Back in Xijing, Jiang Xiaoli rested for two days before people who had heard the news came knocking on her door.
Han Xue and Ming Chan arranged to visit each other's home.
They've changed quite a bit in just a few months.
Han Xue looks more professional and confident, while Ming Chan looks more reserved and composed.
Jiang Xiaoli smiled and invited the two to sit down. "I was planning to rest for two days before visiting you at the factory, but I didn't expect you two to come directly."
Han Xue said warmly, "I heard from Jingjing that you drove back from the branch factory as soon as you returned to Xijing. It's been several months since we last met, and I've missed you terribly!"
Ming Chan smiled and said, "President Jiang, you are our backbone. Of course we have to come and see you now that you're back."
Jiang Xiaoli waved her hand, "You're all doing very well. I saw the situation at both factories on the 'Business System,' and I came back to sign off on everyone's year-end bonuses."
Han Xue quickly chimed in, "President Jiang, this 'Business System' you had installed is absolutely fantastic! At first, learning how to operate the computers and use the software was incredibly difficult for us, but now that we're proficient, we realize it saves us a fortune in just a little time!"
“It’s the same for me. Even when I’m on vacation, I can’t help but go to the factory to check the real-time order data. It’s so addictive,” Ming Chan said.
Jiang Xiaoli smiled slightly, “The ‘Business System’ was originally tailor-made for our ‘Jiang Li Ji’s’ existing business. If you want to do a good job, you must first have the right tools.”
Going forward, everyone should try to reduce repetitive and tedious tasks so that more time can be devoted to management or creative work.
Han Xue nodded repeatedly, "President Jiang, I really have to learn a thing or two from you every time I see you."
The two sat at home for a while longer, and when it was almost time to eat, they declined Li Guizhi's invitation and got up to leave.
Jiang Xiaoli saw them off. "I'll be going to the factory in the next couple of days. You guys prepare the year-end bonus documents. I'll distribute the money when I get there. The New Year is coming soon, so get ready in advance."
Han Xue and Ming Chan agreed before leaving.
After lunch, Jiang Xiaoli was so bored that she couldn't sleep, so she decided to go out and drive around.
Suddenly, a shop under renovation came into view.
Jiang Xiaoli was slightly surprised. This was "Master Jiang's" first store in Xijing. Logically speaking, it should have been closed by now, right?
She pulled her car over to the side of the road and went into the shop, chatting with the workers inside. "Masters, it's almost the Little New Year, why are you still out working?"
The driver chuckled and said, "Hehe, in previous years we would have gone back to the village to prepare for the New Year, but this year the boss is generous. He gave us double wages for the last few days so we could get the shop ready before the New Year."
Jiang Xiaoli understood; Shao Ping'an did this so that the business could open as soon as possible after the New Year.
She went out and bought a case of water for the workers. "Workers, you've worked hard. Here's a case of water for you to sit down, rest, and have a drink when you're tired."
The craftsmen thanked her repeatedly, saying, "Thank you so much, young lady, you're so kind."
As Jiang Xiaoli left the store, she bumped into Shao Ping'an, who had just gone out for dinner.
She opened her eyes wide in surprise, "Shao Ping'an? What are you doing here?"
Since "Master Jiang" Catering Company is a newly established branch, only two locations, Kyoto and Xijing, are currently in preparation. Jiang Xiaoli simply gave the employees an early holiday, and they will come back to work after the New Year.
Shao Ping'an never expected to run into the big boss here.
He touched his ear. "I'll wait two more days until the shop is inspected before I go home."
Now Jiang Xiaoli understood. No wonder she didn't remember the company arranging for her to work overtime to finish decorating the store.
She asked, "Did you pay the double wages promised to the renovation workers out of your own pocket?"
Shao Ping'an nodded, "Yes, I was worried that after the New Year, the masters would go to work on other big projects and leave our shop's work behind, so I simply told them to finish their work before going home."
Jiang Xiaoli nodded, and she took Shao Ping'an directly to the bank to withdraw five thousand yuan in cash.
"Write me a note to apply for a reserve fund. You can use this money to pay the workers first, and also deduct your recent accommodation and meals from this fund."
Shao Ping'an was a little flattered. "President Jiang, you don't need that much. I can take care of my own food and lodging."
Jiang Xiaoli rolled her eyes at him, "My company hasn't reached the point where the general manager has to pay his own way to work."
"Hehe, okay, okay." Shao Ping'an then wrote the emergency fund application as she requested and accepted the five thousand yuan.
After receiving the note, Jiang Xiaoli waved to him, "Go now, finish up at the shop and go home early. Take a plane, use the reserve fund, and I'll reimburse you after the New Year if you need more!"
As she got back on the road, Jiang Xiaoli found it a little funny. She really hadn't expected Shao Ping'an to be so hardworking and so foolish.
What was he thinking, paying out of his own pocket to go to work?
Perhaps it was his stubbornness that touched her; a person who works so hard for himself deserves praise.
She wandered aimlessly through the streets, and before she knew it, her car had pulled up in front of a "Guizhi Steamed Bun Shop".
The long queues outside the steamed bun shop were long gone. The shop assistants and the kitchen staff were chatting together. There were still quite a few steamed buns left in the steamer, with all kinds of flavors available.
Seeing this scene, Jiang Xiaoli sighed and muttered to herself, "It means that in just over two years, everyone has more variety in what they eat, which is good."
I just need to discuss the future plans for the steamed bun shop with Zong Jia and the others during the Chinese New Year.
Finally, she drove to Xijing No. 20 Middle School.
She parked her car outside the school and walked to the school gate. The old man guarding the gate recognized her at a glance.
He greeted her like an old friend, "Girl, you're back?"
Jiang Xiaoli felt extremely warm and fuzzy inside. She smiled and nodded, "Yes, I'm back."
The old man opened the small door and let her in. He pointed to the wall of honor and said, "Look, your photo has been changed!"
Jiang Xiaoli smiled as she looked at the photos on the honor wall, and Chen selected three more photos for her.
One photo shows her sitting at her desk studying.
One photo shows her smiling brightly in front of the school's flowerbed.
One photo shows her standing on the podium with her IMO gold medal hanging around her neck.
Two more photos of Xu Xing were added next to her. Unlike her, there was another photo of him holding his medal and standing on the IPhO podium.
She couldn't help but give Chen a thumbs up. Seeing this scene upon entering the school gate would surely impress many students and parents who wanted to apply to No. 20 Middle School.
She found her way to the teachers' office and bumped into Chen Zhe as he opened the door.
Upon seeing her, Chen's face lit up with joy. "Xiao Li is here! Please come in and sit down! I'm just going to the restroom and will be right back!"
The other teachers in the office were also happy to hear her name. "Little Pear is back?"
They greeted her familiarly, giving her snacks as if she had never left.
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