Yang Li cherished this friendship and felt from the bottom of her heart that Jia Wenli was doing it for her own good.
Overwhelmed with emotion, he tightly grasped Jia Wenli's hand and said, "Thank you so much!"
A hint of disdain flashed in Jia Wenli's eyes, but she remained nonchalant on the surface: "Oh, what's the big deal? I've always considered you a sister!"
Yang Li quickly packed her things and took a bus with Jia Wenli to the vicinity of the factory!
There are several factories nearby, so two state-run hotels and a state-run restaurant were opened here!
With the rise of reform and opening up, many people like to set up stalls on the roadside late at night!
Some were roasted sweet potatoes, some were candied hawthorns, and there were other snacks!
Yang Li looked around and realized that living here would be convenient.
She walked up to the old woman selling roasted sweet potatoes, bought two, and asked with a slight smile, "Auntie, how long have you been setting up your stall here? How's business?"
The old woman's alarm bells went off, and she paused in her hand holding the sweet potato!
She looked at Yang Li warily: "What's wrong? You want to do this too?"
There was a person selling roasted sweet potatoes and chestnuts who was competing with her for business. If she hadn't used some tricks, she probably would have lost her business long ago!
Yang Li waved her hands repeatedly: "Auntie, don't misunderstand. I actually wanted to ask you about the situation of that abandoned state-owned cotton mill over there."
The old woman breathed a sigh of relief and, while packing sweet potatoes for her, laughed and said, "What's there to ask? Everyone in the alley knows what's going on with that state-owned cotton mill."
Sigh, I used to be a member of that state-owned cotton mill. Because of a decision-making error by the higher-ups, our factory didn't pay wages for more than half a year!
Eventually, it went out of business, and the factory was left abandoned!
However, in the last few days, I've seen many workers go in.
My son works at the local street office. I made a quick inquiry and heard that this place is going to be transformed into a new factory.
My son said he wants to start a cosmetics factory.
Do you think this thing can be successfully developed?
If people can't even afford to eat, who would spend so much money on applying creams and lotions?
In my opinion, this is another company that will go bankrupt!
The old woman wrapped the sweet potato in newspaper, thoughtfully tucking in a corner, and handed it to Yang Li: "Try it!"
Yang Li took the sweet potato, but seemed a little distracted.
Jia Wenli, standing to the side, smiled. Yes, it's not certain whether an unknown factory can even be opened.
After thanking the old lady briefly, Yang Li walked towards the state-run hotel with Jia Wenli, looking preoccupied.
Jia Wenli offered a feigned consolation: "Oh, that old lady probably just said it casually!"
It's not easy to open a private factory these days, so Wen must have some powerful backing to have managed to do it!
Don't worry, just go and do it!
Yang Li, being rather naive, was moved by Jia Wenli's words and agreed that they made sense. She clenched her fingers and placed them on her chest, constantly encouraging herself: "You're absolutely right, nothing has even started yet."
How do I know that the factory is definitely not doing well?
As long as I'm hardworking and the factory pays me a fixed salary, I can consider myself settled!
Jia Wenli smiled but didn't reply.
That night, the two of them squeezed into the state-run hotel. Yang Li was thinking about going to the factory the next day, and even though she was very uneasy, she forced herself to go to sleep as soon as possible!
Jia Wenli next to her couldn't sleep, tossing and turning, feeling restless as if a fire was burning inside her!
Just as dawn was breaking, Jia Wenli woke Yang Li up!
Yang Li was still a little confused. Looking at the dark sky outside, she said in bewilderment, "Didn't we say we wouldn't be going until 8 a.m.? We can get up at 7 a.m., have breakfast, and then go. We don't need to get up so early!"
Jia Wenli quickly said, "Oh dear, you have a lot to do later!"
Didn't you hear what that old lady said? Since it's a cosmetics factory, you definitely need to get up early, get yourself ready, and make a good impression!
I brought pearl powder and lipstick in my bag, I'll do your makeup properly later!
Strive to leave others with a professional and positive impression!
Yang Li jumped out of bed and said, "I bought a box of face cream before. It smells so good. I'll just use that to apply it!"
"You bought your lipstick at a department store; it's so expensive. I... I won't use it."
Jia Wenli pretended to be generous and said, "Oh, it's nothing. When you start working and earning money, you can just give me one."
At first glance, there seems to be nothing wrong with what they said; it could just be considered playful banter between little girls!
But Yang Li didn't know why, but she always felt that something was wrong.
After they finished eating, the two of them started tinkering in the hotel!
Looking at herself in the mirror, Yang Li hesitated, "Da Li, should I skip the blush?"
The lipstick I applied made my lips look like those of a paper doll, and it even made them look bigger.
I'm really not used to this foreign stuff!
I'll go wash it off; I think it's fine as long as it's clean!
A flicker of annoyance crossed Jia Wenli's mind, and her tone became somewhat impatient: "Ugh, I went through so much trouble to draw this for you, and you just want to wash it off like that??"
Seeing her angry, Yang Li felt conflicted but ultimately relented. She asked softly, "Do you really think this is a good idea?"
Why does this look so awkward to me?
Seeing that she had convinced her, Jia Wenli forced a smile and said, "What do you know? This is how it's done abroad!"
You need to show the cosmetics factory owner that you are someone who is at the forefront of fashion!
That way she'll think more highly of you.
I usually don't even use this lipstick; I just dab it on my lips a couple of times. This time, I really went all out for you!
Hearing her say that, Yang Li's doubts dissipated.
He happily took her arm: "It's about time, shall we go together?"
Jia Wenli suppressed a laugh, tilted her head back, and walked with her towards the cosmetics factory.
At the entrance of the cosmetics factory, Wen Sihe and Wang Yuqing bumped into each other and appeared quite intimate.
"This is the accounting person I found. Her name is Cao Liying, and she also graduated from the University of Finance and Economics!"
Behind Cao Liying stood a little girl, her face full of reluctance!
Wen Sihe recognized who this was at a glance.
It's often said that nephews and nieces resemble their uncles and aunts, and it's certainly true!
The little girl in front of me looks about six-tenths like Wang Yuqing!
It must have been Wang Yuqing who said it, referring to her own niece.
The young girl also wanted to work in an office, but her aunt wouldn't let her do finances yesterday, so she was naturally full of resentment.
The young girl gritted her teeth, intending to take advantage of Wen Sihe's presence to properly inquire why she wasn't allowed to sit in the office.
Turning my head, I heard a pretty little girl's voice from not far away: "Wen!"
Everyone turned to look and were startled by the girl's attire!
Wen Sihe frowned in confusion. When she saw Yang Li yesterday, she was quite clean. Although her clothes were worn out, they were clean and refreshing, which made her very likable!
But now...
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