An atmosphere of ambiguity surged between the two.
Jiang Xiaoli could clearly feel Zong Jia's heart pounding wildly in her chest.
She's just like him.
Suddenly, she impulsively grabbed Zong Jiayu's collar and whispered in his ear, "Ayu, let's not go home tonight, okay?"
Zong Jia was captivated by her invitation. After hesitating for a few seconds, he pulled her into his arms. "Little Pear, don't rush. Wait a little longer. Your godmother will worry if we don't go home."
Jiang Xiaoli looked up in confusion. "Wait a little longer? Wait for what?"
Zong Jia just smiled and didn't answer her question directly.
She muttered to herself, "Still acting mysterious, huh!"
Zong Jia took her hand and coaxed, "How about we go home and open the presents?"
She nodded reluctantly. "Let's go then."
She received a variety of gifts tonight, including jewelry, perfumes, and skincare products.
The gift Ren Zhiyi gave was quite special; it consisted of two walnuts she had recently bought at Panjiayuan.
Jiang Xiaoli liked this pair of walnuts very much when she first saw them, and she held them in her hands and played with them for a long time.
Unexpectedly, Ren Zhiyi noticed and gave her the two walnut ornaments as a birthday gift.
She held the two walnuts in her hands, turning them around, and raised an eyebrow at Zong Jiayu, "Look at these two walnuts of mine, aren't they perfect?"
Zong Jiayu noticed her strange expression, nodded, and then handed her his gift.
"Little Pear, see if you like it."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiaoli put the walnuts aside and opened Zong Jiayu's gift box.
Inside the box was a key studded with diamonds, which sparkled brilliantly under the living room lights.
Even Li Guizhi, who was sitting to the side watching TV, was attracted by the light. "What is that? It's so bright!"
Jiang Xiaoli picked up the pendant to show her, "Mom, do you think it's pretty?"
Li Guizhi nodded, "It looks good, it looks good."
Zong Jiayu helped her put the pendant on, then whispered in her ear, "Little Pear is my key!"
Looking at his handsome face, Jiang Xiaoli's thoughts suddenly started to wander uncontrollably.
She couldn't help but tug at the hem of Zong Jiayu's clothes, "I really want to lock you up."
Zong Jia chuckled twice, "I'm still Little Pear even without being locked up."
Now she was absolutely certain that the person in front of her was trying to seduce her!
She glared at him fiercely, "If you won't let me eat you, you'd better behave yourself!"
The way she looked resembled a tyrant trying to seize a "commoner's daughter".
Zong Jiayu, the "commoner," smiled directly into her eyes, but he still said the same thing, "Little Pear, don't be in a hurry."
Very well, Jiang Xiaoli felt he had evidence that this guy was just stringing her along.
This role reversal was something she hadn't expected.
She took a deep breath and said sternly, "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You'll regret it!"
Zong Jia was smitten by her charming appearance, but when he looked at Li Guizhi watching TV next to him, he suppressed his impulse and patted her head, saying, "Little Pear, be good."
...
In the days that followed, Jiang Xiaoli's studies, work, and life proceeded in an orderly manner.
One weekend in mid-March, while she was inspecting the installation of the production line at the "Jiang Li Ji" Kyoto branch, she suddenly received a call from Yan Chengcheng.
"Xiao Li! There's been a change at the First Garment Factory; our order can't be delivered on time!"
Jiang Xiaoli frowned. "What's the reason we can't deliver the goods? We signed a contract, and the penalty for breach of contract is no small amount. Can the First Garment Factory afford to pay it now?"
Yan Chengcheng replied anxiously, "I came to the factory today to follow up on the production of the new products. It was only when I saw Deputy Factory Director Lü that he told me that the First Garment Factory had been acquired. Now the factory is going to upgrade its industry, and the company that acquired the garment factory does not recognize the contract we signed with the First Garment Factory. Their person in charge said they want to sue, and they'll fight it!"
Jiang Xiaoli's heart skipped a beat. She asked, "What's the name of the company that acquired the First Garment Factory?"
"Wanning Clothing".
After noting down the name, Jiang Xiaoli instructed, "Here's the thing, Chengcheng, don't worry. I'm heading to the First Garment Factory now. You go to the company warehouse and call a car to go there first, check all our fabrics, and get them ready to be taken away. I'll contact Zhiyi and ask her to inquire at the Jinshi Yanhao Garment Factory if they have any extra production capacity."
Upon hearing her arrangement, Yan Chengcheng instantly felt reassured. "Okay, okay, I understand. I'll contact the warehouse right now."
After hanging up the phone, Jiang Xiaoli called Song Guoqiang first, "Brother Song, I need your help with something. Could you help me find out who the owner of Wanning Garment Factory, which just acquired the First Garment Factory, is?"
Song Guoqiang agreed, "Okay, give me an hour."
After she finished her call, Dafu asked, "Is there a problem at the garment factory?"
Jiang Xiaoli nodded. "I guess it's still Huaxin Group causing trouble. Brother Dafu, I've checked everything here. You can keep an eye on the production line. I'll be going now."
Dafu nodded. "Okay, don't worry. Leave this to me. Drive carefully on your way back."
Jiang Xiaoli drove very fast and arrived at the First Garment Factory in less than half an hour.
When Deputy Factory Director Lü and Factory Director Shi heard that she had arrived, they quickly led her to the conference room.
Factory Manager Shi was no longer as cold and indifferent as he had been during their last meeting. He said apologetically, "President Jiang, I'm really sorry, we really can't deliver your company's orders on time right now. Could you please give us a two-week grace period? We'll definitely be able to deliver on time in two weeks!"
Jiang Xiaoli sneered, "I remember Director Shi is a very principled person. Why are you advising others to be lenient now that you've breached the contract?"
Factory Director Shi looked embarrassed. "President Jiang, this really wasn't our intention..."
Jiang Xiaoli reached out to stop him, "I don't want to know any more about the internal situation of the First Garment Factory. I only know that I paid the money and placed the order, but if you can't deliver the goods to me on time, it's a breach of contract."
Now I not only have to shoulder this mess myself, but you're also shirking responsibility. Director Shi, how do you think this matter should be handled?
Factory Manager Shi wiped the sweat from his forehead. "President Jiang, I really don't have the final say in the garment factory anymore. Otherwise, I would have the person in charge of Wan Ning Garment come and talk to you."
She waved her hand, "I'll talk to whoever signed the contract with. If you can't handle this properly, we'll see each other in court."
Factory Director Shi sighed and said nothing more.
Deputy Factory Director Lü tried to mediate, saying, "President Jiang, the factory's acquisition happened too suddenly. It's really beyond what Factory Director Shi and I could control. Considering our previous pleasant relationship, how about we discuss it again?"
Jiang Xiaoli raised an eyebrow. "We can discuss it. Just start filming now and get my product made."
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