Chapter 61: Pioneer of Reform

On the fourth floor, at the entrance of the office of the Director of the Department of Management of the Department Store.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

With a series of knocks on the door, a voice came from inside:

"Come in!"

Hearing this voice, a middle-aged female salesclerk pushed the door open and rushed in, then blurted out:

"Director! You have to do something about this!"

"Those youngsters have no sense of propriety at all. They didn't even set up the counter properly. They're planning to leave it wide open for customers to enter!"

"It looks very messy and greatly affects the aesthetics of our department store!"

Regarding this reporting behavior, the Director sitting there flashed a trace of displeasure on his face, then furrowed his brow and said:

"Youngsters? Who are you talking about?"

The salesclerk hurriedly explained:

"It's from the Red Star Machinery Factory. They're selling electric fans in our store!"

Immediately, the Director had a sudden realization, and his displeasure became more apparent. With a disapproving look, he glanced at the salesclerk and said:

"The people from the Red Star Machinery Factory were arranged by the Municipal Party Committee and the Industrial Bureau."

"It's not something I, as a mere director of the management department, can interfere with. If you're unhappy with their behavior, you can go to the Industrial Bureau and talk to the director, or even go directly to the Municipal Party Committee to see the secretary. Anyway, I can't handle it!"

"Besides, it's 9 a.m. now, during working hours. Why are you here? Aren't you supposed to be at your counter?"

"Absent from duty?"

Faced with the Director's accusation, the salesclerk's face changed instantly, and she stuttered:

"I-I'm not! I'll go back right away! I'm doing this for the good of our department store!"

"I'm leaving! I'm leaving!"

With that, she hurriedly left the office, leaving the Director alone. After contemplating for a few seconds, he finally decided to put down his work and go downstairs to see what was going on.

A moment later.

The Director arrived on the first floor and headed towards the Red Star Machinery Factory's booth.

As soon as he arrived nearby, he heard a young voice saying:

"Look! Is this the way to do it?"

"Since we're selling things, we need to let customers have a good look, touch, and even try our products!"

"Only when customers think it's good will they buy it, right?"

"Okay, let's rehearse it next. I'll pretend to be a customer. Be smart about it!"

Near the booth, there were many people watching and whispering.

Meanwhile, Wang Ye pretended to stroll over from the entrance, with a curious expression on his face, looking around inside, giving off the impression of a country bumpkin.

At this moment, under the gaze of the Director.

Wang Ye stared at the electric fans displayed for over a minute, but there was no response from the salespeople. Finally, he turned his head and said helplessly:

"The customers are looking at the electric fans."

"Shouldn't someone come over to introduce the products? Price, airflow, power consumption, and our warranty policy?"

"And offer free delivery for purchases, as well as a twenty-yuan discount for buying both a fan and a washing machine?"

"Why are you all just standing there? What's with the blank stares?"

At this moment, Li Baojun suddenly realized. He was about to repeat what Wang Ye said, but Wang Ye waved his hand and looked at the young men and women and cleaning ladies present, saying:

"Never mind! I can see now."

"You guys aren't cut out for this! Let's go back after lunch. I'll figure out a way to recruit some sales staff."

"We'll have a simple training session tonight!"

Hearing Wang Ye's words, Li Baojun and the others felt relieved. They were too nervous just now, and they didn't know anything about these things, and they couldn't even think of them. Besides, it was too difficult for them to speak softly and slowly!

At this moment, behind the crowd.

The Director witnessed the whole process, showing a sigh of admiration on his face. However, in the end, he didn't step forward. Instead, he turned and left, preparing to inquire about the origins of this young factory director from the Red Star Machinery Factory, who seemed to be quite capable!