University student Qin Xiaoyu died with deep regrets, betrayed by a scumbag. Reborn, she finds herself in the body of a 25-year-old young widow with depression and two children, living in the 1980s...
"Do you want to become like that too, with such high salaries and bonuses?"
"think!"
That cry contained so much longing that Qin Xiaoyu was deeply moved.
"Then I'll give you this chance, do you want it or not!"
"want!"
"Alright, everyone back to the workshop and stand by your posts. I'll discuss it with Factory Director Cui and start the cooperation as soon as possible. The girls at the counters will get half a month's salary before the New Year so they can have a good holiday. I hope you can too." Qin Xiaoyu's words really worked. The crowd that was just gathered together dispersed.
"Director Qin, you're really something! I was so worried! One year, they missed paying out a quarter's bonus, and they caught me and tore my clothes to shreds." Director Cui said, wiping his sweat, clearly quite frightened.
Qin Xiaoyu only now felt a sense of lingering fear, but then she thought that she had experienced quite a few key occasions in her life, so one more wouldn't make a difference.
She discussed the cooperation plan with Director Cui. Time was running out, and many things needed to be decided immediately.
The two talked until midnight, having finalized the general direction; only the details remained. Qin Xiaoyu decided to complete the first draft of the contract and simply work through the night.
Factory Director Cui was naturally even more anxious than her. At first, he was worried that this young woman would be too delicate and that she would work harder than him.
"It's getting cold inside. I'll go get some hot water. We'll just have a quick bite for dinner. Are you hungry?" Director Cui asked with concern.
"I'm a little hungry, but there's nothing to eat." Qin Xiaoyu had just finished speaking when she heard a noise at the door.
A Lei burst in, shoving the bag he was carrying onto the table.
"Slow down, don't get the documents wet!" Qin Xiaoyu moved the things on the table, her words harsh but her heart warmed.
Upon opening the bag, she found four insulated lunch boxes, each filled with her favorite dishes.
She hurriedly invited Director Cui to sit down and couldn't help but wolf down her food.
"I didn't tell you where I went, and you're still following me?" Qin Xiaoyu ate an egg tart, and her IQ began to return.
"You woman, you're such a worry. If you're not coming home tonight, can't you at least call me? Do you know how much trouble it was for me to go door to door looking for you?" It turned out that A Lei had contacted Li Jiajia and that's how he guessed what had happened.
"I'm sorry, I won't do it again next time." Qin Xiaoyu's hesitation wasn't out of fear, but because she genuinely felt guilty.
"You're going to stay here all night, right? I'm going back to play games." A Lei stood up.
"Remember to call Director Xie and tell Director Fei to bring Wang Lingling over immediately, by plane or train, whichever is faster." Qin Xiaoyu remembered something important. The phone at Lei's house was still the most convenient.
"You really treat me like a male secretary," A Lei huffed as he stormed out the door.
As dawn approached, Qin Xiaoyu and Factory Director Cui had already signed the contract. Now, as long as the technical personnel arrived, they could begin formal production.
Before Director Xie arrived, Qin Xiaoyu didn't waste any time; she first reorganized the garment factory.
All the machines in the workshop were overhauled, and long-unused, neglected areas were thoroughly cleaned. The stockpiled goods in the warehouse were categorized, and the sales department was instructed to push some of them out before the year-end.
These people were initially skeptical of Qin Xiaoyu, watching this little woman jump around and cause trouble.
But in just two days, they suddenly realized that the environment in which they had worked for more than 20 years was suddenly different.
The windows are bright and clean. The workshop, which used to be so crowded that people would argue over walking, has suddenly become orderly and the passageways are clear. The previously oppressive life has become more relaxed.
"Brother Cui, no offense, but how did you pass the fire safety test? I really have my doubts!" Qin Xiaoyu breathed a sigh of relief.
"Girl, don't laugh at me, what can I do? I can't reason with them, they're all so arrogant. I can only give them cigarettes. Now I'm not afraid of a few more groups of people coming to check on me!" With Qin Xiaoyu backing him up, Director Cui spoke with more confidence.
Factory Director Fei took Wang Lingling on the nearest express bus, and it took them two days from leaving home to reporting to the factory.
"Brother Cui, Sister Fei has a bit of a temper, but she's a real expert at work. Wang Lingling is a key technical staff member. I've sent all my most capable people here. If you have any issues, discuss them with each other. If you still can't reach an agreement, just come to me." Qin Xiaoyu had made the arrangements.
Since the garment factory didn't have dormitories, she took Factory Director Fei and Wang Lingling to a nearby guesthouse. She felt at ease knowing that the two women would have company.
"Sister Xiaoyu, when we came out, Brother-in-law Fei said that he would only lend you the person for two months, and you should return them as soon as you're done!" Wang Lingling said with a smile.
"He's getting angry again. I'm not paying him back. What can he do about it?" Qin Xiaoyu chuckled.
"He said if you don't pay him back, he'll come over. Let's see what you do then!"
"Oh, oh! I'm really afraid of him now!"
Qin Xiaoyu called these two over only out of necessity; Director Fei's family lived over there, so it was impossible for her to come. Wang Lingling was single, so things would be easier to handle in the future.
“I live nearby too. Your sister-in-law said to contact her if you need anything. If you’re not used to eating out, come eat at home. Your sister-in-law is a great cook.” Director Cui also tried his best to take care of them in their daily lives to put Qin Xiaoyu at ease. This was the only thing he could do.
Qin Xiaoyu had been busy outside for four days, and she slept on the sofa fully clothed.
When they returned to A Lei's place, they found his eyes were bloodshot, guessing that he had been playing video games the whole time.
She went back to her bedroom, took a good shower, and this time she didn't even bother with hair care. She dried her hair, lay down on the bed, and fell into a deep sleep.
She didn't know how much time had passed when she felt an itch in her nose. When she opened her eyes, the sunlight was blinding, and she couldn't help but sneeze.
"Finally awake. You're going to sleep until the afternoon." Are drew back the curtains; he was here to cause trouble.
"What are you doing? I haven't had enough sleep." Qin Xiaoyu pulled the blanket over herself and crawled back inside.
"Then I'll sleep with you." A Lei lifted her blanket and was about to crawl inside.
"No need! I'll get up!" This worked the best, and Qin Xiaoyu immediately sat up, but unexpectedly, A Lei pounced on her like a tiger and pushed her back down.
Their eyes met, and Qin Xiaoyu's heart began to pound.
"Don't say I'm being unreasonable. I've been waiting for you patiently for days. I've finished all my work. It's finally my turn, isn't it?" A Lei said, feeling wronged.
"What do you mean, your turn?"
Qin Xiaoyu tried to break free from under him, but found that twisting a few times was less effective than staying still; A Lei's eyes were even turning red. He held her hands down tightly and kissed her directly.
"Alxe, I'm not ready yet!" Qin Xiaoyu called out his English name in a moment of panic.
"Is this something that needs to be prepared for?" For some reason, hearing this name made Are somewhat annoyed.
"I can't breathe, and I feel so dizzy." Qin Xiaoyu was exaggerating a bit; it wasn't that serious, but with such a big guy pressing down on her, she still felt a little suffocated. She deliberately held her breath for a moment, and her face turned a little pale.