Chapter 138 138 It should be usable next year, right?
This name made both mother and daughter a little stunned. To be honest, since Song Zhenzhen left the factory, they have not been in contact again except for that time when they asked about Ye Qiuju's whereabouts. What does it mean that she suddenly sent a basket of flowers?
Jiang Yulan subconsciously disliked anyone associated with Ye Qiuju. She stared at the flower basket and frowned, "What does she mean by this?"
"I don't know either. I guess she just wanted to congratulate us. If she has other plans, she will come to us." Jiang Lili didn't care.
"Yeah, let's do this. We should be happy on a day like today." Jiang Yulan quickly adjusted her mood. This was completely different from her previous job at Tongqu Players. There, Lili had earned the shares with her own talents, but in this Baby Park, Lili was the biggest boss. Thinking of this, she suddenly felt full of strength.
Jiang Lili had also explained to her about Cheng Yuntian's investment. In addition to the need for funds, she valued Cheng Dabiao's connections more. Jiang Yulan felt that she had thought too simply.
The flower baskets were piled up at the entrance. Jiang Lili called to Jiang Yulan, "Mom, let's move those flower baskets over there first. We can't let them block Miaowu's way. We still need them to divert the water."
"I'll move them, you just stay here," Jiang Yulan said as she picked up the two flower baskets and placed them on the side of the store. At that moment, Lu Hongzhe and the others appeared at the door. Jiang Liangbo stared at the money rabbit in front of him, which was taller than him, and asked, "Lili, can I have two of these at home?"
"I guess not now. These three were specially approved for me to produce by Sister Cheng. But your words remind me that maybe we can mass-produce large ones like this and put them at home as decorations. I think someone should be willing to buy them." Jiang Lili said with a smile.
"Okay, tell Sister Cheng right away. If it's produced, I'll be the first to buy it. Besides home, I can also put it in the office." Jiang Liangbo's eyes were always on Qiantu.
"He's right. I think it's a good place to put it at home." Lu Ziming prefers Wangbao.
"Okay, when Sister Cheng comes, I will tell her your needs. You are our potential customers." Jiang Lili thought, potential customers are everywhere.
"Tell me what?" Cheng Yuntian, who arrived late, only heard this sentence.
"If we mass-produce this thing, I think it will definitely be popular." Jiang Liangbo pointed at the eyes of the money rabbit. This money rabbit has golden ingots in its hands, which is a good omen at first glance.
"Will it?" Cheng Yuntian's tone was a little doubtful. When Jiang Lili asked for them, she thought of using them to attract children's attention. She didn't expect that someone would like them?
"Of course, not only he likes it, I like it too." Lu Ziming echoed from the side.
"Then I'll think about it." After saying that, she looked at Jiang Lili and glanced around. There weren't many people around at the moment, so she asked, "Do you want to set off firecrackers?"
"It's not time to set off firecrackers yet." Jiang Lili pointed over there, where Jiang Yulan had already prepared the firecrackers and was waiting for the auspicious time to light them.
"Then I guess some people will come to watch the fun after it's released." Cheng Yuntian's gaze shifted to the interior layout. She has been very busy recently, and this is her first time here after the decoration was completed.
"I guess. There's no rush. Everyone knew what this store does during the renovation period." Jiang Lili said calmly, but she was actually unsure in her heart. She couldn't lose her temper in front of others.
"When the kindergarten is out of school in the afternoon and everyone passes by here, they will know that this place is open. You chose a good time." Cheng Yuntian said.
"Well, I guess someone will come during the winter vacation." After Jiang Lili said this, Jiang Yulan on the other end reminded her that the auspicious time had arrived.
She picked up the match and was about to light the firecrackers, but when she was only one step away, the match was snatched away from her hand, and then Lu Hongzhe's voice was heard: "Aren't you afraid? Let me do it."
Jiang Lili thought about it, then nodded: "Okay, thank you for your help."
Seeing this, Lu Ziming, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but sneer. This guy really was taking advantage of every opportunity to show off. Soon, firecrackers were lit, and the crackling sound rang out. This sound lasted for about five minutes before it stopped. At the end of the firecrackers, everyone said in unison: "Business is booming!"
"Business is booming." Jiang Lili looked at them with a smile, and then the others followed her into the room. The amusement park attracts children, so the colors inside are very bright. Bright colors make people feel happy?
"I really envy the kids nowadays." Jiang Liangbo couldn't help but sigh.
"That's right. We didn't have these things when we were kids." Lu Ziming also echoed.
Jiang Lili was speechless towards the two of them: "Why don't you compare yourself with the previous generation? Doesn't this just prove that life is getting better and better?"
"What is the business model here? You go to school and Aunt Jiang goes to work, so do we need to hire anyone?" Compared to the nonsensical questions of the other two, the questions asked by Lu Hongzhe were much more practical.
"My mother and I really don't have time for single-time pricing, or monthly, quarterly, or annual cards. We need to hire someone to look after this place, but I will stay here for the time being during the winter vacation." Jiang Lili explained.
"Recharge first and then spend?" Lu Hongzhe quickly understood what she meant.
"Yes, if you don't want to do this, you can choose to pay once, but the price will be more expensive." Jiang Lili also adopted this consumption model from later generations.
"That's fine. It just depends on everyone's choice." Lu Hongzhe nodded.
"By the way, the freight that went to Quan City yesterday has returned, and they delivered the goods to me." Jiang Lili glanced at him after she said that. Generally, customers are required to pick up the goods at the station themselves, and a certain fee is required for door-to-door delivery, but yesterday Jiang Lili paid the money but the other party did not accept it.
"Don't feel burdened. All new customers are treated like this for the first time." Lu Hongzhe understood what he meant and explained in a gentle tone.
"That's good. This is a long-term cooperation after all." His words made her feel relieved, and then she turned around and invited others to go to the parents' waiting area.
"Is this shipped from Quan City?" Cheng Yuntian took a sip of the juice in the cup and looked at her in surprise. It tasted exactly the same as what she had drunk in Quan City before.
"Yes, there is a special freight line from Jing City to Quan City. It is very convenient now." Jiang Lili explained to her.
"It's really convenient." As they were talking, Jiang Yulan's slightly excited voice came: "Lili, a guest is coming."
"Okay, I'll be right there," Jiang Lili said as she walked towards the front desk. She also saw the first little customer of the day, a cute little girl. There were also Meow Meows placed in the room, and the little girl's eyes kept falling on Meow Meow, and it was obvious that she liked it.
"Slide." The little girl's eyes quickly moved to the slide over there. Only then did her mother who brought her in look at Jiang Lili and ask, "How much does it cost?"
"Here is a specific price list, you can choose any one freely." Jiang Lili said, pointing to the price list in front of her. The prices were also set by her after investigation.
"Is it so expensive?" The little girl's mother hesitated a little.
"It would be more cost-effective to choose a monthly card," Jiang Lili suggested.
"Let's choose single trip first?" The girl's mother shook her head cautiously and finally chose single trip.
After the first child arrived, other children came in one after another. For a moment, the room was filled with all kinds of children's voices. Cheng Yuntian was the first to leave. She looked at Jiang Lili with sympathy and said in a low voice, "It's too noisy. I'll go back first."
"Sister Cheng, remember to consider our proposal just now." Jiang Liangbo reminded quickly.
"I know!" Cheng Yuntian really planned to give it a try. Seeing the display here today was also a warning to her. In addition to being used as decorations at home, it can be used as decorations in various occasions, and it should sell well.
After Cheng Yuntian left, they also said goodbye. Besides being annoyed by the noise, they also had other things to do. The school was about to have exams, and after the exams it would be winter vacation. They had to squeeze out time to come out and deliver the flower baskets.
"Then be careful on the road." Jiang Yulan glanced at Jiang Lili and asked in a low voice, "Lili, when will you return to school?"
"Let's wait a little longer and see if she will come?" Jiang Lili said, pointing at the flower basket over there.
"Okay, let's see what her real intentions are." Probably because of preconceived notions, Jiang Yulan did not have any good impression of Song Zhenzhen.
As the number of children increased, the room became noisier. Jiang Lili thought, fortunately she had hired someone in advance and they would be able to come over in the afternoon. Otherwise, she might not be able to bear it if she had to stay here.
Sure enough, in the afternoon, Song Zhenzhen appeared. She walked cautiously, and Jiang Lili couldn't help but guess something. Soon, she walked to the front desk and said in a gentle tone, "Lili, long time no see!"
"It's been quite a long time. What's wrong with you?" Jiang Lili said, her eyes falling on her belly.
"Yes, I'm pregnant, almost three months." Perhaps because of her pregnancy, Song Zhenzhen's tone was full of tenderness.
"Congratulations."
"Thank you. Actually, I live nearby as well, and I accidentally found out about your store. I sent you a flower basket because I'm grateful to you. If I hadn't come to Beijing smoothly, I wouldn't have the good life I have now." Song Zhenzhen's tone was full of sincerity.
"This is all due to your own hard work. It has nothing to do with us." Jiang Lili said as she glanced at her. It seemed that she was living a good life. She got what she wanted.
Honestly, meeting familiar people in an unfamiliar city naturally creates a sense of closeness. Song Zhenzhen, who had been about to continue talking, quickly stopped the idea when she heard her words: "I guess you're busy, so I won't bother you. By the way, Ye Qiuju changed jobs because the Ji family knew her address, but it wasn't going well. She was kicked out by the mistress of the house. I guess she'll leave Beijing soon."
Song Zhenzhen's current life was hers because she honestly chose a local, divorced man, rather than trying to have it all like Ye Qiuju, who worked as a nanny in someone else's home while harboring inappropriate thoughts. It wasn't unfair for her to be kicked out, but whether it was her or Ye Qiuju, she probably wouldn't look down on their way of living, right? She came here today just to tell her that she had no other intention in sending the flower basket, but simply expressed gratitude, grateful that the factory had given her the opportunity to come to Beijing. She lowered her eyes to look at her belly, feeling really good. She could finally put down roots in Beijing from now on.
As for her original idea, it now seemed a bit fanciful. Even in a strange city, with Ye Qiuju around, how could Jiang Lili and the others be willing to be friends with her? Thinking of this, Song Zhenzhen put away her unrealistic thoughts. So be it. Now that she had taken root in Beijing, she should also make new friends.
After Song Zhenzhen left, Jiang Yulan came over and asked, "What did she say when she came over just now?"
"She said the flower basket was a token of her gratitude to us. Looking at her current state, she should be living the life she wanted." Jiang Lili guessed.
"I think so. Judging from her condition, she should be pregnant. I guess she will calm down." Jiang Yulan said.
"She said that Ye Qiuju was kicked out by her current master and will probably leave Beijing soon. It turns out that as long as a woman is cruel enough, hard times will not catch up with her." Jiang Lili admired Ye Qiuju's cruelty in this regard.
"You might have felt happy to hear such news before, but now you can only feel pity for the child." Jiang Yulan said and shook her head.
"That proves that you have completely let it go." Jiang Lili said as she held her hand. She had completely let it go, and she was happy for her.
"You should go back to school tomorrow. I don't know when Tongtong will finish her exams. It will be lively at home when your grandpa and others come over." After saying this, Jiang Yulan began to make arrangements for moving to the new house. She prepared new bedding for each room, as well as small things like slippers. She seemed not to have been so excited for a long time.
"I guess it will be soon." Jiang Lili also missed them. She glanced at Zhang Yue over there. The store will be handed over to her tomorrow, and she didn't know if she could do it?
"It's still early, you should go back to school directly. I will go back to the factory by myself later. This way you can sleep a little longer in school tomorrow morning." Jiang Yulan suggested.
"Okay, let's go eat first." Jiang Lili touched her stomach. She was hungry.
After the mother and daughter finished their meal, they quickly parted ways and returned to the dormitory. Dong Qiuyun was in the library at the moment. Jiang Lili hesitated and did not join in the fun. She usually studied and reviewed seriously, so she should not need to go to the library to cram. She didn't have time for a nap today, so she planned to go to bed early.
Before she went to bed, Dong Qiuyun came back with the others. Seeing her, Dong Qiuyun was a little surprised: "Lili, didn't you say you would be back tomorrow?"
"Come back early after you finish your work today so you can sleep in longer tomorrow morning," Jiang Lili explained.
"That's true. Do you all go home after the exam?" Dong Qiuyun asked.
"Yes, what else?" Upon hearing this, the others couldn't help but look at Dong Qiuyun.
"I want to play for two days before going back." Dong Qiuyun said in a low voice, but now it seems that no one agrees with her.
"It's better to arrive at school early. I want to go back now anyway." Xiao Wen said in the dormitory.
"Okay, then how about we all come early and go out to play together?" Dong Qiuyun said and looked at Jiang Lili.
"Just call me when the time comes. I'll be spending the New Year in Beijing this year, and I'll be there whenever you call." Jiang Lili expressed her attitude.
"You said it yourself." Dong Qiuyun almost made a pinky promise with her.
"A gentleman's word is as good as gold." Jiang Lili promised.
"Okay, it's happily decided. Now we just have to wait for the exam. The sooner we pass it, the sooner we can pass it."
In the last week of school, Jiang Lili didn't meet Lu Hongzhe and the others again. Then she thought, the school is so big, it's normal not to meet them. It was a coincidence that they met before.
Everyone was busy with their final exams, and Jiang Qitong in Yuncheng was no exception. She counted the days on her fingers, eager to go to Jing City. Zhou Qingfen, braiding her hair, overheard her mumbling and asked, "Do you like Jing City, or is it because Lili and Aunt are there?"
Jiang Qitong was a little puzzled: "Is there any difference?"
"Of course." Zhou Qingfen said as she tied the last braid for her. She put down the comb and spoke in a serious tone.
Jiang Qitong thought carefully after hearing this, and then replied, "Mom, I like both. I like Beijing and I also like that Lili and her family are in Beijing. Auntie and Lili moved to Beijing, so can we move there too?"
"Moving to Beijing is a bit difficult." Although Zhou Qingfen has already leaned towards living in Beijing, she is still a little nervous at this moment, wondering if she has really made the right decision.
"Okay then, let's go to Beijing every summer and winter vacation. Sister Lili said that my aunt has reserved a room for me." Jiang Qitong made a decision quickly.
Zhou Qingfen reached out and tapped her forehead, smiling and saying, "It will be soon. We will be able to meet your aunt and the others soon."
"Will Dad join us?" Jiang Qitong asked.
"He will come later." Zhou Qingfen's current plan is to take Tongtong to Beijing for development first, and Jiang Aiguo will still keep his job in Yuncheng as a fallback for their trial and error. If she settles down there, he will resign and come here to find a suitable job.
"Well, it's a pity that the exam isn't here yet." After saying that, she sighed in a serious manner.
"Why are you in such a hurry?" Zhou Qingfen patted her little head, then took her hand to go eat together.
The exam days passed quickly, and after the exams it was time to leave school. Compared to other people in the dormitory, Jiang Lili didn't have much to take back with her. She only brought some clothes to school every week, so when she left, she had very little stuff.
At the school gate, she met Lu Hongzhe and asked him curiously, "Where are Brother Jiang and the others?"
"When we go back, is this all you have?" Lu Hongzhe's eyes fell on the handbag in her hand.
"Yes, nothing. How about you?" Jiang Lili glanced at his empty hands.
"We usually spend very little time at school," Lu Hongzhe explained.
"Oh." Jiang Lili nodded, silently guessing the purpose of his appearance here.
"Where are you going? I'll take you there." Lu Hongzhe asked.
"Let's go to the factory." Jiang Lili said and glanced at him. Ms. Jiang Yulan finally got her driver's license and had found a used car. They planned to wait until this weekend when she was not at work to pay and pick up the car.
"When will Aunt Jiang have her holiday?" Lu Hongzhe smiled when he saw her get on the passenger seat.
"It's probably the end of the year. Uncle Lu and the others will probably be busy by then and won't have time to come over, right?" Jiang Lili asked.
"Yes, but grandpa should come early. When Grandpa Jiang comes, maybe we can let them keep him company?" Lu Hongzhe asked.
"I'm not sure. I have to wait until Tongtong and my aunt are on vacation before I can come over." Counting the days, it should be soon.
"Then I'll tell Grandpa tonight. My parents are worried about him being alone, so I'll let him stay with Grandpa Jiang and the others."
"That's good. They will feel comfortable having a companion along the way." Jiang Lili agreed.
The two chatted all the way to the factory. Jiang Lili opened the car door, and the person next to her had already gotten out of the car to carry her handbag in the back seat.
It was not yet time to get off work, so Jiang Lili went back to her room to pack some things so that she could take them to her new house on the weekend. When she finished, she heard Cheng Yuntian's voice outside: "Is Lili back?"
"It's me, Sister Cheng." Jiang Lili opened the door and glanced at Cheng Yuntian, silently asking her what was the matter?
"Come with me to the workshop. I think the suggestion made by Jiang Liangbo and the others last time is feasible. The workshop has already started formal production, but the designs are all the same as before. I'm thinking about whether I should change the designs again?" She was taking exams during this period, and Cheng Yuntian didn't dare to disturb her. Now that he knows she is back, won't he conscript her?
"Sister Cheng, maybe we can let Wen Yu and the others give it a try?" Jiang Lili suggested.
"They are here. Aren't they asking you to go over and listen to their ideas? Of course, it would be even better if you have better ideas." Cheng Yuntiao would not mind a lack of ideas.
Now it was Jiang Lili's turn to feel helpless, but she still nodded: "Okay, then let's go and listen to their ideas together?"
When the two arrived at the workshop, Yan Wenyu and others were discussing with Zhao Dong. The design department's idea this time was to use winter themes, such as snowman hats, red candied haws and other elements. Zhao Dong did not object, but instead discussed whether to release the remaining three season themes together.
"Sister Cheng is here." Yan Wenyu looked at Cheng Yuntian sharply.
"Sister Cheng, Lili, what do you think of the main theme of winter?" Yan Wenyu asked.
"It's quite good, suitable for the occasion, and it's nice to put it outdoors." Jiang Lili was the first to confirm her idea, and Wen Yu was visibly happy.
"I think it's a good idea too. Do you have any other ideas?" Cheng Yuntian said to Jiang Lili.
"Add another New Year theme? Red Tang suits. As for whether to bring your zodiac sign, we can discuss it later."
"Forget about the zodiac signs. Wouldn't it be awkward to see them after a year?" Zhao Dong directly rejected it.
"Not necessarily. Some people like babies with Chinese zodiac signs. People with Chinese zodiac signs can produce fewer babies." Cheng Yuntian disagreed.
"The New Year theme makes me feel festive just thinking about it. Lili's idea is indeed the best." After Yan Wenyu finished speaking, she looked at Jiang Lili. Compared to her, she was still far behind.
"Seasonal themes are also very good. The New Year theme is probably a limited edition, and the seasons are different." Jiang Lili said and looked at her. She has made great progress compared to before.
"Your ideas are all very good. The dolls produced in the workshop now are based on the previous ones, so what you need to do now is to draw the blueprints quickly, okay?" Cheng Yuntian interrupted the two people's business flattery.
"Okay. I'll go right away," Yan Wenyu agreed quickly.
"I'll draw it tomorrow." Jiang Lili said she had other plans for today.
"It's still a while before the Chinese New Year, but we have to hurry up and produce the design." Cheng Yuntian hopes that it can be produced sooner. After all, it is a New Year limited edition. But it doesn't matter. It should be usable next year, right?
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
