First spoiled, then love

Chapter 605 Sanitary Napkin Sales

The next morning, sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains, gently falling on Old Chen and Wang Xiue's bedside.

Old Chen woke up early and got out of bed quietly, afraid of waking Wang Xiue who was still sleeping.

He carefully prepared breakfast and gently woke her up: "Xiu'e, get up, we have something important to do today."

Wang Xiue rubbed her sleepy eyes, but upon hearing the words "big thing," she instantly became more awake: "What big thing?"

"Of course I'm going to buy you a ring. Didn't we agree on that yesterday?" Old Chen said with a smile, his eyes sparkling with anticipation.

Upon hearing this, Wang Xiue felt both touched and a little apprehensive: "Are you really going to buy it? I'm already this old, why would I wear a ring?"

"Why can't I buy it?" Old Chen said, pretending to be serious. "You're my lawfully wedded wife, what's wrong with wearing a ring? Come on, let's go right now."

After they finished speaking, the two ate a simple breakfast and then went out hand in hand.

Throughout the journey, Old Chen held Wang Xiue's hand tightly, as if afraid she would suddenly disappear.

Wang Xiue was also very nervous. She never expected that even though her son was married and had become a father, she would one day come with her husband to buy a gold ring.

Upon arriving at the jewelry store, Wang Xiue was dazzled by the dazzling array of rings.

Looking at the glittering gold rings, she felt both fondness and unease: "These rings are too expensive, let's go."

Old Chen, however, wouldn't let her have a chance to argue. He pulled her to the counter and said, "Expensive? We're here to buy rings today. Here, what do you think of this one?"

Seeing this, the sales assistant greeted them with a smile: "You two are so loving! You both have such elegant demeanor, you must be here to choose wedding rings, right?"

Old Chen chuckled憨厚ly: "That's right. When we got married, we didn't have much money and couldn't afford to buy her a decent ring. Now that things are better, I want to make it up to her."

Upon hearing this, the sales clerk's smile became even more genuine: "You're so thoughtful. Here, ma'am, what do you think of this gold ring? It's simple and elegant, and it suits you perfectly."

Wang Xiue looked at the ring and really liked it, but when she saw the price tag, she hesitated: "This is too expensive, let's choose another one."

She whispered to Old Chen, trying to change his mind. But Old Chen firmly shook his head: "It's not expensive, not expensive at all. You've worked so hard with me for so many years, this ring is my compensation and thanks to you."

He then turned to the shop assistant and said, "This is the one. Please wrap it up for us."

Wang Xiue wanted to say something, but was stopped by Old Chen's gaze.

She knew that Old Chen genuinely wanted to buy her the ring, and refusing again would seem a bit pretentious.

So she nodded silently, her eyes glistening with tears of happiness.

Seeing this, the shop assistant quickly wrapped the rings for them and handed them a beautiful greeting card: "You two are truly a model couple. We hope this ring will witness your even brighter future."

Old Chen took the ring and greeting card and carefully put them into his pocket.

Then, he took Wang Xiue's hand and walked out of the jewelry store.

Walking home, Wang Xiue felt a mix of emotions.

She was touched by Lao Chen's deep affection, but also felt bad that he had spent so much money on her.

She leaned gently on Old Chen's shoulder and whispered, "Old Chen, you're so good to me. Marrying you is the greatest blessing of my life."

Old Chen felt a warm glow in his heart upon hearing this. He held Wang Xiu'e's hand tightly and said affectionately, "Xiu'e, you are the most precious person in my heart. As long as you are happy, it's worth spending any amount of money."

The two smiled at each other and continued on their way home.

And that gold ring, like a testament to their love, shines with a warm and steadfast light.

Wang Xiue and Old Chen arrived at Chen Qingrong's home with joy, carrying small toys and snacks they had bought for their grandchildren.

As soon as she entered, Lin Yue came out of the kitchen and immediately noticed the glittering gold ring on Wang Xiue's hand.

She smiled and stepped forward, taking Wang Xiue's hand to examine it carefully: "Sister Xiue, this ring really suits you! Brother Chen has a good eye, our Lao Tang can't compare to him in this regard."

Wang Xiue smiled a little embarrassedly after Lin Yue said that: "No way, my hands are covered in calluses from doing farm work all the time, so wearing a ring doesn't look good."

Lin Yue shook her head and said seriously, "Sister Xiu'e, don't say that. Look how elegant this ring looks on your hand! Besides, this ring represents Brother Chen's feelings for you, it has nothing to do with how pretty your hand is."

Wang Xiue felt a warm glow in her heart after hearing Lin Yue's words.

She looked up at Old Chen, her eyes sparkling with gratitude.

Old Chen smiled sheepishly, as if to say, "This is what I should do."

At this moment, Tang Xiaoru also came over and joined their conversation.

Looking at the ring on Wang Xiue's hand, she smiled and said, "Mom, this ring really suits you. Don't be modest, look how much more energetic you look wearing this ring."

Wang Xiue felt even more embarrassed after being praised by her daughter-in-law and mother-in-law.

She changed the subject and asked, "Where's Qingrong? I haven't seen him."

Tang Xiaoru explained, "He went to the company early this morning. There's something important to do at the company today. I originally wanted to go too, but I thought I'd let him go and do his thing. I'll just stay home and spend time with the kids."

Hearing this, Wang Xiue said with some heartache, "Xiaoru, why don't you stop working so hard outside? It would be so much better to stay home, take care of the children, and enjoy life. Qingrong is capable; he can handle the company's affairs well, so don't worry about him."

Tang Xiaoru smiled and nodded: "Mom, I know. Actually, I don't want to be so tired either, but sometimes I just can't let go. But with you here, with Lin Yue here, and with Qingrong here, I feel really happy."

Wang Xiue was even more moved after hearing Tang Xiaoru's words.

She knew that although the family wasn't wealthy, everyone was working hard and making sacrifices for it.

She held Tang Xiaoru's hand and said affectionately, "Child, your father and I are very happy to have you all here. Our family is meant to live together in harmony and happiness."

Old Chen was playing with his granddaughter on the side, and the house was filled with laughter.

Lin Yue and Tang Xiaoru looked at this scene and smiled at each other.

They knew that although this home was ordinary, it was full of love and warmth.

After a while, Tang Xiaoru suggested, "Mom, let's have dumplings for lunch today. I'll go prepare the filling, and you can help me wrap the dumplings, okay?" Wang Xiue and Lin Yue both agreed.

So the three of them went into the kitchen and got to work.

Wang Xiue was in charge of rolling out the dumpling wrappers, Lin Yue was in charge of wrapping the dumplings, and Tang Xiaoru was preparing the filling. They chatted as they worked, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

In no time, the dumplings were wrapped.

Tang Xiaoru put the dumplings into the pot to cook, and the aroma quickly filled the whole house.

Finally, the dumplings were cooked.

Tang Xiaoru scooped the dumplings out, put them in a bowl, and brought them to the table.

The family sat together, eating steaming dumplings and chatting about everyday things.

Looking at the scene of their children and grandchildren gathered together in harmony, Wang Xiue and Lao Chen were filled with satisfaction and happiness.

In the afternoon, sunlight shone through the sparse clouds onto the busy streets.

Tang Xiaoru wore a simple white T-shirt and jeans, looking both capable and energetic.

She drove to the coffee shop where she had arranged to meet her best friend Yang Bingbing, her heart filled with anticipation and trepidation about the upcoming launch of the sanitary napkin product.

As soon as Tang Xiaoru entered the coffee shop, she saw Yang Bingbing sitting by the window, smiling and waving at her.

Tang Xiaoru walked over quickly, sat down, and said impatiently, "Bingbing, I have something urgent to tell you. How are your preparations for the launch of our sanitary napkins going?"

Yang Bingbing took a sip of coffee, her expression calm: "Don't worry, Xiaoru, I've been waiting for you. I've already called Ni Shengnan and Xiaoyuan, they should be here soon."

Just then, Ni Shengnan and Xiao Yuan pushed open the door and entered, both of them beaming with excitement.

As soon as Xiaoyuan entered the door, she exclaimed, "Sister Xiaoru, Sister Bingbing, did you know? Our pre-orders have exploded! The first batch of goods is ready to be shipped!"

Upon hearing this, Tang Xiaoru frowned slightly, feeling both happy and a little nervous: "Really? That's great! But, has the quality inspection been confirmed to be passed? We're promoting ourselves as 'women understand women best.' If there are problems with the first batch, who will trust us in the future?"

Xiao Yuan quickly reassured her, "Don't worry, Sister Xiao Ru, the quality inspection is definitely up to standard. Sheng Nan and I have both used it privately, and the effect is really good. You can rest assured."

Ni Shengnan nodded in agreement: "That's right. After using our sanitary napkins, I can't get used to other sanitary napkins anymore. The quality and comfort are absolutely a breath of fresh air in the market."

Seeing this, Yang Bingbing smiled and interjected, "Xiaoru, you're just too much of a perfectionist. Nothing in this world is perfect. As long as we do our best, we'll have a clear conscience. Besides, no matter how well we do, there will still be people who criticize us, since there are too many vested interests involved. But don't worry, our company's public relations team is very professional. If any problems arise, they can resolve them quickly."

Hearing their words, Tang Xiaoru felt a little relieved, but a trace of worry still lingered between her brows: "I know you're all trying to comfort me, but I'm just worried... After all, this is the first time we've done something so big, what if..."

“There’s no such thing as ‘what if’!” Yang Bingbing interrupted her, her tone firm. “Xiaoru, you have to believe in us, and more importantly, believe in yourself. How could the four of us, plus the efforts of the entire team behind us, fail so easily? Besides, our product is indeed strong and has a market. What are we afraid of?”

Xiaoyuan chimed in, "Yes, yes, Sister Xiaoru, you're our pillar of strength. If you're so worried, what are we supposed to do? You have to believe that our sanitary napkins will definitely be loved by all women!"

Ni Shengnan gently patted Tang Xiaoru's hand: "Sister Xiaoru, don't put too much pressure on yourself. We've already come this far, so let's bravely take the next step. No matter the outcome, we'll face it together."

Encouraged by her three friends, Tang Xiaoru finally took a deep breath, her eyes gradually hardening: "Okay! Let's release it then! No matter what difficulties we encounter in the future, we will overcome them together!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Bingbing smiled with satisfaction: "That's right, Xiaoru. This is exactly the kind of courage and determination we need. Come on, let's toast to the great success of our sanitary napkins and to the enduring friendship!"

The four people raised their coffee cups and gently clinked them together, producing a crisp sound.

At that moment, they seemed to see a piece of the future market that belonged to them, and they also felt the deep friendship between them and their determination to work together.

Next, they began to discuss the specifics of the launch in detail, leaving no detail overlooked, from promotional strategies to logistics arrangements.

Tang Xiaoru personally participated in the discussion of every step to ensure that nothing went wrong.

Time passed by unnoticed, and as the afterglow of the setting sun shone through the coffee shop window onto them, Tang Xiaoru finally nodded in satisfaction: "Alright, that's all for today. Everyone, go back and double-check each step to ensure a smooth launch tomorrow."

The three nodded in agreement and then left.

Tang Xiaoru stood at the entrance of the coffee shop, watching their departing figures, her heart filled with emotion and anticipation.

Tang Xiaoru suddenly thought of Chen Qingrong, so she called him.

"Hey honey, are you busy right now?"

Chen Qingrong said, "I just finished a meeting and I'm exhausted. There's a problem with the project that Zhu Lan is working on with our company, and it's very annoying."

Tang Xiaoru quickly asked what the problem was.

Chen Qingrong said helplessly, "It's just a problem with the materials, but it's not serious. I've kept the losses within an acceptable range, so you don't need to worry too much. You should take good care of your sanitary napkin project, and I'll take good care of our base. If we work together as a couple, there won't be any problems."

Tang Xiaoru said, "I absolutely trust you, but if there's anything you can't handle, you have to tell me, and I'll help you come up with a solution."

Chen Qingrong laughed and said, "Don't worry, I'm not the kind of person who's stubborn. By the way, I don't have anything to do this afternoon, so I'm planning to leave the company early. Are you home? I'll go straight back to you."

Tang Xiaoru first gave an address, and then continued, "Why don't you drive here to pick me up? Let's go out and have some fun. I don't really want to go home yet."

"Okay, ok."

Not long after hanging up the phone, Chen Qingrong arrived at the coffee shop.

Upon seeing Chen Qingrong's car, Tang Xiaoru immediately ran over and, without saying a word, opened the passenger door and got in.

"It's so hot, honey, you came to pick me up. Thank you for your hard work."

Tang Xiaoru moved closer to Chen Qingrong and kissed him on the cheek.

Chen Qingrong chuckled, "It's alright, it's alright. There's air conditioning in the car, so it's not too tiring. But what brings you here? Did you come here to have coffee by yourself?"

Tang Xiaoru then told Chen Qingrong about the things the four sisters had discussed earlier.

"I see. Okay, so where do you want to go next?"

(End of this chapter)