Chapter 235 This design is amazing!

Zhou Shufen also stood up and gently shook hands with Delun.

“I am also very fortunate to have met a professional and open-minded partner like you. I believe that our cooperation will be very successful and will definitely create new waves in the international market.”

The moment the two shook hands, the conference room erupted in enthusiastic applause.

After the two finished discussing the work details, Guo Yanlong smiled, got up from his seat, and quickly walked over.

"Mr. Delun, Comrade Zhou, shall we head to the canteen now? I've spoken to the kitchen beforehand and asked Chef Hu to prepare a few local specialties, as a way for our factory to show some hospitality. On the way, Comrade Zhou can also tell you more about the design. We can chat while we eat, which will make things more relaxed."

Dren immediately nodded.

"This is fantastic! I've been wanting to try authentic Chinese cuisine for ages! I've heard that Chinese food culture is profound and extensive, with each dish having its own story. I'll definitely have to experience it today."

The group chatted and laughed as they walked toward the cafeteria.

Zhou Shufen walked in the middle, with Delun on her left and Guo Yanlong on her right.

She would occasionally turn her head and chat with Deren in simple English about Chinese food customs.

Guo Yanlong watched silently from the side.

He knew that today's meeting was more than just signing an order.

More importantly, they won the trust of international clients, proving that Yuxin Factory is capable of reaching a higher level.

With Zhou Shufen in charge and Qi Changyu's meticulous management, it would be difficult for this factory not to be a success.

He was already planning his next move.

We can no longer use the old methods; we must keep up with the pace of development.

He suddenly remembered that Guo Zhenyi had called him a few days ago to remind him.

"Brother, you'd better hurry up now. Ningcheng is now the most cutting-edge place in China. All the new machines and technologies are being developed there. The pace of development there is frighteningly fast."

At the time, he thought it was a bit of an exaggeration, but now it seems that it is absolutely true.

"Looks like I'll have to make a trip to Ningcheng when I have some free time."

"Go and see for yourself, learn from them; we can't keep reinventing the wheel."

When we arrived at the cafeteria, the food was already laid out on the long table.

Today, Chef Hu specially prepared several traditional local dishes from Yuxin.

Not only that, he also brought out several plates of golden-brown, fluffy bread, as well as steaks that were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

These Western dishes were not actually made by Chef Hu himself; Zhou Lijuan had secretly taught him how to make them.

Master Hu was quite puzzled at the time.

"How can this young girl, at such a young age, cook these Western dishes? She even has such a precise control over the heat and ingredients?"

Zhou Lijuan just smiled.

"I just read it in a book. You'll get it after practicing a few times."

But no one knew that these recipes were actually secretly taught to her by Zhou Shufen at home.

The mother and daughter spoke and took notes, and then Zhou Lijuan taught Master Hu step by step.

They kept it a secret and didn't tell anyone. Even Guo Yanlong only found out the truth later.

Deren was extremely satisfied with his trip to China.

Not only did we reach a cooperation agreement, but we also got to enjoy such delicious Chinese food.

Before leaving, Zhou Shufen casually took out a few half-finished new design drawings from her bag and handed them to Delun.

"These are some of my recent ideas. Please take them back and take a look. If you are interested, we can discuss them in more detail."

Deren took the blueprints, and his eyes lit up after just one glance.

He suddenly looked up.

"Ms. Zhou, this design is absolutely stunning! As soon as I get back to Hong Kong, I'll immediately place an order for more! At least double the original price!"

Guo Yanlong stood to the side, his mouth agape.

The sun was shining brightly the day we saw Dren off.

Guo Yanlong returned to the factory and went straight into his office.

"Listen up, everyone! The factory is closed for the holidays! Starting tomorrow, we'll have a two-week break for the Chinese New Year! No one is allowed to work overtime, and no one is allowed to stay at their posts. Everyone go home and have a good New Year!"

The workers were stunned at first, then burst into cheers.

They knew this wasn't just an ordinary holiday, but a celebration.

Yu Xin Factory has finally ushered in its spring.

But Zhou Shufen's department store is doing booming business.

The shelves were neatly arranged with a wide variety of goods, and customers came and went in an endless stream.

Zhou Shufen was busy behind the counter.

Back home, Zhou Lijuan couldn't help but hold her hand and ask softly.

"Shufen, you were talking to that foreigner in the store just now, how come you didn't stutter a single word? That's a foreign language!"

Qi Changyu also moved closer, his brows slightly furrowed.

"Yeah, who around here knows this? When did you learn it? You didn't secretly attend night school without telling us, did you?"

The two men stared intently at her.

Zhou Shufen couldn't refuse, so she took out a few foreign language books and gave a few perfunctory replies.

"It's just... a book I borrowed from the library before. I flipped through it when I had nothing to do. I didn't study it systematically, I just recognize a few words."

Qi Changyu frowned as he took the book and looked at it from left to right.

"These characters look like ants crawling, how can you understand them?"

Zhou Yujie accompanied Delun back to Hong Kong.

As dawn broke, the two boarded a jeep bound for the port.

Wrapped in a thick woolen coat, Deren enthusiastically discussed the customs clearance procedures for the new batch of imported goods with Zhou Yujie.

Zhou Yujie nodded in agreement, while taking out his notebook to jot down the key points.

The business over there is growing bigger and bigger; they really can't do without him.

He personally oversaw every aspect, from accounts and contracts to customs procedures.

Dren had patted him on the shoulder more than once and said that.

"Zhou, without you, I can't move an inch on this land."

Zhou Yujie smiled and didn't say much, but he started getting up earlier and going to bed later every day.

This year, he won't be able to spend the Spring Festival in Yuxin.

Before leaving, Zhou Shufen came over and handed him a hand warmer.

"Brother, don't worry about home, things over there are more important."

He nodded.

"I'll come back after the New Year when the snowstorm has subsided."

But his voice trailed off halfway through his sentence.

He knew that this departure would likely mean several more months without returning.

Zhou Yujie's family can't come back either, and the supermarket in Ningcheng is still counting on them to take care of things.

On the phone, Zhou Yujie's voice was hoarse and tired.

"Second brother, the supermarket just opened a branch, we're short-staffed and the accounts are a mess, your sister-in-law and I can't leave."

Zhou Shufen held the receiver, her heart aching.

"Brothers, take good care of yourselves and don't overwork yourselves."

After hanging up the phone, she looked out the window at the darkening sky and suddenly felt that this year's New Year was rather desolate.

So, that year, only Zhou Shufen and Guo Zhenyi spent the holiday with their child.

The children were running around inside the house.

Zhou Shufen sat at the table folding red envelopes, while Guo Zhenyi was busy pickling vegetables and making cured meat in the kitchen.

Although there were fewer people, the festive atmosphere of the New Year was not diminished at all.

Guo Zhenyi bought a lot of New Year's goods, including rice, flour, oil, salt, new clothes, and new shoes.

He went to the supply and marketing cooperative before dawn to queue up and carried back two sacks of rice.

Zhou Lijuan and Zhou Liya looked at the man, their hearts pounding.

This is no ordinary man.

He's clearly someone who lives life to the fullest.

Zhou Lijuan pursed her lips and quietly wiped the corner of her eye.

She remembered that some men in the village used to go to gambling dens and brothels to drink and have fun after they made money, leaving their homes cold and neglected.