After the Dragon Heads-raising Day in February, some areas began their spring farming, signifying the onset of early spring. As the saying goes, "The whole year’s work depends on a good start in spring," Cheng Su made a fully-packed business plan for the year.
Of course, not much needs to be said about Joy Soon Loy Restaurant, as it has been operating more and more maturely, and the Jam Company is gradually getting on the right track. So, the upcoming plans for these two ventures are to consolidate and expand operations and establish their own brands. As for the fast food outlet near the train station that just opened, it will be improved slowly and steadily.
In the midst of the hustle and bustle of business, Cheng Su didn’t neglect plans for self-improvement and personal investment.
She had inquired and found that this year’s university entrance exam was in June, which meant that if she, a repeat student, passed the exam, she wouldn’t be far from the gates of university.
Now that it was already February, only four months remained. Despite her confidence, she had never experienced the college entrance examination of this era, and the fear of being too confident, leading to a major oversight, was all too real, so she knew she needed to solidify her knowledge and review more study materials.
Time was of the essence, and Cheng Su even brought study materials back to the company. Back when she took the college entrance exam, she wasn’t this nervous. But with Ying Xiaoya, a university student in the company, she could always ask Ying Xiaoya, the ready-made teacher, about anything she didn’t understand!
When she returned to the company that day, Cheng Su heard Ning Ge’s voice.
"President Cheng is here!" Mai Yanmei was the first to see Cheng Su.
Ning Ge was sitting at a desk, chatting with Ying Xiaoya, and when they saw Cheng Su, he raised his hand to greet her.
"You’re back? Is there any good news?" Cheng Su asked with a smile as she walked over and placed her handbag down.
"Look how eager you are. I’ve been gone for so many days, and you haven’t even asked how I am, just about the good news. Tsk, such a money-grubber!" Ning Ge clicked his tongue.
Cheng Su glanced at him askance: "Aren’t you sitting here all fine and intact? What’s there to ask about? You’ve still got all your limbs!"
Ying Xiaoya didn’t forget to take a jab: "Exactly, making such a fuss."
Ning Ge raised both hands: "Alright, I won’t argue with you women!"
A few women giggled behind their hands.
"There is good news, though. The deal has been struck, and, once the contract is drafted and signed by both parties, Zhou Jun will send us a remittance," Ning Ge said.
Cheng Su also knew that he was very likely to seal the deal going there, and of course, she was pleased to hear it, saying, "That’s great, you’ll be credited for this."
"As for the details of the contract, let me know what you’re thinking, so we can finalize them here," Ning Ge continued, "Zhou Jun’s side will also send someone over to discuss."
Cheng Su nodded. This was Joy Soon Loy Jam’s first distributorship, so, naturally, they needed to be meticulous and draft every clause carefully.
"Then let’s work on it together, so we have at least a preliminary contract ready before their people arrive," Cheng Su suggested after a moment of contemplation.
Ning Ge certainly had no objections, saying: "I really regret it, dealing with this business is so exhausting, everything requires personal attention. Look, shouldn’t we hire some capable people and a team to negotiate these matters?"
Entertaining business dealings was more tiring than looking into someone’s background, with too many details to tend to.
Cheng Su shot him a look: "Of course I know we need to find someone, but who has a capable team right from the start of a business? It’s something that has to be built step by step. Don’t worry, I’m already on the lookout. We’ll hire a manager first, and the rest of the team can’t be rushed—it’s hard to find talent."
She had already thought about it; once she got into university, she would use her position there to recruit directly.
Ning Ge was aware that it couldn’t be rushed and remembering something he’d heard before, he said to Cheng Su, "Right, I have something to tell you!"