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Chapter 153: Zhou Factory Director's Astonishment
Chapter 153: Zhou Factory Director's Astonishment
Zhou Chenglei and Jiang Xia arrived at the shipyard, and the security guard let them in without hesitation.
By now, almost all the skilled workers in the shipyard knew that they were the shipyard's heroes.
Zhou Factory Director had just finished a meeting and taken a sip of water when he received a call from the security guard, informing him that Zhou Chenglei and his wife had arrived. He decided to wait for them in his office.
As soon as Jiang Xia and Zhou Chenglei entered the office, Zhou Factory Director warmly said, "Xia Xia, you've come at the right time. Are you interested in joining our shipyard at the Guangzhou Fair? We offer 100 yuan per day, including accommodation and meals!"
100 yuan per day was a very high offer, and it was unlikely that any other factory would pay that much for a translator.
However, Jiang Xia only wanted to earn commissions, a performance-based income.
Moreover, if she agreed to the shipyard's offer of 100 yuan per day, Jiang Xia wouldn't be able to earn money from other factories.
This was a rare opportunity, and she wanted to maximize her knowledge as wealth. So, Jiang Xia said, "Factory Director Zhou, I might not be able to work exclusively for the shipyard. The editor-in-chief of the publishing house also wants me to be a translator at the Guangzhou Fair. She has recommended me to several factories!"
Zhou Factory Director was surprised that someone had beaten him to it! He overlooked the word "only" and became anxious when he heard that she might translate for others instead of the shipyard. He had already reserved the translation position for her and hadn't considered using anyone else. Even Factory Director Xu had agreed to this arrangement.
"Xia Xia, our shipyard really needs you. Factory Director Xu and I have already reserved a spot for you. Whatever other factories offer you per day, we can match it!"
He couldn't believe that any other factory in the city could compete with their shipyard's financial strength. One hundred yuan per day was a very generous offer.
Jiang Xia smiled and said, "It's not about the money. I've already promised the editor-in-chief of the publishing house and discussed it with other factories. I won't be working exclusively for one factory; I'll be translating for several. So, it's not convenient to postpone."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Factory Director said, "Xia Xia, if you're translating for several factories, why not work for our shipyard? Are you disregarding our relationship? Help us out! Don't leave out our shipyard! I'll still offer you 100 yuan per day!"
Jiang Xia smiled and said, "There's no need to give me 100 yuan per day. After all, I'll be translating for several factories, and I can't stay at the shipyard all the time. How about this: I won't ask for a daily wage of 100 yuan. If I can secure orders for the shipyard, you only need to give me a 0.1% commission on the transaction value. If I don't succeed, you won't owe me anything. This way, the shipyard won't lose out, and I won't feel awkward. What do you think, Factory Director Zhou?"
Zhou Factory Director was taken aback when he heard this. A look of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he asked, "A 0.1% commission? How does that work?"
Jiang Xia explained, "It means that I won't ask for a salary from the shipyard for my translation work. As long as I secure a deal, a 0.1% commission on the transaction value is all I need. In other words, for a deal worth 100 yuan, I'll get 0.1 yuan, and for a 1,000 yuan deal, I'll get 10 yuan. If I don't succeed, you won't owe me anything."
Zhou Factory Director felt that Jiang Xia was at a disadvantage. What if she didn't succeed? Wouldn't she be working for free?
Jiang Xia smiled and said, "It's just a part-time job, after all! I'll also be translating for other factories, and they'll pay me on commission. With so many factories, I'm sure I can secure at least one deal. But if Factory Director Zhou feels that I'm at a disadvantage, you can give us a discount when we come to buy a ship next time."
Why would she be at a disadvantage? The Guangzhou Fair attracted foreign merchants, and if a deal was reached, it would be in the tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even millions!
A successful deal of 100,000 yuan would earn her 100 yuan, a million yuan would be 1,000 yuan, and ten million yuan would be 10,000 yuan! While there was no guarantee of success, those seeking smaller profits could play it safe. By working steadily and earning a few dozen or a hundred yuan per day, one could easily make over a thousand yuan at the Guangzhou Fair.
To make a fortune, one must take a leap of faith! As the saying goes, take a chance and your bicycle might turn into a motorcycle!
She was willing to give up stability for a chance to earn ten thousand yuan a day and strike it rich.
After all, the Guangzhou Trade Fair lasted for about half a month. If she only earned a hundred or so yuan a day, she might as well go fishing at sea!
Zhou Factory Director said, "Don't worry about that. We agreed that we'll give you a discount when you buy a boat. So, you really don't want a salary, just a commission? If the deal doesn't go through, you won't get a single cent!"
Jiang Xia replied, "I'm very sure. Since I'm not just translating for the shipyard, I won't take a salary. I only want a commission!"
The director smiled and said, "In that case, your translation fee will be based solely on commission. Don't regret it later!"
With a daily rate of one hundred yuan, a thousand and five hundred yuan was the minimum she could earn from the trade fair. How big of a deal would she need to secure to earn that much in commissions?
Jiang Xia laughed, "How could I regret it? If the deal goes through, just don't go back on your word and not give me a 0.1% commission."
"I definitely won't! If the deal goes through, I'll make sure you get your commission. What kind of person would I be if I didn't? Our shipyard is huge, and we keep our word!"
Jiang Xia smiled, "Then it's settled. I'll only take a 0.1% commission on the transaction amount, not the profit!"
"Deal! I understand, the transaction amount."
Jiang Xia asked, "Director Zhou, is the Kent Ring ready?"
The director's eyes lit up at the mention of this, "It's almost done! It'll definitely be ready for the Guangzhou Trade Fair. That calcium silicate preheating method you mentioned before, we've also figured it out and tested it. It works great!"
Jiang Xia was relieved to hear this and smiled, "That's great!"
With improved technology, the chances of successful deals were higher!
Neither Jiang Xia nor the director could have imagined that these technological advancements would shine at the trade fair, especially the Kent Ring.
"So, how much longer until my family's boat is ready?"
The director laughed, "I was just about to call you. Come over on the 10th, that's the day the new boat can be launched. After the launch, if there are no issues, the boat will be ready for delivery!"
The 10th was the second day of August, the day their house construction would begin, wasn't it? Jiang Xia looked at Zhou Chenglei.
Zhou Chenglei understood her gaze and nodded, "Yes, that's the day."
Jiang Xia smiled, it was indeed a double celebration.
Only nine days left, it's almost here!
The director asked, "What are you doing on that day? Do you have something planned?"
Jiang Xia replied, "Nothing much. Even if we have something on, we can still come to collect the boat. It's a good day, there's a celebration in the village."
The director agreed, "Yes, it's a good day. I specifically chose an auspicious date for the new boat launch ceremony."
Jiang Xia asked for some shipyard materials from the director to review in advance, preparing for the trade fair. After that, she bid farewell and left.
After they left, the director calculated the 0.1% commission. How big of a deal would he need to secure to earn one thousand and five hundred yuan?
After all, he had never heard of someone asking for a commission without a fixed salary. Usually, people preferred a fixed salary.
As he did the calculations, he was stunned.
A transaction of one million and five hundred thousand yuan would earn him a commission of one thousand and five hundred yuan?
His heart skipped a beat. If the transaction amount was ten million, wouldn't the commission be in the tens of thousands?
Damn!
The director's heart raced. Could Xia Xia really have the confidence to secure a deal worth tens of millions?
Director Zhou: Damn! I've been had!
Haha...
Readers, take a guess, how many tens of thousands will Xia Xia earn with her silver tongue?
(End of Chapter)
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