20demayo Chapter 77 Branch Factory Opening
Chapter 77 Branch Factory Opening
Before they knew it, the sun was shining on the earth for the second day. Su Yuning and her friends arrived at the factory early in the morning, full of excitement, ready to make some elaborate preparations. Their faces were filled with excitement and anticipation, for a grand celebration was about to take place.
Upon arriving at the factory gate, the first thing that catches the eye is the string of firecrackers hanging high on bamboo poles. The bright red firecrackers are neatly arranged, resembling a winding dragon, waiting to be lit and release a lively and joyous sound. The two majestic stone lions at the factory gate are now draped in bright red silk, swaying gently in the breeze, making them appear even more awe-inspiring and imposing.
Stepping inside the factory, one sees a variety of green plants arranged in a pleasing, orderly fashion. Tall, stately money trees stand tall, their emerald leaves resembling small, open umbrellas; drooping pothos branches cascade gracefully like green waterfalls; and orange trees are laden with heavy, golden fruit, a sight to behold. These plants not only effectively purify the air but also carry unique and auspicious meanings: money trees represent abundant wealth and prosperity, pothos symbolizes vitality and thriving business, and orange trees signify good fortune and great luck.
Before long, the workers arrived at the factory one after another. Su Yuning greeted each of them with a smile and warmly greeted them. Then, she distributed the tools she had prepared beforehand to everyone. Some people took soft cloths to wipe the dusty corners; some carried away long ladders to hang festive lanterns high up; and others picked up small watering cans to water the plants.
"A new day begins with work! Let's all work hard!" Su Yuning said, encouraging everyone. Hearing her words, the other workers smiled and nodded in response, "Yes, boss! We'll definitely do our best!"
As soon as the words were spoken, everyone sprang into action, rushing to their assigned areas to get busy. Some carefully watered the flowers, plants, and trees, bringing them to life; others stood on tall ladders, cautiously hanging red lanterns to add a festive atmosphere to the factory; some diligently wiped away stains from their workbenches, restoring them to cleanliness; and still others focused intently on pasting bright red couplets, writing down their hopes for a bright future.
With everyone's concerted efforts, time flew by. In no time, the once somewhat dilapidated factory had been transformed, brimming with vitality and life. Everywhere you looked, there were vibrant reds and greens, a sight that lifted your spirits and filled you with anticipation for the days to come.
"Hello everyone!" Su Yuning said with a smile and a loud voice, "Today is the grand opening of our new factory, and it is a great honor to welcome all of you! Here, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to every friend who has come to support us!" As she spoke, her face was full of seriousness and sincerity.
"Grand opening!" A unified and loud blessing rang out from the crowd, like a joyful wave lapping against the shore.
Hearing this enthusiastic response, Su Yuning felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She quickly replied with a smile, "Thank you everyone!" and bowed deeply to express her sincerest gratitude. Straightening up, she cleared her throat and continued, "Next, let me introduce the specific work of our factory. We mainly produce various woven products, such as mats, brooms, baskets, and hampers. Although weaving may seem technically simple, it actually tests one's patience and meticulousness. It often requires a significant investment of time and energy to complete a beautiful piece. Therefore, I sincerely hope that everyone here can possess sufficient patience and perseverance to do this job conscientiously! I believe that as long as we work together, we will definitely create our own brilliant achievements!"
"Okay!" everyone responded in unison again, their eyes sparkling with anticipation and confidence for the future.
Just then, Su Yuning announced earnestly, "Now, the next important event is about to begin—the opening ceremony ribbon-cutting! Please move to the factory gate and gather." After saying that, she took light steps and led the way to the factory gate, followed closely by a group of excited people. Everyone was laughing and chatting all the way, and the scene was truly lively and extraordinary!
"Crackling! Crackling! Boom! Boom! Boom!" Deafening sounds rose and fell, echoing through the sky! At this auspicious moment, strings of fiery red firecrackers, once lit, resembled a joyful, leaping fire dragon, dancing wildly in the air and bursting forth with dazzling light. Accompanied by billowing smoke, a festive atmosphere instantly filled the air.
Su Muyang and the wealthy young master, their faces beaming with excitement, quickly lit string after string of firecrackers with tinderboxes. Each explosion after lighting was like a grand carnival, drawing cheers and jubilation from the surrounding crowd. Princess Wan'er and Nangong Xue'er, unable to contain their curiosity and joy, also crowded forward to watch this extraordinary spectacle. Their beautiful faces radiated bright smiles, as radiant and captivating as flowers blooming in spring.
If he weren't so busy, Zhao Shouyi certainly wouldn't have missed such a lively scene. It's just a pity that he was burdened with heavy responsibilities and couldn't be there to experience this joy in person, but his heart must have already flown there.
As the continuous sound of firecrackers gradually subsided, a faint smell of gunpowder lingered in the air. Su Yuning smiled and walked forward with several close friends, holding golden scissors in her hand, ready to hold a grand ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the brand-new factory. As the ribbon snapped, thunderous applause and cheers erupted, instantly pushing the atmosphere of the opening ceremony to a climax.
This moment was of extraordinary significance to Su Yuning, as it not only marked the official opening of the factory, but also represented the beginning of a brand new journey in her pursuit of her dreams.
Everyone generously offered their sincerest and enthusiastic applause, their faces beaming with anticipation and hope for the future. Following this, Princess Wan'er and Su Yuning personally distributed carefully wrapped wedding candies and fruits to everyone present. These sweet gifts seemed to convey happiness and good fortune, allowing everyone to feel the deep joy.
"Alright, our enjoyable opening ceremony has come to a successful end! Now, everyone should get back to your busy work! We have two experts in our factory—Zhou Dong and Su Muyang—who are both masters at weaving mats! Let them give you detailed guidance. I hope you will all learn diligently and master this exquisite craft as soon as possible!" Su Yuning said to everyone with a smile. Everyone nodded in agreement, indicating that they would definitely work hard to learn this skill.
Since everyone was a complete novice, they knew almost nothing about the weaving techniques for mats. Just as everyone was looking at each other, bewildered and at a loss, Zhou Dong displayed great patience, meticulously explaining the key points and steps. However, in stark contrast to Zhou Dong, Su Muyang appeared quite agitated. Hands on his hips, his face full of anger, he loudly questioned, "Is weaving a mat really that difficult? I've already demonstrated it myself, why can't you still learn? Do you even have the will to work properly?"
Just then, light footsteps approached. It was Su Yuning, who had rushed over after hearing the commotion. She quickly walked to her second brother's side and said in an incredibly gentle tone, "Brother, don't be angry, calm down. They really aren't very familiar with making mats, which is understandable. I understand how you feel. After all, our shop has always been very successful, and delaying even one morning will result in a significant loss of income. How about this, brother, you go and take care of your business first, and we'll have a happy meal together tonight."
Hearing his sister's understanding words, Su Muyang's expression finally softened. He nodded and said gratefully, "Thank you for your understanding, little sister. I'll get back to work now. See you tonight!" After saying that, he turned and left.
"Okay, take care, brother!" Su Yuning smiled and waved to her second brother, her smile as sweet and charming as a flower blooming in spring. Although Su Muyang had left, Princess Wan'er stayed behind to help, because she felt that her husband had gone too far, and if she left with him, she would be just as unreasonable as him.
"Second sister-in-law, things aren't too busy here anymore, you should go home early too," Su Yuning said with a smile.
"It's alright, I'll help in any way I can. Going back to the manor alone would be quite boring," Princess Wan'er replied with a charming smile, her beautiful face radiating kindness and warmth.
Just then, Nangong Xue'er, who had been standing quietly to the side, spoke softly, "Then you two can continue chatting. I'll go back first. Ever since I got pregnant, I've always felt sleepy and tired. Right now, I really want to go back and get some sleep." With that, she bowed slightly and prepared to leave.
"Would you like me to take you home, Miss Nangong?" Su Yuning quickly stepped forward and asked. However, Nangong Xue'er never wanted to trouble others, so she gently waved her hand and declined, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, but I can walk by myself." But Su Yuning was still a little worried, after all, she was pregnant, and it would take her quite a while to walk home from the factory.
The wealthy young man, with his keen eyes and keen senses, immediately noticed Su Yuning's worry and stepped forward to take on the matter: "I just happened to be driving here, so let me take Miss Nangong back to her residence."
"Okay then, thank you so much!" Su Yuning smiled broadly upon hearing this, her eyes filled with gratitude.
"No need to be so polite," the wealthy young man replied with an air of elegance. He then helped Nangong Xue'er onto the carriage, cracked the whip, and slowly drove towards her home.
In the tranquil and peaceful Xinghua Village, the annual grand Flower Festival has arrived as scheduled. However, unlike previous years, most of the young people in the village have gone out to work, so this year the main force decorating the peach trees has become a group of middle-aged women. They can be seen smiling as they move through the peach grove, carefully picking up the delicate peach blossoms scattered on the ground and placing them into the baskets they carry with them, happily planning to use these peach blossoms to brew fragrant and delicious peach wine or make delicious and exquisite peach blossom pastries when they get home.
At this moment, the woman and her daughter-in-law, Yang Yuyan, also arrived at the bustling peach orchard to participate in the joyful festival activities. Since there were many vendors selling various items, the woman enthusiastically selected beautiful clothes and exquisite jewelry for her daughter-in-law.
Looking at the beautiful clothes and dazzling jewelry in her mother-in-law's hands, Yang Yuyan couldn't help but feel a little shy. She gently declined, saying, "Mother-in-law, I don't usually like to dress up, so please don't spend money on me."
But the woman was a very stubborn person. She said firmly, "Silly child, other mothers would carefully choose gifts for their daughters. In my heart, you are no different from my own daughter, so I must buy you some nice things today, otherwise I will feel guilty."
Hearing her mother-in-law's sincere and warm words, Yang Yuyan was deeply moved. She blushed and said, "Alright then, thank you for your love and care, Mother-in-law. How about I go and buy you some sweet snacks to try?"
The woman quickly waved her hand to stop her, saying, "Oh dear, please don't do that! It's not easy for you young people to work hard and earn money outside. You should save your money carefully and not spend it recklessly!" The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law cared for each other and were considerate of one another. The warm and harmonious scene was heartwarming to see.