Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 1014 Qin Xuemei

Li Na said, "All of these people who came later were already taken; they were just bringing them in. Can't you consider hiring a few single people?"

Chen Hui said, "Besides Gao Zhijun, who in the Security Department isn't single? Who isn't a real man? They're all top-notch, and several of them have military merits."

Sister Jin said, "Nonsense, if we go to the security department, does that mean they'll quit or we'll quit? How will we manage then?"

Old An said, "Xiao Jin is right. They can't date people at the lower levels; it'll be a problem in the future. Of course, if they really find the right one, that's another story. Let's look outside. Xiao Wei and Xiao Hui, you two have such wide connections outside; can't you find a few promising young men? From the military, the police, the government—they're all good enough. I'm talking about cadres."

Chen Hui said, "That's a good idea, Xiao Wei. Ask Commander Hu. Anyone at the company level or above definitely has one. Forget about the police."

Li Na asked, "Why? Just because of a policeman?"

Jin Jie reached out and pinched Li Na: "Why aren't you ashamed?"

Chen Hui said, "Very few police officers can rise to leadership positions without getting married. Besides, to be honest, police officers are constantly exposed to those kinds of things. How can they not be psychologically affected? If you meet someone you like, there's nothing you can do. As for introductions, forget it. The military is simpler, more manly."

Xiao Wei said, "Serving in the military isn't dangerous, and you can live a normal life. Police officers face a lot of pressure and danger, and their schedules are unpredictable. It's normal for them to be away from home for days when there's a case. Being a police officer's wife is too hard, so you should probably give up on that idea."

Sister Jin said, "Aren't soldiers also very strict? They have to ask for leave to leave the camp every day, and they train every day."

Chen Hui said, "That's why I'm introducing you to officers. You can accompany your spouses to the military. The military compound isn't just for soldiers; there's also a family quarters. Don't be surprised, we'll save on two houses!"

Li Na rolled her eyes: "Dream on. I'll occupy this space even if I don't live here. I need to prepare for my future children, and besides, what if I change careers?"

An Laowu laughed and said, "Little Li Na has rolled her eyes the best I've ever seen."

As soon as the door opened, Xiao Hong walked in arm in arm with Yang Xuemei: "You're all here? Aren't you busy today?"

Li Na said, "Your husband is the leader, so we're the ones who're busy here, right? If we weren't busy, we'd just stay in the office. Sister Xuemei."

Xiao Hong said, "Let me formally introduce you all. This is my sister, Qin Xuemei, my biological sister. Her household registration has just been settled, and my position in the family has been officially replaced."

Xiao Wei said, "You don't even have a household registration at home, okay? Where is it registered?"

Xiao Hong said, "Go to my house, Old Wang's eldest daughter will make a dazzling appearance. I'm pitiful and no one loves me because I don't have a household registration."

An Laowu said, "This girl is beautiful, gorgeous. Where did you kidnap her from?"

Li Na and Sister Jin had already run over and grabbed Yang Xuemei's (now Qin Xuemei's) hands, smiling and talking. Over the past year, the two of them had spent a lot of time with Xiao Hong, and the group had become quite familiar with each other.

Xiao Hong walked over with her hands behind her back: "What are you talking about?"

Chen Hui said, "When we were talking about introducing potential partners to Li Na and Jin Jie, I suggested military personnel, at least a company commander. What do you think?"

Xiao Hong turned to look at Li Na and Sister Jin, nodded, and said, "I think it's okay, there's not much to do in the army." She looked at Yang and Qin Xuemei, shook her head, and Xiao Wei said, "Don't even mention it, it's still a long way off, take it slow. They said Yu Qiu's family came over, did you see them?"

Xiao Hong shook her head and said, "I just got back from the police station. I still have class, so I'll leave Xue Mei here with you."

Xiao Wei checked the time: "Leaving now? Aren't we going to have lunch?"

Xiaohong said, "I can still attend one class. I'll eat lunch in the cafeteria. I have two long classes in the afternoon. Ugh, going to school is such a miserable experience. Just thinking about having to go for another two years makes me feel terrible. Okay, okay, I'm leaving. It's snowing outside again. Ask the old man if he needs to buy groceries. Don't let him ride his bicycle; he might fall again."

Qin Xuemei was a little nervous when Xiao Hong left, but luckily Li Na and Sister Jin were there, both of whom were acquaintances.

Old Man An stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray and said, "I'm leaving too. Don't forget what I told you."

Xiao Wei said, "No. By the way, Fifth Brother, Xiao Bo told me about your shares the other day, and I felt what he said made sense. Did he tell you?"

An Laowu asked, "What?"

Xiao Wei said, "Now that you've switched to opening a factory, shouldn't your family's tradition of having only one member per generation be abandoned? Xiao Bo's idea is that you leave your shares to your daughter, and he'll start his own business."

An Laowu thought for a moment and said, "Nonsense. It'll be torn to pieces and worthless by then."

Xiao Wei said, "Fifth Brother, I feel that what Xiao Bo said makes some sense. Starting from your generation, you go back and sort things out. All the shares in the factory and the restaurant should be combined. You should be in charge and own 60%, while Xiao Bo and the next generation should get the remaining 40%."

When you get old and hand over the reins, for example, if you choose Xiaobo, then Xiaobo gets 60%, and everyone else shares the remaining 40%. With the family planning policy being so strict now, one child per family, how many people will you have left in total?

Chen Hui said, "Society is changing so fast now, and people's hearts are different from before. It's not worth it for the family to fight over a little money. Besides, Fifth Brother, are you really willing to entrust everything to Xiaobo and let your daughter go out to work and earn money?"

Xiao Wei said, "One person heads the family in each generation. This doesn't conflict with your ancestors' rules, nor does it involve secrecy or leaks. I think it's normal for others to get a share of the profits. Anyway, think about it. Xiao Bo means well; he doesn't want to compete with his sister."

Chen Hui reached out and patted An Laowu's stomach: "And that belly of yours, you need to work out a bit, or you'll be unable to walk at all."

An Laowu thought for a moment and nodded, saying, "Okay, I'll go back and think about it. Will that factory be up and running by next summer?"

Xiao Wei said, "Around July or August, we'll merge everything over then."

Li Na and her two friends walked over hand in hand. Li Na said, "Fifth Brother, you're such a bad guy, aren't you?"

An Laowu said, "What's wrong? How am I not being a good friend?"

Li Na said, "When the hotel opens a branch, Sister Jin has to go on business trips, but you don't even show up. Aren't you the boss?"

An Laowu said, "They didn't tell me either? I've been busy with the factory lately. Where to go?"

Xiao Wei said, "Xidu is all set. Han San'er is handling the equipment. You can come and take a look when it's all set up. Xidu and Dalian are both opening next year. And another one is opening in Andong too."

Chen Hui said, "Fifth Brother, once you get the factory up and running and improve the technology, both the restaurants and instant noodles will expand significantly in the next year or two. Your production volume and taste will have to keep up."

(End of this chapter)