"Little Fish, I'm so lonely right now. My wife and children are gone, sigh." The professor immediately came up to Qin Xiaoyu and poured out his grievances.
"Hehe." Qin Xiaoyu slapped his face. "You brought this on yourself, why blame me?"
"I've been working here for many days now, ask around, I'm doing great. You say your company is so big, you've practically taken over the Tang family, could you perhaps..."
"No, we can't afford it. You should just focus on teaching." Qin Xiaoyu never expected that he would take such a roundabout approach, trying to integrate into Qin Xiaoyu's life in this way.
Qin Xiaoyu explained the background to Xiaoli's mother. Upon hearing that the professor's older brother had cheated on her and committed domestic violence, Xiaoli's mother's expression turned very unpleasant.
After seeing her mother and her party off, Qin Xiaoyu got down to business. She first went back to the Riyue Garment Factory for a meeting.
Stepping through the gates of Riyue Clothing, Qin Xiaoyu's eyes lit up. According to her plan, all the buildings in the courtyard were completed, including warehouses, dormitories for female workers, activity rooms, and a canteen.
It was noon when they heard that Director Qin had returned, and the female workers rushed out and surrounded her in layers.
There were so many women that the scene was chaotic. Everyone was talking at once, some praising her beauty, some asking about her child, and others asking how many days she would stay, as if they were seeing a relative.
Surrounded by people, Qin Xiaoyu felt a warm glow in her heart; it was just like a daughter returning home after leaving home.
Surrounded by others, she toured the new dormitory and activity room, had a meal in the cafeteria, and then went upstairs to the conference room.
Factory Director Xie doesn't come to the factory often anymore. After Factory Director Fei returned, he took over all the responsibilities and let her enjoy her retirement. She only comes to hold meetings when there are important matters, so needless to say, she came early today.
Those attending today's meeting are all key personnel, and the leaders of the new factory are also here, but Zhang Zufeng wasn't invited. It's better to discuss some things behind closed doors first.
When Master Liang returned, he had already reported the situation, and everyone knew the seriousness of the matter, so no one dared to take it lightly.
"Don't worry, Xiaoyu, I've been strictly controlling quality issues at the main factory, and similar situations definitely won't happen," Factory Director Fei assured her.
"Sister Fei, I don't have the energy to visit every factory right now. Judging from the situation at the head office, it's currently the best-performing and most stable. I suggest you set up a quality inspection team, and have each branch factory visit one by one. You can handle the areas north of the Yangtze River, and I'll cover the areas south of the Yangtze River. What do you think?"
"No problem," Director Fei readily agreed.
“I’ve been so bored lately, how about this, let her lead the team out, and I’ll keep an eye on the main factory,” Factory Director Xie said immediately.
"That would be great. With Aunt Xie here, what could I possibly worry about?" Qin Xiaoyu saw that Master Liang's eyes seemed to have something to say, so she smiled at him and said, "Brother-in-law, don't be angry. Just have Sister Fei take you along. She'll focus on quality, and you'll focus on technique. It'll be a perfect opportunity for the two of you to travel around for a few months."
"Xiaoyu really understands me. With Xu Xiaoqing at home, there won't be any problems; she's very reliable." Master Liang immediately had no objections.
Xu Xiaoqing is now a key member of the design studio and also manages the high-end custom-made items downstairs; she's a very busy person.
Qin Xiaoyu has investigated and found that this person is a talent capable of maintaining the country and is perfectly suited to stay at the Northern General Factory.
"Is there anything else?" Qin Xiaoyu had said everything she needed to say and was now looking for the factory managers' opinions.
"Xiaoyu, I've dealt with two models, and the situation is a bit urgent, so..." Director Fei's words were interrupted as the conference room door was kicked open, and a woman rushed in, pulling Daya by the hand.
Seeing Qin Xiaoyu there, Daya shrank back in fright, but her mother's grip was too strong, and she couldn't break free.
"Mom, let's go! Don't embarrass ourselves!"
"Don't rush, come in and we'll talk slowly."
Qin Xiaoyu gestured for them to come in, and Factory Director Fei went to close the door. The model team had only returned from Hong Kong a few days ago; what happened?
“Back then, our family suffered from a disaster. To find food for the children, we suggested they become models, and they were willing. Later, we were given job openings…” Da Ya’s mother was quite logical, and Qin Xiaoyu still couldn’t hear anything wrong with what she was saying.
"You know the factory has treated you well, so why are you causing trouble!" Factory Director Fei scolded.
"But I can't just sell my daughter, can I? She's really good to us, but she's already 23. If she doesn't find a boyfriend soon, how will she ever get married? I've already had my third child by now." When Da Ya's mother said this, Qin Xiaoyu understood. The girls in the modeling team were secretly dating.
When recruiting models, she only wanted girls around twenty years old, and she also had a strict requirement regarding education; they had to be at least high school graduates so that they could develop a certain cultural background and cultivate a certain temperament.
To maintain strict discipline, she initially stipulated that none of the girls in the modeling team were allowed to date.
Four years have passed since the model team was founded, and the models are now facing the challenges of finding partners, getting married, and having children.
Qin Xiaoyu was also a little confused.
In the 1980s, unlike in the 21st century, a girl who wasn't married by the age of 25 was considered old.
Getting married and having children isn't something you can simply do by taking a year off from your career and then coming back. Some people can never go back. Because getting back to your pre-pregnancy figure requires tremendous willpower.
"Hu Xing, come and give me a report." Qin Xiaoyu saw Hu Xing at the door and beckoned her over.
"Director Qin, I wanted to say this last time in Hong Kong, but I didn't have time." Hu Xing lowered her head in embarrassment.
"Tell me the truth, what's the situation now?" Qin Xiaoyu didn't blame her for not managing things properly.
There are five people in total; three are resigning, and two are applying to get married.
"Come on, I'll call a meeting for you all." Qin Xiaoyu knew this was something she couldn't avoid. Riyue Apparel was currently on the rise, and the model team was their main force; they had to preserve their strength no matter what.
The average age of models in the industry is now 23. It's not that the girls aren't anxious; they're just unsure about the companies' attitudes. These five are the publicly known ones; there are also many others involved in underground smuggling.
Factory Director Fei's public handling of the matter, seemingly as a deterrent, is actually digging his own grave. The model can simply quit, but finding replacements will be difficult.
The model team was all in the training room. When they saw Hu Xing and Qin Xiaoyu come in, they all guessed what was going on and felt a wave of unease.
"I heard from your Captain Hu that you two have some great news to celebrate. Congratulations in advance!" Qin Xiaoyu entered the room beaming with joy, showing no sign of displeasure, which put their minds at ease.
Both girls who applied to get married lowered their heads and blushed.
"Remember to give me some wedding candy, or I won't be happy," Qin Xiaoyu teased, and everyone laughed.
“From the establishment of the model team to today, I never thought we would achieve such good results. You have been to Hong Kong twice, Shanghai, and Beijing. You can be considered celebrities now.” Qin Xiaoyu spoke slowly and deliberately, her expression gradually becoming serious. The girls stopped whispering and listened attentively to her.
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