Ren Zhiyi explained, "The main reason is that there are too many laid-off workers now. My uncle promised to give priority to hiring qualified laid-off workers, and the leaders are very satisfied with this."
Jiang Xiaoli expressed her approval, saying, "Director Wang did a great job. Our factory needs to recruit new workers for expansion, but he agreed to give priority to hiring laid-off workers who meet the requirements. This has no impact on us. Well done!"
Hu Jingxin then reported, "The trial operation of the 10 new 'Five' stores has now concluded, and sales of winter clothing, with its higher average transaction value, are steadily increasing."
Yan Chengcheng said, "Director Wang of Baocheng Yunfeng Garment Factory still hopes to establish a long-term cooperation with us. Actually, Director Wang's equipment and defect rate are quite good, but now we have our own factory..."
Jiang Xiaoli smiled and said, "It's alright. Keep in touch with Director Wang. I plan to launch a new brand after the New Year. Whether our factory's production capacity can keep up is still a question mark. It's always good to be prepared."
“Okay, then I’ll still give 30% of our goods to Yunfeng Garment Factory to produce,” Yan Chengcheng agreed.
Chang Yue was the last to speak; she first handed Jiang Xiaoli a financial statement.
"This is the financial statement up to November. Our company's profitability is currently very impressive. Congratulations everyone, our decision to increase capital was the right one!"
Looking at the figures on the report, Jiang Xiaoli saw that after the capital increase, ten new stores opened on May 30th. In just five months, up to the end of November, the pre-tax net profit of "307" reached 65.132 million yuan.
Holding the report, she smiled and said, "There are still almost two months until the Chinese New Year. We can still make a big profit. We can get our investment back and receive some dividends."
Ren Zhiyi thought for a moment and said, "Xiao Li, I know you're doing this for our own good, but we're going to launch a new brand after the New Year. Distributing too much profit at once would be bad for the company's cash flow. How about we distribute less? It would be good enough if everyone could give their families a proper account for the New Year."
Hu Jingxin was the first to nod in agreement, "I agree."
Jiang Xiaoli looked at Chang Yue and Yan Chengcheng, "What do you two think? It's okay, everyone can speak freely."
Yan Chengcheng pursed her lips. "Last time we were chatting, we talked about paying back the money we borrowed from Xiaoli before the New Year. I was a little too quick to tell my mom, but it's okay. I'll just explain it to her. She knows we can make money now, and her attitude is much better than before."
Chang Yue nodded and said, "I've also told my family, but I'll do whatever's best for the company, just like Chengcheng!"
Jiang Xiaoli smiled and said, "Okay, then we'll lower our profit-sharing ratio a bit. As long as we maintain this momentum next year, we'll distribute profits once in the middle of the year and once at the end of the year!"
None of the girls had any objections to what she said.
Ren Zhiyi reminded her, "Xiao Li, you still need to go to the design department to check things out. Ever since the mole incident, everyone's mood hasn't been very good."
Jiang Xiaoli nodded, "Don't worry, I understand. I'll go talk to them when they start work tomorrow."
"Tomorrow?" Chang Yue asked doubtfully. "Don't you have three classes tomorrow? Aren't you planning to go back to school to report back from leave?"
She shrugged. "I have to attend the shareholders' meeting at Huaxin Group on Tuesday, so I just took two more days off."
Hu Jingxin cried with envy, "I really want to be a junior. There are so many classes in the sophomore year, and the teachers this semester love to assign so much homework. I feel like my fingers are going to get calluses from writing."
Jiang Xiaoli smiled and patted her on the shoulder, "Go for it, girl!"
She glanced at the time and saw it was already 5:30. She suggested, "You still have to go back to school, so pack up early. It gets dark early in winter."
Hu Jingxin and Chang Yue immediately took out their phones and called their driver.
Yan Chengcheng linked arms with Ren Zhiyi, "Zhiyi, it's a good thing you came. You really have no idea what I went through this weekend!"
Ren Zhiyi gently stroked her hair. "It's okay, I'm here to keep you company."
The two of them discussed it and decided to go straight back to school for dinner instead of lingering with the other couples.
Jiang Xiaoli waved to them, "Drive carefully on the slippery road!"
Hu Jingxin and Chang Yue hung up the phone and shouted in unison, "Zhiyi! Wait for us!"
Ren Zhiyi and Yan Chengcheng stopped in their tracks. "What's wrong?"
Hu Jingxin chuckled, "A Yuan has something to do, so I told him not to waste his time taking me."
Chang Yue touched her gloves sheepishly, "Da Fu, the same goes for you. Zhiyi, could you give us a ride too?"
Yan Chengcheng clicked her tongue twice. "Women! When it really matters, your best friend is still the most reliable!"
The girls changed their minds, and Hu Jingxin suggested, "How about we grab a bite at 'Master Jiang' before heading back to school?"
The suggestion was immediately adopted, but Jiang Xiaoli shook her head, "You guys go ahead, I need to go see my cousin."
Zong Jia is busy, what a great opportunity!
She lied about military intelligence and went to eat hot pot with a few girls, then turned around and came to Jiang Chengle's house.
As a result, not a single light in his house was on!
Just as Jiang Xiaoli was about to head home, the gate of the house two houses down opened. "Xiaoli?"
It was Jiang Ruilin, who was only wearing a thin cashmere sweater.
She quickly got out of the car and ran over, "Uncle, why isn't Brother Le home?"
Jiang Ruilin chuckled lightly, "He's been eating here all this time, didn't you know?"
At the villa's main gate, Jiang Chengle waved to them, "Uncle, Xiaoli, come in quickly! It's so cold outside!"
Jiang Ruilin asked the housekeeper to add a set of chopsticks and a bowl for her. "Xiao Li, why are you looking for A Le at this hour?"
She chuckled, "I came to see the car that Brother Le gave me."
"So those two cars were a gift from Ah Le, huh?" Jiang Ruilin turned and asked, "Ah Le, why didn't you explain when I confronted you this afternoon?"
Jiang Chengle was speechless. "Uncle, Xiaoli doesn't want Zong Jiayu to know about the car incident. How would I know what she's thinking? Of course, she'll take the blame for this first!"
Jiang Xiaoli scratched her cheek guiltily, "Hehe, well, Zong Jiayu is worried I'll drive fast, so I haven't told him about the sports car yet..."
Jiang Ruilin nodded in agreement, "Ayu is a steady person, safety comes first. You all must remember this. Nothing is more important than life safety, understand?"
The brother and sister could only nod repeatedly.
Taking the opportunity, Jiang Xiaoli praised, "Uncle, the food at your house is so delicious!"
Jiang Ruilin knew she was trying to change the subject, so he chuckled and shook his head to explain, "This aunt is the daughter-in-law of the head chef in the family. My mother asked them to come and take care of me and Ale."
Jiang Chengle was also good at reading the room. He joked, "Uncle, since Grandma sent you to take care of us, you can't say I'm here to freeload when you're not hungry!"
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