Once this batch of goods is finished and the payment is received, I'll pay off the interest first, then slowly repay the principal, and only then will I be able to see real profits.
By then, the First Garment Factory will be in a much better position.
Zhang Guoqiang seemed to read her mind, and waved his hand with a smile:
"Don't worry about the loan for now! The leaders from the Light Industry Bureau called this morning and said that your loan has been specially approved by the province and changed to interest-free! You don't have to pay a single penny of interest! Also,"
He paused deliberately, keeping everyone in suspense, "He also awarded you a bonus of ten thousand yuan, saying it was to commend your innovative reforms!"
Zhou Qiqi's eyes lit up, a little incredulous: "Really?"
"How could it be fake!"
Zhang Guoqiang's voice rose several decibels.
"These past two days, the newspapers have been full of reports about our press conference. The province attaches great importance to it and says they want to encourage people to learn from your experience! It may even be promoted nationwide in the future!"
These successive good news flowed into her heart like a warm current, but she did not forget that this was the result of everyone's joint efforts.
A genuine smile spread across her face, and she made a decisive decision:
"This success isn't just due to my efforts, but also to the hard work of everyone in the factory. I think it's best if I don't take a single penny of the 10,000 yuan bonus, but instead give 8,000 yuan to the hundreds of people in the factory as bonuses, so everyone can have some fun. As for the remaining 2,000 yuan..."
She glanced around the office, its walls peeling and furniture worn, and then said,
“I’ll renovate your office properly. Our office is really in a terrible state. It’s not even as good as the Second Factory, let alone the Third Garment Factory. We have to go to the auditorium to receive clients. It’s outrageous. I think we should just renovate Lu Shouqian’s old big office.”
Upon hearing this, Zhang Guoqiang waved his hands repeatedly.
"No, no, no! I'm used to staying in this room, it's fine, I don't want to move. That big one is perfect for you! You're the backbone of our factory, you can't keep squeezing into this crappy place with me, without even a decent desk, it's not right."
"That won't do, you're the factory manager."
Zhou Qiqi disagreed.
"What factory manager? The factory is thriving because of you. I'm just a soldier under your command. I'll go wherever you tell me to go!"
Zhang Guoqiang's attitude was firm: "It's settled then!"
Seeing his resolute attitude, and considering that she did indeed need a place to handle her business, and that state-owned enterprise reform was expanding autonomy, it would be reasonable for her, as the "technical factory director," to have an office, she nodded in agreement: "Alright then."
The case of Lü Shouqian has long been settled. The luxurious furniture in his office was state property and was not confiscated in the end. It can be easily cleaned up and slightly modified.
Zhou Qiqi was just about to ask him to take out the keys so they could go take a look when Zhang Guoqiang looked at his watch and exclaimed, "Oh!"
"No, no, Master Zhou, let's do it this afternoon. I have to go right now! There are still ribs stewing on the stove in the factory. I asked the head chef to keep an eye on the fire for me. It's probably almost done cooking by now!"
Zhou Qiqi smiled and said, "Oh, going to deliver food to Sister Da Mei again?"
"Hey!"
Zhang Guoqiang was a little embarrassed.
"Well, the factory has been so busy lately that I haven't had time to deliver anything for almost half a month. Today I finally had some free time, so I made a few of my specialties. I'll send some home to the kids first, and then I'll take some to the wholesale market for her."
As he spoke, he put on his coat and then warmly invited, "Why don't you come and get something to eat with us?"
Zhou Qiqi joked with a smile.
"You, all you do is deliver food. When will you ever stop? I think you two are about to reach an agreement. It's time to break through that barrier and formally confess your feelings to Sister Mei."
Zhang Guoqiang's face flushed red instantly, and he rubbed his hands, looking somewhat flustered.
"I...I don't know how to start...My ex-wife was someone my family introduced us to, we've never been in a serious relationship before...How should I confess my feelings?"
Zhou Qiqi laughed.
"What else can you say? Just tell her you like her, want to date her, and eventually get married! You're both not young anymore, don't drag it out, express your feelings, and seriously consider dating! If it's a good match, get married as soon as possible!"
Zhang Guoqiang still hesitated, somewhat lacking confidence: "What if... what if she doesn't want to?"
"I feel that Sister Da Mei doesn't seem to have no feelings for you, so it should work out!"
Zhou Qiqi encouraged him.
Zhang Guoqiang stood there pondering for a long time, his face turning red and white in turns. Finally, as if he had made up his mind, he stomped his foot.
"Okay! I'll go right now! I'll tell you after I finish eating! I'm going all in!"
Zhou Qiqi smiled and said:
"That's more like it! Then I won't go and be a third wheel. Too many people will only make Sister Da Mei feel awkward. I'll be waiting for your good news!"
Zhang Guoqiang nodded heavily and left in a hurry.
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