Without any physical product, solely relying on the product catalog, within just two days, over two hundred and sixty orders were placed at the high price of 999 yuan, and a deposit of 30% of the payment was collected upfront!
It sounded like a tall tale, unbelievable. Yet, the solid sum of 79,000 yuan was right there.
This was nearly eighty thousand yuan!
And Li Mo had no intention of embezzling any of it?!
Wang Yu had always considered himself quite capable as a reborn individual, and Wu Lingling was a businesswoman with a great sense of the bigger picture and ambition. But compared to this guy, Li Mo...
This fellow was simply a marketing fanatic!
If he didn't go into sales or become a television shopping host, it would be a waste of his talent!
Wang Yu's expression was peculiar as he mused internally.
How strong did his marketing ability have to be? Forget about this era, even thirty years from now, he'd still be incredibly impressive.
If he were involved in live-streamed sales, there wouldn't be much room for those other streamers!
"What's wrong? Brother Wang Yu, you seem a bit unhappy? Did I charge too little for the deposit? I should have asked for 50% if I knew."
Li Mo mumbled nervously from the side, but his words only made Wang Yu and Wu Lingling more speechless.
Was this guy for real, or was he playing coy?
"Um, Brother Li Mo, are you sure these orders were placed by the students' parents voluntarily?"
Wang Yu's expression was strange as he waved the order forms in his hand, then looked at the piles of cash and coins.
"Naturally!" Li Mo smiled proudly. "Aspiring for one's child to succeed has always been the norm. Who wouldn't want their child to do well in school? Those parents who have the means and foresight to send their children to English cram classes will not miss any opportunity to improve their child's academic performance!"
Li Mo explained as he spoke, "They are all affluent families; this amount of money is not a significant burden for them!"
Wasn't that stating the obvious? A 30% deposit alone was nearly 300 yuan. Those who could afford it were definitely not ordinary families!
"But speaking of which, Brother Wang Yu, when will your product be available for delivery?"
Li Mo came back to himself and instructed Wang Yu, "If it can be delivered sooner, I'm confident I can sell a large batch. As long as you say the price is acceptable.
After all, parents want their children to do well in English. Learning English by listening to a large tape recorder with tapes is quite troublesome. Having this portable player can greatly improve efficiency and convenience!
It's a good thing for both students and parents, allowing them to get a head start!
And for me, teaching and imparting knowledge is also a very noble ideal and practice."
"Stop, hold on!" Wang Yu quickly interrupted Li Mo. He had witnessed firsthand how powerful this guy's eloquence was. If he didn't stop him, he'd probably go on and on indefinitely.
"As for the orders, it will take about a month. If expedited, it's about 15 days." Wang Yu pondered.
As his outsourced manufacturing plant, the original Jiangyang County Radio Factory had no issues with production capacity. They were currently lacking orders, and a large group of workers were eagerly awaiting work.
The only issue was the need to procure imported magnetic heads, which could only be bought in the neighboring Nanhai Province. A round trip would take a considerable amount of time.
"A month?" Li Mo thought for a moment. "That shouldn't be a big problem. We can arrange for direct mailing. You can have these students' parents mail the remaining payments to your factory. As for my 10% profit..."
"Don't worry, not a penny will be missing!" Wang Yu exclaimed immediately. "Rest assured, I'll arrange the funds right away!"
A super talent like this marketing fanatic was impossible to find, even with a lantern at midnight! Wang Yu certainly wouldn't let him go.
"Just kidding. We're close friends, how can mere monetary gain corrupt me? Am I the kind of person who values money?"
Li Mo's expression was indignant, his words flowing like water, almost as if he were about to storm off.
"Uh, then what does Brother Li Mo mean?" Wang Yu was a bit unsure of Li Mo's intentions.
"A gentleman loves wealth, and obtains it righteously. I'll only take what's mine. Brother Wang Yu, just give me the 10% profit, don't give me any more!"
Li Mo cautioned Wang Yu repeatedly. "Also, if there's an opportunity, I'll promote your other products too. Just wait for my good news with peace of mind!"
"Uh, okay, then I'll rely on you, Brother Li Mo, from now on!"
Wang Yu quickly said. He had said this before, but at that time it was just a perfunctory remark. This time, however, it was sincere!
Wang Yu and Li Mo then exchanged information, leaving contact details for the factory and his accommodation at the government guesthouse.
Li Mo immediately patted his chest and assured him that he would return with even better news soon.
After a few pleasantries and mutual farewells, they parted ways.
Upon their return, Wu Lingling looked at Wang Yu with a peculiar expression.
"You've been hiding your depths too well!"
Wu Lingling's tone was filled with immense surprise. "This is not the first time you've redefined my perception of you!"
"Ah? What have I been hiding?"
Wang Yu was a bit taken aback. Was she talking to him? Did she know about his conversation with Wu Yuanhang?
"Isn't this Li Mo just a pawn you've strategically placed? Did you know about him beforehand and prepare the relevant products and promotional materials?"
Wu Lingling stared at Wang Yu with her clear, large eyes, her gaze scrutinizing.
"Talented individuals are common, but discerning patrons are rare. And you are that discerning patron who recognizes talent! At the station entrance, everyone thought he was crazy or foolish, including myself.
But you specifically noticed him and even gave him money to support him. Isn't that hiding something significant?"
Wu Lingling spoke eloquently and confidently.
"Uh... If I told you I just wanted to get rid of him by giving him some money, would you believe me?"
Wang Yu was somewhat speechless. Why was this girl acting like Feng Daochun, always over-interpreting his intentions and making him seem like a sinister, scheming old fox.
"Heh heh, I believe you. I believe everything you say." Wu Lingling smiled, her tone filled with teasing and lightness. "And I also believe that my brother might just take a fall at your hands. Also..."
Her face flushed slightly, and she giggled before returning to her room.
"Also what?"
Wang Yu smacked his lips. He suspected her "also" wouldn't be anything good, so it was better not to ask and get himself into trouble.
Thinking about it, Wang Yu also prepared to return to his room to refine the design and ideas for the magnetic heads.
Of course, the nearly eighty thousand yuan needed to be deposited in the bank or remitted directly to the factory. He couldn't carry it around with him.
Indeed, who would have thought that Li Mo was so incredibly capable, bringing in such unexpected wealth!
As he thought about this, Wang Yu prepared to return to his room.
However, a figure blocked his path.