Chapter 38 Everyone has a price

Bartlet's father is a very responsible father, or he is a father who loves his family very much, he basically accompanies him throughout the social activities every week, and takes care of the children very patiently and considerately, but this business is so important that once you give up, the quality of life of the family will be greatly reduced. And once successful, Bartlet's father's goal for many years is equivalent to achieving it, he will step into the industry of large wholesalers, not just small and medium-sized wholesalers.

Okay, in fact, An Feng originally arranged something similar.

An Feng is not a person who waits for the opportunity to come, seeing that he is trapped during this time, he began to look around for opportunities to mobilize Bartlet's father to go out of town and pester Vera's mother...... However, because he is too young and all small movements must be achieved by adults, he does it carefully. Thinking of the murderous mercenaries he will face in the future, he must keep this matter from all his acquaintances.

In this case, the limited solution is to find a real business opportunity, and then let the business be noticed by Bartlet's father, and generate spontaneous initiative...... This is a bit difficult for Bartlet's father of the Gu family, because An Feng doesn't know how much money can make Bartlet's father burst out of initiative and be willing to "can't take care of the child" for a short time - the last point is Bartlet's father's insistence and his outlook on life.

Therefore, choosing the right trade quota has become the first threshold. Theoretically speaking, the larger the value of this order, the easier it is to make people tempted, but the big list is not the turn of small and medium-sized wholesalers like Bartlet, and the small order is ...... Maybe Papa Bartlet was dismissive.

Bartlet's father's trading firm was not large, and the goods he had on hand were not unique and monopolistic. Most of the paints he deals in are marine paints, and a small part are household products. Gringos are very rigid in doing business, and once they identify a businessman, they may use the products offered by that businessman for the rest of their lives. It is precisely by virtue of this "customer loyalty" that Bartlet's father has a regular group of customers, and he can do business leisurely without having to work hard every day.

A few years ago, Bartlet's dad moved to Leeds City with the intention of taking a step further in this big commercial city and making himself a big businessman. But with this move, he immediately realized how difficult it was for him to move forward with the "customer loyalty" that had previously brought him so many benefits. If you want to open up the market and develop new customers, you have to make your target customers betray their previous providers...... It's hard.

During those days of hard work, the couple supported each other along the way. For the sake of the family, Vera's mother returned to her old job and went to a nursing home to work as a nurse; And Bartlet's father has to make money and take care of his family, and there are some places that he can't help but care about Scarlett.

But no matter how hard it was, the family finally came out. Now that Bartlet's father's business is on the right track, he begins to want to compensate the family a little more...... In this case, with a smaller trade volume, Bartlet's father must have chosen to give it up - and he couldn't get by anyway.

In these years, although the British network is developed, it has not yet reached the level of the 21st century, many professional websites have not been connected to the grid, as well as information sharing, and need to be accessed through professional interfaces, the Internet search engine has not yet appeared, An Feng does not want to attract the attention of others, so his work is very slow, these few days of hard work, he has just screened out two or three trade lists, and is about to compare in the search for a suitable opportunity to make Bartlet's attention, suddenly a pie fell from the sky and smashed on Bartlet's father's head...... Was this An Feng's luck, or Bartlet's father's?

Papa Bartlet's spoke on Thursday night, and before he spoke, he had made a vague decision, which had been communicated to Vera's mother. When the boarding mother and the boarding father successively said their reasons, Bartlet's father was still hesitating, and An Feng decided to guide this matter in the direction he wanted.

"Belgium holds a tender? How could it be...... Papa Bartlet, how did he find you? An Feng asked with a confused expression.

"I dealt with a friend of this client, and he should have recommended it - yes, the client mentioned the friend's recommendation from the beginning......"

An Feng immediately asked: "What kind of goods did you provide to his friend?" ”

Bartlet's father replied casually: "This, there is no need to check it, I must have a bill of goods in my computer, let me check ......"

The topic smoothly turned to Bartlet's father's business. Bartlet's father didn't see the problem in the manifest that came out, An Feng ...... Of course, it is necessary to continue to induce: "Is there anything special about this shipment?" Otherwise, why did that Belgian merchant go to England to order, is there no similar goods in Belgium? ”

In fact, in this era, because the Internet is not yet developed, people still rely on word-of-mouth and advertising to do business. Belgium may have something similar to what Papa Butlet's had on hand, but the customer certainly didn't know about it.

Bartlet's father was silent for a moment on the manifest, then immediately went over and grabbed the phone and dialed the salesman: "William, do you remember ......?"

Bartlet's dad read the code on the shipping bill and asked, "...... Do you remember what this cargo is? ”

Something the other party said, Bartlet's father hung up the phone and came back and said, "An environmentally friendly paint with a very low formaldehyde content." But this paint, both in color and firmness, is inferior to the old products of the past. ”

An Feng skipped Bartlet's father's complaint about the goods, made a thoughtful appearance, and said with a sudden face: "In this way, the other party is here for environmentally friendly paint - there are definitely few similar products in Belgium, and even if there are, customers don't know." ”

Bartlet's father jumped up all of a sudden-An Feng's words were deeper, that is, the other party came for Bartlet's father, for the environmentally friendly paint he had on hand, and as long as he went, he could get the list.

Regardless of Butlet's father's previous decisions, the scales in his heart had begun to tilt.

At this time, An Feng decided to push it again, and he continued to make a contemplative appearance: "Which manufacturer produces this environmentally friendly paint, and do they produce other products?" Dad just said that there is a problem with the firmness of the paint, has the manufacturer launched an improved version?

Also, how did this Belgian customer suddenly think of eco-friendly paint. Dad just said that this paint is defective, why is this defective paint also interested - everything has a result, there must be a reason before it, so what is the reason? ”

This, Bartlet's father knew, and he immediately replied: "That customer is a yacht manufacturer, I guess this batch of paint is not what he wanted, it was specially specified by the person who customizes the yacht?" ”

An Feng is not a person who is willing to give up knowing half of the reason, he continued to ask: "I'm afraid the people who play yachts are all rich people, right?" Why did he suddenly specify environmentally friendly paint? ”

"Because a few years ago, studies showed that formaldehyde in paint can cause baby ......," Vera's mother, as a professional medical assistant, immediately introduced a pair of professional terms, and then said: "Recently, the newspapers have been talking about it...... Kane, I remember you loved to read newspapers. ”

An Feng nodded and continued to induce: "So, what is the attitude of the rest of the yacht manufacturers?" ”

Daddy Bartlet, who couldn't sit still, added: "Other yacht builders must be moving on to it...... It's going to be big business. ”

It's time to throw your own bait.

An Feng rubbed his forehead and recalled: "Belgian ......, oh, I remember that France is near Belgium, it seems that a certain seaside city in France has recently been painted all over the city in order to welcome some festival......

"Cannes!" Scarlett had already been induced, and she really interjected at the right time: "The Cannes Film Festival in May, I was regretting that there would be no holiday in May, otherwise I would have been able to watch big stars." ”

Bartlet's father added unconfidently: "There are a lot of painters in France, and they also produce environmentally friendly paints. ”

"But how many mature products are there for luxury yachts? If you bid for this reason, how sure is it? An Feng asked calmly.

It's going to be a billion-dollar business, and I don't believe Bartlet's dad is not moved.

"Yes, that's a good reason. Try it, there's nothing to lose anyway", the more Bartlet's father chattered, the more confidence he felt, and he immediately jumped up and rushed to the telephone to start arranging. Let the guys find the paint producer and let the clerk prepare the bids...... A large number of arrangements were made, and when he hung up the phone and returned to the sofa, An Feng had already convinced Vera's mother.

Kane took Scarlett to London, and they took the train back by train. A friend of Kane's in London will be with them", Vera's mother wanted Bartlet's father to explain: "Kane's friend is from the West End of London, he is 1.8 meters tall, but he is slightly mentally deficient. He boarded at Leeds Special Education School and was going to visit his family in the West End, and they were all going back together, but with their own activities in London.

Kane also has a few fellow villagers in London, who he says he can have lunch with. I'll call tomorrow to make sure, and if they agree to the reception, Scarlett and Kane, I think the two children going to London together may not be a ......"

When Vera's mother said this, she hugged An Feng and kissed her fiercely, and said appreciatively: "Our Kane is very capable, I believe he won't get lost." ”

"And me?" Scarlett was dissatisfied with Mama's eccentric eyes: "We've been to the British Museum, and I know how to ride in a car. I'm a first-year student and I know 'don't talk to strangers' and call the police if something happens...... I'm going to be Yo Anfeng's friend Argyle, who is silly and silly, tall, strong, and is said to be the 'best sparring partner'. ”

After a pause, Scarlett added, "Argyle listens to Kane and often waits at our school gate...... Oh, he also recently had plastic surgery, and he's not ugly anymore, but his face is covered with bandages, and it's a little ugly. ”

"Facelift? What plastic surgery do small children do? Papa Bartlet, who was clearly in a good mood, asked in a relaxed tone.

"Argyle has big eyes and small eyes, her lips are turned out, and her teeth are ...... violently" Scarlett, a gossip girl, immediately explained how Argyle won the attention of a welfare fund and was sent to Leeds Special Education School to study. And Argyle continued to work here and there during his school years - in fact, he couldn't sit idle. In just a few weeks, he has made a name for himself as the 'best sparring partner' in London to Leeds.

In fact, the sports circle is not big, the coaches know each other, and everyone usually pays attention to the excellent seedlings. Even if you don't know each other, you know everything when you ask each other. So Argyle's job in Leeds went very well, and when the coach saw a silly big man standing outside his stadium and smirked, he guessed that it was Argyle from London, hooking his little finger, so Argyle took up his post.

An Feng knew that Argyle often skipped class to go to the gymnasium, and he understood Argyle's behavior, on the one hand, Argyle was used to this kind of life, and on the other hand, only in the gymnasium, this homeless child felt that he was "useful". So he only asked Steven to come forward and inform the coaches that the salary must be paid normally and that it should be credited to the designated account. As for tipping, that's not a big deal.

Argyle had a good time, and he remembered one thing in mind: follow Kane to have meat to eat. Every day before school, he likes to go to An Feng's school to hang around, sometimes just to listen to An Feng's instructions, and sometimes to give An Feng the pocket money he earns to An Feng for safekeeping. After going back and forth, Scarlett gradually recognized the big man, and after Argyll's plastic surgery was completed, Scarlett looked at him more pleasantly.

It is really a majestic thing to have such a "big man" hanging around all day long. At least whoever wants to bully her must first think about whether he can afford to provoke Argyle.

Scarlett finished introducing Argyle's background, but in fact, Bartlet's father was absent-minded at this time, and Vera's mother had been completely persuaded by An Feng, so there was no suspense in this negotiation. After Scarlett finished speaking, Batlet's father absentmindedly took out his wallet, counted the 300 pounds, thought about it, and urged Vera's mother: "Do you have any change there?" Give them another 200 pounds. ”

"Do you need so much?" Vera's mother was a little surprised.

"This is a consultation fee for Kane...... I think he deserves so much."

Vera's mother took out her wallet without hesitation, and Bartlet's father sat next to An Feng in the child's shocked face, and thought for a moment before saying: "I asked the salesman just now, maybe Kane is right, the yacht manufacturer is trying to find a way to find environmentally friendly paint, and this business is for the environmentally friendly paint I have on hand."

I've also called paint producers, and it's said that they've been working on this paint five years ago and have really made new breakthroughs recently, so that I can bring more and better samples to Belgium.

Thank you, Kane, for reminding me that I would have the salesman recommend my cargo to more yacht builders, and I think that if we recommend my goods to the Cannes government on the grounds of 'environmental protection', we have a very good chance of winning the bid – it's a multi-million dollar business.

If the Cannes business is successful, I will have more time to spend with my family. Kane, if this business is done, I'll pay you a consulting fee. If there will be similar incidents in the future, please remind me more and thank you for your contribution to this family. ”

Bartlet's saying this is not the end, An Feng, who was sitting opposite him, knew that foreigners were not used to being humble, they often thought that what they said must be sincere, if you dare to be humble and polite, they will dare to think that you are sincere and refusal, and you dare to have no burden of conscience...... Non-payment. So he couldn't be polite, and neatly took the money handed by Vera's mother, and waited quietly for Papa Bartlet's to continue talking.

Since the last time he repaired the car, Bartlet's father has vaguely admired An Feng's thinking, and IQ is not something that can be surpassed by individual efforts. He sorted out his thoughts and said: "I don't think the yacht builder's business is a big problem, but there is still a bit of a problem with Cannes. The first is that our product is still flawed, and if it is questioned on this point, what can we do?

Second, we're bound to meet a lot of competitors, so what if we come across something like that? ……”

An Feng grinned and said steadily: "Environmental protection is not without a price. This cost needs to be borne by both the promoter and the user......"

As a businessman, as a successful businessman, Bartlet's father didn't need to mention too much, he immediately followed An Feng's reason, and his tone was sonorous as if he was speaking at the venue: "Yes, at this stage, the environmental protection paint industry is very immature, but if no one supports them and no one buys their products, they will lack financial support and be limited to the point where they cannot be developed." The industry may be in decline. Now, it's time to pull out our wallets and prove our eco-friendly aspirations with real action. ”

"Speaking of similar products...... Do you have experience in large-scale application of similar products? I think that as long as I win the yacht business, there will be enough reasons to convince the Cannes government. An Feng continued to induce.

"That's right, we have practical applications, as well as experience in large-scale construction......" Batlet's father couldn't sit still, he walked around the house to sort out his thoughts.

Well, An Feng won't be involved in the next thing. An Feng sat on the sofa and whispered to Vera's mother about all the preparations for Saturday, in order to reassure Vera's mother, he took out his mobile phone by the way - this was the first time he showed his mobile phone: "Vera's mother, I have this, you can contact me at any time." ”

Vera's mother was stunned for a moment, clapped her hands, and said, "I was still thinking about it just now: maybe we can buy a contracted mobile phone to facilitate mutual contact...... Kane, why didn't you say it earlier if you have a mobile phone? ”

The rest falls into place.

Early in the morning of the weekend, Vera's mother sent An Feng and Scarlett on the train, and after the ticket inspector asked about the situation, she immediately hung a green badge on An Feng and Scarlett. This is an "unattended" badge in which children will be escorted out of the station by a conductor who will be on the train at all times.

The train is about to start, and Argyle has not yet appeared. Scarlett still doesn't feel the importance of Argyle, in her mind, having An Feng by her side is enough, "Brother Kane" can help her deal with all the troubles, but Vera's mother and An Feng are a little restless, Vera's mother is worried about the change of plans, An Feng is wondering: What happened to delay Argyle?

"Maybe ......," said Vera's mother, embarrassed, "if one of the big men doesn't show up, maybe we should cancel the trip?" ”

The first bell rang for the departure, Vera's mother was hesitating, Argyle's burly body appeared at the gate of the station, and Scarlett shouted for joy: "Here he comes, here he comes." ”

An Feng's gaze suddenly froze - Argyle, who was wrapped in bandages, had a few light brown spots in the inconspicuous part of his shirt, which were bloodstains, fresh bloodstains.