Chapter 46: Gathering capable partners
When Su Hexi said this, Zhou Lin and Zhou Zhisheng were stunned.
Zhou Zhisheng raised his head suddenly, his face instantly filled with ecstasy and gratitude. He almost blurted out: "Thank you, sister-in-law! I will do my best!"
He subconsciously called her "sister-in-law" because in his mind, Su Hexi's willingness to agree so readily and to hand over such great power to her brother clearly meant that she still cared about him! There was definitely hope for them to remarry!
Zhou Lin's heart trembled violently, a scorching heat surging through his body. She actually... trusted him so much. She'd handed over the management of the entire construction site to him! This unconditional trust was more powerful than any words.
He clenched his fists tightly, looked at Su Hexi's profile with an extremely determined gaze, and replied in a deep voice: "Okay. Don't worry, I will take care of it."
At this moment, Zhou Lin's heart was filled with an unprecedented sense of responsibility and motivation. He must not let this trust down. Every link must be strictly checked and no mistakes can be made!
He said to Zhou Zhisheng sternly, "Then you can come to the construction site to help me, but let me be frank. For me, quality is the red line. Anyone who touches it will be fired. There is no mercy."
Zhou Zhisheng said solemnly: "I will work hard and never make mistakes again!"
Zhou Zhisheng secretly made up his mind. Since his brother and sister-in-law not only forgave him but also gave him a chance to start over, he must turn over a new leaf, do his best to help his brother, do everything in his power well, and never let them down again!
With Zhou Zhisheng's full assistance, Zhou Lin became even more powerful.
One of the brothers strictly controlled the overall situation, while the other worked hard to learn and execute, and the progress of the construction site advanced by leaps and bounds.
Seeing the Zhou brothers' united efforts, and with the shock of their previous experience, the workers no longer dared to cheat or slack off. Soon, the grand company gate and the main structure of the exquisite, dazzling, and modern T-stage inside were completed ahead of schedule, awaiting further decoration.
Meanwhile, preparations for the show at Su Hexi were proceeding intensively. After undergoing rigorous initial screening and initial training, the newly selected models were already showing the signs of becoming professional models.
With the textile factory's production director Hu Luyang taking charge of fabric supply, there have been no more problems, and high-quality fabrics have been delivered in a steady stream.
But a new problem arose. Su Hexi's design drawings were too many and too complex and exquisite. Even if she worked day and night, it would be impossible for her to complete the production of all the costumes before the show.
She immediately thought of someone, Cai Jinglin.
When Su Hexi worked at a textile factory, she admired Cai Jinglin's composure, meticulousness, and dedication. She had seen Cai Jinglin at work there, and her stitches and patience showed she was definitely a good candidate for high-end custom work.
Su Hexi approached Cai Jinglin and without much greeting, got straight to the point:
"Cai Jinglin, I need help right now. I urgently need someone like you who is skilled and trustworthy. Come help me. The 'Xi' brand needs you. The salary is one-third higher than what you're getting at the textile factory now. When the brand grows bigger, you'll be a veteran and the chief craftsman. In a textile factory, you might just be a female worker your whole life, but with me, you'll be exposed to the most cutting-edge designs, and your skills will become more valuable. How about we work together?"
Su Hexi's words were direct and tempting. They not only offered tangible high-salary benefits, but also painted a clear blueprint for future development.
Cai Jinglin looked at the sincere invitation and burning ambition in Su Hexi's eyes, and thought of her previous help and courage. Without hesitation for too long, she nodded heavily: "Okay, I'm willing to try!"
Cai Jinglin quit her job at the textile factory and officially joined the "Xi" brand, becoming Su Hexi's most capable production partner.
The two began to immerse themselves in the mountain of gorgeous design drawings, creating the battle robes for the upcoming show stitch by stitch.
Zhou Lin came to Su Hexi with a construction schedule and a materials list. The door was ajar. He knocked twice and then walked in. "Xiaoxi, what's the progress of the construction site..."
Before he could finish his words, his voice got stuck in his throat.
Su Hexi was standing by the workbench, leaning forward slightly, pointing her finger at the spread-out fabric, explaining something to Cai Jinglin beside her: "The stitches here need to be closer together, otherwise the stage lights will easily show through."
Cai Jinglin listened carefully and nodded from time to time.
This scene was like a needle that instantly pierced the most painful part of Zhou Lin's memory. In the beginning, it was because Su Hexi misunderstood his relationship with Cai Jinglin that they divorced.
His face froze, and he took a step back almost reflexively, as if there was some ferocious beast in the room. He stammered, "You...you guys are busy! I...I'll come back later!"
After saying that, he almost ran away, forgetting to even close the door.
Su Hexi was interrupted by the sudden noise and frowned. She looked at Zhou Lin's back as he hurriedly disappeared through the door, muttering in confusion, "What the hell?"
Cai Jinglin, who was standing by, put down her needlework, her face showing a calm understanding, even with a hint of joking: "Maybe she's afraid that you'll overthink it, afraid that you'll misunderstand that there's something going on between him and me, and make you unhappy."
Her tone was calm, and the subtle thoughts she had at the beginning were long gone.
Upon hearing this, Su Hexi raised an eyebrow and looked at Cai Jinglin, half-jokingly replying, "The one who is close to the water gets the moon first. You have such a good distance to get close to him now, why don't you work harder?"
Cai Jinglin shook her head, her smile showing sobriety and relief: "Forget it. You can keep hanging him, he's willing to be hung anyway. I won't get involved."
She could see clearly that Zhou Lin had only Su Hexi in his heart from the beginning. He loved her with all his heart, and there was no room for anyone else in his eyes. She wasn't someone who wanted to hang herself on a tree; she also wanted to find a man who loved her 100% and only her. If his love was incomplete, mixed with others, then she would rather not have it.
Su Hexi felt a subtle sense of smugness and pride in her heart because of Cai Jinglin's words, but she snorted softly and argued cunningly, "I didn't keep him hanging. He was the one who didn't want to leave. He insisted on staying with me to help me."
After saying that, she put down the cloth, stood up and walked out.
She found Zhou Lin and asked, "Why are you so flustered? What do you want from me?"
When Zhou Lin saw her coming, he reported in detail the progress of the construction site, the use of materials, and the next plan.
After finishing the report, he hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help asking cautiously, "Why...why did you call Cai Jinglin here?"
Su Hexi glanced at him and found his nervous look a little funny, but she remained indifferent: "I asked her to help me make the clothes for the show. I can't do it alone. Why are you so nervous?"
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