Country Love: Xie Dajiao, 37, is pregnant!

Wang Xiaomeng put down the documents, looked up at Bai Qingming, and spoke calmly but firmly, not giving an inch:

"Mr. Bai, let me be frank with you. My bean product factory is considered to be of some scale in Xiangyashan, but compared to the whole country, it's just a small workshop that's just starting out."

"I traveled all the way to Shanghai to discuss cooperation. My core purpose is not to obtain a brand license or import a few pieces of equipment. I genuinely want to learn your technology and management."

"If I were to rely solely on my own trial and error, clinging to the old methods and slowly working my way up, I could never achieve the scale of your business, no matter how long I worked."

"I sincerely hope that you can send a technician over there to help set up the new production line and teach the workers the operating procedures before you leave."

She paused, then spoke more frankly:

"If you have any difficulties with the system, that's okay. I'll cover all the food and lodging for the people I send over, and I'll pay their wages according to your company's standards, without missing a penny, plus an additional on-site allowance."

"I only have this one firm requirement. If you really can't agree to this, then I can only say that I'm very sorry, and this cooperation probably can't continue for the time being."

The words were gentle, but the bottom line was made clear, leaving no room for negotiation.

Who would have thought that this was the little girl Xie Guangkun had mocked before?

Bai Qingming frowned, tapping his fingers lightly on the edge of the sofa, looking quite troubled as well.

"Xiao Meng, our company sincerely wants to cooperate with you. Otherwise, the chairman would not have specially invited you here. Northeast soybeans are of good quality, and the cost of building a factory locally is low. We value this market very much, and the foundation of your factory here is indeed suitable."

"I came here with the utmost sincerity."

Wang Xiaomeng looked at him:

"Mr. Bai, as you know, I have a lot of things going on at my family factory. I've already found workers for the expansion. I'm not here for leisure."

"I know, I know."

Bai Qingming quickly nodded and tried asking:

"How about this? Give me a few more days, and I'll try to get some special approval from the chairman. Maybe we can get special permission."

"No need, Mr. Bai, I don't want to put you in a difficult position."

Wang Xiaomeng shook her head, her attitude quite resolute:

"I've thought it through very clearly. I'm at a critical juncture in the factory's expansion. We lack technology and knowledgeable people to guide us. Without someone to oversee things from scratch, I can't manage the new production line. We're leaving today. If you're capable, give me a straight answer today. After all, you'll spend a lot of money on the hotel every day."

The office was quiet for a few seconds, with only the teacups steaming.

Neither side would budge, and the cooperation ultimately failed to be finalized on the spot.

Bai Qingming got up and saw the father and daughter downstairs, all the way to the company's main entrance, apologizing verbally but leaving room for leniency in his words:

"Xiao Meng, Uncle Qi, don't rush to book tickets and leave. This matter isn't completely hopeless, it just takes some effort. I'll call you as soon as I have any news."

"Okay, I'll wait for your message."

Wang Xiaomeng nodded, her mindset quite calm:

"If it really doesn't work out, that's fine too. I'll just consider this trip to Shanghai as a learning experience. It wasn't a wasted trip. We can cooperate again in the future if there's an opportunity."

"Don't worry, I will definitely do my best to try."

Bai Qingming smiled and agreed, then watched the father and daughter get into the car before turning back upstairs, shaking his head with a smile.

Back in his hotel room, Wang Laoqi squatted on the floor packing his luggage, and sighed:

"The deal didn't go through? All this trip for nothing?"

"It wasn't a wasted trip."

Wang Xiaomeng sat on the edge of the bed, flipping through her densely filled notebook, which contained notes on the processes and quality control details she had observed in the workshop the day before.

"Even if the cooperation doesn't work out, taking these things back will be enough to significantly improve our factory. If all else fails, we can just do it ourselves slowly; we'll eventually get it going."

That's what she said, but she still felt a little uneasy. If she could have someone as knowledgeable and reliable as Yang Xiaoyan to guide her, the factory could at least avoid several years of detours. Everything is difficult at the beginning, and the early stage is the most important.

Wang Laoqi squatted on the ground, putting the product samples he had brought back one by one into his bag, muttering to himself:

"If it didn't work out, so be it. We've learned something new. Let's hurry home. Your mother is waiting for us there. Don't make her worry."

Wang Xiaomeng smiled but didn't reply, though she was still pondering the matter in her mind.

I was tidying up when the doorbell rang.

Wang Laoqi straightened up to open the door. As soon as he pulled it open, Yang Xiaoyan and Bai Qingming were standing outside, smiling.

"President Yang? President Bai? Come in quickly, come in quickly."

Wang Laoqi quickly let the two men in, wondering why they had followed him to the hotel so soon after they left.

Wang Xiaomeng was also taken aback for a moment, but quickly regained her composure and greeted him with a smile:

"Mr. Yang, why did you come all the way here in person? You could have just given me a call if you needed anything."

Yang Xiaoyan walked to the sofa and sat down. She glanced at Wang Xiaomeng's half-packed suitcase, smiled, and shook her head, her words carrying a hint of appreciation and a touch of teasing:

"Xiao Meng, you're really something. Did you anticipate our thoughts? You insisted on providing on-site guidance and wouldn't budge an inch. I spent the whole morning trying to persuade the chairman, and my lips are practically worn out."

Wang Xiaomeng felt relieved, knowing that things were on track, and smiled, speaking very frankly:

"Mr. Yang, how could I possibly know what you're thinking? I'm just sticking to one principle: you definitely want to expand into the northern market this year. Since you're so eager to develop the market, I'm probably the most suitable person for you. I'm just really lacking someone knowledgeable to guide me, which is why I'm shamelessly making this request."

Yang Xiaoyan nodded, and without beating around the bush, directly opened the folder in her hand:

"Alright, I'm not going to beat around the bush anymore. The company has given special permission to send someone over to help. How about this, I'll send Qingming over? He's the marketing director, good at both technical and sales work, so he's the most suitable person to help you."

"That would be great!"

Wang Laoqi immediately chimed in, looking at Bai Qingming with increasing satisfaction:

"This young man speaks frankly and acts reliably. Just standing there, he looks like someone who gets things done. He'll definitely be a good fit!"

Wang Xiaomeng didn't immediately agree; she hesitated for a moment, then looked at Yang Xiaoyan apologetically.

"Mr. Yang, Mr. Bai's abilities are definitely beyond question, but... I have an idea, I don't know if it's feasible, do you think it's possible to let Qiu Ge come with me?"

She quickly explained, her words quite frank:

After Wang Xiaomeng finished speaking, she specifically explained to Bai Qingming:

"Mr. Bai, it's not that you're incompetent, it's just... there are many inconveniences."

Bai Qingming laughed after hearing this, leaned back on the sofa, and joked:

"I know, I know. You're worried your wife will get jealous, right? Sending a grown man like me over there to eat and stay would make anyone suspicious. Qiu Ge is definitely more suitable than me. If I go, I'll just cause you trouble."

As soon as these words were spoken, Wang Laoqi was stunned. He stared at Wang Xiaomeng, wondering to himself:

Xiao Meng's husband?

When did this happen?

Who is it?

How come I didn't know about such a big thing?

He opened his mouth to ask, but then realized it wasn't appropriate with outsiders around, so he swallowed his words and sat there looking confused. He glanced at Wang Xiaomeng, then at Bai Qingming, his mind completely blank.

Yang Xiaoyan smiled too. Actually, she had originally wanted Qiu Ge to go, since Qiu Ge had a background in quality and technology, which was a better fit for her.

She pretended to think for two seconds, then readily nodded:

"Okay, no problem. Let Qiuge go with you. She's in charge of quality and technology, so she'll be perfect for helping you set up the quality control framework for the new workshop. She's a better fit than Qingming."

"Don't rush to buy tickets and leave. Stay another night and go back tomorrow. I'll go back to the company to submit a formal report, have Qiuge pack her luggage, hand over her work, and go back to Northeast China with you."

"Thank you so much, Mr. Yang!"

Wang Xiaomeng breathed a sigh of relief and smiled very happily:

"Thank you so much for taking such good care of me."

"You're welcome. We'll be business partners from now on."

Yang Xiaoyan stood up and extended her hand to shake hers:

"We hope that cooperation will lead to mutual benefit, and we also hope that you can get things started soon."