Lin Wanqiu smiled and said, "Director Zhang, you flatter me. We have only done what we can. It is our honor to be able to contribute to our fellow villagers and the region. Our next plan is to expand production and recruit more workers so that more people can find employment near their homes and no longer have to leave their hometowns to work in other places."
Director Zhang nodded, his tone solemn: "Good! It's great that you have such an idea. The region will strongly support you. Besides inspecting the work, I have some good news to tell you—the region has decided to recommend your food workshop to participate in next month's 'Regional Outstanding Enterprise' selection. If you are selected, you will not only receive a bonus and a certificate of honor, but you will also enjoy preferential tax reduction policies."
Lin Wanqiu was overjoyed and quickly expressed her gratitude: "Thank you, Director Zhang! Thank you for the region's recognition and support of our food workshop! We will definitely continue to work hard to run the business well, create more jobs, and contribute to the region's economic development!"
Director Zhang smiled and said, "You're welcome! You deserve this. You've proven with your actions that businesses can not only make money, but also shoulder social responsibility, create jobs, and help impoverished people escape poverty. This is what truly makes a great company. You must prepare well for next month's regional trade fair, showcase your products well, and let more people know that our region has such excellent companies and such great products!"
After seeing Director Zhang off, Lin Wanqiu returned to her office, her heart filled with excitement. Looking out the window at the busy workers and the villagers toiling in the wheat fields in the distance, she suddenly felt that all the hardship had been worthwhile. She recalled when she first transmigrated, she was with her frail daughter Nian'an, struggling to even get a decent meal, tormented by her in-laws, and schemed against by her relatives; but now, she not only had a happy family, but also founded a company that created jobs for so many people, becoming known as "Factory Director Lin" among the villagers. The journey, though filled with hardship, had also yielded immense happiness and a profound sense of accomplishment.
When Shen Tingzhou entered the office, he saw Lin Wanqiu standing by the window, lost in thought, a smile on her face. He walked over, gently hugged her from behind, and rested his chin on her shoulder: "What are you thinking about? You seem so happy."
Lin Wanqiu turned around, leaned against him, and said with a smile, "Director Zhang just came by. He said the region recommended our food workshop to participate in the 'Regional Outstanding Enterprise' selection, and also said that we should prepare well for next month's trade fair and promote our products to more places. Tingzhou, do you think we really did it? We not only made our own family live a good life, but also helped so many villagers and created jobs for so many people."
Shen Tingzhou hugged her tightly, his voice gentle: "Yes, we did it. It's all thanks to you. You used your wisdom and hard work to turn a small workshop into a big enterprise. You used your kindness and tolerance to help so many people in need. Wanqiu, you are the greatest pride of my life."
Lin Wanqiu leaned against Shen Tingzhou's chest, listening to his strong heartbeat, her heart filled with peace and happiness. She knew this was just the beginning; there was a long road ahead and much more to do. She wanted to make "Wanqiu Food Workshop" bigger and stronger, creating more jobs and helping more impoverished people escape poverty; she wanted her children to study hard and become useful members of society; she wanted to work with Shen Tingzhou to protect their home and their fellow villagers, living a wonderful life together in this hopeful era.
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