Chapter 96: Additional Orders

Chapter 96: Additional Orders

"Isn't it explicitly prohibited to import refrigerators?"

Is Li Yi really so capable that he can get an LG refrigerator?

"Mr. Li, how did you manage to do this?"

Li Yi smiled and replied, "This is my trade secret, but I do have an LG refrigerator. I wonder if you're interested, Brother Yin?"

Yin Dongrui paused for a moment after hearing Li Yi's words.

To be honest, if Li Yi could really get an imported refrigerator, it would be a huge opportunity! What Li Yi didn't know was that Yin Dongrui's father was one of the owners of the home appliance exhibition and sales center!

Additionally, Yin Dongrui's family owned a home appliance building in Yanbei City, which is why all the refrigerators in this hotel were snowflake refrigerators.

After carefully thinking about it, Yin Dongrui nodded and said, "Okay, I'd like to see this refrigerator you mentioned. Can I take a look at it?"

Li Yi breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "Of course! All the refrigerators are now displayed at the exhibition center. There are ten units in total. I can take you there right now!"

Yin Dongrui nodded, put on his coat, and followed Li Yi. However, Li Yi didn't notice that Yin Dongrui's expression seemed a little odd.

"Exhibition center? Isn't that the joint venture between my father and a few partners?"

Yin Dongrui thought. He hadn't heard that a new batch of LG refrigerators had arrived, so it seemed that Li Yi had access to some privileged information.

What Yin Dongrui couldn't have known was that the refrigerators Li Yi mentioned weren't typical models—they were specially designed freezing machines!

Wei Sanpao also followed Li Yi. He had been trying to learn from Li Yi's approach. For Wei Sanpao, Li Yi had become more of a mentor than a brother.

Having such relaxed conversations with wealthy individuals, Wei Sanpao had to admit that Li Yi's confidence was impressive.

What Wei Sanpao didn't realize was that Li Yi could maintain his composure in front of prominent figures because, in his original timeline, he was already a well-known figure on the rich list of Dragon Kingdom.

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"Mr. Li, is this the refrigerator you were talking about?"

Looking at the ten refrigerators before him, Yin Dongrui couldn't help but feel quite satisfied. These were indeed LG refrigerators, and they had not been removed from the market.

Yin Dongrui was confident that Li Yi wouldn't deceive him. After all, his family was deeply involved in the home appliance business. If Li Yi tried to cheat him, it would be a huge joke.

"Brother Li, how many of these refrigerators do you have?"

Li Yi smiled and responded, "I still have two hundred units. If you'd like, I can place additional orders!"

Yin Dongrui nodded in approval. The quantity was sufficient, but he still needed to know the price.

"Brother Li, I won't hide anything from you. This exhibition center is owned by my father, and our family is involved in the home appliance business in Yanbei City. If you can ensure a stable supply of refrigerators, we can establish a long-term cooperation."

Li Yi was slightly taken aback. The owner of the hotel was also the owner of the home appliance exhibition center?

This was quite surprising, but it seemed like a stroke of good luck for him!

"Of course, I can guarantee the supply. Shall we discuss the price now?"

Yin Dongrui smiled and nodded. "As for the price, it's negotiable. Please, go ahead and tell me your price."

Li Yi thought for a moment and then quoted, "Four thousand yuan per unit. How does that sound?"

Yin Dongrui frowned slightly at the price. Four thousand yuan per refrigerator was indeed not high, especially considering it was an LG product!

If this were in his father's hands, they could sell it for at least seven to eight thousand yuan each. That would bring in considerable profits.

However, Yin Dongrui was not someone who would accept a price without some negotiation.

"Four thousand yuan seems a bit too high. How about three thousand eighty yuan? After all, it's a large order, and you'll still make a good profit at that price."

Li Yi quickly calculated in his mind. If the price were three thousand eighty yuan per refrigerator, he would make a net profit of 1,800 yuan per unit. For two hundred units, that would be a profit of 360,000 yuan!

And this was just for the first batch. If future orders came through, the profits could multiply!

Plus, Li Yi didn't have to supply all the refrigerators to Yin Dongrui; he could also sell some himself!

With that thought in mind, Li Yi nodded and smiled, "Alright, it's a deal! I look forward to our continued cooperation!"

Yin Dongrui smiled and shook hands with Li Yi, and the deal was finalized. He promised to transfer 50% of the payment—380,000 yuan—for the two hundred refrigerators in the afternoon.

Li Yi breathed a sigh of relief. He had already secured a net profit of 360,000 yuan, and with a partner like Yin Dongrui, he no longer had to worry about the sales.

He had taken another huge step toward acquiring a meat processing plant.

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That afternoon, after signing the supply contract, Yin Dongrui transferred 50% of the total amount—380,000 yuan—via bank transfer. Of course, it wasn't cash, but a bank card.

Li Yi hadn't used bank cards much before, as they hadn't been common in his original time. However, as a businessman, it was time for him to open a bank account.

Li Yi rushed to the LG agent to inform them that the meat processing plant was satisfied with the refrigerator's quality and was ready to sign a supply contract.

The meat processing plant had decided to add an additional order of 800 units, bringing the total to 1,000 units. To show their sincerity, they were willing to pay a 20% deposit.

The LG agent, Li Rusong, was thrilled. A 1,000-unit order was worth two million yuan, a substantial deal. He quickly passed the news to the manufacturer.

The manufacturer responded promptly and confirmed the order. They assured Li Yi that they could deliver the goods within half a month. Although the refrigerators could be produced in just a few days, shipping would take longer due to sea transport, so the time frame was tight but feasible.

For LG, this was a major order, and they wouldn't let it slip away.