After the visit, Director Zhang and his entourage left the food workshop. Lin Wanqiu and Shen Tingzhou stood in the courtyard, watching their departing figures, their hearts filled with anticipation for the future. Shen Tingzhou grasped Lin Wanqiu's hand and said with a smile, "Wanqiu, our food workshop is developing better and better. With the government's strong support, our plans to open branches in the city and expand production will be realized even faster."
Lin Wanqiu nodded, her eyes filled with determination. "Yes, with so many orders now, we really need to expand our factory and add equipment as soon as possible, otherwise we simply can't meet market demand. In addition, we also need to speed up the research and development of new products, and launch more flavors of pastries according to different seasons and customer needs. For example, we can launch mung bean cake and mint cake in the summer, and peanut cake and almond cake in the winter. This way we can attract more customers and ensure the food shop's business thrives in the long run."
Shen Tingzhou smiled and said, "You're right. I'll contact the renovation team and equipment manufacturers right away and formulate a plan for factory expansion and equipment purchase as soon as possible. In addition, we've also found a good location for the city branch. Last time I went to the city to investigate, I saw a shop for rent in a busy area of the city center. It's in a good location with a lot of foot traffic, which is perfect for opening a branch. Let's take a look when we have time. If it's suitable, we'll sign the contract as soon as possible."
Lin Wanqiu was filled with anticipation. She knew that as the food workshop continued to develop, her dream was gradually coming true—not only to make her own family live a happy and fulfilling life, but also to help more villagers find employment and become wealthy, and to make the "Wanqiu" brand a brand full of love and responsibility.
That evening, Lin Wanqiu's family sat in the courtyard for dinner. Shen Nian'an excitedly said, "Mom, our teacher praised you in class today, saying you're a 'leader in getting rich' in our commune. She also told us to take you as our role model, study hard, and contribute to society in the future!"
Chen Nianxi said in her childish voice, "Mommy, today all the other kids at kindergarten asked me if you were the auntie on TV who makes lots of delicious food. I said, 'Yes, my mommy makes the best pastries!'"
Lin Wanqiu smiled and patted her two children's heads, her heart filled with warmth. Looking at her husband and children, and then at the busy workers in the food workshop, and the villagers whose lives had improved because of it, she felt a deep sense of accomplishment. She knew that everything she had done was worthwhile.
Shen Tingzhou placed a piece of braised pork, Lin Wanqiu’s favorite dish, on his plate and said with a smile, “Wanqiu, you’ve worked hard these past few days. Once we’re done with the factory expansion and the opening of the branch, let’s take a few days off and take Nian’an and Nianxi to Beijing for a trip so the children can broaden their horizons.”
Lin Wanqiu's heart stirred. Beijing was a place she had always wanted to visit in her previous life but never had the chance. Now that she had the opportunity to take her family there, she was naturally very excited. She smiled and said, "Okay, after we're done with this busy period, let's go to Beijing, see Tiananmen Square, visit the Forbidden City, and let the children experience the charm of the capital." As night deepened, the soft lights in the courtyard shone on everyone's faces, reflecting happy smiles.
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