First spoiled, then love

Chapter 602 Heading to the Dabie Mountains

Chen Qingrong and Tang Xiaoru drove to the sanitary napkin factory. This visit was of great significance to them, especially for Tang Xiaoru, who regarded this entrepreneurial venture as a new starting point for her career. Her eyes shone with unprecedented determination and enthusiasm.

The factory is located in an industrial area on the outskirts of the city. It covers a large area and has a simple and modern appearance. Rows of neat factory buildings gleam in the sunlight.

As soon as they arrived at the factory gate, they were warmly welcomed by the factory manager.

The factory manager was a middle-aged man, burly and with a friendly smile. He warmly shook hands with Chen Qingrong and Tang Xiaoru and said, "Welcome, bosses, to visit and guide us. Everyone in our factory has been looking forward to this day!"

Tang Xiaoru responded with a smile: "Factory manager, you're too kind. We attach great importance to this cooperation and hope to see the actual situation of the production line with our own eyes, so as to lay a more solid foundation for our cooperation."

The factory manager nodded quickly and led them into the factory.

Upon entering the factory gate, the first thing that catches the eye is the spacious and bright factory building. Under the high ceiling, production lines are arranged in an orderly manner, with the roar of machines rising and falling. Workers wearing uniform work clothes are busy at their respective posts.

Tang Xiaoru walked and looked around, her gaze sharp and meticulous.

They first arrived at the raw material warehouse, where various raw materials needed for the production of sanitary napkins were piled up, such as the soft cotton surface, absorbent core, and bottom film.

Tang Xiaoru stopped and carefully examined the packaging and labeling of the raw materials, occasionally asking the factory manager about the source of the raw materials and the quality control situation.

The factory manager patiently explained, "Our raw materials are all rigorously selected, and our suppliers are long-term partners, so the quality is absolutely guaranteed. Moreover, we conduct random inspections on every batch of raw materials to ensure they meet national standards and our production requirements."

Tang Xiaoru nodded in satisfaction, then continued, "So, can we go to the workshop next? I want to see how the production line is operating with my own eyes."

The factory manager readily agreed and led them to the main production workshop.

Upon entering the workshop, a faint, fresh scent wafts through the air. It's the unique smell of the raw materials, mixed with the oily smell of the machines, but it's not unpleasant.

The workshop was brightly lit, illuminating every corner, and the machines were running at high speed, emitting a rhythmic roar.

The workers on the production line each have their own responsibilities: some are responsible for feeding raw materials onto the machines, some are responsible for monitoring the operation of the machines, and others are responsible for packaging the finished sanitary napkins.

Tang Xiaoru walked to a machine, stopped, and carefully observed its operation.

She saw that the raw materials went through a series of complex processes, such as cutting, folding, embossing, and pasting, and finally became pieces of clean, soft sanitary napkins.

She reached out and touched a piece of the finished product, feeling the texture in her hand, and then turned to the factory manager and said, "The texture is not bad, but I think the embossing process can be refined to make the product look more beautiful."

The factory manager listened attentively, nodding occasionally in agreement. He said, "Tang's suggestion is excellent. We have been working hard to improve the quality and appearance of our products. In fact, we are also considering introducing more advanced equipment to improve production efficiency and product quality, but this requires a certain amount of time and financial investment."

Tang Xiaoru nodded understandingly and said, "Factory manager, I understand your difficulties. However, I believe that as long as we work together, we will definitely be able to overcome these difficulties. After all, the quality and appearance of the product are directly related to consumers' willingness to buy and their satisfaction."

Then, they continued walking and arrived at the quality inspection area.

Various testing equipment and instruments are set up here, and quality inspectors are conducting rigorous tests on the produced sanitary napkins.

Tang Xiaoru walked over, watched the quality inspection process for a while, and then asked the factory manager, "What are your quality inspection standards? Have you ever encountered any substandard products?"

The factory manager replied, "Our quality control standards are very strict, covering multiple aspects such as absorbency, breathability, and leak-proofness. If a product does not meet the standards, we will immediately rework or scrap it. So far, we have not encountered a large number of substandard products; occasionally, there may be a few substandard cases, but we handle them promptly."

After listening, Tang Xiaoru gained a more comprehensive understanding of the factory's quality control system.

She said with satisfaction, "Factory manager, you've done a great job. I believe that as long as our cooperation proceeds smoothly, our products will definitely be welcomed by the market."

After staying at the factory for more than an hour, Tang Xiaoru and Chen Qingrong prepared to leave.

Before leaving, Tang Xiaoru said to the factory manager, "Factory manager, thank you very much for your warm reception and detailed introduction. I am very satisfied with this visit and look forward to our cooperation. I hope we can work together to create a better future."

Although they were just polite words, Tang Xiaoru spoke quite sincerely.

The factory manager responded with a smile, "Tang Yong, you're too kind. It's an honor for our factory to cooperate with you. I believe that with your support and help, our factory will definitely develop even better."

After saying goodbye, they shook hands and then Chen Qingrong and Tang Xiaoru drove away from the factory.

Throughout the journey, Tang Xiaoru pondered how to further optimize the production line and improve product quality, her heart filled with anticipation and hope for the future.

Chen Qingrong could tell that Tang Xiaoru was a little tired, so he said, "Let's go home. You've been running around all day, you must be exhausted. Go home and rest, and then spend some time with the baby."

“Now is the time when babies are recognizing people. If you don’t spend more time with them and instead let their parents take care of them, they may not recognize you as their mother later on.”

Tang Xiaowu rolled her eyes at him. "Exaggeration. I'm their mother. How could they not recognize me?"

Although Tang Xiaoru verbally complained that Chen Qingrong's words were exaggerated, she knew in her heart that there was some truth to what Chen Qingrong said.

After all, babies of this age are indeed at the stage of recognizing people, just like Bingbing's Zhongqiu, who gets closer to whoever spends more time with them.

The same goes for Chen Ning and Chen Xi's baby.

Therefore, Tang Xiaoru also felt that what Chen Qingrong said made some sense.

You go through all that hardship to bring two babies into the world, and then what if they don't become very affectionate with you later on? How heartbreaking that would be!

Two days later, sunlight streamed lazily through the gaps in the curtains into Chen Qingrong's living room.

Yang Bingbing, carrying an exquisite handbag containing the newly completed advertisement, stepped across the threshold with great excitement.

As soon as she entered the door, she couldn't wait to shout, "Xiaoru, brother-in-law, come and see! Our advertisement is finished!"

Chen Qingrong and Tang Xiaoru came over upon hearing the commotion, their faces beaming with anticipation. The three of them sat around on the sofa, and Yang Bingbing took out her laptop from her handbag, tapped it lightly, and the advertisement video began to play slowly on the screen.

In the picture, Yang Bingbing, dressed in simple yet stylish clothing, stands in front of a pure white background, holding a beautifully packaged sanitary napkin in her hand, with a bright and confident smile.

She used her own experience as a starting point to talk about the various considerations women have when choosing sanitary napkins, as well as the unique features of this particular sanitary napkin—comfort, safety, and thoughtfulness.

As she eloquently described the product, close-up details and before-and-after comparisons were displayed on the screen, allowing viewers to immediately appreciate its appeal.

After the advertisement ended, a deliberate silence fell over the living room.

Then, Chen Qingrong spoke first, her eyes shining with admiration: "Sister Bingbing, you took such great photos, you really showcased the features of the product, and your expressiveness is so strong, it makes people want to buy it after seeing it."

Tang Xiaoru nodded repeatedly, a satisfied smile on her face: "Yes, the effect is really good. I think this advertisement is very touching, especially your last line, 'Care for yourself, starting with your choices,' it really resonates with people."

Hearing their praise, Yang Bingbing felt as sweet as if she had eaten honey, but she pretended to be modest and said, "Ahem, it's just so-so. I haven't shown my full strength yet. Okay, since everyone thinks it's good, I'll start contacting the people in the studio to promote it. Xiaoru, you get ready too, let's work together."

As she spoke, Yang Bingbing picked up her phone and began dialing the number of the person in charge of the studio.

After the call connected, she succinctly conveyed the good news that the advertisement had been completed and instructed the person in charge to immediately launch the promotion plan.

After hanging up the phone, Tang Xiaoru said to her, "Bingbing, why don't you post another Weibo? Your fans are so united, it will definitely boost sales."

Upon hearing this, Yang Bingbing immediately took out her phone and opened the Weibo app.

She thought for a moment, her fingertips dancing lightly across the screen, and quickly edited a Weibo post: "Dear fans, hello everyone! Recently, I collaborated with @陈唐关设计有限公司's official Weibo account on a super effective sanitary napkin. The final advertisement just came out, and the effect is amazing! This sanitary napkin is truly a blessing for us women, comfortable and safe. Everyone must try it! Pre-orders are now open, but quantities are limited, first come, first served!"

After editing the Weibo post, Yang Bingbing checked it carefully again. Once she confirmed that everything was correct, she clicked the publish button.

The Weibo post immediately sparked a strong response from fans.

In the comments section, fans left messages of support, with some saying they couldn't wait to buy it.

Meanwhile, Tang Xiaoru was not idle either.

She opened the company's Weibo account, preparing to post another promotional message.

I'll also take advantage of this opportunity to gain some traffic.

After all, a big star personally tagged their company's official Weibo account, which is bound to help their company gain a wave of followers.

After thinking for a moment, she decided to use a more friendly and down-to-earth tone to write this Weibo post: "Hello everyone, did you know? Our company has recently done something big! We've collaborated with @YangBingbingAiBingbing on a super effective sanitary napkin. The commercial is all filmed and will be released soon! This sanitary napkin is truly the best I've ever used, it's incredibly comfortable~ Pre-orders are now open, so hurry and grab yours! Remember to take care of yourself, starting with your choices!"

After posting the Weibo message, Yang Bingbing and Tang Xiaoru exchanged a smile, their eyes sparkling with anticipation. They knew that with their influence and fan base, this post would definitely cause quite a stir.

As expected, shortly after the Weibo post was published, the pre-order channel saw a surge in orders.

Tang Xiaoru and her colleagues learned from the after-sales department managed by Xiaoyuan that orders were pouring in, keeping the back-end operations team extremely busy.

As they processed orders, they excitedly discussed the remarkable sales success.

Looking at the constantly updating order data, Yang Bingbing jumped up excitedly: "Xiaoru, look! We're definitely going to make more money this time than with the trendy brand! The trendy brand stores are saturated and have stagnated, but the sanitary napkin business can fill that gap!"

Tang Xiaoru smiled broadly, but she remained humble and true to her original aspiration: "Making money is one thing, but the main thing is to provide better sanitary napkins for women like us and care for everyone's health. I think that's the most meaningful thing."

Upon hearing this, Yang Bingbing immediately made a face: "I'm not as noble as you. I'm just doing this to make money. But then again, it feels pretty good to be able to make money and do good deeds at the same time."

The two looked at each other and smiled, their hearts filled with anticipation and longing for the future.

Another day passed quickly amidst busyness and anticipation, and Chen Qingrong and Tang Xiaoru's home received new news.

Manager Wu from the Young Eagle Project called, his voice full of joy: "President Chen, President Tang, I've already contacted the schools in the Dabie Mountains. They warmly welcome us to visit them in person, and we can come anytime."

Chen Qingrong and Tang Xiaoru were very excited after hearing the news. They quickly discussed it and decided to take action immediately.

Chen Qingrong picked up his phone, booked two tickets to Dabie Mountain, and then turned to Tang Xiaoru and said, "Xiaoru, we need to pack our bags quickly, we're leaving this afternoon."

Tang Xiaoru nodded, feeling both excited and somewhat reluctant.

She walked to the baby's crib, gently kissed the baby's sleeping face, her eyes full of tenderness: "Baby, Mommy and Daddy are going away for a few days. You have to be a good boy and listen to Grandpa, Grandma, and Grandpa and Grandma on your mother's side."

Then they went to the living room and said to their parents, who were watching TV, "Dad, Mom, we're going to Dabie Mountain to check out schools. We might not be back for a few days. Please take care of the baby."

Upon hearing this, Mom and Dad were a little worried, but they knew it had always been their wish, so they smiled and nodded: "Don't worry, we will take good care of the baby. You should also be careful and come back soon."

Chen Qingrong and Tang Xiaoru glanced gratefully at their parents, then hurriedly returned to their room to pack their luggage. In the afternoon, carrying their bags, they embarked on their journey to the Dabie Mountains with great anticipation.

Although it was her first time visiting the Dabie Mountains, Tang Xiaoru wasn't worried, since her beloved husband was by her side.

After boarding the plane, Tang Xiaoru sat in a window seat.

Chen Qingrong didn't sit down immediately, but instead put her suitcase away.

"How many days are you planning to stay this time, honey?"

(End of this chapter)