Era: Starting with the struggle to refuse being taken advantage of

Chapter 333: The output is too large.

Wang Yong was young, and riding a new bike, so he arrived at the Shanghe City Supply and Marketing Cooperative in no time.

However, Wang Yong didn't even have a chance to enter the door before he was stopped by Yang Guocheng, who was the gatekeeper.

Facing Yang Guocheng, who was blocking his way, Wang Yong pointed to the large amount of sugar in the car basket and explained:
"Comrade, do you see this sugar? I have important business to attend to at the supply and marketing cooperative. Please let me through."

Without even glancing at the large amount of sugar in the car basket, Yang Guocheng frowned and said:

“I meet at least seven or eight salespeople like you every day, if not a dozen.”

"If we really let all of you in, wouldn't the supply and marketing cooperative be in complete chaos?"

"Don't give me any of this nonsense. Get out of here, or I'll have the security guards take you away."

Yang Guocheng saw at least eight or ten people like Wang Yong who came to the supply and marketing cooperative to sell products every day, so he was quite dismissive of them.

Wang Yong was dumbfounded when he was driven away. He never expected that after traveling all this way, he wouldn't even be able to get into the supply and marketing cooperative compound.

He was still somewhat unwilling to give up, and struggled to say, "Comrade, don't misunderstand, I'm different from them."

"I brought some white sugar from our factory. Look at it, the quality is excellent."

"Back when we were working at the town's supply and marketing cooperative, our factory's Dapeng white sugar was a best-selling product, something everyone praised."

"If you don't believe me, you can bring a few packets of sugar and try it right here. If you don't like the taste, I'll leave immediately."

"I rode my bike for several hours to get here. Please give me a chance to go in and promote my products a little. How about that?"

Without even glancing at the sugar Wang Yong offered, Yang Guocheng, with a stern face, said in a businesslike tone:
"Do you see these people here? They are all people who want to sell their own products to our leaders."

"Their story is just like yours, they all say their products are good and they've come all this way. If I put all of you in, wouldn't that create chaos?"

"Comrade, it's not that I want to make things difficult for you, but my duty is to keep these shady characters out."

“If your product is really selling well in the town’s supply and marketing cooperative, I recommend that you ask the town to help you promote it. That would actually make things much simpler.”

"Alright, comrade, you should just leave. Don't make things difficult for me here."

It has to be said that Yang Guocheng used both soft and hard language to prevent Wang Yong from going in.

These gatekeepers may seem arrogant and domineering, but in reality, they treat people differently based on their status.

Wang Yong looks like a capable person. If he refuses too harshly and the other party drags in some big shot, he will be the one who suffers the consequences.

In particular, the Dapeng white sugar in Wang Yong's car looked quite impressive, clearly not something produced by a small workshop. Perhaps it really had some skill, and he dared not underestimate it.

On the contrary, those who clearly lacked ability brought products that were probably junk dug up from somewhere, and they were simply driven away.

Wang Yong wasn't one to argue unreasonably. After Yang Guocheng said that, he hesitated for a moment, but ultimately chose to give up.

What the other party said was also true; he was just doing his duty, so why should I make things difficult for him?

Wang Yong, who had just emerged from the city's supply and marketing cooperative, stood there looking somewhat lost.
He scratched his head, unsure whether he should wait a little longer or go back and ask Li Dafei from the town's supply and marketing cooperative for help.

Actually, he did have similar thoughts, and even mentioned them to Li Dafei, but the other party told him not to put his hopes on himself, as he didn't have that much ability.

Although it's only a one-level difference, the city supply and marketing cooperative and the town supply and marketing cooperative are worlds apart, completely incomparable, and Li Dafei has virtually no say in the matter.

Although Li Dafei promised to help Wang Yong make introductions when he was desperate, he also said not to let Wang Yong rely too much on his introductions, as they usually came to nothing.

Thinking of the large amount of white sugar stored in the warehouse, Wang Yong gritted his teeth and chose to stay.

Thanks to the equipment designed by Wang Chengpeng, the factory workers are now highly efficient at producing white sugar, working overtime and around the clock to produce several tons of white sugar every day.

At times like these, it seems that Dapeng Sugar Factory's sales channels are not keeping up.

To store this large-scale production of white sugar, the village worked overtime and hired people to build a super-large warehouse next to the Dapeng Sugar Factory.

Although the sugar had a temporary place to go, it wasn't a good idea to leave it in the warehouse. It needed to be sold as soon as possible, so Wang Yong set his sights on the city's supply and marketing cooperative.

Once we get in touch with the municipal supply and marketing cooperative, we can not only get Dapeng white sugar onto the shelves of stores in the city, but also open up sales channels in other towns.

Moreover, these sales channels must be established early, otherwise, when the next season's sugar beets ripen, the warehouse will only be filled with more white sugar.

The ever-increasing amount of sugar piling up was a nightmare.

For the first time, Wang Yong found himself worrying about having too much stuff, so he could only look expectantly at the gate of the supply and marketing cooperative, hoping that a discerning eye would discover the hidden gem that was Dapeng White Sugar.

However, Wang Yong's expectations were destined to be dashed.
Finally, a man who looked like a leader came out, but before he could do anything, he saw that the people Yang Guocheng had pointed to earlier had already surrounded him.

What made Wang Yong most desperate was that these shameless people who were willing to risk everything just to get a chance didn't even get a chance to be introduced, and were driven aside by the security department who were already prepared.

Some people who were unwilling to give up even tried to forcefully recommend it, but they were arrested by the security department. Such aggressive sales tactics simply don't work in this era!
With a heavy sigh, Wang Yong realized that he had underestimated the situation. If this product were so easy to sell, there wouldn't be so many unsold items.

As he watched the sun gradually disappear below the horizon, Wang Yong's passion turned into deep helplessness.

Subconsciously grabbing the brocade pouch close to his body, Wang Yong felt that now seemed to be the time to use the ingenious plan given to him by his master.

But when he thought that this was a test from Wang Chengpeng, he finally withdrew his hand.

I can't keep going down this path of decadence, always thinking of asking my master for help with everything.

You have to understand that the college entrance examination has been reinstated now. If I can't stand on my own now, won't Dapeng Sugar Factory go bankrupt after my master goes to university?
With this in mind, Wang Yong's eyes hardened. He decided to go back first and then ask his father for a solution.

My mentor once taught me that I didn't need to shoulder everything myself, and that I should naturally seek help from those who were available. Besides, Dapeng Sugar Factory was, after all, a village-run collective enterprise, so it was only natural for the village and commune to contribute some effort.

He would never use the secret pouch given to him by his master unless absolutely necessary!
Thinking this, Wang Yong pedaled his bicycle faster, and under the setting sun, he returned to Wangjia Village.

When Wang Yong returned home, it was already past eight o'clock in the evening. After quickly eating, he pulled Wang Fucheng to the living room to discuss the sales of Dapeng white sugar.

Upon hearing Wang Yong's report, Wang Fucheng's eyes widened in shock, and he exclaimed:
"What? You mean there are dozens of tons of white sugar stored in the warehouse right now?"

"This Dapeng white sugar sells quite well in town, and some state-run restaurants and canteens even place orders with it. How come there's so much left over?"

Although he had anticipated that Wang Chengpeng's beet sugar production method would be very profitable, he never expected it to be this profitable.

If all this sugar were sold, it would fetch tens of thousands of yuan, a huge sum even for Wangjia Village.

With this money, the commune achieved its goals, the factory employees received their salaries, and there was even a surplus to pay off part of the equipment fees owed to Wang Chengpeng by the factory.

Most importantly, the first crop of sugar beets planted this year has not yet been used up, and the profits will definitely double in the end, which is an astronomical figure.

Faced with his father's questioning, Wang Yong nodded firmly and said:
"Father, would I possibly exaggerate the production of Dapeng white sugar for you? The amount I'm talking about is definitely more!"

"Although we have a lot of Dapeng white sugar, it's troublesome if we can't sell it. So please help me make some contact and make sure we can sell the Dapeng white sugar to the supply and marketing cooperative in the city."

After hearing Wang Yong's description, Wang Fucheng realized the importance of the matter and immediately patted his chest to assure him:
"Son, don't worry, I will definitely report this to the commune. It's a chance for us to hold our heads high."

"Putting everything else aside, we will definitely be able to introduce you to the city's supply and marketing cooperative."

"Liu Guodong isn't stupid; how could he possibly miss out on such a great achievement?"

"Besides, we're not letting the commune work for free. Since the Dapeng Sugar Factory is registered under the commune's name and will have to pay tribute to the commune after it makes a profit, it's only natural to ask the commune for some help."

At this point, a shadow crossed Wang Fucheng's eyes, and he solemnly warned Wang Yong, saying:
“Yong’er, besides that, I think there’s another thing you need to arrange properly.”

“I originally thought that Dapeng Sugar Factory would take at least one or two years to become profitable, so I didn’t tell you. Now it’s time to make proper arrangements.”

Seeing the seriousness in Wang Fucheng's voice, Wang Yong couldn't help but ask in a low voice:
"Father, what are you talking about? It's so serious."

Wang Fucheng took a deep breath and slowly gave his answer, saying, "The accounts!"

"It's fine if Dapeng Sugar Factory doesn't make money yet, but once it starts making money, there will be plenty of people who want to get a piece of the pie."

“If you don’t keep the accounts right, or if you miss something, the rise of Dapeng Sugar Factory may not be a good thing for our Wangjia Village.”

Wang Fucheng, being a seasoned veteran who had served as a brigade leader for many years, was far more insightful than Wang Yong in his understanding of things.

While Wang Yong was still basking in the joy of Dapeng Sugar Factory starting to make money, he had already begun to think about what would happen in the future.

Seeing Wang Yong's doubts, Wang Fucheng decided to be more explicit, saying:
"Bookkeeping is an art. If you miss any point, from income to expenses, it will turn an originally detailed account into a mess."

Even close brothers should keep clear accounts; you must include every single point involved in the calculation.

"The most obvious expenses are employee salaries and benefits, factory water and electricity bills, packaging and production costs. A less obvious expense is the cost of your own business trips to the factory."

“The village’s sugar beets were harvested, the village’s labor was used, and the village’s land was occupied. All of this needs to be converted into cash and returned.”

"Besides these, you also need to reserve enough money as production funds for the factory so that Dapeng Sugar Factory can operate in a virtuous cycle and always maintain the healthiest state."

Listening to Wang Fucheng's story, Wang Yong pressed his temples. He felt a slight headache even though he had only listened and had not yet actually tried anything.

Sure enough, opening a factory is not such a simple task.

Without any intention of letting Wang Yong off the hook, Wang Fucheng continued his detailed account, saying:
"These are not the main issues. The most important thing is how to record those devices. These are items for which there are no invoices, making them difficult to withstand scrutiny."

"However, these are not things you need to consider. As the factory manager, you don't need to handle everything yourself. What you need to do is delegate tasks to the right people."

"For example, when it comes to bookkeeping, you just need to find a trustworthy person to do it, and then do your own auditing."

“Now that the factory has money, you should delegate many things to suitable people, which will make things much easier for you.”

Hearing Wang Fucheng's words, Wang Yong nodded blankly and said:
"That seems to be true. After all, this is my first time being a factory manager, and I don't have much experience. Trying to do everything at once will only make things worse."

"But how to pay for those devices is indeed a very troublesome matter, Dad. Do you have any good suggestions?"

Wang Fucheng patted Wang Yong on the shoulder forcefully and said with a look of disappointment:
"You still need to ask me something so simple? You're really not a qualified factory manager."

"Nothing in this world is completely rule-bound. Often, a little flexibility can easily solve seemingly troublesome problems."

"First of all, we must make one thing clear: Comrade Wang's equipment expenses must be settled normally. We cannot cheat him at all."

"Without Comrade Wang's efforts, our sugar factory would never have been able to start up, let alone create the magnificent scene of mountains of white sugar we see today."

"In that case, the only option left is to manipulate the accounts."

"This matter may seem difficult, but as long as you do a good job of warehouse management and accounting, it is actually a very simple thing."

Upon hearing Wang Fucheng's words, Wang Yong's eyes widened in disbelief, and he lowered his voice to say:

"Father, won't there be a problem if we do that?"

"You said the accounts have to be auditable. If we act so recklessly, won't we get ourselves implicated?"

Hearing Wang Yong's words, Wang Fucheng was so angry he almost laughed. He kicked his foolish son hard and cursed:
"What? Do you think we should refuse to give a penny and just take Comrade Wang's equipment for free?"

(End of this chapter)