novelraw Chapter 476 - 474: Brother Wu’s Boldness
Chapter 476 - 474: Brother Wu’s Boldness
Lin Wan raised her eyebrow and smiled, "Brother Wu, how much do you want?"Wu Liu saw Lin Wan’s expression and immediately felt delighted, "Little Sis, how much do you have?"
"Brother Wu, do you want more than the department store?"
Lin Wan’s words made Wu Liu burst into laughter, "How much stock can the department store want? I want more than them."
Lin Wan was pleased upon hearing this, "All the goods are at home. Brother Wu, come with me and have a look at them."
"Alright, alright, alright."
Lin Wan had just recently restocked with three thousand items. Over two thousand items were already ready.
Yesterday, Sister Zhao even called to place an order.
Sister Zhao really has the brains, considering a few neighboring cities.
Her shipment volume is far greater than the department store’s.
During the National Day holiday, some units provided quite a bit of welfare and bonuses, it’s a good time for travel and shopping. "I have a few hundred of each item here; Brother Wu, which ones do you want?" Lin Wan took her directly to her west room.
The west room was stuffed full of goods, inside Shi Lan and Hu Lijuan were still sewing nonstop.
"A few hundred pieces, alright, I’ll take them all."
Lin Wan could tell from Brother Wu’s tone that he still felt it was too few.
Brother Wu chose the most expensive items.
"Red short casual down jackets, all four types of wool coats, windbreaker top, blue-gray cotton coat, just these few. Give me however much stock you have now."
"Brother Wu, first tell me where you’re selling these. If it’s locally, the prices must be the same."
"To the Central Plains, to the south; they need to wear these right now over there."
"Red short casual down jacket, thirty-eight each. Wool coat, thirty each. Windbreaker tops fifteen each. Blue-gray cotton coat forty-five bucks, Brother Wu. I’m giving you these prices at the lowest, much lower than the department store. Since you’re selling out of province, you’re the only one there." Lin Wan felt relieved now, and Wu Liu smiled contentedly, "Little Sis Lin, I’m very satisfied with your prices." He had done his research at the market these days.
"However, Sis, your clothes don’t have any trademark or packaging; the style and fabric are nice. If they were packaged, it would be better, people might feel they’re premium goods, even posing as overseas items wouldn’t be a problem."
Lin Wan listened to this and gave a bitter smile, "Brother Wu, I’m just doing small-scale business; this is the first time the output is big. With Brother Wu’s reminder, I should really visit the Industrial and Commercial Bureau."
Wu Liu nods in agreement, "Best to get a trademark registered."
Lin Wan nodded.
"Most of my goods go to those wealthy and powerful people, they don’t mind the money. What they care about is the status."
Lin Wan understood Wu Liu’s words; this world is filled with those who have money wherever you go.
"Brother Wu, buy these this time, next time I will make sure the packaging is good."
"Alright..."
Lin Wan calculated the goods Wu Liu wanted; Shi Lan and Hu Lijuan hurriedly helped prepare them.
Lin Wan poured a cup of tea for Brother Wu, letting him wait in the living room, while she too rushed to help prepare.
Three hundred pieces per type, totaling two thousand one hundred items, Wu Liu’s car couldn’t carry them all in one go.
Using Lin Wan’s phone, he called one of his men, asking him to bring a truck over for loading.
Before leaving, apart from settling the bill, Wu Liu didn’t forget to leave a few bags of milk powder for Lin Wan, no charge.
Four bags of milk powder, Brother Wu really is generous. Lin Wan had no choice but to pack a few more clothes for him.
In the end, Lin Wan also gave him a few jars of sauce made by Shi Lan, "Brother Wu, this sauce is made by a sister of mine, take it home and try it out." Wu Liu accepted without hesitation and, before getting into the car, laughed, "Little Sis Lin, remember to tell me if you have any good products in the future, I will sell anything as long as there’s money to be made."
"Alright, I will definitely inform Brother Wu next time." As Brother Wu left, Shi Lan and Hu Lijuan beside her jumped up.
"Who is this Brother Wu, asking for quite a lot?"
"Yes, and all are expensive items."
Lin Wan looked at the two and explained, "This Brother Wu does foreign trade, usually getting foreign goods, but if there are good local items, he wants them too. This person likely has some capability and knows many wealthy individuals."
"That’s good, we will be busy again," Hu Lijuan spread her hands and laughed.
Selling so much at once, Lin Wan was happy too, "Definitely, tomorrow I’ll go to Cotton Street to bring some more back."
"Saozi, I’m starting school the day after tomorrow, I won’t be able to help you much then."
"No worries, Saozi has many people around, you just study well. Don’t forget to bring milk powder when you go home later."
"I know, Saozi."
Stealing some leisure time, Lin Wan called Han Yi. She called at noon to the school reception.
Lin Wan waited all afternoon after notifying the reception to inform Han Yi, but upon calling again, the receptionist said Han Yi was on a mission.
It’s unknown when he’ll be back.
How is it that he’s on a mission during school? She thought Han Yi would return for the holiday.
When Hu Lijuan left, Lin Wan prepared a few pieces of clothing suitable for her.
Hu Lijuan refused them, but Lin Wan forced her to accept.
"Saozi, most of the clothes I wear now are given by you."
"Just wear them. Study well at school, are you dating anyone?"
Lin Wan’s words made Hu Lijuan’s face turn red, she replied shyly, "Saozi, I haven’t."
Lin Wan laughed, "That’s good; even if you do decide to date, keep your eyes open and find a good one."
"I know, Saozi." Hu Lijuan was embarrassed and awkward, she didn’t wait for Lin Wan to finish speaking and rode her bike away.
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Mu Qing had only three days off; she dragged Lin Yinghui all over Z City and even took him to look at the area below their home, though they didn’t go upstairs.
Shopping, watching movies, doing all things couples do, Mu Qing had to start training again.
These days they couldn’t meet during the day, but could briefly meet at night after training. "Qingqing, my train ticket is for tomorrow morning."
At the hostel, Lin Yinghui held Mu Qing close, his tone full of reluctance.
Mu Qing buried her head in Lin Yinghui’s arms and silently nodded.
After a long time, she spoke, "The intense training is over, things aren’t as tight, I will write to you when I can."
"Alright... make sure to call me when you have time."
"Mm, when you go back, say hi to Auntie and Xiao Wan for me."
"Okay." Mu Qing looked up with eyes filled with moisture, her smile was helpless yet brimming with warmth, "Silly, you’re leaving, can’t you say something else?"
Lin Yinghui laughed, gently stroking Mu Qing’s smooth face, his deep voice carrying some anticipation, "Qingqing."
As soon as the words fell, Mu Qing shushed him and tiptoed.
"We’ll do things as you said, no matter when it is, I’ll be silently waiting for you." Lin Yinghui and Mu Qing discussed many things these days, but they didn’t dare risk talking to Mu Qing’s parents.
Mu Qing knew her parents well; both were as vain as each other, securing their position would make them sacrifice their children without a second thought. Given Lin Yinghui’s current situation, it doesn’t even register in their eyes. Without sufficient certainty, she didn’t dare to let Lin Yinghui go to her parents and disclose everything. They must plan this long-term.
Lin Yinghui understood too; this isn’t something achievable with just courage yet. He currently lacks that capability, so he can’t take risks, fearing he’d anger Mu Qing’s parents and stir up trouble they couldn’t control. Therefore, for now, they could only endure the predicament.