Back to the 1970s: Building My Fortune Through Time Trading-Chapter 396: The Agency Shopping Business Begins

Chapter 396: Chapter 396: The Agency Shopping Business Begins

Seeing Li Fuhua’s suspicious look at her, Su Xiaoxiao quickly took out her documents and introduction letter.

After reading the documents, Li Fuhua’s expression became even more complicated.

He thought that becoming the director of the storefront department at twenty-three was impressive enough, but unexpectedly, the young girl was only nineteen and already the sales manager.

Indeed, comparing people makes you feel inferior, and comparing goods makes you want to throw them away.

He cleared his throat and spoke: "Manager Su, right? What kind of cooperation are you interested in discussing?"

They were all part of the supply system, and normally, whatever Binhe City had, they should have here too. He wondered what kind of cooperation would be beneficial.

"It’s like this, we have a batch of quartz clock orders here. I wonder if Director Li is interested?"

"What?"

After hearing Su Xiaoxiao’s words, Li Fuhua was dumbfounded.

Quartz clocks were in high demand nowadays; why would anyone need to solicit orders?

Could it be because the price is too high and they couldn’t sell? Otherwise, how could such a hot commodity have trouble selling?

Thinking of this, he couldn’t help but ask: "Manager Su, what is your base price for these quartz clocks?"

Su Xiaoxiao was smart this time, and without hesitation, she clarified directly.

"Forty yuan per unit, no receipt required."

Li Fuhua stumbled a bit, almost bowing to her right there.

How much? Did he mishear just now?

He asked hesitantly: "Manager Su, I think I might have misheard. How much did you say the quartz clocks are per unit?"

Su Xiaoxiao repeated unhesitatingly: "Forty yuan each. Of course, if you need more here, you can get them for a yuan cheaper per unit."

"Hey! Li Goudan, are you damn suicidal, why are you pinching me?"

Chen Lingling yelped as Li Fuhua pinched her hard on the arm, then immediately raised her hand for a slap.

This cousin was becoming more unruly, daring to lay hands on his cousin.

Li Fuhua awkwardly rubbed his nose: "I thought I was dreaming. Just pinched you to see if it was a dream or not."

Chen Lingling stomped back unceremoniously: "Stop being so damn wishy-washy. Is the deal happening or not? If not, we’ll just find another place..."

Before Su Xiaoxiao could speak, she was getting anxious, aiming to lead Su Xiaoxiao away.

"Sis, you’re my dear cousin, I didn’t say I wasn’t interested. I’ll take you to our procurement manager right now."

With Li Fuhua’s connections, the deal was negotiated smoothly, and the other side immediately ordered a thousand units.

Su Xiaoxiao was very satisfied; with this public order, she could focus on her buying agent business later.

Her business trip was scheduled for a week, but she didn’t expect to get the order done on the first day.

Coming out of Hai City First Department Store, Su Xiaoxiao asked Chen Lingling: "Sis, do you know where Chenhe Village is?"

She remembered that Chen Guanghai told her about this place when selling sea cucumbers.

Chen Lingling didn’t answer her directly but asked her: "Why are you asking about Chenhe Village?"

Being unfamiliar with the area, Su Xiaoxiao relied on Chen Lingling for help with many places, so she didn’t conceal anything and told her everything.

"I happened to buy some sea cucumbers from a big brother last time. My family and friends really liked them, so I thought I’d bring some back when visiting."

"Oh my, no wonder I felt a connection with you. Guess what, Chen Guanghai is my uncle. You bought their sea cucumbers last time and helped the village a lot."

Chen Lingling looked at her with excitement.

Su Xiaoxiao didn’t expect such a coincidence, that Chen Lingling turned out to be Chen Guanghai’s niece.

"Come on, Sis, I didn’t expect us to have such a connection. I must treat you to a meal; you’re my lucky star. Otherwise, I’d be looking around like a headless chicken."

Su Xiaoxiao enthusiastically led Chen Lingling to the state-run restaurant; now she wouldn’t need to search for people like hunting in the ocean.

It’s not necessary to buy from Chen Guanghai; she mainly feared being deceived by locals as a stranger.

"It’s still early, why eat? Come on, I’ll take you there,"

Chen Lingling could barely focus on work in the afternoon, directly took leave from the unit, and hurried towards Chenhe Village with Su Xiaoxiao.

Chenhe Village was a small fishing village by the sea, where generations of residents had lived off fishing.

The land there didn’t yield much, and the grain grown was barely enough to keep them fed; fishing and net weaving were used to supplement their income.

Chen Lingling led her onto a bus, and after a bumpy ride, they finally reached Chenhe Village before dark.

At this moment, smoke rose from each household’s chimney, and the early-eating aunties were sitting in the yard weaving fishing nets.

The woven fishing nets could be taken into town for money, which helped supplement household expenses.

"My uncle’s house is just north of the village. Cross this street and head north. See, that courtyard over there is theirs,"

Chen Lingling led Su Xiaoxiao towards Chen Guanghai’s house.

Many familiar aunties greeted her proactively.

They were curious when they saw Su Xiaoxiao.

"Er Ya, who’s this young lady? She’s really pretty."

One of the aunties stopped to ask Chen Lingling.

Chen Lingling introduced generously: "Auntie, this is my distant cousin."

"Oh, oh, does your cousin have a partner? How old is she this year?"

After hearing this, the auntie became even more enthusiastic.

"Auntie, my cousin is already married, and her kids are several years old."

Chen Lingling quickly pulled Su Xiaoxiao away after leaving those words.

If they said she wasn’t married, a group of aunties would definitely gather and start matchmaking.

Previously, many families there valued boys over girls, and many baby girls were drowned at birth. As a result, over the years, there were fewer and fewer girls in the village, leaving more single young men.

The village was too poor, exterior girls didn’t want to marry in, and village girls were few. Many men reached thirty or forty and were still single.

Approaching Chen Guanghai’s house, Chen Lingling again cautioned Su Xiaoxiao: "No matter who asks, always say you’re married, okay? Otherwise, these aunties will never stop."

Su Xiaoxiao nodded; she didn’t want that hassle either.

Otherwise, having a crowd constantly recommending marriage would be maddening.

While talking, they arrived at Chen Guanghai’s doorstep, and Chen Lingling went ahead to knock twice on the door: "Uncle, it’s me, Er Ya."

Chen Lingling’s voice was loud, and after her shout, Su Xiaoxiao heard footsteps approaching from within the house.

Soon, the courtyard door was opened from inside, and a middle-aged woman who saw Chen Lingling standing next to Su Xiaoxiao, hesitated for a second: "Er Ya, who’s this girl?"

Afraid of being misunderstood again, Chen Lingling quickly explained: "Auntie, this is a distant cousin from my dad’s side. She has some business with Uncle."

Wang Xiujuan looked Su Xiaoxiao up and down and stepped aside: "Come on in; your uncle is inside. Perfect timing to join us for a meal."

Su Xiaoxiao glanced at Wang Xiujuan, sweetly saying: "Hello, Auntie."

Wang Xiujuan nodded and led the two indoors.

Inside, Chen Guanghai was drinking in frustration; recently, the state-run restaurant that ordered seafood from the town closed, leaving the village with one less source of income.