Star Tycoon

Chapter 118 Foreign Trade
After resting for only two days, Tian Ersan flew to Donghai City again.

This time, he didn't bring Zhang Shuya and Wang Linlin with him; he went alone.

As soon as the plane arrived in Donghai City, Jiang Junqing and the others learned about the matter, but none of them knew why he had come.

Jiang Junqing and the others did not come to harass him, which made Tian Ersan feel quite relaxed.

Tian Ersan went directly to the port group's office and found Yun Bohan, the manager of the business department.

Yun Bohan quickly stood up and said warmly, "Welcome, welcome, Mr. Tian. Our board members are not here, but they specifically instructed me to treat Mr. Tian well."

In addition to Yun Bohan, there were also several pretty female employees who had been seconded from some unknown department in the office.

Tian Ersan and Yun Bohan sat together on the guest sofa in the office.

Large port groups are typically divided into three tiers:
Group headquarters, responsible for strategic decision-making, Chairman level.

Terminal companies, such as container terminal companies, have a general manager.

Departments such as the Business Department and Operations Department, including positions like Deputy General Manager, Business Manager, and Section Chief.

Tian Ersan didn't mind talking to people at the third level.

"You're welcome. I'm here to inquire about export trade. I plan to expand my clothing and canned goods business to the United States. What specific procedures are required?"

Yun Bohan had been wondering what this high-profile person wanted from him, but it turned out to be about export trade.

"The procedures are easy to handle; our group is very good at export trade."

Yun Bohan affirmed his side's strength and then asked, "I wonder which group Mr. Tian is cooperating with? Foreign trade business is usually a collaboration between groups. How did Mr. Tian find his customers?"

The women in the office all stared at Tian Ersan, their hands nervously placed on their lower abdomens or sides, smiling as they looked at him, hoping he would glance at them.

Tian Ersan casually said, "My foreign friends have introduced me to a few customers."

Yun Bohan sensed something was wrong as soon as he heard it.

"There are a lot of scammers these days. Mr. Tian is doing business with foreigners, so he must make sure he understands the situation thoroughly, or he will suffer losses."

Tian Ersan laughed and said, "You don't need to worry about that. I've already discussed the cooperation with them. They're willing to pay first, and I'll ship the goods after I get the money. It's just some clothes and canned goods, not worth much."

Yun Bohan felt even more confused. "Pay first? I've never heard of anyone doing that."

Tian Ersan had never heard of it either, but as long as he could make it, that was fine.

"Just help me get the paperwork done. It's about 500,000 pieces. My female workers are rushing to finish this batch of clothes. I'll also ask Dongfang Group for some more later. The goods will be shipped in June or July."

Yun Bohan quickly asked, "Five hundred thousand pieces? What's the price of one piece of clothing?"

Tian Ersan nodded. "The price they quoted over there is about $2.5 per item."

"More expensive than in China?" Yun Bohan never expected that Tian Ersan could sell it for double the price!

Tian Ersan smiled and said, "That's normal. Everyone likes to do business with foreigners because the prices are higher abroad."

"I sell at a low price domestically and at a high price internationally, which is my way of giving back to society."

Yun Bohan didn't think Tian Ersan was noble; he just thought Tian Ersan was an idiot.

This idiot has definitely been scammed!
Those foreigners aren't idiots, why would they spend $2.5 to buy such cheap clothes that cost less than four dollars?

Let alone $2, even $1 would be enough to find countless clothing companies in coastal areas willing to take on this order.

A clothing order of 500,000 pieces is considered a large order; only large supermarket groups would place such an order, and the price can usually be driven down to below one dollar!

The clothing industry is so competitive that it's hard to sell clothes that cost more than a dollar.

“Of course!” Yun Bohan said with a smile, “Our group is very happy to have business coming to us, but export business is tight right now, and this is a big deal worth several million dollars. Could we sign a contract? That way, our group can reserve space and containers so as not to delay your business, Mr. Tian.”

Tian Ersan smiled and said, "Then let's calculate it according to the market price. I checked the prices here before I came. If there is a discount, I will definitely use this place from now on and will not consider other companies."

“Great! There will definitely be a discount!” Yun Bohan agreed with a smile, and then said to the few beauties, “Go to the hotel and book a private room. I want to treat President Tian well.” “No need.” Tian Ersan did not give the group a chance to improve their meals and said directly, “No need for formalities. I have a lot of things to do. Just draft the contract and give it to me. If there are no problems, we can sign it directly.”

Each shipping container holds 6000 to 8000 garments; 500,000 garments would require approximately 60 to 80 containers.

The shipping cost for each box is between 1300 and 1900, and even with large fluctuations, it will not exceed 200,000.

The shipping cost is roughly between 100,000 and 200,000 yuan, and then there's the customs duty, which adds up to another expense.

Tian Ersan didn't lack the money at all, so he didn't care.

Others in foreign trade will lower prices and shipping costs, squeezing every penny out of them.

Tian Ersan is a fool with lots of money, and he does business in a simple and crude way.

Yun Bohan didn't care too much about this small business. Two hundred thousand in freight costs was nothing to a large port group with a daily income of thirty million.

It's just that Tian Ersan has been making too much noise lately, so he came to greet me personally.

After seeing Tian Ersan off, Yun Bohan replied to the group's chairman.

“Chairman Pang, Tian Ersan came over today to sign a foreign trade contract. He’s going to sell 500,000 T-shirts to the United States, and he said they’re willing to buy them for $2.50 each. I feel like he might have been scammed, but he doesn’t believe it himself.”

Upon hearing this, Pang Qingshan also felt that Tian Ersan had been deceived.

"Just follow the contract. Our group has no dealings with him, but don't provoke him. People like him are too troublesome and have a bad influence."

"Yes!"

Yun Bohan was also aware of this.

Tian Ersan's business is barely enough to fill a tooth gap, but his status is invincible. If a state-owned enterprise like the port group, which needs to be careful about its image, were to quarrel with him, it would definitely be his side that would suffer.

The textile group in Donghai City also accepted Tian Ersan's business, producing 250,000 pairs of summer shorts at a price of 4 yuan each, with an additional 5,000 pairs as a guarantee.

A four-dollar garment is sold by Tian Ersan for $2.5, while he also bears all the expenses, including taxes and shipping costs.

After signing the contract with Dongfang Group, Tian Ersan went to the airport to pick up the blonde beauty, Tia, who had just arrived.

Tia has already attracted a lot of attention at the airport, with many people taking a second look at this foreign beauty as they pass by.

When Tian Ersan approached Tia, Tia stood up and smiled at Tian Ersan.

Standing at 1.73 meters tall, Tia has a charming appearance and deep eyes. Although she is not very tall, her proportions are harmonious and upright, making her quite eye-catching in a crowd.

The beautiful, elegant, and poised Tia walked over, smiling and opening her arms, giving off a very kind and friendly feeling, like a homely woman.

Tian Ersan opened his arms and hugged Tia.

"welcome!"

"Thank you." Tia pressed her cheek against Tian Ersan's cheek.

Tian Ersan felt the delicate touch on Tia's face and the warm touch in front of him, and his heart immediately fluttered with joy.

The two looked at each other, their eyes filled with warmth and joy.

"Come on, go home!"

Tian Ersan has already bought a house locally, a seaside villa.

Tia took Tian Ersan's arm with one hand, and together they looked at the wonderful world outside the airport.

"Go! To! Bed!"

Old Siji's gentle teasing remark completely extinguished Tian Ersan's interest in those celebrity beauties, making him wish he could immediately take advantage of the blonde beauty beside him.

(End of this chapter)