Chapter 303: A Rebellious Nature
Chapter 303: A Rebellious Nature
Factory Director Feng, with his exceptional intelligence, immediately understood Jiang Xia's subtle glance.
If packaging bags and vacuum sealers were a perfect match, then instant noodles and condiments were also an ideal pairing.
Xiao Xia had worked tirelessly for their plastic factory, securing millions of orders and breaking sales records. In return, Factory Director Feng was more than willing to reciprocate her efforts.
He pulled the condiment factory's director aside and said, "Old Zhang, do you want to join our small, prosperous team that makes a fortune every day? If you do, let's go have some tea and discuss our plans to get rich together."
The condiment factory director's heart skipped a beat. "Let's go!"
Factory Director Feng then gave Fang Ai yuan a meaningful look.
The three factory directors then went backstage to have tea.
Under Factory Director Feng's persuasive tongue, Jiang Xia took on another part-time job, helping the condiment factory sell their seasonings.
The condiment factory director and Fang Ai yuan reached a cooperation agreement.
Afterward, Factory Director Feng suggested waiting until Jiang Xia was done with her tasks to discuss mechanisms, such as offering a free box of condiments for every hundred boxes of instant noodles ordered.
The condiment factory director was puzzled, "But isn't this mechanism something we've already discussed? Can't we just tell Comrade Xiao Xia how to implement it?"
Did they, as factory directors, still need to listen to a young girl's opinions?
Factory Director Feng and Fang Ai yuan spoke in unison, "It's better to ask for Xiao Xia's opinion. She has many good ideas."
The condiment factory director was speechless.
So, in this small, prosperous team, the little translator was the real driving force?
Factory Director Feng patted the condiment factory director's shoulder, "Trust me! Asking her won't be a loss! That girl is like a lucky cat. With a wave of her hand, million-dollar orders come pouring in! It's a pity that she's already married..."
Both factory directors looked at him in disbelief.
Factory Director Feng glared, "What are you thinking? I just want Comrade Xiao Xia to be my daughter-in-law! That girl is a lucky charm for her husband!"
These words resonated deeply with Fang Ai yuan's heart!
It was she who wanted Jiang Xia as her daughter-in-law the most! She had always treated Jiang Xia like a daughter and half-daughter-in-law.
Unfortunately, her mother-in-law was stubborn and unreasonable, thinking that Jiang Xia wasn't good enough for Jingxuan because she hadn't gotten into university. She believed that Jingxuan would become extraordinary once he got into Q University.
Her mother-in-law kept saying that there were countless well-connected and highly educated female university students in Jing City waiting for him, urging him to stay away from Jiang Xia, thinking she would bring shame to the family.
She would say these things at home, and even outside, implying that Jiang Xia was trying to climb the social ladder by associating with her grandson. These words reached the Jiang family, and before long, Jiang Xia was engaged.
It was truly a pity!
The most important thing was that her son seemed unable to let go, as he had just wanted to come over.
She didn't dare let Jingxuan come over!
Soon, it was closing time at the exhibition hall. The plastic factory had achieved an unprecedented feat by securing a $1.6 million order.
The delivery dates for the orders were scheduled for the end of the following year, far exceeding the city's target for the plastic factory.
And this was only the first day of the trade fair!
Factory Director Feng couldn't help but rub his clever head, feeling even smarter.
One hundred and sixty vacuum machines were sold, and over five hundred and sixty were ordered.
Almost every foreign merchant dealing with food production placed an order, and many ordered several or even a dozen machines, as many of them owned multiple factories in different countries, so the numbers added up.
One hundred and twenty million instant noodles were sold, and ham and luncheon meat, which were already popular products, sold over six million combined!
The Canton Fair came to a successful close with the tired but satisfied smiles of the participants.
Factory Director Feng and the others invited Jiang Xia to dinner to discuss business, but she politely declined, agreeing to meet early the next morning to continue the conversation.
Jiang Xia hadn't had time to tally up her earnings when the event ended, and she hurriedly left the exhibition hall with Zhou Chenglei to catch a taxi back to the hotel for their appointment.
As soon as they exited the hall, Jiang Mu called out to them, "Xiaxia, Chenglei!"
The two turned around and, seeing it was Jiang Mu, approached her, "Mom."
Zhou Chenglei asked, "Mom, have you eaten? Do you want to join us?"
Jiang Mu smiled and shook her head, then inquired, "Are you guys meeting up with Jiang Dong for dinner?"
Zhou Chenglei replied, "Yes, with a few foreign friends, and Jiang Dong too. Why don't you come along, Mom!"
"No, I have a dinner engagement as well. I won't intrude on you young people," Jiang Mu said, relieved that it wasn't a dinner with He Lao. Then she added, "Everyone's taking taxis these days. Foreigners don't like to be late, so you should hurry and hail a taxi on the street. I'll just have a quick word with Xiaxia."
Zhou Chenglei understood that Jiang Mu wanted to speak with Jiang Xia alone, so he glanced at her.
Jiang Xia urged, "Go on! You're almost late."
Zhou Chenglei nodded and said to Jiang Mu, "Mom, I'll go hail a taxi first."
Jiang Mu smiled and said, "Go ahead!"
As Zhou Chenglei walked away, he heard Jiang Xia ask, "Mom, how was business today?"
Watching her son-in-law walk away, Jiang Mu replied, "It was okay. Altogether, we made around seventy to eighty thousand yuan today."
"I'll help out tomorrow. I've thought of a way..."
"No need, you don't have to worry about the factory," Jiang Mu declined outright.
Seeing her mother's response, Jiang Xia didn't bring it up again.
Jiang Mu looked at Jiang Xia's belly, "Has your belly started moving yet?"
Jiang Xia shook her head, "No."
"Why has it been so long? Is there a problem with your body? I'll take you to the hospital for a check-up tomorrow. The big hospital in Suicheng is quite renowned."
"No, there's no problem with my body. Chenglei took me to the hospital for a check-up before," Jiang Xia explained.
Zhou Chenglei couldn't help but turn back as he reached the street, and he saw Jiang Mu staring at Jiang Xia's belly.
Jiang Mu said, "If there's no problem, why is there no sign of pregnancy after several months of marriage? Is it because you're too tired? When the body is too exhausted, it's difficult to conceive. You should stop working as a translator! Hurry up and go home with A Lei to rest and take good care of your body to have a child. A Lei isn't young anymore, and people his age already have kids in elementary school."
Jiang Xia, feeling a bit tired, didn't want to listen to this, but she didn't refute it either. Instead, she said, "Having a child is a matter of fate. When the time is right, it will come naturally. Moreover, we have our own plans, so you don't need to worry, Mom."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Mu became infuriated, "What do you mean by having plans? Don't you intend to have a child? Are you planning to work in Jing City? Did He Lao ask you to work in Jing City?"
Jiang Xia gave her a puzzled look, "No, who told you that? He Lao didn't ask me to work in Jing City, and I don't plan to work there either. Why would I go to Jing City? As for the child, we just got married not long ago, so we're not in a rush. Even if it's a couple of years later, it's not too late."
Hearing that she didn't intend to work in Jing City, Jiang Mu's expression softened a little. She always felt that Jiang Xia was too wild and needed a child to settle her down. She said, "What do you mean it's not urgent? In a couple of years, A Lei will be thirty, and your in-laws are still young. Your father and I are also young and have the energy to help you take care of the child. In a couple of years, we'll be old, and who will have the energy then? Listen to Mom, it's better to have a child early. Older people always wish to hold their grandchildren sooner."
Jiang Xia nodded, "I understand, but having a child is a matter of fate. The more anxious you are, the harder it is to conceive. So, Mom, please don't rush me. The more you rush me, the more anxious I get, and the harder it will be to conceive! Don't let it get to the point where I can't have a child, and I end up with depression. I suspect it's because you've been rushing me, and that's why I haven't conceived yet!"
Jiang Mu was speechless.
This ungrateful girl always had a rebellious streak and never listened!
(End of Chapter)
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