klisemfg Chapter 124 Please Have Some Self-Respect
Chapter 124 Please Have Some Self-Respect
The ham sausages were handled entirely by the experienced Chef Fang.
As for braised dishes, for now, Chef Fang and Chef Zhong will be in charge together. You two should discuss the development of new products until a suitable new person in charge is found.
For noodles, that's naturally up to Chef Zhong.
As for the candy, Feng Jun will be in charge for the time being.
At this stage, new product development is of paramount importance. Everyone must work together and help each other!
Oh, and there's one more thing I need to tell you all. Director Zhou will be returning to Beijing soon to continue his studies, so during this time, Director Feng needs to work extra hard to quickly familiarize himself with the daily management of the food factory and ensure that its operations run smoothly.
"Okay, I will learn from Director Zhou as soon as possible and make a proper handover."
Feng Jun said earnestly.
Zhao Yuan took a small sip of tea, then slowly put down the teacup and continued:
“Currently, our factory still lacks specific responsible persons for two major product categories! So, everyone should lend a hand and inquire around. Especially Master Fang, Master Zhong, and Factory Director Feng, you three are all experts in the food industry! With the connections you have built up over the years, please search among your friends to see if there are any suitable candidates.”
The meeting room was quiet as everyone listened attentively to Zhao Yuan's speech and silently considered how to accomplish this task.
Time passed by, and before they knew it, it was almost noon. But the attendees remained focused and showed no sign of slacking off.
Finally, as Zhao Yuan finished speaking, this meeting, which could be described as the longest since the establishment of Zhao's Food Factory, came to a successful conclusion after several long hours.
After the meeting, Uncle Zhong and the others had already brought over lunch, and everyone started eating.
Zhao Yuan walked slowly out of the food factory with slightly tired steps, thinking of the hot meals at home, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up.
However, the moment he stepped out of the factory gate, he saw a figure he didn't want to see.
Zhao Yuan had a bad feeling and instinctively wanted to turn around and retreat back into the food factory, but it was too late. Zhang Hua had already spotted him and was walking towards him quickly.
Seeing that there was no way to avoid it, Zhao Yuan had no choice but to bite the bullet and go to meet him, asking in an annoyed tone:
"Why are you here again? Is there something you need?"
Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise and anticipation flashed in Zhang Hua's eyes. She stared intently at Zhao Yuan and said softly:
"Brother Yuan, I really want to talk to you alone, is that alright?"
As she spoke, her longing gaze seemed capable of melting even the hardest ice.
Zhao Yuan, however, remained serious and refused without hesitation:
"Just say what you have to say here! Don't be so secretive."
As he spoke, he kept glancing at his watch, clearly eager to get home.
Seeing this, Zhang Hua gently bit her lip and pleaded in a low voice:
"Brother Yuan, please, let's find a quiet place to talk properly."
Zhao Yuan frowned slightly, and answered decisively:
"No way! Say it right here. My wife and kids are waiting for me at home for dinner. I don't have time to waste with you."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Hua's face turned deathly pale, tears welling in her eyes, but she stubbornly persisted:
"Brother Zhao, actually... I've always liked you. I've been looking for you everywhere these past few days, and I feel like I'm going crazy. Please give me a chance, okay?"
After saying that, she looked at Zhaoyuan with teary eyes, waiting for his response.
"Comrade Zhang Hua, please have some self-respect!"
Zhao Yuan's face was solemn, his brows furrowed, and his eyes firm and resolute. He took a deep breath and continued:
“I am a man with a family and children, and there is absolutely no possibility between us. There are countless people in this world who are better than me, so why are you so fixated on me? I sincerely hope that you will stop bothering me and my family in the future, otherwise we won’t even be able to be ordinary friends anymore.”
After saying this, Zhao Yuan's expression became even more solemn.
Seeing Zhao Yuan quicken his pace to leave, Zhang Hua panicked and blurted out without thinking:
"What's so great about your country wife? I can have children for you too! Besides, she can't even have a son, but I can! Not only that, if you're with me, I can help you make your career flourish and reach new heights!"
However, Zhao Yuan ignored Zhang Hua's words, continued walking briskly, and replied decisively:
"This is utterly absurd! I'm telling you plainly now, I'm in love with my wife from the countryside. I, Zhaoyuan, am a respectable man, and I've never considered relying on a woman to achieve my goals. You'd better think twice!"
Before he finished speaking, Zhao Yuan had already walked away into the distance.
As Zhang Hua watched Zhao Yuan's departing figure, tears streamed down her face like a burst dam.
She slowly squatted down, hugged her knees, buried her head in them, and began to sob softly.
At first, her crying was rather suppressed, as if she was afraid of being heard by others.
But as time went on, the grief became increasingly unbearable, and the cries grew louder, echoing through the empty streets.
After an unknown amount of time, Zhang Hua finally stopped crying. She slowly raised her head and looked around with her swollen eyes, only to find that Zhao Yuan had already vanished without a trace...
Zhang Hua originally wanted to go directly to Zhao Yuan's house to find Zhao Yuan, but he suppressed his pain. Reason prevailed over impulse, and Zhang Hua walked back with heavy steps, feeling miserable.
Zhao Yuan dragged his slightly tired body home. After having dinner with his family, he quietly pulled Lin Fangfang into the room when Uncle Zhong and Aunt Zhong weren't paying attention.
He lowered his voice and solemnly recounted to her the whole story of how he had encountered Zhang Hua ambushing him on the street.
In their past life, the couple rarely communicated, and their inner worlds seemed to be separated by a thick barrier.
However, having been given a second chance at life, Zhao Yuan knew that honesty between husband and wife was crucial, and that Lin Fangfang should know everything, big or small. This would significantly reduce the suspicion that arose between them due to misunderstandings.
Especially in situations that could potentially lead to conflict, he always told Lin Fangfang without any reservations.
That's why, whenever Zhang Hua came to her door, attempting to openly provoke her, Lin Fangfang always remained calm and unperturbed, completely unconcerned about Zhang Hua's malicious words and actions.