Iron Bull Legend

Chapter 1473: The Wise Man's Plan 63

"That's good. Tell me when you're done and I'll ask my friend to get you some more." The two of them went upstairs while talking. Xiao Ma led Tie Niu to the door of Principal Han's office, gave him a look of "May you wish me the best", then turned around and went straight into his own office.

"Knock knock knock...Knock knock" Tie Niu raised his hand and knocked on the door, waiting to be summoned by President Han University inside.

"Come in!" a deep and clear voice came from inside. Tie Niu opened the door and pushed it open to look inside. Facing him was a somewhat old desk, behind which sat a majestic figure in his fifties.

Principal Han had slightly thin cheeks, thick eyebrows, a high nose bridge, and a dignified and upright look on his face. Sitting there with a height of over 1.7 meters, he gave Tie Niu an innate sense of majesty. When he saw Tie Niu pushing the door, he raised his eyes slightly, then snorted softly through his nose.

"Hello, Principal Han, do you have something to talk to me about?" Tie Niu walked in confidently and stood quietly opposite Principal Han. He looked into Principal Han's eyes with a slight smile on his face.

Han Fusheng stared at Tie Niu quietly for more than ten seconds, feeling the calmness of the young man opposite him. Finally, he felt a good impression of Tie Niu in his heart, "Sit down, I have something to talk to you about."

"Thank you, Principal Han." Tie Niu respectfully sat on the chair opposite Principal Han, his body straight with his buttocks resting on one-third of the chair, giving Principal Han even more courtesy and respect.

"The idea you just gave to Shaanxi and Gansu Province, if Shaanxi and Gansu Province really has a good harvest next year, with such a huge output, how do you plan to sell so many products, Comrade Tie Niu, this is no joke. You may not be familiar with the timing and situation in Shaanxi and Gansu Province, but the land there is one of the largest potato producing areas, comparable to your Northeast?" Han Fusheng stared at Tie Niu's eyes with some concern.

"Haha, it's just a small matter. The output of Shaanxi and Gansu provinces alone cannot meet our domestic demand. I have three plans to absorb the national product sales in this matter. You can rest assured." Tie Niu immediately understood Principal Han's concerns.

"Tell me what the three plans are." Han Fusheng immediately became interested, because he was very curious. If Shaanxi and Gansu provinces really followed his instructions, or if other provinces followed suit and planted large quantities of potatoes, it would lead to overcapacity and reduce farmers' enthusiasm for planting. It would be a challenge to the government's credibility, and even a crisis.

"One is to use Hualiang's marketing network to consume part of the production capacity. You should be familiar with Hualiang. Their marketing network has spread all over the country. This is also the best way to sell products in all provinces. They can use their own sales outlets to distribute part of the products to thousands of households..." Tie Niu was interrupted by Principal Han before he finished speaking.

"Comrade Tie Niu, can our ordinary people accept the French fries and potato chips you mentioned? Do they know how to eat them? These are all new things. If you hadn't told us today, we would not be familiar with how to make these products. Have you considered these issues?" Han Fusheng stared into Tie Niu's eyes.

Tie Niu could tell from Principal Han's interruption that he was a responsible leader. He deeply felt Principal Han's concerns about asking him to come over.

"This is also a very simple thing. We can conduct on-site demonstrations in Hualiang and let people who come to shop taste it for free. We can teach them how to eat it. With the vigorous development of reform and opening up, people's livelihood has also been improved accordingly. It is okay to eat some snacks." Tie Niu explained his method.

"Well, then the cost should be quite high, right?" Han Fusheng asked again.

"Yes, there are not only personnel promotion costs, but also material usage costs. However, these costs are worth it for promoting a product. Part of it is paid by the manufacturer, and part is arranged by Hualiang, the operator. This is also a win-win situation for the cooperation between the two parties."

"Are you so confident that you can promote these quickly?"

"Principal Han, the products I mentioned have long been available abroad, but our current conditions and living standards do not allow for them. However, as reforms deepen and people's living standards improve, consumption will also expand. Some small foods such as White Rabbit, oil-tea noodles, and biscuits can no longer meet people's living needs. This is also a manifestation of social progress."

"Well, what you said makes sense. So, what about the second method? Tell me about it."

"The second is the supply to restaurants and hotels. This is not only a snack, but also a dish that can be eaten by people of all ages. Overseas, it is sold in professional stores with French fries and fried chicken products. However, we have not yet formed such a scale in China. Therefore, we can directly promote it to restaurants. Such consumption is also very huge. This alone will consume the output of an entire province. The planting in Shaanxi and Gansu alone is not enough."

"Are you so confident? You also know the current consumer demand in our country."

"Principal Han, I am very clear about the consumption in this area. For example, if Principal Han wants to hold a family gathering or invite friends to dinner, there will definitely be ladies or children at the table, right? If there are children, do you think you can let the children eat the same food as you? Will you order some of their favorite food for the children?" Tie Niu stopped here and looked at Principal Han with a smile.

"That's for sure. For example, sweet and sour pork and stir-fried pork slices are what children and women like to eat. This is a theme on our Chinese dining table and everyone is familiar with it." Han Fusheng skillfully expressed his understanding and choice.

"Haha, Principal Han, these are habits that have been formed over the years. Since we are used to them, can we try something new? We can't just repeat the same thing over and over again. That's really monotonous. Some ladies or children are already tired of eating it. Can we try something different? You may not know that making sweet and sour pork requires a very complicated processing procedure, but French fries are different. They only need to be fried and can be served directly on the table. How simple and convenient."

"It's really that simple to serve a dish, this is impossible?"

"Principal Han, how about I demonstrate it to everyone at noon so that everyone can also taste the charm of French fries?" Tie Niu tempted Principal Han and put forward his request, hoping to dispel everyone's concerns and develop this simple industry as soon as possible.

"Okay, Xiao Ma, come here." Han Fusheng was also thinking about trying the French fries dish that Tie Niu mentioned. He was also thinking about the future prospects of this industry and why this young man praised it so much. As the person in charge of the Party School, he must keep a check on it for the people.

Xiao Ma ran over and stood respectfully beside Principal Han and Tie Niu, "Principal Han, what do you want?"

"Sister Ma, ask the cafeteria to buy some potatoes. Pick the big and regular ones. Also, prepare some sunflower oil. Sunflower oil is resistant to frying and tastes good." Tie Niu gave instructions to Xiao Ma before Principal Han could speak.

Xiao Ma looked at Tie Niu, wondering why Teacher Tie would make such an arrangement. Wasn't it Principal Han who called him? Could it be that Principal Han wanted to eat potatoes, or something? This old man was a little weird today, which was really unexpected.

"Just do as he tells us, we'll go down later." Han Fusheng looked at the puzzled Xiao Ma and a smile appeared on his face. He sat there leisurely and contentedly. At this time, he was really relieved. If this thing was not delicious, Tie Niu would not be so confident.

After Xiao Ma walked out and closed the door, Han Fusheng spoke anxiously, "Comrade Tieniu, please tell me about the third method. I am looking forward to it."

"The third is to export and earn foreign exchange. We can export French fries to Western countries and generate foreign exchange for our country."

"These French fries can also bring us overseas profits like other products. Is it that overseas countries lack these things? Don't they also have ingredients like potatoes?"

"Yes, but the potatoes in our country also have their own unique qualities. They are an important production area for French fries. Here, a pound costs only a few cents, and after processing, they can be sold for one or two yuan per pound. It's a small thing, but it's a big business. The profits are huge. It's also a specialty of our country."

"Ah, it can be sold for one or two yuan per pound, what a huge profit output this is? You are not making empty promises to me and fooling an old man like me, right?" Han Fusheng stared at Tie Niu in disbelief and confusion, as if he would jump up and hit someone if he admitted his lie the next moment.

"Principal Han, do you think I would dare to lie to you? Do you think I am the kind of person who deserves a beating? Haha, we have talked so much, shouldn't you reward me with a cup of tea? This is not Principal Han's way of hospitality." Tie Niu stood up with a smile, picked up the kettle on the coffee table, skillfully took out a piece of tea cake from his pocket, and made tea with swift hands and feet.

"No wonder the chief said you are Sun Wukong. You are really not the kind of person who can live a peaceful life. Okay, do it yourself." Han Fusheng had just said this when he smelled the fragrance of tea drifting into his nose. He stared with his eyes wide open and walked out from the desk and came to the coffee table.

"The leader is slandering me. Look at what a well-behaved child I am. I am only eighteen years old this year. How come I have become Sun Wukong? Do you believe this?" Tie Niu rolled his eyes and laughed.

"I think you are the Monkey King the chief mentioned. You, the chief is right. But what? You are a rare Monkey King. You are much better than those little bastards. You are not arrogant or impatient. You are practical and down-to-earth. Why don't you stay in our Party School? It's very comfortable here."