On Monday morning, just as dawn broke, Jiang Xiaoli jumped out of bed; she had now gotten used to this biological clock.
After breakfast, she looked in the new full-length mirror and carefully combed her longer, straight bangs into side bangs, and changed her usual high ponytail into a low ponytail.
Wearing a light blue shirt over a gray casual blazer I bought yesterday, I finally looked less cute.
As soon as Zong Jia entered the courtyard, he saw her twirling in front of the mirror, admiring herself.
Seeing him arrive, Jiang Xiaoli struck a pose with her right hand on the collar of her suit jacket. "How was it?"
Although she was dressed more formally than usual today, Zong Jiayu still found her adorable, like a child who had secretly worn an adult's clothes.
But he didn't dare to reveal his true thoughts, and nodded with a slight smile, "Hmm, quite impressive."
Sure enough, Jiang Xiaoli was very dissatisfied with this answer. "What do you mean by 'pretty impressive'? Humph, you have no taste!"
Zong Jia and Li Guizhi exchanged a glance, then smiled and remained silent, letting her do as she pleased.
When it was almost time, the two took a taxi to Fengqing Canned Food Factory.
Today, the factory gates were wide open, and workers in blue-gray uniforms walked in one after another. This lively scene was completely different from the previous times they had come.
Looking at the large sign at the factory entrance, Jiang Xiaoli coughed twice and struck a pose, "Xiao Zong, change the factory sign for me today!"
Zong Jia, carrying a bag of money, cooperated with her, saying, "Okay, Ms. Jiang, I'll get it done today."
Seeing how cooperative he was in her act, she smiled broadly. "Haha! Great, this place is ours now."
"This is just the beginning; the future is promising." Zong Jiayu looked at the old signboard and couldn't help but feel excited.
Jiang Xiaoli nodded, "Yes, this is just the beginning, the future is promising."
Wei Dong's secretary, Xiao Zhang, was chatting with Lao Yang at the gate when she saw the two of them talking at the factory gate. She jogged over and said, "General Manager Jiang, Deputy Factory Director Zong, you've arrived. Please come this way."
Zong Jia smiled and patted him on the shoulder, "Brother Zhang, we're all from the same factory now, no need to be so polite."
Having worked as a secretary for several years, Xiao Zhang knows all too well that while your boss gives you face, you can't really take advantage of him.
He humbly led the two to the deputy factory director's office that had been arranged for Zong Jiayu.
Pushing open the door, he introduced, "This was specially arranged for you by Factory Director Wei. If you think there's anything that needs to be changed, just let me know."
When Zong Jia first joined the factory, he was all alone, so Wei Dong generously sent Xiao Zhang to work for him.
The two looked around the office, which was very clean, with a desk, landline phone, filing cabinet, sofa, and coffee table all in place.
He nodded. "Thanks, Brother Zhang. That's great. I'll let you know if I need anything later."
They stayed in the office for a while, and then Wei Dong arrived with a young man.
Jiang Xiaoli greeted him with a smile, "Uncle Wei, good morning!"
Wei Dong, with his round belly sticking out, chuckled, "Haha, good morning, little pear. Let me introduce you to another deputy factory director, Lao Ming, Ming Chan."
Ming Chan was a thin young man wearing glasses. Before he came, Wei Dong had told him that this young CEO Jiang was very young, but after meeting him in person, he understood the specific meaning of "young".
The girl in front of him was clearly only a few years older than his son, who was in the first year of junior high school!
He adjusted his glasses, concealing his surprise, and said, "Good morning, Mr. Jiang."
Jiang Xiaoli stood up and took the initiative to shake hands with Ming Chan. "I've heard Zong Jiayu talk about your abilities before. We'll still need you to handle the equipment in the factory!"
Ming Chan, having gained the new boss's approval, didn't mind her overly youthful appearance and nodded with a smile, "Don't worry about this part, I will definitely keep a good eye on the factory!"
Incidentally, Mingchan reported to the people present about his communication with the equipment manufacturer regarding the purchase of new equipment.
The purchase price under the factory's name was about 15% cheaper than what Zong Jia had asked through intermediaries. Jiang Xiaoli nodded affirmatively, "As long as the equipment quality is up to standard, let's go with the contract at this price and get the equipment installed as soon as possible."
After finalizing a few more work arrangements for the factory, Xiao Zhang knocked on the door and said, "Leaders, the workers are all here, we can start the meeting."
Today's general meeting of all workers is being held in the large conference room of the cannery.
When the group arrived, the meeting room was noisy and filled with lively discussions.
"So, did you call us here today because you want to resume work?"
"What are you thinking? There are no orders, why would you resume production? I heard that Factory Manager Wei sold the factory!"
"I've heard about it too. Sigh, Director Wei has it tough. I just don't know when we'll get paid. My husband's been sick lately and we're short on money!"
"I think it will be released. Director Wei said before that he would give us an explanation no matter what, and I believe him!"
"That's not necessarily true. Given the factory's current situation, it probably won't fetch much money even if we sell it. Once we get our wages, won't Director Wei be left with nothing?"
"How can you think so badly of people! Do you think Factory Director Wei and his family are that kind of people? Honestly!"
"..."
These discussions reached the ears of the group, and Wei Dong, somewhat embarrassed, said, "Hehe, the workers have been off work for a while now, this..."
Jiang Xiaoli waved her hand dismissively, "Uncle Wei is fine. It's normal to have discussions. It'll be fine after the meeting."
"Yes, yes, it'll be over soon. Let's go in." Wei Dong nodded quickly.
Xiao Zhang pushed open the conference room door, and the group entered and sat behind a table in the front row facing the workers.
Wei Dong turned on the microphone and clapped twice. "Good morning, fellow workers. It's been a while since we last met, and I'm very happy to see you all today. I'm sure you're all curious about the purpose of today's meeting, so I'll get straight to the point. Last Saturday, which was the day before yesterday, Fengqing Canned Food Factory was officially acquired by Jiang Li Ji Food Co., Ltd."
As soon as he finished speaking, the workers in the audience who had received the specific information erupted in discussion.
He patted the microphone again, "Quiet! Quiet! What I'm about to say is very important; it concerns everyone here!"
Once the audience quieted down, he continued, "The factory has been acquired, but it won't have a big impact on everyone. After today's meeting, everyone will receive five months' salary in one lump sum. Starting today, the factory will officially resume operations. Your job duties will change, but don't worry, the new boss will accept all of us workers!"
"Wow—" His words caused the audience to erupt in cheers once again.
"I can get my salary today!"
"It's really time to go back to work! It's so great that I don't have to look for a job again!"
What does "job change" mean?
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