Reborn in 1994, escaping from marriage and going sea fishing, I won!

Zhang Fengming smiled and shook his head: "I still can't afford it."

The salesperson didn't expect Zhang Fengming to be so direct. He smiled and asked, "Sir, what price range do you want? Who are you buying it for? I can make a targeted recommendation for you."

Zhang Fengming smiled and asked again, "I can't afford anything, can you still recommend something to me?"

The salesperson was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Of course, sir, I will introduce you to the products that interest you."

Zhang Fengming replied: "Just take a look."

The salesperson continued to serve with a smile and quietly introduced the product to Zhang Fengming. He talked for a full forty minutes without showing any impatience.

Zhang Fengming's eyes were filled with surprise. He thought the salesperson from Dafu Jewelry was really nice, so he asked, "You clearly knew I couldn't afford it, so why were you so patient in introducing it to me?"

The salesperson smiled and replied, "You may not buy now, but after you learn about our products and become financially comfortable in the future, you might remember Dafu Jewelry and come back to buy. Our President Wang said that anyone who walks into Dafu Jewelry is a valued customer. We cannot look down on customers just because they don't buy right now or because the items they buy are cheap. If any employee is caught doing this, they will be fired immediately."

Zhang Fengming's eyes lit up: "Do all your stores have such regulations?"

The salesperson nodded. "Yes, all of us receive special training before we start work, and we are monitored in real time during work."

Zhang Fengming asked again, "What if a customer is being unreasonable and deliberately looking for trouble?"

The salesperson smiled and said, "Even if a customer is being unreasonable, we have to find a way to handle the situation properly. We absolutely cannot argue with them. If we start arguing with them, not only will we drive them away, but it will also affect the shopping experience of other customers. Our President Wang said that in such situations, we should be patient for now, and he will give us an employee grievance award afterward."

Zhang Fengming was stunned: "Your boss Wang is really a nice guy."

The salesperson nodded. "Of course. Our CEO Wang often says that she comes from a sales background and knows the ups and downs of sales. She also says that the customer is God, but God isn't always right. But if you argue directly with a customer, even if you win, you'll still lose your reputation in the end."

"How much is your employee grievance award?" Zhang Fengming was very curious.

The salesperson replied, "It depends on the severity of the grievance. A small grievance is 100 yuan, and a major grievance is 500 yuan. Our CEO, Wang, also said that if you're really upset, you can talk to her and talk it out. But after we get our salary and bonus every month, we all think this job is pretty good, so even a small grievance doesn't matter."

Zhang Fengming gave a thumbs up and said, "That's great! No wonder Dafu Jewelry has developed so rapidly in the country."

The salesperson said with a hint of pride, "Of course. Our President Wang said that we're focusing on developing the domestic market right now, and will eventually expand into the international market. We want to become a world-renowned brand. As long as we work hard, we'll have opportunities for promotion in the future."

Zhang Fengming nodded: "Just based on your attitude towards me today, I believe you can do it."

At this time, Wang Lemei came over to inspect before leaving get off work. This is the main store of Dafu Jewelry, representing the brand's external image, which she has always attached great importance to.

She stood not far behind the salesperson, quietly listening to their conversation. She was very satisfied with the employee's performance. However, Wang Lemei was more concerned about Zhang Fengming's identity. If he was rich, his clothes were ordinary; if he was poor, he was tall and straight, with a clear and upright gaze, and he exuded a unique aura.

Wang Lemei walked over and said to the salesperson, "Xiao Xu, go do something else first. I'll take care of this customer."

The salesperson, Xiao Xu, nodded and said, "Okay, Mr. Wang."

Wang Lemei smiled and said to Zhang Fengming, "Sir, may I ask your name? What do you need from us today?"

In fact, she already had a guess in her mind: this person didn't look like he was here to buy anything, but more like he was here to inspect.

Zhang Fengming learned that the man in front of him was Mr. Wang from Dafu Jewelry. He smiled and introduced himself, "Hello, Mr. Wang. I'm a clerk in the Natural Resources and Planning Department of Hainan Province. I'm here at the invitation of Liu Meilan from Sifang Island to discuss the application for a South China Sea waters use permit."

When Wang Lemei heard Zhang Fengming's identity, she smiled and said, "So it's Comrade Zhang. Let's go to the office and talk."

Zhang Fengming checked the time. "It's almost nine o'clock now. Mr. Wang, I think it's time for you to go home. Let's not talk about this today. Tomorrow I'll go to Sifang Island to talk to Comrade Liu Meilan, and then I'll talk to you in detail. Is that okay with you?"

Wang Lemei smiled and said, "It's okay. There's a cafe just up the road. Let's go there and have a quick chat."

Seeing Wang Lemei so enthusiastic, Zhang Fengming followed her and ordered two glasses of lemonade.

Wang Lemei smiled and said, "The pearl oysters provided by Meilan produce pearls of exceptional quality, but these pearls have very high requirements for the growing environment. We have already selected several locations and plan to build breeding platforms, but I'm not sure if the relevant procedures will be troublesome."

Zhang Fengming replied, "The procedures aren't difficult, but our unit needs to do some planning and research first. Also, we came here with another idea—we want to invite Comrade Meilan to invest in us. This would offer more advantages than her directly contracting the sea area..."

Wang Lemei was stunned for a moment, then she understood: the provincial department also wanted to develop the local economy, and the South China Sea was originally under their jurisdiction, so naturally they hoped to make more contributions to the provincial economy.

"If you hadn't taken the initiative to tell us, we wouldn't have known there were so many benefits." Wang Lemei smiled. "That sounds great, Comrade Zhang. When do you plan to discuss this with Meilan?"

Zhang Fengming replied, "I'll go to the dock after breakfast tomorrow morning, and Liu Yibang will pick me up."

Wang Lemei pulled out her phone and called Liu Yibang. "Yibang, I just ran into Comrade Zhang Fengming. We just had a quick chat, and things are going pretty well. You don't have to make a special trip to pick him up tomorrow. I'll guarantee you'll take Zhang Fengming back to Sifang Island."

Liu Yibang smiled on the phone and said, "Okay, thank you for your help."

"It's not a big deal. It's my duty." Wang Lemei said and hung up the phone.

As soon as he hung up, Liu Yibang called Zhang Fengming's phone: "Fengming, are you going back to Sifang Island with Mr. Wang tomorrow?"

Zhang Fengming replied: "Yes, you don't have to come pick me up."

"Okay!" Liu Yibang said with a smile, "After you get on board, send me a text message to let me know."

Zhang Fengming nodded: "Okay, don't worry, don't worry about me."

After hanging up the phone, Wang Lemei smiled and said, "Yibang is just too cautious."

Zhang Fengming smiled and said, "Be cautious. I only recently learned about the uniqueness of Sifang Island. By the way, Mr. Wang, I have a question for you. Is the market prospect of South China Sea pearls really that promising?"

Wang Lemei replied, "The prospects are very good. South Sea pearls are not only Dafu Jewelry's flagship product, but also one of the main ingredients for our Seven White Pearl series. International luxury brands are now eager to purchase South Sea pearls from Sifang Island. As long as we can produce quality pearls, there's no need to worry about sales. However, there's a prerequisite: the pearls must be grown at the Meilan farm using the special species of oysters. Pearls from other species won't meet this standard."

Zhang Fengming scratched his head. “Actually, I just looked at those pearls. I think the South China Sea pearls from Sifang Island are quite good, but compared to other pearls, I can’t see much difference.”

Wang Lemei smiled. "That's because you don't understand pearls, so you can't see the trick. An expert can tell the difference at a glance, and after wearing them, they'll know they're not only beautiful but also have calming properties. Especially with skincare products made with seven-white pearls, whitening and lightening are their primary benefits. Think about it, how many people are there in our country? And how many people are there globally? With that in mind, don't you think the market demand is enormous?"