Now, the rice noodles are selling very well, and the batch from two years ago has almost sold out. Because it’s too much trouble, Lin Wan hasn’t asked her brother again to go back and handle it.
"Now with reform and opening up, more and more people are starting businesses for themselves. Recently, many restaurants and small shops have opened in the city. The country has also issued policies allowing private sales of goods. Have you registered and obtained permits from the Industrial and Commercial Bureau?" Liu Wei kindly asked, seeing that his wife’s classmate was straightforward.
Upon hearing this, Lin Wan slapped her forehead in annoyance, "How could I forget this matter? Can we get a license now?"
Liu Wei nodded, "You can. Once you’ve gotten permits from the Industrial and Commercial Bureau, you can operate legally."
"Is it troublesome to get a permit?" Although she knew Hu Bin also worked at the Industrial and Commercial Bureau, it felt awkward to bother him with their connection.
"It’s not troublesome. Just fill out some personal information and business scope there, then submit two photos, and it’s done. They don’t charge any fees. Quite a few people have been going to get their licenses recently."
"Thanks, Brother Liu. I’ll have my brother go tomorrow."
"Xiao Wan, my spouse works at the Industrial and Commercial Bureau. If you don’t understand anything, you can go directly to him."
Lin Wan was delighted; having a friend working at the Industrial and Commercial Bureau was a good thing. "Thank you so much."
Before leaving, Lin Wan wanted to waive their bill. The couple resisted for a long time but ultimately refused, so Lin Wan had to give them an 80% discount.
The next day, Lin Wan had her brother take the photos. After a few days, when the photos were ready, she hurried him to go to the Industrial and Commercial Bureau.
Having learned from the Huai Town experience, they knew the importance of the permits, so Lin Yinghui also asked Li Congnan to get the liquor factory’s business licenses done too.
Within a week, their business licenses were proudly hung up in the shop.
The worry that had lasted for two years finally settled.
"Mr. Lin, may I ask where the fruit wines in your store are sourced from?" The question was from Wu Liu from the foreign trade company. After getting to know each other over time, Lin Wan called him Brother Wu whenever she saw him.
"Does Brother Wu want to sell some?" Lin Wan instantly understood Wu Liu’s meaning and asked with a smile.
"That’s right, do you have any connections?"
"You’ve asked the right person, Brother Wu. These fruit wines are made by us."
"Really? Can you take me to see them? Don’t worry, I need a lot."
This is big business at the doorstep, and Lin Wan certainly couldn’t miss it, so she quickly left the store to Mom.
She took Wu Liu to the workshop herself.
Li Jianye managed the workshop very well. Over the past six months, quite a few people have come to inspect the workshop, so the yard was kept clean and the office had two wooden sofas to accommodate guests.
"Brother Jianye, this is Boss Wu from the foreign trade company. He’s very interested in our fruit wine." Lin Wan introduced Wu Liu to Li Jianye.
"Boss Wu, nice to meet you!" Having met so many people, Li Jianye now handled guests with ease and quickly led Boss Wu to the office, while Lin Wan hurried to another room to boil water and make tea.
She didn’t need to worry about the business talks; Li Jianye could handle it entirely.
Just after Lin Wan prepared the tea, Brother Wu already had a good understanding. He had Li Jianye take him around the various workshops.
"Your fruit wine production is impressive. Every time I go to the shop, my clients enjoy drinking it. To tell you the truth, my business is all about reselling, running all over the country, especially in big cities like Yanjing. So my supply needs are large."
Li Jianye, quick to think, responded immediately after hearing Wu Liu’s words, "Boss Wu, don’t worry. We have policies, bulk orders get the best terms. Cooperating with us won’t let Boss Wu suffer any losses."