CHAPTER 95: CHAPTER 95: GIFT BOX PACKAGING

The combination of red and green easily reminds one of Christmas.

So, after seeing this design, both John and Wilson were somewhat moved.

This new packaging paper not only reflects Christmas but also includes elements from Hua Country. As long as they hype up these aspects, they can attract a large number of consumers.

In addition to the packaging paper, Lin Xiang specially designed a packaging gift box.

The gift box is predominantly red with more rich elements from Hua Country.

"If this gift box is produced, I can’t imagine how stunning the finished product would be!"

Lin Xiang just let the two have a glance before putting the drawing away, "If Mr. John intends to cooperate, our confectionery factory can urge the paper mill to produce the candy wrappers and packaging gift boxes at the fastest speed."

"The design of this gift box gives a lot of face when given as a gift, and when kept at home, it can serve as a beautiful decoration. Most importantly, after the candy is eaten, the empty box can be used as a storage box."

Wilson and John exchanged glances.

"I want this packaging!"

"Let’s talk about collaboration!"

Wilson and John spoke simultaneously.

They exchanged another glance.

"I said it first!"

"Clearly, I spoke first! And you only want the packaging, I want both the milky candy and the packaging!"

"I knew Lin first!"

"But you only signed an order for tens of thousands, while I signed an order worth five million Hua Country currency!"

"I was first..."

John and Wilson started arguing again.

Lin Xiang was not intimidated at all, instead hoping they would argue more intensely.

Seeing that their childish argument wouldn’t end anytime soon, Lin Xiang leaned over to Director Zhao and quietly asked, "Director Zhao, what do you think the cost would be if we change the outer layer of the candy with this packaging paper and add my newly designed gift box?"

Director Zhao calculated and showed Lin Xiang two fingers.

"Although we sell the milky candy at a high price, we use solid materials, giving it a rich taste. Therefore, the cost is not cheap. If we add the gift box packaging, the cost per pound would be at least two yuan."

How much does a pound of White Rabbit candy sell for?

Comparing it to the cost, the selling price is indeed reasonable.

Lin Xiang recalled the milky candy she had eaten before; that taste, tsk...

It must be that the manufacturer skimped on materials, yet the price kept rising!

Having asked Director Zhao for the estimated costs, Lin Xiang had an idea and went over to stop the squabble between the two ’elementary students.’

"Mr. Wilson, Mr. John, do you both want to procure the milky candy?"

Hearing Lin Xiang’s voice, Wilson and John both calmed down.

The next second, they both spoke at the same time.

"When do we sign the contract!"

"I want to procure the milky candy!"

If it’s just the milky candy, there’s nothing attractive about it.

Because there are countless delicious candies, there are always alternatives that can perfectly replace milky candy.

But with the packaging added, it’s completely different.

They could copy the design, but if the candy is transported from Hua Country and the packaging includes Hua Country elements, the selling price can at least increase by twenty percent on the domestic price.

Whether it’s the Wilson Family or the John Family’s company, they’re targeting the middle and upper-class market in the United States.

This group is not short on money, but they pursue quality and uniqueness.

This is also why the fabric Wilson first transported back home was sold out in just half a month after being made into clothing.

It’s unclear whether they underestimated Hua Country’s production or overestimated their fellow citizens’ consumption perspectives.

Lin Xiang shrugged, her tone tinged with a bit of helplessness: "If it were possible, I would also love to sign contracts with both of you, bringing more orders to our confectionery factory. However, since the production quantity of the milky candy is limited, to ensure supply, we can only collaborate with one of you. So..."

Lin Xiang looked at Wilson, then at John, "So, I can’t decide who to choose between the two of you. Why don’t you discuss it among yourselves?"

Wilson spoke first: "You’ve been in Hua Country longer than me, and Lin showed you the milky candy early on, but you’ve never decided to procure it, indicating you don’t recognize the milky candy at heart. If that’s the case, why don’t you generously let me have it."

John rolled his eyes: "You refused Lin clearly after eating the first milky candy. If it weren’t for seeing the packaging paper later, you wouldn’t have been intrigued. Even though I haven’t procured it, I never refused!"

They started arguing again.

Lin Xiang’s eyes darted between the two, almost unable to believe that the renowned Wilson Family and John Family were engaging in this plain, unembellished business conflict.

Secretary Wang and Director Zhao were completely bewildered.

Secretary Wang had been learning English recently, and though he couldn’t speak it, he could barely understand a few words from the foreign businessmen. But now, their speed was too fast. He couldn’t understand a single word.

"Comrade Lin, what are they arguing about?"

"Oh, they’re arguing about whom we should sell our milky candy to."

"Huh?" Secretary Wang’s voice peaked: "Did I just have a hallucination?"

Initially, both John and Wilson didn’t show much interest in the milky candy. So why have they suddenly started arguing over the collaboration slot?

Could it be the effect of Lin Xiang’s two drawings?

Also, why can’t we sign contracts with two foreign businessmen simultaneously?

Milky candy is a finished product, unlike fabric, which needs to be made into clothing before selling. The concept is different, so simultaneous collaboration is entirely possible.

As Secretary Wang thought of this, Lin Xiang said to Wilson and John: "Mr. John, Mr. Wilson, I just discussed with the Director Zhao of the confectionery factory. With the production capacity of Mianyang Town’s confectionery factory, it’s indeed difficult to meet the demands of both of you."

"But we have many confectionery factories in Hua Country. If Mianyang Town cannot supply, there’s Luochuan County, Ji City, and even the whole Ji Province. As long as you need it, we will try our best to meet your demand."

Lin Xiang relaxed, but Wilson and John instead calmed down.

Supplying both of them?

But they are competitors!

"As far as I know, the Wilson Family and John Family are in different cities, right? Milky candy is a consumable item, once eaten, it’s gone. And people who like this taste will continue to buy. With such a cycle, the sales volume is indeed not a concern."

"And since you’re in different cities, our supply of milky candy may not meet the demand of an entire state. If it is divided into two parts, you might be more worried about not having enough to sell rather than not being able to sell it."

Considering from another angle, Lin Xiang’s point made Wilson and John think, and it indeed seemed like what she said made sense.

Regarding the milky candy, they are just intermediaries earning a price difference, without design copyright issues, so there’s no true competition between them.