Chapter 179: Small Goals

When Li Xian returned to Binhcheng and learned that the factory had experienced explosive growth in a short period after the CCTV ad campaign, he was a bit surprised himself.

In just a few days, the company had generated over 300,000 in revenue! 

Though both sanitary napkins and toilet paper are paper products, their profit margins are worlds apart. When the toilet paper business first started, Li Xian, along with Zhang Dagong and Xu Dequan, had implemented several cost-reduction strategies for the pulp and papermaking processes. Even after allowing some room for distributors, the gross profit margin for Xinao Premium was around 45%.

Later, after upgrading production capacity and transforming Xinao Paper into a pulp base, optimizing the production line structure, and leveraging the expanding scale of the new Northern Company to press down raw material prices, the final cost reached only 48%.

But now, just starting out, despite having to purchase materials like non-woven fabric, glue strips, and absorbent layers, the gross profit margin for Weini sanitary napkins still reached a staggering 75%!

Such a profit margin!

Seeing the report, Li Xian smacked his lips.

If this business can grow, he joked, he might even quit real estate! With only a 16% market share in the four major cities and a revenue of over 300,000 in half a month, and a gross profit of over 200,000, if sales increase, production capacity expands, and market coverage widens, reaching a million a month is not a dream.

If he can maintain this pace, in a few years, he could become a king in the sanitary napkin business!

The idea of becoming the richest man through a women's product thrilled Li Xian.

But behind this achievement, what pleased him even more was the performance of the team at Hengyuan Company, particularly the same group from the sanitary napkin division, who had proven their competence during the rise of Weini sanitary napkins.

Although he had led from the front, it was clear that the young team established by Zhang Dagong had built a stable and strong foundation.

This deserved praise and rewards.

Upon returning to the company and reviewing the reports, Li Xian immediately set an incentive plan. He promised managers like Si Yang and Shang Fei that if, within the next two months, they could achieve a market share of over 30% in first-tier cities for Weini sanitary napkins or achieve a profit of 2 million, each person would receive a bonus ranging from 5,000 to 20,000, depending on their position.

Hearing this incentive policy, the morale of Hengyuan Company's management team soared.

Seeing the enthusiastic young team, Li Xian felt he should step back and not interfere too much in the company's operations.

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At the Silver Sail Hotel, Yan Shilin stared at herself in the mirror in the bathroom, somewhat dazed.

In the mirror, she saw her long hair cascading down, her face serene, and her body draped in a red Gucci dress that highlighted her slender yet curvaceous figure.

In her daze, she felt she shouldn't be like this.

But she had to admit, she liked her current appearance.

Now that the company was on track, the existence or non-existence of this female tycoon seemed to have less significance.

Yan Shilin had realized this issue. With the company's business stabilizing, Li Xian was gradually reducing his public appearances. Moreover, some matters requiring coordination with the government were gradually being handled by the company.

After receiving a call that Li Xian had returned to Binhcheng, Yan Shilin stood in front of the mirror.

She had a sense that the dream that had truly happened in her life was coming to an end.

After an unknown amount of time, Yan Shilin waved at the reflection of herself in the mirror.

Then, she removed her glamorous dress.

Looking at her bare self in the mirror, she gave a self-deprecating smile.

"Fool! How could someone as unlucky as you have such good fortune?"

As if thinking of something, her face flushed, and she bent down to pick up the clothes piled nearby and put them on.

When Li Xian arrived at the hotel, he saw Yan Shilin dressed in the same tracksuit she wore when they first met.

Seeing him, the little schemer smiled shyly.

Li Xian smiled slightly, already knowing most of the little schemer's thoughts. After asking about recent events, he took out 50,000 yuan from his bag.

Seeing the money, Yan Shilin did not seem overly thrilled but still took it and nodded slightly at Li Xian.

After a moment's hesitation, she said, "Boss... you're the real big schemer. During my time in Binhcheng, I've learned a lot."

Yan Shilin's words made Li Xian laugh. He quickly stopped the little schemer from saying what sounded like a farewell, "Do you still think I'm a schemer?"

Yan Shilin pouted, "Otherwise? Who does business like you?"

Li Xian shook his head, waving his hand helplessly, "Forget it, think what you want."

"Oh," Yan Shilin nodded, "Then when should I leave?"

Li Xian smirked, "The sooner, the better."

"Okay, then I'll buy a ticket this afternoon. By the way, Boss, I've packed all the things you bought for me. Also... if you ever get a chance to go to Hong Kong... just call me."

Seeing Yan Shilin's tone as if she were settling her affairs, Li Xian couldn't help but laugh, "What are you talking about? I just want you to hurry back and pay off those high-interest loans. You still need to come back."

Hearing this, Yan Shilin's eyes lit up!

"Boss, do you still need me?"

Li Xian nodded, "Of course. Now that Weini sanitary napkins are on CCTV ads, we need to handle many more things. As a well-known female entrepreneur in Binhcheng, you definitely need to make public appearances. Didn't you say two days ago that you're getting an award for being an outstanding entrepreneur next week?"

"So... I can still stay in the mainland? I can still be an... entrepreneur?" Yan Shilin's eyes filled with tears.

Li Xian nodded, "Of course, but you must forget you're a schemer and a little gangster from Kowloon. And, you need to keep learning."

"Yay!" Excited, Yan Shilin hugged Li Xian tightly, practically hanging on him.

Feeling the softness pressed against his arm, which seemed a bit more than an A cup, Li Xian smiled slightly.

"Alright, didn't you say you weren't going to use your charms this time in the mainland?"

Yan Shilin quickly released her hold, lowering her head and mumbling, "Oh, um, I'm already learning, Boss. I've read a lot of books recently, though there are many simplified characters in the mainland that I don't recognize."

"That's good. Keep it up. In the future, you'll be a good agent for Hengyuan. By the way, who else is attending the awards next week? Are you prepared?"

"Just those city leaders, and some local entrepreneurs from Binhcheng. People like Gu Xueran from Shuangjiang Group, Wang Jianlin from Wanda Group, Sun Qing'an from Haizhong Industry... I've seen them all before. I can handle them easily."

"Wanda, Wang Jianlin…"

Seeing Li Xian grimace upon hearing the name, Yan Shilin tilted her head, "What's wrong, Boss? Is there something I need to be particularly cautious about?"

"No," Li Xian shook his head, with a mischievous grin, "Have you thought of what to say in your acceptance speech?"

"Not yet."

"Then add something."

"Add what?"

"Just say thanks to the Binhcheng leaders for their strong support, and to repay Binhcheng, you've set a small goal for the company... to make a hundred million in the next two years and list Hengyuan in Hong Kong. Strive to create over ten million for Binhcheng every year after the three-free policy."

"Boss... isn't that too much?"

Listening to Li Xian's plan, even Yan Shilin, who was used to boasting, felt a bit nervous.

Oh my God, listing! A hundred million!

Unexpectedly, Li Xian shook his finger, his eyes unusually firm, "No, this time, we must be high-profile!"