"Shuhuan, when the food factory is stable, let's do something else together. I know you are not someone who is content with the status quo and want to make a career. I understand you."

Meeting Pei Yang's determined eyes, Zhou Shuhuan did not feel embarrassed about having his thoughts seen through. Instead, he felt relieved, with his blood boiling as if he was understood and respected.

If the goal I pursued before was to stand out, now, on this basis, I am more determined to avenge my previous shame.

Only success can completely remove the stigma branded on him and wash away the world's ridicule and shame.

"Brother Yang, do you have any good ideas?"

"Yes, and it happens to be related to your major..."

The two brothers drank and chatted until late at night.

…

Ever since Pei Yang started working at the food factory, Shen Mingzhu has hardly ever gone out.

Every day I am responsible for accounts, reports and employee management in the factory.

She could finish these tasks in half a day, and spent most of the rest of the time preparing for the self-study exam. Occasionally, she would find time to meet and date Zhong Qing.

Time passed slowly, and in the blink of an eye it was December.

The thin autumn coats have been replaced with cotton-padded jackets to keep warm. Although it hasn't snowed yet, the cold temperature and biting north wind make it particularly difficult to get up and go out.

Especially in rainy and windy weather, Shen Mingzhu would curl up in her warm bed and reflect on herself.

Why did she start a business? Was it because lying flat was uncomfortable? Was it because the bed was not warm enough? Then she thought about the bank loan, the workers waiting for food in the factory, and the two men she needed to support. Why was she lying down? She got up and rolled up!

Today is the 2nd, which is also the payment date of each month.

As soon as Shen Mingzhu entered the office and sat down, Shen Chaobei and his wife and Shen Hongmei followed her in, looking at her eagerly.

Shen Mingzhu took out the account book she had calculated last night, opened it, and read out the factory's expenses and income item by item last month.

As soon as she finished reading, Shen Chaobei couldn't wait to ask the result, "Did you make any money last month?"

This is the third time Shen Chaobei has asked this question.

Shen Mingzhu's clear almond-shaped eyes swept across the faces of several people one by one. She stood up, picked up a piece of chalk and wrote a number on the small blackboard next to her.

358.2.

“This is our net profit for November.”

After a brief silence, Shen Chaobei was the first to shout excitedly: "You made three hundred and fifty-eight last month?"

Shen Mingzhu smiled and nodded.

Although the others were not as excited as Shen Chaobei, their expressions were equally ecstatic.

The revenue and expenditure in September were even. Although the gross profit in October was much higher than that in September, the store owners' incentive bonuses for September were settled, and many accounts of new stores were not collected, so there was still no surplus on the books.

It was not until November that money finally appeared on the books as the number of stores expanded further and funds were gradually collected.

Three hundred and fifty yuan may seem like a lot, but in reality it's only a little over a hundred yuan in your hands. But after working so hard for so long, Shen Mingzhu was very excited to finally see the money.

In a blink of an eye, it was the tenth, the day when the food factory delivered grain.

Early in the morning, Shen Mingzhu gathered the employees to the office to sign and receive their wages.

For the employees, today is undoubtedly a great day, and everyone is smiling from ear to ear.

After paying the salaries, Shen Mingzhu convened a staff meeting to summarize the work of the previous month and gave a bonus of ten yuan to those who were elected as outstanding employees in November.

The afternoon is off.

It’s almost the end of the year, and it’s not safe to keep cash in the dormitory. I’ll give everyone half a day off to deposit the money in the bank or send it back to your hometown in the countryside.

After everyone left, Shen Mingzhu called Pei Yang into the office and handed him an envelope.

Pei Yang took out fifty yuan from the envelope with a joking expression.

Shen Mingzhu laughed, "I gave you pocket money. You're out all day dealing with a bunch of small bosses, and you have to spend money on socializing."

That's true.

When you meet a male shop owner, you always have to offer him a cigarette or something. This is the simplest and most convenient way to build closer relationships between men.

"Thank you, leader."

Pei Yang casually put the money into his pocket, and pulled Shen Mingzhu over to try to steal a kiss, but Shen Mingzhu pushed him away and refused, "Don't make a fuss. It's working hours, be serious."

"Today is a holiday."

"I have something else to say."

Seeing her serious expression, Pei Yang stopped teasing her and restrained his movements, "You go on."

Shen Mingzhu disclosed the investment proportion and shareholding ratio of her and Shen Chaobei when they first started the food factory. "...I told you that you are not joining the food factory to help me, but we are building this business together. I plan to transfer 25% of my shares to you, so that you can be one of the owners of the food factory in the future."

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Pei Yang refused without thinking, "No need, wife, we are husband and wife, what's the difference between mine and yours?"

Shen Mingzhu looked at him with a serious look that Pei Yang had never seen before. "I once heard a piece of advice: don't trust the friendship and character during the honeymoon period, only trust what is written in black and white."

"Life is long, the road ahead is long, feelings may change, but interests are eternal."

The teasing and smile on Pei Yang's face gradually disappeared, and his emotions were suppressed under a calm tone.

"Are you on guard against me, or are you planning to separate from me?"

Shen Mingzhu had been thinking about giving Pei Yang shares for some time, including the share. She was also thinking about it, and also anticipated that Pei Yang might have some reaction.

But when Pei Yang looked hurt and asked her in a mocking tone if she was on guard against him, her heart was inevitably stabbed.

She soothed him in a soft tone, "Pei Yang, I know it's a shame to say these words when our relationship is at its best, but this is reality. It doesn't mean it doesn't exist if I don't say it."

"I gave you shares not to guard against you, but to express my gratitude and sincerity for your willingness to start a business with me. It is also a guarantee for you."

"Because I can't guarantee that if there is a problem in our relationship someday in the future, I will be as kind as I am today and let you get the share you deserve."

Pei Yang pulled the corner of his mouth, "Should I thank you then?"

Pei Yang's extremism and sharpness caught Shen Mingzhu off guard and made her very nervous.

Because at this moment Pei Yang looked like a wild beast that was about to go crazy at any moment.

She walked over, put her arms around him, and tried to calm his anxious mood in this way.

But Pei Yang didn't give her a chance. Almost the moment she raised her foot, he turned around and strode away.

Pei Yang was tall and had long legs, and he walked quickly and hurriedly. By the time Shen Mingzhu came to her senses, he had already walked out of the office.

Shen Mingzhu hurriedly chased after him, "Pei Yang!"

Pei Yang did not stop because of her shouting. Instead, he walked faster and soon disappeared from sight.

Although all the workers have gone out, Du Juan and her husband, as well as Shen Hongmei, are still working in the factory.

Hearing her shout, the three of them ran out and surrounded her, asking what had happened.

Shen Mingzhu couldn't utter a word. She just felt an unprecedented loneliness and loss pressing down on her, making it hard for her to breathe.

She was a little confused and wanted to cry.

Did she do something 　wrong 　　?

(End of this chapter)