Chapter 70 Breaking the Mold and Upgrading 2.0 Official Version
The news of the delayed equipment shipment was like a bucket of ice water poured over their heads, briefly freezing the vibrant energy of the new year and causing Shi Wan and Su Qing to frown.
For a moment, the air in the office building seemed to freeze.
Even Bingbing, who was dozing at Shi Wan's feet, seemed to sense something and twitched her ears uneasily.
Shi Wan looked at Su Qing's solemn expression and then glanced at Xing Lin's comforting message. He sent a message saying that there was no need to be anxious, that setbacks and difficulties were normal, and that they should be resolved.
Shi Wan took a deep breath, suppressing the nascent panic in her heart.
Yes, Xinglin is right. When you encounter a problem, you just need to solve it.
“Customs issues are indeed troublesome, but they are not without a solution,” Shi Wan said first, her tone regaining its composure.
"Okay, let's give it a try first. Su Qing, please follow up with the supplier immediately to find out which specific component is causing the problem, whether there are any domestic alternatives, or if they can provide a backup plan. At the same time, I will also start looking for a second alternative supplier. We'll prepare for both scenarios and resolve this issue as soon as possible."
"Understood." Su Qing had clearly adjusted her mindset quickly. She took out her computer, placed it on the table, and her fingers flew across the keyboard.
"I immediately contacted them to get a detailed list and started screening of alternative suppliers."
Her professionalism was on full display at this moment; she remained clear-headed and decisive in the face of crisis.
Shi Wan wasn't idle either; she was sending messages to Xing Lin.
"Agent: Xinglin, please assist Su Qing in searching for information on similar equipment and key component suppliers worldwide, focusing on evaluating delivery time, reputation, and compatibility."
She knew that Xinglin's information processing capabilities were extremely powerful, almost unmatched by anyone, and that his assistance would greatly improve work efficiency.
"Xinglin: I understand. We have initiated a full-domain scan and have simultaneously and legally accessed the customs' publicly available problem shipment query portal. We are currently attempting to track the specific status of this batch of parts."
Starfall's response was immediate and efficient.
With a clear division of labor, the two overt and one covert teams immediately sprang into action.
Su Qing was responsible for external communication and initial screening, Xing Lin provided data support and in-depth retrieval, while Shi Wan was in charge of the central hub, making final decisions and coordinating resources.
While waiting for news, Su Qing didn't stay idle.
She brewed two cups of coffee and brought them over, handing one to Shi Wan. She then stood by the window, gazing thoughtfully at the farm outside where the snow had melted and new green shoots were emerging.
“President Shi,” she suddenly spoke, her voice calm yet carrying a thoughtful strength, “the equipment issue is certainly important, but I would like to take this opportunity to propose another direction that may be worth considering.”
"Hmm? Which direction? Tell me and let's take a look." Shi Wan took a sip of coffee and looked at her with great interest in the topic.
Su Qing turned around, leaning against the windowsill, the sunlight outlining a clear silhouette behind her.
"With the Cat Paw brand in operation, plus the physical stores of Meow Meow Mimi Farm, thanks to the double Golden Paw Mark award and consistent quality output, its brand awareness, reputation, and actual revenue have actually surpassed many small and medium-sized pet food companies. This means that we have reached a higher position than before."
She paused, then continued, “With greater status comes greater responsibility. I believe it’s time to incorporate corporate social responsibility into our long-term development plan. This is not just for brand image, but also to truly give back to society and reflect our core values of respecting life and caring for animals.”
Shi Wan sat up straight and listened attentively.
She knew that Su Qing wouldn't make things up without reason.
“I have two initial ideas,” Su Qing said clearly. “First, we can set up a special fund to cooperate with local or reputable animal protection organizations to provide free sterilization surgery for stray cats. This will control the number of stray cats at the source and prevent more innocent little lives from facing the suffering of being homeless from birth. This is the most humane and fundamental way.”
"Secondly, we will set up standardized and hygienic feeding points around the farm or in cooperation with some communities and parks. We will regularly provide safe and nutritious cat food produced by our farm to help the old, weak, sick and disabled cats that are already strays, especially those that lack the ability to survive in the wild. Of course, the feeding points will be well managed to avoid disturbing the peace and causing environmental hygiene problems."
After Su Qing finished speaking, she looked at Shi Wan, waiting for her reaction.
Shi Wan did not answer immediately.
She gently put down her coffee cup and glanced out the window.
She saw Big Yellow chasing its tail foolishly in circles on the grass, saw Huanhuan hopping and leaping onto the fence, looking down on its territory which it patrolled every day, and saw Bingbing basking in the sun under the eaves, its belly rising and falling...
Her farm provides a warm home for these furry children.
Meanwhile, countless homeless lives shiver in the cold wind, struggling to find food in garbage dumps.
She recalled her original intention and wish when she decided to take over the farm: wasn't it to let the furry children eat better and be healthier?
This goodwill should not be limited to the farm.
“You’re right, Su Qing.” Shi Wan’s voice was soft, but it carried an undeniable firmness.
“We should definitely do something. With great power comes great responsibility, and I agree with both suggestions. Sterilization prevents tragedies from the source, and feeding the existing homeless population gives them a chance to survive. These are both good ideas.”
She looked at Su Qing, her eyes bright.
"Then you can draft a detailed plan, including budget estimates, partner selection criteria, execution procedures, and follow-up maintenance plans. We need a sustainable, truly implementable plan, is that alright?"
“Okay! Leave it to me.” A glint of light flashed in Su Qing’s eyes, clearly excited that her suggestion had received support. “I will come up with a detailed plan as soon as possible.”
Just then, Xinglin also made progress.
On the screen that had been unfolded to the side, information was scrolling rapidly.
"Star Arrival: Target component confirmed: Precision valve of model XX made in Germany. Reason for customs detention: Defective declaration materials, supplementary proof required."
"Xinglin: I have found three domestic suppliers that can produce similar functional alternatives with an accuracy difference of ±1.5% and a delivery cycle of about 15 days. I have sent the evaluation report to your email address."
"Xinglin: We also found that a European supplier has a small stock of the same model of valves. We can arrange air freight, but the final price will be 40% higher, and the estimated delivery time is 7-10 days."
The efficiency is truly astonishing!
Shi Wan immediately opened her computer and email to check the report sent by Xing Lin.
Domestic alternatives offer high cost-effectiveness, but they sacrifice accuracy slightly and require re-adaptation.
European stock of original parts is expensive, but it can guarantee the original performance of the equipment to the greatest extent and deliver it as quickly as possible.
"Su Qing, what do you think?" Shi Wan pushed the computer screen a little closer to Su Qing, trying to get her professional opinion.
Su Qing quickly browsed through the technical parameter comparisons.
"From the perspective of long-term production and quality control stability, I prefer to use original valves. Although the price increase is painful, it can avoid the frequent debugging and potential risks that may be caused by incompatible parts, which actually saves us costs. Moreover, it can start production almost a week earlier, and the value created may be able to cover the price difference."
Shi Wan nodded; that was what she thought too.
"Then contact the European supplier to confirm the inventory and air freight details, and place the order as soon as possible!"
"receive!"
The decision has been made, and action is being taken swiftly.
Su Qing immediately went to coordinate the procurement matters.
Shi Wan was in charge of fund approval and readily approved this unplanned expenditure.
After dealing with the urgent matter, Shi Wan finally relaxed a little and curled up back on the sofa.
She opened the chat window with Xinglin.
"Agent: Xinglin, we owe you a lot this time, otherwise we would have been searching like headless flies."
"Agent: What are your thoughts on the corporate social responsibility plan proposed by Su Qing?"
"Starfall: You could have found a solution even without me. I just saved you some time."
Xinglin's words were as humble and gentle as ever.
"Starfall: I think the stray cat sterilization and feeding program aligns with the farm's core philosophy and also resonates with your long-held beliefs, right?"
"Starry Night: Moreover, from a professional perspective, data models show that implementing these decisions in the long term can improve brand reputation by more than 17% and effectively improve the living conditions of stray animals in local areas, demonstrating significant social value and positive feedback."
His affirmations always stem from rigorous data and logic, yet they never lack a touch of human understanding and empathy.
Shi Wan would occasionally sigh, wondering how one could raise such a thoughtful and gentle person.
He is almost perfect.
"That's good." Shi Wan felt a warmth in her heart.
She looked out the window and saw Su Qing making a phone call not far away, confirming order details in a capable tone.
The newly hired employees will receive the good news of their acceptance tomorrow.
And a grander, well-intentioned plan is brewing...
The equipment crisis seemed to have brought some trouble to their work, but it also unexpectedly became a driving force for the farm to think more deeply about its responsibilities and duties.
Just like this season of transition from winter to spring, although there is still some snow, the seeds under the soil have already gathered their strength and are ready to break through the soil and welcome a wider and warmer spring.
Big Yellow had somehow brought her frisbee and placed it at Shi Wan's feet, its big, wet eyes full of anticipation.
Shi Wan smiled and patted her head.
"Okay, I know you want to play. Once I'm done with this busy period, I'll take you all to run around on the grass, okay?"
Da Huang was rejected from the invitation to play, but she was not discouraged or frustrated. She nudged Shi Wan's hand with her head, looked at Shi Wan with her gentle beady eyes, and then ran out with the frisbee in her hand, ready to play with her dog.
Xinglin was using her phone to send out interview results to a group.
Su Qing had already immersed herself in her work in the studio.
Shi Wan was preparing to edit some new videos as daily content to post on her social media account when she suddenly heard a long "buzzing" sound.
She paused for a moment and subconsciously looked up, only to find that Su Qing seemed not to have heard her and continued writing the proposal without even looking up.
Shi Wan then realized that the voice wasn't from reality; it must be from the system.
She quickly turned on the screen that she had just turned off.
"Farm size expansion and increased cross-dimensional transaction frequency have been detected, reaching the upgrade threshold."
"The Meow Meow Mimi Farm Integrated Management System will soon undergo an online update to version 2.0."
Main updates:
1. Cross-dimensional trade module optimization: Improve the stability of the transaction link with the Meow Star Resource Department, add intelligent negotiation and logistics tracking functions for bulk commodities, and add voice and video communication functions.
2. Core interaction module upgrade: Open limited-duration voice communication channel (beta version)
3. Farm Management Assistance Extension: Added a sub-module for "Employee (Furry Version) Physical and Mental Health Monitoring".
The upgrade is expected to take 3 minutes. Basic functions will operate normally during this time.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Is the system going to be upgraded again?
It seems to be the official 2.0 version?
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