Xia Enruo had someone calculate that May Day was a very good day, as it was a holiday for everyone, and the customer flow would be much higher than usual. Choosing this day to open for business was considered an auspicious date.
She asked Zhao Minghui to buy some firecrackers and fireworks at the market and deliver them to the three new shops and companies.
The opening ceremony was held in the company compound, while the other three new stores celebrated simultaneously.
Xia Enruo prepared the invitations and had Wu Shaojun deliver them to Wu Meixia. She also asked Gu Shaoxuan to tell Yuan Qiang and Mao Xiangling that they must attend the opening day.
Xia Enruo even went to Jufuzhuang to inform Qin Gang and booked a table at his restaurant.
After all, his shop was closest to the company; it was just a turn away from the alley.
**
force
After Gu Shaoxuan's revised training plan was submitted to the meeting, it was approved by the unit leaders and officially incorporated into the camp's daily training plan.
In order to make the new plan effective, we need to show the results to Deputy Division Commander Yan when he comes over these days.
Gu Shaoxuan, along with Ding Haotian and several other deputy chiefs of staff, went down to the camp to oversee the soldiers' daily training and provide guidance.
After the Spring Festival, the Youth League specially contacted the local trade union to organize a social event.
The participants included young people from state-owned enterprises such as the government, post office, sugar factory, and leather factory.
In the auditorium, everyone introduced themselves and played games as directed by the host, and finally paired up for a dance.
Among the crowd, Ding Haotian was the most handsome. Now, as the deputy chief of staff, he looked impeccably dressed in his military uniform, attracting the attention of many young women.
But after getting to know each other and learning that he was divorced and had a child, the women all shook their heads and walked away.
Nobody wants to become a stepmother right after getting married, especially since all the women attending are unmarried and none of them are divorced.
Ding Haotian ended up feeling lonely, failing to find a partner and returning to his unit dejectedly.
Seeing that the battalion commander and the others had all found their ideal partners and were now dating passionately, he felt really bad.
He used to be the envy of his comrades, but now he's the one who envies others.
"Old Ding, I'm telling you, cheer up. It's not like you'll never be able to get a wife in this lifetime. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future."
Gu Shaoxuan knew that he hadn't been in good spirits lately, and that he was quiet and reserved when he was away from the army, unlike before when he was very talkative.
He smokes much more than before, finishing a pack in no time.
"Old Gu, I'm afraid I'll just rot at home and no girl will want me anymore."
"However, Xiaohuzi is still my son. Even if a girl is with me, I will not marry her if she does not accept my son."
"Although Qiaohuizhen and I are divorced, the child is innocent. My mother wrote to me a couple of days ago saying that he is now very sensible and well-behaved back in our hometown. I miss my son very much."
Ding Haotian's eyes reddened as he spoke, and he felt incredibly guilty the moment he mentioned his son.
But in front of his comrades, he could only force himself to endure it.
Gu Shaoxuan saw this and felt uneasy.
This is why, even though he knew Zhang Xin was no good, he hesitated to expose him to Lu Tuan.
Nowadays, even one child is unhappy after a divorce, let alone four.
Does this mean Ge Qiuqin has no hope of ever turning her life around?
My wife is right, it's not the right time to expose Zhang Xin yet.
Gu Shaoxuan received a call from Xia Enruo while he was in the army, and he was thrilled to learn that his shop was about to open.
He's been at the military base lately, training the soldiers, and hasn't been able to help with the family business at all; his wife has been managing everything by herself.
Whenever he thinks about this, he feels endless guilt.
In order to ensure he wouldn't miss the opening ceremony, Gu Shaoxuan took two days off and returned to the city a day early.
With four shops and a company now owned by his family, Gu Shaoxuan still has no idea where Xia Enruo is.
He had no choice but to go home first. Since he didn't understand business matters, he could at least share some of the responsibilities at home.
Gu Shaoxuan opened the freezer, took out the meat to thaw, and then went to a nearby store to buy some vegetables.
My wife has to be able to come home to a hot meal.
He lit the stove fire, boiled a large pot of water, rolled up his sleeves, and began to cook.
**
Company compound
Xia Enruo and Ge Qiuqin were busy making final checks and preparations for tomorrow's opening ceremony, including who would be attending, when the firecrackers would be set off, and the schedule. The two were having a great time.
Looking at Ge Qiuqin's capable demeanor now, diligently taking notes and ticking things off in her notebook, she felt like a completely different person.
"Sister-in-law, have you noticed that you are a completely different person now compared to last year?"
As Ge Qiuqin counted the numbers, she smiled and said:
"I am who I am, how could I have changed so much?"
Xia Enru shook her head and asked Zhao Mingyan another question.
"Mingyan, tell me. Has Sister Qiuqin changed compared to last year?"
Zhao Mingyan walked over carrying clothes, looked Ge Qiuqin up and down, thought for a long time, and said:
"I think my sister-in-law is thinner than when I first met her, and she looks better. Her hairstyle is different. Hmm... most importantly, she has a better aura."
After listening to Zhao Mingyan's explanation, Xia Enruo continued to add:
"Sister-in-law, see? I told you I was right. Even Mingyan could see it."
"Actually, I think these external changes are not the main thing. The main thing is that your heart has become stronger."
“I remember before the laundry room first opened, I asked you to take a count. You declined, saying you couldn’t do any cultural work and would rather help move things than write anything down.”
“Sister-in-law, I know you’re worried that you won’t do a good job because you’re not well-educated, but look at you now. You’re not only efficient at your work, but you’re also taking notes non-stop. You get started on your own without me having to say anything.”
Ge Qiuqin closed her notebook, looking poised and elegant, her wavy hair cascading down her back, resembling a female entrepreneur from Hong Kong.
"Xia, I owe my success today to your support all the way. You are my mentor for the rest of my life. I will remember this kindness for the rest of my life."
"By the way, Xia Xia, Ming Yan, from now on you can call me Sister Qiu Qin. Zhang Xin and I are bound to go our separate ways. I don't want to have any contact with him anymore. I really can't bear the title of 'military wife'."
Xia Enruo smiled as she saw Ge Qiuqin's confident demeanor.
“Okay, my sister Qiuqin. I’m so glad to see your confidence today. From now on, we’ll all call you sister Qiuqin. Calling you ‘sister-in-law’ all the time makes me feel old.”
After finishing the final work, Xia Enruo didn't eat with her employees at the company. She knew that Gu Shaoxuan had to go home to attend tomorrow's opening ceremony, so she hurriedly hailed a taxi and rushed home.
"I've been busy with work these past few days and haven't had time to take care of many things at home. I haven't even done a thorough cleaning lately. I just go straight to bed when I get home."
“He’s been training in the army all day, and he must be hungry when he gets home after such a long journey. He needs to hurry home and cook.”
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