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Chapter 514 - 120: Embarrassment_5

Chapter 514: 120: Embarrassment_5

Lin Guixiang nodded slightly.

After discussing the matter, Astrid began the lesson.

Although Lin Guixiang had not attended the class in a long time, her oral proficiency had not only not declined but had actually improved considerably.

During the lesson, she was already able to communicate with Astrid without any obstacles.

With a smile, Astrid said, "Frances, according to your current pace of learning, you could choose not to come tomorrow."

Lin Guixiang first thanked Astrid for her affirmation, then said, "Even though I’ve learned English, I still want to learn French."

Lin Guixiang felt she had quite a knack for languages.

Learning an extra language could also bring additional capability that could always be used when the time came.

Astrid said with a smile, "Then I’ll introduce you to a foreign teacher, she teaches two languages: French and Japanese."

"Sure." Lin Guixiang nodded slightly, "Thank you, Teacher Astrid."

"What’s there to thank me for?"

After returning home, it was already five in the evening. Lin Guixiang drove to buy groceries and then cooked dinner.

She made spicy crawfish, a favorite of Lin Wu’s, along with steamed pork and tofu soup.

During the meal, Lin Guixiang discussed Astrid’s idea with Lin Wu.

Hearing this, Lin Wu looked at Lin Guixiang, "Mom, do you think this Astrid is reliable?"

Lin Guixiang considered carefully, "Astrid is a pretty good person, positive, sunny, enthusiastic, and she also has high emotional intelligence in dealing with the world. If she were to do business, she would definitely be a very qualified merchant!"

Although she hadn’t spent much time with Astrid, Lin Guixiang could tell that Astrid was a very nice girl.

Moreover, the fact that Astrid had proposed to become the agent for Beauty Chant in Country P was proof enough that she was someone with a sharp business mind.

Lin Wu nodded slightly, "Then let’s partner with her."

Lin Guixiang was startled, "Really partner with her?"

"Yeah."

With some confusion, Lin Guixiang said, "Xiao Wu, didn’t you mention earlier that Beauty Chant temporarily wasn’t looking for franchisees?"

Why had she agreed now?

Lin Wu replied, "We need to not only make money domestically but also bring our profits overseas, just like those imported brands that are aggressively cutting into the wallets of our people. I was worried that franchisees might sell counterfeit products for profit and damage our reputation, but agents are different. An agent is a general agent entrusted by others, and the goods are still owned by the manufacturers, not the agents. They only earn a sales commission."

In a sense, an agent’s role is quite similar to that of a store manager.

Hearing this, Lin Guixiang nodded slightly, "Alright, Xiao Wu, I understand."

"Also, Mom," Lin Wu continued, "there’s another thing."

"What’s that?" Lin Guixiang asked.

Lin Wu continued, "Aside from the necessary taxes, the overseas retail price of Beauty Chant must be higher than the domestic price. Increase it by twenty percent on top of the original price."

"Increase it by that much?" Lin Guixiang asked, somewhat surprised.

A set of Lotus Dew is currently priced at 663, and if we increase it by twenty percent, the retail price will go from 663 to 795. With all sorts of import duties and other costs, the price would at least rise to over 900!

Thinking of this, Lin Guixiang asked worriedly, "With such a huge increase, will they still buy it?"

Instead of explaining directly, Lin Wu gave a simple example, "Take the Secret of Hainan, for instance. Abroad, a jar of face cream is priced around 1200, but in Hua Country, it’s 2300. Despite such a difference, people still buy it. But our Beauty Chant doesn’t need to worry about this problem."

That’s also why many people from Hua Country choose to fly directly to Country P to buy skincare products.

It has even formed a profit chain; many have become wealthy by purchasing skincare products to resell.

As she spoke, Lin Wu smiled faintly, "Actually, this can also increase the likelihood of foreigners coming to Hua Country for tourism."

Due to historical reasons, many foreigners still hold prejudices against Hua Country.

If they can come and see for themselves, they will undoubtedly break their preconceived notions about Hua Country.

Lin Guixiang nodded slightly, "Okay, Xiao Wu, I understand. I’ll talk to Astrid about the partnership tomorrow."

"Alright." Lin Wu thought for a moment and then added, "Also, mention the agency fee."

"How much is the agency fee?" Lin Guixiang inquired.

"Two million," Lin Wu answered.

Hearing this, Lin Guixiang’s eyes widened, "That much?"

Lin Wu’s face betrayed no emotion, and it was impossible to see what she was thinking, "Two million may be a lot, but this threshold can indeed filter out many undesirable individuals."

In today’s society, there are all kinds of people. If agents could make money at no cost, it would definitely give them the impression that it’s cheap.

It’s like being in a relationship.

If something is too easily obtained, it won’t be treasured.

Lin Guixiang understood the underlying meaning of Lin Wu’s words, "Okay, Xiao Wu, I’ve got it."