Chapter 257 Joint Venture
Because it was a spur-of-the-moment decision, I could only give it a try.
When she arrived at the door, Ruan Chuxia raised her hand and knocked gently on the wooden door.
Just when she thought no one was home, footsteps suddenly sounded inside the door.
Wei Chenglu stood behind the door with a facial mask on her face, and subconsciously glanced outside the door.
But when she saw who it was, her eyes widened and she was stunned for two seconds before she found her voice.
"...Ruan Chuxia? Is that you?"
Seeing her like this, Ruan Chuxia couldn't help but smile.
"Hey, you don't recognize me so soon? It's only been a few months since we last met, I haven't changed that much, right?"
Wei Chenglu finally reacted and quickly moved aside.
"Oh, look at my memory. I was too busy talking. Come in quickly! Come in quickly! It's windy outside. Don't get caught in the wind."
But just as they walked in, she noticed that Ruan Chuxia's belly was slightly bulging.
Wei Chenglu suddenly thought of something and his heart was shocked.
"Xiao Ruan, you...what are you doing? You...you can't be..."
Ruan Chuxia smiled and nodded: "Yes, I'm pregnant."
"Oh! Really?"
Wei Chenglu's eyes suddenly turned red.
She quickly raised the back of her hand to wipe the corners of her eyes and couldn't help laughing again.
She grabbed Ruan Chuxia's hand, her face full of unconcealable joy.
"Xiao Ruan, that's great! This is such great news! I'm so happy for you two! When did you get pregnant? How many months have you been pregnant? Why didn't you tell me earlier? I could have been happy too!"
Ruan Chuxia touched her belly.
"It's been just over two months. I was busy with further studies before that. The hospital classes were tight, and I had to study at night, so I really didn't have time. This time I came to Shenzhen, and it happened to be on my way, so I thought I'd tell you this good news in person."
After hearing this, Wei Chenglu nodded repeatedly.
Her eyes were concerned.
"How are you feeling lately? Are you having morning sickness? Is it severe? Are you feeling unwell anywhere? Are you eating well? Are you sleeping well?"
Ruan Chuxia shook her head.
"It's okay, but I felt a little nauseous when I woke up in the morning. The smell of oil would make me feel sick, but now I'm much better and my appetite is gradually coming back."
After hearing this, Wei Chenglu finally breathed a sigh of relief.
She turned and walked quickly into the room.
The footsteps were brisk and quick, as if they were in a hurry to do something important.
After a while, she came out with a manila envelope in her hand.
She handed over the envelope: "This is the money I saved in the past few months. Keep it, count it and see if it's right."
Ruan Chuxia quickly reached out to take the envelope, and her heart suddenly felt warm.
She looked up and smiled.
"Thank you, Sister Cheng Lu. I'm sorry for taking the trouble to save it for me."
Wei Chenglu waved his hand.
"That's true. You earned it, not me. I'm just keeping it for you. Besides, you'll have a lot of expenses in the future, and you'll need to raise a child. Milk powder and diapers, which ones don't cost money? It's always better to save it early."
She paused, as if remembering something important.
"However, there is something I really need to discuss with you. It depends on your opinion."
Ruan Chuxia was stunned, put down the envelope, and looked up at her: "What's the matter? Sister Cheng Lu, tell me."
Wei Chenglu then lowered his voice and his tone became cautious.
"A few days ago, Captain Wang's wife, Deng Liqiong, came to me and asked me to pass on a message. She wanted to know if you were planning to expand your business."
Ruan Chuxia raised her eyebrows.
"She means..."
"right."
Wei Chenglu nodded with an affirmative tone.
"She said that if you were interested, she would be willing to partner with you to open a factory, register it formally, and run it seriously."
"Those skincare products you make are praised by everyone who uses them. Lately, many people have been asking me if I can get more. They're almost scrambling to get them. Before, I saw you were busy with your studies, so I thought I wouldn't bother you too much. But now, with the customer constantly pushing for more, she probably saw the profit in this, so she wanted to discuss it with you."
Ruan Chuxia didn't respond in a hurry, but kept weighing the opportunities and risks in her mind.
She had actually been thinking about setting up a factory for a long time.
But her original plan was to wait until it was fully implemented.
But at present, setting up a private factory is not only full of difficulties.
If you are not careful, you may be accused of "speculation and profiteering".
There was a hint of hesitation in her eyes.
"What do you think?"
Xiao Zhiyu reached out and held her hand, his tone firm yet gentle.
"If you want to do it, do it. Leave the rest to me."
She didn't elaborate.
She looked up at Wei Chenglu, her tone steady but serious.
"Sister Cheng Lu, can you contact Deng Liqiong now? I want to have a good chat with her in person and discuss this matter."
Since Deng Liqiong dared to bring up this matter, it means that she already has a plan in mind.
"Okay, I'll make a phone call and ask."
Wei Chenglu nodded.
She walked over to the old-fashioned telephone. The casing was dark brown, with the edges and corners a little worn, revealing the underlying wood grain.
"Hello, is this Sister Deng? I'm Cheng Lu... Yes, Xiao Ruan arrived in Shenzhen today and is at my house now... Well, she just got back a while ago... Yes, she wants to see you... Okay, okay, drive slowly, we'll wait for you."
About half an hour later, the clear sound of bicycle bells suddenly came from downstairs.
Ruan Chuxia subconsciously looked towards the window.
Through the gauze, you can see a middle-aged woman getting off a 28-style bicycle.
He is full of energy and has clear eyes. You can tell at first glance that he is a man who has been working hard for many years and is decisive and efficient.
"It's Sister Deng."
Wei Chenglu recognized him at a glance and opened the door.
Deng Liqiong walked in with a smile and her eyes fell on Ruan Chuxia.
She didn't say much, but just smiled and took out a flat iron box from her cloth bag.
"Come, have some candy."
She has a bright voice.
"Guangming Factory has just released a new coconut candy, which is sweet but not greasy. I heard it's good for pregnant women, replenishing calcium and calming the nerves. I brought some for you all to try."
Ruan Chuxia did not refuse and took the iron box with both hands.
She picked a milky white candy and put it in her mouth.
"Thank you, Sister Deng. It's delicious."
Deng Liqiong smiled.
"I like people like you who are straightforward and efficient, and who don't drag their feet. Let's not play those empty tricks between us. Just say whatever you want to say, and be open and honest."
"You're well aware of the current environment and regulations. Privately-owned factories are illegal and strictly prohibited. If we really want to do something and want to keep doing it for the long term, we can only take the collective path and use the collective banner to gain a foothold."
Ruan Chuxia was a little confused when she heard this.
"A collective approach... what exactly does that mean? I haven't quite grasped it yet."
"What this means is that the factory will be registered under the name of the street office, and nominally it will be a collective enterprise under the street office."
As Deng Liqiong spoke, she pulled out a slightly worn piece of paper from the cloth bag she was carrying.
"Look, this is a letter of certification from my company. I work in the office, so I have some connections. If you're willing, we can jointly establish a production team, properly register and file, and operate legally and in compliance with regulations."
Xiao Zhiyu, who had been sitting nearby, suddenly interrupted.
"It's understandable to use the name of a collective, but how are the accounts calculated? How are the dividends distributed? These are the key issues."
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