January 15th, 3 AM to 3 PM, Gaoyang County, Yangqing Hotel, fifth floor conference/business room.
"Director Yang, it's been a long time. You've worked hard." Chen Xihua, who was sitting at the head of the conference table, greeted Director Yang, who was sitting to her left, with a smile.
Wang Ying's older sister gave birth to a son last month and is currently in her postpartum confinement period. For this year-end summary meeting, Director Yang represented her in Gaoyang County.
Director Yang himself also very much wanted to talk to Chen Xihua in person, as he had a new plan to discuss.
"Boss Wu, it's not hard work for me, it's what I should do. It's been more than two years since we last met, and you've become more and more insightful and strategic." Director Yang's eyes were full of admiration as he sincerely praised you.
"Director Yang, your strategic planning is so impressive, it makes me blush."
"It was mainly Director Zhang and his team who made ample preparations; I only offered a small suggestion." Chen Xihua had intended to be polite, but almost forgot that Director Yang was far more adept at small talk than she was.
In fact, Director Yang's thoughts were genuine; he had arrived in Gaoyang County that morning. He first went to Fanghua Garment Factory and met with Director Zhang and Zhang Xiaolan. He also knew the details of what happened at the 'Fangcao' workshop some time ago.
Half a minute later, Zhang Anmin, Zhang Xiaolan, and Li Shisheng arrived. After they came in, they found seats and sat down. Chen Xihua then prepared to begin this year's meeting summary.
She still handed all the financial statements to her eldest sister, Chen Chunhua, who was sitting on her right.
This time, Chen Xihua didn't even glance at it before handing it over to her eldest sister. Actually, she had a rough idea of the figures: the provincial capital's No. 2 garment factory made a profit of 4.3 million yuan, and the garment factory in Gaoyang County made about 3 million yuan in half a year. However, after settling the costs of building the new factory and sewing machines, there was still less than 2 million yuan left.
She can finally relax now. With her meticulous and conscientious older sister by her side, and after more than a year of systematic learning, Chen Chunhua's financial management skills have improved to the point where she can organize all the accounts. Chen Xihua no longer has to look at that huge pile of data.
For the next half hour, Chen Xihua reviewed Fanghua Garments' production and sales situation for each of the four quarters of the year, providing a brief summary. She also discussed the problems encountered by each department, the solutions implemented, and the results achieved.
"Finally, over the past year, our Fanghua Garment Company has made steady progress, and we would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone present for this achievement."
Factory Director Yang, Factory Director Zhang, Sister Xiaolan, Brother Shisheng, and Sister Wang Ying who couldn't make it today, it is thanks to your hard work that Fanghua is where it is today.
Of course, I also want to thank all the employees of our company. Although I haven't been able to thank them in person yet, I hope everyone here will give them my regards when they get back.
"Boss Xiao Wu, you're too kind. We should thank you for giving us this job opportunity and for trusting us." Director Zhang, who always had a serious expression, was more relaxed this time and spoke in a gentler tone.
The others chimed in, "Boss Wu, you flatter us..."
"Okay, then I'll just be polite."
"In the coming year, please feel free to share any thoughts or suggestions you may have regarding the development of Fanghua Clothing." After summarizing, Chen Xihua relaxed, picked up a glass of water, took a couple of sips, and then leaned back in her chair somewhat lazily, though she still asked her questions earnestly.
"Boss Xiao Wu, I want to expand the No. 2 garment factory and add another hundred production lines." After hesitating for a moment, Factory Director Yang still told him his plan.
After he finished speaking, he looked directly at Chen Xihua with expectation and a hint of barely perceptible worry.
After understanding what Director Yang meant, Chen Xihua pondered quietly for half a minute before saying seriously, "Director Yang, expansion is fine, but I suggest adding another two hundred people."
The newly expanded production workshop, with 200 workers, specializes in producing high-end brand clothing for sale in Shanghai. The styles will be slightly different from the mid-range clothing we currently produce.
Although I have a larger share in Garment Factory No. 2, what I said before still stands. You, Director Yang, will be in charge of Garment Factory No. 2; you can rest assured and do your job well. I trust you; everything is for the good of Garment Factory No. 2.”
She did notice the ambiguous look in Director Yang's eyes, and she understood it, but she figured he was overthinking it. She wasn't worried that the provincial capital's No. 2 garment factory would have ulterior motives, because they were all in the same boat, and she was the major shareholder.
"A high-end brand, sold in Shanghai?" Factory Director Yang was surprised for a moment, but he quickly understood the key point, and his eyes lit up.
"Yes, Director Yang, you should be able to find a skilled old tailor. We'll also need to select workers, prioritizing those with three to five years of experience. We'll also need to find a master craftsman to oversee the quality of the entire production process, and select only the highest quality fabrics."
"Okay, I understand. I'll make the arrangements when I get back."
So, I'm planning to expand after spring?
Factory Director Yang secretly breathed a sigh of relief, paused for a moment, and then asked again to confirm.
He was indeed a little worried that Chen Xihua might hinder the development of the No. 2 Garment Factory, but now it seemed that she wouldn't. His father-in-law was right; Miss Wu was not a narrow-minded person.
Chen Xihua nodded in affirmation, "Yes."
"Boss Xiao Wu, there's nothing to mention about Gaoyang County for now," Factory Director Zhang replied after Factory Director Yang finished asking his question.
"There's something I need to tell you, Boss Wu. Due to her age and health, Grandma Hong doesn't plan to continue serving as our garment factory's technical advisor," Zhang Xiaolan said anxiously.
“Okay, I understand. It’s alright, Sister Xiaolan. You can take charge now. We can train a couple more tailors later.” Chen Xihua reassured her, then looked at Chen Chunhua, “Big sister, please give Grandma Hong an extra three months’ salary.”
“Okay, Xiao Wu.” Chen Chunhua first looked up at her younger sister, then smiled slightly and nodded in response.
Upon hearing this, Factory Directors Zhang and Yang, who were standing nearby, were initially taken aback, but then their eyes showed even greater satisfaction, their faces revealing expressions of admiration, and their hearts were filled with a sense of excitement and emotion.
Boss Xiao Wu is so generous!
"Thank you, Boss Xiao Wu!" Zhang Xiaolan was overjoyed, her face beaming with happiness. She was very happy for Grandma Hong.
"Director Yang, I have something else I'd like to ask you. Is it easy to buy land in Yunshi, the provincial capital, right now? What are the approximate prices?" Chen Xihua suddenly remembered something and quickly asked.
"There's no land in the city center of Yuncheng. Do you want to buy land to build a factory? The government won't allow you to buy such a large plot of land unless it's in a nearby village in the suburbs." Director Yang had some doubts. After thinking for a moment, he continued to explain, "In Yuncheng, it would probably cost over a thousand yuan per square meter."
“We don’t need to build a factory that big, just three to five hundred square meters will do. Are there any in the suburbs between Yun City and Yun City?” Chen Xihua asked hurriedly.
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