Chapter 103 Where to celebrate the New Year and cut the ribbon

After Qin Xiao came back, he started to get busy with things in the factory. The weather was getting colder and colder, and the New Year was approaching. The dormitory in the factory was finally built after a year, and the factory even specially prepared a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Jiang Tang also brought Qin Chuyang with him that day. The entire factory dormitory was hung with red ribbons. All employees in the dormitory had a day off, and most employees with children brought their children with them.

It was bustling and lively, and almost every employee had a visibly smiling face, with rosy complexions, and it looked like they were living a good life.

Jiang Tang took Qin Chuyang to Qin Xiao's side, and Qin Xiao raised his hand and held her hand.

Today Qin Xiao specially wore a suit and tie, and shiny leather shoes.

Zhang Hetian and Wang Qilei also got serious, and they were dressed in the same way as Qin Xiaoru.

Jiang Tang was only wearing a red coat, and the boy gave him a red hat, which looked festive.

The crowd was noisy, and a platform was built in front of the completed dormitory, with a red carpet laid out. At ten o'clock in the morning, the ribbon-cutting ceremony officially began.

There was no complicated process; the staff hung a long banner in the dormitory building.

When a few people came on stage, there was thunderous applause from all the employees, which echoed throughout the venue, and there were also heartfelt cheers.

Jiang Tang stood next to Qin Xiao, watching the man walk up to him and speak with the microphone.

She looked up at the man in a suit and tilted her head slightly. Qin Xiao has always been wild and rough, with a muscular body and casual clothes.

It was a rare occasion to be so formal. The straight suit and the tall stature of the man. From two steps behind him, looking at the man's broad back, he looked steady and safe, just like some successful people Jiang Tang had seen in later lives.

Qin Xiao handed the microphone to Wang Qile without saying a few words. He stepped in front of Jiang Tang, secretly held the little girl's hand, and felt the coolness in the girl's palm, and couldn't help but rub it gently.

He still looks the same, even though he is dressed like a successful person, he is still Qin Xiao.

The factory employees below the stage clapped their hands vigorously and cheered continuously.

After finishing speaking, a long red ribbon was pulled out, and the employee came up with a tray. Jiang Tang held Qin Chuyang with one hand and took the scissors with the other.

As the deafening sound of firecrackers exploded, in the heated atmosphere, several people pulled the red ribbon together and began to cut the ribbon at the same time.

The employees applauded and cheered in the audience, and the ceremony was completed when the red ribbons in their hands were cut.

The employees below began to walk into the employee dormitories to see where they might live in the future.

Everyone's face, whether crying or smiling, is filled with hope and happiness.

When parents with children see a kindergarten in the staff dormitory area, they will take their children there directly.

Before the factory was built, no one dared to dream of such a life. Now, as long as you are capable and willing to work, and don't cheat, the factory will recruit people from time to time and try to give everyone job opportunities. There is no one working in the factory who is not grateful.

Thanks to Qin Xiao and his team, and thanks to the subsidies and cooperation from relevant units, this factory was built, so that they all have jobs and now have a home.

Jiang Tang held the kid in his arms and looked at the smiles on everyone's faces, and he couldn't help but smile too.

Just when she was about to walk around a bit and leave, a man walked up to her.

Jiang Tang looked at Sun Yan in front of him. After not seeing her for several months, she looked much better now.

Sun Yan stood in front of Jiang Tang, silently took out a red envelope from her pocket, bent down and bowed, and handed it to Jiang Tang.

"Comrade Jiang Tang, thank you."

"Thank you very much for your help before."

Jiang Tang looked at the things she handed over, a little confused, "What is this?"

Sun Yan handed the red envelope to Jiang Tang again and said sincerely, "This is the money Comrade Jiang Tang lent me before. I worked hard to save it these past few months. Now I can finally return it to you."

Hearing her say that it was the hundred yuan that she had lent her before, Jiang Tang was a little surprised. She didn't expect that Sun Yan could actually save the money and not have it taken away by her family. She raised her hand to take it and then put it in her arms.

Looking at Sun Yan in front of him, "You have adapted well in the factory, right?"

Sun Yan nodded immediately. "It's not a big deal. These few months in the factory have been much easier than the years I've spent at home."

Every day when I go to work, I know that I will get paid, unlike working at home where the work is endless and I get nothing in return.

Jiang Tang nodded. "That's good. Just remember that as long as you don't give up this job, it will always be yours."

Sun Yan wiped her face and bowed deeply to Jiang Tang.

"I know."

"I will cherish it."

She raised her eyes and looked at Jiang Tang with a sincere smile on her face.

"Comrade Jiang Tang, my family has been contacting me during this time. They said they don't care about other people's opinions and that I can go back anytime. People there are also jealous of me for having this job, so I will definitely not lose it."

"As long as I still have this job, my mom and my brother will be counting on my money, and I won't be homeless."

She was a little embarrassed. "Comrade Jiang Tang, you must think I have no future, but I can't give up my family. But now I have learned to hang on to them. I can give them money, but I won't let myself be left with nothing."

“This job is my security.”

Jiang Tang shook her head. She didn't care how the other party wanted to get through. If she thought it was right, then it was right.

Sun Yan left after she finished speaking. Jiang Tang looked around the dormitory building before going to Qin Xiao's office first.

There was a stove in Qin Xiao's office. Jiang Tang took Qin Chuyang to sit inside and warm themselves by the fire. At noon, Qin Xiao pushed the door open and came in.

He waved at Jiang Tang, who walked over with Qin Chuyang in his arms, "What's wrong?"

Qin Xiao took Jiang Tang's hand and said warmly, "Let's go eat."

We cut the ribbon today and gave red envelopes to all the factory employees, but we didn't treat everyone to a meal. There are many people in the factory, and the state-owned hotel can't accommodate so many people. It's so cold today, and it's not appropriate to set up a venue outdoors for dining, so we can only make up for it with red envelopes.

Jiang Tang followed Qin Xiao out. Wang Qilei, Zhang Hetian and others were already waiting at the door.

Jiang Tang held Qin Chuyang and sat in the passenger seat, Zhang Hetian held Chenchen, and several people squeezed in the back seat.

"Qin Xiao, drive steadily."

It would be unsafe if there were too many people, but luckily the road wasn’t very long.

Qin Xiao responded and drove the car steadily to the entrance of the state-owned hotel.

They booked a private room in advance, and as soon as they sat down, the dishes were served one after another.

Wang Qilei was a little excited and touched his head, "Brother Xiao, I never thought that I would be able to accomplish this one day."

When he saw the smiling faces of the employees during the ribbon-cutting ceremony today, he felt that he had done something huge and very meaningful.

Zhang Hetian also smiled and said, "Me too, I never thought this day would come. The factory has been built, and more and more people are being hired. Now we even have dormitories and schools for the workers."

At first, I just wanted to work with Brother Xiao to have something to do. I never thought that I would become a source of support for many people's families like I am now.

Several people smiled happily and raised their glasses to drink.

Jiang Tang and Wen Juan sat together, and Chenchen let Zhang Hetian hold him.

They didn't drink, they just sat there chatting and eating.

Jiang Tang picked up a piece of braised pork for Qin Chuyang.

While eating, I watched these brothers enjoying their meal.

Wen Juan tilted her head and asked Jiang Tang, "Sister-in-law, why didn't Rui Yan come with us?"

Jiang Tang smiled and said, "She went back to Pengcheng and will be back after the New Year."

Wen Juan nodded, "Mo Baian is now in the capital. Our brand store has opened. It will definitely be better next year."

She looked at Jiang Tang and said, "Sister-in-law, this year you will spend the New Year at home or go back to the capital."

Jiang Tang blinked and turned to look at Qin Xiao beside her. Qin Xiao noticed the little girl's gaze and turned her head to look at her with a questioning look on her face.

Jiang Tang shook his head at him and whispered, "Not sure."

I haven’t discussed this with Qin Xiao yet.

The New Year is coming soon, and we should discuss this matter.

The meal lasted until the afternoon. The men were really happy and a little drunk.

Zhang Hetian was a little dazed but he was still holding the child tightly. Wen Juan saw that he was holding the child steadily and didn't stop him.

She was just a little cautious when looking at people. Fortunately, Zhang Hetian had never lost his temper when he was drunk before, and he was still sober now, so Wenjuan felt relieved.

They were all drunk and couldn't drive, so Jiang Tang discussed with Wen Juan, "Juan'er, take He Tian and Lei Zi to get a car first, and Qin Xiao and I will find a designated driver to drive home."

Wen Juan was puzzled, "Sister-in-law, what do you mean by driving for me?"

"Just find a driver with a driver's license to drive us back home in our car."

Wen Juan nodded, "Okay, sister-in-law, you still have a way. Then sister-in-law, I will take Lei Zi and He Tian back first."

"Lei Zi will let him rest in my house in a while."

Jiang Tang smiled as he saw them off, and finally found a driver who had a license and could drive a tricycle.

After negotiating double the price, he helped the slightly drunk Qin Xiao into the car, and Qin Chuyang followed obediently behind.

After being sent home by the driver, Jiang Tang helped Qin Xiao get out of the car and put him on the sofa in the living room.

The man was a little dazed, but not particularly drunk. He walked obediently next to Jiang Tang and sat motionless on the sofa.

She went to the kitchen to make a bowl of ginger sugar water for Qin Xiao and placed it on the tea table in the living room. Before Qin Xiao could drink it, the somewhat dazed man came over and rubbed his head against her neck, rubbing it shamelessly.

Jiang Tang's neck was a little itchy, so he gently rubbed the man's head and picked up the ginger sugar water, "Qin Xiao, drink this."

Qin Xiao raised his eyelids, put his head on the girl's shoulder, picked up the drink and drank it in one gulp without saying anything.

Jiang Tang found it quite amusing to see the man in this rare silly and stupid state.

Qin Xiao raised his hand and pinched the man's face, then turned his head and stared at the little girl in front of him with his dark eyes.

Jiang Tang coughed lightly and said softly, "Are you sleepy?"

Qin Xiao was just a little drunk, his eyes were a little blurry, but his mind was still clear. Hearing the girl say this, the man leaned on her and shook his head childishly.

"Not sleepy."

He even spoke to the little girl seriously, "Jiang Tang, I'm not drunk."

Jiang Tang nodded perfunctorily, "Yeah, I'm not drunk. Take a good rest."

The girl's eyes fell on the TV that had just been turned on not far away. Qin Xiao closed his eyes and leaned obediently on the girl's shoulder to rest.

He wasn't really drunk, he just had a slight headache.

Jiang Tang leaned his head over and asked, "Do you want to go to sleep?"

"Need not."

Jiang Tang tilted her head to look at him, placed her fingers on the man's forehead, held the man's head on her legs, and massaged it gently.

Qin Xiao obediently lay on the sofa and closed his eyes. The pain in his forehead was relieved and he hummed in comfort.

After nearly half an hour, Qin Xiao opened his eyes. Jiang Tang looked down at him, blinked, and said softly, "Are you still feeling uncomfortable?"

Seeing that his eyes were much clearer, Jiang Tang frowned slightly.

Qin Xiao held the little girl's hand and held it tightly together, his head shaking.

Jiang Tang poked the man's face with his fingertips and whispered, "Should we spend the New Year here or go to the capital this year?"

Now that Qin Xiao is awake, it would be better to discuss it as soon as possible.

Qin Xiao said in a low voice, "Tangtang, do you want to go back to the capital?"

The man looked serious. Jiang Tang was stunned for a moment, "...what do you mean?"

Qin Xiao looked into the girl's eyes, his eyes full of earnestness, his voice still a little hoarse, "I looked at houses when I went to the capital last time. You can buy one anytime. Brand stores are opening in the capital, and the factory area here is also built. We will be the exclusive source of goods in the future. The capital will be our main concern in the future, and we can settle down in the capital."

Jiang Tang's lips moved slightly, "Have you considered this before?"

Qin Xiao whispered, "Qin Chuyang will also go to school next year. The educational environment in the capital is better than that in the county, so we need to plan early."

"Now that things are stable here, if we go back to the capital for the New Year, we won't come back."

Jiang Tang bent down, rested his head on Qin Xiao's forehead, and said softly, "Qin Xiao, are you willing to do this?"

After staying here for more than 20 years, I am leaving just like this.

Qin Xiao gently stroked the little girl's delicate cheeks with his fingertips and hummed softly.

"There's only one old man here. You can come back and visit him when you have time."

Jiang Tang blinked, nodded gently, and said softly, "Then let's go see him before we leave."

Qin Xiao moved his thin lips upwards, kissed the little girl's smooth chin, and responded in a hoarse voice.

"Um."

"Chuyang will be of school age next year. He has learned a lot at home, so he should be able to adapt well to school in the capital."

The young man already has a very good foundation, so she is not worried about this.

She looked down at the man on her lap and whispered, "The last time you went to the capital with Mo Baian, was it really because of the store, or were you going to look at houses?"

Qin Xiao held the little girl's hand and said in a deep voice, "It's really hard for Mo Baian to go alone. I'll go with you. I also want to look at houses."

Jiang Tang pinched Qin Xiao's ears, rubbed them gently, and said softly, "Then let's go back there and spend the New Year together this year."

"I'll find time to call my parents. They will definitely be happy."

Qin Xiao closed his eyes again, pressed his head against the girl's soft fabric, and responded in a muffled voice.