Chapter 55 55 Ten Percent of Shares
Lu Jiaze shielded Jiang Lili behind him and looked at Cheng Yuntian warily: "Who are you?"
Seeing his defensiveness, Cheng Yuntian smiled gently: "Don't be so nervous, I don't mean any harm."
Jiang Lili patted Lu Jiaze's shoulder, shook her head and said, "It's okay, I've seen her."
Hearing this, Cheng Yuntian couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. It seemed that he was not the only one who remembered what happened that day.
Lu Jiaze was still a little worried and pointed to a place not far away: "I'll wait for you over there."
"Yeah." Jiang Lili nodded, then walked towards Cheng Yuntian.
"I didn't expect you still remembered me." Cheng Yuntian expressed his kindness to her.
"Not many people go to Factory 2." Jiang Lili explained simply.
"Then I guess you have guessed why I came to see you?" Cheng Yuntian felt that the girl in front of him was too calm, not like a high school student.
"I don't know." Jiang Lili looked at her with a smile.
Cheng Yuntian chuckled, then said seriously, "I've officially purchased the second factory and plan to continue in this business, so I'd like to ask you to cooperate with me. I can give you what the first factory can give you."
Jiang Lili wasn't one to drag her feet. Seeing this, she got straight to the point and said, "I don't need a partner. My condition is a stake."
"Invest?" Cheng Yuntian was a little surprised. He obviously didn't expect that she had such ambition.
"Yes, I want a stake, a technology stake. I can provide a new toy design every month, but I want a 10% stake and a job." Jiang Lili calmly stated her needs.
"I need to think carefully about the shares. Won't you consider other conditions?" Cheng Yuntian looked at Jiang Lili, telling her that the conditions she proposed were a bit too harsh.
"These are my only two conditions. I won't consider the others. After all, I'm currently cooperating very happily with Factory 1." Jiang Lili said calmly.
Cheng Yuntian hesitated for a moment, then said seriously, "Can you let me think about it? I'll give you an answer in three days."
"Of course." The choice is two-way, Jiang Lili nodded.
After Cheng Yuntian left, she walked over to Lu Jiaze and took the initiative to explain, "She bought the Second Factory. She came to me wanting to cooperate with me."
"The second factory has been bought?" Lu Jiaze was a little surprised. He had just talked to his uncle on the phone yesterday. He said he would consider buying the second factory, but he didn't expect that it would be bought today.
"Didn't grandpa say before that someone was in talks? I guess it got stuck at some stage a few days ago, and it must have been settled now." Jiang Lili guessed.
"Probably. What do you think? Do you want to cooperate with her?" Lu Jiaze thought of Cheng Yuntian he had just seen. She was still very young. Was it worth it to cooperate with her and give up Factory 1?
"She's not sure yet. She's still thinking about the conditions I proposed. If she can agree to them, we can cooperate." This way, Jiang Yulan wouldn't have to go out early and come back late to find a new job, and the work here would be much easier than working in a cotton mill.
Lu Jiaze was a little curious about her conditions, but he didn't ask. The two of them went to Jiang's house for dinner. Before dinner, Jiang Lili said to the others, "The Second Factory is really being sold this time."
"How do you know?" Jiang Aiguo was a little surprised. Could it be that she also saw the sign of the Second Factory being removed?
"The new boss came to see me." Jiang Lili's tone was still calm.
"So fast, she's really amazing, she found you directly, what did you say?" Jiang Aiguo looked concerned, afraid that she was being cheated.
"I proposed conditions to her, and she said she still needs to think about it." Jiang Lili couldn't help but spread her hands after she finished speaking. She didn't expect Cheng Yuntian would need three days to consider it. She didn't think the conditions she proposed were excessive.
"What conditions?" Jiang Aiguo asked casually.
"Ten percent of the shares and a job." Jiang Lili said.
Hiss, Jiang Aiguo couldn't help but look at Jiang Lili in front of him, feeling that she had a big appetite: "Lili, you are trying to get something for nothing, no wonder I thought about it so early."
"How can it be a case of getting something for nothing? My design can bring her a lot of benefits, and I am also investing in the technology. If it is just a simple cooperation, why don't I continue to cooperate with Factory 1?" Jiang Lili asked back.
"Lili, what you said makes sense. Just do your own thing." Jiang Jianyi said and glared at him. He knew nothing and was still talking nonsense here.
"Grandpa, what do you think of the conditions I proposed?" Jiang Lili asked sincerely.
"I think it's reasonable. Like you said, if it's just a simple cooperation, you don't have to choose her. There are quite a few toy factories that have approached you right now." The old man then listed the toy factories that had approached him in the past two days, and their offers were not low. So Jiang Lili's conditions for Cheng Yuntian were not harsh.
"It seems that the cross-dressing dolls have become popular this time." Jiang Lili was a little surprised that so many factories came to her. Although the quality was uneven, this was enough to prove that the cross-dressing dolls were popular.
"That's right. Factory No. 1 has received a large order of 10,000 sets. Director Yang asked me to tell you as soon as it doesn't affect your studies. I almost forgot about it." Jiang Jianyi almost forgot about it.
"Then let's wait for her news." It must be said that Jiang Lili is actually a little obsessed with the Second Factory, so the Second Factory has always been her first choice.
As for Cheng Yuntian, after leaving the cotton mill, she went back to the factory. The new sign was still being made, and the old sign had been removed. Thinking that her career was about to start from here, she felt very proud. But when she thought of the request made by Jiang Lili, her good mood was greatly reduced. She didn't expect that this girl had such a big ambition and asked for 10% of the shares.
Just as she was thinking, her pager rang. She opened it and took a look, then decided to go home.
When her parents asked her about her progress, she said lazily, "No rush, the signboard is still being designed."
"You can arrange it yourself." Father Cheng glanced at her. This toy factory was originally given to her for training. If she couldn't manage it well, she could take this opportunity to give up this idea.
Cheng Yuntian remained silent, weighing the pros and cons. Jiang Lili's words made sense. If it were just a simple partnership, why would she choose her over her previous partner? If she became a shareholder, she would probably pay more attention to the toy design. After all, this was also related to her own interests. Cheng Yuntian soon figured it out, but she didn't immediately look for Jiang Lili. Instead, she quietly waited for the appointed time to arrive.
Jiang Lili was quite confident about the agreement with Cheng Yuntian. She had just opened a toy factory and needed a hit product to attract attention. The cross-dressing dolls promoted her abilities very well, so Jiang Lili guessed that she would agree to her agreement.
In the classroom, after hearing the bell, Ke Sisi put away the hidden version of the skirt she had just exchanged for, and then whispered to Jiang Lili about her happiness: "Lili, we exchanged for the hidden version, and I got a skirt."
"Congratulations." Jiang Lili was stunned for a moment, then congratulated her with a smile.
Ke Sisi smiled at her without saying anything. Now that the hidden money had been exchanged, she had to study hard and prepare for the monthly exam.
Three days passed, just before the monthly exam. This time, Cheng Yuntian was still waiting for her at the entrance of the cotton mill. Jiang Lili raised her lips and invited her, "Let's talk upstairs?"
"Okay." Cheng Yuntian thought about it. After all, she was still a minor, so it would probably be better if her parents were present.
It was lunchtime, the time for people to get out of school and get off work. Everyone's eyes fell on Cheng Yuntian, and they couldn't help but wonder about her relationship with the Jiang family. When they saw Lu Jiaze next to her, they thought that maybe she had a relationship with the Lu family.
Cheng Yuntian braved the scrutiny of the people around her as she arrived at the Jiang family's house. Before her father went into business, their family had lived in the factory's housing estate, so she was quite accustomed to such stares. She followed Jiang Lili into the house. Before her last visit, she had already thoroughly researched Jiang Lili's basic situation, so she quickly guessed the identity of Jiang Jianyi, the man sitting on the sofa. He was Jiang Lili's grandfather and the former director of the cotton mill. Perhaps the conditions she had proposed earlier were due to his guidance.
"Are you back? Let's get dinner ready." Jiang Jianyi said this before he noticed Cheng Yuntian behind them. He looked at Jiang Lili in confusion, waiting for her introduction.
"Grandpa, this is the new boss of the second factory." Jiang Lili was a little stuck when she said this. This was the third time they met, and she seemed not to know his name.
Cheng Yuntian also quickly realized this problem and smiled apologetically at her: "Sorry, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Cheng Yuntian." As she said that, she waved to Jiang Jianyi.
Jiang Qitong was very aware of her role. The moment she saw Cheng Yuntian, she took the initiative to pour water. She handed the cup to Cheng Yuntian and said sweetly, "Sister, drink some water."
"Thank you." Cheng Yuntian took the cup of water and said thank you softly.
"If you have anything to say, let's talk about it after dinner." Jiang Jianyi invited Cheng Yuntian to have a simple meal together.
"I was inconsiderate. I have already eaten. Lili, let's continue our conversation after you finish eating." Cheng Yuntian indeed overlooked this point, only considering that she was a student and had more time at noon.
Jiang Lili thought about it and felt that this was a bit impolite, so she invited the person to Jiang Qitong's room to discuss business first.
Seeing this, Cheng Yuntian felt a little embarrassed: "Sorry, I didn't consider the time."
"It's okay, it'll just be a little later. I think you've made up your mind, right?" Jiang Lili thought that with three days of buffer, the conversation between the two should not exceed twenty minutes this time.
"Yes, I've thought about it and feel that the two conditions you proposed are not unacceptable." Having said that, Cheng Yuntian paused, obviously she had other requirements.
"What other conditions do you have?" Jiang Lili was not surprised that she had other conditions.
"After the cooperation, as a shareholder of the factory, you will be responsible for the design and promise not to provide design to other factories." Cheng Yuntian said in a serious tone.
"Of course, I won't do anything to harm the interests of the factory. After all, this is also my interest." Jiang Lili assured her.
"But you are currently a minor, so the shares may not be transferred directly to your name." Cheng Yuntian was not too sure.
"No need, just transfer it directly to my mother's name." This was a decision Jiang Lili had thought of early on. She would create her own business in the future.
"As for work, the factory currently has many positions available, but the prerequisite is that the person you are talking about can master the requirements of the position. Apart from these, I basically have no other requirements." These were the regulations that Cheng Yuntian had thought of before coming.
"I have another condition. I will provide it for five years." This was Jiang Lili's answer after careful consideration. She also had her own arrangements for the future and could not be tied to this factory forever.
"Five years?" Cheng Yuntian frowned, somewhat dissatisfied. To get 10% of the shares in five years, wasn't that a bit too easy?
Seeing her consideration, Jiang Lili's eyes flashed with a smile: "Sixty designs in five years is already a lot. What's more, if I want to continue, the factory will definitely hire other designers. And I may not be able to design a hit toy in five years."
Cheng Yuntian was thinking about what she said. Indeed, what she said made sense, so she nodded again: "Okay." After all, according to her father's words, she would be considered a success if she could survive two years.
"Then please ask Mr. Cheng to draft the contract. Once the contract is signed, I can start to conceive a new design." Jiang Lili said.
"Just call me Sister Cheng. The first batch of toys produced in the factory are plush toys, as well as some outdated toys that were packed up when the second factory sold them." Cheng Yuntian felt a little headache at the end. Whether these toys could be disposed of was still a problem.
"Maybe you can try to make some changes to them and add some elements." Jiang Lili gave a suggestion. She already had ideas in her mind, such as light emitters.
"Okay, then I'll go back and prepare the contract." After the contract is signed, these things can be handed over to her with good reason.
"Okay, you prepare first. I'll come to you to sign after the monthly exam. Maybe you need to leave me your address or phone number?" In short, all Jiang Lili wanted was a way to contact her.
"I'll write down the phone number for you. You should prepare for the monthly exam first. I'm not in a hurry in the next two days." Cheng Yuntian handed over the paper with the phone number written on it.
"Okay, I'll call you after I finish my monthly exam." Jiang Lili put the note away and planned to write it in the phone book later.
"Well, then you go and have dinner. I should go back too." After saying that, Cheng Yuntian glanced at the hand on her wrist. She had also made an appointment with her former college classmates in the afternoon. After all, the factory still needed a lot of talents, and she was more interested in a few classmates in her class.
"Okay." Although Jiang Lili agreed, she still sent her downstairs before going back upstairs. It was at this time that she realized that they were still waiting for her to eat. She quickly apologized: "Sorry, sorry, you can eat now."
"What's there to be embarrassed about? How did the discussion go?" Jiang Aiguo was still more concerned about the result.
"The deal has been settled. I'll sign the contract after my monthly exam," Jiang Lili said.
"Then you should let your grandfather accompany you when the time comes?" Jiang Aiguo said as he handed her the freshly served meal.
"My mother must come along too. The 10% of shares will be put in her name, and she can also quit her job at the cotton mill. We will arrange a job for her there." Jiang Lili said, holding the bowl.
"Do you want to resign directly? Or should you apply for unpaid leave with insurance?" The Second Factory used to be a state-owned factory, but it is not anymore.
"It's all fine." Jiang Lili didn't argue with them on this topic. Anyway, the final outcome of the cotton mill would be the same as that of the second mill, so it would be the same whether they suspended employees without pay or not.
"Let's wait and see what your mother says when she comes home tonight. She says the same thing. Ever since she started attending night school, she hasn't come home at noon. It would be a good idea for her to change jobs." Jiang Jianyi's tone was filled with heartache.
"With 10% of the shares, Sister will be a shareholder in the future. Our family's first shareholder boss has appeared." Jiang Aiguo joked.
Zhou Qingfen gave him a reproachful look and said, "You're the only one who talks too much. Hurry up and eat. Lili, do you want to bring a lawyer with you when you sign the contract?"
"Okay, my mom should know someone." This is no small matter, and bringing a lawyer would give me some peace of mind.
The matter was settled. Lu Jiaze next to her was very silent. He was happy for her but also a little disappointed. He originally thought that contacting his uncle could help her, but he didn't expect that she could do it without such help. She seemed to be getting farther and farther away from him. For a moment, Lu Jiaze's eyes were a little confused.
This matter was completely resolved. Tomorrow was the exam, and she would spend the rest of the day preparing for it. On the way back to take a nap, she noticed Lu Jiaze's downcast look and couldn't help but ask, "Master Lu, are you nervous about tomorrow's monthly exam?"
"Of course not." Lu Jiaze shook his head and denied it.
"Then what's wrong with you?" Jiang Lili was a little confused.
"It's nothing, I just think you are so awesome now, so awesome that you don't seem to need anyone." Lu Jiaze said as his mind flashed with scenes from his childhood. He liked the Jiang Lili when she was little more than the one now.
"People always grow up. I can't always rely on others, right?" Jiang Lili could probably understand his thoughts and the gap. At that time, she felt that she had the script of the heroine and was willing to be a salted fish, but it was different now. She found that compared to being a salted fish, it was more comfortable to have everything in her own hands.
Lu Jiaze knew that what she said made sense, but emotionally it seemed difficult for him to accept that this store no longer needed him. However, he thought that he would try his best to adjust.
Jiang Lili yawned, then looked at him and said, "You should prepare well for tomorrow's exam."
"I will." Lu Jiaze nodded. He had strongly opposed going to the government school and chose to come here. Naturally, he had to use his grades to prove to his parents that his choice was right.
*
On Ji Mingyue's side, Ye Qiuju was finally discharged from the hospital, and Song Zhenzhen moved out of their home, but only Ye Qiuju knew where she was currently living. No one expected that Yao Yan was serious this time, insisting on a divorce and even hiring a lawyer.
Because of this incident, Ji Yumo's original plan to go to Guangzhou with Ji Yushu to pick up the goods was also cancelled. Of course, Ji Yushu once suspected that he had canceled the plan because he had no money, but no matter which one it was, it had nothing to do with him. He just reminded Ji Mingyue: "You have to take good care of your mother these days? She just got out of the hospital and can't do a lot of things. You have to be more diligent, okay?"
"Dad, I know." Ji Mingyue responded obediently on the surface, but kept cursing in her heart. Damn it, did he really think that the baby in her belly was the prince? She had to do everything for him. It was really annoying.
"Well, I'll bring you gifts when I come back from Guangzhou." Ji Yushu nodded with satisfaction.
Ye Qiuju glanced at him and noticed that he was in a good mood, so she asked in a low voice, "How are the third brother and his wife doing?"
"Maybe there will be a lawsuit. It's Yao Yan who wants a divorce now." After Ji Yushu said this, he looked at the mother and daughter. If they really got divorced, they would have done a good thing. He had disliked Yao Yan for a long time.
Ji Mingyue was a little unhappy. She had asked Song Zhenzhen to destroy Ji Yumo's marriage because she wanted to see Yao Yan burst into tears. But now things seemed to be going the other way. She couldn't help but ask, "Why doesn't Third Uncle want a divorce?"
"Yao Yan reported the family passbook lost at the business office. Now all the money is in her hands. Naturally, your third uncle doesn't want to divorce." To be fair, if it weren't for Yao Yan, all this money would not have been saved over the years. The third uncle has always been a hopeless person. Thinking of this, Ji Yushu shook his head.
"Yao Yan took all the money?" Ye Qiuju was a little surprised. Logically, she should be angry for Song Zhenzhen, but when she thought about the last time she boasted in front of her that the third brother paid for her to set up a stall to do business, she felt vaguely happy at this moment. Without this money, the business that Song Zhenzhen mentioned would probably be over.
"Well, don't get involved in this matter. During this period of time, don't go looking for Song Zhenzhen." Ji Yushu's tone was full of warning. During this period of time, this matter was spread everywhere, and the way people around him looked at him changed, so he advanced his plan to go to Guangzhou.
"I understand, Brother Ji, don't worry." Ye Qiuju signaled him not to worry. Song Zhenzhen had not been doing well recently, and she finally had a reason to reject her.
"Well, Mingyue, you are going to have another monthly exam, so you must do your best this time." Ji Yushu reminded.
"I will, Dad." Ji Mingyue nodded, indicating that she would try her best.
After Ji Yushu arrived at the train station, Ji Mingyue couldn't help but speak up: "Ji Yumo is really useless. Yao Yan took all the money."
"That's right. Your aunt's life will be difficult now." There was a gloating tone in Ye Qiuju's tone that she herself didn't even realize.
Ji Mingyue glanced at her in surprise. Ye Qiuju felt a little uncomfortable being looked at and couldn't help asking, "Mingyue, why are you looking at me like that?"
"Are you okay? Do you really think she is some chaste and heroic woman? If she can't get anything good from Ji Yumo, she will definitely change her target." Song Zhenzhen is prettier and younger than Ye Qiuju. If she can find Ji Yumo, she can move on to find the next one.
"You make sense. Should we go and remind the third brother?" Ye Qiuju felt conflicted. She wanted Song Zhenzhen to live a good life, but she didn't want her to live better than herself.
"Forget it. Didn't you just promise Dad not to get involved in this matter? You'd better have less contact with your aunt, lest she turn her target to Dad." Ji Mingyue reminded.
"That can't be." Ye Qiuju's tone was a little hesitant.
Ji Mingyue sneered and said nothing, but the meaning in her eyes was obvious. Ye Qiuju's expression gradually became serious. Yes, if she could hook up with Ji Yumo, she could also hook up with Ji Yushu.
*
When Jiang Yulan came back in the evening, she found that her family seemed happy, but they didn't say anything when she asked. She glanced at Jiang Lili over there and thought, forget it, she'd ask her later.
Jiang Lili took a bite of the last dumpling in the bowl before she realized she had returned. On the way back, Jiang Yulan couldn't help but ask, "What happened today? Your grandpa and the others are just playing dumb."
"Of course something good happened. The new boss of the second factory agreed to my request. Mom, you will not only be a shareholder, but you will also have a new job." Jiang Lili said, suppressing her excitement.
"She agreed?" Jiang Yulan was a little surprised.
"Yes, I will go to sign the contract after I finish my monthly exam. Mom, please contact your lawyer classmate and make sure that time is free." Jiang Lili was not sure whether the lawyer was busy at that time, but it was better to make time in advance.
"Okay, I'll go find her tomorrow. By the way, does the factory need workers to reopen?" Jiang Yulan asked.
"Yes, Mom, do you want to introduce her to Huang Yi?" Jiang Lili asked.
"Yes, she has been anxious about her new job recently. What's wrong, Lili? Do you disagree?" Jiang Yulan asked.
"It's not that I disagree, but the cotton mill is at least still state-owned, and it's still recognized as a stable job. However, it's still unknown how long the new mill can operate, so I don't suggest you introduce it to her. Or you can talk to her about the recruitment here, and analyze the pros and cons with her, and see how she chooses." Jiang Lili said.
Jiang Yulan thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "Lili, you are really thoughtful."
"I just don't like unnecessary trouble." Jiang Lili explained.
"Okay, I will make it clear to Huang Yi tomorrow." Jiang Yulan also had her own considerations in mind at this time.
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