Chapter 57 57 Do you still want to find a child to try?
Although Jiang Lili had been prepared for the market to follow suit, she hadn't expected it to happen so quickly. The others were also surprised: "So soon?"
"That's right, but I observed it carefully. Although the price is cheap, the workmanship is very rough and it is unlikely to be replaced in a short time." Jiang Jianyi's words were meant to comfort Jiang Lili.
Jiang Lili shook her head. The rough workmanship was no longer the main issue. As long as similar products appeared on the market, Factory One would inevitably be affected. It was unknown whether Director Yang's side would be affected. Fortunately, they had received a large order from Jincheng before this, which should ease their current anxiety.
"This phenomenon is very common. In the past, whenever the cotton mill came up with some nice-looking patterns that sold well, other mills would follow suit. Director Yang should have a way to deal with it." Jiang Yulan said from the side.
"This kind of thing is hard to prevent. Engaging in a price war is the worst option. Just maintain good quality control and keep doing it." This is Lu Jiaze's opinion.
"I think so too. Director Yang is very experienced and must have a way to deal with it. Let's eat first." Jiang Lili reminded everyone to eat first.
As Jiang Jianyi sat down, he remembered how happy they looked when he pushed the door open. He couldn't help but ask, "Did something happen? You seemed so happy just now."
"It's a double blessing. Mom submitted her resignation, and I got first place in the monthly exam, with Lu Jiaze second." Jiang Lili said in a light tone.
"It's really a double blessing." What Jiang Jianyi didn't say was that he had recently heard that the list of laid-off workers in many factories had increased, so it was a good thing that Jiang Yulan resigned early.
While the family was happily enjoying their meal, Zhao Dong was cursing at Factory One. After cursing the man's ancestors for eighteen generations, he looked at Director Yang and said, "Director Yang, what do you think we should do about this?"
"Let's complete the order from Jincheng first. This isn't the first time this has happened, so don't get excited." Although he said this, Director Dao Yang's tone was tired. He had been rushing to complete the order from Jincheng recently, and he didn't expect that someone would follow suit at this time. He was afraid that the same situation would happen in Jincheng as well.
"But can the situation be the same as before?" In the past, there was no need to worry about being laid off, but now the word "laid off" is like a knife hanging over my head, and I feel like it will fall at any time.
"No one can do anything about this. Let's complete the orders in hand first and pay attention to quality control. This is the most important thing." Director Yang now only prays that this kind of counterfeit goods will not develop to Jincheng, otherwise there will be no way out.
"Should we ask Lili to design other new models?" Zhao Dong felt that only in this situation could the factory always stay ahead.
"It might be a bit difficult." Director Yang said, shaking his head.
"Ah, why? She doesn't want to?" Zhao Dong was a little surprised. Lili shouldn't be that kind of person.
"It's not a question of willingness. She had already invested in Tongqu Players through technology before this." Director Yang shook his head with some regret. It was impossible for the factory to offer such conditions, so he could understand Jiang Lili's choice.
"Tongqu Players is the current name of the second factory, right?" Zhao Dong vaguely heard of it.
"Yes, now it has changed its name to Tongqu Player, and it will still be our competitor in the future." Director Yang nodded, with helplessness in his tone.
"Oh, okay." Zhao Dong couldn't help but lower his head after saying that.
"Okay, don't be discouraged. The battle hasn't even started yet, and you're already discouraged." Director Yang signaled him to cheer up.
"I'm just worried. I heard that they sell it cheaper than us. How about we sell it cheaper too?" Zhao Dong asked tentatively.
"You will lose if you fight a price war. Don't worry about these things. Go back to the workshop and get busy." Director Yang urged.
"How can I not be worried? This concerns our jobs." Zhao Dong whispered.
Cheng Yuntian also knew about the counterfeit cross-dressing dolls. She couldn't help but sigh: "I don't know if Factory No. 1 has registered the copyright. People's copyright awareness is still too poor nowadays." Although registering it would not prevent such things from happening, it could at least serve as a deterrent.
She glanced at the fake ugly dolls, wondering what these people were thinking, why they had to follow in others' footsteps. The workshop was being renovated, and she was not idle either, customizing new packaging and making blind boxes according to Jiang Lili's previous suggestion. There were not many workers in the factory at the moment, and she was still looking for people, but there was no rush for the workers on the assembly line. As for Jiang Yulan's position, she had a few suitable ones, such as warehouse manager and her own logistics office. She was computer literate, so both positions were suitable for her. She planned to mention it to Jiang Lili the next time she saw her.
Jiang Yulan became a shareholder of Tongqu Player, and Jiang Lili also became busy. She drew the drawings of the two new models she had thought of last time, and marked various functions on the drawings. She took out the drawings from her room and put them in her schoolbag. She had already made an appointment with Cheng Yuntian to discuss this matter today.
"Isn't this an ordinary doll?" Cheng Yuntian stared at her drawing in a daze.
"I guess so. It just has an extra function. When you speak, it will speak along, which is equivalent to applying the function of a tape recorder. This is very suitable for children under three years old. As for the appearance, it can do various cute actions, and you can also choose characters from cartoons." Jiang Lili explained.
"A repeater costs more than two hundred yuan. Isn't it a bit too expensive?" Cheng Yuntian's face was full of surprise. Although she didn't want to go for the affordable route, this one was too expensive.
"The cost doesn't have to be so high if you do it yourself." Jiang Lili reminded.
"If we do it ourselves, we'll have to hire new technicians?" Cheng Yuntian began to consider this possibility.
"Yes, so many people are laid off now. The principle of the repeater is not difficult. We can just recruit people to do it. As for the doll outside, the equipment on the production line can make it. We can also record some nursery rhymes or simple English words into it. Aren't people paying attention to children's studies now? It can also help them learn English, or record the multiplication table and ancient poems." Jiang Lili continued to propose.
"Okay, what about this?" Cheng Yuntian stared at the word "teeth glue" on her drawing, a little confused.
"This is suitable for babies in the oral stage. Parenting books describe how to deal with children's oral stage. You can also put some fruits in it so that the child can taste the juice of the fruit when biting it. So the most important thing is the right material." Jiang Lili explained.
"It sounds good. As long as the materials are selected, it's very simple. You can give it a try." Cheng Yuntian said as he glanced at the parenting book she handed over. She was a little surprised: "Do you usually read books like this?"
"I didn't go to read it on purpose. I just happened to see it when I went to the bookstore last time." Jiang Lili made up an excuse casually.
Cheng Yuntian nodded and pointed at her first drawing. "We need to experiment with the cost first. If it's too expensive, we won't do it for now."
"I'm fine with either. You decide." Jiang Lili nodded to show her understanding.
"Okay, by the way, I saw the same cross-dressing dolls appeared on the market recently. Since Factory No. 1 didn't contact you, go back and think of new models." Cheng Yuntian asked tentatively.
"Don't worry, I'm a very principled person." Jiang Lili responded with a smile.
"Of course I believe you, I'm just a little worried about the current situation of Factory 1." Cheng Yuntian was not completely lying. After all, only competitors can promote your progress.
"It should be okay for now. We still need to work overtime to fulfill the big orders from Jincheng. The market in Jincheng is so big that it should be enough for them to last for a while." Jiang Lili said.
"You also helped to connect with the Jincheng market, right?" Cheng Yuntian had heard a little about this matter. Director Yang was able to successfully reach cooperation with Jincheng thanks to her help.
Jiang Lili thought that Lu Jiaze was also one of her connections, so there was nothing wrong with saying that. So she responded with a smile. She understood what Cheng Yuntian meant.
Seeing that she neither admitted nor refused, Cheng Yuntian probably understood what she meant, so he smiled and said, "Let's stop here today. I'll come to you when there is progress."
"Okay, by the way, have you started processing those pull-back cars?" Jiang Lili asked casually. "The custom packaging won't arrive until tomorrow. If everything goes well, they can be sent to the supply and marketing cooperative the day after tomorrow." After the goods arrived, Cheng Yuntian could only rely on her father's connections.
"Regarding Sister Jiang's work, what do you think about what I said before?" Cheng Yuntian couldn't help but raise his lips after saying this. The way they addressed each other was really a mess.
"My mother thinks the office over there in the warehouse is pretty good." This was the result of their family's discussion. The environment over there in the warehouse might not be as good as the logistics office, but the tasks there are simple and not too complicated. Logistics is different because you have to be responsible for everything.
"Okay, Sister Jiang, you can come to work directly once you are ready. It just so happens that the first batch of goods from the factory is about to be shipped out." Cheng Yuntian said.
"Okay, I'll tell her. I'll go back first. If you have anything, you can call this number. My grandpa will tell me when the time comes." Jiang Lili left her Jiang Aiguo's phone number.
After separating from Cheng Yuntian, Jiang Lili returned to the cotton mill. Today was a holiday. Jiang Yulan had completed all the formalities yesterday. They planned to buy a bicycle today, and she would start working officially on Monday.
The mother and daughter actually didn't have high requirements for the bicycle, as long as it could be ridden. As for the appearance, they didn't care even more. Finally, after a discussion, the mother and daughter chose a black bicycle. Compared with the previous 28-inch bicycle, this one was much smaller, and Jiang Yulan found it very easy to ride.
On the way back, Jiang Yulan rode her bike and took Jiang Lili back to the cotton mill. In order to avoid the last incident from happening again, they would not leave their keys lying around this time.
The mother and daughter each had one key, but Jiang Lili felt that she would not have the chance to ride a bike, so she put the key in the drawer of her room.
After finishing all this, the mother and daughter went to eat next door. When they walked downstairs, they happened to run into Jiang Aiguo. He stared at the brand new black bicycle in the carport and asked, "Is that the new bike you bought?"
"Yes, it's very light to ride." Jiang Yulan's tone was full of satisfaction.
"Why did you choose black? I thought you would choose red. At worst, pink will be fine." Jiang Aiguo was a little confused as to why they chose black.
"Uncle, you are just following the stereotype. Women also have the right to like black. Just wait and see, when Tongtong goes to junior high school, she will definitely like black." Jiang Lili said with certainty. She had gone through the same thing back then.
"What nonsense are you talking about? Doesn't Tongtong like pink?" Jiang Aiguo felt that Jiang Qitong definitely didn't like black.
"I told you it's junior high school. If you don't believe me, just wait." Jiang Lili's tone was full of confidence.
"Okay, then we'll wait. Sister, are you going to work at Tongqu Player next Monday?" Jiang Aiguo's tone was full of concern.
"Yes, I'll go next Monday." Jiang Yulan was still a little nervous when she said this, but when she thought about how she had become more and more proficient in typing, she gradually felt more confident.
"Have you discussed everything about salary and other things?" Although she is a shareholder, these basic rights and interests still need to be guaranteed.
Jiang Lili watched them talking about various details with a smile on her face, and couldn't help but raise the corners of her lips. That's great, this can be considered a new starting point for the family.
*
After the results came out, Ji Mingyue was in a bad mood. As soon as she got back, Ye Qiuju asked directly, "How was it? Did you get first place this time?"
"No." Ji Mingyue shook her head.
"Of course not. Didn't you say last time that you would get first place this time? Then she won't be the first again this time." Ye Qiuju's face looked a little ugly. In her opinion, if Ji Mingyue couldn't get first place, then Jiang Lili couldn't be the first either. Unfortunately, she was the first.
"Why are you so useless?" Ye Qiuju's tone was full of complaints. No one knew the hatred she felt towards Jiang Yulan and her daughter. It was obvious that Ji Yushu was the culprit, but she hated them, mother and daughter.
"If you are useless, just go and take the exam yourself. Don't you think about what resources others have had since childhood and what resources I have?" Ji Mingyue said with a look of sarcasm on her face. It was a mockery of herself. She started to make excuses now because she subconsciously felt that even next time, she still could not surpass Jiang Lili.
"Forget it, as long as you are happy. Anyway, your father will be very happy that Jiang Lili got the first place in the exam. He will treat Jiang Lili better then. Don't cry." Ye Qiuju glared at her after saying that.
Ji Mingyue didn't say anything. As someone who only graduated from elementary school, she had no idea about grades. Her eyes fell on her belly. "Didn't Dad say he would take you for an ultrasound? Why haven't you gone yet?"
"We'll be able to see more clearly if we wait a little longer. Besides, this baby is definitely a boy." Ye Qiuju was still full of confidence. Ji Mingyue didn't know where her confidence came from: "You should check it out."
"I see. By the way, you are right." Ye Qiuju's eyes were filled with gossip.
"What do you mean I'm right?" Ji Mingyue was a little confused.
"Your aunt, she really ran away." Ye Qiuju's tone was a little gloating.
"How do you know?" Ji Mingyue didn't think Song Zhenzhen would come and tell her in advance.
"Your third uncle said so. He went to look for your aunt today, but the landlord said she had moved out a few days ago. He thought she had moved back to our place, so he came straight here." Ye Qiuju started to scold Song Zhenzhen for being heartless and ungrateful, and for leaving without even telling her.
"He and Yao Yan are divorced?" Ji Mingyue was more concerned about this matter.
"Divorce. Yao Yan is determined to divorce and has even hired a lawyer." No one expected Yao Yan to be so determined.
"She got a good deal." Ji Mingyue sneered. She was the one who got the benefits of the divorce.
"That's right. I heard he has several thousand dollars." Ye Qiuju's tone was full of envy.
"Then you should find a way to get Dad's money." Ji Mingyue said casually.
"Let's talk about this after I give birth to a son. Go cook some dumplings for me. I'm hungry again." Ye Qiuju said and started to order Ji Mingyue around.
"Isn't your belly still big?" Ji Mingyue didn't want to move.
"Hasn't the pregnancy just been secured? It's better to be safe than sorry. Go quickly." Ye Qiuju said and lay down on the bed. Seeing this, Ji Mingyue could only go to the kitchen with a cold face.
It has been almost a week since the monthly exam. Everyone's ranking syndrome has disappeared, and they have returned to their usual energy after class. It has been more than a month since I came here, and Lu Jiaze has made friends again. Today, my class played a friendly basketball match with other classes.
After changing his clothes and going to the playground, he found out that the person playing basketball with them was from Zheng Gaoyang's class. He was holding a basketball and talking to Ji Mingyue. Lu Jiaze quickly turned around and walked towards his own class.
In such activities, the other students in the class were cheerleaders. Jiang Lili originally wanted to do her homework in the classroom, but was pulled out by Ke Sisi. She thought that Ke Sisi was right, and studying should also be a combination of work and rest.
Both cheerleaders cheered for their classes. Ji Mingyue didn't say anything. Her eyes stayed on the two people on the basketball court. Zheng Gaoyang's attack value had reached 80, while Lu Jiaze's was still zero. She lowered her eyes and thought about her next arrangements.
With Wu Juyue and Zheng Gaoyang around, she had no extra time to pursue Lu Jiaze. Perhaps her only chance was university. Judging from the grades of these two people, they would not be in the same university as her, but she had a chance to go to the same university as Lu Jiaze, provided that her grades did not decline any further.
Zheng Gaoyang felt somewhat displeased when he noticed her gaze on Lu Jiaze, and he also looked at Lu Jiaze with some displeasure. Facing his constant targeting, Lu Jiaze would not tolerate it, and he directly passed him and made a successful shot. For a moment, Zheng Gaoyang's face became very ugly.
Everyone had a strong sense of collective honor. When Class 7 scored, everyone applauded loudly. Jiang Lili was also infected by this atmosphere and began to cheer along with everyone. In the end, Class 7 won the game with an advantage of 18 points.
Zheng Gaoyang's attitude on the field was too obvious, and Ke Sisi was a little puzzled: "Lili, I remember that Zheng Gaoyang also worked at the cotton mill. Why does he seem to be at odds with Lu Jiaze?"
"I think so. I'm not too sure." Jiang Lili didn't expect that they were not rivals in love at this time, but this is what happened when they met.
Thinking about her own strategy, Ji Mingyue deliberately dawdled until most of the classmates had left. Then she walked over to Zheng Gaoyang and handed him her handkerchief: "Wipe your sweat. You performed very well today."
"It's a pity that the gap is quite wide." Zheng Gaoyang was not happy about this sentence.
"It's just a friendly match, winning or losing is not important. Just keep working hard in the next game." Ji Mingyue continued to comfort him.
"You're right, I'll try harder next time." Since her grades couldn't compare to his, he still didn't believe it in basketball.
"I believe you. I'll go back to the classroom first." Ji Mingyue said and waved at him.
"Wait, Mingyue, which university do you want to apply to in the future?" After the results of this monthly exam came out, Zheng Gaoyang realized her shortcomings, so she wanted to use Ji Mingyue as motivation to start working hard.
"But I haven't thought about it yet?" Ji Mingyue smiled at him.
"Then remember to tell me if you've made up your mind." Zheng Gaoyang looked at her with sparkling eyes. In his opinion, this was also a tacit confession.
"Okay." Ji Mingyue was afraid that her attack value would drop so she couldn't reject him directly and decided to stabilize him first.
"Then go back to the classroom. Most of your classmates have gone back," he reminded.
Ji Mingyue trotted back to the classroom and took her seat. She sighed in frustration. How could Zheng Gaoyang not understand the situation at all? It was so annoying.
Everyone was in high spirits after winning the friendly match, until Jian Hongmei came in. "It seems everyone is very happy about winning the game. I hope everyone can keep up this momentum and get good grades in every exam."
Everyone was used to the teacher always bringing up the exam at the end of any topic, so everyone responded loudly.
*
On Jiang Yulan's second week at work, she came home from get off work and said to Jiang Lili, "Boss Cheng asked you to come to the factory tomorrow at noon."
"Is the toothpaste made?" Jiang Lili asked casually, and put away the story she had just written. She didn't want anyone to know her pen name. She always felt that people who knew her would feel ashamed to read what she wrote.
"Well, it's done. These kids are so lucky now. You used to suck your fingers all the time, so I applied Coptis chinensis on your hands every time. After a few times, you stopped sucking them." Jiang Yulan's eyes were full of smiles when she recalled Jiang Lili's childhood.
Jiang Lili couldn't help but cover her face, and then she thought that her soul as an adult could not control the instincts of a baby's body, let alone a real baby, so the production of teethers was very necessary.
"I've seen that thing. It feels very soft and is very suitable for children when they are teething. Teething should be itchy and they always want to chew on things." Jiang Yulan has also recently started reading various parenting books to understand the needs of children of this age. Although she only works in the warehouse, the interests of the factory are closely related to them.
It was noon the next day, and Jiang Lili went straight to the toy factory to eat. The food tasted surprisingly good. Cheng Yuntian looked at her with a hint of pride: "How is it? It tastes good, right? I always think the cafeteria is as important as the production line."
"Your idea has already defeated 50% of the bosses." Jiang Lili gave her a thumbs up.
Cheng Yuntian accepted her compliment frankly. After dinner, she and Jiang Lili went directly to her office. The teether sample was already in her office. Jiang Lili took a look at it, then touched it. It was good. Then she nodded and asked, "Have you tried it with children in the oral stage?"
"Do we still need to find a child to try it?" Cheng Yuntian couldn't help but frown.
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