"My little darling!" Wang Sao was almost in tears.
Jiang Shaozhen picked up Zhouzhou, while Shen Mingzhi held down Niannian. The two worked together seamlessly to dry the children and put on their pajamas.
"He's getting more and more mischievous. When will he finally get his brain working? Then we'll have to give him a good beating!" Jiang Shaozhen said to Shen Mingzhi.
Shen Mingzhi couldn't help but chuckle, "It's just a child's nature... If you keep saying you'll beat them up, they won't like you anymore."
The couple took the children back to their room, made them some milk powder, and by the time they had put the two little rascals to sleep, it was already 10 p.m.
Shen Mingzhi lay paralyzed on the bed, too tired to even move her fingers.
Shen Mingzhi lay sprawled on the bed, too exhausted to even move a finger. Jiang Shaozhen lay beside her, gently massaging her shoulders. His palms were broad and warm, the pressure just right, and Shen Mingzhi sighed contentedly.
"Are you going to the factory tomorrow?" he asked, his fingers gently squeezing her tense shoulders and neck.
Shen Mingzhi nodded with her eyes closed, "Okay, let's confirm the exhibit samples one last time."
She paused, then said, "This Canton Fair is extremely important; the samples must be absolutely perfect."
Jiang Shaozhen was silent for a while, then said, "Zhizhi, how about I go to Guangzhou with you? Anyway, we can get projects there. We can see if we can take on some projects while we're there, and then our schedule for this year and next year will be full, and we won't have to worry about the future."
Shen Mingzhi opened her eyes and turned to face him. "No need. You have to keep an eye on the construction site. Your situation is different from mine. If something happens to me, I can get treatment at the hospital. But if something happens to you, it's a matter of life and death. The responsibility is much heavier."
“But…” Jiang Shaozhen wanted to say something, but Shen Mingzhi reached out and covered his mouth.
“Don’t worry,” she turned and hugged him. “I can handle it. Besides, Lin Xiaoyu is coming with me this time. She speaks good English and can be a great help.”
Jiang Shaozhen sighed and hugged her even tighter.
Only a small nightlight was on in the room, and in the dim light, he could clearly see his wife's beautiful face.
Although... she still looked as energetic as ever, the fatigue between her brows was quite obvious.
In the darkness, Shen Mingzhi said softly, "Shaochen, actually I was thinking that if the export fails, I'll really go to Jiang Huanyu's dad's factory. It's good to have a powerful backer. I can just work a regular job, not be so busy, and still spend time with the kids. Don't you think so?"
"Nonsense, you're so capable, even if he fails, you won't fail," Jiang Shaochen immediately retorted. In his heart, his wife was the most capable woman in the world.
He still remembers how hard she worked back then, carrying her children to dig for medicinal herbs in the sweltering heat.
"You have a strong bias towards your wife, don't you?" Shen Mingzhi laughed and rolled over in his arms, her fingers unconsciously drawing circles on his chest. "I was thinking, if exports don't go well, with so many workers in the factory, it'll actually be quite difficult. Cosmetics sell well, but... the prices are too low. I'm not even motivated to do it, let alone the workers."
Having worked with high-priced items, I find working overtime pointless with low-priced items.
She felt uncomfortable when she recalled how several long-term employees seemed hesitant to speak when they received their salaries last week.
Jiang Shaochen kissed her forehead. "No, you've prepared for so long, you'll definitely succeed."
He paused, "Even if... I mean, if it doesn't work out, we'll think of other ways. At worst, I'll expand the construction team and take on more projects."
Shen Mingzhi snuggled closer to him. "Yes, I appreciate your kind words."
She closed her eyes, exhaled softly, and knew it was all or nothing!
In the days that followed, Shen Mingzhi was so busy that she barely had time to rest.
With the Canton Fair approaching, there's a mountain of things to do.
Lin Xiaoyu finally finished all the translation work.
She was carrying a stack of documents as she walked into the office. "Deputy Factory Director Shen, the English instructions for all the products have been proofread. This is the final version."
Shen Mingzhi took the document and examined it carefully, occasionally circling a few places that needed to be revised. "Here, the translation of 'purely natural' needs to be reconsidered. Foreign countries are very sensitive to this word... The translation work is well done."
Lin Xiaoyu took notes carefully and said, "By the way, the packaging factory called and asked when we can finalize the design."
Shen Mingzhi rubbed her temples. "I'll go check out the samples this afternoon."
She turned to the computer and continued revising the exhibition plan.
The next morning, Shen Mingzhi and Factory Director Sun discussed packaging issues in the conference room.
“We need to change our packaging.” Shen Mingzhi pushed over several design drafts.
"Replaced again?" Factory Director Sun's brows furrowed so deeply they could trap a fly. The packaging was perfectly fine, so why was it replaced again? And replacing it again would cost extra.
The factory was already short of funds, and if things continue like this...
"Well, don't be reluctant to tell me, this time we have a brand new Chinese and English version, and the outer packaging has become more upscale, so that we can show up at the Canton Fair."
Pointing to the design drawing, Shen Mingzhi explained, "Look at this hot stamping process and this box opening design; they're all inspired by international brands..."
Factory Director Sun shook his head. "You can't put all your hopes on the Canton Fair. You'll be investing too much and end up with nothing. If you can't keep up with the payments, how will you repay the loan?"
He felt a chill run down his spine when he recalled the bank's attitude in pressing for payment.
"You said you'd listen to me, but now you're objecting." Shen Mingzhi immediately frowned, and her voice rose a few decibels. "We agreed that I would be fully responsible for the exports."
Factory Director Sun had no choice but to wave his hand and say, "Fine, go ahead and do whatever you want, I'm not going to interfere anymore!"
He got up and left the meeting room, but couldn't help glancing back as he closed the door. Shen Mingzhi was intently studying the design drawings, her profile appearing particularly resolute in the morning light.
He sighed. Maybe... this girl really can create miracles?
Shen Mingzhi immediately called over Xiao Zhang from the purchasing department, "We need to add an English word to the name of our Baoli, it'll be Baoli. Although it's in pinyin, it sounds like our Baoli, which is very characteristic of our country, isn't it?"
Xiao Zhang nodded and noted it down. "Okay, are there any other requirements?"
“Yes, this is our ingredient list, in English.” Shen Mingzhi handed over a document. “When making the instruction manual, first make one in Chinese, then another in English. The outer packaging should also have both Chinese and English versions. Have them refer to foreign products and design it to be as high-end and sophisticated as possible…”
She thought for a moment and added, "By the way, as for the elements, they still have to be Chinese. We can add some ink painting elements, but not too old-fashioned ones, they have to conform to modern aesthetics."
Xiao Zhang took notes of everything, and before leaving, he couldn't help but ask, "President Shen, won't these changes significantly increase costs?"
Shen Mingzhi smiled and said, "You can't catch a wolf without risking your cub. The first thing foreign customers see is the packaging; it's the storefront."
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