Chapter 104 Chapter 104 You are really charming
"Go and make a toast."
Liang Xin pushed him inside.
Xiao Wei suddenly came over and said, "Liang Xin, the bakery has sent the cake."
Liang Xin turned around and saw Wang Daya riding towards her on a tricycle.
After sponsoring the snack table at the graduation dance, we often received orders for dances and important conference activities from other units, so we purchased a three-wheeled bicycle.
As the cargo box engraved with "Conscientious Bakery" was carried through the gate into the wedding venue, it attracted most people's attention. When boxes of bright rose-pink small cake boxes were placed out, the children at each table stopped eating and stared at the cakes on the long table.
A familiar family member asked, "Liang Xin, what are these cakes for?"
Before Liang Xin could speak, Hu Fenglian responded with a smile on her face, "This is a cake that our Liang Xin specially developed for Heping and Yueji's wedding banquet to entertain you! You all know the taste of Liangxin Bakery. The taste of Liangxin Bakery ranks second, and no other bread can rank first!"
When the guests heard that the food was really distributed to everyone, they couldn't hide their joy.
"The cream cakes in the bakery are not cheap! So many are given away for free. Yueji, your second brother really found you a good second sister-in-law!"
"What's this new trend? It's fresh. I go to the conscientious bakery every now and then to buy cakes. I've never seen cakes in this packaging before. I want to eat it just by looking at it."
"Specially prepared for the wedding banquet."
Hu Fenglian carried small cakes and distributed them to the guests. "Whenever you have a wedding in the future, you can go to the conscientious bakery to order them for your wedding month. Look how happy the children are when you hold them in your hands! If the guests are satisfied, you will also have face!"
"Not only are the children happy, I am happy too!"
The family members looked at the cake from left to right, opened the lid and smelled it, "That's the smell! The aroma of a conscientious bakery!"
The small cakes were brought in, one for each person, which successfully ignited the wedding banquet. People even forgot to discuss the bride and groom and all focused on the small wedding cakes.
Liang Xin stood at the door with a camera and took a few photos of the scene, which she would post in the bakery display window and in newspapers to promote the new products.
The bride and groom and Lu Chongfeng toasted together, changing the topic of the wedding banquet.
The children in the compound gathered together, holding the small cakes in their hands, holding small spoons and reluctant to eat them all, licking them one bite at a time, and talking happily, which would continue the topic of the wedding cakes.
Before the wedding is over.
The Lu family stood on the stage together and took a family photo with the newlyweds.
Looking at Lu Yueji's smiling face, Liang Xin's mouth corners slowly curled up.
In the evening, Lu Chongfeng went to the military district guesthouse and booked two rooms, asking his father-in-law and his second brother and his wife to stay for one night before leaving.
Liang Tiezhu declined politely and went to stay there with his luggage. After seeing off all the guests, they returned home and the brothers and sisters who grew up together in the compound started to make a fuss in the bridal chamber again.
After the fun, it was already dark.
Liang Xin smiled all day, and after taking a hot bath, she sat cross-legged on the bed and rubbed her cheeks.
Lu Chongfeng came over, straightened Liang Xin's legs, and massaged them gently.
Liang Xin looked at him, "Are you mute?"
"No dumb one."
"Why don't you speak?"
"I just feel sorry for you."
"...I don't even know how I was wronged again."
"I wronged you when we got married."
Lu Chongfeng lowered his head and carefully massaged Liang Xin's calves. "Today's wedding is much more lively than our wedding... No, we didn't even have a wedding at that time."
“Times have changed.”
Liang Xin leaned back on the pillow and stretched out her legs for him to hold down. "At that time, who would dare to do things like today?"
Lu Chongfeng pressed from the calf to the thigh, and then from the thigh to the calf, "But when I saw something good and couldn't let you enjoy it, I..."
Liang Xin smiled and pinched his face, interrupting him, "Every couple has their own unique wedding memories, there is no need to compare them."
Lu Chongfeng held Liang Xin's hand to prevent her from going back, and his other hand also went up, "The most important memory of our wedding night needs to be made up again."
Liang Xin pushed his face and raised her foot to kick his hand, "Today is not your wedding night, why should you make up for it?"
"There is also a wedding character on the door of our room."
Lu Chongfeng kissed Liang Xin's palm and then kissed her raised knee.
Liang Xin's knees were tickled by his kisses, so she curled up her body and twisted her legs. Lu Chongfeng grabbed her waist and turned her over, "I want to massage your back, too."
Soon, Liang Xin began to make sounds as if she was sore from being massaged too much.
But he was massaging with his mouth and teeth.
Liang Xin grabbed the bed sheet, "...Wait...come out..."
"On your wedding night, every moment of love is worth a thousand gold coins."
Lu Chongfeng slowly performed the opposite action to Liang Xin's words and leaned over to find Liang Xin's mouth.
Liang Xin slightly avoided him, lying on the bed sheet, panting and said quickly: "I mean... we might run into each other when we go out to take a shower later."
Lu Chongfeng paused.
After a pause of less than three seconds, Lu Chongfeng was sweating and said, "I won't meet him."
Liang Xin was about to ask why when her thoughts were interrupted.
A long time passed.
The large peony flowers on the bed sheets were wilted, and the fresh soap fragrance left after washing the sheets was also mixed with a strong smell of sweat and sweetness.
Liang Xin frowned, raised his sweaty long eyelashes, and looked at Lu Chongfeng's handsome face so close to him. Because he had held back two or three times, he didn't know how much time had passed, and the ends of his hair were soaked with sweat.
Seeing his jaw tense, veins popped out on his forehead because he was trying so hard to hold back, he buried his head in the crook of her neck, gasping for breath and adjusting his breathing.
Liang Xin: "...Have you been hungry lately?"
Lu Chongfeng raised his face from Liang Xin's neck and squeezed out the words from his clenched teeth, "No."
Why is it like you haven't eaten for 800 years?
Liang Xin was comfortable cooperating with him at first, but after doing it again and again, she felt like her body was about to be dehydrated for a long time. Suddenly, an idea came to her.
Lu Chongfeng hissed at Liang Xin's sudden alertness, and the muscles in his arms were as tight as steel.
Liang Xin saw that he was so determined that he could control his body again and again, "...People who really hold weddings don't have the energy or mind to spend the wedding night many nights."
Lu Chongfeng's clenched teeth suddenly loosened, and he lowered his eyes to look at Liang Xin's blushing face.
Liang Xin frowned and panted for a few times before saying, "They may have already fallen asleep."
Without waiting for his response, Liang Xin continued, "Even if you don't sleep, no one will know you're doing it."
Lu Chongfeng: “….”
Lu Chongfeng did not respond, but quickly used up all the strength he had been holding back for half a day.
Took another shower and changed the bed sheets.
Liang Xin was lying on the bed, looking at Lu Chongfeng, who looked refreshed and not tired at all, and suddenly laughed.
Lu Chongfeng's ears turned red, and he straightened his back and said, "You were the one who spoke first and made me misunderstand, not me guessing blindly!"
"You are right."
Liang Xin didn't have the energy to speak anymore. Her cheeks were still flushed and she fell into a deep sleep.
Lu Chongfeng, who wanted to make up for it, said: "......"
At this moment, Lu Chongfeng suddenly felt like he was back on his wedding night.
Lu Chongfeng lifted the quilt and got on the bed. He gently put his arm behind Liang Xin's neck and hugged her tightly in his arms. Then he breathed a sigh of relief, rested his chin on Liang Xin's forehead, closed his eyes and fell asleep with her.
In the morning, when Liang Xin just went downstairs, she saw Liang Tiezhu and her second brother and his wife already sitting in the living room.
Lu Chongfeng just happened to walk in from the main gate, holding a plastic bag, cigarettes and liquor from the Conscience Bakery, obviously intending to take them back for them.
Last night, they were together for too long. Liang Xin's legs were a little sore. She walked down the stairs slowly, holding the handrail. "I won't see you off today. I have an appointment to discuss something."
Liang Tiezhu was excitedly looking at the Zhonghua cigarettes his son-in-law had given him. "What do you want me to give you? The bus will go directly to the long-distance bus station. You guys can go about your business."
"Yes, you don't need to send me."
The second sister-in-law said, "It just so happens that I haven't been back to my parents' home for a long time. I want to go back and have lunch later."
Lu Chongfeng came over and asked, "Where are you going? I have nothing to do today, so I can go with you."
Liang Xin nodded and said, "I have agreed to discuss the instant noodle production line with Japan's Sanjing Company first."
There was a sound of a door opening upstairs.
Liang Xin and Lu Chongfeng turned their heads and looked up at the same time. Lu Yueji went downstairs first, sleepily.
"Good morning, sister-in-law, good morning, brother."
Lu Heping followed and went downstairs, and found that everyone was up. "I was packing until very late last night. I'm sorry for the long wait."
Lu Chongfeng: “…”
Liang Xin suddenly laughed out loud.
Lu Heping was stunned. Lu Yueji yawned and looked at Liang Xin. "Second sister-in-law, what's so funny about this?"
It was rare that Liang Xin couldn't stop laughing.
Lu Chongfeng ignored the presence of his family and walked towards the restaurant with Liang Xin in his arms, "She read the collection of jokes this morning."
Lu Yueji asked with interest: "What joke is so funny? This is the first time I've seen Second Sister-in-law laugh like this. Second Sister-in-law, tell me quickly!"
Lu Chongfeng: "...You are already married, go talk to your own husband!"
Lu Yueji curled her lips, "Stingy!"
"Why are you in such a hurry to pack? You were exhausted all day yesterday. You might as well rest early. Anyway, you have your wedding leave, so you can take your time to pack in the next two days."
Hu Fenglian invited Liang Tiezhu to the restaurant, "My dear relatives, let's have dinner."
Lu Yueji greeted Liang Tiezhu and her second brother and his wife, then walked to the restaurant and sat down. "I fell asleep right after I touched the bed. It was Brother Heping who packed the luggage."
Liang Xin glanced at Lu Chongfeng.
Looking at Liang Xin's rosy face with a smile and bright sunshine, Lu Chongfeng not only did not feel embarrassed for a moment, but even wanted to make a fool of himself a few more times to make her happy.
Lu Chongfeng sat down and took a boiled egg. He continued to peel the egg using the same method as before, and handed it to Liang Xin.
The Liang family looked at Lu Chongfeng's actions and nodded secretly.
Lu Heping and Lu Yueji usually help each other when they eat. Now that they are a legal couple, they don’t have to worry about anything.
Lu Heping cracked the egg, peeled it slowly, and put it into Lu Yueji's bowl.
The place where Liang Xin had the interview was not in the bakery, but in the cafe of the Pearl Hotel.
When the president of Sanjing Corporation, Jiro Kobayashi, saw Liangxin, he bowed and said a lot of nice things. After hearing Liangxin's polite reply in Japanese, his expression suddenly became more like meeting a relative, and he praised Liangxin for her good Japanese.
The translator also smiled and said, "Comrade Liang Xin's Japanese pronunciation is really standard. It seems that I don't need to be the translator today."
"It's just daily spoken English. I still have to rely on Deputy Director Liu for professional terms."
Liang Xin introduced her husband, Lu Chongfeng, and after sitting down, she continued to be polite for a few more words and was about to get to the point, but she didn't expect that Kobayashi Jiro across from her was more direct than her:
"Director Liang, I want to cooperate with you for a long time, not just do a one-time transaction."
Liang Xin was slightly stunned.
Apart from the special economic zones, there are currently no Sino-foreign joint venture factories in the country.
Other factories that have introduced instant noodle production lines have spent foreign exchange to purchase production equipment. The Japanese side provides the most basic technical guidance, and no factory has long-term cooperation with the Japanese side.
In this regard, in addition to the country's cautious attitude towards cooperation with foreign capital, the Japanese side is also cautious. They only sell equipment, do not provide core technology, do not provide long-term guidance, and do not provide brand authorization cooperation plans.
Liang Xin went through so much trouble just to pick out a company that could provide core technology guidance and develop local flavors.
I originally thought that Kobayashi Jiro came with Qian Shuyao because he agreed to her conditions, but he would definitely make other demands later, such as raising the price.
No one would have thought that as soon as Kobayashi Jiro opened his mouth, he would advance the history of the food industry.
Lu Chongfeng looked at Liang Xin.
Liang Xin said slowly: "How does Mr. Xiaolin want to cooperate with us for a long time?"
"It's not you." Kobayashi Jiro shook his head first, then looked at Liang Xin and nodded, "It's a long-term cooperation with you."
Deputy Director Liu was thinking that it was fortunate that Deputy Commander Lu did not understand what he said, when he saw Lu Chongfeng frowning.
Liang Xin said, "Please tell me in detail, Mr. Xiaolin."
Kobayashi Jiro said, "I will provide you with production lines and technology, and send technical consultants to the family factory to help you develop flavors suitable for the local area. You will be responsible for production and sales. How about that?"
There was silence on the coffee table for a moment.
There was shock in Deputy Director Liu's eyes.
Liang Xin asked, "What are Mr. Xiaolin's conditions?"
"My condition is that you be responsible for production and sales." Kobayashi Jiro said, "I saw red bean bread on the plane. It was delicious. After arriving in China, I went to a conscientious bakery and queued for an hour to buy freshly baked bread for the airplane meal."
Liang Xin smiled, picked up the coffee, and waited for him to continue.
"I studied the business history of Conscience Bakery. Deputy Director Liu, the translator, told me your latest news. Before the reception started, I knew about the difficulties you encountered and began to pay attention to your subsequent news. Your marketing layout strategy can occupy a place even in the Japanese market, which has entered the golden age of marketing, instead of the Chinese state-owned market that does not understand marketing."
Kobayashi Jiro said, "After coming to China, I looked at the information of many factories in the food industry, but I didn't see any marketing cases. Director Liang appeared in this land. In addition to your marketing strategy, you are also the first instant noodle manufacturer I heard of who knows how to understand the needs of consumers in different regions. I think as long as you want to do it, you can make any product the leader in the industry, so I really want to cooperate with you for a long time."
Lu Chongfeng suddenly uttered in Japanese, "You have a very discerning eye."
Kobayashi Jiro was surprised for a moment, then immediately smiled humbly at Lu Chongfeng.
Liang Xin thought silently for a long time before saying, "I have already felt Mr. Xiaolin's sincerity, but this kind of cooperation is unprecedented in our country's food industry. It needs to be strictly approved by the state before I can give you a reply."
Kobayashi Jiro nodded and said, "China promulgated the Sino-Foreign Joint Venture Law in 1979. I really hope that Director Liang and I can create history and become the first successful case in the Sino-Japanese food industry from scratch."
After Kobayashi Jiro showed his sincerity, Liangxin no longer had to meet other competing companies because he had broken the bottom line of Japanese companies. No one would be able to cooperate with Chinese companies for free and use core technology to guide them in developing new flavors.
China National Technical Import & Export Corporation negotiated for ten production lines, but despite all the effort, it was unable to make any breakthroughs in the core technology and only received the most basic technical guidance on installation and use.
This is also the result of competition from the Japanese side after Liang Xin turned the situation around.
Otherwise, Kobayashi Jiro would not have shown enough sincerity to make Liang Xin nod her head as soon as they met.
At this point, the military district logistics and national review are needed to decide whether such cooperation is possible. Liang Xin did not stay in the coffee shop any longer and rushed back to the military district compound with Lu Chongfeng.
Lu Chongfeng took Liang Xin directly to the office of the director of the general logistics department of the military region.
Minister Liang was in a meeting. Chief Lu heard Xiao Wei say Liang Xin was here, so he came over after the meeting.
As soon as Chief Lu arrived, Minister Liang came back, followed by several cadres.
"This is Comrade Liang Xin."
Minister Liang said something to a few cadres, put the file bag in his hand on the desk, walked around to the sofa and sat down, looking at the two people's serious expressions, "What happened?"
Liang Xin maintained her expression and glanced at Lu Chongfeng.
Lu Chongfeng held Minister Liang's hands with both hands, "Uncle Liang, I have to ask for your help this time."
Minister Liang looked at Liang Xin, then at Chief Lu, with a normal expression, "Doesn't the Jiangmen Farm Family Factory have a bright future? I heard from Beijing that several Japanese companies are actively talking to Liang Xin about introducing production lines. Some have even called me. There is no problem with the production line. What about the foreign exchange funds?"
Lu Chongfeng nodded, "It's related to funding."
A logistics officer couldn't help but shout: "Three hundred thousand foreign exchange, is that not enough?!"
The minister was silent. "...Currently, the country's total foreign exchange reserves are less than 7 billion US dollars, which is extremely scarce. Local projects need to be strictly approved by the ministries and the Planning Commission. The economic benefits are predicted to be in line with industrial policies and annual import plans. The review cycle is as long as one or two years. In the end, it is possible that the approval will not be granted due to macroeconomic regulation. Comrade Liang Xin, according to common sense, 300,000 US dollars is completely enough to introduce an instant noodle production line. Funding should not cause you any more trouble."
Lu Chongfeng shook his head with a worried look on his face. "But the funding issue is indeed very troublesome. It's almost making me unable to eat."
Just as Minister Liang was about to speak, Lu Chongfeng sighed, "Not only can I not spend the money, but others are also giving me production equipment for free. How annoying!"
The faint anger that had just risen in Minister Liang's office suddenly froze.
Minister Liang straightened his back and said, "What did you say? Free?"
Lu Chongfeng nodded, "Not only will we provide the production line for free, but we will also send core technical consultants to the family-run factory to help them develop local flavors."
"Core technology?!"
The cadre who had just spoken hadn't reacted yet. When he heard this, he subconsciously widened his eyes and asked, "Are you telling the truth?"
Minister Liang asked, "What are the other party's conditions?"
"The other party clearly said that they recognized Director Liang. Director Liang said that he was grateful for recognizing our family factory, but he immediately waved his hand, saying that he only recognized Director Liang as a person. He showed such sincerity, but he didn't want to make a deal with Director Liang, and wanted to cooperate with him for a long time!"
Lu Chongfeng looked at Liang Xin, his eyes full of pride, he looked cocky, and his tone was very ostentatious, which made the office quiet for a much longer time than the last time.
Minister Liang suddenly laughed and leaned back into the sofa. "It seems that this Japanese has a very discerning eye."
"That's what I said." Lu Chongfeng said, "This Japanese has the same keen vision as Minister Liang."
Minister Liang laughed even louder. "Does this Japanese company want to invest in a joint venture factory with its production line and technology?"
Liang Xin nodded. "Although the country has implemented the Sino-Foreign Joint Venture Law, it is mainly implemented in coastal areas. There are no cases in the food industry nationwide. We are a factory for military families, so all aspects need to be reported to the logistics department. Please let the leaders make the decision."
Chief Lu was proud of his daughter-in-law for saving such a large amount of foreign exchange for the country. He said seriously, "They are stationed in the family company. Is this a new roundabout tactic of the Japanese side? They are technical consultants for instant noodles, but they are actually enemy agents who want to take advantage of the opportunity to hide in our army?"
Liang Xin said: "This is also a key point that needs to be taken into consideration."
"Other factories also have foreign-branded technical consultants stationed in Jiangmen Farm, but they are only responsible for teaching workers basic usage and do not even teach the Chinese side how to repair the equipment. The purpose is to restrict the Chinese side from completely independent production. Even if there is no sincerity from this Japanese company, if the family-owned factory wants to introduce an instant noodle production line, there will be technical consultants stationed in Jiangmen Farm."
Minister Liang said: "We beat the Japanese into surrendering. There are so many people in the family factory, all of them are military and martyr families. The farm manager, Zhang, and so many cadres, if he is really an enemy spy, I want to see if he has the courage to come."
Liang Xin said, "Speaking of this, I also want to say that the family factory is seriously understaffed. I heard that the military region has begun to reduce its military. In addition to the martyrs' families and their families, we can arrange for some veterans to come and work with the local authorities."
"In this case, enemy agents won't be a problem at all."
Minister Liang looked at Liang Xin and smiled, "Comrade Liang Xin, this matter needs time to discuss. You have to give me honor."
Liang Xin followed with a smile, "Minister Liang, as long as China holds a majority stake and Japan holds a minority stake, China takes the lead in management, and the profits of the domestic market are distributed according to equity. By leveraging Sanjing's influence overseas, it is agreed that Sanjing will be responsible for exports, and the equity ratio of the foreign market will be slightly relaxed. Then the other party's power to take back equipment and close production lines can be restricted, I think this cooperation is feasible."
"The country is short of foreign exchange and lacks core production technology. As long as they are willing to provide production lines and core technology, there is nothing that is not feasible."
Lu Chongfeng said, "With more than 10,000 soldiers in the 11th Division, can't they keep one or two enemy spies at bay? The Special Economic Zone allows foreign investment. Jiangkou has implemented so many pilot reform plans. I think it is feasible to set up another Sino-foreign cooperative pilot factory."
How could Minister Liang not be happy? He approved the military foreign exchange to the family factory under such great pressure. There was a large group of people behind him who were waiting to see the joke and report him. They originally thought that it would take at least three years for the family factory to be effective. Unexpectedly, such a large amount of foreign exchange was saved before the factory was even established.
Just based on this point, he can eat one more steamed bun tonight.
Minister Liang smiled and said, "Don't worry, just follow the national policy. If the country is cautious, we can also discuss special matters."
Liang Xin heard that Minister Liang was supportive, so she didn't stay any longer and wanted to pull Lu Chongfeng away.
Suddenly, a young cadre standing nearby said, "Director Liang, you have a real personal charm. It's really admirable."
Liang Xin thanked him with a smile and left with Lu Chongfeng.
When walking on the main road, Liang Xin was enjoying the feeling of being light for a moment, when suddenly a voice imitating a young cadre sounded beside him: "Director Liang, you have a real personal charm, which is really admirable."
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