On the first day Yan Jingwen received the divorce certificate, he found Li Shaozhong to share the good news.
Li Shaozhong was also happy for Yan Jingwen. "That's good. You've finally gotten rid of Zhao Huixin. Find someone you love and live a good life in the future."
Yan Jingwen smiled bitterly and shook his head. "To be honest, I don't know if I can find that person in this lifetime. I don't expect much either. It's not bad to be alone and free."
Li Shaozhong patted Yan Jingwen on the shoulder and said, "Don't be so discouraged. You can't be disappointed in all women just because of Zhao Huixin. I understand how you feel right now, and I definitely don't have those thoughts for the time being. So focus on your work first, and you can slowly let go after a while.
Zhao Huixin will probably be locked up for a few years and won't be out anytime soon to be an eyesore."
Yan Jingwen didn't want to mention Zhao Huixin anymore, so he changed the subject and said, "I heard you went to Kyoto this time to recruit several scientific researchers?"
Li Shaozhong smiled when he mentioned this and said, "I visited quite a few people during my trip to Kyoto. You know, people's mindsets haven't changed yet. They're reluctant to give up their so-called iron rice bowls and feel that our private laboratory isn't secure, so many people don't dare to take this step."
With the development of the market economy, both state-owned factories and research institutions will face tough times. Many factories are already facing closure due to management issues, and some can't even pay their workers' wages. The "iron rice bowl" is no longer secure.
Yan Jingwen also knows that many state-owned factories are indeed having a hard time.
Li Shaozhong continued, "This time, there are still a few people who are far-sighted and daring enough to take risks. After visiting Haizhou once, they all decided to work there. One of them has already come with his family. And after these five people went back and spread the word, several more people were interested and called me, saying they would come and visit in the next few days. I reimbursed their round-trip travel expenses, so they won't be burdened. Once they come to see the lab, they will definitely be impressed."
We are not exaggerating. Among all the research institutions in the country, few can compare with Qixing in terms of working environment or equipment.
Besides, the salary we offer here is almost double what they used to get, and we also have a spacious and bright new house to live in. How could anyone resist such good conditions? It's just that many people don't believe it until they see it with their own eyes.
"We already have over a dozen researchers reporting here, and with the addition of those in Kyoto, we can currently work on several research projects simultaneously. We can also recruit assistants from within the university, so we won't have any trouble finding people. As the lab's reputation grows, researchers will surely flock to join us."
Yan Jingwen nodded. "That's good. As long as the lab produces a few research results and spreads its reputation, everything will be easy. The equipment at the glass factory has basically been installed and debugged. The workers' training is also going well. Now there is no problem in starting production. When do you plan to start work?"
Li Shaozhong looked at Yan Jingwen and said, "Ling Xuan has been in charge of all the affairs of the glass factory before, but he has a lot of things to do in Shenzhou, and I will have other things for him to do in the future. It is obviously not suitable for him to be the factory director. Jingwen, are you interested in being the factory director?"
Yan Jingwen waved his hands quickly upon hearing this. "Me? No, I can't do that. If I were to take charge of the technical work, I'd be fine, but managing such a large factory, I don't have that ability."
Li Shaozhong smiled and said, "Just be modest. Don't I know your abilities? Besides, we're all in Haizhou, so we can discuss anything in the future. I believe you'll be able to get the hang of it after a while. You understand the technology and have experience in other areas, so why can't you be the factory manager? Haven't you been taking care of the glass factory a lot recently?"
Yan Jingwen had indeed been in charge of the installation of equipment at the glass factory for some time, and he and Ling Xuan had been working very well together. He was also quite familiar with the glass factory and was quite tempted by Li Shaozhong's proposal.
Yan Jingwen said uncertainly, "Do you really think I can do it?"
Li Shaozhong smiled and said, "Why not? Some major issues must be discussed and decided in a meeting. I'm here to control the general direction. What are you worried about? Just go for it."
Yan Jingwen clenched his fists and made a decision. "Okay, I'll be the factory director. But you can't completely let me go. And Ling Xuan, you need to let him stay in the factory for a while so we can properly hand over the work. He'll also have to guide me in some areas."
Li Shaozhong finally had a piece of his mind when Yan Jingwen was appointed director of Mingyao Glass Factory. He had been searching for a suitable candidate, but couldn't find one. The factory needed someone open-minded and unconventional, and he had been looking for someone he liked for a long time.
Later, when he saw that Yan Jingwen was doing a great job in technical affairs at the glass factory, he suddenly came up with the idea of making him the factory director. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that Yan Jingwen was really more suitable.
He also discussed it with Ye Shuning, and they both had the same idea, so they had today's conversation.
All departments at Mingyao Glass Factory were staffed and trained. Li Shaozhong, Ling Xuan, Qin Zongye, and several other shareholders discussed the matter and decided to begin production on the first of next month.
When Li Shaozhong got home from get off work, he saw his daughter-in-law carrying dishes from the kitchen to the dining room. He picked her up and ran towards his little daughter and kissed her twice.
Seeing her husband coming back, Ye Shuning said, "Brother Zhong, you're back. It's almost time for dinner. Take Xiaoying to wash her hands."
Ling Xuan had also returned and was sitting on the sofa playing with toys with Li Jingze.
Ye Shuning looked at them and said, "Xiaoxuan, take Jingze to wash his hands too. We'll have dinner soon."
When Ling Xuan heard this, he put away his toys and took Li Jingze to wash his hands.
Li Shaozhong washed his hands and came to the dining table with his little daughter in his arms. "Xiao Ning, today I told Jingwen that I wanted him to be the director of the glass factory, and he agreed."
Ye Shuning nodded. "That's good. We don't have to worry about finding this factory director anymore. If Xiaoxuan didn't have so many things to do, he wouldn't be a bad choice for the position."
Ling Xuan said, "Sister Xiao Ning, I'm not suitable. I know almost nothing about technology and lack management experience. I need to be trained. Such an important position still needs to be filled by a capable person. I think Engineer Yan is a good choice. He not only understands technology, but also has good management skills. He is very suitable to be the director of Mingyao Glass Factory.
Besides, I still have to help my third brother build another factory. I need to learn more, practice more, and then do more important work when I have more experience."
Ye Shuning said, "You are being too self-deprecating. You are not bad at all. Didn't you manage the hotel in Shenzhou very well?"
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