250: Chapter 250: Selling Bracelets at the Settlement Center

They would definitely be eager to cooperate with the Huatong Chamber of Commerce immediately and quickly implement the establishment of the Chamber of Commerce's branch Settlement.

This way, when the Chamber of Commerce sold goods and made money, they could also use it for another wave of marketing, killing several birds with one stone.

Therefore, the Chamber of Commerce would not directly sell goods to them; only the Settlement could do this.

With money to be made, the Settlement was naturally tireless.

Sure enough, Baishan Settlement had several groups of people arrive early in the morning, all from various Settlements around Changjing City.

"Mayor Xu, you're too ruthless! The mosquito repellent bracelets sold for 10 points at the Chamber of Commerce, but they're 20 points here?" a man from another Settlement asked, dissatisfied.

"What you're saying isn't right. 10 points is our Settlement's internal price, and each person can only buy one. If you think it's expensive, you can certainly wait. Once the Chamber of Commerce in your Settlement opens, you can get the goods for 10 points," Mayor Xu said.

The man was so choked up he couldn't speak.

"As everyone can see, Baishan Settlement is already on the right track. Once all industries gradually resume work and production, and taxes are generated, frankly, we won't even care about these points. The reason the Chamber of Commerce agreed to let us purchase in bulk is simple: they hope this bracelet can be popularized as quickly as possible. If the bracelet is popularized, the safety of the people can be guaranteed, and the infection rate can be reduced. This is also the fundamental reason why the Chamber of Commerce is willing to provide you with loans in advance to purchase the bracelets. I've explained the reasoning very clearly; whether you want to buy them is up to you to decide," Mayor Xu said.

Sometimes people are like this: the more you try to market to them, the more indifferent they become. The more indifferent you are, the more they feel like they'll miss out if they don't buy.

This business isn't selling bracelets; it's selling future risk. Whether they are willing to choose risk or spend points to deal with this risk is something only they can weigh.

"How about this: the bracelets can't all arrive at once. Those interested can go to the Finance Department to pay a deposit, and those not interested can look around the Settlement. When the goods arrive, we will, according to the order of the list, entrust the Chamber of Commerce to deliver the goods to each of your Settlements," Mayor Xu said.

Some people hesitated, while others gritted their teeth and made a decision on the spot.

They had also analyzed that it was their hesitation that caused them to miss out on those 20 spots last time, directly leading to one missed opportunity after another. So, they secretly warned themselves that they must never hesitate again.

The points they had were originally lent to them to buy the bracelets. If they didn't buy them, the points in their hands wouldn't generate any value.

Someone bought them, and others who were still hesitating, not wanting to fall behind, all went to pay their deposits.

The situation with other cooperative Settlements was similar; the lines and marketing strategies were all agreed upon beforehand, so the sales volume was quite good.

Calculating based on a minimum of 300,000 people per Settlement, for each Settlement sold, they would have a gross profit of 3 million points. After deducting the future delivery fees entrusted to the Huatong Chamber of Commerce, they could still net over 2 million. If they sold to a dozen Settlements, they could easily make 20 to 30 million.

The points were earned satisfyingly. With just a few words, and no investment needed, they were already very satisfied with this profit.

The heads of the various Settlements who went to purchase the bracelets, after concluding their transactions, went out for another look. In particular, they visited the branches of the Huatong Chamber of Commerce and the Mercenary Guild, and they were deeply moved.

The changes brought by the Chamber of Commerce entering the Settlement were too obvious.

The most evident change was that the entire atmosphere of the Settlement was different. People were all smiling and full of vitality. Unlike their own Settlements, which were everywhere gloomy.

Secondly, everyone's living standards had clearly improved, and people were no longer disheveled; they were all clean and tidy. "When one has enough food and clothing, one knows honor and shame"—this saying is absolutely true.

Also, the Guild branch brought electricity to the entire Settlement, which was incredible.

Electricity is the fuel for social progress; with electricity, the Settlement has opportunities for development.

They saw the dazzling array of goods in the Chamber of Commerce and the long line of applicants in front of the Guild, and they were filled with mixed emotions, regretting their past actions.

This was another grand sight since the apocalypse.

However, beneath this grand sight, undercurrents had quietly begun to form.

...

Capital, Council Building.

"Please, have a seat!" Baili Ji said.

Everyone sat down at the sound of his voice.

"I've asked you all here today because there's something I'd like to hear your opinions on. Councilman Jing, please explain the situation to everyone," Baili Ji said.

Councilman Jing, Jing Cheng, Council Member, Director of the Culture Department.

At the same time, there were several other people in the meeting room:

Director of the Legal Department: Director-General Pang Lejia;

Director of the Civil Affairs Department: Shang Yangping;

Director of the Security Department: He Jinghui;

Director of the Finance Department: Chen Guanxuan;

"It's like this: yesterday, Niu Xingwang, the president of the Huatong Chamber of Commerce, contacted us, wanting to invite another group of Experts and professors to Binjiang. He plans to establish an academy there, named Huatong Business School. He also consulted us on what procedures are required to establish an academy," Jing Cheng said.