413 Another Wedding Invitation

For the Mid-Autumn Festival gift, Su Taotao made a simple upgrade.

She asked Fu Yuanhang to redesign a holiday-limited outer packaging, which included elements such as the moon, the Moon Palace, osmanthus flowers, and the backs of the three children Chenchen, Dongdong and Pangpang looking up at the moon.

Fu Yuanhang's design talent far exceeded Su Taotao's expectations.

Su Taotao has a good relationship with the printing factory. Every time they change the outer packaging, they don’t raise the price much. Moreover, Su Taotao always trades goods with goods. They are so proud to receive such holiday gifts during the Chinese New Year and other festivals.

When the price difference is not much, one is a gray and dusty paper packaging, and the other is a creative collection-level art packaging. Even a fool would know which one he prefers.

Moreover, the coconut candy produced by Su Tao Tao has always been in short supply. In the past, when friends and relatives met, they would greet each other by saying "Have you eaten?" Now, they would ask "Is your factory's holiday gift coconut candy?" or "Do you have a bag of coconut candy? My son wants it."

In short, after this batch of Mid-Autumn Festival candies were distributed, the response caused by a packaging bag was so huge that it exceeded Su Taotao's expectations.

But it's understandable. It's similar to stamp collecting. Kids have too little entertainment these days, so a packaging bag with beautiful patterns on it is really a precious thing to them.

When the second phase of the project is fully operational next year, Su Taotao also plans to launch coconut mooncakes based on local conditions. These days there are very few mooncakes to choose from.

The common flavors are only five-nut and red bean paste. She knew without even thinking about it what a sensation the coconut mooncakes would cause if they were launched.

Su Taotao had already made plans in advance and was planning to design more mooncake molds that were not limited to round shapes, hoping that those who received the mooncakes would have unexpected surprises.

Su Taotao knew that after the rapid development of reform and opening up, mechanized food was everywhere, but the number of companies insisting on traditional handmade products became fewer and fewer, and in the 21st century, they were even rarer.

However, those time-honored brands that insist on hand-made products and have gained a deep reputation among the people have also remained standing.

Su Taotao also has the idea of ​​following the trend and entering the mechanization process earlier than others, but now she thinks that retaining some of the hand-made craftsmanship and persisting for decades is also the sentiment of some people and has become a time-honored brand deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

Su Taotao wrote several long pages, and the more she sorted out her thoughts, the clearer they became.

She stopped writing only when Zhang Jing'an knocked on the door.

"Secretary Zhang, is there anything I can do for you?" Su Taotao asked in a businesslike manner.

Zhang Jing'an pulled out the chair in front of her and sat down. "It's like this. Our factory's performance has been growing steadily. Our superiors are very satisfied and are planning to hold an experience seminar so that we can share some successful experiences. I hope we can all make progress together."

Su Taotao put down the pen in her hand, smiled, and shook her head, saying, "I can't share it."

Zhang Jingan: "What do you mean?"

Su Taotao: "As far as I know, we are the only factory that makes coconut candy or coconut products. Maybe some other factories are preparing to enter the market to share a piece of the pie, but they haven't started yet.

A big part of our so-called success is because our county is rich in coconuts. We produce coconut candy according to local conditions. Currently, we are the only one producing coconut candy in the country, which is why we are in such a short supply.

Once other factories are established, this situation will likely be broken, so what does the leader want me to share? "

Zhang Jingan knew this, and he said, "Apart from the products, your management experience is also worth sharing. Raw materials are important, but this is not the only factor that has led to such success.

It’s not a bad thing for you to show up and share your experience. It will be very helpful for opening a factory and increasing your personal visibility.”

Su Taotao still shook her head: "I don't have extra time to do these things. If Secretary Zhang thinks it is necessary, then please go and share on my behalf. I won't go."

Zhang Jing'an knew Su Taotao, and this answer was actually within his expectations.

Zhang Jingan had nothing to say, so he pulled out his chair and stood up: "I have conveyed the leader's message. Since you don't plan to go, I will help you reject the offer. Do you have a plan for next year?"

Su Taotao tapped the notebook on the table and said, "I have an idea. I'll discuss it with you after I finish writing it."

Zhang Jing'an nodded: "Okay, I will follow up on the political and ideological education after I finish this period of work. In addition, the effect of the blind class is good. I plan to open an advanced class to systematically supplement basic knowledge."

The literacy classes are not compulsory, but the workers in the factory all live in dormitories and have no families to bring with them, so they are happy to go to classes in their spare time.

There are no educational requirements for general workers, but if you want to switch to an office job, there are still educational requirements.

Su Taotao nodded: "Do as you wish, just make the arrangements."

After Zhang Jing'an finished his instructions, he turned and walked out.

Su Taotao stared at his back in a daze for a while.

This way of getting along with each other in an impartial and non-interfering manner is just right.

Anyway, she probably won't stay here for too long. There are still three years before the resumption of the college entrance examination. After finishing the busy period at the end of the year, she should start reviewing.

It should be said that she has almost forgotten what she learned in high school. It is not easy to pick it up again. She needs to plan ahead.

After thinking about these things, Su Taotao became more efficient at work in the afternoon. When it was time to get off work, she packed up and went home on time.

Su Taotao was eager to go home, and wondered whether Chenchen had a good time today.

As a result, before I even entered the house, I heard Chenchen's laughter.

As soon as I opened the door, the child came running over to hug my thighs and said, "Mom, you're back so early. Is your work hard?"

Su Taotao bent down, picked up the child, and kissed his little face: "It's not hard. Are you happy today, Chenchen?"

Chenchen nodded: "I'm happy. Fatty Daddy brought us some glutinous rice noodles. They're delicious!"

"That's right," Chen Chen pointed at Zhou Zheng, "Uncle Zhou is getting married too, and he sent us an invitation!"

Su Taotao was stunned for a moment, then looked at Zhou Zheng: "Congratulations, why didn't you ask Zhengtu to bring it back? Why did you bother to come in person?"

Zhou Zheng grinned and said, "I took time off to send invitations to everyone. This shows my sincerity. You must come when the time comes."

Su Taotao nodded: "Definitely."

"By the way, sister-in-law, can I order some wedding candy from your factory? The same candy that Mo Jiazhe used for his wedding last time."

Su Taotao nodded: "Okay, tell me the number and I'll buy it all. It'll be your wedding gift from Zhengtu and I."

Su Taotao sincerely felt that being the director of the sugar factory was a good thing. At least she didn't have to think about any wedding gifts.

Zhou Zheng shook his head quickly: "No, no, the wedding gift has already been sent by Zhengtu, just give me a favor and I will pay for it, otherwise I really don't dare to ask you for it."

Su Taotao was not reluctant: "Okay, the production task after the Mid-Autumn Festival is not heavy, you can tell me the quantity, but you have to pay according to the market price."

Su Taotao treats everyone equally. Except for Jia Youxi, a factory employee who can buy sugar at cost price, everyone else has to pay the market price to prevent anyone from breaking the rules.

Zhou Zheng took out a piece of paper and handed it to Su Taotao: "I know that the sugar from the sugar factory is a hard currency that is in short supply. I am very grateful for your convenience."

Su Taotao took the paper and found that the amount was more than a normal wedding banquet, so she asked casually, "So many?"

No wonder she was not allowed to deliver it. Her entire month's salary would not be enough to buy this amount.

Zhou Zheng was a little embarrassed: "My grandfather has quite a lot of relatives. He boasted that the wedding candy was made from coconut candy produced by our affiliated factory, so many distant relatives came to congratulate him and specifically asked to eat the wedding candy, so I had to prepare more as souvenirs.

Would it be too difficult for me to take so much? If it is too difficult..."

Su Taotao shook her head: "Of course not. If we open the door to do business, it doesn't matter who we sell to."

All are sold at market prices, so it is not that we cannot produce this little bit of sugar.

Zhou Zheng nodded: "That's good, that's good. I won't bother you anymore. I'll go to Engineer Mo's house to deliver the wedding invitations."

Zhou Linglan came out of the kitchen: "Xiao Zhou, I'll cook for you. Remember to come back for a quick meal after you send out the wedding invitations."

Zhou Zheng shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, Auntie. I have a lot of wedding invitations here. I'm afraid I can't catch up. Maybe next time."

Zhou Linglan: "You have to eat."

Zhou Zheng said, "I've eaten enough to fill my stomach, so you don't need to leave any more food for me. You guys can eat more."

Zhou Zheng left after saying this.

Zhou Linglan: "Hey, this kid..."

"I haven't heard that he's dating someone, so how come he's married? Taotao, have you met Zhou Zheng's girlfriend?" Zhou Linglan asked.

Su Taotao put Chen Chen down, patted his little head and let him play by himself.

Su Taotao glanced at the name on the invitation and shook her head: "I haven't seen it, but I heard Fu Zhengtu mention it, but I don't know if it's the one he mentioned."

Zhou Linglan: "Zhou Zheng is older than Zhengtu, and it's time for him to get married. That's good."

Su Taotao smiled and said nothing. If it was the one Fu Zhengtu mentioned, he must have gone through a lot of hardships to get to this point.