Chapter 268 The Halo of the Strong: Would You Be Willing to Change Husbands?
The broadcast echoed over the campus of East China Textile University, over and over again.
At that moment, time seemed to stand still throughout the entire school.
Lin Xiuqin, who was originally sitting in the classroom chatting with her classmates, immediately broke the sympathetic expression on her face, turning into disbelief, astonishment, and shame. Qin Xiangxiang had actually turned the tables.
How long has she been in charge of the Shangpu Textile Factory? And what has she managed to secure with her team? An order from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?
Lin Xiuqin's face burned, as if she had been slapped in public.
She felt a wave of exhaustion and weakness. Qin Xiangxiang was not only skilled at "raising Gu", but she herself was also a Gu King!
The person chatting with Lin Xiuqin was Zeng Min, a student at school who loved studying and had excellent grades. Zeng Min was naturally passionate about textiles, but she had never been to a textile factory. Lin Xiuqin, on the other hand, had worked at the Hongxing Textile Factory for many years and was someone Zeng Min envied.
Zeng Min heard many inside stories about the textile factory from Lin Xiuqin and regarded her as an object of worship, believing that she had extensive information and connections.
Even the situation of Shangpu Textile Factory, which Qin Xiangxiang took over, was something Zeng Min heard about from Lin Xiuqin. Lin Xiuqin used this to win over Zeng Min, planning to open her own factory in the future and have Zeng Min as her assistant.
However, Zeng Min was diligent in her studies, but she was also a fan of "technical authorities," and she blindly believed in whoever was more powerful.
Just now she thought Qin Xiangxiang was a lazy, incompetent factory manager who rarely came to class and just cleaned up messes. But now, hearing the voice on the radio, she opened her mouth wide, her eyes filled with shock and admiration.
Professor Zheng was walking down the stairs when he heard the broadcast. He almost stumbled and fell. After he grabbed the wall, his face turned red and blue.
Qin Xiangxiang stood on campus, listening to the broadcast with a confused expression, wondering if she was hallucinating. The students around her stared at her, and after a brief silence, a huge murmur of discussion suddenly erupted.
"Director Qin, that's General Manager Qin, he's a student from our class."
"The factory where she used to work produced provincial top scorers in the college entrance examination, and some of them went on to Tsinghua University, Peking University, and Fudan University."
"I heard that the light industry department put her in charge of a run-down factory that had been losing money for years... and she's already managed to get an order from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?"
"This female classmate is truly extraordinary."
The students' gazes gradually shifted from confusion and doubt to curiosity, admiration, and even worship.
"An order from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?! My God!"
"This pretty classmate is so amazing! We're in the same class!"
"I was just laughing at her, thinking she was just unlucky to be assigned to their factory. By the time we graduate, the line of people wanting to work at their textile factory will probably stretch all the way to the door... I was so blind."
Qin Xiangxiang stood there bewildered. Everywhere she went, she heard people talking about her, and she herself hadn't received any information. Just now, there was a broadcast, and although the person involved was the subject of the broadcast, she actually knew nothing about it. She was completely out of sorts and like a salted fish.
The student council members quickly found her and said that the principal wanted to see her.
"Qin Xiangxiang, you should go see the principal right away!"
"Qin, you're really amazing!"
"Student Qin..."
Qin Xiangxiang was surrounded by a group of people as she went to the principal's office to see the principal. Along the way, many people wanted to befriend her, one telling her their name and another telling her theirs. The voices of the crowd completely drowned her out.
Upon arriving at the principal's office, the principal personally greeted Qin Xiangxiang and poured her tea. "Qin Xiangxiang, your achievements are astonishing. You are truly... truly admirable!"
"Our freshman class is truly full of talent! You are the pride of our school!"
Qin Xiangxiang asked in confusion, "Principal, no, I haven't received any notification yet. What Ministry of Foreign Affairs order?"
The principal laughed loudly, "Don't worry, our school found out first, and your factory will get the news soon!"
Qin Xiangxiang: "..."
"Student Qin," the principal said, straightening his expression, "I hope that Feiyan Textile Factory can be designated as a practical training base for the school, so that professors and students can learn and practice there..."
"At the same time, we also hope that you, General Manager Qin, can personally give lessons to the teachers and students so that everyone can learn from your advanced production experience!"
As Qin Xiangxiang walked out of the principal's office, the principal's buzzing voice still seemed to echo in her mind. However, she hadn't taken more than a few steps when she was surrounded by a group of people again.
Holding a stack of books, Zeng Min looked at Qin Xiangxiang with a blush on her face and said, "Qin Xiangxiang, I admire you and I want to be your most steadfast supporter."
Qin Xiangxiang: "????!!"
Even more outrageous, one male classmate asked Qin Xiangxiang, "Would you be willing to change your husband?"
“My military officer husband neglects his family and is not worthy of you, factory director.”
"You should choose a more family-oriented man to help lighten your burden..."
...
Qin Xiangxiang was caught in a whirlpool of emotions, feeling utterly overwhelmed. "It's just an order, nothing serious. Everyone, go home, go home."
In the past, Feiyan Textile Factory received so many foreign trade orders worth millions, but that was nothing special.
Her nonchalant and unfocused demeanor, in the eyes of her classmates, only added to her aura of unfathomable strength.
The Shanghai 316 Textile Factory was in an uproar, as the factory leaders were also paying attention to the diplomatic uniforms for the upcoming visit to Eastern Europe, and finally heard that the uniforms had been chosen by Qin Xiangxiang.
Qin Xiangxiang? Isn't she just a textile worker's daughter from their 316 Textile Factory? Zhou Aodong's daughter, the one who took over the mess.
The entire factory was shocked!
The entire factory was in disbelief!
"Zhou Aodong, have you thought about it for your daughter?"
"Old Zhou, am I going to ask you for a favor privately?"
The people at the 316 Textile Factory still refused to believe that this was Qin Xiangxiang's achievement alone. They felt that Zhou Aodong, her biological mother, must have helped her by using her connections in the business, which was why Qin Xiangxiang was able to get the order.
...
Zhou Aodong had just come out of the office when she was completely bewildered by the questions from the group of people. She asked inexplicably, "What's wrong?"
"You're still asking what happened? Just think about how you secured an order from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with Shangpu Textile Factory!"
Zhou Aodong: "???!!!!"
"As a mother, you've helped Xiangxiang a lot!"
Zhou Aodong's lips twitched: "...It would be better if she asked me for help."
"I couldn't see what she was busy with all day!"
This girl was so scared by the novel that she had nightmares and needed her husband to watch her go to the bathroom in the middle of the night! When she has nothing to do, she just hugs and kisses her daughter in turn. You would never guess that this girl has the ability to "strategize"!
When pressed for answers, she wore a bewildered expression, feigning ignorance, while holding her daughter's innocent and unaware face.
Ironically, the factory with the fewest sources of information was Feiyan No. 2. They didn't know until they received official notification that they had won the bid!
Their Feiyan No. 2 Factory's "Shanghai Style-78" diplomat uniform stood out from many competitors due to its unique concept of "external grandeur and internal humanistic care"!
The entire factory erupted in cheers and jubilation.
"Our factory has secured an order from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs!"
"What Factory Director Qin said is true! She really does what she says!"
"We need to tell Factory Director Qin this news right away!"
...
As Liu Manfu listened to the voices of the workers around him, he forced a smile, but his heart was ice-cold.
When Sun Youdao fell from power, Liu Manfu's relatives in the factory were also taken down. Apart from him, his Liu family relatives were sent from the lucrative canteen to places like the toilets and dyeing rooms where they did dirty and tiring work.
Liu Manfu harbored resentment, but because the new factory director was too arrogant, he could only lie low for the time being. He originally planned to wait for the new factory director to make reforms, but he took too big a step and messed up his own plans.
However, Qin Xiangxiang not only did not lose her composure, but instead "forged ahead triumphantly" and gained more and more support from the factory workers.
We can't let Qin Xiangxiang continue like this any longer...
But Liu Manfu was powerless and helpless. He was being closely watched by Qin Xiangxiang's men, and all his ways of making money were blocked. He was at a loss.
Furthermore, the entire factory is now united as one because of Qin Xiangxiang's promise to secure diplomatic orders. Everyone is working hard to achieve results, and anyone who drags their feet will be punished by the whole team.
"No, I must continue to lie low and not make any rash moves."
"Wait, keep waiting, until Qin Xiangxiang makes a mistake."
"It's good that she received an order from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but is she sure she can complete it? The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has the highest requirements, and she probably won't pass the inspection and acceptance stage... No rush, let's wait for her to make a mistake."
This was the only way Liu Manfu could convince himself.
When Qin Xiang returned to Feiyan No. 2 Factory, she learned the complete details of the order and understood that this order from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was putting extreme pressure on Feiyan No. 2 Factory's production capacity and standards.
Furthermore, raw materials are scarce. Secretary Li reminded her, "Factory Director, we need to apply for a batch of higher quality, higher-count wool fabric that meets the requirements."
"It's not just these." Qin Xiangxiang held a small notebook and a pen in her hand, realizing that it was time for her to "ask for more than she could ask for" again. Since the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had already placed an order, what did it matter if she only asked for some raw materials?
Of course, I'll take as much as I can.
"We need imported high-count wool fabric, special dyes and auxiliaries, and the lining needs to be changed. We need to use higher-grade linings and accessories. I've heard there are invisible zippers and high-quality shoulder pads. We need a little of everything."
Secretary Li, who was listening nearby, broke out in a cold sweat. He took out a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Qin Xiangxiang said, "Our factory's equipment is too outdated. We should apply for another batch of imported high-speed flat sewing machines, overlock machines, and three-dimensional cutting beds to ensure that the craftsmanship of our diplomat uniforms exceeds international standards."
Secretary Li: "..."
Go ahead and write it, write your application. If it gets approved, I'll admit defeat.
"besides--"
Secretary Li blurted out: "Anything else?"
"I heard at school that new electric sewing machines and steam ironing equipment have been produced locally in Shanghai, and our factory is being given priority in the allocation of quotas."
"besides……"
Secretary Li: "..."
In the past, their textile factory didn't really have the confidence to ask for things. This new factory manager is completely "opportunistic." He applies for so many things, and even if he gets a little bit approved, it's still a profit.
"Ideally, there would be one more vehicle." Qin Xiangxiang wrote down the vehicle she longed for. As a factory manager, she probably wouldn't qualify for a small truck, but the factory could apply for one or two allocations of "Shanghai license plate" freight trucks for transporting raw materials and finished products.
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