Chapter 329: The Sanitary Napkin Exper (2/2)
”Ye-ge, it’s our opening day so let’s not talk about this,” persuaded Dali. “Let's drink and celebrate instead!”
Ye Shiwen raised his glass, rubbing his eyes. “You’re right, let’s forget about all that. Here’s to our happy cooperation!”
The two continued on to serious business matters in which I had no experience.
The store Dali opened wasn’t just a physical store, but also a supply and marketing center covering Nanjiang City. However, the supply and marketing channels hadn’t been set up yet. In other words, Dali and I had to visit major supermarkets and shopping malls to promote our sanitary napkins and establish everything from scratch. Only by doing so could we earn enough revenue since it was impossible to maintain our operations solely on store sales.
”Dude, we can't stay in the dorms after graduation. I'll rent a place outside and we can still live together and go out to sell sanitary napkins when we’re free!” suggested Dali. “Anyway, we’re bosses now so we don't have to punch in. We can arrange our time as we like and you can go to Xiaotao-jiejie when she needs you.”
At the thought of my future, I was a little troubled. ”Will this really work? I'm not very good at sales.”
”I believe that with your intelligence, you’ll have no problem doing anything!” Ye Shiwen reassured.
”I’ve never worked a day in my life,” I lowered my head in shame. “I don’t even have work experience in handing out leaflets, much less sales and marketing.”
”You haven't worked in sales but you earn more than any of us solving crimes, plus you’re good with people on both sides of the law!” interjected Dali. “You’re great at what you do!”
”Sales is easy,” Ye Shiwen chimed in. “I'll show you how I usually go about it after our meal.”
After lunch, we found a nearby supermarket. Ye Shiwen took a pack of sanitary napkins to the supervisor and recommended our product. The man agreed to put them on the shelves for a trial period and said he would consider cooperating with us if sales were good.
Ye Shiwen clapped his chest and grinned, ”No problem at all. I'll send you 100 boxes first.”
After leaving the supermarket, Dali was eager to visit several other supermarkets to try his luck. But I received a phone call from Xiaotao, requesting my presence. ”Sorry,” I said. “I have to head to the station now.”
”Go ahead,” Dali replied. “I'll teach you after I’ve familiarized myself.”
When I left, I asked for a pack of sanitary napkins for Xiaotao. After all, there was nothing to be ashamed about. This would be part of my career in the future.
At the station, Xiaotao immediately noticed the paper bag I was carrying at first glance. ”Did you bring me a gift?” she asked curiously.
I grabbed the sanitary napkins and handed them to her. ”It’s just a little token!”
Upon seeing my unique gift, Xiaotao froze for a moment, lost for words. My explanation amused her so much she burst out laughing, ”You boys are really bold to even think of starting up this sort of business! I’ll take this and let you know what I think of the product.”
When I asked what the case was, Xiaotao's smile immediately faded. She took me to the Necropsy Workshop, my very own autopsy room.
Since the last case, I had transferred all my commonly used equipment to the workshop so I wouldn’t have to carry a huge bag with me each time. Xiaotao and I were the only one with the keys, so I was assured of the security.
Upon entering the room, I was greeted by the sight of a male corpse with a slit in his throat lying on the autopsy table. A cigarette was conspicuously placed in the middle of the dead man's lips. I put on rubber gloves and removed it for examination. It turned out to be a Hongtashan.