Chapter 101 Zhou Weiguo is Here
"...The target has contacted the Zhao family... and has close ties to Zhao Changhe... It's suspected that a new type of sample has been brought in... Requesting further instructions..."
The radio waves he sent out crossed the night sky and flew to the unknown distance.
What Chen Guodong didn't know was that this "rat" who thought he was hiding well had already entered the monitoring network of the military's special department.
Because his contact was accidentally discovered while tracking Shen Lingning and Shen Yuchuan, he officially came into the sight of relevant departments.
Every abnormal radio wave signal of his was accurately captured and recorded.
A net is quietly tightening against him and the organization behind him.
The news that Shen Lingning had obtained the order and deposit from the China World Mall spread throughout the family compound like wings.
Some expressed envy and congratulations, but those who had been making sarcastic remarks behind his back now found "evidence".
"Look! What did I say? It's only been a few days, and she's already using her connections with the Zhao family to bring her business to the International Trade Center! Without some benefits, would the International Trade Center want her crappy soap?"
"That's right! Wang Xiulan is getting old and confused. She's been fooled around by a country girl and is trying her best to get benefits for her family!"
"I heard that girl's background is questionable. She's the daughter of a Shanghai capitalist... Aren't you afraid of repercussions for the Zhao family if they get involved with her?"
The rumors grew more and more intense, and finally reached the ears of the Zhao family.
Zhao Xiangdong was so angry that his face turned blue. He was about to go find someone to argue with him, but was stopped by Wang Xiulan.
"Can you stop someone from talking? We have nothing to fear from our own shadows! Lingning's products are just great. The International Trade Manager ordered them because they were great. What does that have to do with me?"
Having said that, Wang Xiulan was also holding her breath.
She first gave it to her older sisters to try out.
The elegant fragrance, delicate foam and smooth experience after washing immediately won unanimous praise from these knowledgeable women!
"Oh my! This soap is great! It's even more moisturizing than Shanghai brand soap!"
"It doesn't feel tight at all! My hair feels smooth and shiny after washing!"
"This smell is also high-end, not the kind that overpowers the nose!"
"Look, I've washed my hair for three days, and it's not greasy at all. It still smells good."
Fubao also held up a piece of soap to promote it: "Baby will smell good after washing it." This made the grandmothers and aunties present at the scene say that this child is sympathetic and smart, and they all wanted to hug him and share his blessings.
The power of word of mouth is enormous.
Soon, other family members in the compound and the wives of Zhao Changhe's old comrades-in-arms all came to inquire about him.
The fifty bars of soap that Shen Lingning left for Guomao Mall were sold out within a small range without much promotion.
Wang Xiulan went straight to the famous "loud speaker" in the compound, who was also a family member who had said sour words before, and said loudly in front of many people:
"Liu family, I heard that you have a problem with my Ling Ning's tea seed soap? Do you think he used my connections?
It just so happens that everyone's here today, and I still have a few pieces. Take them and use them! Use them well! If you can still say "no" after you're done, I'll cover all your soy sauce and vinegar from now on!
If you can't say it, then keep your mouth shut! I, the Zhao family's goddaughter, earn my living by my own ability. I don't steal or rob. It's not up to others to say anything about me!
Her words, both offensive and defensive, made the Liu family blush and felt that it was not right to take the soap, nor was it right to refuse it.
The people around also echoed: "Sister-in-law Xiulan is right, other people's children's things are good!"
"That's right, red eye disease is not good!"
Wang Xiulan used the most direct way to express the Zhao family's support for Shen Lingning.
In the evening, Shen Lingning also heard about the turmoil. He felt a little uneasy and guilty, thinking that he had caused trouble for his godmother's family.
She found Wang Xiulan and said, "Godmother, how about...I should just turn down the order. Don't let my affairs affect Uncle Zhao and your reputation..."
Wang Xiulan grabbed her hand and said firmly, "Silly child! What nonsense are you talking about! You have earned a future with your own ability, so why are you going to throw it away? What's this little trouble?
I've seen everything, your godmother. Just go for it!
Even if the sky falls, your godmother and godfather will hold it up for you! We are upright and fear no shadow. The more people are jealous, the better you are doing!
Not only should we continue to do it, but we should also do it on a larger scale and make those pink-eye sufferers mad!"
Zhao Changhe also expressed his opinion, which was rare: "Lingning, just focus on your work. Don't worry about anything else."
Although the words are short, they carry unquestionable power and strong confidence.
After Shen Yuchuan learned about it, he said nothing, but secretly sent more people to more closely monitor the movements of Chen Guodong and several people who might have conflicts with the Zhao family.
He wanted to make sure that any evil hand that wanted to reach out to Shen Lingning and the Zhao family would be chopped off at the first opportunity!
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Tea seed soap is like a quietly glowing pearl in the counter of Chang'an No. 1 Department Store, gradually attracting more and more discerning eyes.
Although the sales volume of several hundred yuan per month is not earth-shattering, the stable orders and continuous return of funds are like a trickle of water, nourishing the tea mountain project far away in Songtaogou, and also giving Shen Lingning great confidence.
She took time out to go to the department store and watched from afar the customers who kept paying for things at the counter and the salespersons who handed out soaps wrapped in oil paper.
The corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise, revealing a smile as pure and happy as a little girl getting her favorite candy.
It feels great to create value with your own hands and be recognized by the market.
The days in Chang'an were fulfilling and warm.
But after a week, Shen Lingning began to miss the mountains and fields of Songtaogou, the tea seedlings, the sisters like Aunt Sun and Liu Jinfeng who worked side by side with her, and even more, she missed that silent but solid embrace.
After worrying about the tea mountains and tea seed soap, it's time to go back.
In the evening, she began to pack her luggage.
Wang Xiulan sat by the bed, watching her fold clothes, her eyes full of reluctance. She pulled her hand and said, "Lingning, please stay a few more days! Look, Fubao has just become close to grandma. If you leave now, we don't know when we'll see him again..."
There was a choking sound in her words. She had no daughter, but after spending a few days with Shen Lingning and Fubao, she had already regarded them as her own family.
Although Zhao Changhe didn't say anything, his eyes were full of kindness and reluctance when he looked at the mother and daughter.
Zhao Xiangdong chimed in, "That's right, Lingning, there's no need to rush for just one or two days."
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
The aunt at home went to open the door and asked in confusion, "Who are you looking for?"
Standing at the door was a dusty young soldier, wearing a half-worn uniform covered in dust, his face showing fatigue from the long journey, but his posture was still as straight as a pine tree, and his eyes were sharp with a hint of eagerness that was hard to conceal.
It’s Zhou Weiguo!
"Hello, I'm looking for Shen Lingning. I'm her lover, Zhou Weiguo."
His voice was a little hoarse, but steady and powerful.
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