Chapter 83 Cooperation "Our Yingzi is not only capable, but also lucky...

The young man and the salesperson both looked at Wang Ying. Xu Lili also looked at Wang Ying and whispered, "Team Leader, what should we do?"

At this time, the young man stepped forward and handed Wang Ying the work certificate he had just shown the salesperson. "Comrade, please do me a favor."

Wang Ying looked at the young man's work certificate and saw that it read: Tang Jiaming, special commissioner of Nanchong City Plastic Factory.

It turned out to be from the Nanchong Plastic Factory. Wang Ying knew this factory. Which little girl in Beichong wouldn’t want a pair of Red Leaf brand plastic sandals produced by the Nanchong Plastic Factory in the summer?

Wang Ying returned Tang Jiaming's work certificate to him and said, "Our factory doesn't do retail, but the special envoy has come all the way from Nanchong. I'll go back to the factory and ask if we can urgently transfer some goods."

Tang Jiaming glanced at his watch and said, "Can I go with you to get it? I'm in a hurry to get back to Nanchong."

Wang Ying thought about it and said, "Okay, then come with me. I'll do my best to help you negotiate with the leaders."

At that moment, two more customers approached the counter, both wanting to buy this year's promotional items. The salesperson was about to announce they were sold out when, struck by an idea, he said to Tang Jiaming, "Hey, sir, I'll return your money and tickets. Don't take these with you. Wouldn't it be better to go directly to the food factory to pick them up later? It would save you the hassle of carrying them."

"Okay." Tang Jiaming put the money and tickets back into his briefcase and said to Wang Ying, "Then, comrade, let's go. Please lead the way."

While selling the goods, the salesperson did not forget to call out to Wang Ying, telling her not to forget to send more goods to the department store.

Wang Ying responded to the salesperson's request and asked Tang Jiaming, "Have you ridden your bike yet?"

"Yes, I borrowed a car." said Tang Jiaming.

"Let's go." Wang Ying nodded.

Xu Lili drove Wang Ying, and Tang Jiaming followed behind them, returning to the non-staple food factory together.

When they arrived at the gate of the non-staple food factory, outsiders were not allowed to enter the factory, so Wang Ying went in alone to ask the leader for instructions, while Xu Lili stayed at the factory gate to accompany Tang Jiaming.

When Wang Ying arrived at Qian Tongsheng's office, Director Qian was a little surprised and asked, "You're back from your inspection so early. Is there anything wrong?"

Wang Ying said: "I met a comrade from Nanchong Plastics Factory at the department store. He was on business here. He wanted to buy some of our new products to take back to Nanchong. The department store didn't have enough, so he came back with me, hoping to buy some directly from our factory."

Qian Tongsheng was stunned: "Is it the Nanchong Plastic Factory?"

"Director, there is only one plastic factory in Nanchong." Wang Ying said that they don't have a plastic factory in Beichong yet, only an enamel factory.

"Where are the others?" Qian Tongsheng asked.

"I'm waiting for you outside the factory to ask for your instructions," said Wang Ying.

Qian Tongsheng nodded and said, "Okay, I'll write you a note. You can take it to the guard and ask him to let this special envoy in and bring him to my office." As he spoke, he picked up the notebook and quickly wrote a note. After he finished writing, he tore it off and gave it to Wang Ying.

Wang Ying didn't ask any more questions, took the note and turned to leave the factory director's office.

When Wang Ying returned to the factory gate, Xu Lili was talking to Tang Jiaming. She gave the note from Director Qian to the security guard at the reception desk, explained the situation, and then took Tang Jiaming into the factory.

After entering the factory, Tang Jiaming said politely, "Thank you very much, comrades. I'm sorry to have caused you any trouble."

"You're welcome," Wang Ying said. "Our factory director invites you over."

"Factory Director?" Tang Jiaming was surprised.

Wang Ying wasn't surprised. Director Qian was definitely trying to establish a relationship with the Nanchong Plastic Factory through Tang Jiaming. She thought so too. Their products were all packaged in paper. If they were to add a layer of plastic wrap, it would be more moisture-proof, have a longer shelf life, be easier to transport, and prevent the flavor from fading.

Wang Ying doesn't know much about the current development of the plastics industry and doesn't know whether it is possible to make plastic bags for sealing or packaging food.

Tang Jiaming entered the factory director's office. Director Qian politely stood up and shook hands with him, saying with a smile, "Welcome comrades from Nanchong to our Beichong Non-staple Food Factory."

Director Qian was so enthusiastic that it seemed as if the special envoy had come to their factory specifically to discuss business.

"I'm really sorry to trouble you." Tang Jiaming hurriedly shook hands with Director Qian.

"It's not a bother. Please take a seat, please take a seat." Qian Tongsheng said, "How many shaqi ma and yunpian cakes would you like, comrade?"

Tang Jiaming originally only wanted 20 packs, but after entering the factory, he thought he might be able to buy more, so he said, "I want to buy 30 packs of shaqi ma and 20 hardcover cloud cakes. I have the money and the tickets."

"Okay, Comrade Wang Ying, take my note and go to the warehouse to transfer goods for this comrade." Qian Tongsheng handed the prepared note to Wang Ying.

Wang Ying and Xu Lili went to the warehouse to transfer goods. Wang Ying asked Xu Lili, "What did you and Comrade Tang just talk about?"

Xu Lili smiled and said, "I didn't say anything. I just asked him what he was doing in Beichong and why he came during the Chinese New Year."

"What is he here for?" Wang Ying asked.

"He didn't elaborate, just said he was here for an inspection," said Xu Lili.

After Wang Ying arrived at the warehouse and received the goods, he did not rush back to the factory director's office. Instead, he took the goods back to the office of their R&D team.

Xu Lili piled the goods on the desk and asked Wang Ying, "Team Leader, aren't we going back to the factory director's office? Comrade Tang is still waiting for us."

Wang Ying looked at Xu Lili and said, "The factory director is talking to him."

Xu Lili suddenly realized: "The team leader is really smart. Why didn't I think of it? The factory director specially invited him in... Then when are we going? Comrade Tang said he had to catch the train back to Nanchong."

"Wait twenty minutes," Wang Ying said, glancing at his watch. "If he's running out of time, he'll definitely rush us. We shouldn't bother the factory director at a time like this."

Xu Lili leaned sideways, resting her arm on Wang Ying's desk, her hand supporting her chin as she said, "I wonder what the factory director and Comrade Tang talked about. Are they discussing cooperation? Or are they talking about selling our products to Nanchong?"

"It's possible," Wang Ying said. She felt the factory director was primarily interested in understanding the Nanchong Plastics Factory's situation. Comrade Tang was merely a special commissioner, so discussing cooperation was unrealistic. As for selling their products to Nanchong, that wasn't something the special commissioner of the plastics factory could decide.

Xu Lili said with anticipation: "When will our products be able to be sold to Nanchong, Shanghai, and Beijing?"

Wang Ying smiled and said, "Comrade Xu Lili, you have great ambitions!"

"Hehe. Didn't the team leader say that we should create a new flagship product for our Beichong Non-staple Food Factory?" Xu Lili said and made a fist gesture.

"Okay, let's work together." Wang Ying likes comrades with lofty ambitions.

"Okay! I'll follow you, Team Leader!" Xu Lili said. "Hey, Team Leader, what do you think of Special Agent Tang?"

Wang Ying looked at Xu Lili speechlessly: "Are you attracted to her already?"

"Oh, no, no, just chatting!" Xu Lili smiled.

"I can't tell." Wang Ying said.

"That's right. The team leader has a handsome lover at home, so he must not think others are good-looking." Xu Lili said.

Wang Ying said, "Don't let your little head dwell on dating all the time. Be careful you get cheated by a guy!"

Xu Lili smiled and said, "I know. I'm just saying it. If you really introduce me to someone, I might not be willing to talk about it."

The two were chatting, and Wang Ying saw that it was almost time, so he took the goods to the factory director's office.

As soon as Wang Ying and the others arrived, Tang Jiaming stood up and said, "Sorry to bother Director Qian and the two comrades. I have to catch the bus, so I'll take my leave now. If you guys are going to Nanchong, you can find me at the plastics factory."

"Special Commissioner Tang, you're too polite," Qian Tongsheng said with a smile. "Comrade Wang Ying, please see Comrade Tang off and help him bundle up the goods. Next time Comrade Tang comes to Beichong, if he wants to buy anything, he can just go directly to Comrade Wang Ying."

"Thank you very much. I'm sorry to bother you." Tang Jiaming said, "Then I'll take my leave first. Goodbye, Director Qian."

"Goodbye, have a safe trip." Qian Tongsheng stood up to see Tang Jiaming off, and the two shook hands again.

Wang Ying and Xu Lili sent Tang Jiaming to the factory gate and helped him tie the goods to the back seat of the bicycle.

Tang Jiaming glanced at his watch again and said, "Thank you, comrades."

"You're welcome, Comrade Tang. I want to ask you a question," said Wang Ying.

"Excuse me." Although Tang Jiaming was in a hurry, he did not refuse Wang Ying.

"Can your plastic factory produce plastic paper? Transparent and thin, preferably thinner than paper, which can be used to wrap these snacks to prevent moisture and keep them fresh, and it is non-toxic." Wang Ying said.

Tang Jiaming looked at Wang Ying and said with a smile, "Comrade, you've given me a scientific research problem. We can't produce the transparent plastic paper you're talking about right now. Not only us, but even the big factories in the north can't make it."

Wang Ying felt it was a shame. The development of society as a whole is closely interconnected across all industries. For example, in the food industry, if they couldn't develop nitrogen-filled plastic packaging, they wouldn't be able to produce those crispy, delicious puffed snacks, which are a huge seller in the snack industry. There's still a long way to go!

"I just had a wild idea, Comrade Tang. I won't delay your bus. Goodbye," said Wang Ying.

"Goodbye! If you have the chance to come to Nanchong, remember to find me at the plastic factory." Tang Jiaming said.

"Okay!" Xu Lili responded.

As Tang Jiaming got on his bicycle and was about to leave, Wang Ying half-jokingly said, "Goodbye, Comrade Tang. If you think our products are delicious, please remember to promote our food factory."

"Sure." Tang Jiaming waved at the two of them and rode away on his bike.

Xu Lili looked at Tang Jiaming's back and sighed. Wang Ying said unhappily, "Go back to Nanchong with him."

"Hehe, no, I want to follow the team leader." Xu Lili said as she hugged Wang Ying's arm affectionately, "Team leader, are we still going out?"

"I'm not going out. I'll go find the factory manager. You go back to the workshop first." Wang Ying said.

"Okay." Xu Lili trotted back to the workshop.

Wang Ying came to Qian Tongsheng's office again. Qian Tongsheng happily asked Wang Ying to sit down. He was very satisfied with Wang Ying's management of time just now.

"Is there anything else?" Qian Tongsheng said.

"The department store is running out of stock, so they asked us to send more," Wang Ying said. "I haven't been to other supply and marketing outlets yet, but they shouldn't have any problems selling them."

Qian Tongsheng nodded: "Then let's go ahead and increase the quantity of goods distributed according to the plan. I will inform Director Zhao."

Wang Ying talked to Qian Tongsheng about some work matters. Qian Tongsheng never mentioned what he had said to Tang Jiaming, so Wang Ying didn't ask. After explaining things, she returned to the small office in the workshop.

During lunch, Xu Lili and Zhou Qianjin talked about the special envoy from Nanchong Plastic Factory.

Luo Wenwen was extremely jealous: "It's great to go out with the team leader. It broadens your horizons and allows you to meet new people. Team leader, next time you take me out, if you're worried about gossip, I can pretend to be a woman."

Wang Ying said: "I'm not afraid of people gossiping, I'm just worried that you're afraid because you haven't even gotten married yet." Wang Ying saw Wu Haiyang's transformation.

"I'm not afraid!" Luo Wenshu said hurriedly.

Zhou Qianjin also said: "I am not afraid either. A person with an upright character is not afraid of his own shadow."

Wu Haiyang thought about it and remained silent. He was really scared... He felt that Luo Wenshu and Zhou Qianjin were just talking without any consequences. The matter had not really happened to them. If they were really criticized, who knew what they would do.

Wang Ying ignored Wu Haiyang and just said, "Okay, I'll take care of it later."

Xu Lili groaned, "One by one, you're all trying to steal the position of team leader from me!"

"What are you talking about? You are not the only one who can be the team leader." Luo Wenshu said.

"That's right!" Zhou Qianjin also agreed.

In the afternoon, Wang Ying ran back and forth between the office, workshop, and warehouse until the end of the day.

When Wang Ying got home that night and was having dinner, she asked Director Zhao, "Dad, did Director Qian mention the matter of Special Envoy Nanchong to you?"

"Yes," Director Zhao said, "and he praised you highly."

"What Nanchong Special Envoy?" Chen Xiuqin asked.

"From Nanchong Plastic Factory." Director Zhao recounted what happened this year when Wang Ying and his team encountered Tang Jiaming.

Chen Xiuqin clicked her tongue twice to express her surprise.

Wang Ying smiled and asked, "What did the factory director say to the special envoy? Did he tell Dad?"

"The factory director wants to order a batch of plastic barrels for soy sauce and vinegar," Director Zhao said. "They're specifically for people who come to Beichong from other places and want to buy our soy sauce and vinegar. Plastic barrels are lighter than jars and don't break down easily during transportation. Old Qian really wants to promote our factory's soy sauce and vinegar."

"Did the deal come to fruition?" Wang Ying asked.

"We have to wait for Special Commissioner Tang to return and discuss this; he's not in charge of this area," Director Zhao said. "But if this deal goes through, there shouldn't be any problems. That's why Old Qian is praising you."

Chen Xiuqin said beside her: "Our Yingzi is not only capable, but also lucky!"

Director Zhao smiled and said, "There's more to it than that." However, he didn't elaborate on how Director Qian praised Wang Ying.

Zhao Yunsheng felt very happy when he heard this, and felt even happier than when others praised him.

On the second day of the Lunar New Year, the custom in Beichong is for married girls to return to their parents' home. Wang Ying and his family happened to be on vacation, so they had to go back to Old Wang's house.

Wang Ying didn't want to go, and Zhao Yunsheng didn't want her to go either. The couple hesitated until both Zhao Yunfei and Zhao Yunfang's families arrived, and they didn't leave.

It was Chen Xiuqin who urged Wang Ying and the others: "Hurry up and go. It's not nice to go too late. People will criticize you."

Zhao Yunfang smiled and said, "Go early and come back early. We'll wait for you to come back and play for a while before we leave."

Just as Zhao Yunsheng and Wang Ying were about to leave, Dongbao burst into tears and refused to let his uncle and aunt go no matter what. In the end, the couple had no choice but to take Dongbao back to Old Wang's house.

Wang Hui and Du Jianguo had already arrived at her mother's home. Ever since Wang Hui had eaten shaqima, she had always suspected that Wang Ying had also been reborn. She wanted to take advantage of this trip back to her mother's home to find a way to test her elder sister. But she waited and waited, but Wang Ying and the others never came back.

"Is my elder sister not coming back? Doesn't she have a day off today?" Wang Hui muttered.

"If you don't want to come back, then forget it." Wang Yongren snorted, and his dissatisfaction with Wang Ying grew stronger and stronger.

Du Jianguo sat by Wang Hui, peeling peanuts, wondering if his elder sister really wouldn't come. He didn't know what was wrong with him. Normally, he didn't think about Wang Ying, but whenever he visited his father-in-law's house, or anyone mentioned her, he'd miss her. He couldn't let go. He didn't want to be like this, but he couldn't help it.

Wang Ying and his companions brought New Year gifts and Dongbao with them. They rode slowly on the road and it was already dinner time when they arrived at Old Wang's house.

Li Fengju opened the gate and saw Wang Ying holding the child. She asked in surprise, "Whose child is this?"

"She's my eldest sister's," Zhao Yunsheng said. "She was making a fuss at home and wouldn't let us leave, so we had no choice but to bring her here."

When Li Fengju heard that it was Zhao Yunfei's family, she immediately said enthusiastically: "I remember her name was Dongbao, right? She is so beautiful. Your family is the president, and everyone in your family is beautiful. When you have children, they will definitely be beautiful too."

"Hello, grandma." Dongbao greeted her obediently.

"Hey, you're so good. Come in and sit down. The meal is ready. We're waiting for you." Li Fengju said with a smile.

Wang Ying held Dongbao in her arms, and Zhao Yunsheng carried the New Year gifts as they entered the Wang family's main hall.

"Dad, we're back." Zhao Yunsheng greeted him, and Wang Ying's voice was so soft that it could be ignored.

"Sister, brother-in-law." Du Jianguo and Wang Hui greeted the two.

"Jianguo, Huihui." It was Zhao Yunsheng who answered again. Wang Ying just nodded at them and sat down around the dinner table holding Dongbao.

Wang Yongren was very satisfied with his son-in-law Zhao Yunsheng, especially since he was holding a gift. Wang Yongren thought that the Zhao family was good, the son-in-law was a good person, but the daughter was not good.

Zhao Yunsheng placed the New Year gift on the table in Old Wang's house and went to the kitchen to help his mother-in-law.

"Oh, why are you here? There's so much smoke." Li Fengju was very happy when she saw Zhao Yunsheng coming.

"Yingzi is taking care of Dongbao, I'm here to help mom." Zhao Yunsheng said.

When Li Fengju heard Zhao Yunsheng calling him mother, her heart melted. She thought to herself, how great it would be if this was a son, but unfortunately she gave birth to two daughters.

"There's nothing to rush about. It's all cooked. You can just bring it over and eat it," said Li Fengju.

Zhao Yunsheng carried the dishes to the main room. Seeing that his elder brother-in-law was working, Du Jianguo also followed to carry the bowls.

Wang Yongren looked at his two daughters and held back from saying a word.

The food was served quickly. The braised pork had been reheated several times, and the fat and lean meat were almost separated.

Wang Ying took care of Dongbao's meal, remaining silent while the father-in-law and son-in-law drank and talked. Du Jianguo didn't dare drink much, fearing that if he drank, he would lose control and look at Wang Ying, which would surely cause Wang Hui to rage again, especially now that she was pregnant.

A few people were talking about this year's welfare products. Wang Hui seized the opportunity to ask Wang Ying, "Sister, why did you think of making this shaqi ma? I've never seen it before. How did you make it?"

"It's made according to the recipe. This thing is only rare in Beichong. It's very common in the north. Our factory director has even eaten it." Wang Ying said.

"So it's been around for a long time?" Wang Hui wondered. She'd thought it was a later invention, but it turned out to be an old recipe. "Then the elder sister probably wasn't reincarnated," Wang Hui thought. "That's good."

Wang Ying saw through Wang Hui's thoughts at a glance. With her little brain, she still wanted to test herself.

Dongbao ate her fill quickly. Once a child is full, she can't sit still and wants to get off the table. Wang Ying took her off the table and told her to play in the yard and not run out.

After Dongbao left the table, Li Fengju asked, "There's only one child in your eldest sister's family, right?"

"Yes. Just Dongbao." Zhao Yunsheng said.

"Why don't you have another child? It would be so lonely alone." Li Fengju said.

Wang Ying said nothing, just picking up some food and eating. Zhao Yunsheng said, "My eldest sister and brother-in-law are both busy."

"You still have to have more children to make it more lively. You should all have more children!" Li Fengju said with a smile.

Wang Hui said coquettishly, "Mom, the baby in my belly hasn't even been born yet, and you're already urging me to have more children! If you're going to urge me, urge my eldest sister."

Seeing that Wang Ying had a cold face and didn't respond, Li Fengju didn't continue speaking.

While eating, Wang Ying kept an eye on Dongbao in the yard. Seeing Dongbao lying on the ground doing something, Wang Ying put down his dinner and said, "I'm full. I'll go see Dongbao." Then he left the table.

Wang Yongren became more and more displeased with his eldest daughter. He felt that she was not only extremely unfilial, but also had no manners and would leave the table whenever he was told to.

Zhao Yunsheng seemed to have a firm grasp of his father-in-law's pulse. As soon as Wang Ying left the table, he raised his glass to toast, temporarily suppressing Wang Yongren's anger.

Wang Hui felt like vomiting while eating, so she quickly put down her bowl and said, "I'm not going to eat anymore. If I eat any more, I'll feel sick."

Wang Hui was pregnant, so no matter what she did, there would be people who understood. Wang Hui left the table and went to the yard to talk to Wang Ying.

Wang Ying was playing with Dongbao when Wang Hui came over and said, "Sister, you love children so much. When are you and your husband going to have one?"

"Don't worry." Wang Ying said.

"We got married together, and I've been pregnant for two or three months. Sister, aren't you worried?" Wang Hui touched her belly, which didn't show any sign of pregnancy at all, as if she was already seven or eight months pregnant.

"If you are in a hurry, just go ahead," Wang Ying said.

"Aren't your parents-in-law anxious to have a grandchild?" Wang Hui said. "A woman, once married, must have a child sooner rather than later. It doesn't matter if it's a boy or a girl, as long as she has one, she'll feel at ease sooner."

"No matter whose worries are, our family is also at ease." Wang Ying said coldly.

Wang Hui sighed, thinking that her elder sister was just stubborn. In her previous life, her elder sister didn't give birth until she was in her thirties, and she didn't know how much medicine she had to take. She must be so anxious now, so she pretended not to care in front of her.

"Sister, if you can't get pregnant, go to the hospital as soon as possible," Wang Hui said. "The sooner you get treatment, the better. As a woman, your first responsibility is to give birth to a child."

Wang Ying glanced at Wang Hui and said, "It's Chinese New Year. Don't take advantage of your pregnancy to get carried away."

"I'm doing this for your own good! Why are you like this?" Wang Hui said. She really meant to give a kind reminder, but not only did her elder sister not listen, she even scolded her.

Wang Ying suspected that Wang Hui's infertility in her previous life might have left a deep psychological scar on her, leading her to place such a high priority on childbearing. Perhaps her mother also played a role in this.

"Take care of yourself. You don't need to worry about me." Wang Ying said as she saw Dongbao running towards Wang Hui. She grabbed her with one hand and held her in her arms, not letting her get close to Wang Hui.

"She is bad. She quarreled with my aunt." Dongbao said and hit Wang Hui in the air.

"You kid!" Wang Hui glared at Dongbao. She hated Dongbao and she hated everyone in the Zhao family.

"Well, she is bad, we just don't play with her." Wang Ying carried Dongbao out.

"Sister! I am your biological sister! Whatever I did, I am bad!" Wang Hui was so angry that she jumped up and down, and Wang Ying didn't even turn her head back.