Olympic champions really carried enormous prestige.
And people of this era were especially keen on international recognition. Because they looked to the world, they yearned for recognition.
Everything displayed in Jinling's direct-sales stores was selling like wildfire.
The direct-sales stores called the secondary warehouses to transfer stock; the secondary warehouses called the primary warehouses; and the primary warehouses called Jinling, urging them to ship goods over immediately.
Meanwhile, state-run stores all over the country were calling frantically. The phones in Jinling's offices were practically ringing off the hook. Leaders at every relevant level in Jinling were run ragged, and the workers below were no longer taking it easy either, working overtime around the clock on three shifts.
The inventory produced over the previous six months, judging by current trends, would not last even half a month. Jinling's production capacity was already considerable, but the enthusiasm of the people across the country was even greater.
All at once, Jinling shifted into high gear. The workers were bustling about day and night, but they were full of drive. The factory had announced that it would invite the Olympic delegation to Jinling to meet its people. Though everyone had already seen plenty of officials come through on inspection tours, they were still eagerly anticipating the Olympic champions.
Of course, more work also meant more money, even though Jinling's people no longer considered money quite so important.
They received several sets of work uniforms every year, the factory provided all three daily meals, medical expenses were fully reimbursed, parents and elderly relatives received pensions, shopping and dining came with discounts, and children went to school without spending a cent. If they did well enough, they could even earn a little money for the family.
When their children grew up and got married, there was