Watching the man leave, Nan Haitao said, "Your marital affection is truly enviable."
Chen Lishu smiled without saying anything.
The catching up came to an end, and the two began to discuss business.
Nan Haitao: "Currently, I can come up with two hundred thousand."
Hearing this figure, Chen Lishu was not overly surprised.
After all, Nan Haitao had also participated in quite a few private business deals over the years.
She lowered her head, took out a file from her shoulder bag that was held by a plastic cover, and then handed it to him: "This is the equity distribution agreement I've drafted. Please take a look."
Nan Haitao took it and began to read it carefully.
"The land and factory buildings of the garment factory are considered my investment. In addition, for future business development, we will definitely need to set up storefronts. I have four stores on hand, two in the provincial capital and two in the county. Among them, the storefronts in the county are still under my name, considered fixed assets."
In the past, Chen Lishu always worked alone, naturally having a hundred percent say.
This was her first collaboration, and she attached great importance to it, having done a lot of preparatory work.
Since they were going to partner, equity distribution was the most fundamental aspect, and there was no need to be shy about discussing it in detail.
If the equity distribution wasn't settled properly, various problems were bound to arise during the entrepreneurial process.
As the saying goes, business is business. She mainly divided it based on objective factors such as capital, responsibilities, positions, and technology, trying to avoid emotional impulses that could lead to unnecessary trouble in the future.
"As for personnel, besides the old employees, there are also newly recruited ones. Currently, there are forty-five people. Regarding equipment, I've sent people to the manufacturer for the hundred sewing machines, and we've paid a thirty percent deposit. As for other equipment that needs to be imported, I've already asked someone to handle it. In terms of technology, we have professional designers, a mature brand, and a certain customer base."
"Oh, right, there is also a fifty thousand loan from the bank."
Chen Lishu introduced all the circumstances, and Nan Haitao had also finished reading the equity distribution agreement.
Originally, he thought two hundred thousand was not a small amount, but compared to Chen Lishu, it wasn't much. However, he didn't feel discouraged, after all, after so many years of interaction, Chen Lishu truly possessed this capability.
Seeing that he hadn't spoken, Chen Lishu continued, "Additionally, the equity distribution agreement also specifies the vesting period, exit mechanisms, and repurchase rights. Do you have any opinions?"
Vesting period, exit, and repurchase were the key points of equity management and had to be agreed upon in advance to avoid unnecessary disputes in the future.
Nan Haitao looked up: "It's very detailed. I have no objections."
Since there were no objections, the next crucial part of this conversation was how to distribute the equity.
After negotiation, Chen Lishu held seventy percent of the shares, and Nan Haitao held thirty percent. At the same time, he also became the deputy general manager of Shu Se Garment Factory.
After signing the agreement, Chen Lishu extended her hand with a smile, "Then I wish us a pleasant cooperation in advance."
Looking at the fair fingers in front of him, Nan Haitao smiled and shook her hand before letting go.
The next day, she called everyone together and formally introduced Nan Haitao, who would be responsible for personnel training and management from then on.
With Nan Haitao's addition, Chen Lishu could free up more time.
Coincidentally, He Ziyu also sent news. His friend in Japan had helped him contact a manufacturer of electronic embroidery machines and pattern-making equipment. If the funds were in place, they could be shipped to the port in about half a month.
Electronic embroidery machines have features like raised thread embroidery and chain stitch capabilities, which are even more three-dimensional than hand embroidery. They can increase product added value and variety.
Without a second thought, Chen Lishu ordered two.
Time quickly flew by to the end of June. The workshops and raw material warehouses were gradually completed, and the remaining product warehouse, canteen, and dormitory were under intensive construction.
The one hundred sewing machines previously ordered had already been placed in the workshop.
Since the factory was going to produce clothing, Chen Lishu was particularly strong on fire prevention awareness and specifically communicated with Xiao Li to pay more attention to this aspect.
She took some time to go to the textile factory with Nan Haitao. Besides discussing raw materials, it was also to let the two get to know each other in advance.
"I and Xiao Chen, I should now address you as President Chen. With so many years of friendship, I dare not say anything else, but as long as your factory places an order, it will absolutely be the lowest price in the entire city."
Chen Lishu: "Thank you, Manager Li, in advance."
Before leaving, Chen Lishu ordered a batch of autumn fabric.
It was already close to July, and the factory had to prepare for the autumn collection launch in advance.
Chen Lishu remembered that in another two years, with the introduction of "The Bund" into the mainland, a wave of Western suit fashion would be set off.
The big padded shoulder suit, the retro white shirt, waistcoat, and black top hat, became the objects of envy for many men and the idols in the hearts of girls.
However, with the reform and opening up, more and more women in China were pursuing freedom and equality in the workplace.
Therefore, in addition to men's suits, Chen Lishu also planned to design women's suits.
She believed that even a few years earlier, this kind of gender-bending standard that blended men's and women's fashion towards a neutral style would definitely become popular in China.
Therefore, her definition for this year's autumn collection was minimalist and neutral.
In addition to outerwear, she also planned to design two inner tops with strong feminine styles: printed and lace blouses.
After leaving the garment factory, Chen Lishu noticed that Nan Haitao's expression was a little off, as if he had something to say but hesitated.
Chen Lishu smiled, "What's wrong?"
Nan Haitao hesitated for a moment, then shook his head, "It's nothing."
Based on his intuition, Li Zhengxing was definitely not as simple as he appeared on the surface.
However, he had just arrived and couldn't say too much about many things.
Since he didn't say anything, Chen Lishu didn't press further.
A few days later, the equipment ordered from Japan arrived, and everything was proceeding in an orderly manner.
Compared to Chen Lishu's busyness, Liu Yuemin had been quite overwhelmed lately.
"What's been going on with you lately? Did I open the shop alone, and have children alone? As soon as you unload the vegetables at the shop, you disappear. I'm running around like crazy alone. If it weren't for the neighbor helping me watch them, the three children would still be at school. Where have you been?"
Seeing her anger, Gu Xingmin quickly stepped forward to comfort her, "It's my fault, I forgot to tell you. A couple of days ago, I heard from other stalls that there was a vegetable grower downstairs who was even cheaper than the one we're buying from now. Today, I found out where they were and went to check."
Liu Yuemin's angry expression softened a bit, "How was it?"
"No luck. The price wasn't much different, but the road was far. On the way back, the car tire got punctured, and I had to go get it repaired, which cost an extra fifty cents. When people are unlucky, even drinking cold water can get stuck in their teeth."
Liu Yuemin said sharply, "I haggle over every cent when selling vegetables, and you, on the other hand, did nothing all day and even lost fifty cents!"
Listening to Liu Yuemin's nagging, the impatience in Gu Xingmin's eyes flashed fleetingly.