Parental Love: Jiang Weimin's Life of Lying Down

Chapter 112 Don’t Be Afraid of Offending People

"Xiao Jiang, things are getting a little tricky. They will definitely report us to the leader of the trading group. I must report this to President Song immediately."

"President, we are not in the same system as them. There is no need to be so worried, right?"

"Xiao Jiang, you don't know that the First Printing and Dyeing Factory plays an important role in Qingdao. If they complain to the leader, the leader will most likely favor them. I'm worried that you will be wronged."

"We are here to promote comic strips, not to design clothes for them."

“But the current environment is like this, and individuals must obey the organization’s arrangements.

They want us to say that we have problems with our thinking and are sabotaging Qingdao's foreign exchange earnings. If the Qingdao trading delegation leaders believe them, we will be in trouble."

"After all, we have helped Qingdao win an order worth 270 million. The leader of the trade group shouldn't make things too difficult for us, right?"

Feng Nan looked at Jiang Weimin with a worried look on his face and said, "It's hard to say. I'll make a long distance call to report the situation to President Song.

When they come over again later, you must not get into conflict with them."

Jiang Weimin nodded, indicating that he understood: "Okay, President, go ahead! I promise not to conflict with them."

Although he said this, Jiang Weimin actually didn't take the matter to heart.

Feng Nan glanced at Jiang Weimin, then hurriedly made a long-distance call.

Jiang Weimin returned to the booth and continued to work.

At this time, the crowd surrounded the booth again. These people didn't know what had just happened. They just wanted Jiang Weimin to design clothes for their factory.

Seeing so many people wanting him to draw designs, Jiang Weimin had another idea in his mind and then he shouted loudly: "Everyone, be quiet, be quiet, there are so many people, I can't design for everyone."

"Comrade Jiang, please design it for us first."

"Why should we design for you first? Comrade Jiang, design for us first."

The scene suddenly became noisy.

"Everyone, please be quiet and listen to me." Jiang Weimin said quickly, "I have a few conditions. If you can accept them, I can help you design it."

Everyone fell silent upon hearing this and asked in unison: "Comrade Jiang, please speak!"

Jiang Weimin smiled slightly: "The first is that any order generated using my design drawings must be charged a 5% design fee to our publishing house. And our publishing house also collected the design fee from the Third Printing and Dyeing Factory."

As soon as this was said, the crowd immediately fell into a commotion. Some people began to discuss, while others looked embarrassed. Giving Qingdao Publishing House 5% of the design fee was not in compliance with regulations.

But some people think that this condition is not excessive. After all, Jiang Weimin’s design is indeed excellent and can bring them more profits.

At this time, Director Liu came back happily, but as soon as he appeared, he was immediately surrounded by people.

Someone asked, "Director Liu, have you paid Comrade Jiang and his team the 270% design fee for the $5 million order as agreed?"

Director Liu smiled and replied, "Of course I gave it to them. We can't let them work so hard for nothing!" As he said that, he took out a distribution document from his briefcase and handed it to the person next to him.

After circulating it around, everyone found that even Qingdao No. 3 Printing and Dyeing Factory had agreed to this condition, so they also expressed their willingness to accept it.

Jiang Weimin waved his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet, and then continued: "This is only the first condition. There is also a second condition. If a manufacturer can bring an order of more than 2 US dollars to our publishing house, I will consider designing for them."

As soon as Jiang Weimin's words came out, there was an even bigger commotion at the scene.

"Comrade Jiang, if you don't want to design for us, just say so directly. It's not that easy to get an order," someone complained dissatisfiedly.

Others echoed: "That's right, that's right."

"Our publishing house is here to earn foreign exchange, not just to promote our comic books. If you're interested in cooperating, you can get a few sets from us and recommend them to us. If you're not willing, I can't do anything about it. After all, a $2 order isn't a lot."

"You ask us to get orders for you, and you also want us to share your design fees. You are treating us like farmhands!" someone accused angrily.

Comrade Jiang frowned and answered seriously: "Foreigners do like my design now. If you can help us get an order of $2, we can get a chance to get a large order.

Now everyone has equal opportunities, and you know it’s impossible to design for everyone.”

After hearing Jiang Weimin's words, many people walked away and did not want to help Qingdao Publishing House to get orders.

Jiang Weimin saw that some people had not left yet and said, "Brother Yun, send two sets of each version to the remaining manufacturers and ask them to help us display it."

At this time, Director Liu came over and said, "Xiao Jiang, you are planning to ask everyone to promote the comic strip for you!"

"There's strength in numbers! But many people don't even want to try!"

"Nowadays, people are not sure whether the clothes you design can bring in large orders, and some people are definitely unwilling to help you get orders."

"As long as someone can bring in orders and it works, it will be easy."

"Yeah, that's right. By the way, I saw President Feng left in a hurry. He must have gone to make a long-distance call to report the good news!

I just called our factory manager, and he asked us to fully cooperate with you. Now our factory has started full production. "

"Our president should not have gone to report the good news. Just now, the leaders of the first and second printing and dyeing factories came over and wanted me to draw the design.

But they didn’t want to share our design fees, so I refused. They said we were not cooperating with Qingdao’s foreign exchange earning efforts and went to report us to the leadership.

Our president should have gone to ask our president Song about his attitude towards this matter."

"How did things turn out like this?" Director Liu felt that things were becoming a little complicated.

"Well, Xiao Jiang, let me call our leader again." Director Liu said and quickly went to make another long distance call.

At this time, Feng Nan was anxiously waiting for Song Wenqing to call back.

After the call is connected.

"What's wrong, Lao Feng? Didn't we just start the business today? We received another order so soon."

"Boss, I haven't received any orders yet, but it's almost the same. Xiao Jiang designed two pieces of clothing for the Third Printing and Dyeing Factory and sold them for a total of 270 million US dollars."

"Xiao Jiang can also design clothes, so we should ask the Third Printing and Dyeing Factory for more cloth, after all, we have helped them so much."

"President, Xiao Jiang asked our publishing house for a 5% design fee, so the total foreign exchange of 13 US dollars is ours."

Song Wenqing immediately became excited when he heard this. "13 foreign exchange was given to us. Xiao Jiang did the right thing. He should pay us the design fee for designing clothes for them."

"Boss, is it because of the design fee that something went wrong?"

"What happened?"

Feng Nan quickly told the leaders of the Qingdao Trade Group that the First and Second Printing and Dyeing Factories were using their power to pressure others and did not want to pay the design fee, and said that they planned to report it to the leaders of the Qingdao Trade Group.

After hearing this, Song Wenqing also became anxious: "Feng Nan, I tell you, you must protect Xiao Jiang. Don't let Xiao Jiang suffer any grievances. In the end, we are also right in this matter."

Feng Nan asked with some concern: "President, what if the leader of the trading group is biased towards them?"

Song Wenqing answered firmly: "Everything depends on Xiao Jiang. What Xiao Jiang says is what it is. If Xiao Jiang doesn't want to paint, you can't let him paint."

Feng Nan was still worried: "But..."

Song Wenqing interrupted him: "No buts, you have to show me your attitude, even if you are the leader of the trading group, you have to stand up to me."

Feng Nan wanted to say something, but Song Wenqing had already told him firmly: "I'm telling you, if Xiao Jiang becomes alienated from our publishing house because of your attitude,

Then you can go to the workshop and work there for the rest of your life! As long as I am here, you will never be able to turn things around."

Feng Nan finally understood the seriousness of the matter and nodded quickly: "I understand, President. I promise to follow Xiao Jiang's opinion."

"That's right. Xiao Jiang is working hard to earn foreign exchange for our publishing house. We can't let him down."

"I understand, President."

"Old Feng, I know what I said just now was unpleasant, but you have to know that with Xiao Jiang, our publishing house will get better and better.

This is not exaggeration. Xiao Jiang's understanding of the publishing industry and his innovative thinking have made me see unlimited potential.

Moreover, the fact that Xiao Jiang's comic books are doing so well proves his ability. If we can get his support, our publishing house will be able to move to a higher level.

We will have more and more room to move forward.

We are not in the same system as the printing and dyeing factory, even if we really offend the leader of the trading group.

We won’t be allowed to attend the conference next time. With Xiao Jiang’s current ability, that city won’t reserve a booth for him.

So don’t be afraid of offending others and protect Xiao Jiang well.”

Feng Nan took a deep breath and calmed down. After listening to Song Wenqing's instructions, Feng Nan also knew what to do next.