"Old Hu, you need to get your hair trimmed."
When Professor Wen returned home, nothing seemed to have changed, except that Dean Hu had become rather unkempt.
"I've been so busy. Now that you're back, you can help me with my haircut. You look great, that's good."
Dean Hu had high standards for himself, but he never made any demands on Professor Wen.
"Okay, I'll go get the shears. I met a lot of interesting people in the orchard. They exercise every day, do some farm work, and bask in the sun. It makes them feel much more energetic."
"That's great! I'll keep you company when I retire."
"We're still waiting for you to retire. You won't be willing to retire unless you really can't work anymore. Did you remember to take the stomach medicine that Xiao Zhou got for you?"
"I remember. Thank you for your hard work. I can't be with you."
Dean Hu sighed.
Instead of going directly to the local area in her capacity as a member of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Fan Juan contacted the partners directly as the factory director of Qianjin Electric Appliance Factory, saying she wanted to come and assess the market and see if there were any opportunities to increase cooperation.
As soon as they arrived, they were picked up by someone arranged by the partner.
Fan Juan naturally didn't go out alone; she brought a retired security guard with her.
"Director Fan, welcome! Our boss has already booked a restaurant and will be waiting for you there. He originally wanted to pick you up in person, but some things came up before we arrived and several people couldn't resolve them, so our boss had to come over and asked us to explain to you. We hope you don't mind."
"Won't."
The car stopped at the Yuezhou Hotel, and Fan Juan got out. Boss Huo was already waiting at the entrance.
"Fan Changzi, it's been a long time. Since we parted ways in the capital last time, I've been thinking about inviting you to visit us in the south. The meal has been arranged. You must be hungry after your journey. Let's eat first."
"Long time no see, Mr. Huo. You've made a fortune and look even more energetic than the last time I saw you."
Fan Juan followed with a smile.
"That's all thanks to Director Fan. Your factory's appliances are so popular. They're inexpensive and practical. If it weren't for the transportation difficulties that increased costs, they could sell even better."
Boss Huo led Fan Juan into a private room. Fan Juan subtly observed that the restaurant in Yuecheng was decorated so splendidly, which showed how different the development of the special economic zone was.
"Did you like the food, Director Fan?"
"The food in Guangdong is different from that in Beijing, but it is very flavorful. Boss Huo has put a lot of effort into it."
Fan Juan put down her chopsticks. She didn't have the habit of wasting food, but Boss Huo had indeed ordered a lot of dishes for this meal.
"How long does Director Fan plan to stay during this inspection? Does he have any plans to build a factory here? If so, we can cooperate."
Mr. Huo is very respectful of women; he didn't serve alcohol at the dinner table.
"That's not certain yet. It's an inspection, so we need to see more before making a decision. We'll probably stay for ten days this time. Thank you so much for your hospitality today, Mr. Huo. Tomorrow I'll visit your store to check on the sales of our machines. I've also brought our latest small appliance with me."
"The quality of the goods from your factory is definitely not a problem. Now that you're in Yuecheng, I should take you to see the local specialties. There's always work to be done, and it's a rare opportunity for you to come all this way. I've arranged accommodations for you at the hotel. It's getting late, so please get some rest tonight, Director Fan. I'll come pick you up again tomorrow."
"In that case, I won't stand on ceremony. I'll show the goods to Boss Huo again tomorrow."
Fan Juan led her people to rest, and Boss Huo told Fan Juan the room number, politely not following them.
"Boss, why are you being so polite to a female factory manager? Her goods still depend on us to sell them."
Boss Huo's subordinates couldn't help but raise their doubts.
"What do you know? A woman who can get her ads on Beijing TV is no ordinary person. She hired so many people, and the counterfeit products can't even match half of what the originals are made of. Just the connections she has in terms of talent are beyond our reach. Besides, setting up a factory in a place like Beijing isn't that easy without connections."
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