After everything was settled, Zhou Ziwen and the uncle signed a lease contract.

The contract is made in two copies, with each party holding one copy.

Zhou Ziwen paid the rent for the first quarter, and the uncle promised to help them complete the relevant rental procedures within a week.

"Thank you, uncle. We will definitely run this factory well." Zhou Ziwen said gratefully.

The uncle smiled and patted his shoulder. "Young man, I'm optimistic about you. You young people are full of drive and will definitely achieve great things."

Zhou Ziwen's heart was filled with excitement and anticipation. After the signing of the contract, he couldn't wait to go home with Shen Zhaodi.

Along the way, the two excitedly discussed their future plans, with uncontrollable smiles on their faces.

Shen Zhaodi looked at Zhou Ziwen, her eyes full of admiration and support, "Ziwen, you were really great today! The conversation with the uncle went so smoothly. This factory will definitely bring us good luck."

Zhou Ziwen clenched the contract in his hand, his heart filled with determination. "Yes, this is just the beginning. Next we must work harder to run this factory prosperously."

When he returned home, Zhou Ziwen opened the door and saw Chen Shiying and Chen Qiaoyi chatting in the living room, so he couldn't wait to announce the good news.

"Shiying, Qiaoyi, we have rented a factory! Everything went smoothly today, and we finally have our own entrepreneurial base!" His voice was full of joy and pride.

When Chen Shiying and Chen Qiaoyi heard the news, they immediately gathered around excitedly.

Chen Qiaoyi's eyes sparkled. "Really? That's great! We can finally start our business plan!"

She hugged Zhou Ziwen excitedly, and the smile on her face was like a blooming flower.

Chen Shiying's face was also filled with joy. "That's great, Ziwen. You must have had a hard day today. Come and sit down. I'll pour you a glass of water."

She said with concern, her eyes full of tenderness and support.

Zhou Ziwen sat on the sofa, carefully placed the lease contract on the coffee table, and began to describe in detail the negotiation process with the uncle today and the specific situation of the factory.

"Although this factory is a bit old, the rent is cheap and the location is good. We can make great progress here and realize our entrepreneurial dreams."

His eyes were full of longing for the future.

Shen Zhaodi also added excitedly: "Yes, Ziwen and I have also carefully inspected the structure and facilities of the factory. Although some modifications are needed, it is completely within our capabilities. We are confident that it can be transformed into a modern production workshop."

Chen Qiaoyi listened with great interest, her eyes filled with trust and expectation for Zhou Ziwen. "I believe you can do it. As long as we work together, there is nothing we can't overcome."

Chen Shiying nodded. "Yes, we are a team, and everyone has their own strengths. Ziwen has professional knowledge, Zhaodi has market insight, and Qiaoyi and I will fully support you. Working together, we will definitely make this factory a success."

Zhou Ziwen was deeply moved by his family's support and encouragement. He stood up and hugged everyone tightly.

"Thank you! With your support, I am more confident. We will definitely be able to realize our entrepreneurial dream and make this factory our pride."

The day after the contract was signed, the sky was still covered with a light gray veil, and Zhou Ziwen couldn't wait to bring Shen Zhaodi and the two sisters to the factory full of hope.

Pushing open the door, dust danced in the slanting sunlight, and their footsteps echoed in the empty factory, as if telling of the infinite possibilities of the future.

Inside the factory, Zhou Ziwen stood in the center, his eyes sharp as torches, carefully examining every inch of space.

He held the equipment list in his hand and kept imitating the layout of the equipment in his mind.

“The lathe must be placed near the door to facilitate the entry and exit of raw materials.”

He pointed to an area near the rolling door and said, "This will reduce losses during transportation."

Shen Zhaodi and the two sisters nodded in agreement. Shen Zhaodi added, "It would be best to place the milling machine and the grinding machine together to facilitate the connection of the processing flow."

Zhou Ziwen glanced at her approvingly and continued planning: "The drill press can be placed in the corner over there. It won't take up too much space, but it can still meet daily drilling needs."

As they discussed, they marked the approximate location of the equipment on the ground with chalk.

Chen Qiaoyi took out a notebook and wrote down in detail the placement dimensions and special requirements of each device.

The factory gradually became lively, and the air was filled with tension and excitement as work was about to begin.

After the equipment location was determined, Zhou Ziwen began to design the foundation and partitions.

He knows very well that a solid foundation is crucial for the stable operation of high-precision equipment.

He took out his drawing board and began to draw detailed drawings of the foundation.

Shen Zhaodi and Chen Qiaoyi gathered around him, watching curiously.

"A 50cm thick concrete foundation needs to be poured in this area to support the weight of the lathe."

Zhou Ziwen pointed to an area on the drawing and said, "The foundations of milling machines and grinding machines can be slightly thinner, but they must also ensure flatness and stability."

Chen Qiaoyi asked, "What about partitions? How do we divide the work areas?"

Zhou Ziwen thought for a moment and replied, "We can use light steel keels and gypsum boards to build a simple partition to separate the office area from the production area. This will ensure that the noise from production does not affect the office, and it will also make rational use of the space."

Shen Zhaodi said excitedly: "Yes, we can also open a few windows on the partition to facilitate observation of production conditions."

Zhou Ziwen nodded in agreement and continued to mark the specific location and size of the partition on the drawing.

In the next few days, Zhou Ziwen devoted himself to drawing the renovation drawings.

He not only has to consider the foundation and partitions of the equipment, but also has to plan the direction of water and electricity lines, the layout of the ventilation system, and the setting of fire-fighting facilities.

He repeatedly pondered every detail, striving for perfection.

Shen Zhaodi and Chen Qiaoyi were also busy. They were responsible for converting Zhou Ziwen's design concepts into a specific list of materials.

They ran around the surrounding building materials markets, comparing materials of different brands and specifications, from concrete to steel, from electrical wires to water pipes, and recorded the prices and quality information one by one.

“This brand of steel is good quality, but the price is a bit high.”

Shen Zhaodi stood in front of Zhou Ziwen holding a thick notebook and said, "I found another brand. The quality is similar, but the price is much cheaper."

Zhou Ziwen carefully looked over his notes, nodded, and said, "Okay, let's choose this one. But remember to ask the supplier to provide a quality inspection report. We can't save money on this."

Chen Qiaoyi also came over with a list of plumbing and electrical materials. "I compared quotes from several vendors, and this plumbing and electrical renovation package offers the best value. It includes all the wires, pipes, switches, and sockets we need, and they even provide installation services."

Zhou Ziwen smiled with satisfaction. "You've done a great job. These details are important. We must ensure that the renovated factory is both practical and safe." (End of chapter)