Chapter 165
"Wow!" Luo Zemin saw Xu Wen standing at the door and exclaimed, "You don't look like you've given birth to a child at all."
Most women are plump and white when they just leave the confinement period after giving birth. Some of them even have bulging stomachs like those of women who are five or six months pregnant.
Although Xu Wen was a little plumper than when they first met, you couldn't tell at all that she had just given birth.
Xu Wen raised her arm slightly and pointed at the baby in her arms, "You can't tell, I'm also a mother! And on behalf of my daughter, I protest against your behavior of letting us be exposed to the sun. Our little princess is afraid of the sun!"
Luo Zemin slapped his forehead and quickly made way for the door. "It's my fault! I was too excited! Come, this way."
He took the umbrella from Xu Wen's hand and held it for the mother and daughter as they walked to the office.
Luo Zeming's printing factory is no longer as dilapidated as it was when Xu Wen and Tan Changlin first came.
Now the new office building is under construction and is still undergoing review and approval.
Individual housing construction has just been allowed, and the application process is a bit troublesome.
The entire courtyard has been renovated, including the gate where Tan Changlin was originally hung.
The new gate is more imposing and has a simple communication room at the entrance.
The dog that scared Tan Changlin back then now keeps the master in the communication room company.
The offices were still the same few low bungalows, but the interior had been completely changed.
Luo Zemin was still in the middle office, but the accommodation and kitchen were also converted into a formal office with quite a few employees.
As chairman, he retained his human qualifications.
The old second-hand desk was replaced with a new desk.
The wooden chairs were also replaced with leather seats.
Xu Wen unceremoniously occupied Luo Zemin's new office chair and even said to him, "Boss Luo, that's great! You're acting like a CEO!"
It's filled with the smell of nouveau riche everywhere.
Luo Zemin sighed and sat down on the new black leather sofa. "Stop making fun of me! Starting a business is so tiring! It's so difficult."
In the early stages of starting a business, you often make little money and have a lot of trouble. In order to save money, you often have to do everything yourself.
Originally, Luo Zemin could have been more comfortable because he made quite a bit of his first fortune, but he left a large sum of money to spend on building an office building.
This would make him go back to the time before liberation, when he would have to be very careful with his budget when hiring workers.
After the first pot of gold was gone, the excitement about the 3D printer seemed to have passed as well.
It’s not that 3D printing is bad, but there are still many difficulties to be overcome if it is to be applied to actual production.
So the order volume has decreased recently.
Luo Zemin had no choice but to open another production line to produce ordinary printers.
All the experience and connections he had accumulated in his previous factory came in handy.
Although it is a domestically produced printer, it has the quality of a genuine foreign brand printer and is currently selling well, accounting for half of his factory's profits.
After the two exchanged a few pleasantries and shared their recent situation, Xu Wen went straight to the point: "Since we are partners, I won't beat around the bush. I want to discuss something with you."
"You tell me." Luo Zemin said cheerfully, "As long as I can do it, I will definitely do it without hesitation."
If it weren't for Xu Wen, he would not have been able to realize his entrepreneurial dream until now.
Complaints are complaints, but who wants to be an employee when they can be the boss?!
"On behalf of Rainbow Island, I sincerely invite you to start a branch factory on our Rainbow Island."
Luo Zemin spit out a mouthful of water from his nose and started coughing.
"What did you invite me to do?"
"Open a factory on Rainbow Island."
"Mr. Xu, are you kidding me?"
Are you kidding? It's not like he hasn't been to Rainbow Island before.
Where to open a factory and what to do?
A place with few people?
"Just because we're partners, I think of you first when something good happens." Xu Wen had an expression that said, "I'm giving you a huge gift, don't be ungrateful."
Luo Zemin's smile froze on his face.
If it were someone else, he would have kicked the person out long ago, but because the person was Xu Wen, he was more tolerant.
Nodding, "Okay, then tell me first, what is this good thing?"
"There is land on Rainbow Island that can be used by you for free."
Luo Zemin suddenly became a little serious. He now knew very well the meaning of this sentence.
For example, the factory he is currently renting belongs to someone else. If he wants to build a house there, he must first get permission from the landlord and he must pay for it.
The point is that even if he is willing to pay, his application may not be approved because it involves land.
Land is not yet allowed to be bought and sold.
So after nearly a year of hard work, his application to build an office building is still under review and there is a high possibility that it will not be approved.
Even if it is passed, you won’t be able to move away in the future.
The temptation in Xu Wen's words can be imagined.
He can build his own factory on Rainbow Island, and both the factory and the house will be his.
Luo Zemin swallowed his saliva, calmed down his excitement, and began to ask: "Having a factory alone is not enough. I can't buy a boat to pick up employees every day, right?"
In the morning, we took a boat from Pengcheng to Rainbow Island, and returned from Rainbow Island in the evening.
How much does a ship cost?
The round trip takes about two hours, and for the same pay, who would be willing to travel so far?
"I've thought about this problem. In the early stage, you can only produce 3D printers on Rainbow Island. Not many workers are needed, and the sisters-in-law on the island can help. Also, starting this year, there may be more and more retired veterans staying on the island. They are good at work! Slowly, there will be enough workers on the island."
"As far as I know, veterans can only be discharged from the army for another six months in winter! What should they do during this six months?"
"It's as if your factory will be finished tomorrow. Building a factory takes time, right? It's already July, so it will be around National Day, right? If you're really short of workers or have urgent orders, I'll find a way for you."
Either find someone to work overtime, or send a boat to pick him up from Pengcheng.
It's only two or three months, it will be over.
Luo Zemin was silent for a longer time this time.
Xu Wen didn't push him and just said, "Please go out and think. I need to feed my baby."
Luo Zemin: “…”
Luo Zemin stood up, drew the curtains, and closed the door after leaving.
He was considerate enough to stand at the door to guard her.
This door doesn't work very well. It can't be fastened from the inside.
Luo Zemin stood at the door, thinking under the scorching sun, attracting the attention of passers-by workers.
After a while, Xu Wen called out, "Come in!"
Luo Zemin walked in, opened the curtains, took a deep breath and said to Xu Wen: "I've made up my mind! I agree."
"So fast?" Xu Wen was a little surprised but not particularly surprised. After all, Luo Zemin was also so happy to work with him when he first asked him to be a partner in making printers.
Luo Zemin shrugged and asked her, "Do you have the final say on the land issue of Rainbow Island?"
Xu Wen shook his head: "Of course not!"
Luo Zemin: “…”
"Are you kidding me?" These words were clearly written on Luo Zemin's face.
"I'm not kidding you." Xu Wen asked, "My words don't count. My grandfathers have the final say."
Before coming, of course, I have to convince Lu Yuanzheng first.
For such a big matter, even if it is a long journey, one must first report and apply to the higher authorities.
It was not until the report was approved that Xu Wen came to discuss with Luo Zemin.
"Let's go and talk while we eat. I'm a little hungry." Xu Wen stood up holding the child.
Breastfeeding people tend to get hungry easily.
Luo Zemin treated us to a meal and chose a newly opened, very upscale hotel.
"Try their signature dish." Luo Zemin served the dishes to Xu Wen, "This was recommended by a customer once, and I think it's very good. I wonder if it suits your taste."
Xu asked and thanked him.
The two of them ate and chatted.
We talked about the details of the cooperation.
Rainbow Island allocated a piece of land to Luo Zemin for his use to support him in building a factory, but it certainly cannot be given for free.
The land is borrowed for free, but the profits must be shared.
"Please keep it simple. What do you think?" Luo Zemin asked. "No, it's us, not you. You and I are partners. What we are discussing now is the cooperation between our printing factory and Rainbow Island."
"30/70. The printer factory 30, Rainbow Island 70."
Luo Zemin shook his head. "Isn't it a bit too much to ask for a big deal?"
"You should know that there is a community under construction in Pengcheng, right?"
Luo Zemin nodded, "I know, I bought a house there."
Xu Wen can get a dividend of 20,000 yuan. As the boss's largest shareholder, Luo Zemin certainly makes more money than Xu Wen.
Xu asked: "..."
Suddenly I feel that common prosperity or common poverty is also good. After all, it is not so stimulating.
She also wants a house of her own.
Unfortunately, in their Wei Zhuang Commune or their city, 20,000 yuan is considered a millionaire, but in Pengcheng it is only enough to be the richest man.
Luo Zemin can already say casually, "I bought the house there."
I have to admit that at this moment I don't want to lie down.
But making money is a matter for the future, and it is still at the negotiation table.
Although the negotiation was not serious at all.
Xu Wen took a sip of the soup and continued, "Then do you know how the developer and the government cooperated in developing this community?"
Luo Zemin shook his head.
"Because the land is not allowed to be bought and sold, as a compensatory trade, the land is given to developers for free, but the profit from building and selling houses is 15% for the developers. That is less than 20%. So, tell me, is our 30% not sincere enough?"
Luo Zemin frowned.
Although he really didn't know about this, he didn't doubt Xu Wen's words.
After all, as the owner of a new community, he could easily find out such things by asking around.
The only way to fight back was: "We run a physical enterprise, but we don't have as much profit as real estate developers. Not to mention that they are Hong Kong businessmen. Besides, there are many other benefits for us to buy a house there, such as I can settle down in Pengcheng."
"Rainbow Island also has support policies. It will reduce your taxes for three years. Besides, they are Hong Kong businessmen, and you are Chinese. What's the difference?"
After three years, the printing factory should be established.
The investment in Rainbow Island also needs to pay off.
This was indeed sincere enough. At least Luo Zemin couldn't think of any reason to refuse, so he nodded and agreed: "Deal."
After thinking for a while, he added, "Compared with Hong Kong businessmen, Chinese people are not as rich."
Xu asked: "..."
The two chatted a little more about other details of the cooperation.
For example, it would be best to change workers' fixed wages into piece-rate wages.
In this way, the soldiers can also go to the factory to work on their days off.
Workers must have all the necessary protections and holiday benefits.
Luo Zemin had no objection to these. He had always worked in foreign companies, which had always provided good benefits. It was just that due to the cultural differences, they sometimes lacked humanistic care.
After Xu Wen had eaten and drunk his fill, he adjourned the meeting.
Luo Zemin: “…”
"Is this appropriate? Don't bully me for not understanding the local conditions. Local officials definitely don't treat big bosses with the same attitude as you do."
Xu Wen stood up holding the child and looked down at him, "Are you the big boss?"
Luo Zemin: “…”
He is not, he is a self-employed person.
Xu Wen asked again: "I am an official?"
Luo Zemin: “…”
So Xu Wen left, and Luo Zemin was responsible for settling the bill, and he also had to work as a coolie to send her to the small courtyard where Xu's family lived.
Xu Wen changed Xiao Xiachu's diaper and went back to sleep.
During the breastfeeding period, Xu Wen did not distinguish between day and night. She slept when she was sleepy and woke up when she was awake.
When they arrived at the island at night, Lu Yuanzheng and Dongsheng were waiting for them on the shore.
He went to Central Island for a meeting today and couldn't accompany Xu Wen.
Xu Wen did not come back alone, to be exact, he did not come back with two people.
She also brought back Yuanbao, Xu Qie and Zhu Meizhen.
Xu Qie and Yuanbao were both on summer vacation. Zhu Meizhen was worried about Xu Wen, so she brought them to the island to take care of Xu Wen.
Really taking care of Xu Wen.
The teenagers born in the 1980s and those born after 2000 are really different.
In Xu Wen's memory, children, even those as old as Xu Qie, were all very spoiled and pampered, and they even wanted to be fed.
Now, not to mention Xu Qi, even Dong Sheng can take care of himself, including washing his own clothes.
Yuanbao can cook, and Xu Qie can already help Xu Wen take care of the baby.
In this way, Xu Wen indeed has more time to do his own things.
This was the first time Xu Wen took Xiao Xia out alone since she was born, and he was so tired that he felt terrible.
As soon as I got home, I fell on the bed.
Lu Yuanzheng changed his daughter's diaper, cleaned up, washed his hands, and then served his wife.
Give her a massage on her back, waist and legs.
"Luo Zemin agreed."
Lu Yuanzheng said “hmm”.
Xu Wen waited for a while but got no further news. He turned over and looked at Lu Yuanzheng: "You don't seem surprised at all?"
"When have you ever failed to accomplish what you wanted to do? Luo Zemin is no match for you. Don't underestimate him as a shrewd businessman. If he fights with you, he will just be sold out by you and help you count the money!"
Xu asked: "..."
"I always feel like... this doesn't sound like a compliment to me!"
Lu Yuanzheng laughed, "You figured it out? My wife is really smart."
Xu Wen raised his foot and kicked him, "I'm helping you, and you're actually making fun of me? Lu Yuanzheng, has your conscience been eaten by a dog?"
Lu Yuanzheng grabbed her feet and held them in his hands. His eyes fell on her slender feet, and his eyes became deeper and deeper.
"How dare I! As a husband, I am eternally grateful. To show my gratitude, I am willing to serve you like an ox or a horse." As he said this, he pressed forward on Xu Wen.
Xu asked: "..."
"That's fine now, isn't it?"
Xu Wen was angry that he was clearly taking advantage of her and was still being ungrateful, and wanted to say no.
But considering the two of them, it has been a long time since they last did it. After all, Lu Yuanzheng had left the island early for the training.
We only had sex a few times during my pregnancy, and we were always very cautious and not very satisfied.
After being teased by Lu Yuanzheng like this, not only him, but she also started to think about it.
He swallowed the words and nodded slightly.
Xu Wen was a little nervous.
She was afraid that she would become so loose that neither of them would feel anything.
Xu Wen has the soul of a modern man and is much more open-minded than people today in terms of □□.
She had secretly used the magic mirror to check during her confinement period.
I also secretly did some related rehabilitation training on my own.
The magic mirror says that the first time after giving birth may be very painful.
The pain may be caused by low estrogen, inflammation, or unhealed wounds.
Xu Wen was not worried about the latter as she paid great attention to hygiene and did not have an episiotomy.
She wasn't sure about the main estrogen.
Xu Wen closed his eyes and waited for Xu Wen, but when he saw no movement from Lu Yuanzheng, he opened his eyes.
Jian Lu Yuanzheng looked at her with an indescribable look.
Xu Wen curled his lips, "What's with that expression? Do you dislike me for having given birth to a child?"
"No, I just can't eat it."
Xu Wen was anxious: "You still say you don't dislike me? You said you couldn't bring yourself to eat it. If that's not dislike, then what is that?"
"Really not." Lu Yuanzheng propped one hand on the bed and held Xu Wen's shoulder with the other to stop her from getting up. "It's mainly because of your expression...you don't want to have sex with me. It's a bit like you're going to die heroically and beheaded."
There's no way you could kiss such a face that's ready to die.
Not only can I not kiss her anymore, it's also quite discouraging.
Is it so painful for her to have sex with him now?
Lu Yuanzheng thought for a moment and suggested: "If you're not ready yet, then maybe next time?"
Xu Wen heaved a sigh of relief when he heard this and nodded quickly.
Lu Yuanzheng's eyes darkened slightly.
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