Upon hearing this, Director Li's eyes flashed with anxiety. He quickly grabbed Xu Qinghe's hand and said urgently, "Sister, don't leave so quickly. I haven't had time to express my gratitude yet!"
Then she introduced herself, "My name is Li Hui, and I'm the director of this garment factory. What you helped me retrieve today is our core design drawings for next season. They mean a lot to me."
As he was busy with work and could not immediately offer a banquet to express his gratitude, Director Li took out a stack of brand new banknotes from his bag and insisted on giving it to Xu Qinghe. At the same time, he hurriedly searched for paper and pen and left his office phone number.
"This is the direct line to my office. If you need anything, please feel free to contact me. I will never refuse as long as I can help." In this simple era, if someone does you a favor, you should repay them with a thousandfold gratitude.
Although Xu Qinghe refused several times, she finally accepted the gift under Director Li's insistence.
"Sister, you're so kind. I'll accept it without hesitation. But let's make a deal. Once you accept the money, today's matter is settled. Don't feel like you owe me anything next time we meet."
Her words not only expressed her gratitude for Director Li's generosity, but also cleverly drew a line, implying that the money was enough in return and there was no need for excessive courtesy.
Li Zhuhe was a smart man, so he naturally heard the hidden meaning in Xu Qinghe's words.
However, Xu Qinghe's special identity - the eldest relative, and her unusual relationship with Qin Xunfu made Director Li realize that this was not just a simple relationship of helping and being helped, but also a good opportunity to accumulate and maintain personal connections.
Director Li smiled brightly and explained, "Sister, that's a bit too formal. I'm asking for money because I can't spare the time to prepare a gift or have dinner with you right now. But please believe me, whenever you need me, I'll always be there to help you."
During the conversation, Director Li suddenly realized that the two of them were having a great time talking, but neither of them even asked each other's name.
"Oh, you're so busy talking, I don't even know your name."
Xu Qinghe's cheeks flushed slightly as she softly replied, "My name is Xu Qinghe and I live in Fengtai Village. If you are free, you are welcome to visit my home."
Director Li raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard this. Fengtai Village, Xu Qinghe...
Why does this name look so familiar?
A moment later, memories came flooding back - not long ago, a cooperative project between the supply and marketing cooperative and a village benefited the villagers and became a hot topic in the factory.
Several colleagues even went there specifically to inspect the food and pay attention to food safety so that they could purchase with confidence.
At that time, Li Hui was busy with the design, so this task was taken over by Deputy Director Liu, who was very interested in rural development.
After returning, Deputy Director Liu was quite critical of the inspection experience, especially the young woman who represented the village in the negotiations. He complained to Li Hui tirelessly for several days...
The little girl's name was elusive, and she couldn't help but wonder—was it Yue'er from the Xu family? This thought flashed through her mind, causing her to involuntarily focus her gaze on the young girl again.
Xu Qinghe has a pure and elegant appearance, with an extraordinary temperament between her eyebrows and eyes, and her every move shows dignity and good manners.
What is even more commendable is her warm heart, which is always full of kindness and enthusiasm towards people and things. Especially as the eldest relative, her friendship with Qin Xunfu is so deep that people cannot help but sigh at her great personal charm.
Director Li silently calculated in his mind, listing these characteristics one by one, and became more and more certain that Xu Qinghe was a rare unpolished gem.
But Xu Qinghe's abilities go far beyond that. She can lead her fellow villagers on the road to prosperity, making the entire village full of vitality and flourishing.
How can one not admire such abilities and achievements?
Deputy Director Liu is well aware of this and will never underestimate this seemingly ordinary woman.
It is also for this reason that their clothing factory has always adhered to its principles and has not followed the trend to purchase the Fengtai Village vegetables and pea flour that are being vigorously promoted by the supply and marketing cooperatives. As for whether other manufacturers hold the same position, Director Li does not know.
Originally, she thought it was just a trivial matter, but after hearing what Deputy Director Liu said, it seemed that the matter was not simple.
At first, she didn't delve into it, but now it seems that she should find a suitable opportunity to learn more about the situation with the several directors who traveled with her that day.
"Oh, Comrade Xiao Xu, that smart girl from Fengtai Village! It's really unexpected that we would meet again in this way!" Director Li thought to himself, a warm smile blooming on his face, and he took the initiative to extend his hand to Xu Qinghe.
Xu Qinghe was surprised and embarrassed that the other party could recognize her accurately just by her name. Her cheeks flushed slightly and she responded, "Haha, what a coincidence, Director Li."
Director Li spoke candidly, his tone tinged with regret: "That morning, I was suddenly caught up in an urgent matter and was unable to visit your village. Looking back now, it's a real pity."
Upon hearing this, Xu Qinghe quickly comforted her, "It's okay, Sister Li. When you're free in the future, you're welcome to visit our village anytime. There are now several new shops in the village that have partnered with the supply and marketing cooperative, and the handicraft workshops have also expanded. I'll personally be your tour guide when you come, so you can take a good look around."
The friendly calls of "Sister Li" made Director Li feel warm in her heart. She didn't mind at all and instead felt very friendly.
"Okay, but it might not be convenient right now. Our factory plans to launch new products next quarter, and I'm not quite satisfied with any of the options I've tried. I'm worried about this right now, so I need to get through this first."
As the two walked and talked, Director Li found that he and Xu Qinghe got along quite well, so he naturally confided his troubles and even mentioned the difficulties with the design drawings.
"I paid a lot of money to have these designs drawn by people outside. The designs of the designers in the factory always lack originality. If you hadn't helped me find those drawings, I would have had to spend money again. It's really a headache."
Xu Qinghe's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he quickly asked, "Sister Li, are there any designs in this batch that satisfy you?"
This question touched Director Li's heart. Her face darkened slightly, and she hesitated to speak. "This...how should I put it? Compared to the factory's own design, it's definitely better, but it still doesn't meet my standards. Let's take a look at it. We'll try to modify what we can. If it really doesn't work, we'll just have to accept it reluctantly."
Director Li sighed softly. Launching new products every quarter is a big challenge for her.
For many years, she has worked diligently in this position. As her retirement day is getting closer, she is eager to make a difference before she leaves so that her children can take over the job in the future.
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