"Sister Duo..."
"Sigh..." Xu Duo was momentarily stunned, then a strange look appeared on her face. "What brings you here, you little rascal?"
"Hehe..."
"Do you two know each other?" He Dong asked curiously.
"My cousin!" Xu Duo glanced at the slightly immature young man in front of her. Although she wasn't that old herself, she had lived through two lifetimes and had matured considerably. She now viewed everyone as younger than herself. "He's the child of my third aunt's family."
"Wait, didn't I hear you were working in Yuezhou? How did you end up here in Hua Shenbei?" Xu Duo asked, still puzzled.
"I was indeed working in Yuezhou, in the mobile phone business. But over there, they mainly deal with B-grade phones, while Hua Shenbei focuses on A-grade phones, so I came here after the New Year," Zhao Xuanyi said. He hadn't expected to run into his cousin like this. Although they weren't particularly close, they knew each other, and he had heard about her success during the holidays. He had no intention of flattering her, but since they met, he couldn't pretend not to know her. "Now, I'm thinking about trying out an online store business, just testing the waters."
"Selling refurbished phones?" Xu Duo immediately guessed.
"Yes!" Zhao Xuanyi didn't deny it, nodding earnestly. "I think the online business has a lot of potential. My online store just went live the day before yesterday, and I got an order today, so I came to..."
"Come to get goods?" Xu Duo, well-versed in the situation in Hua Shenbei, knew the chaos that had been there when the e-commerce industry first started. "Call He Dong, if anyone's number one in this market for refurbished phones, it's him."
"You're sure to get the best stock from He Dong. If you go to other counters, not only will the stock be mixed, but the boss isn't as genuine as he seems."
"He Dong, this is my cousin. Please take care of him!" Xu Duo turned to He Dong, speaking with authority.
"Your cousin? Then there's nothing to discuss!" He Dong waved his hand generously. In his view, this was a small matter, and there was no need for formalities between him and Xu Duo. He could take care of it effortlessly. "Just come sign the contract, and when the money from your online store comes through, settle the bill. As for the phones, I'll make sure to reserve the best ones for you."
"Thank you, He Dong, thank you!" Zhao Xuanyi wasn't a fool. Having worked in the mobile phone business in the provincial capital of Yuezhou at a young age, he knew how deep the water ran in this industry.
"Don't mention it. My relationship with your cousin is well-established, and it's no big deal," He Dong said, not really concerned about this matter. Signing contracts and offering credit were routine with familiar clients.
"That's settled then!" Xu Duo nodded. It was only natural to help out family, but she also reminded him seriously, "You should set the prices lower. Aim for a profit of around 150 yuan per phone. Make sure the product name clearly states that it's a second-hand iPhone. Never try to pass it off as new."
"This is something you need to be careful about. If there's an issue, the records of how many phones you've sold will be traceable. If your store gets popular, there will be plenty of people jealous, constantly reporting you. If Apple gets serious and sues, and you've sold a lot, you could be looking at three to five years in prison."
"Don't leave any loose ends. Also, now that you're in Hua Shenbei, if you run into any problems, give me a call. I've been here for years and know a few people." Xu Duo said in a serious tone, but not overpromising, and handed him her phone. "Save your number here."
"Alright, okay!" Zhao Xuanyi noticed a significant change in his cousin's demeanor. Being near her now made him feel strangely nervous, almost afraid to breathe too loudly.
"By the way!" Xu Duo seemed to suddenly remember something and asked, "You've been in Yuezhou for two years, right?"
"I've been working since I was 14. It's been two years and five months now."
"That's a long time. You must know quite a few people there." Xu Duo thought for a moment and decided to give her cousin another push. "See if you can contact anyone who's collecting scrap iPhone batteries and screens. I'll pay 3.5 yuan per pound for the batteries and 2 yuan per screen."
"As for how much you pay to collect them, that's up to you. The difference in price is yours to keep. Just make sure to factor in the shipping costs. Whatever you collect, I'll take it all." Xu Duo hadn't forgotten that the refurbished phone business in Yuezhou was pretty big, and she might be able to get quite a few discarded parts.
"Ah, this…"
"Silly boy, your cousin is doing business for you. You wouldn't buy low and sell high to me, would you?" He Dong reminded him from the side.
"Well, those are all scrap parts. They're not..."
"Don't worry about it, just know I want them," Xu Duo interrupted her cousin, her gaze meaningful. "Yuezhou mainly deals with B-grade phones, but there's also a small demand for A-grade parts. A 90% new original battery goes for 155 yuan, and a 90% new original screen goes for 1500 yuan. If the price for screens drops, the battery price will drop a little too."
"If you can get someone with the right connections to do this business, come to me for goods, and you can keep the difference."
"He Dong... you don't mind, right? After all, he's my cousin," Xu Duo added, not forgetting to check with He Dong. Although they had a business relationship, she still needed to be considerate of his feelings.
"How big is the market in Yuezhou? The demand for A-grade parts is small, and after working hard all year, they might only move a little volume!" He Dong said this out loud, but in his heart, there was a slight discomfort. However, he quickly brushed it off. "At most, they can barely move 200,000 screens a year. This little volume..."
The implication was clear enough. This amount wouldn't pose any threat to his business.
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