Chapter 118: Good News

According to the plan made during the summer vacation, Jiang Lili did intend to go to Beijing during the winter vacation, but plans cannot keep up with changes. She was a little surprised by Jiang Liangbo and the others' nagging, and she explained in a gentle voice that she was busy.

Lu Hongzhe was a little surprised at her busyness, but more of it was admiration for her ability to balance study and work, which made him feel ashamed. After all, he couldn't do that when he was her age.

Lu Jiaze forced himself not to pay attention to them. He followed Qiu Shaoli, listening to her chatting with the Jiang family and praising him and Jiang Lili to each other. He suddenly felt a little bored and wanted to go out for some fresh air. Before he could find a suitable excuse, Jiang Qitong over there used those fairy wands to invite them to go downstairs to set off fireworks together. He lowered his eyes, waiting for their answer.

Lu Hongzhe hadn't set off fireworks in years. Meeting Jiang Qitong's expectant eyes, he couldn't bear to disappoint her, so he nodded and said, "Let's go downstairs."

"Okay, Sister Lili, Brother Lu, you two should come quickly too."

"Okay, I'll be right there." Lu Jiaze took the fairy wand she handed over and went to his father to get a lighter.

The four of them went downstairs together. Jiang Qitong was the happiest. She skipped downstairs holding a sparkler. At this time, there were many children setting off fireworks downstairs.

Jiang Lili and Jiang Qitong took out their fairy wands. She was about to take out matches from her pocket when Lu Jiaze stepped forward and said, "I'll do it."

"Thank you." Jiang Lili drew circles with the lit fairy wand. She felt that Lu Jiaze was a little quiet today, and she couldn't help but take another look at him.

"Sister Lili, hurry up, the light here is about to go out." Jiang Qitong's anxious voice came.

"Just light it again." Jiang Lili said as she took the fairy wand in her hand that was not completely extinguished and moved it closer to hers, slowly lighting it for her. Jiang Lili then took out a new fairy wand and after lighting it, she looked back at the two brothers standing over there and asked, "Don't you want to play?"

"You guys play?" Lu Hongzhe smiled and shook his head.

Lu Jiaze, who was standing next to him, spoke slowly after a long while: "Brother, when did you two become so familiar with each other?"

"During the summer vacation, their factory was right next to our company. Didn't she tell you?" Lu Hongzhe said with some surprise.

"No." Lu Jiaze shook his head.

Now it was Lu Hongzhe's turn to remain silent. He glanced at the two people playing with fairy wands in front of him and said slowly, "I remember you two had a very good relationship before."

"You also said it was in the past. Ever since I transferred here, I found that a lot of things have changed." Lu Jiaze's tone was full of nostalgia for the past.

"It's normal for you to change as you grow up, not to mention that she has experienced family changes." Lu Hongzhe felt that this was a very normal phenomenon.

"Maybe." Lu Jiaze said lightly.

The two sisters in front had already finished setting off the fairy wands they brought downstairs, but Jiang Qitong still felt unsatisfied and wanted to continue. Jiang Lili was trying to persuade her: "Tongtong, if you play with fire too much, you will wet the bed at night."

"No, I'm already a big kid." Jiang Qitong retorted.

"Yes, it's because you are a big kid that you can play, but there is a limit. If you continue to play, you will wet the bed. The same is true for me, so I dare not play anymore." Jiang Lili whispered to her.

"Really?" Jiang Qitong looked at her suspiciously.

"Of course, think about it carefully. Do you play more every year?" Jiang Lili coaxed.

Jiang Qitong really thought about it carefully and it seemed to be true. For example, this year her father bought one more fairy wand than last year.

Seeing that her attitude was wavering, Jiang Lili struck while the iron was hot and said, "The uncles bought fireworks according to your age. If you buy more by yourself, you will exceed the limit."

"Okay then." Jiang Qitong hesitated for a moment, but still chose to believe her.

"Then let's go upstairs." Jiang Lili curled the corners of her lips, thinking of taking her out tomorrow to compensate her.

"Don't you want to play anymore?" Lu Hongzhe asked casually when he saw them coming over.

"Well, it's time to go back." It was too noisy downstairs, and Jiang Lili was a little uncomfortable, so she wanted to go upstairs quickly.

"Oh, let's go." Lu Hongzhe said as he moved aside to let them walk in front. He and Lu Jiaze followed behind them. The cotton mill was not much different from what he remembered. The adults in the family were sitting in the living room reminiscing about the past. When they saw them come back, the topic quickly turned to them again.

The national English competition had been broadcast on TV years ago. Qiu Shaoli looked at Jiang Yulan with envy: "With Lili's grades, you can choose any university you want when the time comes, right?"

"We haven't discussed this issue yet. Isn't it the same for your Jiaze?" Jiang Yulan said with a smile.

"His grades have improved a lot compared to when he was in Jincheng." It was also because of this that Qiu Shaoli felt that her decision to follow Lu Liangjun to Yuncheng was the right one.

"There's still a year and a half left, there's no rush." ​​Jiang Yulan said in a gentle tone.

The Lu family left after lunch. In the afternoon, they would continue to visit old friends in Yuncheng. Lu Liangjun had been transferred to Yuncheng for a year, and many relationships still needed to be maintained.

Jiang Lili took the opportunity to talk to Jiang Yulan about her future college: "Mom, my goal for the college entrance examination is to go to Beijing. I'm going to Beijing to go to college. Will you stay here or go to Beijing with me?"

"Go to Beijing?" Jiang Yulan's tone was full of surprise. She had never thought about this before.

"Yes, there is a branch factory in Jing City. You can choose to be transferred to Jing City, but this will separate you from your familiar circle of friends. If you stay in Yuncheng, I probably won't be able to stay back for long during each holiday." Jiang Lili explained simply. She had not yet told Jiang Yulan that she was planning to start her own business.

"Let's go to Beijing. I also want to see a big city." Jiang Yulan made the decision almost instantly. In addition to the fact that she was reluctant to leave Jiang Lili, the more important reason was that she also wanted to go and see it. If Lin Wenkang hadn't persuaded her, she would probably have taken the college entrance examination and had the opportunity to go to a bigger city to broaden her horizons.

"If you want to go to Beijing, you will need to train your successor in advance in the factory in Yuncheng. A year and a half is actually not very long. Let's discuss this matter with Sister Cheng when she comes back." Jiang Li said.

"I haven't considered this. You're right. It does require early training. The factory is now doing more and more business, and many things require familiarity in advance." After Jiang Yulan finished speaking, she looked at Jiang Lili. She remembered that the contract she signed with Cheng Yuntian was to provide five years of design, so she should have other plans.

"Mom, what do you want to ask?" Seeing that she seemed to be hesitant to speak, Jiang Lili took the initiative to speak.

"In the contract you signed with Xiao Cheng, you provided design for five years. What are your plans after the five years expire?" Jiang Yulan asked directly.

"I plan to work in indoor playground projects and early childhood education." The one-child policy will last almost twenty years, and people will only pay more and more attention to their children's education in the future.

"Early education?" This term was somewhat unfamiliar to Jiang Yulan.

"Yes, with the development of the economy, people will pay more and more attention to their children's education. Early education is to open up children's intelligence and realize real education from the cradle." Jiang Lili couldn't help but chuckle after she finished speaking.

"That sounds good. No matter what decision you make, I will support you." Jiang Yulan expressed her attitude.

"Sister Cheng said that she would settle the bank loan when she comes back. Whether it is Yuncheng or Jingshi, the orders from the factories on both sides are steadily increasing. The dividends from the past year and a half will be my original capital. I plan to persuade Sister Cheng to continue the cooperation when the time comes." Jiang Lili told her about her plan.

"I thought you would do it yourself." Jiang Yulan looked at her in surprise.

"That was indeed my plan at the beginning, but I changed my mind after the incident with Zhou Qian and her husband." Although Jiang Lili said it tactfully, Jiang Yulan quickly understood what she meant. Instead of saying that she wanted to cooperate with Cheng Yuntian, it would be better to say directly that she was interested in Cheng Dabiao's connections.

"Your idea is good, but how can you convince her to invest?" It's not that Jiang Yulan wants to pour cold water on her, but she feels that all situations need to be taken into consideration.

"I think no one can refuse the opportunity to make money." Jiang Lili's tone was full of confidence.

The confidence she exuded made Jiang Yulan feel proud. She smiled and said, "It's good that you have confidence. If Xiao Cheng doesn't agree, maybe you can consider your uncle Lu's family." For Jiang Lili's career, Jiang Yulan was willing to ask for help.

"There's no rush about this, but I do have something I want to talk to Uncle Lu about." The logistics industry has a huge business to build, and Jiang Lili feels that she can't have a piece of the pie, but the Lu family can.

"They should stay here for a few more days. Do we need to contact them?" Jiang Yulan asked.

"I'll ask Brother Hongzhe first, and ask him to ask Uncle Lu and the others if they have that intention. If so, we can discuss it in detail." Jiang Lili quickly came up with a plan in her mind.

"That's good. You became familiar with Hongzhe during your trip to Beijing during the summer vacation." Jiang Yulan's tone was somewhat relieved. This way, she would feel more at ease when Jiang Lili went to Beijing next time.

"It can be considered mutually beneficial." Jiang Lili thought about it and barely found a suitable word.

Jiang Lili has always been a person of action. She had Lu Hongzhe's number and dialed it directly. The person on the other end of the line was a little surprised to hear the voice coming from the other end: "It's me, Lili."

"Brother Hongzhe, I have a suggestion. I wonder if you are interested?" Jiang Lili went straight to the point.

"Okay, go ahead." Lu Hongzhe spoke gently, a smile flickering in his eyes as he listened to the person on the other end of the line. He waited until the other person finished speaking before slowly speaking, "What a coincidence! My dad does have some thoughts on moving in this direction, but the plan isn't finalized yet. Your suggestion is a good one."

"If Uncle Lu is interested, we can make an appointment to discuss in detail. I just hope he can give me a discount then." Jiang Lili's tone was full of sarcasm, and the atmosphere on both sides became relaxed.

"You should wait until you tell him this in person." Lu Hongzhe's tone was also full of smiles.

"Okay, then just tell me when Uncle Lu sets the time." Jiang Lili hung up the phone neatly.

On Lu Hongzhe's end, after he hung up the phone, Lu Liangxu and his wife both looked at him: "What do you mean tell me in person?"

"Dad, didn't you plan to do freight business before? That's what Lili proposed on the phone just now. Why don't you sit down and have a good chat about it?" Lu Hongzhe conveyed Jiang Lili's intention.

"Lili is an amazing girl. She can think of all these things at the age of seventeen." Lu Liangxu's tone was full of praise.

"She invested in that factory, which has factories in Yuncheng and Jingshi. She should be involved in these things on a regular basis." Lu Hongzhe guessed.

"Then find some time to talk to her and listen to her opinions." Lu Liangxu became interested.

"Ever since their factory's advertisement was broadcast on TV, children around me are proud to hold the toys with the advertisement in their hands. It can be seen that their factory is becoming more and more successful." Li Shuhua is also sincerely happy for the mother and daughter.

"It's not just about the advertisement. The anti-counterfeiting advertisement on TV a while ago was also about their factory. Counterfeit products are very common in all industries, but they handled it very well. This tactic of killing the chicken to scare the monkey is very effective. At least all their counterfeit products on the market have been collected." Lu Liangxu's tone was full of appreciation.

"Is there such a thing?" This was the first time Lu Hongzhe knew about this.

"I also heard about it from people around me. The boss Lili's family background is not simple. Sometimes, a strong partner is also very important." After Lu Liangxu finished speaking, he looked at Lu Hongzhe meaningfully.

"In addition to family background, temperament is more important for a partner. Dad, when are you free so I can tell Lili in advance." Lu Hongzhe didn't want to continue discussing the matter of partners with him.

"The day after tomorrow afternoon." Lu Liangxu thought for a moment and said.

"Okay, I'll tell her later." Lu Hongzhe said he understood.

"Uncle, grandpa said we will go to Liu's house tomorrow." Lu Jiaze's voice came from outside, and the family of three quickly ended the previous topic.

In the evening, Jiang Lili received a call from Lu Hongzhe. He told her that Uncle Lu would be free the day after tomorrow. After hanging up, Jiang Yulan, who was sitting next to her, asked, "Lili, what are your plans?"

"What's the plan?" Jiang Lili was a little confused.

"Do you want to participate in the freight business too?" Jiang Yulan was already calculating the money they had in her hands when she asked.

"I'm not participating. I just want to give some advice to Uncle Lu and make myself familiar to him so that it will be easier to attract investment in the future." Jiang Lili said it playfully, but it was indeed the truth. Cheng Yuntian and he were the richest people around her, and she couldn't put all her eggs in one basket.

Jiang Yulan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when she heard this: "I thought you were planning to participate. I was thinking about how to ask your grandfather to borrow money."

"Mom, you are so nice." Jiang Lili was touched. One of the reasons why she didn't plan to participate was indeed because she had no money. One should not be too greedy. There are so many industries that can make money. She can't be greedy enough to get involved in every industry.

Jiang Yulan rubbed her hair without saying anything. She just felt that she had not done well enough. She actually hoped that she could be carefree every day.

The family was always bustling during the Chinese New Year. In the past, many people came to pay New Year's greetings because Jiang Jianyi had been the director of a cotton mill. But this year, the crowds were really coming because of Jiang Yulan. Jiang Jianyi looked delighted: "We're both Director Jiang, so there's really no difference."

Seeing Jiang Jianyi's happy expression, Jiang Lili also felt happy. She smiled and said, "Grandpa, you're right. They're both Director Jiang. There really isn't much difference."

Soon it was the day agreed upon with Lu Liangxu. Jiang Lili and her daughter came to the Lu family with gifts in their hands. Seeing the gifts in their hands, Lu Hongzhe said in a gentle voice, "Aunt Jiang, you are too polite."

"I'm not being polite, this is a custom. No one comes to someone's house empty-handed during the holidays." Jiang Yulan smiled and handed the thing in her hand to Lu Hongzhe.

"I can't argue with you anyway." As Lu Hongzhe was speaking, Lu Liangxu and his wife came out. Li Shuhua stepped forward, took Jiang Yulan's hand, and said with a smile, "The last time we met was when your family came to Jincheng. Today we must have a good chat."

"You're right, we should have a good chat." Jiang Yulan smiled and followed Li Shuhua to sit on the sofa on the other side.

"Lili, sit down." Lu Liangxu pointed to the sofa next to him.

"Thank you, Uncle Lu." Jiang Lili said gently.

"I know everything you said to Hongzhe on the phone that day. Before this, I did have this plan. Can you tell me what you think?" Lu Liangxu looked at her with a kind face.

"Uncle Lu's original plan was to use a dedicated line or all lines?" To be honest, Jiang Lili was still a little nervous.

"Do you mean by dedicated line which route?" Lu Liangxu quickly understood what she meant by dedicated line.

"Yes, a dedicated line specifically refers to a line." Jiang Lili nodded.

"What's the difference?" Lu Liangxu asked.

"The difference here is huge. First of all, the investment is different." Jiang Lili said with a smile.

"That's right. The money and time invested are completely different." Lu Liangxu also laughed. Then, both of them expressed their opinions and had a very pleasant conversation.

After an unknown amount of time, Lu Liangxu stood up first, patted Jiang Lili on the shoulder, and said with a smile, "Young people really have better brains."

"As long as Uncle Lu thinks it's useful." Jiang Lili also stood up.

"I will find someone to evaluate this matter after the New Year. Are you interested in joining us?" Lu Liangxu invited her.

"I can't. My studies in the second year of high school are very intense, and the toy factory needs me to draw design drawings. I don't have any extra energy." Jiang Lili shook her head and refused.

"Then how can I thank you?" Lu Liangxu's words were tentative.

"When our factory needs business, you can just give me a discount." Jiang Lili said with a smile. Besides, this was not her original intention. What she needed was for him to realize the feasibility of her plan and lay a good foundation for attracting investment in the future.

"That's for sure." Lu Liangxu thought, there is no rush for this matter, it won't be too late for him to express his gratitude once everything is back on track.

After the two of them finished talking, Jiang Yulan, who was chatting with Li Shuhua on the other end, also stood up. It was time for them to go back.

"Aunt Jiang, Lili, why don't you eat first before going back?" Lu Hongzhe, who was sitting over there, said.

"Not today. We have things to do when we get back." Jiang Yulan shook her head and refused.

"Okay, there will be plenty of opportunities to eat together in the future." Seeing this, Lu Liangxu did not try to persuade her to stay. As he had just said, there will be plenty of opportunities to eat together in the future.

Coming out of the Lu family, Jiang Yulan glanced at Jiang Lili, who was holding her arm, and teased with a smile, "Why, are you still nervous?"

Jiang Lili let out a long sigh: "I'm really nervous." After all, Lu Liangxu is not someone who can be fooled. He is fine at ordinary times, but when talking about business, he becomes serious, which makes Jiang Lili feel quite pressured.

"How did the talk go?" Jiang Yulan asked casually.

"It should be okay. It depends on whether he is willing to invest in this project later. Although the subsequent profits are good, the initial investment is also huge." Jiang Lili summarized it simply.

"Okay, then this matter ends here. What happens next is their own family's business, so you don't have to worry about it." Jiang Yulan said as she pinched her shoulders, hoping she could relax more.

"Well, I know. Counting the days, Sister Cheng should have stayed at home for most of the time." Jiang Lili calculated that tomorrow is the sixth day of the New Year and it is time for the factory to go to work, so she should also come to the factory.

"Not necessarily. Her father has a big business and needs to visit many places during the New Year. Do you want to go to the factory with me tomorrow?" Jiang Yulan asked her.

"Go, take Tongtong with you, let your aunt and grandpa have some rest." There are many toys in the factory that attract Jiang Qitong, and she will definitely be willing to go with them.

"Okay, then let Tongtong come together. Our Lili has grown up and knows how to be considerate." Jiang Yulan said as she touched her head.

"I've grown up a long time ago. Don't always treat me like a child." Jiang Lili said softly. After awakening to the plot, she could no longer "lie down and play dirty" like before.

Jiang Yulan's hands froze for a moment, and she hated Ji Yushu even more in her heart. If it weren't for him, her Lili would still be the carefree little girl.

The mother and daughter returned home just in time for dinner. Jiang Lili suggested taking Jiang Qitong to the factory tomorrow. The little girl's eyes lit up immediately, but Zhou Qingfen asked with some concern: "Will taking Tongtong with you have any impact on you?"

"No, don't worry, auntie. I just took her to a different place to read." Jiang Lili signaled her not to worry.

Before Zhou Qingfen could speak again, Jiang Qitong rushed in and said, "I will listen to Sister Lili and Auntie. I will be good. Mom, just let me go, okay?"

Zhou Qingfen, whose words were interrupted, gave her a somewhat amused look. "Why are you in such a hurry? I didn't say you can't go."

"Yeah, I knew you were the best." Jiang Qitong cheered with a good look on her face.

"It would be bad if I didn't let you go, right?" Zhou Qingfen snorted after saying that.

"Of course not." Jiang Qitong's serious look made others laugh.

The whole family enjoyed the meal very much. When it was time to go to bed, Jiang Qitong followed Jiang Lili and the others and said that she wanted to sleep with her. Jiang Lili had no objection to this, but just reminded her to be well-behaved at night.

"I'll listen to you, Sister Lili." Jiang Qitong looked flattering.

"Okay, let's go." Jiang Lili said as she took her hand and went home together.

The next morning, Jiang Lili brought Jiang Qitong and Jiang Yulan to the factory. This was Jiang Qitong's first time at the Kids' Playground, and she was brimming with excitement. "Sister Lili, can I go to the workshop?"

"Children are not allowed to go to the workshop. We are running an office here, and my mother has discarded toys in the office." Jiang Lili knew her little thoughts.

As expected, Jiang Qitong's eyes lit up when she heard her last words: "Okay, then stay in my aunt's office."

At ten o'clock in the morning, Cheng Yuntian arrived late. She looked at Jiang Lili with joy and said, "Lili, I have good news to tell you."