Chapter 129 Could this be someone's imaginary plot? ...
Perhaps the initial plan for the indoor playground had made Jiang Lili even more cautious. She didn't want all the profits to be reinvested in the new branch. She frowned, hesitating on how to voice her objection, when Cheng Yuntian slowly said, "I'm not thinking about that for now."
Now it was Jiang Lili's turn to be confused, so what exactly did she mean.
"You forgot that these products were designed by others besides you. I want to know what percentage of their current sales you contribute? See if their designs are popular outside. Once your indoor playground opens, the focus will definitely be there." Cheng Yuntian did not forget that the original contract was only for five years, so she always had to make preparations in advance. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but sigh. Jiang Lili's departure would definitely affect the factory.
Jiang Lili heaved a sigh of relief. It wasn't about investing in a new factory. She spoke again with a much more relaxed tone, "Their new products are selling better than before. Perhaps we need younger designers and some fresh ideas."
"To be honest, I'm really afraid that without your design, they won't be able to hold on." Cheng Yuntian smiled bitterly.
"No." Jiang Lili said with certainty.
"You are optimistic about them." Cheng Yuntian said with a smile.
"They are making steady progress, so give them a little more trust." Jiang Lili said in a gentle tone.
"Then let's go and find out the real sales volume first?" Cheng Yuntian said and looked at her.
Jiang Lili quickly understood what she meant, but mentioned to her a warning: "I haven't contacted him privately again, and I'm not sure I can find her again."
"Well, I accept either result." Cheng Yuntian rubbed his temples after saying that. Secretly, she didn't want Jiang Lili to leave Tongqu Players, but she also knew that she couldn't stop her from developing other industries.
"Okay, then I'll try." Jiang Lili lowered her eyes. She also realized Cheng Yuntian's thoughts belatedly, but she didn't quite understand. According to the contract, she still needed to provide two years of designs to Tongqu players. Was she worrying too early?
"Then let's go find them first?" It can be seen that Cheng Yuntian is very positive.
"Okay." Jiang Lili nodded. She hadn't seen He Jian for a long time. When they left last time, they were planning to buy a house, so they should have moved out. Thinking of the small factory before, Jiang Lili couldn't help but look at Cheng Yuntian: "Sister Cheng, where is Manager Zhang's factory now?"
"It's quite far from the original one, and the previous one was too small. After he and I signed a new contract, he chose a new location." Cheng Yuntian went to the new factory with Cheng Dabiao last time.
The two found the place where He Jian and his mother had rented before. After asking around, they found out that they had moved out more than a year ago. However, the landlord was a kind person and offered to take them to their new residence. Jiang Lili naturally couldn't refuse such enthusiasm.
The courtyard house that He Jian and his mother bought was an old house, and the gate looked quite old. Jiang Lili kept looking around while knocking on the door. If they were lucky, they might encounter demolition in the future. The gate opened at this time. Seeing the person outside, He Jian was a little surprised: "Jiang Lili!"
"It's me. I just went to your old place. The landlord said you moved and brought us here." Jiang Lili explained to him.
"Come in first." He Jian stepped aside to let the two in.
"Has Auntie Tian gone to work?"
"Yes, they have been working overtime recently. They said that the frogs in the factory are selling well, and they have an order to rush out." He Jian poured water for the two of them and explained.
Hearing the word "frog", Jiang Lili and Cheng Yuntian looked at each other and saw joy in each other's eyes. This frog was designed by someone else in the factory. The response in Jing City was mediocre, and the orders in Yuncheng were slightly better. Unexpectedly, it would sell well in Quan City. At this time, Cheng Yuntian's previous worries were slightly relieved.
"Are you here to inspect the work? My mother said before that the factory in Beijing authorized production here. The inspection standards are very strict, and they will conduct random inspections at any time." He Jian said and glanced at the two of them.
"That's about right. I came here to have some fun. The college entrance exam is over, so it's time to relax." Jiang Lili said half-truthfully.
"You really should relax. With your grades, you can definitely get into National Tsinghua University." He Jian remembered that she had always been at the top of the list.
"You should be able to go. What about you? Which university are you aiming for?" Jiang Lili said cautiously.
"I will apply to the university near my home. My mother lives alone and I don't want to be too far away from home. If I go to university locally, we can take care of each other." With He Jian's score, it is safer to apply to a university in Quanzhou.
"That's great. When does Aunt Tian get off work?" Jiang Lili asked.
"It's probably seven o'clock. Are you looking for her?" He Jian instantly understood why they came.
"I want to ask something." Jiang Lili felt a little embarrassed for once. It seemed like every time she came, she was bothering them, mother and son.
"That will probably take a while, why don't you sit down for a while?" He Jian said as he turned on the TV in the living room and put away the things on the table.
"What is this?" Jiang Lili stared at the small parts on the table with some confusion.
"This is something from the factory next door where my mom works. I brought it back to make some money for tuition." He Jian explained to her.
"If I help out in those stores, I should get more salary, right?" Jiang Lili asked.
"Yes, but they have to work long-term, and I only have the summer vacation. Others are not happy with it, so I brought some things back from the factory." He Jian had asked before, but when everyone heard that he would only work during the summer vacation, they directly refused.
"Doesn't your mother's factory need anyone?" Cheng Yuntian and his colleagues in Beijing are recruiting summer workers to do work like packing.
"Their factory has always had stable orders, but you need connections to get in." When talking about this, He Jian had a lot to say. After their last visit, he knew that these were all designed by Jiang Lili.
"My father has a factory here. If you are willing, I will go and ask for you tomorrow, but the prerequisite is that you can endure hardship." Cheng Yuntian looked at him after saying this.
"I can endure hardship." He Jian quickly assured that there was still more than a month left, and if he could go to the factory, he would definitely earn more than what he was doing.
"I'll find out for you tomorrow." Cheng Yuntian thought, if there was no job, she would create one, and consider it as her thank you gift to the mother and son.
"Thank you, Director Cheng." He Jian was a little happy.
"It's a little too early to say thank you now." Cheng Yuntian waved at her.
Jiang Lili glanced at the person next to her out of the corner of her eye. She understood Cheng Yuntian's plan almost instantly. She looked at He Jian and reminded him, "If you really go, it's better not to make it public." Manager Zhang probably knew about Cheng Dabiao's industry.
"Lili is right, this matter must be kept secret." Cheng Yuntian nodded.
Now He Jian became hesitant: "You won't let my mother do anything bad, right?"
"Of course not. I'll just ask a few questions at most. Don't worry." Jiang Lili understood his concerns and comforted him in a gentle voice.
"Let's talk about it after my mother comes back." After He Jian understood their thoughts, he didn't dare to agree rashly. He lowered his eyes and stared at the ground. This was probably an exchange of interests, and he couldn't agree to it on behalf of his mother.
A smile flashed in Jiang Lili's eyes. He was becoming more and more cautious now, but this was also a good thing.
"There's no rush. Lili and I will go for a walk around first." Cheng Yuntian said and stood up.
After leaving the yard, Jiang Lili looked at the person next to her: "It's still three hours until seven o'clock. Should we go and rest for a while?"
"That's my plan too. I always feel uncomfortable in someone else's home." After saying that, the two returned to the hotel to rest. Jiang Lili did not forget to call Jiang Yulan at the hotel front desk to report that she was safe.
Jiang Lili was lying on the bed in the hotel, feeling a rare bit confused. She originally thought that she was brought here just for a simple quality control check, but now it seems that she obviously has other plans. Everyone seems to have changed as they grow up. Although she doesn't like this change, she is powerless to stop it. Jiang Lili thinks that partners and friends should be distinguished. After all, there are interests involved between them. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but sigh. Sure enough, once interests are involved, it is not so pure.
In someone else's house, three hours would make you feel uncomfortable, but when you are resting, three hours pass in the blink of an eye. When they knocked on the door again, it was Tian Shufen who opened it. Seeing them, Tian Shufen was a little happy: "Lili, come in."
"Auntie Tian, are you off work?" Jiang Lili asked casually.
"Yes, I just came back too. Xiao Jian is cooking in the kitchen. You guys sit inside." He Jian had just told her why they came. What she meant was that she wanted to listen to what questions they wanted to ask first.
The three of them sat in the living room and chatted for a while, then Tian Shufen took the initiative to ask, "Xiao Jian said you wanted to ask me something?"
"Yes, I would like to ask which product has received the most orders in your workshop recently. Do you know the total output of the workshop?" Cheng Yuntian said in a gentle tone.
"The frog has received the most orders recently. As for production, I only know the daily output of my production line. I can roughly estimate a number, which may not be accurate." Tian Shufen thought that if they only asked these few questions, she could answer.
"Then please help me calculate it. Don't worry, we won't tell anyone else. We just want to know the actual sales volume of each product." Cheng Yuntian explained the reason to her.
Tian Shufen knew that the factory paid licensing fees based on production volume. She looked up at Jiang Lili and confirmed with her, "Lili, you will keep this a secret for me, right?"
"Of course, I may contact you later, okay? Of course, I will also pay a certain amount of compensation." Cheng Yuntian answered Jiang Lili's question before she could.
Tian Shufen's eyes flashed with surprise. She understood what Cheng Yuntian meant. She wanted her to be her eyes and ears. She hesitated and said, "Director Cheng, I can only take care of Xiaojian. This job is very important to me, so I dare not take any risks."
"Sister Tian, don't worry. The data I need each time is only your production and the products with the most orders. I don't need any other information." Cheng Yuntian knew her concerns and comforted her in a gentle tone.
"Are you worried that Director Zhang and his team will lie about production volume?" Tian Shufen asked.
"That's what I mean, especially the product details. To be honest, I don't trust Manager Zhang's character. I promise you that if you lose this job because of me, I can provide you with another job. My dad also has a factory here." After Cheng Yuntian finished speaking, he looked at Tian Shufen.
"Can you give me some time to think about it?" Tian Shufen couldn't make a decision for a moment.
"Of course, we still have to stay here for three days. Just give me an answer before you go back." Cheng Yuntian agreed happily.
Coming out of He Jian's house, Jiang Lili looked at Cheng Yuntian with some confusion: "Sister Cheng, didn't you say before that Uncle Cheng's people were here and Manager Zhang didn't dare to go too far? Why is it now?"
"As long as he doesn't go too far, I still won't look for him, but I must know the real sales volume and the real market data. Manager Zhang paid us the money last year, but there was only the total quantity, no specific details. I want to get the most real market feedback." Cheng Yuntian explained.
"Is that so?" Jiang Lili still had doubts in her eyes, and felt that this seemed a bit too much trouble.
"Your future focus will be on the indoor amusement park. I need to understand the market ahead of time, so I need the most authentic market feedback and, even more importantly, market acumen." Cheng Yuntian was speaking the truth. She had no plans to expand the factory; the current orders from Jing City and Yuncheng were her future goals. She was indeed reluctant to see Jiang Lili leave, but she also knew she couldn't rely on her forever, so she needed to develop her own channels to understand the market.
Jiang Lili nodded to show her understanding. She remembered Aunt Tian's expression when she left, and she guessed that she would agree.
The next day, they didn't go to He Jian's house again, but went directly to the factory. From the workshop to each production line, they set up very standard and the quality was also very good. At least there were no unqualified products in the random inspection. Cheng Yuntian smiled and looked at the people beside him: "Director Zhang, it seems that you are very dedicated and the quality is good."
The man called Director Zhang breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this: "Director Cheng, you don't know, but our factory's most stringent priority is quality control. My brother said that only with strict quality control can the factory last. Now it seems that what he said is right."
"Indeed, quality is something that can be seen. Grasping this point is the long-term solution." Cheng Yuntian nodded in agreement with him. When she looked up, she saw Tian Shufen busy on the production line over there. She quickly looked away.
It was difficult for Tian Shufen to be distracted. Since yesterday, the workshop director had emphasized to them that someone would come to inspect today. He asked them to perform seriously and also emphasized to them not to talk nonsense. She lowered her head and looked at the things in her hands. Cheng Yuntian wanted to ask her, so she wouldn't be talking nonsense, right?
The spot check ended quickly. The two did not stay in the factory any longer, but returned to the hotel. On the way back, Cheng Yuntian was unusually nervous: "We will go back tomorrow. Lili, do you think she will agree to me?"
"I think so. Haven't you even prepared He Jian's work? Why are you not confident now?" Jiang Lili couldn't help but chuckle after she said that.
"Isn't this a way to prepare in advance? But what if she is too cautious and unwilling to agree?" Just as He Jian said before, the vacancies in their factory are basically internal referrals, so it is not easy for her to place people in.
"Then wait a little longer." Jiang Lili's intuition told her that Aunt Tian would agree.
At night, the two had just returned to the hotel after dinner when they were stopped at the door. Tian Shufen glanced at Cheng Yuntian and said quickly, "Director Cheng, I agreed to what you said. This is the number I calculated. There may be a rough difference, but the difference is not that big."
"Okay, I understand. Ask He Jian to report to the factory on Yunqiao Road early tomorrow morning. Someone will make arrangements for him." Cheng Yuntian took the note from her hand.
"Lili, this is a local specialty. Take it back to your mother and others." Tian Shufen said as she stuffed a bag full of things into her hand. Without giving her a chance to refuse, Tian Shufen turned around and ran away.
Jiang Lili stared at the bag in her hand and looked at Cheng Yuntian, saying with a wry smile, "Sister Cheng, shall we go up first?"
"Okay, do you need my help?" Cheng Yuntian looked at her with a smile.
"No, I can carry it." Jiang Lili looked down at the bag in her hand. This could be considered a sweet burden.
Tian Shufen trotted all the way home. He Jian saw the sweat on her forehead and quickly poured her some water: "Why are you running so fast?"
"I'm just afraid of being seen." Tian Shufen took the water from his hand and drank it all.
"There's no need to panic." He Jian comforted.
"I see they seem to have a plan. If we are really discovered, Director Cheng will arrange work for us. This factory is good, but there are too many rules." Tian Shufen put down the cup and explained to him the reason for her answer.
"Well, just do as they say, Mom. When I graduate, you don't have to work anymore. I will support you." He Jian didn't want her to be so tired.
"What nonsense are you talking about? You still have to get married, have a wife, and raise children. It all costs money. Any help from mom would be appreciated." After saying this, Tian Shufen looked at him happily. She was satisfied that he had this thought.
Thinking of her surprise when she saw Jiang Lili, He Jian felt a little depressed. After hesitating for a long time, he couldn't help but ask, "Mom, do you miss your old friends?"
"Why are you asking this suddenly? Is it because Lili is here?" Tian Shufen looked at him in surprise.
"You are very happy to see her. You haven't been this happy for a long time." In the past two years, He Jian has made many new friends and classmates at school, but she is only familiar with the neighbors around her. If it weren't for him, she would not have left her hometown.
"How could that be? I'm very happy on weekdays, and I have many friends here now. Don't think too much. Tomorrow you go to the place that Director Cheng mentioned to report, and someone will arrange a job for you." Tian Shufen repeated Cheng Yuntian's words.
"Okay, I'll do my best." He Jian clenched his fists and decided to ask them tomorrow if they still needed odd jobs.
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Returning to Jing City, Jiang Yulan was moved when she saw the bag of local specialties. "Shufen is so thoughtful. How is she doing now?"
"It's good. He Jian is very sensible now. He stays in the local area to study at university, so the mother and son have someone to take care of them." Jiang Lili said.
"That's good too. It's also worthy of her traveling thousands of miles with He Jian." Jiang Yulan put away the specialties and told her about her trip to Huajianlou Market yesterday.
"How's the progress? Has the furniture factory called?" Jiang Lili asked.
"The progress is quite fast. The furniture factory didn't call us, but your grandfather called us today. He has received the admission letter and has agreed with the postman to deliver it to Ji Yushu tomorrow." Jiang Yulan reminded her not to forget to go back to Yuncheng and perform with Ji Yushu. The stage and people are already set up.
"Then wait for Ji Yushu's call." Jiang Lili said calmly.
The next day, Jiang Lili had just returned from the furniture factory when she heard Jiang Yulan say, "Ji Yushu called and asked you to call him back."
At the appointed time, Ji Yushu waited by the phone. When he heard the ring, he pretended to be reserved and waited by the side, not picking up the phone immediately. After a long while, he slowly answered the phone: "Hello, Lili?"
"Why did you ask me to call you?" Jiang Lili's tone was still full of rejection.
"Lili, before Mingyue came, was I not good to you? You talking to me like this is too sad, isn't it?" Ji Yushu was really sad. How could she and the Jiang family treat her like that? He had been so good to her before.
"Then why don't you think about how you treated me after Ji Mingyue came? Tell me, what do you want from me?" Jiang Lili's tone was already filled with impatience.
"The postman didn't know about our family's affairs, so he delivered your admission letter to me." Ji Yushu didn't say anything extra. He thought she should understand what he meant.
"Then you can just send it directly to my grandfather." Jiang Lili thought, if he agreed to send it over, then everyone would still keep to themselves, but if he was unwilling, then everything that happened next would be his own fault.
"Lili, you became the top scorer in the college entrance examination, which is such a big thing, but you didn't even tell us. The Jiang family celebrated for you before. Now that the admission notice from Tsinghua University has arrived, I will prepare a banquet to celebrate for you. What do you think?" Ji Yushu thought that it would be better for her to agree and not force him to do anything more extreme.
"What if I don't want to?" Jiang Lili snorted coldly.
"Then don't blame me if I do something irrational. Come back, Dad will celebrate for you. I heard that the school gave you a reward of 10,000 yuan, right? Dad also contributed to your admission to Tsinghua University. What do you think?" Ji Yushu thought, if it weren't for the incident with Ji Mingyue and her daughter, all of this would be his now.
Jiang Lili couldn't help but roll her eyes. It turned out he was still thinking about her reward. She pretended to be hesitant, and finally compromised, "Okay, don't touch my notice. I'll go buy the tickets now. You can arrange the banquet yourselves."
"Okay, then I'll wait for you to come back." Ji Yushu smiled happily. Ji Mingyue's method was indeed powerful.
"Wait." Jiang Lili began to doubt the veracity of the previous plot. It was 1999, and it wasn't the era when people could just go to school with just a notification. With Ji Yushu's knowledge, how could he still be the richest man in the plot? Jiang Lili began to wonder if she was watching a plot made up by someone else.
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