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Chapter 102 Mobilization
Chapter 103 Mobilization
Qian Cheng thought for a moment and said, "Director Liu, this is a task I can handle. But I need to go back and do the math first, to see how many people, vehicles, and funds I'll need. Once I've figured it out, I'll give you an answer."
Director Liu laughed: "Alright, come find me again once you've figured it out."
After leaving the Commerce Department, Director Chen asked, "Xiao Qian, what do you think of this matter?"
Qian Cheng said, "That's good, you're capable. But we need to calculate carefully and not be rash."
Director Chen nodded: "Yes, it's better to be cautious."
After returning home, Qian Cheng called Lao Wang, Lao Li, and Xiao Liu together and told them about it.
Old Wang's eyes lit up after hearing this: "This is a big deal. If we can really take this on, our company will truly take off."
Old Li said, "The key is manpower. We only have about fifty people now. If we want to expand further, we'll have to recruit another batch."
Xiao Liu said, "We still need more cars. The current cars aren't enough; we need to buy a few more."
Qian Cheng said, "Take it all in. We need to hire people, buy vehicles, and expand the warehouse. Calculate all of these clearly, see how much money we need, how many people we need, and how much time we need."
After three days of calculation, the group finally figured it out.
We need to hire another thirty people, buy five more vehicles, build two more warehouses, and add working capital, which will cost a total of 200,000 yuan.
With the budget in hand, Qian Cheng went to the Commerce Department again to see Director Liu.
Director Liu looked at the budget and nodded.
"You've calculated it carefully. The province can allocate 200,000 yuan. But there's a condition: you have to guarantee that within two years, you can double the vegetable production in the counties allocated to you."
Qian Cheng said, "Director Liu, I will do my best."
Director Liu smiled: "It's not about trying your best, it's about having to. If you can do it, there will be even bigger projects for you in the future."
Qian Cheng nodded: "Okay, Director Liu, I promise."
After signing the contract, Qian Cheng held the 200,000 yuan grant, feeling both warm and heavy-hearted.
Two hundred thousand is a large sum of money, but also a heavy burden.
He has to take on this responsibility along with the company.
For the next six months, Qian Cheng will be extremely busy.
He made countless trips to the three counties assigned to him. He visited village by village, talked to each household, and persuaded the farmers to grow vegetables. Some were willing, some were unwilling, and some hesitated. He explained the benefits again and again, clarified the accounts, and got the contracts signed.
In just six months, the vegetable planting area and output in the three counties doubled.
Director Liu was very pleased after reading the report.
"Xiao Qian, you're amazing. You got this done in just six months."
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Qian Cheng said, "Director Liu, it's not that I'm capable, it's that the people below are willing to work hard. The farmers also want to earn more money. As long as you point out the way clearly, they will follow it on their own."
Director Liu nodded, looking at him with admiration in his eyes.
"Xiao Qian, you're a talented person. Keep up the good work, and you'll have a bright future ahead of you."
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Qian Cheng said, "Director Liu, I just want to do a good job."
After leaving the Commerce Department, Qian Cheng felt at ease.
He knew he was on the right track.
Life went on like this, getting better day by day.
The company grew larger and larger, with more and more people. It grew from over fifty people to over eighty, and then from over eighty to over one hundred.
Their business has expanded from vegetables, eggs, and pork to fruits, grains, oils, and seasonings. The company buys anything farmers can produce and delivers anything organizations need.
Qian Cheng calculated that he now delivers over 50,000 jin of vegetables, over 20,000 eggs, and over 5,000 jin of meat every day. The monthly turnover is over 500,000 yuan, and the company can earn around 100,000 yuan.
Looking at the account book, he felt a warm glow in his heart.
Old Wang said, "Xiao Qian, our company is now considered one of the top companies in the provincial capital."
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Qian Cheng laughed: "Uncle Wang, this is just the beginning. It can grow even bigger in the future."
Summer of 1981 arrived in the blink of an eye.
Zhang Mingxi graduated.
She didn't go home; she came directly to the provincial capital, took her graduation certificate, and found Qian Cheng.
"Qian Cheng, I've graduated."
Qian Cheng looked at her and smiled.
"well."
Zhang Mingxi smiled too, but as she smiled, her eyes reddened.
"Qian Cheng, I'm here."
Qian Cheng reached out, pulled her over, and hugged her.
The two stood embracing each other at the company entrance, neither of them saying a word.
After a long while, Zhang Mingxi said, "Qian Cheng, let's get married."
Qian Cheng paused for a moment, then nodded.
"Okay, let's get married."
Qian Cheng and Zhang Mingxi got married on National Day that year.
The wedding was held in the provincial capital; it wasn't large, but it was lively. Many relatives from our hometown came, including Hou Yufen, Qian Lu, and my sister-in-law, who was holding Xiao Ni. Zhang Changtian and Deng Jingshu also came; Zhang Changtian still had that stern face, but his eyes and brows were full of smiles.
All my colleagues came, including Director Liu and Director Chen, and the room was packed.
Qian Cheng was wearing a newly made Zhongshan suit, and Zhang Mingxi was wearing a red cotton-padded jacket. The two of them looked very well-matched standing together.
Hou Yufen watched, her eyes reddening again and again.
"well."
Zhang Changtian didn't say anything, but he raised his wine glass and clinked it against Qian Cheng's.
Qian Cheng looked at the old man and felt a surge of warmth in his heart.
"Thank you, Master."
Zhang Changtian grunted in agreement and downed his drink.
In the evening, everyone left.
Qian Cheng and Zhang Mingxi sat in their new house, looking at the moon outside the window.
Zhang Mingxi leaned on his shoulder and whispered, "Qian Cheng, we're finally married."
Qian Cheng nodded: "Yes, finally."
Zhang Mingxi looked up at him, her eyes sparkling.
From now on, we'll always be together.
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Qian Cheng smiled and took her hand.
"We've always been together."
After getting married, life is different from before.
Every morning when Qian Cheng woke up, there was someone else beside him. Sometimes Zhang Mingxi woke up early and would lie there watching him, making him feel embarrassed. Other times she woke up late, so he would get up quietly, afraid of disturbing her.
Hou Yufen was used to living in the village and didn't want to come to the provincial capital. Qian Cheng tried to persuade her several times, but she wouldn't come, saying she wasn't used to living in the city and preferred the village. Qian Cheng had no choice but to send money home every month and visit her every few months.
Zhang Mingxi was assigned to teach Chinese at the No. 1 High School in the provincial capital.
The school wasn't far from the company, about a 20-minute walk. She rode her bicycle to and from get off work every day, and sometimes when Qian Cheng finished his work, he would wait for her at the school gate, and the two of them would go home together.
They're living a pretty good life.
Company matters are still busy, but Qian Cheng tries to manage his time well. He handles the most important matters in the morning, attends meetings and runs errands in the afternoon, and tries not to work overtime in the evening, instead going home to have dinner with Zhang Mingxi.
Zhang Mingxi can cook now. She didn't cook much when she lived with her parents, but she gradually learned after getting married and can now cook a few home-style dishes.
Qian Cheng wasn't picky; he ate whatever was cooked and always praised how delicious it was. Zhang Mingxi knew he was just flattering her, but she was secretly pleased.
That evening, after the two finished dinner, they sat in the house talking.
Zhang Mingxi suddenly asked, "Qian Cheng, do you think we should keep the baby?"
Qian Cheng paused for a moment, then looked at her.
Zhang Mingxi blushed, lowered her head, and whispered, "I was just asking."
After thinking for a moment, Qian Cheng said, "If you want it, we'll take it. If you don't want it, we'll wait."
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