At present, Chen Xuan still cannot fully understand what Rong Yang means.
However, Chen Xuan still said seriously, "I don't understand what Mr. Rong said now, but I will understand it after I think about it more."
Rong Yang smiled, replaced Wei Nian for a while, and played a game with Wei Yin.
We all had dinner together.
As for the cosmetics factory relocation, since Wei Nian said to put it on hold for the time being, Rong Yang had no objection. After dinner, Rong Yang did not go out. He received a call from the Qin family and said to the Wei family, "Mrs. Qin said she would invite us to dinner tomorrow."
Since we are not moving the factory, there will be less work to do, so I naturally accepted Mrs. Qin's invitation to dinner.
Rong Yang asked Wei Yin about the quality of the cosmetics in the factory. Wei Yin couldn't be polite and told the truth, "It's terrible. Not only are there not enough colors for the lipsticks, but they are also not smooth enough to use. The nail polish is too sticky."
Rong Yang nodded, "It will depend on you how to improve it in the future."
Chen Xuan and Wei Yin are good at selecting and selling cosmetics, but they are completely clueless about improving cosmetics. Fortunately, Rong Yang is considerate and says, "There is no rush, just take your time."
Chen Xuan and Wei Yin were both very touched. Wei Nian rolled his eyes inwardly, thinking that they were just being polite, but these two silly women took it seriously.
Chen Xuan turned around and discussed with Wei Nian, "Brother Anian, they are inviting us to dinner, should we prepare some gifts? Didn't Brother Anian ask me to bring two boxes of Mentougou dates before coming? Can I take these?"
Wei Nian said, "It was originally intended as a precaution, but it was used."
Chen Xuan was impressed by Wei Nian's sophistication in dealing with people, "Brother Nian is really thoughtful." She made a note of this and even though she was not as smart as Brother Nian, she could learn from him slowly.
Then, Chen Xuan found the clothes for tomorrow's dinner at Qin's house, and asked Wei Nian about the factory. Wei Nian told Chen Xuan, "There is no rush to move the factory. I thought about going to the factory again tomorrow and asking the two masters to demonstrate the production of cosmetics." Rong Yang could not buy new machines. Wei Nian was a layman in cosmetics, but Wei Nian did not take it too seriously. What is layman or not, after learning, you can become an expert.
Chen Xuan was also concerned about work, so after the two of them had agreed, they called Wei Yin to discuss it again. The next day, when they went to the factory again, Wei Yin and Chen Xuan both wore casual pants. Wei Yin said, "In Beijing, there are fewer women wearing pants, but in Shanghai, there are many. When you go out to work, casual pants are more convenient than skirts."
Although Chen Xuan felt that it was a bit strange to wear uniform pants so casually in public, many people in Shanghai wore them like this, and she had seen Miss Shao wearing uniform pants, so Chen Xuan wore them like this too. She had to admit that wearing pants when going out, whether walking or doing things, was much cheaper than a skirt.
The three went to the factory again, but they were unable to see the machine demonstration, because the two broken machines, either because they were old or had not been used for a long time, could not run when they were plugged in. Well, Wei Nian thought about the three plane tickets and endured it, but the two technicians were familiar with the manual operation of making samples, and demonstrated it to the three. The three were seeing the production of lipstick for the first time, and they found it very novel.
It’s true that the newly made lip balms and nail polishes are not very easy to use.
Wei Nian said, "Pack up this set of molds, and the remaining materials, useful and useless, pack them together."
The two of them quickly responded.
After finishing this, it was already noon. The three of them took a bus back to the city and found a restaurant that Qin Shu and Wei Yin had strongly recommended for lunch. Wei Yin said worriedly, "Brother, the machine doesn't work, and there's no good recipe. What should we do when we get back?"
Chen Xuan picked up a piece of Eight Treasure Duck with chopsticks for Wei Nian. Wei Nian looked as if he would hold up the sky if it fell. "The solution still depends on people to think of. There is no rush for the machines. In business, ultimately the quality of the products must be good." Thinking of the two broken machines that couldn't work, even if there were three plane tickets hanging over his head, Wei Nian couldn't help but curse Rong the fox in his heart.
However, Wei Nian's personality was such that he would not bother with Rong Yang over these two machines. Wei Nian had no interest in these two machines anyway.
After dinner, the three of them took a walk on the street and returned to Rong Mansion to prepare to go to Qin's house for dinner in the evening.
The family of the Wei family had known the Qin family's financial situation since they had a quick meeting with Mrs. Qin and Young Mistress Qin that day. Therefore, they were not too surprised when they arrived at the Qin family. After all, it was still slightly simpler than Mr. Rong's family. Of course, compared with the Wei family, it was not even on the same level and there was no comparison.
The three members of the Wei family also left a good impression on the Qin family. Although they were of ordinary origin, Wei Shi and Wei Yin were born with beautiful eyes, deep pupils, and high nose bridges. Especially their snow-white skin, which was even whiter than those who had deliberately maintained their skin. In comparison, Chen Xuan looked a little ordinary, but she was also tall and well-proportioned. Although she could not compare to the beauty of the brother and sister, it was not an exaggeration to say that she was pretty. Wei Nian presented the gift and said politely, "It's a specialty of Beijing. It's not a respect."
Brother Qin took it and thanked him politely.
Rong Yang exchanged some pleasantries with Director Qin and helped introduce the three people from the Wei family.
Director Qin said, "My good-for-nothing daughter wrote in her letter that she was in Beijing thanks to your timely help. It is her blessing to have a good friend like you."
Wei Nian said quickly, "It was just a coincidence for my sister. She and Miss Qin are good friends."
Director Qin asked everyone to sit down, shook his head and sighed, "It's better not to mention the unfilial daughter in the family."
Chen Xuan spoke hurriedly for Qin Shu, "Miss Qin is doing well now, especially well. She can work, make money, and is a good person. Most importantly, she has a good personality. Logically, with a family as well as yours, Miss Qin would not have to worry about life even if she didn't work. However, she doesn't rely on others outside, and earns her living with her own hands. This is different from ordinary people." Chen Xuan has been proud of being self-reliant all her life.
Director Qin was a man who cared about his reputation, but because the Wei family had helped Qin Shu, he couldn't say anything else. But Brother Qin was gentle and didn't care about his father's attitude. He smiled and said, "A Shu can still go to work? She never earned a dollar at home before."
"There is no one in the middle school who doesn't like Ah Shu." Wei Yin knew Qin Shu's situation quite well. "Their school also selects the most popular teacher. Every grade has a selection. Ah Shu won the title in the first semester."
The Qin family, except for Director Qin, were all happy, and ignored Director Qin's attitude and asked about Qin Shu's affairs. Of course, Brother Qin did not forget to ask if the Wei family came to Shanghai for any reason. Hearing that they were going to cooperate with Rong Yang in business, Brother Qin smiled, "Mr. Rong is an elite in the business world. It won't be bad for you to cooperate with him."
Wei Nian laughed and said, "Yes, thank you for your guidance, Mr. Rong."
Rong Yang had a faint smile on his lips and was concentrating on talking to Director Qin, as if he didn't hear the conversation next to him at all.
The Qin family’s dinner was naturally sumptuous.
In particular, the Qin family also realized that the Wei family was just an ordinary family, but they were definitely the kind that had no shortage of food and clothing. The key point was that this family was quite simple, which could be seen from their manners and conversation. In addition, they had business cooperation with Rong Yang, although it was only a small business, after all, they were people that Rong Yang had seen. After seeing it again, the Qin family was relieved that their daughter was taken care of by this family.
When they said goodbye to the Qin family, Director Qin and his wife saw them off and also asked how long the Wei family would stay in Shanghai.
On the way home, Chen Xuan said, "When I saw Mrs. Qin the other day, I felt that Miss Qin didn't look much like Mrs. Qin. It turns out she looks more like Mr. Qin."
Wei Nian laughed, "Don't say that in front of Mr. Qin."
"Actually, Miss Qin has understood everything now, and has become much smarter." Whether it was due to the study in the past two years, or the subtle influence after being exposed to the outside world, Chen Xuan's thoughts were no longer as conservative as in her previous life. The wind in May blew into the car, lifting Chen Xuan's bangs. Chen Xuan thought of what Mr. Rong had said to her, and couldn't help saying, "Nowadays, everyone emphasizes marriage autonomy. Miss Qin was not sure before, but when she is sure in the future, she can just find a better one. I read in the newspaper that divorce and remarriage are not uncommon now. Look at Shanghai, women's skirts only reach their calves. The trend in the future will definitely become more and more open."
After attending the Qin family's dinner, the cosmetics matter could not be rushed. Logically, the business was almost done, but even Chen Xuan did not want to leave Shanghai and return to Beijing. The three of them thought that since they were here, they must take a good look around Shanghai. Movie theaters and restaurants could be put aside, and department stores must be visited. Not only would it broaden their horizons, but also to see how other people do business. Moreover, Wei Nian would also go to the clothing shops to take a look at the market in Shanghai. Moreover, Wei Nian had no idea about the cosmetics factory for the time being. But now that he had come to Shanghai and spent more than 3,000 yuan on the plane ticket, he had to give an explanation to Rong Yang.
Wei Nian is not the type to let things go.
Wei Nian took Chen Xuan's notebook and listed the plans one by one. Chen Xuan was a little worried that Rong Yang would be unhappy if they had to go shopping in Shanghai after finishing their business. Rong Yang arranged a Shanghai pass for the three of them. As long as the three of them wanted to go, this person knew the places they wanted to go. Chen Xuan and Wei Yin bought a lot of things, carrying big bags back every day. These were not personal belongings, but goods from the store, including clothing materials. The two of them bought a lot. Wei Nian also bought several pieces of fabrics that were rare in Beijing and asked the store to help send them back to Beijing directly.
In addition, Wei Nian also inquired about the salary level of the master craftsmen in the Shanghai cosmetics factory, thinking about whether he could poach them. It was not that Wei Nian could not afford the high salary, but he was just an empty shell now, and no master craftsman dared to take the risk of going to Beijing with him. And those who were willing to take the risk for the high salary, Wei Nian looked down on them. So there was nothing to do. Wei Nian still decided to take the two skilled craftsmen to Beijing. The other things to be moved were the molds, utensils, inventory materials and the like used for making samples in the previous factory. As for other things, there was nothing else.
These things, including those bought by Wei Nian and the others, and the Shanghai specialties sent by the Qin family, excluding the food, were all handled by Rong Yang who ordered his subordinates to handle the bulk of the luggage shipment. The freight and train ticket fees were all paid by Rong Yang.
Wei Nian didn't want to take advantage of Rong Yang, so he told Rong Yang that the shipping cost of their own things would be charged separately. Rong Yang smiled, "Why should we be so formal, Ah Nian? In the past few years in Beijing, I haven't seen anyone more outstanding than you among your peers."
Well, even though he knew that Rong Yang's words might just be an encouragement to business partners, Wei Nian still found them extremely pleasant to the ear.
Rong Yang was not a stingy person, and all the train tickets were first-class, but he also said that the train tickets would be mailed back to Shanghai after arriving in Beijing. Of course, Rong Yang gave a legitimate reason: it was convenient for accounting.
As for the rest, Rong Yang had said before that he would send a financial manager. Rong Yang had seen Chen Xuan using an abacus to keep accounts, so he told Chen Xuan that the factory in Beijing could not be opened for the time being, so the matter of the financial manager would be put on hold. Chen Xuan would be responsible for keeping all the current account expenses. Chen Xuan readily agreed.
So, basically, Rong Yang's investment in the cosmetics factory in a short period of time was: two half-experienced technicians, a set of molds for making samples, and several warehouses full of raw materials.
Of course, the housing, salary, and food of the technicians are all borne by Rong Yang.
However, compared to Wei Nian, who did not receive a penny of salary and started working like a slave for a cosmetics factory where Rong Yang had not even appeared since returning to Beijing, it was not unreasonable for Rong Yang to be able to carve out a place for himself in Shanghai, a city full of talented people.
As for Wei Nian, he had a complete idea about Rong Yang's cosmetics factory when he was on the train! And this idea was reminded to Wei Nian by Chen Xuan!
The author has something to say: ps: Yesterday, I was suddenly possessed by the Mary Sue's magical twist, which seriously damaged my vitality. Today's update is a bit late, and the second update will still be put in the evening. As for the modification of the previous chapter, it is indeed a bit illogical. It seems that some readers have pointed out that the words between Rong Yang and Chen Xuan in the last paragraph are a bit abrupt, and Chen Xuan also regards Rong Yang as a life mentor or something. Let's make some explanations here.
Chen Xuan's decision to use Rong Yang as her life mentor did not start today, but when Rong Yang listed a list of books for her to read. Also, some readers may think that Chen Xuan's words to Rong Yang are unreasonable, but in fact, this is reasonable. The design of the character Chen Xuan is that she was suffocated to death by keeping silent in her previous life. The first thing she learned in this life is to say what she wants to do and what she thinks. A person who knows how to "speak" will no longer keep things in his heart. This is a kind of progressive character for Chen Xuan.
As for whether Rong Yang is a little too intimate with Chen Xuan, and whether the last paragraph is abrupt. When Rong Yang listed the books for Chen Xuan, the two were not familiar with each other yet. Rong Yang has always been a little different to Chen Xuan, and I believe everyone has felt it. This point will be taken care of in the plot later.
Okay, that's all for now. Good afternoon, everyone~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If there is anything unreasonable, please feel free to point it out, because sometimes Shitou will suddenly jump, otherwise, most of the time, Shitou also has his own outline and plot to take care of~~~~~The second update is tentatively scheduled for 8 pm. If there is a delay, Shitou will notify you~~~~~