Wang Mian was in a dilemma. He had barely slept for the past few days, trying to balance production volume with quality assurance. He had already squeezed all his time into making up for the shortfall.

The newly recruited people are strong, but they need time to get used to the machines. If they are rushed, there is a risk of accidents.

"Please compile a list of all the materials you have and report it to me. We'll use as much as we can right now," Xu Tian said.

Wang Mian nodded repeatedly and quickly did as he was told.

Xu Tian remained worried. Wang Mian needed time, and time was the most important thing right now. So he planned to have Wang Mian continue to increase production capacity, while he would need to find another manufacturer, just in case.

Thinking of this, Xu Tian called Chu Lan and asked her to meet him.

Xu Tian felt extremely embarrassed that he hadn't contacted Chu Lan for several days and was only now remembering to call and ask for help.

"Um... I'm in the capital right now, are you worried?" Chu Lan asked hesitantly.

Xu Tian was taken aback. "Why did you come back to Beijing? Is there some problem at headquarters?"

Chu Lan glanced awkwardly at the elegant middle-aged woman opposite him before speaking.

"I can't talk right now, I'll call you back later."

The call ended with a beep.

Xu Tian felt baffled. He couldn't count on Chu Lan now, so he had to think of another way.

After hanging up the phone, Chu Lan looked at the other end of the line with trepidation.

She received a call from headquarters last night, booked a flight overnight, and was picked up here as soon as she landed.

That is, the residence of Xu Tian's parents.

At this moment, Xu's mother sat opposite her with an air of elegance and nobility. Even though she didn't say a word, Chu Lan, being a woman herself, could sense the oppressive force emanating from her, as if she harbored some dissatisfaction.

"Mr. Xu, is there something urgent that you called me here in such a hurry?"

Chu Lan looked at her. She was clearly middle-aged, but her demeanor and appearance were still so youthful. Even the wrinkles on her face had not appeared because of proper care.

Time is a cruel mistress, but it seems to have no effect on Xu's mother.

"Xu Tian has already contacted you?"

Chu Lan nodded. "Yes, and he..."

"Young Master is even more outstanding than I imagined, and he works extremely hard."

Mother Xu smiled, her eyes full of pride.

"Of course, my child can't be wrong."

Then, Mrs. Xu added, "I didn't call you here on official business; I have something private I'd like to ask you..."

Chu Lan's eyes flashed. "Please speak."

Mrs. Xu smiled and said, "You don't need to be nervous. I'm very satisfied with your work."

Chu Lan had no choice but to force a smile to appease her.

"I hope Zhang Qian hasn't bothered my son anymore."

Xu's mother asked the question she had always wanted to ask. She was afraid that Xu Tian would be soft-hearted and repeat the same mistakes. If she really wanted to talk about a woman who was a good match for Xu Tian, ​​she thought the one in front of her was quite good.

However, back when they were children, the Xu family and the Su family had a verbal betrothal. Unfortunately, time has passed, and Su Zhen disappeared overnight with his daughter Su Nuannuan. No one knows where they are now.

She adored Nuannuan, it's such a pity...

"She doesn't seem to know the young master's true identity yet, but if she did, she'd probably be a real handful."

Xu's mother's eyes were unreadable. "Difficult to deal with?"

Chu Lan quickly added, "But with me here, there's absolutely no way she can get close to the young master again."

Mrs. Xu looked at her with satisfaction. "You've been with the Xu Group for many years. A few years ago, you were inexplicably transferred to that small place, Jiangcheng. Do you have any complaints?"

Chu Lan shook her head, "It is because of your guidance that I have become who I am today. I believe that whatever decision you make is correct."

Xu's mother's smile widened. "How old are you now?"

"what?"

Chu Lan looked at Xu's mother with a puzzled expression.

Xu's mother added, "Don't act like you're reporting a work report. Relax and just have a chat with me."

Chu Lan then said, "I'll be thirty next month after my birthday."

“My son is 27 years old this year. Great! It’s like marrying a woman three years older than you is like finding a gold brick. That’s wonderful,” Xu’s mother exclaimed.

Chu Lan was stunned, not immediately understanding what it meant.

"It's your birthday next month, why don't we have a big celebration in Jiangcheng? I'll pay for everything."

Chu Lan looked at her, flattered. "This... how could I let you spend money on my birthday, President Xu? Besides, I don't really celebrate my birthday much."

Mrs. Xu deliberately frowned, "Still calling me President Xu? From now on, call me Auntie in private."

Chu Lan quickly changed her address and called her "Auntie" apologetically.

Then Xu's mother smiled again and said, "We women should live a refined life, otherwise who will we spend all the money we earn? It's just a birthday, don't refuse."

Chu Lan had no choice but to bite the bullet and agree.

Immediately afterwards, Xu's mother talked to Chu Lan about Xu Tian's situation, and her words seemed to be trying to match her with Xu Tian. Although Chu Lan was very excited, Xu Tian's family background was too superior, and she still felt that she was not good enough for him.

However, since Xu's mother agreed to their relationship, Chu Lan's concerns were largely relieved. Moreover, Xu's mother was very different from what she had imagined. She did not have the domineering attitude of a wealthy socialite, nor did she force Xu Tian into a business marriage at the expense of his happiness, as is the case with other wealthy families.

However, Xu's mother made another request, which surprised Chu Lan. What if Xu Tian disagreed and got angry with her because of it?

“I know my son. He’ll only be stubborn for a couple of days at most. You can go ahead and do it without worry,” Mrs. Xu said with a smile.

Chu Lan nodded. What Xu's mother wanted her to do was also what she herself had always wanted to do!

Jiangcheng Development Zone.

Wang Mian followed Xu Tian as they unloaded the building materials truckload by truck onto the construction site, and Xu Tian immediately settled the payment.

"Mr. Xu, you..."

Wang Mian was not happy to see the money in his account; instead, he became worried, fearing it was a one-off deal.

Xu Tian comforted him, "Don't worry, I value your character more. Just increase the factory's production capacity as soon as possible. Once you do, I will give you priority in cooperating with us."

Upon hearing this, Wang Mian smiled broadly, but his immediate priority was to increase production capacity, so he didn't linger and hurriedly left.

"Brother, you only managed to bring these things in three days. Are you sure this won't delay our construction schedule?"

Zhao Jing complained.

Xu Tian frowned. When did she start calling him "brother" all the time?

It seems that it all started when the two of them started drinking and living together. Although they didn't actually do anything, he always felt that Zhao Jing had him completely under her thumb.

"Could you please stop calling me that?"

Zhao Jing laughed and said, "I'll call you, brother, brother, brother..."

Xu Tian's face darkened. "You keep calling me 'brother, brother,' people will think you're laying an egg!"

Zhao Jing rolled her eyes at him, "You're so annoying!"

"How can you be so unromantic? You're the one who lays eggs, your whole family lays eggs!"

Seeing Zhao Jing's exasperated expression, Xu Tian couldn't help but laugh.

Zhao Jing then said seriously, "So, what are you planning to do? You've contracted such a huge project to us, and we can't even get the materials. If word gets out, we'll be laughed at to death!"

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