiao Fu should have already told you why I'm here today." Ji Sisi took out the packaging bags she designed from her bag and spread them out on the coffee table. "These are the three types. Can we print them out first to see the effect?"

The bulk packaging is a relatively thick plastic bag, while the half-pound and one-pound packages are still the same food-grade greaseproof kraft paper bags, except that the words "beef jerky" are highlighted and the trademark is enlarged.

Ji Sisi's main purpose today is the gift box, which is assembled in a cardboard box. Each box contains 1 kilogram, divided into 4 bags, and comes in two flavors: cumin and spicy.

After reviewing Ji Sisi's design drawings, Director Fu said, "Then let's go to the workshop and give it a try."

Director Fu was quick and efficient, and worried that the younger employees wouldn't be able to do a good job, so he personally printed all three types of packaging bags.

An hour later, three types of packaging bags were produced. The first two types were fine, as they were the old packaging bags.

Ji Sisi took the cardboard box that Director Fu had assembled. It was still warm from the printing and had a slightly pungent smell, but the smell dissipated after a while.

The cardboard box is printed with five large characters: "Dried Yak Meat," along with a simple line drawing of a yak grazing drawn by Ji Sisi. At the bottom of the box, there is a line of small print: "Ready-to-eat product."

The production information and date are printed on the left side.

The box has perforations on both sides and can be fitted with ropes, making it very convenient to carry.

"Not bad, the effect is even better than I expected." Ji Sisi also brought beef jerky with her today. She put it in the box, closed it, and then picked it up to weigh it.

There are still some issues with the spatial design. Although the weight is sufficient, it still gives the impression that not much space has been stored.

"Is there anything you're not satisfied with?" Director Fu asked proactively.

"Director Fu, do you think we could add two more partitions to make it into four compartments? Just big enough to fit the bags in."

Ji Sisi shared her thoughts.

"Wait a minute, I'll go cut two pieces to try."

This is not difficult. Director Fu simply combined the two boards and put them into the cardboard box to form a cross, which can hold four bags of beef jerky.

After sealing the box again, it felt different when I lifted it.

"This is the effect I wanted."

The printing factory's attitude was much better than last time, and the cooperation went much more smoothly than Ji Sisi had expected. The best-selling item was the half-pound pack, which was reasonably priced and individually packaged.

I ordered 1,000 half-bag packs, 800 packs per kilogram, 300 gift boxes, and 100 loose packs.

After agreeing on the terms, Ji Sisi took the gift box and swaggered off to other cooperating supply and marketing cooperatives.

The first place I went to was Manager Yan's office.

"It's been a long time, Manager Ji." Manager Yan happened to be working outside when she turned around and saw Ji Sisi coming. Her attention was immediately drawn to what Ji Sisi was holding.

Manager Yan asked knowingly, "Manager Ji, what are you carrying in your hand?"

"New packaging! The factory has just launched a new gift box set, perfect for visiting relatives and friends. Isn't the packaging great?" Ji Sisi boasted.

The packaging looks expensive and is printed in color, making it very eye-catching. It would definitely be impressive to give as a gift.

Both sides are printed with the words "Luxian Specialty Product," which can be considered a way of promoting one's hometown. "Comrade, where did you buy that?"

A man called out to Ji Sisi, his eyes glued to the box in her hand.

This is the third person to proactively ask Ji Sisi about packaging, which shows that the importance attached to packaging is still not enough.

She had to exploit this loophole and aggressively promote the gift boxes to increase the unit price of the products.

"This is a sample; it's not on the market yet."

As soon as Ji Sisi finished speaking, disappointment appeared on the man's face.

Manager Yan quickly invited the person into her office. "Manager Ji, may I open it and see what's inside?"

"Sure, Manager Yan, please feel free to open it and take a look."

Manager Yan opened it and examined it thoroughly. "This isn't cheap, is it?"

The beef jerky alone costs 12 yuan, not to mention the outer packaging.

"How could it be expensive? We're a reputable factory. Our printing plant is right across from yours. Manager Yan can find out the price of a box."

Just as Manager Yan lowered his guard, Ji Sisi spoke up.

"14 yuan a box."

"How much?!" Ji Sisi's words shocked Manager Yan. "A little more and it'll be equivalent to a month's salary. Will anyone buy it?"

Ji Sisi didn't waste any more words. She packed up the cardboard box, went outside, and found the man who had just asked her the question.

"Comrade, this box of mine contains two jin of beef jerky. I won't sell it for less than 16 yuan. Do you want it?"

Without hesitation, the man said, "Yes, I'll give you the money right now."

Manager Yan was dumbfounded. Could someone really spend half their salary on something so expensive?

"Many people have opened and looked at this box I have. If you're not in a hurry, I can take you to the printing factory across the street to get a new one later. Is that alright?"

The man nodded. "Sure, of course."

Ji Sisi returned to her office and smiled slightly. "It looks like it will sell. I'm not forcing Manager Yan to order a certain amount. You can order as much as you can sell. Besides, the factory only produces a limited quantity of one hundred per month."

Gift boxes should be made in large quantities during holidays and festivals, ideally with supply and marketing cooperatives and other stores proactively offering to purchase in fixed quantities.

Manager Yan wasn't sure either, but what had just happened was undeniable.

"Well then, I'll take fifty boxes to try first." Manager Yan conservatively ordered only fifty boxes, intending to test the waters first.

With the deal settled, Ji Sisi prepared to head to the next store with the gift boxes, planning to visit as many stores as possible today to hopefully raise two hundred yuan, leaving the rest to the sales department.

Before she even left the Hongqi Supply and Marketing Cooperative, someone stopped Ji Sisi.

The man extended his hand. "You must be Manager Ji from Huaihua Food Factory? I've heard so much about you. I'm Manager Yang from Mingyang Supply and Marketing Cooperative."

Ji Sisi felt that the name sounded somewhat familiar.

"Manager Yang, you're being so reckless. Manager Ji is pregnant; don't scare her," Manager Yan said as she saw Ji Sisi off.

Upon seeing Manager Yang, his expression turned sour.

Ji Sisi remembered that Mingyang was the family that had fought with Niu Da.

When the sales department heard about this, they all spoke out in unison, and no one mentioned going to Mingyang Supply and Marketing Cooperative to discuss business.

"Manager Yang, why did you come to the Hongqi Supply and Marketing Cooperative to confront me today? Is there some misunderstanding about our food factory again?"