Because Xu Song and Xu Qinghe were planning to start a furniture factory, the already close relationship between the two families seed to beco even closer.
The families discussed purchasing the vacant lot next door. It wasn’t far from Xu Qinghe’s ho, but there was a vegetable garden in between, at the foot of the mountain. Because the area was remote and the land poor for growing vegetables, it had remained fallow.
After buying the vacant land, there would still be the matter of constructing the factory buildings. Xu Qinghe had originally intended to start a small factory and build the most basic of structures, but Xu Yuchun had a more long-term vision. He felt that if they were going to do it, they should do it better, so that later on, even if the factory did well, they wouldn’t be hampered by a lack of space.
After discussing it, the two families decided to double the size of the originally planned buildings.
"Dad, I think Uncle Xu is really far-sighted," Xu Nianhua exclaid in admiration upon learning about the expansion of the factory building. "It was indeed wise to bring Xiaosong into the partnership in the first place."
Xu Yuchun brought up many points they hadn’t considered. With the factory building expanded twofold, they wouldn’t have to worry about space issues if the furniture sold well in the future.
That piece of vacant land would surely be worth the investnt.
Furthermore, as the families discussed how much to invest, the Xu Xiaosong family truly stood apart.
Having worked alongside Xu Qinghe for several years, Xu Xiaosong had achieved modest success. Yet when it ca to investing the sa amount of money, Xu Xiaosong’s family was willing to take just a 40% share.
When Xu Qinghe heard this, he felt it wouldn’t do. Since they were investing the sa amount, the profit-share shouldn’t leave Xu Xiaosong’s family at a disadvantage, especially given that the success of the factory venture was still uncertain.
After discussing with his family, Xu Qinghe decided on an equal split, fifty-fifty. To this end, the two families sat down specially to negotiate this matter. Xu Nian’an said, "Uncle, Xiaosong is young and strong. My dad’s getting older, and Xiaosong will surely have to put in a lot of effort in the future. We two families mustn’t let money co between us."
They had already beco more estranged with Grandfather Xu Zhong’s family than with strangers.
Uncle Xu Yuchun had helped them in the past, and they had been willing to lend money when his elder brother got married. Naturally, they hoped the affection between the two families would continue without being damaged by financial profit.
Otherwise, it would betray the original intention.
In the end, it was determined to be an evenly split profit-sharing arrangent.
When Xu Song’s family returned ho, Xu Yuchun said, "Xiaosong, work hard with your Uncle Qinghe. His family, they are all good people."
"Dad, don’t worry, I will definitely work hard with Uncle. He’s been really good to ," Xu Song said gratefully. From an apprentice to now being pulled into starting a factory together, Xu Qinghe had helped him in so many ways.
"Yuchun, you can rest assured. Our Xiaosong is also competent. We all keep in mind the kindness Xu Qinghe’s family has shown us," Xiong Xihua expressed genuine gratitude to Xu Qinghe’s family. Whether it was her working at the factory or now starting the factory, she felt that Xu Qinghe’s family was truly honest and responsible.
They had only helped out a little in the past, and the Xu family had always kept it in mind.
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At the Xu family, Zhou He was cooking fish soup. Today they had invited Du Chang and his family over for dinner.
The fish soup, simring to a creamy white richness, would normally be sothing Zhou He found delicious.
But as the savory aroma of the fish soup wafted to her nose, Zhou He struggled to hold back, and ultimately, unable to keep her stomach in check, she ran outside the kitchen and began to vomit.
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