During their casual conversation, Jiang Ning learned that Yang Liang and Sun Chuntao had also come over.
"Let's invite them over for a meal next time. They're all old acquaintances, and it's not easy for them to come all this way."
Jiang Ning suggested.
Song Jia agreed, "Okay, I'll talk to them. You know, Yang Liang is quite introverted. He usually just cooks and doesn't like to interact with people."
Sun Chuntao also had a tough life. After her husband, Zhang Lei, became an official in the county town, he was promoted two more times, and many women surrounded him. He even had an affair with his secretary. In a fit of anger, she divorced him.
Jiang Ning was quite surprised to hear this. When they encountered the flood, the couple were very loving and had helped her. She never expected that things would change and that they would divorce.
“A man who has changed his heart is like spoiled food; once it's spoiled, it's spoiled and can't be kept. I think she's quite brave.”
Jiang Ning sighed.
Song Jia chimed in, "That's right. She earns her own money now and can send some home, so the children can live a normal life thanks to her."
Jiang Ning asked in surprise, "She has a child? Who got custody?"
Song Jia: "The children were awarded to the father, but Zhang Lei left the two children with his mother in his hometown and lived happily in the city with his new lover. Chun Tao would send them money from time to time."
It seems that the divorce has a limited impact on the adults; only the children suffer.
A few days later, Yang Liang and Sun Chuntao brought fruit to visit.
Yang Liang was from the village, and Wang Xiufen talked to him about many things in the village.
Everyone was in high spirits, seeing old acquaintances and making new friends.
When they left, Wang Xiufen told them to come visit her home often.
Before we knew it, the weather had turned hot, and summer had arrived.
Song Jia's restaurant, after renovations and a trial period, is finally about to open.
On that day, more than a dozen flower baskets were placed in front of the restaurant, and the restaurant was surrounded by various banners.
These were gifts from nearby businesses congratulating the restaurant on its opening.
The lively sound of firecrackers rang out, and the unveiling ceremony officially began.
Jiang Ning, Song Jia, and others wore cheongsams and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
This exaggerated style immediately attracted many people to stop and watch.
Soon the red cloth was removed from the plaque hanging at the entrance of the store, and everyone learned that the store was called "Qiao Xiang Cuisine". The name was simple and easy to remember, and you could tell what kind of cuisine it was just by hearing it.
After cutting the ribbon, Song Jia busied herself greeting the guests.
"On the first day of the new store opening, everything is 20% off. The freshest ingredients and the best chefs will ensure that you want to eat there again after you finish your meal."
Many diners knew that a new store had opened here and had been looking forward to trying it. When they heard about the 20% discount, they flocked there immediately.
It was incredibly popular on the first day.
But for restaurant owners, the real skill isn't just attracting people in, but keeping them there.
At least, the successful start gave Song Jia a lot of confidence.
Seeing that there were almost no customers left in the store, Song Jia stopped trying to attract more customers. As she looked away, she seemed to see a figure she really didn't want to see.
She searched more carefully, but the crowd was too chaotic, and she could no longer find him.
After the ceremony, Jiang Ning returned to her company.
Qiaoxiang Cuisine and her company are just across the street from each other.
After arriving at the company, she received a call from Ross.
Jack, whom they had previously grudged, successfully transferred a large quantity of cotton fabric to the United States at a low price and seized control of the market.
When he used the same method to acquire a large quantity of cotton fabric at a low price, intending to sell it at a high price, the market did not give him a positive response.
Nobody wanted his overpriced products.
He tried to lower the price, just to sell it, but he had lost trust and nobody was buying his stuff.
He later learned that Ross was behind it all.
The first batch of goods he sold were all bought by Ross's people.
His dumping strategy ended in failure.
He lost all his money.
The Wens Textile Factory, in which he had invested, immediately fell into crisis.
"So, are you still interested in that textile factory?" Ross asked her.
Jiang Ning raised an eyebrow. "Yes, at this time, textile factories were a burden for the government. I didn't have to spend much money to get my hands on it. I should also thank you for standing up for me!"
Ross: "You're welcome. You bring me millions in profit every year, this is nothing. Jack is in deep trouble this time. In the US, a person who has lost your trust is more dangerous than someone who has all your money stolen."
After ending the call with Ross, Jiang Ning called Xu Yan to his office.
She told her about Jack's situation and advised her to prepare to negotiate with the government and take over the textile factory.
"Push prices down to the lowest possible level and divest all non-performing assets. If they don't agree, then don't agree."
Now, Jiang Ning has a voice.
The textile factory had changed hands several times and had long since become an empty shell. After taking over, she wanted to carry out large-scale reforms to see if she could save the factory.
"Okay, I'll take care of it right away," Xu Yan replied.
She then contacted Yu Xiao to discuss taking over the textile factory.
If the textile factory is acquired, it will definitely merge with the garment factory later.
This factory was essentially his personal factory.
For export garment orders, we prioritize using products manufactured in our own factory.
Not only is the quality guaranteed, but the middleman is also eliminated, resulting in greater profits.
However, after the textile factory was acquired, who would manage it was a major problem.
The previous factory manager is definitely not going to be used again. We must find someone knowledgeable in textiles and very capable to carry out sweeping reforms.
Jiang Ning thought of Huo Xiao.
That day, after dinner, she had a very serious talk with Huo Xiao.
Huo Xiao was somewhat tempted when he heard that he would be in charge of a textile factory.
"However, I also have to help my wife with the purchasing, and she can't handle it all by herself."
Song Jia rolled her eyes at him after hearing this.
"Do you think I want you to manage me? Do you know that the longer you're in charge, the less likely you are to lower prices? Because of you, my procurement costs have skyrocketed. You should go back to doing what you do best."
You are suited for the leadership of the Party.
Huo Xiao: "..." He was being disliked by his wife.
"I'll give it a try," he agreed.
Jiang Ning smiled and said, "I'll give you full authority, go ahead and do it."
Huo Xiao felt a greater sense of responsibility on his shoulders after being trusted.
Without asking what benefits he could gain, he joined Xu Yan and the others in negotiations with the government.
At this point, the textile factory had been abandoned by everyone, and the government grasped at it as a lifeline, promising to do anything they could.
In the end, Yansha Garment Factory acquired the textile factory with almost no money.
The textile factory workers were re-evaluated; those who failed were dismissed, while those who passed were retained.
Excellent people get jobs in garment factories.
The textile factory was merged into the garment factory, with Huo Xiao appointed as the deputy factory director.
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