Chapter 56 Continuing Growth Application and Selection Activity

Wang Zhizhi's box of heartwarming Portuguese egg tarts acted like a gentle watershed, clearing away the confusion in Shi Wan's heart.

Once a decision is made, the pace of growth becomes astonishingly fast.

Meow Meow Farm is like a cat grass plant that has been watered with plenty of sunshine and rain, and has entered a period of vigorous growth.

The name "Meow Meow Mimi Farm," along with the brand "Cat Paw," has moved beyond mere word-of-mouth and begun to make a real splash in the high-end pet food market in China.

The steady increase in orders has filled the once spacious packaging warehouse with parcels ready to be shipped.

The air is always filled with the unique fresh scent of dried catnip.

Shi Wan stood at the warehouse entrance, watching Aunt Li and Xiao Zhang's busy yet orderly figures, feeling both satisfied and pressured.

However, rapid development has also brought sweet troubles.

The existing planting areas are quickly becoming saturated, and production capacity is about to fall behind the growth rate of orders.

"Sister Shi, this is the delivery list for this week that I just compiled. The quantity is 20% more than last week." Xiao Zhang handed over a document, with a worried look on his face.

"At this rate, the existing production capacity and packaging speed will probably soon be unable to keep up with the number of items that need to be shipped."

Shi Wan took the order, ran her fingertips over the densely packed order information, and nodded.

"I understand the issues of capacity and efficiency, and I'm working on solutions."

She no longer wanted to subconsciously wait for Xinglin's prompting whenever she encountered a problem, as she had done before.

She locked herself in her office, staring at the production reports, inventory data, and logistics records on her computer screen, her brow furrowed.

The management knowledge she learned from books told her that she needed to optimize processes and improve the efficiency of existing resources, but where to start and how to balance input and output were a bunch of questions weighing on her mind.

She tried to analyze the data herself, identify bottlenecks in the production process, redesign the workflow of the packaging area, and even research more space-saving packaging materials.

Almost every day I stare at the screen until my eyes ache, or repeatedly check and adjust a single detail.

She forced herself to calm down, pulled out her notes, and tried to devise an expansion plan herself.

I drew the strokes again and again, calculated them over and over, but I always felt it wasn't perfect enough, and the efficiency wasn't high enough.

Her neck was stiff and sore from looking down for so long, so she put down her pen in frustration and rubbed her temples.

Bingbing noticed her anxiety and stopped playing around. Instead, it quietly lay down at her feet, nuzzling her with its furry head and making comforting gurgling sounds.

Tangyuan spends most of her time on top of the cat tree, occasionally jumping down to push the cold water glass next to her in front of her, chattering away like a chatterbox.

This was the first time Shi Wan had ever raised such a talkative and worrisome kitten.

That evening, when Wan's neck stiffened again from maintaining one posture for too long, and she was rubbing her throbbing temples, the familiar notification box silently slid out.

"Starfall: Detected prolonged fixed posture; recommends getting up and moving around. The existing crop rotation plan still has room for optimization, and production capacity is expected to increase by about 15%. Relevant parameters have been compiled and calculated, and the next step can be planned based on this data."

Shi Wan paused, her gaze falling on the words "optimize crop rotation plan".

She immediately pulled up the previous planting plan for comparison and found that the data provided by Xinglin included precise calculations of the growth cycle of different crop varieties and the rate of nutrient solution consumption on the farm.

Rearranging the planting order and regional rotation on this basis can indeed effectively increase overall output without adding new land or greenhouses.

He didn't directly solve her production capacity crisis, but instead provided her with a stepping stone-like tool; the power of decision-making remained with Shi Wan.

Shi Wan always felt that Xing Lin knew what she was worried about.

At first, Shi Wan was still stuck on the details, but one day she suddenly realized that while data calculation, coordination, and analysis were not her strong suit, they were not difficult for Xing Lin.

Instead of getting caught up in this, she should just treat Xinglin as her highly paid assistant, helping her analyze this information and complete her work.

In any case, their common goal is to make the farm develop better.

"Thank you," she whispered to the screen, knowing he could hear her.

Adjustments based on the newly formulated optimization plan require more meticulous management and recording.

Shi Wan devoted more energy to monitoring the condition of every area in the hydroponic greenhouse, learning about the habits of different crop varieties, and trying to record their growth data.

You don't have to be an expert, but you can't be ignorant of it.

Working tirelessly from dawn till dusk has made her a bit thinner, but her eyes have become clearer, and her understanding of the farm has deepened to every detail.

Starfall's support remains omnipresent, yet even more subtle and unobtrusive.

When she needs to check the data on the best harvest time for cat grass, the relevant record curves will immediately be presented in the clearest form.

When she's worried about how to allocate packaging tasks more efficiently, a task allocation suggestion optimized based on order volume and product type will quietly appear on her desktop.

Even when she was so busy that she missed meals and her stomach was aching, he would proactively ask if she needed help ordering takeout from nearby restaurants.

With this help, Shi Wan was able to move forward without any worries.

At the same time, her relationship with her partner Isabella has become increasingly solid.

During the video call, Isabella's smile grew even brighter and more cheerful. "Xiao Wan, I'm really surprised by the stability and innovation of your farm! Whether it's the classic catnip biscuit or the innovative limited-edition goat milk catnip biscuit, the user feedback for both products has been excellent."

I think we could try some deeper collaboration, such as jointly developing several functional cat grass biscuits for cats of different ages? My nutrition experts can provide some theoretical support. What do you think?

For Shi Wan, this is both an opportunity and a challenge.

She needs to gain a deeper understanding of feline nutrition and the principles of food proportions.

“Of course, Isabella,” Shi Wan suppressed her eagerness and replied calmly, “but before that, I need to systematically learn about this subject so that I can come up with a more professional solution to discuss with you.”

“That’s fantastic! I admire your dedication!” Isabella made no attempt to hide her praise. “I’ll send you some basic information and a list of recommended books right away.”

After the meeting, a new stack of professional books piled up in Shi Wan's study.

During the day, he manages the farm and optimizes processes; at night, he buries himself in studying those difficult technical terms.

She took thick notes and frequently cross-referenced them with the information Isabella sent her.

She clearly felt that her control over the farm was increasing, and her ideas for product development were becoming clearer.

The sense of accomplishment from solving problems and driving progress through one's own abilities is irreplaceable by any help or hints.

That day, she saw a notice on an industry website announcing the launch of the "Golden Paw Print" pet food and supplies selection for the year.

The "Golden Claw Mark" is a highly credible industry award in China, with extremely stringent selection criteria.

Her heart was pounding.

Being shortlisted or even winning an award would be a huge recognition for the farm.

However, the application requires extremely detailed information.

From raw material traceability and production process control to quality inspection reports and user feedback collection, each aspect tests the farm's comprehensive strength.

"Should I give it a try?" she asked herself, her palms slightly sweaty with nervousness.

Bingbing seemed to sense her emotions and ran over to rub her hand with its wet nose.

Tangyuan jumped down from the height, scurried around, and then leaped into Shi Wan's arms, landing on the computer keyboard and refusing to leave.

Shi Wan looked at the cats, took a deep breath, and her eyes gradually hardened.

She shared this idea with Isabella, who gave it her strong support.

The application process is extremely cumbersome, requiring the compilation of detailed production records from the past year, quality inspection reports for each batch, and user feedback analysis...

Shi Wan devoted almost all her energy to the task, often working until late at night.

Xinglin continued to provide crucial technical support during the preparation of her application materials.

She needs to retrieve environmental monitoring data at a specific point in time, and the relevant recorded curves will be presented immediately in the clearest form.

When she was worried about how to efficiently organize the scattered user reviews, a document that was automatically categorized by time and product type would quietly appear on her desktop.

He was like the most efficient assistant, clearing away all technical obstacles for her so she could focus on the content itself.

On the eve of the deadline for submitting the materials, Shi Wan finally completed all the preparations.

She let out a long sigh of relief and slumped onto the sofa in the living room, too tired to even move her fingers.

Bingbing immediately came over and rested its big head on her lap, its bright black eyes full of dependence.

Tangyuan lightly jumped onto the sofa armrest, nudged her arm with its head, and made a sweet meow to soothe her tense nerves.

The next day, she discovered that both Bingbing and Huanhuan had new toys.

A rainbow-colored cat scratching board that looks very sturdy and a small ball that automatically bounces irregularly.

Aunt Li sat on a small stool, stroking the kitten's head, and said with a smile, "It was delivered by Flash Delivery this morning. They said it was ordered by your assistant, boss, to give our little heroes on the farm an extra meal."

Bingbing was happily chasing the ball, and Huanhuan was also testing the new scratching post with her paws. Shi Wan's heart melted.

The assistant, is it Xinglin?

She returned to the office building and sat down at her desk, but instead of starting to study immediately, she opened the customer service page.

Agent: Is this the small toy you ordered?

"Xinglin: Yes, it's me. Everyone has been working hard lately. The furry kids have also been very well-behaved and haven't caused any trouble. They've been patrolling as usual and going to work as usual. They deserve a reward."

Agent: Thank you.

Xinglin sent me a little black cat emoji.

The twilight outside the window was gentle, and the farm was peaceful.

"Agent: The application materials have been submitted, and Bingbing and Huanhuan really like their new toys."

She paused, but couldn't help but complain.

"Agent: It's just that Bingbing was playing too wildly and knocked over the pothos I had just watered."

"Xinglin: The application process has been marked as followed, the pothos has been straightened, and the soil moisture is normal."

A few seconds later, another message popped up.

Xinglin: You've had a tough time these past few days, Shiwan, take a rest.

There are no fancy words, just the most practical solutions and the simplest affirmations.

As Shi Wan looked at the words, a smile spread across her face. The fatigue from days of hard work seemed to be gently soothed by those words.

She reached out and pulled the two furry little creatures closer.

Ban Gua Bing enthusiastically licked her hand, while Huan Huan nestled quietly in her arms.

The lights are welcoming, and the future is promising.