Shen Chaobei looked at her and didn't speak for a long time.
Shen Mingzhu added: "What I am going to say next is not to influence your thoughts and decisions. I am just standing from the perspective of a woman and a wife. I hope my husband will support me, understand me, and walk with me."
…
evening.
When Du Juan got home from work, a slightly richer dinner than usual was already on the table. Shen Chaobei, wearing an apron, was putting the last dish on the table. When he saw her come back, he smiled and said, "You're back just in time. Wash your hands and eat."
"Where are Daya and Dandan?"
Du Juan's tone was a little cold.
In the past few days, the couple had a disagreement over her resignation from her job to start a business, and they have been in a cold war and have not spoken to each other for several days.
"I sent them back to town this afternoon so they can keep dad company for us."
Hearing this, Du Juan said no more and turned back to her room to change clothes.
When he came out of the room again, Shen Chaobei had already opened a bottle of wine and was pouring it into the glass.
Du Juan paused for a moment and sat down opposite in silence.
"Let's have a drink. It's been a while since we've had a meal together like this."
Du Juan did not comment, took the wine glass, clinked it with Shen Chaobei, and drank it all.
After drinking, the two of them picked up their chopsticks and started eating in silence and tacit understanding.
"Juan, I've thought it through."
Shen Chaobei suddenly spoke, and Du Juan looked over with some surprise.
"I decided to quit my job and start a business with you."
Du Juan looked at him without saying anything.
Shen Chaobei continued, "I've already told my little sister, and she agreed. We left Shenjiagou together with our luggage and came to the city to work hard. We've been through so many ups and downs over the years, and there's no reason for us to be separated halfway. No matter what you do in the future, I'll be with you."
It was dusk, and the golden sunset glow came through the window, shining on Shen Chaobei's resolute and three-dimensional face.
Looking at this familiar face, Du Juan couldn't help but feel sad.
She picked up the wine glass and drank it all, using the spicy and choking alcohol to suppress the weakness and hesitation in her heart.
There was a moment when she really wanted to let go of everything and live a peaceful life with the man in front of her, taking care of her husband and children.
After calming down, she raised her eyes and said to the man seriously: "Chaobei, thank you."
Shen Chaobei held her hand across the table and said, "We are fine, that's better than anything else."
Du Juan shook his hand back and said okay.
…
In a blink of an eye, it was the day to sign the contract for transferring equity.
Under the joint witness of lawyers from both parties, Pei Wenping and a few managers, Shen Mingzhu and Du Juan completed the signing process of equity transfer in the conference room of the food factory.
"We will transfer the 10 million equity transfer payment to Ms. Du's personal account before 4 p.m. today."
"Okay, thank you for your hard work."
After signing the agreement, lawyers from both sides continued to negotiate the aftermath, while Shen Mingzhu and Du Juan smiled at each other.
"What's your next plan?"
"In a few days, I will go to Aocheng with Chaobei to visit Fuwang's headquarters factory and discuss cooperation."
"If you need any help, just ask."
"I will."
Du Juan completed the equity transfer procedures, and Shen Chaobei also completed the resignation procedures at the same time.
"Little sister, we'll be leaving first. Keep in touch when you have time."
"Well, I wish you all the best."
"Thank you." Du Juan replied.
Today is the beginning of autumn. The gentle breeze blowing on faces brings a hint of coolness, but also makes Shen Mingzhu and his group, who are watching the couple see off, feel a little sad.
All good things must come to an end, and every gathering must eventually end in parting.
…
In the car, Shen Chaobei almost twisted his upper body, looking at the distant factory through the rear window, his face full of reluctance and attachment.
Du Juan looked silently at the front of the car, not knowing what she was thinking.
"To the north."
"Ah, what's wrong?"
Hearing his wife shouting, Shen Chaobei turned his head and looked at her.
Du Juan looked at him seriously and said, "We will soon have our own factory and our own business. The future will definitely be better than now."
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It was hard to tell whether he was comforting Shen Chaobei or himself, his firm tone revealed a hint of uncertainty about the future.
Shen Chaobei smiled and said, "I will listen to you. Whatever you say, I will do it."
…
In the conference room.
As Shen Mingzhu stepped in, the already cold and depressing atmosphere became even quieter.
Compared with the past, the number of managers on the list is much smaller, and at first glance, it feels like a sunset in the west.
Looking at the listless management staff, Shen Mingzhu smiled slightly, "I believe everyone knows that President Du has officially left the food factory. From today on, I will take over the position of general manager."
As she finished her words, not-so-enthusiastic applause broke out in the conference room.
The meeting began, as usual, with heads of each department reporting on their work.
When the head of some department leaves and there is no new person to replace him, the department manager or old employee will take over temporarily.
"Next week is the mooncake production cycle. Many temporary workers have come to ask us if we are still hiring this year. If not, they will go to other factories."
As one of the main businesses of the food factory, Ronghua Mooncakes has accumulated sales of over one million boxes, which has brought considerable profits to the food factory while also providing a large number of short-term jobs.
About two months before the Mid-Autumn Festival every year, food factories will recruit a large number of temporary workers to produce mooncakes.
But this year is different from previous years. This year's mooncake sales are less than one-tenth of last year.
If the subsequent mooncake orders do not increase significantly, there will be no need to recruit these temporary workers into the factory.
But if we announce now that we will not recruit anyone this year, it would be tantamount to giving up this year's mooncake market.
"Let's recruit a hundred people first."
After hearing what Shen Mingzhu said, the head of the production department raised a new question, "The wages of various factories have increased a lot this year. Wellcome directly offered 2.5 yuan per hour. If we pay according to last year's wages, I'm afraid no one will be willing to come."
As soon as they heard the wage of $2.50, the conference room went into an uproar.
"Hey, has Wellcome gone crazy? It was only $1.50 last year, but it went up by $1 this year?"
"They have the support of foreign investors and have plenty of money, unlike us who are so poor that we can barely make ends meet."
Shen Mingzhu tapped the table lightly, interrupting everyone's discussion, "We are hiring people at a salary of two yuan this year."
Although the price of two yuan is not as high as Wellcome, it is still relatively high.
Some people expressed concerns, "Our mooncake sales are so bleak this year. If we recruit some people and they don't produce, wouldn't that mean we have to spend a lot of money for nothing?"
Once a temporary worker enters the factory, he or she must be paid a minimum wage for 8 hours a day, even if he or she does not work.
"There are still more than 40 days until the Mid-Autumn Festival. Don't be discouraged. We still have a chance."
Shen Mingzhu is the general manager. After she spoke, no one had anything else to say.
After the meeting, Shen Mingzhu went to inspect the production workshop before returning to the office to work.
Before entering the office, assistant Xia Wushuang ran out to greet him happily: "Mr. Shen, there is a guest looking for you." (End of this chapter)