Electronic lockers offer numerous benefits, being both aesthetically pleasing and secure, making them a viable option for everyday home use.
However, nothing is perfect, and every advantage has its drawbacks.
The disadvantage of electronic lockers is that customers tend to lose their passwords easily. That small piece of paper is too easily misplaced; many people find it gets pulled out of their pockets or bags by other items.
Once lost, the items stored in the locker become inaccessible, so a solution must be found.
"Boss Qin, rest assured, we've already thought of this!"
Engineer Li spoke.
"When we created the control system, we've already programmed in a solution. If a customer loses their password, we can simply operate it from the backend to open the locker."
"Excellent. With this final safeguard, I am completely at ease!"
"These electronic lockers are fantastic!"
Qin Chuan clapped his hands, his excitement and enthusiasm evident.
Upon receiving Qin Chuan's affirmation, Ye Meiyun, Section Chief Xu, and Engineer Li all broke into bright smiles.
"Sister Yun, how many lockers have we manufactured so far?"
Ye Meiyun replied, "Since the final experiment concluded yesterday, I've had our partners working around the clock. We've also accelerated chip manufacturing. At our current pace, we can produce about a thousand units per day."
"A thousand? That's so few?"
Qin Chuan expressed surprise, considering how large Ye Meiyun's electronics factory was.
"It's not a small amount. We've specifically allocated three independent workshops for this project."
"These three workshops are operating 24/7 in shifts, and this is the result," Section Chief Xu explained.
"So, only three workshops are involved. No wonder!"
Qin Chuan appeared enlightened.
"Another important question: what is the cost of these electronic lockers, and what will be the selling price?"
Hearing Qin Chuan's inquiry, Ye Meiyun said, "Before you arrived, the three of us had already discussed this."
"The most expensive components for these electronic lockers are the chips and the operating system. Little Chuan, you might not know, but we spent a hefty six hundred thousand on just this operating system!"
Qin Chuan's heart skipped a beat. That price was indeed not cheap at the time. However, considering that this operating system was essentially a one-time investment with minimal subsequent expenses, he quickly calmed down.
If the electronic locker market took off, the six hundred thousand investment would be negligible.
"We've roughly estimated that for a six-door electronic locker, the cost is around two hundred yuan, a nine-door is two hundred and thirty, and a twelve-door is two hundred and sixty..."
Ye Meiyun continued, "So, we've tentatively set the retail price for a six-door locker at five hundred yuan, a nine-door at seven hundred yuan, and a twelve-door at nine hundred yuan!"
"Of course, this is the retail price. For large bulk orders from organizations, the price will be significantly lower, reduced by one hundred yuan for each tier."
"Six-door at four hundred yuan, nine-door at six hundred yuan, and twelve-door at eight hundred yuan!"
Qin Chuan nodded slowly. The pricing seemed reasonable. After all, Ye Meiyun ran such a large operation, and the daily expenses would be astronomical.
What was the point of doing business if it wasn't profitable?
"Are we starting advertising and creating marketing strategies now?" Qin Chuan asked again.
"I've already instructed someone to begin working on that. The marketing department will provide me with a complete plan tomorrow."
With the conversation reaching this point, almost everything had been covered. All the questions had been asked, and all the necessary information had been gathered. They then chatted about a few more trivial matters before the four of them left the laboratory.
Section Chief Xu and Engineer Li departed first, leaving only Qin Chuan and Ye Meiyun.
Ye Meiyun went to her office to retrieve some belongings. Qin Chuan, bored, waited downstairs, smoking. It was already close to midnight; the large electronics factory was quiet and still.
As he finished one cigarette, he heard the rhythmic sound of high heels behind him. Ye Meiyun, dressed in her uniform and carrying a handbag, emerged from the office building.
Under the bright moonlight, Ye Meiyun's shadow stretched out long and slender.
"Little Chuan, let's go!"
Ye Meiyun walked up to Qin Chuan, bringing with her a pleasant musky scent. Ye Meiyun seemed to favor this particular brand of perfume; it was always the same scent he smelled.
"Alright!"
Qin Chuan prepared to get into his own car, but Ye Meiyun stopped him.
"Little Chuan, I've had a bit too much to drink tonight, and my head is swimming. Could you drive my car? You can leave yours here."
"Sister Yun, are you alright?" Qin Chuan asked, concerned.
He knew she had drunk a fair amount that evening; two bottles of Maotai for the four of them meant half a cattie per person.
While this amount might be fine for someone with a high tolerance, it was normal for someone with a lower tolerance to feel dizzy, especially since Maotai had a strong aftereffect.
"I'm fine. I'll feel much better after a bath when I get home," Ye Meiyun replied, handing him the car keys.
Qin Chuan swiftly opened the car door, first helping Ye Meiyun inside, then getting in to drive.
Ye Meiyun's car was also a Mercedes-Benz, carrying her distinct scent.
Once inside, Ye Meiyun, who indeed seemed quite drunk, reclined her seat and lay down, looking utterly relaxed. She had undone her neatly styled hair, which cascaded down like a waterfall.
At this moment, the mature allure of a beautiful woman permeated the car.
Qin Chuan didn't know where Ye Meiyun lived and had to turn his head to ask for directions periodically. Each time, he couldn't help but glance at Ye Meiyun's impressive chest as she lay on the seat, the graceful curves of her body beneath her uniform, and her alluring, exquisite face.
Having not been intimate for several days, he inexplicably felt a warmth surge through him, an impulse he couldn't suppress. After all, Ye Meiyun was undeniably captivating!
With such a tempting woman lying beside him, any man would struggle to remain calm.
When they reached the location Ye Meiyun had indicated, Qin Chuan called out, "Sister Yun, we're here!"
There was no response. He turned his head to look and saw that Ye Meiyun had fallen asleep against the seat, her breathing rising and falling gently, a subtle fragrance surrounding her.
Qin Chuan couldn't help but let out a wry smile. Ye Meiyun truly trusted him, falling asleep so soundly in this situation.
She really trusted him, her savior. But her savior was also a man, a young man full of vigor and youthful energy.
Who wouldn't be moved by beauty?
However, considering Ye Meiyun's unique background, Qin Chuan had to forcibly suppress the fleeting thoughts of intimacy.
But he couldn't just let Ye Meiyun sleep in the car. Besides, he didn't even know which floor she lived on.
The car was parked beneath a high-end apartment building, at least seventeen or eighteen stories tall. Ye Meiyun had only told him she lived there, not the specific floor.
"Sister Yun! Wake up! Sister Yun?"
With no other option, Qin Chuan reached out and gently nudged Ye Meiyun's shoulder.
Ye Meiyun slowly opened her eyes, her face etched with fatigue.
"Ah, we're here!"
She said, pushing the car door open to get out. Unexpectedly, as her foot touched the ground, she stumbled and let out a cry of pain.
"Sister Yun!"
Qin Chuan, startled, quickly got out of the car and rushed over.