dognovel Chapter 125 Mu Family Blueberry Juice
Chapter 125 Mu Family Blueberry Juice
"In the next few days, I'll take everyone to catch some rabbits and foxes. I've thought of a method: we can use traps and hunting nets to catch them in the mountains and forests. You're familiar with the terrain and know where there are many rabbits and foxes, so take us there to set traps."
Upon hearing this, Tian Xiaohu immediately perked up: "Okay! Brother Mu, don't worry, I know this mountain forest very well. I know exactly where the rabbits and foxes are. Let's go prepare traps and hunting nets right now and try to catch as many as possible!"
"Hey, don't rush! I have something else to tell you. Catch more rabbits, and keep an eye on wild boars and foxes too. Especially foxes, their fur is valuable. Wild boars don't necessarily have to be alive, dead ones aren't worth much, you know? But be careful, wild boars are aggressive, don't let them hurt your own people."
Tian Xiaohu nodded, his expression turning serious: "I understand, Brother Mu. Where are you going so early in the morning?"
Li Mu stood up, dusted himself off, and said, "I'm going to town to sell these mink and tiger skins, and while I'm at it, I'll ask the printing factory if we can negotiate the price and finalize things regarding **."
Upon hearing this, Tian Xiaohu also stood up: "Brother Mu, I'll go with you. It's better to have more people to help each other, and it'll be good to have someone to assist us if anything happens."
"No need, Li Jianjun will come with me. He's familiar with the town, and having him around will give me some courage," Li Mu said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Tian Xiaohu didn't insist any further and said, "Alright then, Brother Mu, be careful on the road."
After Li Mu and Li Jianjun met up, they drove their tricycle to town.
Upon arriving in town, Li Mu first went to the printing factory.
The printing factory owner was a middle-aged man. When he saw Li Jianjun, he recognized him as the young man who had come yesterday wanting to have his documents printed.
"Hey little brother, what brings you here again? Did you bring any money this time? If you didn't, don't blame me for being impolite. We don't offer credit here," the printing factory owner joked.
Li Mu scratched his head, a little embarrassed: "Boss, please don't tease me. I came here today to discuss the price with you again. You see, we've just started our business and are indeed short on funds. Could you give us a discount?"
The printing factory owner glanced at Li Mu: "Discount? Little brother, this isn't the first or second time you've come here. My price is already very reasonable. If you want to do it, then go for this price; if you don't want to, then forget it."
Upon hearing this, Li Mu became anxious: "Boss, please don't do this. You see, I came here with sincerity. How about this, we'll print a batch first, and once we've recovered our funds, we'll print the rest. Is that alright?"
The printing factory owner pondered for a moment, then said, "Alright, seeing how sincere you are, I'll agree. However, you have to pay a deposit first, otherwise I can't start work for you."
Li Mu nodded quickly: "No problem, no problem, I'll give you the deposit right away."
As he spoke, Li Mu took out a wad of cash from his pocket, counted out a few bills, and handed them to the printing factory owner.
The printing factory owner took the money, counted it, and then said, "Okay, take a look at the design you want, and we'll arrange printing for you as soon as possible."
Li Mu thought for a moment and said, "I haven't prepared the design yet, but I want a simple and elegant design that highlights the characteristics of our blueberry juice. Could you design a few sketches for me to choose from?"
The printing factory owner nodded: "Okay, no problem. We have professional designers here who can give you a few options. However, the design fee will be charged separately."
Li Mu frowned: "Design fee? That's separate?"
"Of course, design is a technical job, there's no reason to work for free." Seeing that the two were young and didn't know anything about the printing industry, it was the perfect opportunity to rip them off.
The printing factory owner said, "Look, our designers are all professionals with rich experience. The designs they create will definitely make your blueberry juice stand out. The design fee is, of course, indispensable."
"I only sell juice, why would I need to stand out? This is going too far! I just sell blueberry juice, why would I need such a complicated design? Can't you be lenient and waive the design fee?"
Li Mu tried to negotiate with the printing factory owner.
The printing factory owner shook his head, his attitude firm: "No, no, the design fee is a must. If you think it's too expensive, you can ask other companies and see if they charge a design fee."
Li Mu sighed. This printing factory was the only one in town that could print the ** they needed. If they went to another factory, not only would it be a waste of time, but they might not be able to find a more suitable option.
"How about this, we draw the design ourselves?"
Upon hearing Li Mu's words, the printing factory owner was taken aback at first, then laughed: "You're going to draw it yourself? Little brother, you're not kidding. Design isn't something you can just do by drawing randomly; it requires a certain level of professional knowledge and aesthetic sense. If you really think you can do it, then give it a try."
Isn't this just ruining their reputation? This young punk doesn't have much money in his pocket and he wants to save on design fees? That's wishful thinking.
Li Jianjun tugged at his sleeve: "Hey, don't take this boss seriously, I'll pay for it."
"No!"
Li Mu asked for a pen and paper, and was about to draw on it. Seeing this, the printing factory owner quickly stopped him, saying, "Hey, hey, young man, what are you doing? Are you really going to draw it yourself?"
Li Mu nodded, looking serious: "Yes, boss, please let me try. I'll just draw a simple one that can show the characteristics of our blueberry juice."
The printing factory owner looked at Li Mu's serious expression and was both amused and exasperated: "Young man, you're really stubborn. Fine, since you insist, I'll give you paper and pen and let you give it a try. But I have to make it clear first, if you can't draw it well, you'll still have to find one of our professional designers."
Li Mu took the paper and pen and began to sketch on it. Although he didn't have professional design knowledge, he knew the aesthetics of the 1970s and 80s.
Designs that are dignified, elegant, and full of a sense of history are often more likely to touch people's hearts.
Why not just draw a simple design with blueberries as the main element, a few leaves around them, and the words "Mujia Blueberry Juice" written in large letters? It's both simple and elegant.
"Done! Print it exactly like this!"
The printing factory owner came over and took a look. The drawing was a bit simple, but it was passable. He didn't believe that this blueberry juice could sell for anything great, but since someone was willing to pay, why not?
“Okay, we’ll do it your way. But you’d better think carefully about the print run. Printing too little will increase the cost and make it unprofitable,” the printing factory owner reminded him.