Rich in the 70s: I Made a Rugged Veteran a Millionaire-Chapter 99: Fabric Trade

Having received the items, Jiang Cheng first went to find Director Leng, as many things she couldn’t accomplish alone.

Inside the room, Director Leng sat on a reddish-brown bench, with a brown long wooden table in front of him.

Sitting opposite, Jiang Cheng was taking out items one by one from a plain burlap sack.

"Director Leng, since foreigners are here in Hua Xia, they more or less have certain intentions."

"Even if they’re not doing big business, at the very least they have decent economic conditions."

"Through these days of interaction, I’ve learned from conversations with them that they prefer exquisite items with Hua Xia flair."

"Instead of waiting for them to choose, why not take the initiative?"

Director Leng nodded in agreement.

It makes sense! The process of collecting wool isn’t important; what’s important is that the wool is in hand.

Facing Jiang Cheng, who spoke eloquently, without exaggerating or her usual rambling, she was serious and gave examples to prove her point.

"Considering tomorrow is the last day of the itinerary, according to the foreigners’ mindset, I want to host a farewell party. These items are what I’ll use to decorate the party."

As Jiang Cheng spoke, she laid out items with exquisite patterns on the table.

Pandas on chopsticks that are adorable and charming, stunning landscape painting tablecloths, bookmarks with bridges and flowing water portraying distant tranquility.

From napkins to chopsticks and spoons, to silk cloth fans and bookmarks.

Director Leng looked at Jiang Cheng with increasing seriousness.

"Director Leng, this is my rough plan. The planning time is short, and many things didn’t get prepared in time. I’m wondering if you approve or disapprove?"

Jiang Cheng finished speaking, awaiting Director Leng’s approval.

Director Leng stood up, agreed right away, and gave his hand with great importance.

"Ms. Jiang Cheng, thank you."

Jiang Cheng and Director Leng shook hands, with a light smile, she said, "I only wish for my country to flourish and prosper."

"Good! It definitely will!"

Director Leng was moved by Jiang Cheng’s words.

Their hands released, Jiang Cheng reminded, "We need to get busy preparing."

Director Leng agreed, appointing Jiang Cheng to take full control, with everyone cooperating with her.

As night fell, Jiang Cheng, along with hotel staff and foreign trade staff, as well as Factory Director Fang and Manager Mu who continued to work overtime, got busy together.

At three o’clock in the morning, Jiang Cheng finally returned to her room.

Back in her room, she sprawled on the bed, her mind still working.

Jenny engages in the fabric business, John sells tableware, Smith owns several gift shops...

Jenny is straightforward, with a life-saving connection, a slight push will win her over.

John is meticulous, especially fond of items with stories, a good approach from that angle.

Smith is quite proud; a provocative approach seems effective.

... 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

Jiang Cheng’s mind was racing; every success didn’t come easily.

From the moment she met foreigners, she was calculating what she could sell to them from around her.

Time quietly passed as Jiang Cheng calculated.

At five in the morning, Jiang Cheng washed her face with cold water, refreshed herself, changed her attire, and headed straight to the kitchen.

Along the way, any waiter or staff who saw Jiang Cheng greeted her with beaming smiles.

This young lady had conquered them with her skills and tangible benefits.

The thought in everyone’s mind: as long as they follow Jiang Cheng, money might come.

Jiang Cheng greeted everyone, never calling a name wrong.

Once she entered the kitchen, Chef Dong personally prepared golden flower rolls, millet porridge, secret recipe cucumbers, and a slice of ham for her.

"Thank you, Chef. After tasting your cooking, I probably won’t find braised pork appealing."

"Hahaha! No worries, I’ll make you a jar of my secret meat sauce to take home as a dish."

Jiang Cheng immediately agreed, saying, "That sounds great, but I’ll provide the meat! Otherwise, I’d feel bad eating it."

Chef Dong agreed readily but thought he’d just add more meat to it when the time comes.

Chef Dong continued cooking, according to Jiang Cheng’s suggestions.

Jiang Cheng quietly finished her special breakfast in the back kitchen, then started getting busy.

After breakfast, Jiang Cheng went to the dining hall, checked the setup, and patiently waited for the foreigners to arrive.

The first to come was Jenny.

Jenny enthusiastically rushed over to Jiang Cheng, her amazed eyes circling around Jiang Cheng.

"Jiang—you look beautiful!"

"Thank you for the compliment; I think so too."

Jiang Cheng’s confidence led her and Jenny to exchange smiles.

Today, Jiang Cheng wore a dress with simple style but a beautiful pattern, reminiscent of ink wash painting.

"Jiang, this pattern is stunning; there’s an indescribable feeling."

Jiang Cheng nodded with a smile.

Isn’t it indescribable!

Freshly splashed ink from yesterday, it’s a pure ink wash dress.

"Jenny, if you like it, I can give you a piece, though I didn’t make it into clothing, just fabric. The pattern is slightly different."

Jenny’s eyes lit up further upon hearing this.

"You have fabric? Can I see it?"

"Of course."

Jiang Cheng rightfully said, "You’re my friend, and I’m very happy to share with you."

Jenny was very pleased.

"Oh my! Jiang, I just recalled we agreed to talk about fabrics."

Jiang Cheng pretended to just remember, patting her head, "I shouldn’t have forgotten."

Jenny consoled her, and together they headed to the room.

Inside Jiang Cheng’s room.

Jenny expected to see only a few types of fabrics but unexpectedly saw beautiful silk flowers and intricate table linens.

Truly every item matched her aesthetics.

Jiang Cheng didn’t rush, simply letting Jenny observe.

Because she knew these fabric patterns were very popular with foreigners.

Jenny was indeed moved, and she began discussing with Jiang Cheng.

"Jiang, do you have a lot of such fabrics?"

"I’m not very sure; these were obtained through favors to give you as a farewell gift. Do you like them?"

Jenny nodded immediately.

"I know this is a business taboo, but I really like them."

Jiang Cheng delighted in Jenny’s happiness and cautiously suggested, "Shall I ask for you?"

"Really? That would be great! Thank you, Jiang."

Jiang ’Middleman’ Cheng officially went to work.

Jiang Cheng connected the dots, called in Director Leng, Factory Director Fang, and had Jenny sit in a room.

Jiang Cheng, as the middleman and sometimes translator, helped both sides understand supply and demand.

Jenny likes fabrics with artistic taste, though such fabrics are not abundant, leaving Jenny unsatisfied with the quantity.

"Jiang, I really like them, but the quantity is a bit less. Not worth taking a boat trip as shipping is expensive."

Jiang Cheng calmly nodded, taking a booklet from Factory Director Fang beside her.

"Jenny, whether you purchase fabrics from any factory, production time is necessary. Why don’t you look at the factory’s catalog and see if there are any patterns you like?"