Market planning, get to work!

"Although the functions are relatively simple, the goods are quite new. They haven't appeared much, not just in Huangyuan, but almost nowhere in the entire mainland!" Zhao Dongchuan said with a smile.

"Of course, this calculator isn't cheap either. Currently, its main customer base consists of bosses who engage in speculation and profiteering, shopkeepers, and even accountants and leaders in certain departments... They can afford it and need it greatly!"

"This is a good thing! Accounting will be much simpler from now on!" Huang Laosan picked up an electronic calculator and said with a chuckle.

Afterward, Zhao Dongchuan instructed Huang Laosan to register and record all these goods.

Later, based on sales volume and inventory, he would make a preliminary estimate of demand and inventory, so he would know when he needed to make another trip to Pengcheng.

"Mr. Han, these are the accounts for the past few days, please take a look!" Huang Laosan handed over an account book.

Zhao Dongchuan looked at the sales for the past few days; they were basically unchanged, only about one or two tenths lower than at the very beginning.

Sales of electronic watches here had pretty much bottomed out; unless prices were lowered, there wouldn't be any significant improvement.

"Electronic watches in Huangyuan have almost sold out. We need to open up new markets. You and your brothers should discuss which areas are suitable for development, and arrange for a few sharp ones to go to the areas around Huangyuan City..."

"Okay, Mr. Han, I've long had this intention. It's just that before, there were fewer goods, and we were afraid there wouldn't be enough to sell in Huangyuan... Now that there are enough goods, I'll arrange it immediately!" Huang Laosan nodded in agreement.

"As for other items like flashlights and radios, you can sell them according to market conditions. You understand this better than I do, so go ahead and do it... Be careful!"

After discussing some follow-up plans and developments with Huang Laosan, Zhao Dongchuan let him handle it.

Then, Zhao Dongchuan left and went to the street, finding a state-run restaurant for a meal.

He hadn't had a proper meal after all the rushing around yesterday, so he ordered quite a lot.

Under the astonished gaze of the waitress, he single-handedly finished two plates of steamed white buns and several dishes.

Ignoring the strange looks from others, Zhao Dongchuan paid the bill and left directly, returning to his "secret base."

Normally, even with yesterday's ticket, he shouldn't have arrived in Huangyuan until the day after tomorrow. So, he couldn't show up these two days and could only stay as Mr. Han, wearing his system glasses.

For the next two days, Zhao Dongchuan stayed in the backyard. Besides his daily reading and practicing, he cooked his own meals. Each time, he would cook extra, storing the leftovers in his space to replenish the hot food there, in case of need.

One day, Zhao Dongchuan pushed his bicycle out of the courtyard, making several turns to find an opportunity to remove the system glasses he had been wearing. Then, with his satchel, he rode towards Jia Bing's house.

"Ding-a-ling!"

The bicycle bell rang. Zhao Dongchuan pushed his bicycle into Teacher Jia's courtyard, and Baron, the black dog, immediately darted out, wagging his tail ingratiatingly.

"Sorry, I don't have any bones for you today..." Zhao Dongchuan lowered his head, patted the dog's head, and said with a smile.

"Little Zhao, you're back?" Jia Bing pushed open the door and came out.

"Yes, I came back after finishing my business!"

"How was the exchange seminar with Pengcheng this time?"

"It was great. Everyone was very enthusiastic, the atmosphere was good, and I learned a lot through the exchanges!"

"Oh, Little Zhao is here, come in quickly!" Sister-in-law Shufen, with her big belly, came out and greeted him with a smile.

"Sister-in-law, your due date is in just a few days, why haven't you gone to the hospital to await delivery yet?" Zhao Dongchuan asked with a smile.

"Your sister-in-law dislikes the smell of the hospital and says it's more comfortable at home... Fortunately, the hospital isn't far from our house, just a short walk. I borrowed a donkey cart from someone, and if she goes into labor, we'll take her directly to the hospital!" Jia Bing pointed to a black donkey tied in a corner of the courtyard and said.

Zhao Dongchuan nodded noncommittally. In his opinion, it would be best for her to stay in the hospital these two days; it would be much more convenient if she went into labor. However, everyone has their own ideas, and he couldn't control it.

Zhao Dongchuan followed them into the house, drank a cup of hot tea, chatted with Teacher Jia and Sister-in-law Shufen for a while, left some specialty pastries from Pengcheng, declined Teacher Jia's kind offer of a meal, and then took his leave.

He still needed to go home and clean his room. It was a new residence, and he had only lived there for two days before going to Pengcheng on business, so it felt a bit lifeless.

Therefore, he planned to return to his new home, start cooking, and stay for a few more days.

Riding his bicycle, he made a detour to the vegetable market, buying a large pile of vegetables, eggs, and pork.

By the time he returned home, it was already afternoon...

After making himself a big meal, he took out a thermos, poured a glass of ice-cold beer, and enjoyed a delightful drink.

"Gulp, gulp... Ha!"

Cold weather and ice-cold beer are an even better match!!!

............

The next day, early in the morning, after drinking his porridge, Zhao Dongchuan rode his bicycle to the Cultural Center.

"Teacher Zhao... you're back!"

"Section Chief Zhao... long time no see!"

"..."

Zhao Dongchuan greeted colleagues he met along the way as he walked.

After a few days, everyone's enthusiasm for him had not diminished; instead, it had grown even stronger.

Perhaps it was because he often took leave for business trips, so people didn't see him often, which naturally made them more enthusiastic.

He walked into the office... finding that no one else had arrived yet. Zhao Dongchuan simply sat down, made himself a cup of tea, and began reading the editorial articles in the "People's Daily."

As he read through the articles, he clearly felt a strange undertone.

"The debate is quite heated!"

Zhao Dongchuan shook his head, put down the newspaper, and ignored it.

"Little Zhao, you're here!" Jia Bing walked in, carrying his bag.

"Good morning, Teacher Jia!"

"Hahaha, good morning!"

As colleagues chatted in their respective offices, the news of his return quickly spread throughout the Cultural Center.

People came to chat with him from time to time, and some even brought poetry manuscripts and novel drafts to ask for his guidance.

Zhao Dongchuan had no choice but to humor them, chatting and offering some general advice.

Seeing that he was a bit annoyed, Jia Bing used the excuse that Director Wang needed to see him, pulled him away from the crowd, and led him into Director Wang's office.

"Hello, Director Wang!" Zhao Dongchuan greeted with a smile.

"Hahaha, Teacher Zhao is back!" Director Wang still had his cheerful demeanor, completely unchanged.

"How was the exchange and study in Pengcheng?"

"This is a summary report of the seminar that I wrote!"

"And here's a group photo!" Zhao Dongchuan handed over a summary report and a photo. Yesterday, he had specifically asked Teacher Jia about the format for seminar reports, and he had written this report last night at home.

Director Wang took the report and the group photo, looked at them, and said with a chuckle, "As expected of Section Chief Zhao, you're getting quite good at this!"

"However, you only need to know a little about these things; there's no need to put too much effort into them. You should still focus more on your professional field. I look forward to your new works!!!"