Chapter 121 Prose "It's okay, I'm not too sleepy, I can sleep a little later. ...
Several stops along the way took a while, and the train arrived in Beichong after 9 PM. At 9 PM in Beichong, while other areas were already quiet, the train station was bustling. Once outside the station, rickshaws would be available to transport people and goods.
Director Xiang and Zhou Qianjin left on a tricycle, while Wang Ying and Feng Yun were picked up by their respective husbands.
Zhao Yunsheng had a lot to say to Wang Ying, but when they met, he just looked at her deeply and said, "You're back. I'll pick you up."
Wang Ying smiled at Zhao Yunsheng, who took the gift bag from her and tied it to the front handlebars of his bicycle. Wang Ying even carried the fragile snacks herself.
There was no one around at night. Wang Ying held some snacks in one hand and put his other hand around Zhao Yunsheng's waist, leaning on his back.
"Is the Shanghai Stock Exchange good? Is it beautiful?" Zhao Yunsheng asked.
"Of course it's good, but unfortunately we were there for work and didn't have time to visit any beautiful places," said Wang Ying.
"Then let's go together later, not for work, but for sightseeing," said Zhao Yunsheng.
"Okay, let's go together later."
"Is the work going well?" Zhao Yunsheng asked again.
Wang Ying smiled and said, "It went much more smoothly than expected. If nothing unexpected happens, we should be able to get some machines for free."
"So awesome? Why is it free?"
Wang Ying told Zhao Yunsheng about the negotiations with Shengli Machinery Factory.
"Yingzi is so amazing!" Zhao Yunsheng praised.
"It's not that I'm good, it's that people are counting on Director Xiang," said Wang Ying.
"You're all amazing! You've done a great job for the factory. Director Zhao must be awake and waiting for us at home. If he finds out, he'll be so happy he won't be able to sleep!"
The two chatted and laughed all the way home. Director Zhao and Chen Xiuqin hadn't slept yet. When they saw Wang Ying and the others return, they immediately came out to greet them.
"The train is late, isn't it?" Chen Xiuqin asked. "Are you hungry? Mom will make you some noodles!"
When Wang Ying was away from home, she was always thinking about work. But now that she saw her family and felt her mother-in-law's care, her nose suddenly felt sore and she said, "I'm a little hungry."
"Then I'll go cook noodles." Chen Xiuqin said as she trotted to the kitchen.
Wang Ying and Zhao Yunsheng returned to the main hall with their luggage. Zhao Yunsheng put down the luggage and went to get a basin of water for Wang Ying to wash his hands and face.
Director Zhao looked at the cloth bag that Wang Ying placed on the table, and he seemed to smell the fragrance of snacks.
Wang Ying washed her face and sat at the table. Zhao Yunsheng had already poured her some warm water. Wang Ying took a sip of the water from her hometown and breathed a sigh of relief: "Home is still the best!"
"Is everything going well?" Director Zhao asked in a deep voice.
"It went very smoothly!" Wang Ying said with a smile. "I gained a lot!"
The contract signed with Shengli Machinery Factory was with Wang Ying. She took the contract out of her bag and handed it to Director Zhao.
As soon as Director Zhao saw the contract, his hands began to tremble with excitement before he even read the contents. He flipped open the contract, saw the contents, and slapped the table in surprise, saying loudly, "Great!"
Wang Ying smiled and said, "The machine will arrive a few days later. They will send someone to deliver it."
"Great! Oh my! That's great! Now even Old Qian can't say anything!" Director Zhao shook the contract in his hand and said cheerfully, "Yingzi is really capable!"
"It's all thanks to Director Xiang. Without Director Xiang, we definitely wouldn't have been able to come to an agreement," said Wang Ying.
"Without you, it won't work even with him. If you ask him to talk, he won't open his mouth at all," said Director Zhao.
Wang Ying thought about Director Xiang's expression every time he was forced to do something, and said with a smile, "That's true. We divide the work and cooperate, and each of us plays to our strengths."
Director Zhao read the contract again and couldn't suppress a smile on his face.
"We also bought a lot of samples and will bring them to the factory tomorrow. We will take a look at them and taste them," said Wang Ying.
"Is that all?" Director Zhao said, pointing to the cloth bag on the table.
"This is only a quarter of it. I've used up all the tickets I brought with me," Wang Ying said. "In order to visit more places and shops, I didn't bring any gifts for my parents and Dongbao."
Director Zhao waved his hand and said, "What's the big deal about the gift? I'm on a business trip anyway. It's fine if I have some free time to take care of some personal matters, but work comes first."
"By the way, I also took some photos. Yunsheng, please ask someone to develop them quickly tomorrow," said Wang Ying.
"Okay, I'll go tomorrow." Zhao Yunsheng replied.
Chen Xiuqin brought over some noodles, vegetable and egg noodles, with green vegetables and two greasy fried eggs lying on the noodles.
"Eat quickly, you must be starving." Chen Xiuqin said as she handed the chopsticks and spoon to Wang Ying.
Wang Ying took it and drank a mouthful of the noodle soup first: "Thank you, Mom. Your noodles are the best."
"Haha, eat quickly, eat quickly. It's getting late. Eat early and then go to bed." Chen Xiuqin said.
Wang Ying slurped her noodles while Zhao Yunsheng sat beside her, watching her. Director Zhao read the contract several times, and finally, at Chen Xiuqin's urging, he took it and went back to his room.
"You want to take a shower?" Zhao Yunsheng asked.
"Well, take a bath."
"Then I'll get you some water."
As soon as Wang Ying returned, she felt the family's meticulous care, and her heart was filled with warmth. This is home...
After eating noodles and taking a shower, Wang Ying and Zhao Yunsheng went upstairs together.
As soon as he got upstairs, Wang Ying lay down on the bed and said with emotion: "It's still more comfortable to sleep in my own bed!"
Zhao Yunsheng lay on his side beside Wang Ying, supporting his head with his elbow and looking at Wang Ying.
"Yingzi, are you sleepy? Do you want to go to bed now?" Zhao Yunsheng's voice was low and his tone was gentle.
Wang Ying looked at Zhao Yunsheng, only to see him looking at her with loving eyes... She hadn't seen him for a few days and she missed him a lot. Even though she was very tired now, she still wanted to cooperate with him.
"It's okay. I'm not too sleepy. I can sleep a little later." Wang Ying said, and was about to take the initiative to hug Zhao Yunsheng...
"Okay! Wait a minute!" Zhao Yunsheng turned over and got out of bed, but he didn't go to get the family planning supplies. Instead, he went to the desk drawer and got some manuscript paper.
Wang Ying blinked. It turned out she was overthinking it. Zhao Yunsheng just wanted to show her his work, not to do anything with her...
Zhao Yunsheng said, "I wrote this on the day you left, and this a few days ago. Take a look, they're all for you."
"Let me take a look." Wang Ying sat up, and Zhao Yunsheng turned over to the inside of the bed to avoid blocking the light.
Wang Ying first read the farewell essay Zhao Yunsheng had written on the day she left. Before this, Wang Ying certainly couldn't have imagined that simply seeing someone off at the train station could yield so much to write about, so rich and nuanced. In the eyes of lyrical prose writers, even the wind, frost, rain, dew, sun, moon, and stars can stir their emotions.
After reading a farewell essay, Wang Ying thought it was good, but he didn't know how to praise it. He could only say, "It's very well written! I can feel the affection in it." The affection was so strong that it made people feel as if he was sending his wife abroad and not coming back for three to five years.
Zhao Yunsheng received Wang Ying's compliment and smiled: "As long as Yingzi thinks it's good, I'll read the next one."
Wang Ying read another article and she couldn't help but admire Zhao Yunsheng. In just these few days, his mind was so full of thoughts that he could write two such beautiful essays.
"This one's good too," Wang Ying said. "I'm sure I can publish it later."
"I'm very satisfied as long as you like it," said Zhao Yunsheng.
"I like it, I like it very much." Wang Ying turned her head to look at Zhao Yunsheng, "How come my wife is so talented? I really found a treasure."
Zhao Yunsheng liked this even more. He hugged Wang Ying in his arms and asked softly, "Are you tired? Can you sleep a little later?"
Wang Ying threw the manuscript aside, smiled, and put her arms around Zhao Yunsheng's waist. So he still wanted it...
The next day, Zhao Yunsheng took Wang Ying to work. She had just gotten off the back of the bicycle when she met Xu Lili.
Xu Lili ran towards Wang Ying while waving.
"Director! You're back!" Xu Lili ran to Wang Ying with an excited look on her face.
"Well, I got home last night. Is everything going on at the factory these days?" Wang Ying asked.
"It's okay, it's okay, everything is normal, we just miss you!" said Xu Lili.
"Unfortunately, we have been busy and have no time to go shopping or buy gifts. I will save some of the samples I bought for you later," said Wang Ying.
"Thank you, Director! Did your business trip go well?"
"smoothly."
The two talked as they walked, and after changing clothes in the locker room, they returned to their posts.
After Wang Ying arrived at the office, he saw the production reports of the past few days on the table. Everything else was normal, but Director Xiang had not arrived yet.
After Wang Ying cleaned the office briefly, he washed his own and Director Xiang's teacups and filled them with hot water.
After all this was done, Director Xiang arrived, holding the products bought from Shanghai.
"Director Xiang, good morning." Wang Ying greeted Director Xiang with a smile. Director Xiang was now a gold mine and a treasure to her, and she had to grasp it well!
"Not good." Director Xiang said.
"Hehe, what's wrong with it?" Wang Ying knew what Director Xiang meant, but still said it with a grin.
"Just sell it to me!" Director Xiang slumped down in his office chair and set the bag aside. He noticed the water stains on the table and the clean teacup, knowing it was Wang Ying's doing, and snorted again.
Wang Ying knew Director Xiang's temper and was not angry at all. She spread out the paper and began to write a work summary of this business trip.
As soon as the working hours arrived, Director Zhao went to the factory director's office with his hands behind his back and a brown paper file bag in his hands.
Qian Tongsheng looked up at Director Zhao and said, "The meeting hasn't started yet. Why are you here so early?"
Director Zhao said nothing, but just placed the brown paper file bag in front of Qian Tongsheng.
"What is this?" Qian Tongsheng looked up at Director Zhao.
"Just open it and you'll know." Director Zhao said.
Qian Tongsheng thought that Lao Zhao was becoming more and more cunning now. He felt that he had lost his integrity in his later years and was becoming slick!
Director Qian thought so in his mind and opened the file bag. He took out the document and saw that the cover read "Victory Equipment Factory Equipment Purchase Contract".
Old Qian frowned and said, "Why did they sign the contract? Didn't they say we should inspect the site first and then wait for the leader to sign the contract?"
"You look first!" Director Zhao said unhappily.
Qian Tongsheng looked at Director Zhao for two seconds before turning the page. As he read, he couldn't hide the smile on his face.
"Oh...tsk tsk...haha, there's such a good thing!" Qian Tongsheng said with a smile, "No wonder you, Old Zhao, are pretending to be so serious with me so early in the morning!"
Director Zhao then sat down and said with a smile, "With Director Xiang's ability, our factory will probably get this machine for free."
"Incredible!" Qian Tongsheng said, "I never thought Xiang Huaimin would come to our factory not to retire, but to shine and contribute!"
"That depends on who you work with," Director Zhao reminded.
"Hahaha, that's right, our Comrade Wang Ying is the best!" Qian Tongsheng sighed, "Your ancestors of the Zhao family are so proud to have such a capable daughter-in-law. You've always said Yunsheng wasn't ambitious, but now his wife has doubled the achievement!"
"The factory has done a good job of cultivating them." Director Zhao said happily and hypocritically.
"Okay, don't be so polite to me. Everything will be fine if she doesn't blame me for always suppressing her. She is too young and has only been working for a short time. If I don't suppress her, she will rise too high and fall hard." Qian Tongsheng said.
"Don't worry, she's not ungrateful," Director Zhao said. "She even took some photos, and Yunsheng had them developed today. The factory will have to reimburse her for the film and the development."
"It goes without saying that it must be reported. We have other things to do in the morning, so let's call the people on business trips to come together for a meeting in the afternoon or tomorrow," said Qian Tongsheng.
"It's better to start the meeting early anyway. They brought back a lot of food, and it will get less fresh the later we get." Director Zhao said.
"Yes, there's also this." Qian Tongsheng nodded. "Then let's do it this afternoon. I'll send someone to notify them and ask them to prepare."
The people on business trips were quickly informed about the meeting.
Around ten o'clock, Zhou Qian came into Wang Ying's office, carrying something he had bought from Shanghai in one hand and a few sheets of paper in the other.
Wang Ying's eyes fell on the paper Zhou Qianjin had put away, and he asked with a smile, "What can I do for you?"
Zhou Qianjin was still a little embarrassed, but he mustered up the courage to take two steps forward, handed the paper to Wang Ying with both hands, and said, "Director, this is my plan for developing new biscuits for our factory. Please take a look at it for me first!"
"You finished it so quickly!" Wang Ying was very happy and took it with a smile.
"I started writing it in the Shanghai Stock Exchange." Zhou Qianjin had always been a very confident person, but for some reason, he felt particularly shy at this moment, worried that Wang Ying would dislike his plan. He scratched his head and said, "I learned all of this from the director..."
Wang Ying quickly glanced through the plan and found that it was indeed the same framework as before. Zhou Qianjin had been with her for a long time and had learned a lot.
"You've learned a lot," Wang Ying said. "It's very well written. You can give it directly to your boss during the meeting this afternoon."
"Really?" Zhou Qianjin's eyes lit up.
"Of course, aren't you confident?" Wang Ying said with a smile, "Why not show it to Director Xiang first?"
Director Xiang didn't even raise his head: "I won't look."
Wang Ying and Zhou Qianjin smiled at each other. Wang Ying said, "It's very well written. If the leaders approve it, you will be responsible for it."
"Okay!" Zhou Qianjin was very excited. "Thank you, Director!" He said and bowed to Wang Ying.
Wang Ying said with a smile, "You're welcome, you're welcome. Stand up straight, or sit down. I have something to ask you."
Zhou Qianjin stood up and said, "Go ahead, Director, please ask."
"Just having a plan is not enough. If your leader asks you to explain it in detail, can you tell him?" Wang Ying said.
"It should... it should be possible." Zhou Qianjin said.
"You can imagine what your leader might ask you. When answering, you must speak clearly and fluently, with coherent logic, and not stumble or hesitate. You should be able to answer whatever your leader asks, which requires you to be familiar with every aspect of the entire plan," said Wang Ying.
"I might be a little nervous." Zhou Qianjin said truthfully.
"Being nervous means you're not fully prepared," Wang Ying said. "You can take some time to talk about the plan without a script. It will be much better. You can also share it with your colleagues."
"Okay!" Zhou Qianjin admired Wang Ying even more and nodded seriously.
Zhou Qian arrived feeling apprehensive, but left feeling elated. He knew the director wouldn't stand in his way; she could easily draft a plan like this herself. But she still gave him a chance, letting him submit it to the leadership himself and even coaching him on how to respond. This was the director's support for him!
Zhou Qianjin felt that he was very lucky to have met Wang Ying, a leader who had real abilities, was willing to pass on his abilities to his subordinates, and was also willing to support his subordinates!
At ten o'clock in the afternoon, Wang Ying and Zhou Qianjin told the team members about their experiences in the Shanghai market.
Xu Lili said sourly: "Director, you must take me with you on your business trip next time!"
"I'll take you if there's a job that suits you." Wang Ying doesn't just make empty promises.
"I will work hard from today on! There will be no job that is not suitable for me in the future!" Xu Lili said with her head held high.
"Well, it's good to have this determination." Wang Ying said with a smile.
Although the others didn't say anything, they were secretly encouraging each other. They all worked together, and Zhou Qianjin hadn't hidden the fact that he was going to submit his proposal today. Everyone knew he was going to submit it to the boss himself! If it passed, he would definitely be one of the outstanding employees in the factory selection, and he might even get a promotion. Who wouldn't be envious?
At 3 p.m., Wang Ying and his team arrived at the conference room promptly for their meeting. The long table was filled with snacks and pastries Wang Ying and his team had purchased from Shanghai. In addition to the director, deputy director, and Director Zhao, Director Guo, Director Xiao, and other leaders were also present, filling the entire conference room.
At the beginning of the meeting, Director Qian praised the four people who were on the business trip. Director Xiang was not used to this part and kept frowning, looking like he was listening to criticism rather than praise.
Then Director Qian recounted the story of the Shengli Machinery Factory, and Director Xiang's expression grew increasingly grim. Fearing that Director Xiang might get angry, Wang Ying signaled to Director Zhao.
Director Zhao understood and took over Director Qian's words, starting the formal content of today's meeting. This meeting was mainly to summarize the work of several comrades on business trips, as well as the subsequent work arrangements and plans after the packaging machine was introduced.
Wang Ying, as a representative, was the first to speak. She began by outlining the main points of her speech, dividing them into sections. She then elaborated on each point, answering several questions from the leadership. Wang Ying spoke completely off the cuff, her logic clear and her emotions quite passionate. When she talked about Beichong emulating the Shanghai Stock Exchange, all the leaders were moved by her, their faces fascinated. Only Director Xiang gave Wang Ying a complicated look...
Wang Ying's speech alone took up an hour. When she finished, the leaders of the factory were eager to go to Shanghai immediately and to produce all the products that the factory could produce right away!
Then came the speech by Feng Yun, who was from the soy products side. Her speech mainly revolved around soy products, and she spoke very well.
Finally, it was Zhou Qianjin's turn. Zhou Qianjin was very smart. He continued Wang Ying's previous speech, picked out the part about cookies, and then directly took out his own plan.
The leaders briefly scanned the plan and circulated it around. They could all tell that this was Wang Ying's work. They didn't ask Zhou Qianjin for specific details; they felt reassured that Wang Ying was in control.
The meeting started at three o'clock and lasted until six-thirty. There were so many things to decide that nothing was finalized at once. Finally, Director Qian asked Wang Ying to summarize the meeting and then continue the discussion in separate sessions.
For the next few days, Wang Ying was either in meetings or on the way to meetings. The factory finally decided on the next few new projects. Workshop 4 would produce new seasonal Chinese pastries: osmanthus cake and red date cake; two new biscuit flavors: scallion biscuits and milk biscuits; and new flavors of cloud cake and shaqi ma. The soy products workshop would produce five-spice dried tofu and spicy dried tofu...
After the new project was finalized at the factory, Wang Ying was so busy every day that she almost wished she could be split in half. Fortunately, since returning from Shanghai, Director Qian has been extremely supportive of all her work, and her colleagues at the factory have made great progress, so the work is progressing very smoothly.
In late October, the machinery from Shanghai arrived at Beichong. Director Qian personally took Wang Ying to the train station to welcome the machinery and the technicians who had come from the original route.
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