in2ebook Chapter 146 Joint Venture, Competitors
Chapter 146 Joint Venture, Competitors
Upon hearing Liang Ming's words, Director Qin was taken aback.
After a few breaths, his expression became agitated, and he murmured:
"Yeah, why can't we produce fixed-gear bikes?"
"We provided the blueprints for fixed-gear bikes; they merely provided a production facility."
"As long as we want to produce, we can find our own space, hire workers, and produce and sell our products!"
At this point, Director Qin looked intently at Liang Ming and said, "Mr. Liang, you've truly awakened me from my dream! I really don't know how to thank you enough..."
Hearing Director Qin's words, Liang Ming smiled and said, "Brother Qin, look at what you're saying, we're friends!"
"It's only right for friends to help each other."
"Why are you thanking me?"
At this point, Liang Ming paused for a moment, then continued, "Besides, we're producing fixed-gear bikes together, so we're partners. We're all in the same boat, so there's no need to be so polite."
Director Qin thought Liang Ming's first words were fine, but after hearing the second half, he immediately realized what was going on.
"Mr. Liang, are you also going to produce fixed-gear bikes?" Director Qin asked.
"What? Brother Qin, you don't want to cooperate with me?"
Liang Ming countered with a question.
The design blueprints for this fixed-gear bike were provided by Liang Ming.
Although it was sold to the Second Sports Equipment Factory, no copyright agreement was signed between the two parties.
Moreover, in this era, there is little concept of copyright. If a product sells well, various high-quality imitations and counterfeit goods will soon appear on the market.
Now that Director Qin has left the Second Sports Equipment Factory, Liang Ming naturally wants to take back the fixed-gear bicycle for his own use.
Upon hearing Liang Ming's words, Director Qin realized that this "fixed-gear" was actually Liang Ming's creation.
Partnering with Liang Ming to build a factory is perhaps the best option at this stage.
"Boss Liang, look at my mouth, I misspoke."
Director Qin quickly slapped his mouth, then said to Liang Ming:
"I would be more than willing to cooperate with you, Mr. Liang."
Hearing Director Qin's words, Liang Ming smiled and said:
"Director Qin, that's wonderful."
"You have experience in logistics for sports equipment factories, so the matter of rebuilding the factory should not be a problem for you."
“I will provide the funding and blueprints, and you will be responsible for the technology, production, and management. I believe our bicycle factory will definitely thrive.”
Upon hearing this, Director Qin's face also showed excitement, and he asked, "Boss Liang, do you mean you want me to be the factory manager?"
"Director Qin, you're not willing?" Liang Ming asked back.
Liang Ming's words had already made his meaning clear.
Director Qin nodded quickly and said, "Yes, yes!"
Previously, although he was the director of the logistics department of the Second Sports Equipment Factory, his status in the factory was among the top tier.
But compared to the factory secretary, factory director, and deputy factory director, he is still somewhat lacking.
Now that he can take on a senior management role himself, he is naturally happy to do so.
"Director Qin, how much start-up capital do you think our sports equipment factory will need for construction, recruitment, and initial production of fixed-gear bikes?"
Upon seeing that Director Qin had agreed, Liang Ming immediately changed his mind and asked.
Upon hearing this, Factory Director Qin pondered seriously and said:
“I think if we were to set up a sports equipment factory, we could start with a smaller production scale, focusing on producing fixed-gear bicycles.”
“A small-scale bicycle factory like this only needs to hire a few dozen workers. The initial start-up capital of about 3 yuan is enough to handle all the details.”
"Okay, Director Qin, I'll give you 3 yuan first. You can build the bicycle factory as soon as possible."
Without wasting words, Liang Ming immediately said to Factory Director Qin:
"We'll split the shares of this bicycle factory 70/30, I'll take 70% and you take 30%. I'll be in charge of funding, and you'll be in charge of production and management. Any problems?"
Upon hearing this, Factory Director Qin thought for a moment and said, "You provided the fixed-gear design blueprints. I'm only responsible for production and management, yet I only get 3% of the shares. You're at a huge disadvantage."
“In that case, I will also contribute 10,000 yuan myself, and we will consider it as a joint venture to build a factory, with the shares split 70/30 as you said.”
After all, Director Qin had worked in logistics for so many years, so he could afford to come up with 10,000 yuan.
Upon hearing this, Liang Ming wanted to say something, but before he could speak, he was interrupted by Factory Director Qin.
"Mr. Liang, it's settled then."
Seeing that Factory Director Qin's attitude was firm, Liang Ming didn't waste any words and nodded:
"Okay, Director Qin, we'll do it your way."
After agreeing on the terms, the two immediately drafted a cooperation agreement in the house.
Liang Ming invested 3 yuan, holding 7% of the shares in the bicycle factory, while Factory Director Qin invested 1 yuan, holding 3% of the shares.
Looking at the investment ratios from this perspective, it seems fair, but in reality, Factory Director Qin got the biggest advantage.
Liang Ming had many novel ideas in his mind, including not only fixed-gear bicycles, but also folding bicycles, BMX bikes, and flexible bicycles.
Every new bicycle launched is bound to generate a strong market response.
As long as Factory Director Qin works diligently under Liang Ming, he will have no trouble making a fortune in the future!
"Director Qin, I wish our bicycle factory would become the largest sporting goods factory in Taoyuan City in advance?"
After signing the agreement, Liang Ming raised his glass of baijiu and smiled at Factory Director Qin.
Upon hearing this, Factory Director Qin's expression became incredibly excited. He raised his glass of baijiu and said to Liang Ming:
"Mr. Liang, it's a pleasure doing business with you!"
The two men's glasses of baijiu clinked together, splashing wine everywhere.
No one expected that this would happen in the office of the head of the logistics department of the Second Sports Equipment Factory.
Thus, a company with assets worth tens of billions and ranking among the top 100 in the province was born.
The next day, Liang Ming went to Shitou Village and spoke with the village chief, Zhang Wen, about stopping the purchase of duck feathers.
He also felt that he had acted unfairly by stopping the duck feather trade so abruptly.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Wen said that a clothing factory owner happened to be in their village and wanted to place a long-term order for duck feathers to produce down jackets.
The two hit it off immediately, and the duck feather trade was thus perfectly resolved.
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After leaving Stone Village, Liang Ming gave Factory Director Qin 3 yuan as factory construction funds.
After regaining his composure, Factory Director Qin demonstrated remarkable execution ability.
In less than three days, he found the site for Liangji Bicycle Factory.
This factory site used to be a small workshop producing kitchen utensils; though small, it had all the necessary functions.
After Director Qin took over, he made some simple repairs and purchased some production equipment, and the factory was ready to go into operation.
Factory Director Qin quickly contacted manufacturers for all the equipment needed to produce bicycles.
Three days later, when Director Qin obtained the production license for the bicycle factory, the production equipment was also delivered to the factory.
Factory Director Qin personally went to the site to debug the equipment and recruit workers.
In less than two weeks, all the preliminary work for the bicycle factory was completed.
On the day the bicycle factory was built and started construction, Director Qin did not hold a grand ceremony. He simply offered sacrifices to the "three domestic animals" for the equipment, set off firecrackers, and then led the workers to start producing fixed-gear bicycles.
"Director Qin, isn't it too simple of us to start work so early? When other factories finish building, they usually invite industry professionals, have dozens of tables, and receive celebratory flower baskets and such..."
Inside the factory, Factory Director Qin was supervising the workers in producing bicycle parts when Liang Ming leaned close to his ear and couldn't help but say something.
“Our factory is small, there’s no need for all this red tape.”
Factory Director Qin didn't take it seriously and said:
"Besides, we don't have the time to do these things."
"No time?" Liang Ming asked, puzzled.
Factory Director Qin looked at Liang Ming and said in a deep voice, "I've received news that the Second Sports Equipment Factory is preparing to increase the production scale of fixed-gear bicycles!"
"Once they complete mass production, their fixed-gear bicycles will be flooded into the market."
"Based on the reputation of the Second Sports Equipment Factory over the years, our Liangji Bicycle Factory's fixed-gear bikes are going to be stuck with us!"
At this point, Factory Director Qin looked at Liang Ming and asked:
"Mr. Liang, do you think we still have time to throw a grand opening banquet for our new factory at this time?"