“Raise the price. First, ensure the supply of Riyue Apparel. We will help you upgrade your equipment.” Qin Xiaoyu had already prepared this plan; it was Man Aihong who came up with it.

"Price increase?"

When Qin Xiaoyu took the initiative to raise prices, the two factory managers were stunned. Wouldn't this price increase also raise the cost of Riyue Garments?

On second thought, they understood.

This price increase is based on improved quality. With the investment in new machinery, their costs have increased, so a price increase was inevitable. It is reasonable for high quality to come at a higher price.

Another point is that Qin Xiaoyu has the ambition to do great things. She took the initiative to ask for this price, and for Riyue Apparel, the increase in cost is just a drop in the ocean when spread out, so it's not a big deal.

However, for other factories that want to purchase goods, the barriers are raised. Some people will automatically back down, blocking their own path to innovation.

In this way, the tone of Riyue Apparel's high-end positioning has been set, achieving two goals at once.

The two factory managers returned home satisfied, and factories looking to cooperate with Riyue Garments were now lining up to meet with them.

Button factories, packaging factories, shoe factories, leather factories...

More than twenty auxiliary material factories came to discuss business with them. Bald Qiang and Sister Lian were stuck at home and couldn't go out. They had to receive different manufacturers every day, which was very overwhelming.

"Little Fish, you said you'd take care of me for the rest of my life, but you didn't say you'd make me this tired." Sister Lian was on the verge of tears.

"I told you to retire now, why are you doing it?" Qin Xiaoyu said angrily.

"Retirement? Forget it." Sister Lian was reluctant to give up this job and dared not say any more.

When Grandma Wu from the packaging factory that originally supplied packaging for Riyue Clothing heard that Qin Xiaoyu was back, she brought over several sets of the latest packaging designs for her to review.

"We made a deal back then: I'd give you the lowest price, and you'd only use my services from now on." Old Mrs. Wu was very shrewd. Hearing that Qin Xiaoyu was going to Paris, she immediately invested in expansion, doubling her production capacity.

Some of the older workers who worked with her were worried. "What if Qin Xiaoyu doesn't do well in Paris and comes back in disgrace? Wouldn't all your money be wasted?"

"Don't worry, I've got my eye on this young lady. There's nothing she can't achieve. I'm betting on her."

Grandma Wu won the bet. The other person was prepared, capable, skilled, and most importantly, trustworthy. Why should she switch?

Qin Xiaoyu made a decision that packaging manufacturers would not be discussed at all, which could be considered as easing the burden on Bald Qiang and Sister Lian.

After arranging things at Nanyuan, Qin Xiaoyu flew back to her hometown.

The North Park plan has been completed. Director Fei's work involves expanding the area around the original Xiaotaiyang factory. However, the city has yet to approve it.

She wanted to settle things now that she was back; she couldn't delay any longer. Little Jiajia hadn't been back to their hometown since he was born, and Qin Xiaoyu wanted to take him with her. Zhou Xing's mother was worried and insisted on going with them. Qin Xiaoyu understood; they hadn't been back to see Zhou Xing since they left Northeast China, so she didn't insist.

After getting off the plane in the provincial capital, she went to see Tang Wenwen first. During her absence, Tang Wenwen's child had grown up a lot, becoming chubby and fair-skinned, and looking older than other children his age.

Auntie couldn't carry him anymore, so they hired another nanny to look after the child. Auntie still mainly takes care of Xiao Zichen.

"Whoever raised you is the closest to you, that's absolutely true. Auntie spoils Xiao Zichen. This little one, he was probably adopted, haha." Tang Wenwen smiled wryly.

"It's inevitable that the elderly will be biased; just keep an eye on things." Qin Xiaoyu believed this too. Commander Zhou had gone to stay with her third sister to keep Hanhan company, and wouldn't come back even when called. It was only because he said he was going back to his hometown in Northeast China that he reluctantly came with them.

"I'm planning to go back to work. You conquer this empire, and I'll protect it." Tang Wenwen stretched. She'd been staying home to recuperate lately and had even developed a double chin.

"You should lose some weight too," Qin Xiaoyu said, pinching her chin.

"Why lose weight? You look better with a little extra weight," Jiang Fusheng said immediately upon hearing this as he walked in.

"He's the one who made me fat, so is it my fault?" Tang Wenwen was so angry that she kicked him.

“This is happy weight gain, it’s great. My little fish just can’t gain weight, he’s too tired and busy every day,” Zhou Xing’s mother said immediately.

"I'm getting fat. When I went back this time, I felt like there was nothing left to do. These subordinates are so capable." Qin Xiaoyu smiled contentedly.

After dinner, as usual, it was time for Xiao Zichen to play the drums, so Jiang Fusheng brought over the drum set. The aunt gestured to the nanny and said, "Take the little one to the back, don't scare him."

That dismissive tone—it's obvious they're not related. Qin Xiaoyu and Tang Wenwen exchanged a smile; this was truly a freebie with a phone top-up.

"My aunt said two grandsons are enough, she doesn't need a granddaughter, and she won't let me have any more," Tang Wenwen whispered in Qin Xiaoyu's ear.

"What does Fusheng say?"

“He said he would do whatever I wanted, and if I didn’t want to have children, I wouldn’t. To be honest, watching the video of you in Paris, my heart is bleeding. What did I miss?” Tang Wenwen was on the verge of tears, feeling wronged.

Consider that she was one of the founding members of Riyue Apparel, who carried unsold products to other counties, enduring wind and rain, and was the one who helped Qin Xiaoyu build her empire. It's a shame that she missed the most important historical moment.

"You'll definitely go next time. You're making Fusheng feel so guilty." Qin Xiaoyu could only comfort her.

"Both men and women should be able to give birth! This world is just unfair to women."

"If that were the case, humanity would probably have gone extinct long ago. Can men endure giving birth for ten months?" Qin Xiaoyu scoffed.

"That's hard to say. I guess your Lei is willing to have children." Tang Wenwen had just finished speaking when she saw Lei looking over. Seeing his adorable expression, the two sisters burst into laughter.

"What are you two plotting against me now?" A Lei realized the problem and came over to confront them.

“It’s been so long since I’ve seen Wenwen smile like this. Xiaoyu, why don’t you spend a few more days with her?” Jiang Fusheng chimed in.

"I'll come back to visit you after I finish taking care of things back home. Or why don't you take the kids back and play with me for a few days?"

"No, the child is too young. She can't take good care of her. If she causes problems, it will be my responsibility." The aunt shook her head repeatedly in fright. It seems that Tang Wenwen is not a good mother either.

Lu Di has returned to work in the capital, while Lu Xiaofei is still living with her grandparents in the provincial capital. Qin Xiaoyu left Tang Wenwen's place and went there.

“We saw your fashion show in Paris, it was really beautiful. Xiaoyu, you are so capable.” Lu Di’s mother-in-law smiled so much that her eyes narrowed into slits when she saw Qin Xiaoyu.

"Thanks to everyone's help, nothing went wrong. We'll take it slow and things will get better in the future," Qin Xiaoyu said with a smile.

"Oh, right, you've come at the perfect time. Lu Di asked me to send this to you, so just take it." Lu Di's mother-in-law brought down a small bag from upstairs, which was full of money.