Chapter 358: The Sassy Female Factory Manager 2 My second sister and I are planning to buy the factory...

Yao Zhizhi was not surprised at all. The equipment of the Yicheng Subsidiary Food Factory was outdated and its products were nothing new. Even if the factory director was changed, it might not be able to change the fate of the factory.

What's more, now that reform and opening up have taken place, the individual economy is recovering. Some old craftsmen can make delicious pastries with solid ingredients and affordable prices in their simple family workshops. People can even prepare eggs and flour themselves and send them to small workshops for processing, which saves time, labor and money. The old products of the non-staple food factories are really not competitive.

If you run into a parasite like Director Xiao who takes things from the factory directly as a favor, it will be even worse.

So, Yao Zhizhi had already anticipated what Yao Taotao said. She was just curious about where Yao Taotao got the account book.

Yao Taotao excitedly pulled her to sit down. "Didn't I tell you before? I have two classmates whose parents work at the food factory. I heard these accounts from them. They complained to me, so I took note and compiled them. You see, the losses are incredibly severe. They can't even cover the shortfalls from Director Xiao's tenure."

Yao Zhizhi sat down quickly. When she saw this, she was stunned. It was a good thing that this factory could survive until now. Now 80% of the employees have stopped going to work and are trying to find a way out for themselves. Although the positions in the factory are still retained, everyone knows that there is really no hope for the factory. Let's hurry up and show our talents before the ship sinks completely.

Yao Taotao sighed, "I heard some people simply went back home and opened family workshops. At least every processing fee is paid in cash, which is real cash income, much more comfortable than waiting for wages in the factory. Others have gone directly to the south. I heard there are a lot of construction sites there. Even if factory workers can't do carpentry and masonry work, at least they can do odd jobs. It's better than sitting there and waiting for death."

Yao Zhizhi reviewed the accounts and asked, "Are you telling me this because you want to buy this factory?"

Yao Taotao smiled. "Yes! I have such an idea, but I still have to go to school, so I definitely can't do it alone. I was thinking, haven't you been sending apprentices to the provincial capital's non-staple food factory for years? Isn't now a perfect time? If you are willing, we can form a partnership and take over the factory together. You arrange for a trustworthy person to look after the factory and recruit these apprentices. I am close by and can visit every now and then to keep an eye on it. If we can turn a profit, we will split the profits 50-50. If we lose money, we will also split it 50-50."

Yao Zhizhi had no objection, but she was not sure how many of the apprentices were still able to work. As for the equipment in the factory, she would have to ask Director Gao in the provincial capital.

So she responded: "Wait for my news, I'll contact you."

"Okay." Yao Taotao breathed a sigh of relief and asked, "If this works out, can Mengmeng go to the factory to help look after things? We're both in school, so we need someone we can trust to look after us."

"Sure, no problem. There's no rush. Let me think of a way to build a few new production lines." Although Yao Zhizhi didn't want to be nepotistic, a factory like this really needed a confidant.

Recruiting completely unfamiliar employees from society requires time to build trust and tacit understanding, so at the beginning, it is definitely more appropriate to find people around you.

However, she had to be clear in advance: "If Mengmeng is not competent, I will replace her. You have to make it clear to her in advance."

"Don't worry, I know this." Yao Taotao is not doing charity. If Mengmeng can't do it well, of course she will replace her with a qualified person.

Yao Zhizhi smiled and stretched. "By the way, how are she and Liu Hongwei doing?"

"That's great. Liu Hongwei is being transferred to the city next month, and Mengmeng and the kids will be coming, so I thought I'd ask her to help keep an eye on things." Yao Taotao explained with a smile, "So, she won't be able to continue her job as a salesperson at the supply and marketing cooperative. She's agreed with her parents-in-law that the job will be given to her sister-in-law, and her mother-in-law will come to the city to look after the kids while she looks for another job."

Yao Zhizhi was quite relieved: "This is the right thing to do. Don't return to the family just because Liu Hongwei is capable. If something unexpected happens in the future, she will also be able to deal with it."

Yao Taotao nodded. "Yeah, Mengmeng is quite aware of the crisis. Think about it, of the rest of us, only she and my eldest sister are without any education. Although my eldest sister is divorced and has to take care of the children alone, with few opportunities for self-improvement, she found time to learn carpet weaving. I bought her a loom a while ago and she's making a lot more money doing it herself. Seeing how hard my eldest sister works, Mengmeng must be eager to do the same. She herself said that even though her marriage is going well, Liu Hongwei is rising steadily. What if someone has ulterior motives in the future? What if Liu Hongwei wants to change his wife after he becomes rich? Can she count on a man's conscience to guarantee her the rest of her life? It's better for her to go out and work."

Yao Zhizhi felt relieved. Rather than having a good background, being prepared for danger in times of peace and constantly making progress are the real abilities that allow people to gain a foothold in the long run.

Even Yao Ningning, whom she hated the most, was admitted to university through her own efforts. This group of girls who were suppressed and mistreated by Yao Erdan and Wang Fang will eventually bloom into the most beautiful sea of ​​flowers.

The two chatted for a while, and then it was time for dinner. Yao Zhizhi had never asked Yao Taotao to stay for dinner, and today was no exception.

When Yao Taotao stood up to say goodbye, Yao Zhizhi asked, "Did Cao Guangyi pass the exam?"

"I don't know. I met him at my eldest sister's place at the end of June. He went to see his child. I asked him about his grades, but he didn't tell me." Yao Taotao was helpless. This kind of thing could only be answered by Cao Guangyi himself.

So maybe he didn't pass the exam? Yao Zhizhi was actually quite curious.

Yao Taotao also wanted to know, so after leaving the courtyard by the lake, she went to find Cao Guangyi.

When he got there, Cao Guangyi was standing at the door, looking at Cao Guangyuan's house next door.

Yao Taotao just came up the stairs when she heard crying inside. She asked softly, "What happened? Is the child gone?"

Cao Guangyi made a hushing gesture, closed the door, and took Yao Taotao outside to talk.

The two men walked on the street, one walking forward silently, the other a few steps behind, curiously looking at the back of the man in front.

In a trance, Yao Taotao had a premonition that Cao Guangyi must have passed the exam, but he didn't tell her because he was probably waiting for the admission letter.

She called out to Cao Guangyi, "Did you pass the entrance exam? Did you choose Yicheng University as your major?"

Cao Guangyi put one hand in his pocket, stopped at the intersection ahead, and looked back at the bright and beautiful woman.

For some reason, at this moment, he suddenly wanted to cry.

She really understood him. Everyone thought he had failed the exam because no matter who asked him, he would answer with silence.

Only Yao Taotao guessed the truth!

Who says they aren't a perfect match? It's a pity that he can't have children.

He didn't want to leave her with any regrets, so he could only silently send her his blessings.

He just stood at the intersection, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise, and his eyes were red.

At this time, a car passed by with its horn honking, scaring the stray dog ​​that was crossing the road so much that it jumped towards Cao Guangyi with a howl.

Cao Guangyi took a step back, avoiding the running dog, smiled, stretched his vocal cords, and said one word: "Yeah."

Yao Taotao smiled. She walked forward and stood in front of Cao Guangyi, carefully sizing him up. It was great that he had finally earned a bright future for himself. She couldn't help but praise him, "I knew you could do it! Let me guess what major you're taking. Mechanics?"

"Yeah." Cao Guangyi smiled, but tears fell uncontrollably. "You've already guessed it, and yet you still ask?"

"Of course I have to ask, what if I guessed wrong?" Yao Taotao smiled and looked away, pretending not to see his tears. She asked, "Do you live on campus?"

"Yeah." Cao Guangyi also looked away. Where else could he go if he didn't live on campus?

He didn't want to stay at home and listen to his elder brother howling.

Yao Taotao could guess all of his thoughts. This was probably the tacit understanding they had gained from sleeping in the same bed.

Neither of them said a word after that. They just looked into the distance, reminiscing about the past and sighing.

After all, we didn't meet each other at the right time, maybe we are destined to miss each other in this life.

After a long time, bean-sized raindrops fell. Yao Taotao finally came to her senses and said, "I'm going back. Chao Risheng is waiting for me."

"There is a convenience store up ahead. I'll buy you an umbrella." Cao Guangyi said, and without waiting for her answer, he walked straight forward.

Yao Taotao fell behind a few steps. When she reached the door of the convenience store, Cao Guangyi had already bought an umbrella and opened it to cover her head.

Yao Taotao took the umbrella, walked to the convenience store, and bought an umbrella for Cao Guangyi.

When Cao Guangyi took the umbrella, he couldn't help himself and held her hand tightly, his fingertips trembling with a heartbreaking struggle.

He really wanted to say, break up with Chao Risheng, I have been admitted to university, and I can give you a stable future.

But...but getting into university is just the beginning. There is still a long way to go in the future, and everything is still unknown.

However, this unknown number was much higher than the original starting point, and the lower limit was also much higher. As for whether he could surpass Chao Risheng and bring Yao Taotao a better life, he was unsure.

Forget it, it’s your own decision, so you have to bear the consequences yourself.

Cao Guangyi was unable to speak in the end. He silently let go of Yao Taotao's hand and warned her, "It's thundering. Don't go under the tree."

"Yeah, you too." Yao Taotao stared at her hand that had just been held tightly, paused for a moment, turned her head and walked into the misty rain.

Cao Guangyi just stood there until he could no longer see her, then he went back.

When he got home, there was no sound from Cao Guangyuan. Cao Guangyi walked over to check and saw that the door was locked. He probably sent the child to the hospital for emergency treatment.

As uncle and nephew, he should do his best to show his affection. After all, he still has some savings.

He took thirty yuan and went to the hospital. When he got there, Yao Zhizhi and Qi Changxiao were also there.

Little Xingxing was naughty and scratched his calf while climbing a tree. He came over to suture the wound, which has been healed now. The couple is preparing to go back with the child.

Cao Guangyi greeted them with a smile: "Xiao Yao and Xiao Qi, what's wrong with the children?"

"It's okay, just a minor injury." Yao Zhizhi asked with a smile, "Are you feeling unwell?"

Cao Guangyi pointed to the children's clinic in the back and said, "My nephew is dying, and I'm here to give him some money. The factory has been owing my brother several months' salary."

"I have some here. Take it and tell him that it's the salary from the factory." Since Yao Zhizhi is planning to acquire the factory, he must settle the salary arrears of employees. The money will have to be paid sooner or later, so it's better to give it when it is most needed.

Cao Guangyi refused to accept it: "Don't lie to me, that factory can't pay wages at all."

"My second sister and I are planning to buy the factory. So, the wages will be paid by my second sister and me." Yao Zhizhi was not worried that this would not be accomplished. After all, an employee's salary was not much, and the child was being rescued, so she might as well consider it as a good deed for her.

Cao Guangyi was a little surprised: "Really? That's great, you two sisters can accomplish anything!"

"Well, keep it quickly. Saving the child is important." Yao Zhizhi counted out six hundred and sixty-six yuan. The monthly salary at the factory was thirty yuan. From the time Director Xiao took office to his downfall, and then to now, it has been less than two years. Six hundred and sixty-six yuan is definitely too much. It was just for good luck.

Cao Guangyi was very grateful: "Thank you, good people will be rewarded, you will definitely be able to run the factory well."

"Go quickly." Yao Zhizhi stuffed the money into his hand. "If the child survives, tell me. Don't worry about what the adults did wrong. The children are innocent."

"Yeah!" Cao Guangyi was very moved. As expected, Editor-in-Chief Yao and Tao'er were both very good people who couldn't bear to see children suffer.

He quickly took the money and went to the children's clinic. When he got there, Cao Guangyuan was kowtowing to the doctor and begging for credit.