After being reborn, the school beauty's entire family knelt down to repent.

The test results impressed Li Ming greatly.

After Li Ming's report was published, it triggered a huge social response, once again bringing Chen's electric blankets into the public eye.

Almost overnight, Chen's electric blankets became a hot topic of conversation on the streets and alleys, known to every household.

More and more people are starting to pay attention to Chen's electric blankets, and the phone is ringing non-stop with inquiries. Chen Ming's factory is in short supply, and the factory has started to work overtime to produce more.

Chen Ming's father, Chen Yitian, looked at the mountain of orders piled up in the warehouse, his eyes narrowing into slits with a smile.

He couldn't stop grinning from ear to ear, patting his chest and boasting to everyone he met: "Look at all these orders! My son Chen Ming brought them all in! My son is so successful! A hundred times better than his dad! Back in the day, I..."

He paused, as if recalling something, "When I was his age, I was still toiling in the fields for a living! Unlike him, who's now a big factory director!"

He added, "This kid has been smart since he was little. I knew he would amount to something!"

As Chen Ming looked at the bustling production scene in the factory, he was thinking about a longer-term plan.

"The publicity effect of newspapers is only temporary," he thought.

"For Chen's electric blankets to have a long-term future, a stable sales channel is essential," he pondered.

"Relying solely on retail is definitely not enough. We need to find ways to cooperate with some large shopping malls and supermarkets to distribute our products to a wider market."

Chen Ming opened the Yellow Pages and called the purchasing managers of major shopping malls and supermarkets one by one to schedule meetings and promote his electric blankets.

Initially, some merchants were hesitant about Chen's electric blankets, as it was a new brand and market acceptance was yet to be tested.

"Director Chen, we've never really heard of this brand before."

"A manager wearing wire-rimmed glasses and with his hair neatly combed said, his tone tinged with skepticism."

"There are so many brands on the market now, why should we choose you?" another manager asked casually, crossing his legs.

Are your products guaranteed in quality? What about your after-sales service? What should I do if there are any problems?

Another manager fired off three questions in a row, leaving Chen Ming somewhat overwhelmed.

They are worried about product quality, after-sales service, and market response, and dare not take risks easily.

Some managers even rejected Chen Ming's cooperation request outright, believing there was no need for cooperation.

"I'm sorry, Director Chen, we currently have no intention of cooperating."

A manager's cold refusal left Chen Ming feeling utterly defeated.

However, after Chen's electric blankets were featured in the newspaper, the situation reversed, and many shopping mall managers took the initiative to contact Chen Ming, expressing their intention to cooperate.

"Director Chen, hello! I am the purchasing manager of Meiyuan Shopping Mall. I read the newspaper report and am very interested in your electric blankets. I hope to have the opportunity to cooperate."

"Director Chen, our shopping mall also wants to purchase a batch of your electric blankets. When can you arrange delivery?" The phone rang incessantly, keeping Chen Ming extremely busy.

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Chen Ming was not blinded by joy; he knew that choosing the right partner was crucial.

He carefully examined the reputation, business operations, and market standing of each shopping mall.

Several long-term partners were eventually identified, and formal supply contracts were signed.

After the contract was signed, a fat, big-eared shopping mall manager approached Chen Ming.

He patted Chen Ming on the shoulder warmly, his face full of smiles, but his eyes revealed a hint of shrewdness.

"Director Chen, congratulations! Your electric blankets are in high demand right now!" he said in a slightly flattering tone.

“Our mall is in a prime location, with a huge flow of people! Giving you this spot is the best display area!” He paused, then changed the subject.

"However..." He rubbed his hands together, looking at Chen Ming with greasy eyes.

"Director Chen, look, this is such a great location, shouldn't you give us a discount?"

Chen Ming smiled calmly, and said in a steady but firm tone, "Manager Li, you are right. Cooperation and mutual benefit are indeed the way to go in the long run. However, I have already offered the greatest possible discount on the price."

He paused for a moment, then explained tactfully, "As you know, raw material costs are rising and labor costs are not low either. If I lower prices again, my profit margin will be too small, and I'm afraid it will be difficult to maintain the normal operation of the factory."

Manager Li waved his hand dismissively, "Oh, Director Chen, business is all about give and take. If you give us a discount, our mall will help you promote your business and give you the best spot during promotional events, which will definitely boost your sales!"

As he spoke, he pulled a bulging red envelope from his pocket and discreetly stuffed it into Chen Ming's hand, saying in a low voice, "It's just a small token of my appreciation."

Chen Ming calmly pushed the red envelope back, saying seriously, "Manager Li, I appreciate your kindness. However, our factory's rule is to be transparent with prices and honest with everyone. I believe that with the quality of our products and the reputation of the market, we can definitely achieve a win-win situation."

Seeing that Chen Ming remained unmoved, Manager Li smiled awkwardly and changed his approach:

"Director Chen, how about this? Our shopping mall can increase our purchase volume and sell more at a lower profit margin! This way, your production capacity can also increase, and your costs will naturally decrease, right?"

Chen Ming pondered for a moment and said, "Increasing the purchase volume is indeed a good solution, and we can discuss it further. As for the price, there really isn't any room for further reduction."

"Oh, Director Chen, please be lenient!" Manager Li rubbed his hands together, a fawning smile plastered on his face.

He stuffed the red envelope into Chen Ming's hand again, saying, "Just to give your brother some face!"

He winked and hinted, "We're all business people, let's help each other out!"

Chen Ming calmly pushed the red envelope back, and said firmly, "Manager Li, you're wrong about that."

He paused for a moment, then said, "I believe in the quality of my products, and I also believe that our cooperation will be mutually beneficial."

He looked directly into Manager Li's eyes and said, word by word, "As for the rest, there's no need for that."

He reiterated, "Our factory's rule is that prices are transparent and we treat everyone fairly, young and old."

He picked up the contract on the table, pointed to the clauses, and said, "All the details of the cooperation are clearly written in the contract. We should act in accordance with the contract."

He added firmly, "I hope our cooperation will be based on fairness and justice."

Looking at Manager Li with a hint of warning in his eyes, he said, "If you insist on doing this, then I will have to reconsider our partnership."

Chen Ming said seriously, "I hope you can understand."