"Of course I believe you."
Watching his wife and younger siblings burying themselves in their studies during this time, Gu Changfeng had some guesses, but he didn't say anything.
…
A month later, the Hongqi Brigade Food Factory was completed and officially put into use.
"Hello, Director Ruan."
Wu Ergou, the gatekeeper, gave Ruan Qiushui a perfunctory salute and quickly opened the door to let her in.
"Hello."
Ruan Qiushui nodded and walked into the factory.
Today is the first day of work, and Ruan Qiushui came early in the morning to see how everyone was adapting.
"Hello, Director Ruan."
Three sales staff members came out of the factory one after another and greeted Ruan Qiushui warmly.
Three men, carrying backpacks, documents, and samples, went out to discuss business with great enthusiasm.
Hello.
Ruan Qiushui said a few words of encouragement, then turned and went to the production workshop.
Xie Xiuying, who has been promoted to workshop director, is currently leading group leader Zhou Lan, group leader He Chunhua, and group leader Liu Pandi to help the workers with production.
Not far away, Wang Jun was holding a small notebook, checking whether the first batch of snacks produced met safety and hygiene standards.
Ruan Qiushui observed everyone's work attitude from the side, and only returned to the factory director's office after things were on track.
"Director Ruan, may I come in?"
Ren Quan knocked on the office door.
"Please come in."
"Deputy Factory Director Ren, is there anything I can help you with?"
Ruan Qiushui was thinking about new product development, and she was quite satisfied with the deputy factory director she had selected.
Ren Quan, male, 30 years old, high school graduate. He previously served as the deputy factory director of the largest food factory in W city and has extensive work experience.
Due to family circumstances, he resigned and settled in City C with his wife, and came to Hongqi Brigade to apply for the position of deputy factory director.
Such a talented person is definitely a worthy successor to the factory director.
"I've come to see Director Ruan to discuss the development of new products."
Ren Quan's face still held a hint of disdain.
It's rather laughable that a food factory only has two products to offer.
"It turns out that Director Ruan had already thought this through."
Ren Quan took two steps forward and saw the new product development plan on Ruan Qiushui's table. He felt more respect for this factory manager.
Ren Quan did not know Ruan Qiushui before. Although he knew that the food factory's predecessor, a small workshop, was established by Ruan Qiushui, he still had some prejudice after learning Ruan Qiushui's age.
For example, whether it's due to personal connections or good luck.
He originally came here aiming for the factory director position. As a former deputy factory director who once managed a thousand people, it would be easy for him to apply for a job in a factory with less than a hundred people.
However, the factory manager had already been chosen.
Ren Quan was extremely dissatisfied with Ruan Qiushui. At the very least, he felt that he was more suitable for the position of factory director than Ruan Qiushui.
"Since Deputy Factory Director Ren is here too, let's take a look together."
Ruan Qiushui pushed the proposal in front of Ren Quan and tapped the table.
Ren Quan glanced at Ruan Qiushui, turned to the first page of the proposal, and raised an eyebrow.
After quickly reading through it, I turned to the second page and continued reading until I had finished the whole thing.
"This proposal is so well written, I am now completely convinced by Director Ruan."
As expected, appearances can be deceiving. Ruan Qiushui is indeed a more suitable candidate for factory manager than him.
Ruan Qiushui successfully earned Ren Quan's respect.
"Since you're satisfied, then go ahead and set up a food research and development department. Go ahead and do it with confidence."
Ruan Qiushui delegated authority directly.
This can be seen as giving Ren Quan an opportunity to showcase his abilities.
If she is capable enough, she won't need to consider other candidates to succeed her as factory director.
"You mean you want me to go?"
Ren Quan pointed to himself.
To be honest, Ren Quan was quite surprised.
This is a business plan written by Ruan Qiushui.
Shouldn't the factory manager take the lead in developing new products, especially at this crucial time when the factory has just been established?
This is a great opportunity to establish authority and gain the recognition of the factory employees.
If we let him do it, aren't we afraid he'll steal the credit?
"Of course you should go."
Ruan Qiushui nodded; she didn't want to make herself so tired.
If you can't lead a team, you'll just have to work yourself to death.
Let her subordinates handle it; if they really can't make anything of it, then she can clean up the mess.
"Thank you for your trust, Director Ruan. Please rest assured that I will not let you down."
It felt wonderful to be entrusted with such an important task. He had immense respect for Ruan Qiushui at that moment.
Ren Quan picked up the proposal, full of fighting spirit, and after thanking Ruan Qiushui sincerely, he left the office with great enthusiasm.
Two weeks later, following the success of its two blockbuster snacks, potato chips and popcorn, the Hongqi Brigade Food Factory launched a variety of spicy strips, which instantly became a sensation throughout City C.
The factory's phone lines were ringing off the hook with orders. The workers were busy in the workshop, tired but happy.
As Ruan Qiushui watched the factory thrive, she gradually relinquished power and stepped back from the forefront.
That afternoon, Ruan Qiushui was inspecting the workshop.
Walking into the workshop where spicy snacks are made, I smelled the oil and suddenly felt nauseous.
"Ugh, ugh."
Ruan Qiushui gagged twice in a row, almost vomiting up bile.
"Third brother's wife, are you alright?"
Xie Xiuying was working nearby when she heard the commotion and quickly ran over.
Seeing that Ruan Qiushui was pale from vomiting, he quickly helped her back to the office.
"Mother, I'm fine."
Ruan Qiushui sat on the stool, wiped her mouth, and drank some warm water to calm herself down.
"Third brother's wife, are you sick? Why don't we go to the hospital to get it checked out?"
Xie Xiuying was very worried, fearing that something might happen to her third daughter-in-law.
It is said that a doctor cannot heal himself. Perhaps the third son's wife has been sick for a long time, but he just didn't realize it.
It would be more reassuring to go to the hospital for a check-up.
"Mother, don't worry, let me take your pulse first."
Ruan Qiushui took a breath and focused on taking the pulse.
Xie Xiuying sat to the side, watching nervously.
Seeing the third daughter-in-law's expression change from surprise and astonishment to disbelief, and finally to a calm with a hint of joy, I wondered what illness she had.
"Mother, I'm pregnant."
Ruan Qiushui is still somewhat unsettled.
To be honest, she and Gu Changfeng had been deliberately using acupressure to prevent pregnancy since they got married.
First, I wasn't ready to be a mother, and second, the timing wasn't right.
She hopes to graduate from university and then naturally get pregnant and have children.
Only one night a little over a month ago, when she was drunk, she was too tired and forgot to massage the acupoints in time.
Could it be such a coincidence that I won?
Gu Changfeng is a sharpshooter!
"Huh? Ah!"
"real?!"
Xie Xiuying was startled at first and almost jumped off the stool. Then, afraid of frightening Ruan Qiushui, she quickly sat down and held her third daughter-in-law's hand tightly.
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