On February 9th, Jiang Xiaoli visited her own factory to inspect the work and gave bonuses to the employees.
Now, both factories in Xijing have implemented paperless office practices. Han Xue and Ming Chan have voluntarily reassigned surplus labor from various departments, and everything is running smoothly.
Jiang Xiaoli felt extremely relieved! In a great mood, she doubled the year-end bonuses for the middle and senior management of the two factories, and now everyone who saw her had a smile on their face.
During the Lunar New Year, Zong Jia and the other two returned to Xijing together. Li Guizhi said she would take Zong Jia and the others to visit Jiang Weimin.
Just as the three were about to set off, Jiang Xiaoli received a call from Ming Chan, "President Jiang, the government has invited you to attend the commendation meeting for major taxpayers in Xijing City on the 15th."
"Okay, I'll go."
Li Guizhi was overjoyed to hear the news. "We'll tell your dad the good news in a little while!"
As the Lunar New Year approaches, many people come to the Martyrs' Cemetery to visit their families. However, Jiang Xiaoli did not expect that, in addition to the three of them, there would be other people visiting Jiang Weimin today.
These two men stood ramrod straight, making it easy to tell their professions at a glance: either soldiers or police officers.
They greeted Li Guizhi with smiles, "Sister-in-law, long time no see! This must be Xiao Li, she's grown so much!"
Li Guizhi was surprised to see them there. "Yang Guang, Xiong Jie, are you on vacation?"
Yang Guang, with his dark skin and bright smile, said, "Yes, Da Xiong and I happened to be on vacation together, so we thought we'd stop in Xi'an to visit the company commander before heading back to our hometown."
Xiong Jie said with a smile, "Little Pear, do you still remember Uncle Xiong? I used to hold you when you were little!"
Jiang Xiaoli smiled slightly, "Uncle Xiong, but I was too young then and don't remember."
"Haha, it's alright, it's alright." Xiong Jie looked at her with loving eyes. "Last year, when we received your mother's letter saying you got into Peking University, we were all so happy. Well done!"
Yang Guang also said, "We had wanted to come for a long time, but we just didn't have the time."
Li Guizhi waved her hand, "We're so glad you still remember Weimin! Wait for us a moment, I'll take you to visit my home!"
Jiang Xiaoli placed the flowers together with those brought by Yang Guang and the others. "Dad, wasn't it lively today? So many people came to see you."
Li Guizhi said with a smile, "Of course, your dad loves a lively atmosphere!"
The mother and daughter each shared their recent experiences over the past six months. Li Guizhi pulled Zong Jiayu aside and said, "Weimin, I told you before that I adopted a godson for us. Unexpectedly, Xiaoli and he hit it off and started dating. Can you help me take a look?"
Zong Jiayu immediately declared, "Uncle Jiang, I really like Xiaolizi. I promise you that I will cherish and protect her. You can keep an eye on me at any time!"
Jiang Xiaoli laughed out loud, "Dad, you can just observe, but don't supervise all the time, it's kind of scary."
Li Guizhi laughed and patted her on the shoulder, "Nonsense!"
Amidst the laughter and chatter, the previously somewhat subdued atmosphere became relaxed.
They met up with Yang Guang and Xiong Jie at the entrance of the cemetery, and then went straight home.
Both of them were somewhat shocked by the environment of their home.
Li Guizhi invited the two to sit down and then explained, "In the past two years, our family has made some money from business, so we moved. Now Xiaoli is studying in Kyoto, and I went there with her."
Yang Guang nodded repeatedly, "Sister-in-law, you are truly a heroine. I thought you didn't want to keep in touch with us anymore when you returned the money we sent you."
Li Guizhi denied it, saying, "That's nonsense. Your salaries and allowances aren't much, and you have a heavy burden on your families. Taking care of your family is the most important thing!"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiaoli remembered that there seemed to be such a thing in her past life.
When she was in her senior year of high school, the son of one of her father's comrades fell seriously ill and could only survive by taking a foreign-imported drug.
At that time, Li Guizhi had been laid off and was doing odd jobs. She sent all of her two months' income to that person. She didn't understand the situation and even argued with her mother. Li Guizhi explained it to her and she finally understood.
Unfortunately, the medical expenses required for such chronic diseases are astronomical for ordinary people. The comrade's son passed away a little over a year later, when he was only a teenager.
Jiang Xiaoli didn't know whose family member was sick, so she chimed in, "Uncle Yang, Uncle Xiong, you're both usually in the army, so please take good care of your families now that you're home. I'm asking my mom to have a check-up every six months, so she can get treatment if she's sick and have peace of mind if she's not."
Xiong Jie nodded repeatedly, "Xiao Li is right! As soon as I get home, I'll take my parents, wife, and daughter for a medical check-up!"
Yang Guang nodded, "We soldiers really don't take care of our families enough. I'll definitely spend more time with them this time I'm on leave."
During the conversation, Xiong Jie kept glancing at Zong Jiayu. Li Guizhi noticed this and introduced him to them, saying, "This young man is my godson, and he's also Xiao Li's boyfriend now."
Upon hearing this, the two men's expressions changed immediately. Their previously peaceful attitude turned sharp, and they sized Zong Jia up and down.
Then began a half-hour "interrogation".
Fortunately, Zong Jia is good enough to pass the test of his future father-in-law's comrade-in-arms for the time being.
Li Guizhi treated the two to dinner, after which Yang Guang and Xiong Jie said their goodbyes and left.
"Sister-in-law, we've bought train tickets for tonight, we really can't stay any longer."
Upon hearing this, Li Guizhi packed a lot of New Year's gifts for the two of them, saying, "It's just a little something to say, to take home and share with our families."
Zong Jia drove, and Jiang Xiaoli took the two of them to the train station.
On the way, Jiang Xiaoli introduced them, "Uncle Yang, Uncle Xiong, have you heard of 'Jiang Li Ji'?"
Yang Guang didn't react much, but Xiong Jie smiled and said, "I've heard of it. My daughter especially loves this brand of boneless chicken feet."
She said with a smile, "Uncle Xiong, could you leave me an address later? I'll send some to my sister."
Xiong Jie refused, saying, "No need, no need. You're still in school. Your sister-in-law works hard to earn money, don't waste it."
Jiang Xiaoli smiled and said, "Uncle Xiong, actually 'Jiang Li Ji' is my family's company. I'm happy that the little girl likes to eat our food!"
Yang Guang and Xiong Jie were shocked. Yang Guang asked incredulously, "Xiao Li, do you mean that when your sister-in-law said she was doing business, she was running such a big company?"
Jiang Xiaoli nodded, "That's basically right, but now I'm the one who runs it mostly."
They both felt that this world was really magical, but thinking back to their former monstrous company commander, they suddenly felt that this also made sense.
After seeing the two off at the train station, Jiang Xiaoli emphasized as they parted, "Uncle Yang, Uncle Xiong, thank you for taking care of my mother and me in the past. I'm all grown up now. If either of you or any of my father's former comrades need any help, please be sure to contact me."
Yang Guang and Xiong Jie exchanged a glance, feeling a surge of warmth. They then realized the true intention behind the boy in the car revealing his family's company to them.
"Thank you, Xiaoli, we understand."
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