Chapter 306 Saint Laurent Starry Sky

Two days later, Xu Qiang brought more than 20 bottles of perfume samples that they had produced this time and met Zhang Li at the Donghai Coffee Shop.

A whole week had passed since the two last met.

"How is the new project going? Have you produced a perfume?" After the two sat down face to face, Zhang Li ordered two cups of coffee and asked Xu Qiang.

Obviously, Zhang Li felt that perfume should have a high technological content, at least much more difficult to research and develop than the previous feed. In particular, it should be a very difficult task to formulate a perfume with a matching and consistent smell. Only one can be completed in this week.

"Once it's done, you can pay me happily and I will be efficient on my end." Xu Qiang said.

For this perfume project, due to the success of the previous project, the CZ city government directly gave Xu Qiang an advance of 10,000 yuan for research and development expenses. As for the remaining 50,000 yuan in labor fees, they will be paid in full after the perfume production line is accepted.

It is only natural to do things for money. The contract required Xu Qiang to imitate five best-selling perfume scents on the market. In order to show his sincerity, Xu Qiang obviously exceeded the task this time.

"Let me see!" Zhang Li said expectantly when she heard it.

"These five bottles are the perfumes I imitated according to your request. You can try them." While Xu Qiang was speaking, he took out a paper box from his bag and placed it on the table.

"Yeah." Zhang Li nodded and opened the paper box.

After the paper box was opened, five glass bottles were revealed inside with labels on them: Osmanthus, Rose, Jasmine, Lily, and Lemon. These five perfumes were exactly the scents that Zhang Li had asked Xu Qiang to imitate before.

At this time, Zhang Li first opened a bottle of lily perfume, gently applied it on the back of her hand, and then sniffed it gently.

"Not bad..." After a moment, Zhang Li showed a satisfied smile and said, "The smell feels very soft and pure. I really didn't expect it. How did you make these perfumes in such a short time? Did you buy ready-made products from the market and trick me?"

"If Director Zhang doesn't believe it, you can come and visit my laboratory in the School of Mechanical Engineering. I can demonstrate how to make these perfumes on the spot. There will be absolutely no problem." Xu Qiang said seriously.

"Haha, I was just joking with you." Zhang Li smiled and continued, "Have you prepared the equipment drawings and list for mass production of perfume? The production plant has already started construction, so I want to order the equipment from the manufacturer in advance."

Although Zhang Li is a woman, she has always been decisive and efficient at work.

Unlike other governments that have to go through repeated, lengthy meetings and procedures, the efficiency of the CZ city government is incredibly high. Once they make a decision, it can be implemented in a short period of time. It is precisely because of this that a city with a population of only 500,000 has created half of the province's GDP and tax revenue with its amazing economic vitality, becoming an economic miracle of that era.

The urban area's labor productivity ranks second in the country, only after prosperous Shanghai, and its fiscal revenue exceeds that of many domestic cities. Its economic strength is remarkable.

In the 80s, Changzhou paid 60 billion yuan in revenue for eight consecutive years, which was equivalent to the total fiscal revenue of Guangdong Province in six years. It was simply a miracle.

The fundamental secret to creating all these miracles lies in the extraordinary efficiency of the CZ Municipal Government and its courage and determination to break through.

"I have prepared the equipment purchase list, as well as some drawings." Xu Qiang took out a file bag from his bag and placed it in front of Zhang Li.

The production equipment of perfume is not complicated, especially for the ordinary perfumes commonly seen on the market. The production process is relatively simple. The key to the technology lies in the ratio of raw materials, which must be precisely controlled. Apart from this, other equipment only needs to be kept clean and there is no complicated operation.

Over the past week, He Yonghong has designed a production line according to the sketch drawn by Xu Qiang. However, due to the short time, some connection device drawings of the production line have not been completed. But the main equipment list has been listed, and only needs to be connected and assembled later.

"Very good!" Zhang Li opened the file bag and nodded with satisfaction after seeing the equipment purchase list inside.

"Also, since this is our second cooperation, I'll give you a gift..." As Xu Qiang spoke, he took out all the perfume bottles in his bag.

Including the previous five bottles of perfume, a total of more than twenty bottles of perfume were placed on the table. Zhang Li showed an expression of disbelief on her face.

"These...are all perfumes?" Zhang Li asked after a moment.

"Yes, these are all the perfumes I made." Xu Qiang smiled and pointed to the small perfume bottles on the table and said, "The ones with pink labels are from the floral series, the yellow ones are from the fruity series, and the green ones are from the herbal series..."

"This is amazing..." Zhang Li's eyes flashed with excitement, like a child who had discovered treasure. She picked up a few bottles and smelled them gently.

"This one should be mint... this one is lily..."

Zhang Li was very sensitive to the smell of perfume, and she quickly identified some plants that corresponded to perfume. "...What is this, it smells good." After a moment, Zhang Li picked up a small green bottle of perfume and asked Xu Qiang.

"This is lavender perfume. The scent of lavender is unique. It is a mixture of floral and herbal freshness with a hint of sweetness and deep aroma. We probably don't have this type of perfume in our country yet," said Xu Qiang.

There was no lavender in China in the early years.

Lavender was introduced to the BJ Botanical Garden for trial planting in 1963 under the organization of the former Ministry of Light Industry. It has been trial-planted and cultivated for many years in Shanghai, BJ, Shaanxi, Yunnan, Henan and XJ in my country.

Since the climate conditions in the Ili region of Xinjiang are similar to those in the mountainous areas of southern France, it is suitable for growing lavender and the oil has good aroma quality. Under the deployment of the Xinjiang Construction Corps and the Ministry of Light Industry, large-scale cultivation and processing have been achieved in the 65th, 70th, 71st, and 69th Regiments of the Ili Agricultural Fourth Division.

However, there are currently no lavender-scented perfumes in China. Xu Qiang can be said to be the first person to make lavender perfume in China.

"This perfume will definitely be very popular!" Holding the lavender perfume bottle, Zhang Li said to Xu Qiang as if she had found a treasure: "When can it be mass-produced?"

It can be seen that Zhang Li likes lavender perfume very much, and she intuitively believes that this perfume will definitely be a best-seller in China.

In fact, the application history of lavender is quite long. It was very common in the Roman era. Because of its clear and elegant scent and charming and refreshing fragrance, it is called the "Queen of Herbs".

Lavender essential oil is one of the most widely used essential oils in aromatherapy, and many species of this lovely plant grow wild in the Mediterranean region. Lavender perfume was also very popular in the Elizabethan and Stuart eras, and was a favorite perfume of Queen Charles I.

Therefore, Zhang Li has a certain business acumen for perfume. Naturally, she understands women better than Xu Qiang, so after smelling this scent, she immediately wanted to mass-produce it.

"Once the factory and equipment are in place, I can immediately produce this perfume." Xu Qiang paused, then continued: "In addition, the factory must be kept clean and tidy. Once impurities are mixed into the machine, the smell will be different..."

"Okay, I'll prepare it as soon as possible." Zhang Li nodded and put the bottle of lavender perfume into her bag. Then her eyes were attracted by another perfume bottle and she asked Xu Qiang, "What kind of fragrance is this black one?"

"This bottle is a mixed fragrance. I made it specially for you to thank you for your help." Xu Qiang smiled and continued, "This bottle of perfume is called 'Yves Saint Laurent Starry Sky'. I think you will like it. I hope we can have more project cooperation in the future."

"Yves Saint Laurent Starry Sky? This name sounds quite literary." Zhang Li said with a smile, "Do you know what kind of perfume I like to use?"

"I don't know about that."

"Are you sure I will like this perfume?"

"I just feel..."

"But I still thank you for your gift." Zhang Li smiled and put the special perfume and more than ten other bottles of perfume into her bag. She said, "You really gave me a surprise today, especially the lavender perfume. I really like this smell. I think many people will like it too. I hope we can mass-produce it soon."

Zhang Li obviously didn't think much of the bottle of perfume Xu Qiang gave her. After all, perfume is something that depends on personal preference. Before knowing the other person's preferences, giving such a thing as a gift may not be what you want.

In addition, the bottle of lavender perfume that Xu Qiang took out earlier had already attracted Zhang Li so deeply that she had no interest in trying other perfumes.

“I also hope to complete this project soon.”

"I'll go back and arrange my work first. We'll meet here again at this time next week. I hope you can bring me some more surprises." After Zhang Li finished speaking, she was about to get up and leave.

"I send you……"

"No, you can stay and continue drinking coffee. I've already paid." Zhang Li smiled at Xu Qiang, then turned and left the cafe.

Zhang Li has always been decisive in her work. She can't wait to see the mass production of these perfumes, so she must speed up the preparations in Changzhou.

Watching Zhang Li leave, Xu Qiang breathed a sigh of relief.

The next moment, he took a magazine from the counter, sat by the window, and enjoyed the rare leisure time...

(End of this chapter)