CHAPTER 374: CHAPTER 374: BRANCH FACTORY

"What are you thinking about?" Tang Yue looked curiously at Tang Mingli.

Tang Mingli spoke excitedly: "Xiao Yue, our factory is growing bigger and bigger, and I was thinking, maybe we could open another clothing factory in Jing City?"

"Jing City is the capital of Huaxia, and needless to say it has a big population. Plus, it’s well connected. If we open a branch factory there, in the future we could turn Mingyue Clothing Factory into a well-known brand. Wouldn’t that allow us to grow even more?"

Tang Mingli had already thought about opening a branch factory when an incident happened at the factory last time.

He realized then that it was not wise to put all eggs in one basket.

However, when it came to choosing the location for the branch factory, Tang Mingli was hesitant. Eventually, he decided on Jing City for two reasons: first, because Tang Yue was there, and second, because it’s the capital of Huaxia, and he thought if you’re going to do it, start in the most flourishing place.

"Little uncle, I agree." Tang Yue very much agreed with Tang Mingli’s idea. Jing City wasn’t as developed now as it would be in the future, and with the money they currently had, they could afford land in Jing City. If necessary, they could buy a somewhat remote but larger plot. After all, once the future development kicked in, even remote places would become conveniently accessible.

"Little uncle, take this money to prepare for opening the branch factory." Tang Yue handed the money to Tang Mingli.

Tang Mingli even thought about how to convince Tang Yue, but she decided so easily?

"Pfft~"

Tang Yue looked at the shocked expression on Tang Mingli and said: "Little uncle, I really support the opening of a branch factory. In Jing City, it will also be more convenient to draw design drafts. Moreover, little aunt might be able to go to Jing City in the future, and who knows, maybe my parents could also open a store there."

Tang Yue was full of expectations for her future life.

The uncle and niece got so caught up in their conversation that they lost track of time.

Wei Jiajia walked over quietly; the two were discussing enthusiastically. Although they had just started talking about the branch factory, they were already considering which personnel to send there, the scale of the branch, and the future direction of the clothing factory.

Wei Jiajia listened intently. Outsiders might only know that Tang Mingli went from being a restaurant runner to being the big boss of a clothing factory, not realizing how much effort he had put into this business.

Whether it was the hardship of starting out with a street stall or but later managing the clothing factory, Tang Mingli had always been hands-on, striving to do his best, and treated customers sincerely. No wonder those customers would keep on cooperating after the first time.

With good quality clothes, reasonable prices, and a friendly boss, anyone would know what to choose.

The next day, Tang Mingli and Tang Yue, the uncle and niece, invited Ding Chao for another meeting.

They had experience in running a clothing factory, but it was not enough compared to Ding Chao, who had been a factory director for over twenty years.

"What? You’re opening a branch factory in Jing City?" Ding Chao thought they would discuss the factory’s profits at the end of the year or the progress made over the year. He never imagined Tang Mingli and the others were planning to open a branch in Jing City.

Ding Chao was so shocked he didn’t know how to talk to the uncle and niece.

Jing City!

That’s the capital of Huaxia, the most prosperous place.

"Yeah, Brother Ding, we figured that having just one factory isn’t enough. With a branch factory, if there’s any issue here, the branch could help resolve it," Tang Mingli explained his thoughts to Ding Chao earnestly.

Although Tang Mingli and Ding Chao had an employer-employee relationship, Tang Mingli always regarded Ding Chao as a big brother, treating him like a friend and brother.

Since they planned to open the branch, naturally they couldn’t leave out Ding Chao, the experienced factory director. They’d be counting on Ding Chao’s expertise when the time came to operate the branch.

Of course, Tang Mingli and Tang Yue had already discussed the profit-sharing plan, deciding to give five percent of the profits to Ding Chao annually, on top of a proper salary.

Five percent might not seem like much, but all in all, it was more than Ding Chao’s annual salary.

"Mingli, setting up a branch factory in Jing City is one thing, but have you thought about how much it would cost to rent a place there? And where would the clothes manufactured there be sold? Currently, our orders can only fill production for a month. If we have two factories, the production capacity will be very high, and this is something we must consider for sales channels. Otherwise, producing a large amount of goods that end up sitting in the warehouse will tie up a significant amount of capital."

Since Ding Chao joined Mingyue Clothing, he’s been doing his job diligently and wholeheartedly, with the factory’s interest in mind. It’s undeniable that the rapid growth of the factory to its current scale is inseparable from Ding Chao’s dedication and responsibility.

"Also, in Jing City, where we are strangers, isn’t it a bit rash to just go and set up a branch there?" That’s what Ding Chao personally thought.

If he remembered correctly, even Tang Mingli had never been to Jing City.

"Brother Ding, I’ve thought about what you said. Most of our current clients are in the south, and the market in the north is almost non-existent," Tang Mingli also had his own ideas.

Opening a branch was imperative. Instead of setting it up in a city in the south, it would be better in the north. Out of all the cities in the north, the one he most wanted to go to was Jing City. If they had clothing factories both in the north and the south, they would be part of the same company, yet each would operate independently.

Tang Yue also offered her opinion at the critical moment.

After a long time, after hearing everything the uncle and niece had to say, Ding Chao realized that not only was it possible to open the branch in Jing City, but also that the sooner, the better.

"What?"

After Ding Chao agreed to the establishment of the branch factory, Tang Mingli relayed to him the earlier agreement with Tang Yue about the five percent profit-sharing with Ding Chao, and Ding Chao was so shocked his eyeballs almost fell out.

He knew very well how much the clothing factory could earn each year, and even his salary was quite generous. He had been a factory director for half his life, but it was at Mingyue Clothing that he received the best treatment. Receiving so much money, he felt even more obligated to give his all to the factory.

He thought he had to earn his salary, but he never expected that at this moment, Tang Mingli would propose such a condition.

Five percent of the profits – Ding Chao knew without calculating that it would be more than his annual salary.

"This is not appropriate," Ding Chao refused instinctively; the salary he got was already generous, and accepting profit-sharing seemed too much, as if he hadn’t done enough to deserve it.

"Brother Ding, it’s what you deserve. In the future, the branch will need you to be hands-on," Tang Mingli said jokingly.

Tang Yue also added: "Uncle Ding, little uncle is right. The Mingyue Clothing Factory here is now well-established, and the branch factory, from the start-up to the later stage of producing clothes, will greatly benefit from Uncle Ding’s involvement."