Before going to Guangzhou, Qin Xiaoyu felt that she had always been busy in Northeast China. But after returning from Guangzhou, she suddenly found that life had become stagnant.
It was freezing cold outside, and there were fewer people on the streets. Even though there were still more than twenty days until New Year's Day, everyone was actively preparing for the New Year, even though that was two months away.
Apart from the usual morning rush hour and evening rush hour when large state-owned enterprises are letting out for the day, this place is like a ghost town.
Qi Si's hotel business has always been very good. People in this city have no other hobbies besides eating.
Riyue Garment Factory is operating smoothly, and now they are working hard to produce winter clothing.
The Second Light Industry Bureau has completely behaved itself, and even when Qin Xiaoyu wasn't home, Director Sun didn't dare to do anything.
"Wang Lingling's side supplies goods exclusively to Shanghai. She came back a few days ago to report that the orders are all going smoothly," Factory Manager Xie explained to Qin Xiaoyu, outlining the family's production arrangements.
Wang Lingling is now in charge of both production and design at the newly acquired factory, making her quite capable. Because the city has a well-developed freight transport system, it's more convenient to ship directly to Shanghai. This eliminates the need to send goods back to the head office, saving both manpower and resources.
Shanghai is different from Northeast China. Winter and autumn are not so strictly separated, and there is no need for particularly heavy clothes. Therefore, they need to be produced separately. It is convenient for everyone to put them all there.
"Tell her to make sure the quality is up to standard," Qin Xiaoyu added, still concerned.
Wang Lingling had spent six months overseeing the garment factory acquired in Chuncheng with Factory Director Fei, so she should have plenty of experience. The concern was that she might become arrogant if she suddenly gained too much power. Qin Xiaoyu wanted to send someone else, but couldn't find a suitable candidate.
All the students from the clothing school went to the factory for internships. Just like Qin Xiaoye, they started from the very basics. Qin Xiaoyu, regardless of whether the Second Light Industry Bureau had any openings, insisted on submitting eighty recruitment requests.
She deliberately let the news slip out, which made both the trainees and the modeling team panic. The modeling team had twenty people, and the trainees numbered one hundred and twenty. Everyone was pulling out all the stops to compete for those eighty spots.
This is exactly what Qin Xiaoyu wanted to see. Actually, arranging another two hundred people wouldn't be a problem, but she didn't want cowards.
Qin Xiaoyu was still debating when to withdraw Tang Wenwen. The situation at the Shanghai counter wasn't good, so she should let Tang Wenwen keep an eye on things for a while longer. But Jiang Fusheng came to her door first.
"I've already taken over the First Department Store, and the formalities will be completed soon. Give Wenwen back to me." Jiang Fusheng was there to force him to resign.
"So fast? You're ruthless!" Qin Xiaoyu said enviously.
Jiang Fusheng's move is remarkable. With his foundation at the No. 1 Department Store, he will soon be able to thrive. If things go smoothly, he could become a future retail giant.
"Anyway, if you bring Wenwen back to me, Xiao Zichen will be able to recognize people soon. If he doesn't even recognize me, his father, how can he be close to me in the future?" Jiang Fusheng brought up Xiao Zichen.
"Please be patient for a moment. I'll send someone over to take over soon. The person has already been arranged, but they're not very skilled yet. Let Wenwen take over for a few days," Qin Xiaoyu reassured her.
"Don't give me that official talk. I've already laid an ambush for you. Wang Jian has already gone to Shanghai," Jiang Fusheng chuckled. Qin Xiaoyu knew that this time, she couldn't delay any longer.
Tang Wenwen returned quickly, taking her aunt and entourage to the provincial capital first. Qin Xiaoyu didn't want her to go through all that trouble; Xiao Zichen was still young, and the weather in Northeast China was cold, she was afraid the child would get cold.
But Tang Wenwen had a short temper, and she knew that her fourth sister-in-law would get restless as soon as she heard they were back. How could she, a pregnant woman, let her cause trouble?
This time, the whole family came back together, and Jiang Fusheng happened to be on vacation.
Xiao Zichen was noticeably half a head taller than Xiao Zhengxin. He stared with wide eyes, showing no shyness, and looked around curiously.
Sister-in-law Si's belly was already showing, so she dared not hug him, squat down, or bend over. She was so anxious that she couldn't get close enough to him.
Seeing this, Qi Si panicked, picked up Xiao Zichen and put him on the table, and now everyone was equal.
Xiao Zichen stared blankly at Xiao Si Sao for a long time, as if he was recalling something.
"Brother, brother." Xiao Zhengxin was a late talker, and it took his fourth sister-in-law a long time to teach him this phrase. Seeing everyone surrounding Xiao Zichen, he was a little jealous and started calling out to himself.
Xiao Zichen glanced at Xiao Zhengxin, then at Xiao Sisao, and suddenly lunged forward.
Fourth Sister-in-law let him hug her neck, gently held him in her arms, patted him twice, and then burst into tears.
Tang Wenwen was sensible and let her fourth sister-in-law take her with her. That night, she went to sleep with Qin Xiaoyu.
A Lei was extremely aggrieved. "Can't we talk about work during the day?"
“That’s right, they’re newlyweds, but we’re like newlyweds after a long separation!” Jiang Fusheng felt even more aggrieved than him.
"You two, that's enough." Qin Xiaoyu glared at them, and they didn't dare to say another word.
"The situation in Shanghai is really bad." Tang Wenwen came back to report on her work; she came with a mission.
"How are sales lately? Have you run any promotions?"
"We've done it. Many of the items are sold at a discount, just as you said, regardless of cost. The backlog of stock has been almost cleared out, and we just need to bring in new stock to replenish it."
"There aren't many new styles either. Before I left, only five new versions were confirmed. It feels like making the rest would be a waste of time. There are also some past best-selling items, and we barely made a few pieces to make up the numbers." Qin Xiaoyu was also worried.
“Didn’t you take Master Liang to Guangzhou for training? The difficulties are only temporary.” Tang Wenwen was always optimistic, and Qin Xiaoyu was the most cheerful when chatting with her.
"It all takes time. By the way, how's Xiao Ye?" Last time in Shanghai, Qin Xiaoyu didn't find a chance to ask her alone.
"Xiao Ye is quite good. She's usually aloof, but she's great once she gets into work mode. I think Da Hai is interested in her; I'm afraid there's a chance."
"That would be the best. Wang Jian has also gone over there; that kid can help Xiao Ye."
“I heard from Fusheng that Wang Jian is sensible and capable.” Tang Wenwen suddenly remembered something and sighed, “I’ll go out by myself tomorrow to see her and leave some money.”
"I understand." Qin Xiaoyu realized that this was Hanhan's grandmother.
I heard that she's not doing too well herself, and Tang Wenwen still can't put her mind at ease. She guesses that she'll be brought to the provincial capital in the future, so that she can avoid seeing her like that.
"By the way, sister-in-law, I have a plan. When I go back to the provincial capital this time, I'll set up two more garment factories for you. The department stores don't need me anymore, I'll go and acquire the branch factories."
"Great! It's just that the investment is too large now, and the cash flow is a bit tight."
"What are you afraid of? You have such a big department store right here. We'll just borrow it; it's not like we won't pay it back," Tang Wenwen said with a grin.
Qin Xiaoyu was truly relieved. Tang Wenwen had stepped forward, and that was her right-hand woman.
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