Chapter 584: Special Train Arrives in the Capital City

Regarding market grasp, Lu Ying, who has been a manager in a department store for so long, is naturally very sensitive.

Every day Beijing Station carries passengers coming from the south and heading north, and in their usual conversations, Lu Ying has also learned a lot.

"I know time is tight, but now I'm worried about production issues, such as the heating wire mentioned here and the control switch; we have to find factories that make the components, right?"

"But if we let them produce it, they'll take all the profit; I'm just in a sales role, and if it really sells well, the factory might just kick me out and produce and sell it themselves."

Lu Cheng nodded; the problem his sister raised was indeed worth considering.

As for how to produce it, Lu Cheng's mind quickly ran through possibilities.

"Then, in that case, we don't need a single factory; we can have one factory that makes heating wires, another that makes insulation material, another that makes control switches…"

Lu Ying quickly understood his brother's intention: by dispersing production, the factories wouldn't know the final product is an Electric Heating Blanket, preventing them from making the blanket themselves and later kicking him out.

"Hmm, your dispersed production method could work, but the key is where to find so many factories?"

Lu Cheng thought for a moment and quickly thought of someone.

"I have a way; you don't need to look for the factories that make those components, just focus on how to produce the blanket layer of the Electric Heating Blanket."

As for the blanket, Lu Ying does have a solution.

"The blanket can be handed to Ding Yuanmin's commune; they previously made cotton garments, hats and scarves, and have weaving experience in that area."

"Moreover, this Electric Heating Blanket was hard‑won by them, so they should earn the money from it."

Lu Cheng nodded, strongly supporting his sister's idea.

As for later assembly issues, that's easy; there are plenty of Unemployed Youth now, so we can organize distribution, which also provides jobs for society.

For the production of heating wire components, Lu Cheng went to Section Chief Tian Shukuan of the Metallurgy Department Research Institute.

For this, he specifically brought two bottles of Mao Tai.

When Tian Shukuan saw his demeanor, he knew Lu Cheng had a request.

At first, during the meal, Tian Shukuan didn't dare to drink; what kind of matter warrants two bottles of Mao Tai?

"Drink up, Section Chief Tian, let's finish this bottle, and you take the remaining one back."

Tian Shukuan lifted his cup then set it down: "Why don't you first tell me what it's about? Mainly I'm afraid I can't handle it and then waste such fine wine for nothing."

Lu Cheng was momentarily stunned, having completely forgotten this matter.

These are Mao Tai that cost eight yuan per bottle; his house has several hundred, but when used to entertain guests in public, few would drink such expensive wine.

And taking two bottles at once inevitably makes Section Chief Tian have doubts.

"Hehe, Section Chief Tian, it's not that serious; it's just been a long time since we met, let's have some wine and chat."

Tian Shukuan quickly waved his hand: "Chatting is fine, but you still need to explain the matter clearly, otherwise I really can't drink, that's too extravagant."

Lu Cheng originally planned to drink first and then speak slowly, but seeing the other's insistence, he had to bring up the Electric Heating Blanket component production matter early.

"Anything else?" Section Chief Tian asked after listening.

"That's all."

"That's all?"

"Ah, just help me find a few factories that produce these components; you often interact with those component factories, I don't know them, so I want you to help speak in the middle."

Upon hearing it was only this one matter, Tian Shukuan wiped sweat from his forehead.

"I thought it was a big deal, just finding a few component factories? This guy makes me nervous; you didn't need to bring out two bottles of Mao Tai for that."

Lu Cheng laughed: "I already told you, asking you for this favor is genuine, and wanting to drink and chat with you is also genuine."

Section Chief Tian completely relaxed: "It's a small matter; you give me a call and I'll handle it, so when do you plan to start production?"

"The sooner the better, thank you, Section Chief Tian."

"I'll connect you tomorrow, but we can't be so extravagant in the future; we don't need such formality, even a bowl of noodles will do."

Lu Cheng smiled; he also knew he was a bit wasteful, as his mother often said he knows nothing about thrift.

Especially with money, he's generous; honestly, despite his deputy‑division‑level salary of just over a hundred, he often can't make it last half a month.

But for the Lu family's revitalization project, this money is just paving the early stage.

As the saying goes, more friends make the road smoother; connections outweigh countless money.

Taking advantage of these two days, he helped his sister arrange the Electric Heating Blanket production, after which she would handle the liaison.

As for how to sell it and to what extent, that depends on his sister's ability.

At two o'clock on the third afternoon, the equipment for transporting computers arrived in the Capital City.

Lu Cheng had early coordinated with the Logistics Department, and two trucks arrived.

Before opening the carriage, everyone had their hearts in their throats.

This time, for equipment safety, it wasn't transported by road; otherwise the time would be long and the route full of mountains and water, easily damaging the equipment.

Everyone worried that although a dedicated railway line was used, some sections of the Iron Rail were old, inevitably causing bumps.

With a command from Jiang Yuanchao, the carriage was yanked open with a whoosh, and when they saw the equipment inside, everyone briefly exhaled.

All the equipment was nailed to wooden frames around, ropes tied tightly, and every gap was stuffed with bedding.

The details to prevent jolting were done very well, and Lu Cheng was quite satisfied.

"Not bad, Sergeant Jiang, I didn't expect you to be so meticulous, not losing to the women."

Hearing that metaphor, Jiang Yuanchao couldn't help but frown.

Lu Cheng hurriedly laughed: "Just kidding, don't take it so seriously; now the equipment is back, you can relax your nerves, and since you've worked hard all the way, I'll take over the rest; you go back and rest."

If it were Deng Hairong, he'd probably be happy and go home to sleep.

But Jiang Yuanchao remained solemn: "No need; from the outside the equipment looks fine, but after disassembly and reassembly we don't know what's inside yet. So I have to go with it; if there's any damage, I'll take responsibility."

Hearing Jiang Yuanchao's responsible words, Lu Cheng immediately gave a thumbs up.

So I have to go with them; if there really is any damage, I'll take responsibility.

Hearing Jiang Yuanchao speak so responsibly, Lu Cheng immediately gave a thumbs‑up.

"I told you that handing this mission to Sergeant Jiang was the right move; later I'll definitely request a reward for you."

Jiang Yuanchao didn't accept the thanks, and while directing people to load the equipment onto the vehicle he said, "I'm doing this not for any credit, but for Captain Lei."

Lu Cheng smacked his lips, "Sss, oh dear, your enlightenment is so high it makes me feel a bit inferior; I really must learn properly from you."

Jiang Yuanchao glanced and said, "You truly are not as good as me; someday I will surpass you."

Lu Cheng smiled helplessly; this Jiang Yuanchao is good at everything, especially diligent and responsible at work, only his personality is overly arrogant.

"Fine, I'll be waiting for the day you surpass me!"