flstandardbreds Chapter 106 Responding to the Fierce Competition with Wisdom
Chapter 106 Responding to the Fierce Competition with Wisdom
The fierce competition required a wise response.
Su Yunlan looked at the order from the capital. Her joy had not completely faded, but a sense of unease had already risen in her heart.
The orders from the capital city certainly represent recognition of her porcelain, but they also mean that these exquisite pieces have attracted the attention of certain people.
"Sister-in-law, this is a big deal!" Young Master Xiao was still excitedly shouting, completely unaware of Su Yunlan's unusual behavior.
Su Yunlan put away the order, smiled slightly, and tried to make her tone sound relaxed, "Yes, it is indeed a big deal."
She turned around and looked at the busy kiln workers, the air filled with the fragrance of soil and the heat of the kiln fire.
Everything seemed to be thriving, but she had a vague feeling that beneath the calm surface, undercurrents were surging.
Just then, Zheng Cishang rushed over, his usually cheerful face now filled with anxiety.
"Lady Su, something terrible has happened! There's been an accident!"
"What's wrong?" Su Yunlan's heart jumped. She looked at Zheng Cishang, waiting for his explanation.
"In the city, in the city... suddenly a lot of counterfeit porcelain has appeared!" Zheng, the porcelain merchant, said breathlessly, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. "Those porcelains look very similar to ours, but the prices are much lower, and they've already snatched up quite a few customers!"
Su Yunlan frowned slightly. She knew that with the porcelain selling so well, people would inevitably become envious, and imitation would only be a matter of time.
"How did they imitate it?" she asked calmly, her voice soft yet carrying an undeniable authority.
"I heard that other kilns bribed our artisans to steal our porcelain-making techniques." The porcelain merchant Zheng's face was ashen, his voice filled with anger. "These people are truly despicable, so utterly shameless!"
"And the price?" Su Yunlan continued to ask.
"The price is so low, 30% lower than ours! They're engaging in malicious dumping, trying to steal our customers!" Zheng, the porcelain merchant, said anxiously. "Madam Su, what should we do? If this continues, our business will..."
Su Yunlan took a deep breath, looking at the red-hot kilns in the distance, and made up her mind.
Competition is inevitable, but she will not back down.
She wants to show those imitators that imitation can never surpass originality.
"I understand. Go back and calm everyone down," she said in a deep voice. "I'll figure something out."
Xiao Yuhan appeared beside Su Yunlan at some point. He looked at her furrowed brows and asked, "What happened?" His calm voice seemed to carry a reassuring power.
Su Yunlan told Xiao Yuhan what had happened. She was not flustered at all; instead, her eyes burned with fierce fighting spirit.
"It seems it's time to show them what true strength is."
She turned her head and looked at the busy painter Liu and the Song kiln worker, her eyes full of confidence, the corners of her mouth slightly upturned, and uttered two words: "Let's go!"
Su Yunlan strode into the depths of the kiln, the air filled with the smell of burning clay and the faint fragrance of porcelain clay.
Her steps were firm and powerful; she already had a plan in mind.
She wants to let those imitators know that true strength is not just about imitation, but about continuous innovation.
"Brother Song, Master Liu, come here for a moment." Su Yunlan's voice echoed in the kiln chamber, clear and strong.
The Song kiln worker stopped his work, his hands covered in mud, and looked at Su Yunlan. "Madam Su, what are your orders?"
The painter, Liu, also put down his brush and approached with a serious expression.
"Madam Su, do you have any new ideas?"
Su Yunlan looked around, her gaze lingering on each person's face for a moment. Her voice was full of confidence: "Now there are many counterfeit porcelains on the market, priced low, which have stolen away many customers. But I want to tell you, this is not the end, but a new beginning."
She took a deep breath and continued, "We must improve the porcelain-making process, making each piece more exquisite and unique. I want you all, from this day forward, to unleash your creativity and push the art of porcelain kilns to new heights!"
The Song kiln worker and the Liu painter exchanged a glance, their eyes blazing with fighting spirit.
The Song kiln worker patted his chest and said firmly, "Madam Su, don't worry, I will do my best to improve the craftsmanship and make the best porcelain!"
The painter Liu nodded in agreement: "Madam Su, I will draw the most exquisite patterns to make our porcelain stand out!"
Su Yunlan smiled with satisfaction. She turned to look at Young Master Xiao Twelfth beside her, her eyes shining with determination.
"Twelfth Brother, you're in charge of marketing. We need to let customers know that our porcelain is not only beautiful, but also a unique work of art!"
Young Master Xiao nodded immediately, responding with great enthusiasm: "Sister-in-law, don't worry, I will definitely manage the market perfectly!"
Su Yunlan nodded in satisfaction and turned to walk towards her studio.
Her heart was filled with inspiration and strength. She held the clay in her hands tightly, and the delicate touch made her even more determined in her belief.
She needs to launch a brand new batch of porcelain in the shortest possible time to impress customers.
Several days later, a batch of exquisite porcelain pieces was finally produced.
They are not only more exquisite in shape, but also more unique in pattern, each one a unique work of art.
When these porcelain pieces were displayed on the stall, customers were immediately drawn to them.
They all exclaimed that these porcelain pieces were far superior to the imitations on the market.
The imitators also saw these new porcelain pieces, and they were filled with surprise and inferiority.
Those so-called low-priced imitations appear so mediocre and cheap in comparison to these exquisite porcelain pieces.
Su Yunlan stood in front of the kiln fire, watching the bustling scene, her eyes sparkling with satisfaction and gratification.
She knew they had taken a significant step forward.
Xiao Yuhan stood silently to the side, watching Su Yunlan's busy yet determined figure, his eyes filled with love.
He gently stroked Su Yunlan's hair and said tenderly, "You are such a proud wife."
Su Yunlan felt his gentleness and her heart warmed. She tilted her head slightly, smiled, and replied softly, "We still have a tough battle to fight."
Just then, Young Master Xiao Twelve came running from afar, holding a new sales plan in his hand. He ran over excitedly, waving a piece of parchment in his hand, his face beaming with excitement. He shouted loudly, "Sister-in-law, sister-in-law, I've finished the new sales plan!" He was running so fast that fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
Su Yunlan took the parchment and examined it carefully.
This sales plan not only details the characteristics and uses of various porcelains, but also ingeniously incorporates promotional methods such as "buy three get one free" and "collect stamps to redeem exquisite porcelains".
She nodded in satisfaction, a slight smile playing on her lips. "Not bad, Twelfth Brother, you have a real talent for business!"
After the new sales plan was implemented, the porcelain kiln's business indeed increased significantly.
Customers were drawn to these novel promotional methods, and the stall was crowded with people coming to buy porcelain.
Even Zheng, the porcelain merchant, was full of praise for Young Master Xiao's plan. He stroked his beard and said repeatedly, "The younger generation is truly formidable! Young Master Xiao is a rare business genius!"
In order to further expand the influence of porcelain, Su Yunlan decided to hold a porcelain exhibition.
She carefully selected a batch of newly fired pieces, which not only have unique shapes, but also feature bolder and more innovative glazes and decorations.
On the day of the exhibition, the entire market was packed with people.
People exclaimed in amazement as they looked at the exquisite porcelain.
Some of the porcelain pieces are as clear and translucent as ice and snow; some are as fiery and vibrant as the sunset; and some are simple and elegant, full of rich historical charm.
Liu's paintings have taken on a new life on porcelain, with each stroke seemingly imbued with profound cultural heritage.
People look at these porcelain pieces as if they are admiring works of art, completely forgetting the passage of time.
Those counterfeiters who came to inquire about the situation felt a deep sense of powerlessness upon seeing these porcelain pieces.
They realized that they could never surpass Su Yunlan's innovative abilities.
Their imitation is nothing more than a clumsy copy.
Just when Su Yunlan thought everything was going in a good direction, a kiln worker rushed over, pale-faced and panicked, saying, "Madam Su, something bad has happened! Several people are missing from the kiln!"
Su Yunlan's heart tightened, her delicate brows furrowed, and an ominous premonition welled up in her heart.
She put down the porcelain in her hand and walked quickly out of the kiln, her heart filled with doubt: What exactly happened?
Her steps were hurried, as if foreshadowing an impending storm.