However, with the launch of the new product, two of Polaroid's technicians resigned.
When the news arrived, Shen Mingzhi was in the new product laboratory.
Technician Li rushed in, his face grim.
"Director Shen, Xiao Wang and Xiao Zhang have resigned!" he said breathlessly. "I heard they went to the Jiang family's factory, where their salaries have doubled!"
Shen Mingzhi paused slightly in her hand holding the test tube, but quickly regained her composure. "Everyone has their own aspirations; you can't force them."
Technician Li was so anxious he was stamping his feet. "But they were involved in improving the pearl cream formula, what if..."
"I have a backup of the formula," Shen Mingzhi said, putting down the test tube. "Besides, the pearl cream is just the beginning; we have even better products in the future."
Her calm demeanor inspired Technician Li, and his emotions gradually calmed down.
"So, what's next..."
"Proceed as planned," Shen Mingzhi said, taking off her gloves. "By the way, have the newly recruited technicians arrived yet?"
Technician Li nodded. "They've arrived. These are two students recommended by Professor Zhang; they have a good foundation."
"Take good care of them," Shen Mingzhi patted his shoulder. "Baoli's future depends on technological innovation, not one or two traitors."
Shen Mingzhi's face darkened as she stepped out of the laboratory.
The Jiang family's move was indeed ruthless, poaching key personnel who possessed core technologies. But she couldn't panic, and she couldn't show any sign of wavering in front of the workers.
Back in her office, she immediately called Jiang Shaozhen.
"I've heard," Jiang Shaozhen said, his voice tinged with worry. "What do you need me to do?"
Shen Mingzhi pondered for a moment, "Help me investigate the background of the Jiang family's new factory, the more detailed the better."
When Shen Mingzhi returned home in the evening, Jiang Shaozhen was already back and playing with the children in the yard. Upon seeing Shen Mingzhi, the two children toddled over, vying to be held by their mother.
Shen Mingzhi squatted down and hugged them, one in each arm, her fatigue vanishing instantly.
"How was your day?" Jiang Shaochen walked over and took her bag.
Shen Mingzhi gave a brief overview of the factory's situation, and Jiang Shaozhen listened attentively, nodding occasionally.
"I found some information," he said in a low voice, "The Jiang family's new factory has plenty of funds and is said to have foreign investment backing."
Shen Mingzhi frowned. "Foreign investment? Is that allowed under current policies?"
“Why can’t we earn foreign exchange? Besides, the factory is already contracted out to the Jiang family. As long as the profits handed over are within the regulations, there won’t be any problem,” Jiang Shaozhen said.
Shen Mingzhi suddenly realized, "Jiang Huanyu knows quite a few foreign investors."
As the two were talking, Jiang Qing poked her head out from the kitchen, "Dinner's ready!"
At the dinner table, Jiang Guofu asked about things at the factory, and Shen Mingzhi only told him the good things, not wanting the old man to worry.
"Oh, right," Jiang Guofu suddenly remembered something, "Old Sun called me today and said he wanted to treat you to dinner."
Shen Mingzhi and Jiang Shaozhen exchanged a glance. "Director Sun? Is there something you need?"
Jiang Guofu shook his head. "He didn't go into details, just said it was a private matter."
The next day at work, Shen Mingzhi made a special trip to Director Sun's office.
"Old boss, I heard you were looking for us?" she asked with a smile.
Factory Director Sun rubbed his hands together somewhat awkwardly, "Yes, it's a bit of personal business... Are you free tonight? My wife cooked a few dishes..."
Shen Mingzhi readily agreed. After work, she and Jiang Shaozhen went to Director Sun's house together.
Factory Director Sun lived in the old dormitory in the factory area. The house was small but very clean. His wife was a kind old woman who warmly invited them to sit down.
After several rounds of drinks, Director Sun finally revealed his true purpose.
"Xiao Shen," he sighed, "my son... wants to go to the Jiang family's new factory."
Shen Mingzhi paused, chopsticks in her hand. "Isn't your son doing well in the technical department?"
Factory Director Sun looked ashamed. "The Jiang family offered triple wages, and the young man... couldn't resist the temptation."
Jiang Shaozhen put down his wine glass. "Director Sun, you invited us here today because..."
"I wanted to give you a heads-up beforehand," Factory Director Sun said in a low voice, "I've tried to persuade him, but he won't listen. I'm worried this will affect our relationship..."
Shen Mingzhi understood. Director Sun was afraid that his son's job-hopping would affect his position at Baoli.
"My dear former boss," she said sincerely, "you've dedicated so many years to Baoli; your son's situation won't affect our relationship."
Factory Director Sun's eyes reddened slightly. "Thank you for your understanding. Actually... I have another message to tell you."
He lowered his voice, "The first batch of products from the Jiang family's new factory will be on the market next week. It's said...to be very similar to our pearl cream."
Shen Mingzhi's eyes sharpened. "They got the formula?"
Factory Director Sun nodded. "My son said that Xiao Wang brought it over."
Jiang Shaozhen clenched his fists. "They can leave, but why do something like this? Do you think the law will punish people like this in the future?"
Shen Mingzhi said in a deep voice, "What they do will definitely be different from what we do; they will inevitably make some modifications to mitigate risks."
On the way home, they remained silent. As they neared home, Jiang Shaozhen suddenly spoke: "We can't just let this go."
A sharp glint flashed in Shen Mingzhi's eyes. "Of course not. Aren't they going public next week? Let's prepare a 'big gift' for them."
The next day, Baoli Chemical Factory suddenly announced the discontinuation of Pearl Cream production and launched a completely upgraded version: Pearl Whitening Cream. The new product not only retained the original efficacy but also added imported moisturizing factors, while maintaining the same price.
Advertisements were everywhere, with huge posters displayed in major department stores. Shen Mingzhi even personally gave an interview in the newspaper, introducing the advantages of the new product.
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