Chapter 449 Kong Ran's Carb-Free Approach
Kong Wange didn't expect Xiaoxue to make a decision so quickly: "What about your father?"
"I... I just told him that I had resigned and found a new job." Xiaoxue blushed and lowered her head.
"Ah, Sister Xiaoxue, are you planning to build a road up here and row boats down here?" Murong Chen asked, blinking his big eyes.
Kong Chi rubbed his forehead, correcting him with an expression of disapproval: "That's called 'openly repairing the plank road while secretly crossing the Chencang pass.'"
"Oh dear, they're all pretty much the same." Murong Chen waved his little hand generously and exclaimed, "Sure enough, the prettier the woman, the more likely she is to deceive. Sister Xiaoxue, you're so clever~."
Xiaoxue blushed and was momentarily at a loss for what to do.
Kong Ran immediately became unhappy upon hearing this, and went up to give her younger brother a whack with the stick, pouting as she said, "Don't read books and newspapers more. White lies are wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. These are all knowledge points, do you know that?"
Stunned by the beating, Murong Chen blurted out, "Give me a goat's peep?"
Everyone: "..."
Xiaoxue couldn't help but burst out laughing: "Sister Wange, I really envy you, they are so cute."
Kong Wange patted her shoulder: "That's just how they are, you'll get used to it, Xiaoxue. Whatever decision you make, I will fully support you."
Xiaoxue nodded, her eyes shining with earnest determination: "Sister Wange, I will learn from you and live up to your expectations!"
Kong Wange smiled and encouraged, "Okay, let's work together to get the clinic up and running!"
Xiaoxue was clearly a pragmatist, and immediately asked, "Sister Wange, seeing how confident you are, have you already come up with some good business ideas?"
"I haven't figured out the specifics yet, but if we want to make the clinic successful, we definitely can't just rely on the Wen family's benefits. Simply selling Chinese medicine will limit our customer base. Our clinic needs to make some breakthroughs and innovations. I'm thinking, could we promote some health-promoting Chinese medicines?"
Xiaoxue's eyes lit up: "Sister Wange, I think this idea is great, but the positioning of the health benefits is very important."
“That’s right.” Kong Wange smiled. “We can talk about this later. It’s getting late. I’ll take the children back to the clinic first. I’ll give you half a day off today.”
Xiaoxue waved her hand enthusiastically: "No need to give me a holiday. I'll send my dad a message and say that I'm going to resign. I'll go back to the clinic with you guys."
Kong Wange was taken aback, then laughed: "It's only half a day, it won't cause any delays."
Xiaoxue was adamant: "Compared to my peers, I have already fallen far behind, and every moment is precious."
Since Xiaoxue had said so, Kong Wange didn't insist any further, and the group returned to the clinic together.
The clinic was much the same as before I left, with very few people around.
Kong Wange walked around and then clapped her hands to gather everyone together: "Everyone, come here, I have something to announce."
"Manager Kong, what is it?"
Kong Wange looked at the people standing in line and explained her plan to expand the sales of health care Chinese medicine. She added at the end, "I guarantee that as long as the clinic's performance improves, everyone will receive a bonus at the end of the year. In addition, if anyone has a better idea, feel free to tell me. Once adopted, there will be a bonus reward."
Upon hearing about the bonus, everyone's spirits instantly soared.
There were all sorts of suggestions coming out at once.
After listening to several suggestions, Kong Wange felt that they all had some flaws and were not very reliable, so she calmed everyone down and said, "This matter is not urgent. If you have any ideas, you can send them to the group at any time. I will read them all."
"Yes, Steward Kong, we'll think of something right away!"
Kong Wange smiled, glanced at the time, and said, "It's getting late, everyone should go have lunch first."
The crowd immediately dispersed in response.
Kong Wange returned to her office and was about to ask the three children what they wanted to eat when Xiaoxue came in carrying a large bag of takeout: "Sister Wange, you and the young master and young lady have been worried about me today, so let me treat you to lunch."
Since the food had already been bought, Kong Wange couldn't refuse, so she smiled and pulled out a chair for Xiaoxue: "Come, sit here."
Xiaoxue opened the bag, and Kong Ran immediately exclaimed, "Wow! It's roast duck from Zhongshanfang! Sister Xiaoxue, you've really gone all out today!"
Zhongshanfang's roast duck is considered one of the best in Kyoto, attracting many people who come specifically for it, but the price is also quite high.
Kong Wange couldn't help but say, "Xiaoxue, we appreciate your kindness, but please don't buy such expensive meals in the future. Keep it simple."
Xiaoxue said somewhat embarrassedly, "It's not like we always eat this expensive food, it's just a special day."
Seeing her somewhat reserved demeanor, Kong Wange smiled and said, "What you bought today is exactly what these little devils want. They especially love the roast duck from this place."
"Yes, Sister Xiaoxue, look at this duck, it's so fragrant and delicious! And look at this pancake, it's so thin and round! It must taste so good and sweet!" Kong Ran said as she popped a piece of duck meat into her mouth, it smelled amazing.
Murong Chen chimed in, "That's right, I love it too! It melts in your mouth!"
Kong Chi boasted, "Having eaten his fill and awaiting slaughter, he has been given two wings—a fine duck indeed."
The three children clearly enlivened the atmosphere, and Xiaoxue visibly relaxed.
The group chatted and laughed for a while, but then Kong Ran sighed, "Oh, I really want to eat it rolled up in a pancake too."
"Then Mommy will roll one for you?" Kong Wange looked at her daughter, who was like a little adult, with a doting expression.
Kong Ran shook his head firmly: "No, I'm cutting out sugar and carbohydrates!"
Everyone was stunned by these words, looking completely bewildered.
Kong Wange asked, puzzled, "How old are you? Why are you already concerned about these things?"
Kong Ran lifted his bangs and exclaimed, "Mommy, I've recently gotten two big pimples! If I don't control my diet, I'm going to be disfigured!"
Kong Wange couldn't help but laugh: "You're at the age where you're full of energy, it's normal to have pimples."
Kong Ran looked unconvinced: "That's not true at all. The bloggers on Xiaolanshu said that acne is caused by eating too much sugar, and not just candy, but also the starch in rice and noodles!"
Kong Wange clicked her tongue and grabbed her wrist.
Before Kong Ran could react, she had already finished taking her pulse.
Letting go of her hand, she crossed her arms and looked at her: "So, tell me, what have you been secretly eating lately?"
Kong Ran feigned confusion: "Didn't you eat anything?"
"Mommy, I have a report!" Murong Chen raised his little hand: "Ran-jie has been living the good life these past few days. She has two barbecues a day, and she can't miss a late-night snack. And she still thinks she's not eating well enough!"
Kong Wange: "?"
Kong Chi chimed in from the side: "That's right, he occasionally wants a small dessert, and he doesn't cut back on fruit after meals. All he does is play games all day, and he completely neglects his classwork."
Kong Ran: "..."
Open attacks are easy to defend against, but covert ones are hard to guard against – what a blunder!
Xiaoxue, who was standing nearby, was stunned: "Young lady, you're amazing!"
Kong Wange looked helpless: "Didn't Mommy tell you to eat less oily food? Why didn't you listen?"
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