Chapter 229 Going into Business Together
"Finally decided to come down? I thought I was going to make a wasted trip today!" Tang Mi winked mischievously at Jiang Ruzhen with a teasing look in her eyes.
Jiang Ruzhen blushed, stepped forward, and took Tang Mi's arm, shaking it gently. "Sister Tang, please stop teasing me."
Taking advantage of Jiang Ruzhen's inattention, Tang Mi quickly reached out and hooked her collar to peek inside. "Tsk tsk tsk... The battle is fierce! Have you two made up?"
Jiang Ruzhen pulled back her collar and shook her head with a wry smile. "His family doesn't agree, especially his mother, who was so upset by me that she was hospitalized with a brain hemorrhage."
How do you think we two could be together?
"Is it that serious?" Tang Mi, with her rich experience in worldly affairs, also found this kind of problem very difficult to handle.
Conflicts between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law have existed since ancient times; there is no logic to it, and no fairness to speak of.
It all depends on what the man caught in the middle thinks and whose heart he leans towards.
"So what's going on between you two? You're just following him around without any official status?" Tang Mi's expression showed some disapproval.
"Sister Tang, have you forgotten what I told you before? In these kinds of things, it's all about mutual consent and equality between men and women. You can't say that I have no status or recognition, and neither does he!"
"I have money, I'm beautiful, what kind of man can't I find? Even without him, I can still find a fresher, more tender cabbage."
Tang Mi stared at Jiang Ruzhen in disbelief, finding her remarks both bold and novel, yet strangely reasonable.
"It's good that you think this way. I was worried you might do something rash and wanted to come and talk to you, but it seems there's no need for that now." Tang Mi patted Jiang Ruzhen's hand.
Jiang Ruzhen knew Tang Mi's thoughts, of course. She was a cheerful, generous, and loyal person who was always considerate and willing to go to great lengths for her friends.
She rolled her eyes and nudged Tang Mi's shoulder.
"Sister Tang, tell me how you won over my older brother!"
Now it was Tang Mi's turn to be shy. However, although she was embarrassed, she was not one to hide anything. She pulled Jiang Ruzhen aside and told her about how she met Jiang Zhengyu.
The two met at a children's welfare home. Tang Mi had never had her own child, and when she felt lonely, she would go back to the welfare home to bring food and supplies to the children there.
As the director of the Education Bureau, Jiang Zhengyu also cares about the education of children in the welfare home.
When he went to work, he happened to run into Tang Mi delivering daily necessities, and he immediately felt that this woman was kind-hearted.
Moreover, she was very patient in playing games with the children, and her smile was so inclusive and radiant under the blue sky and white clouds.
Even if the child makes a mistake, she will patiently teach him.
He had seen how parents around him treated their children—some were serious, some were anxious, and some were indifferent.
Compared to these people, Tang Mi's attitude seemed particularly special.
For the first time in his life, he felt an urge to get to know a woman, so he took the initiative to join their game.
After the game, the two had a lot in common and got along very well, so they agreed to visit the children together next time.
The two gradually became close through their interactions, and two months later, Jiang Zhengyu formally confessed his feelings to her.
The two started spending time together and unexpectedly found that their values were very compatible. They both came from highly educated families and had received higher education.
They speak with perfect understanding and act in unison.
After hearing this, Jiang Ruzhen shook her head with a sigh, "I never expected that it was my older brother who pursued you first, and he had you all figured out."
Tang Mi shook her head, "Not really. My first impression of your older brother was also very good. Speaking of the happiness I have now, I have to thank you, sister."
Why thank me?
"I am grateful that you were able to enlighten me back then, which enabled me to decisively divorce my ex-husband and find such a good person as your older brother."
Otherwise, if I continue to get entangled with my ex-husband, I'll really just live a miserable, pathetic life.
Tang Mi spoke from the heart. She was very grateful to Jiang Ruzhen and envied her carefree life. She had been trapped in a cage her whole life and wanted to break free and live the free life she wanted.
"So I've been thinking about this for a long time now, about what kind of life I really want to live in the future. Now I've finally made up my mind, I want to quit my job and go solo, but I might not have enough money to support my dream. I'd like to partner with you, is that okay?"
"Of course, I came here specifically to discuss cooperation with you. Everything else is just something I can take care of later."
Jiang Ruzhen waved her hand and laughed freely; she was more than happy to cooperate with Tang Mi.
Tang Mi has been operating in the southern clothing market for so long, she has connections, experience, and management skills.
Isn't this the perfect professional manager that God sent to her to develop the southern market?
“That’s great, let’s do it right away.”
Tang Mi is not a procrastinator; on the contrary, she is decisive and efficient, just like Jiang Ruzhen.
That's why the two of them get along so well. Once they reached a basic agreement, they started looking for factory space everywhere.
Tang Mi had a car, so she drove Jiang Ruzhen to see several places she had originally planned to visit.
After looking around, the two simultaneously decided on a location, which was the light industrial park that the Hangzhou government was focusing on developing.
Jiang Ruzhen chose this place because of her memories from the future, but Tang Mi chose it entirely based on her professional skills and foresight.
Since this area is newly developed, the factory rent is very cheap, and the price is even more negotiable if you can buy it.
Since the two had both chosen this place, Tang Mi and Jiang Ruzhen went straight to the relevant government department in the middle of the day.
Tang Mi easily arranged to meet with the leaders of the relevant department for dinner.
The three of them agreed on the price while toasting each other at the table.
The factory area, covering more than 1,000 square meters, was sold to them by the leaders at the lowest price, 1,000 yuan per square meter.
However, the two were required to raise one million dollars within a week.
Tang Mi looked somewhat troubled. Although her family was well-off and could come up with two or three hundred thousand yuan, what about the remaining seven or eight hundred thousand yuan?
Tang Mi looked at Jiang Ruzhen with some trepidation. She knew that Jiang Ruzhen's factory was very profitable, but it had only been a little over a year, and she didn't know how much money Jiang Ruzhen could come up with.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Ruzhen casually slammed her hand on the table and said with overwhelming force, "It's just a little money, no problem."
Tang Mi looked shocked. "Girl, this is a million, not ten thousand."
Since Jiang Ruzhen had already made the decision, Tang Mi couldn't hold her back. After finishing their meal, the group followed their leader to the office to sign the agreement.
After leaving the house, Tang Mi was still in a daze. She pinched the tender flesh on her arm.
It hurts so much.
It seems it's true; she really is about to start a new career.
However, she was still a little worried and asked, "Girl, tell me the truth, how much money can you come up with?"
Jiang Ruzhen wanted to say that she was fine with paying in full, but Tang Jie couldn't do it either. She left a state-owned enterprise with such good benefits to start her own factory.
She paid the full amount upfront, but doesn't that mean Tang Mi is now working for her again?
One should not be so greedy.
"Sister Tang, take whatever you have, and I'll make up the rest, okay?"
Seeing Jiang Ruzhen's wealthy and arrogant demeanor, Tang Mi let out a wail and hugged Jiang Ruzhen, pretending to be heartbroken.
"Oh my god, girl, I knew you were rich, but I never imagined you were this rich! I regret it. Can I withdraw the contract? I want to be with you, this rich lady, and not work. You can support me!"
"Hahaha... Okay, I agree." Jiang Ruzhen burst into laughter, amused by Tang Mi's pretentious acting.
The two chatted and laughed in the car and basically finalized all the articles of association for the company. The company was named Zhenmi Clothing Co., Ltd., and Tang Mi invested 300,000 yuan, holding 20% of the shares.
Jiang Ruzhen serves as the company's legal representative, and Tang Mi serves as the company's general manager, fully responsible for the company's operations.
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