The next day during the lunch break at work, Shen ng went to the textile factory with so docunts. After eting with Li Qianqian, she handed over the materials and also reported about the village’s need to install electricity.
It’s very necessary for the factory to install electricity, and her own ho wanted to do the sa. Her children have to bury their faces in their desks every evening to do their howork. If this continues, all three school-going kids in her family will have to wear glasses.
"That’s a very good suggestion, Sister ng. Look at the few factories in the county; which one doesn’t have electricity? I have already t with Reporter Fang Yan from the Provincial City. She said that after the newspaper layout is done in about four or five days, it will be published. She ntioned that the article would not only be published in our Provincial City’s newspaper, but she will also submit it to Hai City, Yangcheng, Shangjing... wherever there is a newspaper that accepts it, our Head Flower Factory will be seen. I can’t even imagine how popular our factory will be by then."
Shen ng: "...."
Isn’t this casting a wide net?
"Okay, we will proceed with this matter as discussed before with the village officials. We will wait for John to settle the final paynt before reporting it. Mr. Li, our factory is still in its infancy and needs everyone’s collective maintenance for better growth. You have many connections in the county, and we will need you to step forward!"
Upon hearing Shen ng say this, Li Qianqian imdiately straightened up. She had been worried that Shen ng was too capable and that she herself, who didn’t understand much, would hold Shen ng back. She hadn’t expected that she would be so important in Shen ng’s eyes.
"Sister ng, don’t worry about the county’s affairs. I will handle everything well. The supply from the textile factory will also be delivered on ti. I definitely won’t hold the factory back."
Shen ng looked at Li Qianqian, who seed hesitant to speak, and Li Qianqian grabbed her hand.
"Sis, if you have anything to say, just say it. What can’t we sisters talk about?"
"Alright, I’ll speak frankly. When I was negotiating the cooperation with John, I promised that we would provide new head flower designs with each order. So, I was thinking of sending you to learn about design, and it would be best for you to visit various cities in the Provincial City or elsewhere to look for new fabric designs, especially Yangcheng, which is close to Hong Kong and has a lot of fresh ideas. However, these trends reach us very late. I also suggest you learn design because it’s an important departnt and it’s best if you manage it personally."
Li Qianqian’s eyes sparkled upon hearing this. As a factory director these past days, she had always been struggling to figure out what she needed to do, even consulting her father-in-law, who had experience. But the advice she got was of no practical use; Shen ng’s words made her feel as though there was so much to get busy with that even ti felt insufficient.
Head flowers are items that beautify people. These are not irreplicable; if their factory could secure orders that earn foreign exchange, others might follow suit. Having a design departnt is essential.
On the one hand, Shen ng was considering the factory’s needs, and on the other hand, she wanted to reduce her own load. With so many things to do every day, she had no ti to enjoy life. After resolving this issue, tonight she would definitely reward herself with a Hollington steak and so Bordeaux red wine, followed by a dessert.
Hmm?
Maybe tonight I should bring so small cakes ho for the kids and say that soone outside gave them to us.
Before leaving work in the evening, Fu ili handed out the pay slips to everyone, and Shen ng looked at the thirty-three yuan on her own pay slip and felt delighted. The wages of this era are indeed substantial, with no housing pressure. It’s truly comfortable!
"In a bit, everyone go to the finance office to queue up for your salary. This month, everyone has done very well, so the company is issuing an extra twenty kilograms of food coupons and so other vouchers. Keep up the good work."
After her address, Fu ili made her way to the finance office first.
Shen ng watched her with a bit of envy. Being a director really makes a difference; coming to work at ten in the morning and getting off between two and three in the afternoon. Being a leader is indeed different.
Shen ng felt the weight of her first paycheck since arriving in this era. Indeed, it was ti for a proper celebration.
Uncle Guai’s bullock cart was empty, save for the three of them. Shen ng took two large apples and two bananas from her bag and handed one to each of them.
"Eat."
"Wow, where did these co from? These bananas are huge, and not easy to buy this ti of the year!" Wu Xianglan made a big deal out of it as she sniffed the banana intensely and then tucked it into her bag.
Yu Xueli did the sa, looking at it over and over again, but she just couldn’t bring herself to eat it.
"I’m giving you this to eat, so eat it. I’ve got other stuff here, too. You have to look after yourselves before you can think about your children. Look at how pale you both are. Tsk tsk, eat up, eating more fruits is good for your health."
As Shen ng spoke, she took out four stead cakes from her bag and gave them to them.
"Take these ho for the kids. They are tasty and easy to hide away, and less likely to be found by others. Xianglan, don’t always think about your two children; think about yourself more."
Wu Xianglan’s eyes reddened, and she felt a sourness in her heart. She took the cakes and placed them in her bag. After a mont of hesitation, under Shen ng’s insistent gaze, she peeled the banana and took a bite. Instantly, the sweet and soft flavor burst in her mouth, so delicious she felt like she was floating.
Yu Xueli paused for a bit, then obediently ate her banana, too. The apple was so big and red, it looked irresistibly tasty, perfect for her Daya and Xiao Ya at ho.
Uncle Guai, sitting at the front, sniffed and ached with longing.
When they arrived at the village, Shen ng paid her fare and went up to Uncle Guai saying: "Uncle, I’ve left a little sothing for you and Aunt under the straw. Rember to take it ho later."
"You child, why would you give sothing to this old man?"
"Hey hey hey, I saw you drooling while we were eating. Just take it, in not so many days we will be family, why the formality?"
Uncle Guai listened to Shen ng’s words and "hmd" with a slight embarrassnt, while she laughed and left with Yu Xueli.
On the way ho, Wu Xianglan was still walking the fastest. She was worried that Lu Jiahe would be ho. If that were the case, her bag would surely be searched, and the good things she had hidden away would not reach the kids. Then there would be another fight, scaring the kids again.
"Seeing her like this every day, I just think what’s the point, she might be better off just living on her own!"
"She hasn’t thought it through, but living on her own is just a matter of ti. Here, this is for you, eighty yuan, keep it safe. Here are your fruits, apples and bananas. These are all for you as a reward. I still have a lot more in my bag, I’ll take so to Xiao Long later, let him taste them too."
Yu Xueli looked at the big bag Shen ng was carrying on her back. No wonder she stumbled getting on the cart today; it turned out the bag was packed with so many things.
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