Rebirth: My 80s

Chapter 856 Selling like crazy

In the 1980s, before sales figures were available, whether a publication was popular or not could be judged by one kind of object -

letter.

These days, everyone has the habit of writing letters, and everyone is keen on writing letters.

After the first issue of "Entrepreneur" was released, members of the start-up team, including Zhou Lan, were all silently paying attention to the daily letters.

Four days have passed and the magazine has not received a letter from readers.

This made everyone feel extremely uneasy.

"It's only been four days. Even if readers want to write letters, it probably won't be that fast."

"But, if you are a reader in the capital, it seems... you have enough time."

They tried to comfort themselves, but couldn't.

"This reader thanked our editorial department profusely and said that our "Entrepreneur" had a huge impact on him!"

He patted the sack with one hand.

"Is this...all a letter?" Someone asked with wide eyes, "Is it all a letter from us?"

All the staff, including Zhou Lan, rushed out of the house and went straight to the courtyard gate.

"The same goes for me as a reader. He said that "The Entrepreneur" inspired his thoughts and seemed to open a window in his brain."

The postman uncle said slowly.

"Yes, I wanted to send it to you two days ago, but it turned out that there were more and more, and I couldn't stop collecting them... I had to think of stocking up first and then sending them to you all together."

Only then did I understand that it wasn't that there were no letters from readers, but... there were too many. If I sent two letters at a time, the postman wouldn't be able to deliver them.

Swish!

Is "The Entrepreneur" so bad that it failed to arouse the interest of a single reader?

For example, the Beijing Youth Daily, where Zhou Lan used to work, has been publishing for three years since its resumption. If a good article appears in the newspaper on any given day, it will definitely receive letters from readers within three or four days at the latest.

"Let me tell you, there will probably be another pack like this tomorrow."

Everyone didn’t even know whether to continue the work at hand. After the first issue was released, it seemed like dust had entered the water without a ripple. Is there a future for "Entrepreneur"?

No exceptions.

However, when they came outside the hospital, everyone was a little confused.

...

Otherwise things don't make sense.

There was an uncle postman at the entrance of the courtyard, pushing a large 28-inch truck with a bulging sack tied to the back seat.

……

General Administration of Posts and Telecommunications, Magazine Distribution Department.

"Same! This reader begged us to keep doing it."

"Yes, I don't dare to stock up now."

"I said, why are you guys standing there? Help me. It's hard for me to do this alone."

Everyone took out a handful of letters and couldn't wait to open the letters and check the contents.

……

A bell rang outside the courtyard gate.

On the fifth day, in the magazine's courtyard, the team's mood was extremely low.

Not long after, an excited voice echoed through the house.

Zhou Lan and others looked at each other. They were disappointed before, but now they are surprised.

"Ha~"

Zhou Lan said with joy, "Based on this feedback, 100,000 copies may not be unsold."

"Hahahaha!"

"What is this new magazine of yours doing that makes such a big fuss?"

The sack was carried into the courtyard by several male comrades. A female comrade hurriedly found scissors and opened the thin hemp rope that sealed the bag.

Jingle Bell!

"Hey...where are you?...Oh Heilongjiang, we need to restock "Entrepreneur" again...Why do you say 'again'? Comrade, we have received more than a dozen calls to restock "Entrepreneur"... …”

"The postman is coming, the postman is coming!"

They desperately need letters from readers to stabilize everything, even just one.

The postman looked at the group of people as if he was stunned.

Jingle Bell--

Everyone is excited. As a content provider, there is nothing more gratifying than receiving such high praise from a wide range of readers.

"Ha ha!"

Jingle Bell!

Just as the call was hung up, before the operator Nie Minjia took a sip of water to moisten her throat, the ringtone rang again.

"Hey...Hunan...it's better to restock "Entrepreneur", right?"

Jingle Bell!

...

Hao Pengfei, the director of the magazine distribution department, trotted to the second floor of the administration building and knocked on the door of an office.

"Director Yang."

"Pengfei, what's going on?"

Director Yang was sitting behind the five-drawer table, holding a large teapot in his hand and looking at the visitor.

"There is something I feel the need to report to you. Although we still have the goods on hand, judging from this trend, we may not be able to sell them for a few days, and 80% of them will be out of stock in the future."

Hao Pengfei quickly came to the five-drawer table, bowed and said.

"Which magazine is going to be out of stock? Is it "Ancient and Modern Legends" again, or is it the "Friends" that is gaining momentum?"

"No, you are the one who specially approved the first issue of "Entrepreneur" to be published nationwide."

Hao Pengfei's eyes were full of respect, thinking that Jiang is still hotter when he is old. To be fair, he was not too convinced by Director Yang before. He always felt that he was occupying the manhole and had great power, but he had not done many practical things.

Only now do I realize that people have a poisonous eye.

Look, he decided to publish a new magazine nationwide, which immediately became a hit.

Director Yang was so surprised that he almost stood up, grabbed Hao Pengfei's collar and asked what was going on. However, he noticed the respect shown on Hao Pengfei, so he tactically coughed twice to calm down.

"Oh, what am I talking about? It's inevitable that "Entrepreneur" will sell well. Otherwise, how else can I defy all the opinions and insist on having its first issue distributed nationwide?"

"Yes, you have a sharp vision and a far-sighted vision."

"However, its first issue printed 100,000 copies. You know this figure, right? Isn't it enough to sell?"

"Not enough." Hao Pengfei shook his head, "Far from enough."

As he spoke, he spread out the black leather notebook in his hand, cleared his throat and continued:

"I have compiled statistics on the current demand for goods in various places. You will know after listening to it."

"Hebei, apply for replenishment of 3,000 volumes."

"Anhui, apply for replenishment of 5,000 volumes."

"Jiangsu, apply for replenishment of 8,000 volumes."

"Zhejiang, apply for replenishment of 10,000 copies."

...

Director Yang was shocked, but he didn't say anything...

How many years have you not seen the branch below apply for replenishment like this?

A posture that is completely unafraid of not being able to sell. In fact, they usually give it to them to sell and give them tasks.

This time I felt so conscious.

Director Yang thought to himself, that is indeed not enough.

This round of replenishment alone will wipe out the inventory of "Entrepreneur".

"Okay, I understand." He said calmly, as if everything was expected.

When Hao Pengfei resigned, he did not forget to take a photo: "Director Yang, you have made great contributions to the job and should be rewarded by the bureau."