"Hey, are you crazy? It's just a fan. You haven't even received the item, and you're paying a deposit? Aren't you afraid they'll go bankrupt and disappear? They're just a car factory, what capability do they have to make fans? And you dare to use what they make? Aren't you afraid of quality issues?" Xia Ping asked Xiao Li incredulously, a string of questions making him hesitate.
This guy looked quite punchable, but what he said was inexplicably reasonable.
It wasn't just Xiao Li; the people behind him, who were waiting to shop, also hesitated and frowned.
Seeing his words having an effect, Xia Ping smiled triumphantly and then loudly shouted to everyone.
"Everyone, I am Xia Ping, the director of the Machinery Industry Association. I am here to regretfully inform Jiangyang Automobile Factory that they will not be able to join our Machinery Industry Association."
Xia Ping spoke with a look of regret, as if Wang Yu and his team had done something terribly wrong and were being rejected by their Machinery Industry Association.
Well, Wang Yu hadn't wanted to join them in the first place, but now it seemed like they were the ones making the offer.
For someone who could say such things, Wang Yu could only express his admiration.
Although this fellow was shameless, he had attracted whispers from the surrounding crowd, and everyone showed hesitation on their faces.
It does seem like it! A car factory isn't a professional appliance manufacturer, can they guarantee the quality of their products?
And the Machinery Industry Association... although I haven't heard much about this name, it sounds very impressive!
"Shut your great-aunt's mouth!" Brother Hu beside him roared in anger and was about to step forward to argue.
That's right, his argument was a physical one.
However, Wang Yu stopped him directly and walked to the front of everyone.
"Everyone, our car factory's fundamental principle is to benefit the nation and the people. Some people may try to slander us, but I have full confidence in our products.
I promise here and now that all our products, both present and future, can be returned within seven days for any reason, replaced unconditionally within 30 days, and enjoy lifelong warranty!"
Wang Yu directly stated the online shopping terms from later generations.
"What does lifelong warranty mean?" someone in the crowd asked.
"It means that if there are any quality issues, we will be responsible for resolving them, repairing or replacing as needed!" Wang Yu nodded and said without hesitation.
His words immediately provoked a strong reaction from everyone.
Because, in this era, no one had ever heard of a factory daring to promise a lifelong warranty on its products!
Not to mention the seven-day no-questions-asked refund and 30-day free replacement mentioned earlier; it was simply unheard of!
"Lifelong warranty? Isn't that a bit exaggerated?"
"Not necessarily. I used their electric kettle before, and this new gadget is quite good!"
"Yeah, I've used it too. Their products are indeed of good quality!"
"What's there to be afraid of? If anything happens, just go to the car factory. They won't disappear over such a small thing."
"Exactly, exactly! I heard that the car factory is doing very well financially right now!"
...
The crowd buzzed with discussion, and the tide quickly turned.
Wang Yu smiled faintly, not surprised.
Humans are herd animals; they follow others.
Since Wang Yu dared to make such a bold promise, the vast majority of people chose to believe him.
After all, compared to the vague, unknown Machinery Industry Association, the local car factory seemed much more reliable!
"I'll order one. How much is the deposit?" Xiao Li, at the very front, stopped talking and directly said to the saleswoman.
"You just need to pay 10%. You can pick up the goods anytime within the next three months by paying the remaining balance," Wang Yu said with a smile, then arranged for someone to prepare a receipt.
"But, please note, if you don't pay the remaining balance and pick up the goods within three months, the deposit will not be refunded!" Wang Yu added at the end.
Well, he had even brought out the system for paying the remaining balance.
But the effect was quite good. Xiao Li nodded, acknowledging, and thought to himself.
With such cheap and good products, and the ability to return or exchange them anytime without worry, it would be foolish not to pick them up.
Within three months, with a little effort, 90 yuan should be manageable.
While thinking, Xiao Li took out another 10 yuan.
"Hey, hey, didn't you hear me? Aren't you worried about their quality, or that they might just be swindlers?" Xia Ping, seeing Xiao Li readily paying the deposit, quickly grabbed him and yelled.
"What does it have to do with you whether I get scammed or not?" Xiao Li was furious. Why was this guy always pestering him? What did I do to you, you third-class cousin?
"It's none of your business what I do!" Xiao Li rolled his eyes, "Besides, compared to your unknown entity, I'd rather trust our local car factory. At least we know who they are!"
Xiao Li's words immediately resonated with the people around him. It was indeed true!
With such a large car factory right there, what was there to fear? Could they really cheat them out of this small amount of money?
So, one by one, they stepped forward. Some placed orders on the spot, while others, with limited funds, paid a deposit and arranged to pick up their goods later.
There were even some who were just there to watch, but after seeing the heated atmosphere, they went home to get money.
"Crazy, they're all crazy! You actually dare to trust a car factory producing kettles and fans. They don't even have the basic production qualifications!" Xia Ping exclaimed in distress. However, Wang Yu gently patted his shoulder.
"What are you doing? Changed your mind and want to join the Machinery Industry Association now?"
Xia Ping, looking at Wang Yu's kind smile, became arrogant, thinking he had finally seen reality and was coming to beg him.
"No, no, no, I'm just reminding you," Wang Yu said with a smile. "We have all the necessary permits and qualifications before we start production and sales! We've even applied for patents for these products. If you speak carelessly like this, I can sue you for defamation!"
Wang Yu's cheerful words almost made Xia Ping explode with anger.
But it was also the truth. If it weren't for the need to obtain various permits and qualifications, Wang Yu would have unveiled the products long ago.
"You..."
Xia Ping wanted to say more, but Bai Yanbing, standing beside him, pulled him aside. "Let's go. There's no need to stay here. We can just report this to the president."
Upon hearing Bai Yanbing's words, Xia Ping slowly nodded, then snorted and led his subordinates away.
Their departure had no impact whatsoever. The crowd continued to flock forward, placing enthusiastic orders.
For a time, the scene was incredibly lively!