Chapter 1080: Career Planning

Xinyan was filled with surprise and satisfaction when everyone received their red envelopes.

After everyone quieted down, Xinyan began to talk business: "A new year, a new journey. I hope everyone continues to work hard and accomplish their tasks well."

After finishing, Xinyan looked at Chen Manjuan: "Aunt Chen, why don’t you tell us about your situation first?"

Chen Manjuan glanced at everyone and opened the notebook in front of her: "Both our cloth store and ready-to-wear shop did very well last year, but I received news yesterday that there’s a leadership change at the clothing factory. This year, we might not be able to get supplies from them anymore."

Upon hearing this, Xinyan frowned slightly.

She’s been extremely busy as Ye Liyan had to take the two children to Sea City because of work, and they won’t be back until June or July this year.

With them gone, she naturally hadn’t been to the research institute and hadn’t been in touch with Lin Kaixin for a long time.

The last time they met was when they handed in their design drafts at the start of winter, so she wasn’t aware of this situation: "We should find out more about this. If we really can’t get supplies from there, we’ll have to make other plans."

Chen Manjuan replied: "We could add a few more sewing machine stations in our backyard workshop."

Xinyan didn’t originally plan to expand too much, as she was still in school and didn’t have much spare energy.

But before the New Year, she learned that the compound found at the bottom of a suitcase belonged to her grandmother, and that area has now been developed into a commercial street.

Her grandmother’s property is right at the street entrance, similar to the house she bought, facing three streets. She had discussed with her mother about renovating it and turning the street-facing houses into shop fronts.

So, preparations had to be made ahead of time.

She looked at Chen Manjuan: "Clean out the western side yard of the front courtyard and set up a second workshop group there. Let’s start preparing for this."

Chen Manjuan was a bit worried: "Young Master, the year has just passed. It’s the off-season now, and hiring so many people will incur costs."

Xinyan smiled lightly at her: "I understand your concerns, but as you said, the clothing factory has a leadership change and there’s word that we might not be able to get supplies from there anymore. We can’t just sit idly by.

Besides, I plan to open a few more clothing stores soon. If we only rely on our current workshop size, we likely won’t be able to meet the demand, so I must prepare for both scenarios."

Xinyan understood that the clothing factory’s talk was likely targeted at her, probably envious of that ten percent pure profit share.

Well, if they want to burn bridges, she won’t stop them, as forcing things doesn’t yield results.

It seems she still has to visit Lin Kaixin and find out what’s really going on.

After Sister Chen finished speaking, Xinyan turned to Qi Baocheng.

Since being trusted by Xinyan, Qi Baocheng exuded confidence from inside out, with none of his former self-doubt: "Chongyang Mountain Villa has been completely developed.

Before the New Year, we organized people to spread a lot of straw mats and conducted a burn-off.

We also had people cut and crush a lot of straw for deep plowing. With this winter’s nourishment, the fertilizer from before will be spread again in spring, making the land fertile and suitable for growing anything."

Xinyan made a special trip before the New Year and knew Qi Baocheng was telling the truth: "Alright, the grape seedlings I ordered should arrive soon.

Your task now is to organize people to dig planting trenches. Don’t worry, I’ll send someone for guidance when the time comes."

Qi Baocheng was very satisfied with this job and was absolutely obedient to Xinyan: "Okay, I’ll visit tomorrow to check on the fields and have the village head help arrange personnel. As soon as the thaw hits, we’ll start work."

Xinyan nodded at him: "Also, with spring approaching, you need to start building the office area there. I’ll give you the plan within a few days. Build it at the place we previously discussed. Contact the construction team in advance, as we need professionals for this."

Qi Baocheng noted it down: "Alright, I’ll start contacting them in the next few days."