Reborn in 1985: From Selling Braised Duck to Becoming the World's Richest Man

The design of the fixed-gear motorcycle with bull horns was very popular among young people even decades later in the previous life.

But now, after all, it's the mid-1980s.

Liang Ming couldn't guarantee that young people of this era would accept this aesthetic.

However, after hearing Qin Fen say that fixed-gear bikes were selling like hotcakes, he became curious as well.

"This morning, Director Liu Ming of the steel plant canteen sent us a message."

"He rode his fixed-gear bicycle around the entrance of the steel factory canteen and captivated the workers who came to eat breakfast."

"Many workers have been asking Liu Ming about the information on this car and its price."

"After hearing Director Liu Ming say that the fixed-gear bicycle only costs 160 yuan, they all begged Director Liu Ming to help them buy one."

Qin Fen said excitedly.

"160 yuan a unit?" Liang Ming was stunned when he heard Qin Fen's words.

"Yes, Director Liu Ming sells them for 160 yuan each, but we approve the price for him at 120 yuan each."

Qin Fen knew what Liang Ming wanted to ask and explained.

Liang Ming then realized that Liu Ming had directly increased the price by 30% to sell it.

However, how much Liu Ming can sell each unit for is up to his skill.

All Liangji Bicycle Factory needs to do is sell its products.

If the factory eats meat, the partners below should also get some soup.

Otherwise, who would risk their life for you?

"So, how many units did the steel mill order?"

Thinking of this, Liang Ming immediately spoke up and asked Qin Fen.

Qin Fen's face revealed a meaningful expression, and he said to Liang Ming, "Boss Liang, why don't you take a guess?"

"50 units?" Seeing Qin Fen's attempt to keep him in suspense, Liang Ming raised an eyebrow and asked.

Qin Fen shook his head.

"Could it be 100 units?"

Upon hearing Qin Fen's words, Liang Ming gave another number.

Qin Fen shook his head again.

"Director Qin, you should just tell me directly. I really can't guess it."

Liang Ming rubbed his temples, saying with a headache.

Seeing that Liang Ming hadn't guessed it, Qin Fen smiled and said, "Boss Liang, the steel mill has an order for 150 units!"

"so much?"

Upon hearing Qin Fen's words, Liang Ming's face showed a hint of surprise, and he said...

Based on the wholesale price of 120 yuan per fixed-gear bicycle.

150 units, that's a lot of money.

This represents nearly 20,000 yuan in sales.

In the mid-80s, when "ten-thousand-yuan households" were considered wealthy, their factory's daily order volume reached that amount.

Even though Liang Ming was mentally prepared, his heart still raced when he heard the number.

“Boss Liang, the county steel plant is, after all, one of the top state-owned enterprises in our Taoyuan County, with hundreds of workers.”

"An order of 150 units is actually not a large number."

Seeing Liang Ming's reaction, Qin Fen said with a smile.

To be honest, when he received the order telegram from the steel mill, he was also stunned for a moment, thinking that the other party had added an extra "0".

After clarifying the details, it was confirmed that the steel mill had indeed ordered 150 units!

After calming down, Liang Ming instructed Qin Fen:

"150 fixed-gear bicycles cannot be supplied to the steel mill all at once; some must be reserved for other partners."

Liangji Bicycle Factory can only produce 100 fixed-gear bicycles a day. Even if we take out yesterday's inventory, it won't be enough to supply the steel mill.

However, thinking that this order would allow Liu Ming to earn 6000 yuan and become half a millionaire, Liang Ming felt a little wistful and sighed!

"Don't worry, Mr. Liang. I've already spoken with Lao Liu. The 150 fixed-gear bicycles from their factory will be delivered over three days."

Qin Fen smiled and said after hearing Liang Ming's words.

If all the supply is given to steel mills, other partners will definitely have objections.

As the former director of the logistics department, Qin Fen naturally understood this principle.

Hearing Qin Fen's words, Liang Ming nodded and said, "You can handle it as you see fit."

Finally, he asked one more question: "How are the order volumes from the supply and marketing cooperatives and state-run restaurants?"

"Order feedback from state-run restaurants isn't that quick, since they only get customers around noon."

"Right now, only the hotel staff have booked about 10 units."

Upon hearing this, Qin Fen truthfully replied:

"The supply and marketing cooperative has more orders; we've already received 40 orders this morning."

"I estimate that the supply and marketing cooperative sells about 80 fixed-gear bicycles a day."

Upon hearing the data reported by Qin Fen, Liang Ming nodded, his expression showing some excitement, and said:

"With orders for 240 fixed-gear bicycles a day, it would be difficult for our factory not to take off."

240 fixed-gear bicycles represent a sales revenue of [amount missing].

Such astonishing sales figures, if they were to get out, would probably make countless factory owners envious.

However, Liang Ming only knew that the reason for such achievements was that the steel plant was located in the suburbs of the county, and the workers needed to use bicycles to commute to and from get off work.

Fixed-gear bicycles, a novel type of bicycle, directly captured their hearts.

It can be said that steel mill workers are the target consumers of fixed-gear bicycles.

But such a large order volume only happened once.

Even if other steelworkers wanted to buy them later, there would only be a dozen or twenty at most.

Although the supply and marketing cooperative only ordered 40 units, these orders came from both internal employees and external customers.

The supply and marketing cooperative's daily orders of several dozen units are the most stable source of sales for Liangji Bicycle Factory in the future.

"We will prioritize supplying orders to the county supply and marketing cooperatives, as they are our major customers."

Liang Ming gave Qin Fen some instructions.

Qin Fen nodded in agreement and said, "Okay, boss."

At this moment, Liang Ming remembered his aunt and Liu Guang, the urban construction bureau employee, and said to Qin Fen:

"Move those 10 fixed-gear bicycles from the state-run restaurant onto the truck, and I'll deliver them there myself."

Upon hearing this, Qin Fen didn't ask any further questions and simply instructed his men to do as instructed.

Since ancient times, restaurants have been the places with the best sources of information.

As the director of the state-run restaurant, Qian Jian was practically a know-it-all in Taoyuan County.

When Liang Ming brought these 10 fixed-gear bicycles to the county's state-run restaurant, Qian Jian felt very proud.

When he heard that Liang Ming wanted to find out about Liu Guang's character, he agreed without hesitation.

……

In less than half a day, Qian Jian had gathered all the information about Liu Guang into an envelope, handed it to Liang Ming, and sighed:

"Brother Liang Ming, this Liu Guang you asked me to investigate is also a pitiful, lovelorn man..."

A lovesick, pitiful person?

Upon hearing this, Liang Ming's face showed a strange expression, and he quickly took out the letter from the envelope to read it.

After reading it, he remained silent for a few seconds, then murmured softly:

"I never expected that this Section Chief Liu had a marriage when he was young. After his wife passed away from a serious illness, he didn't remarry for more than ten years. He is truly a devoted lover!"

Upon hearing this, Qian Jian nodded, then asked suspiciously, "Boss Liang, what grudge do you have against this Section Chief Liu Guang?"

"No, I was just asking around for someone else," Liang Ming said with a light laugh, shaking his head.

He didn't mention the matter between his aunt and Liu Guang from the county's urban construction bureau.

The contents of the letter reminded Liang Ming of an interesting anecdote about officialdom that he had heard more than ten years later in his previous life when he first started his real estate business.

That was the director of the Municipal Construction Bureau. He was over forty years old and had never married or had children. His only hobby was going home after get off work to cook and read. He was a very honest and upright official.

In his past life, many businessmen wanted to cater to his preferences but couldn't find a way to do so.

And that bureau chief happened to be surnamed Liu.

"Let's give the contents of this envelope to Auntie and let her decide for herself..."

Liang Ming murmured softly.

He didn't care about Liu Guang's future career; he only cared about whether his aunt was happy.

If Auntie chooses to be with Liu Guang, Liang Ming will naturally give her his full support.

After all, who would refuse the uncle of a future director of the municipal construction bureau?

If his aunt cares about Liu Guang's previous marriage, Liang Ming will firmly stand by his aunt Liang Juan's side.