Chapter 21
As soon as the money arrives, we will start working.
Cheng Xing is very friendly and is responsible for handling industrial and commercial affairs, tax affairs, fire protection affairs, and applying for environmental protection approvals.
In the relevant department, she sometimes had to wait for a whole day to get a stamp, and she deeply understood that everything is difficult at the beginning.
In the process of handling various procedures, she also has to take charge of personnel, finance, and logistics, and she has to jog when she walks.
Cheng Hui was in charge of purchasing and sales, and his most pressing task was to secure a supply of raw materials. This led him to frequently visit the Forestry Bureau, timber companies, and timber dealers of all sizes.
Furthermore, he is not like Cheng Jun, who can speak the same language to different people, so he also needs to urgently find sales talents.
During this period, Tao Zhi strictly prohibited the old man from providing any help unless his children asked for it.
The two new recruits were so busy on the road that they were exhausted. They didn't get home until midnight for many days in a row.
Cheng Jin and Cheng Mingcheng, who hadn't seen their mom/daddy for a long time, cried and refused to go to bed, keeping their eyes wide open waiting for their parents.
Tao Zhi ordered Cheng Hui and Cheng Xing to come back and sleep with her every day.
The two siblings complained bitterly. Cheng Xing was in charge of the accounts. He watched the money go out every day without a penny coming in. He was so anxious that he got several big blisters in his mouth.
Tao Zhi scolded them, "You pigs! Don't lose sight of the important things. Children are the most important. If you neglect them when they're young, it will be too late to teach them when they grow up."
Cheng Hui and Cheng Xing nodded in agreement. Finally, the two children were calmed down and the family was not in chaos.
They also gradually discovered that when they returned home on time every day, time seemed to flow more smoothly and they were no longer as hectic as they were at the beginning.
The documents were finally completed and Cheng Xing began to recruit.
This time she asked her father to take her to see the village chief, because she had never appeared before and the village chief definitely didn't know who she was.
Moreover, at that time, especially in rural areas, the phenomenon of favoring boys over girls was very common. She was afraid that if Cheng Xing went there by herself, no one in the village would be willing to buy her account.
Telephone communication had been made in advance, and the village chief was waiting in the office. The villagers who were applying for the job also gathered in the office in large numbers.
Zhou Shangmin, the village chief of Dongshan Village, is a smiling old man with a kind face.
Cheng Xiangqian traveled far and wide and found that those who are the most low-key are often the most powerful.
When Cheng Xiangqian first met to pay rent, he brought cigarettes and alcohol to the village chief, but Zhou Shangmin flatly refused. Village chief Zhou said, "If you can provide more jobs so that we villagers can earn a few more dollars, that will solve my biggest problem."
So this time, he shook hands with Village Chief Zhou and expressed his sincere gratitude: "Thanks to the leadership's support, we have solved a big problem."
Zhou Shangmin smiled and said, "It's mutual. The villagers can work at their doorsteps, which is also due to your kindness."
Both sides exchanged official rhetoric, and the back-and-forth was quite lively. Cheng Xiangqian pushed Cheng Xing forward at the right moment and said, "Village Chief, this is my daughter. From now on, all matters concerning recruitment will be handled by her."
Cheng Xing wore a shirt and trousers today, along with a pair of Warrior shoes. Her hair was pulled back into a high ponytail, revealing her delicate, fair face. She was naturally well-behaved, and her small stature of 5'5" (1.58 meters) gave her a non-aggressive demeanor. Plus, her smile before she spoke made anyone who saw her feel less wary.
Zhou Shangmin looked her up and down, then quickly shifted his gaze so as not to make Cheng Xing feel uncomfortable.
He said to Cheng Xiangqian, "A tiger father will have a dog daughter. She is so young and can help you with things. You are so lucky, Boss Cheng."
Cheng Xiangqian accepted the compliment with a smile.
Cheng Xing borrowed a desk and had the villagers line up to sign up. With the village chief in charge, everyone obediently stepped forward one by one, explaining their circumstances, what they would do, the work they wanted to do, and their best skills.
Cheng Xing registered truthfully, and suddenly, she felt a chill on the back of her neck, and her hair stood on end for a moment, as if she was being stared at by something.
She turned around, but there was no one behind her except for the table and chairs. She looked up and around, but the faces she saw were all very plain and unpretentious, leaving no clues.
She suppressed her anxiety and focused on recording everyone's situation. Each person gave a three-minute statement, which took nearly four hours. Her hands were so stiff they didn't feel like her own.
After the registration was over, she stood up and said to the villagers, "Thank you for signing up. The admission list will be published in three days and will be posted in this office."
After the villagers dispersed, they made an appointment for Cheng Xing to come over three days later, and Cheng Xiangqian took the opportunity to say goodbye.
On the way back, Cheng Xing looked a little troubled. Cheng Xiangqian saw this and asked her, "What's wrong?"
"Dad, did you see it just now? It seems like someone is staring at me."
Cheng Xiangqian became alert: "I really didn't notice that. Did you see who it was?"
Cheng Xing shook his head: "I didn't see it, I just felt it."
"So do you have any suspects?"
“I don’t even remember who is who.”
Cheng Xiangqian was embarrassed: "With so many people here, this is a bit difficult. How about asking your mother to come with you in three days?"
"My mom is busy taking care of the kids, she may not be available."
"It's okay, go back and ask her, and then we'll decide."
Cheng Xing felt a little relieved. She asked her father, "We only need 30 people, but there are already more than 70 people who have signed up."
"This proves that everyone is optimistic about your factory." Cheng Xiangqian made a rare joke.
"With an acceptance rate of less than half, will the other villagers have opinions about us?"
"As long as you can unite the villagers who have been admitted, there is nothing to be afraid of."
"Dad, you are so experienced?"
"Yes, we are all township enterprises. Dad is waiting for the day when you and Cheng Hui can surpass me."
When Cheng Hui was mentioned, Cheng Xing became worried: "My employees are almost joining us, but Cheng Hui hasn't found a sales channel yet."
Cheng Xiangqian patted her on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, take your time. We can recruit some experienced salespeople."
"Our factory is small and has no achievements. Will talented people be willing to come?"
"As long as you offer something generous enough that no one can refuse."
"I wish I could split every penny into two."
"Xingxing, saving money is good, but as a boss, you need to know how to win over talented people. Spending money is most worthwhile at this time."
Cheng Xing humbly accepted the advice.
After arriving home, Cheng Xing told Tao Zhi about her suspicions. Tao Zhi was shocked and almost couldn't help wanting to tell her to stop.
Tao Zhi chose Cheng Xing for this line of work because the board factory also had female workers, which counteracted her previous all-male or all-female work environment. She wanted her children to change for the better, and entrepreneurship was the most challenging of all. Regardless of the industry, it wasn't Cheng Hui's choice, and Cheng Xing seemed interested, so she wholeheartedly supported their endeavors.
But Cheng Xing neglected this problem. She only paid attention to the environment and ignored people's hearts, which is the most uncontrollable.
Tao Zhi wondered if there were any private bodyguards at this time. She decided to ask Cheng Jun later.
She reassured Cheng Xing: "I'll go with you in three days."
The next day, Tao Zhi finally caught up with his youngest son.
Cheng Jun thought for a moment and said, "I haven't heard of any security companies at the moment. These are probably all privately-owned jobs."
"Do you know anyone who does this?"
"Are you pretty good at fighting? Well, you know him, Mom."
"Nonsense, I don't have such connections."
Cheng Jun smiled and said, "Wen Xu."
Tao Zhi was surprised: "I really didn't realize he looked so fragile."
"Otherwise, do you think he would dare to investigate alone if he didn't have some skills? If he was caught, he would be beaten to death sooner or later."
Tao Zhi nodded: "That makes sense."
"Look at you, you're also skinny and small, just like Wen Xu. You two are both real people who don't show your true colors."
Tao Zhi was impressed by his good mouth, which could easily coax people.
"Will he do this?"
"Why don't you ask yourself?"
"Where can I ask?"
Cheng Jun gestured behind her, "Well, if you mention Cao Cao, Cao Cao will appear."
Tao Zhi also found it magical. Every time Wen Xu was mentioned, he would appear.
Tao Zhi made him a cup of coffee as usual. Cheng Jun said hello and said, "Come to me when you're done."
Wen Xu sat down and said, "The two of them went to the coastal area."
Tao Zhi understood immediately, "Are you on board?"
Wen Xu nodded: "Destination, Mauritius."
"How did you do that?"
"That man's childhood friend brought him back from Southeast Asia and used three years' wages to build a house for his family."
"Is there really such a person?"
"Really? We provide the script, and the childhood friend does the work for you."
Tao Zhi smiled: "How much commission did you receive?"
"Two people, 80,000."
Tao Zhi sighed, thinking that they were really ruthless, they must have set up the trap based on the amount of money, and took away four-fifths of his wealth in one go.
"If you are not satisfied, you can send them to a more backward country."
Tao Zhi waved his hand: "Enough, enough, let's not be too extreme and accumulate some merit for future generations."
Tao Zhi finally felt relieved. Thousands of miles away, no matter how much Qin Limin acted, it wouldn't affect Cheng Hui and Cheng Mingcheng.
As for how she and her lover would fare in the distant country, it all depended on their own luck.
She paid the balance to Wen Xu, and guessed that he must have made a lot of money on this deal. Since being a bodyguard wasn't suitable for him, Tao Zhi asked him, "Do you know any girls who know martial arts?"
Wen Xu's eyes sparkled: "Auntie, do you have business again?"
Tao Zhi was surprised: "Do you really know him?"
"My cousin doesn't like studying and is always running around. Her family can't control her anymore, so my aunt sent her to a sports school to learn martial arts."
"How's your study going?"
"She practices Wing Chun, I have no chance of winning against her."
"So what is she doing now?"
"Still messing around in school."
"Still a student?" Tao Zhi felt a little regretful.
"No, she graduated a long time ago and is now back at school to help the coach take care of the kids."
"Is she free? I'd like to ask her to be Cheng Xing's, Cheng Jun's sister's, personal secretary."
Wen Xu agreed immediately: "No problem, I will bring her to see you tomorrow."
Tao Zhi hadn't expected things to go so smoothly. Now she just hoped that Cheng Hui and Cheng Xing would be safe and sound, and that nothing would happen, so she could focus on her own affairs.
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