A whirlwind marriage with a high-ranking official: Lights out, don't force me to take the initi

Xie Linfeng did not reply directly.

He kept his head down, his thumb rubbing under the table.

Ye Wenxi realized it.

He wasn't measuring the gap between garment factories and other mainland factories.

The scale in his heart had this place on one side and the port city on the other.

This was the first time Ye Wenxi had encountered such a situation since the establishment of Wenxi Garment Company.

She knew in her heart that for a long time to come, talents like Xie Linfeng would be hard to come by.

Moreover, the current situation is a two-way choice; she is certain she can use him, but he is still hesitant.

Ye Wenxi leaned forward slightly and said, "Thank you, Comrade."

Xie Linfeng raised his head.

"There must be a world of difference between where we are and the port city, right?"

Xie Linfeng smiled faintly, which was taken as tacit agreement.

But he was somewhat surprised that Ye Wenxi could assess such a matter so frankly.

In mainland China today, not to mention daily work and life, even information channels are scarce.

After returning, he visited several newsstands in Harbin, hoping to find a fashion magazine to learn about the current situation in mainland China, but he found nothing.

You can't even find a real fashion magazine.

It wasn't just clothing. In every other area, the people's spiritual and material lives were extremely impoverished and deprived.

This was somewhat unimaginable to him. In his childhood memories, this black soil didn't seem to be like this.

He couldn't help but think of those legendary ten years. After those ten years, the mainland had actually regressed so much.

So when Xie Linfeng returned, he was somewhat dazed, somewhat at a loss, and even felt some regret that he himself dared not admit.

Ye Wenxi saw through his struggle.

"Indeed," she said, "we are lagging behind in many ways. Our food, clothing, and daily necessities, our cultural and entertainment life, are impoverished and monotonous."

Xie Linfeng looked at her but didn't reply.

"But the country has already begun its transformation. Policies in all aspects are being relaxed, supporting the private economy to move upward." Ye Wenxi's voice was steady. "I value your expertise and experience; I cherish talent. Therefore, I sincerely hope you can join us."

Ye Wenxi looked directly into Xie Linfeng's eyes: "Perhaps in your eyes, there is a great distance between us, and we need to work hard to catch up."

She paused for a moment.

"But Comrade Xie, don't underestimate our drive and speed of progress."

"We were established at the end of last year and officially opened at the beginning of this year. So far, it's been less than half a year." Ye Wenxi stretched out his hand and counted on his fingers, "I secured a special loan of 150,000 yuan from the bank, made it a model of military-civilian cooperation in the military region, completed the first round of personnel expansion, and are now pushing forward with site renovation and site selection for a physical store in Harbin."

"Comrade Xie, from your objective perspective, what do you think of this speed?"

Xie Linfeng pondered for a moment. This was his honest judgment: "Extremely remarkable."

He didn't mince words. In the context of the mainland where policies were just beginning, people's consumption concepts were conservative, and various forms of support were almost nonexistent, achieving this level of success in six months was equivalent to carving out a path against the current.

In a port city, with its favorable environment and various convenient conditions, achieving such results is already remarkable. Even more so here.

"So what do you think we relied on to achieve this level?" Ye Wenxi asked.

Xie Linfeng thought for a moment: "Your professional skills and management abilities."

Ye Wenxi smiled.

"No." Ye Wenxi shook her head, placing her hands crossed on the table. "I have a different opinion from yours."

She stared into Xie Linfeng's eyes: "It's about being decisive, resolute, and quick to act."

"Grab any glimmer of hope you see; rush into any crack you see, tear it open, and widen it!"

"If you see a possibility, you bring it to fruition and monetize it. That's what I relied on when I founded the clothing company."

Xie Linfeng didn't interrupt her. He slowly closed his fingers on his knee and then opened them again.

He listened intently, his brows furrowed slightly, as if he were disassembling something complex.

"Do you really think that the design and management skills you see are something I could achieve alone in this environment?"

"No. In this land where there is almost nothing, an individual's ability is at best a spark."

"What truly ignites passion is people's courage to break through in dire circumstances, their yearning for a better future, and their relentless determination to defy fate."

"I am but a wildfire."

Ye Wenxi stood up, walked to the kettle, and poured a glass of water for each of them.

She picked up the water glass and placed it in front of Xie Linfeng.

"Comrade Xie, I suggest you put aside those details for now. With your perspective and vision, think carefully... what is your current position?"

Xie Linfeng raised his head and looked at Ye Wenxi.

"This is the crest of the biggest wave right now. With reform and opening up, policies are loosening, and the private economy is just beginning to emerge. This is an opportunity that is rare even in a century."

"If you fall as a spark in this haystack, you will become the brightest spot in the entire wildfire."

He saw something in this young woman.

That's the absolute confidence and fierce determination you can only see in the elites who have been immersed in the business world for many years in the port city.

That was an almost domineering certainty built upon clear judgment.

Xie Linfeng raised his head, looked at Ye Wenxi, and the corners of his mouth slowly turned up.

"Comrade Ye, you are indeed the most unique boss I have ever met. I mean, including in Hong Kong."

"Can."

"I am willing to join Wenxi Garment Company."

Ye Wenxi nodded, not showing much surprise, as if she had expected this result.

She opened the drawer, took out a piece of paper, and pushed it in front of Xie Linfeng.

"Leave your contact address. Since you have extensive experience in the port city, the military region needs to conduct some additional screening procedures."

"I'll give you a list later; you might need to go to some places and prepare some materials."

Xie Linfeng took the pen, lowered his head, and wrote: "Understood."

"Once all the materials are ready and the background check is complete, we'll officially sign the employment contract." Ye Wenxi took the paper back, glanced at it, and said, "The salary is 130 yuan, including room and board, as I mentioned before. Any other questions?"

"Not at the moment."

"Alright, I'll see you out."

Ye Wenxi got up and led Xie Linfeng back the way they came.

As we passed the training ground, the soldiers were finishing their morning exercises, their slogans ringing out loudly.

Xie Linfeng glanced to the side, but didn't stop walking.

Upon arriving at the military region's main gate, Ye Wenxi extended his hand: "Comrade Xie, it's a pleasure to cooperate with you."

Xie Linfeng shook hands, his palm dry, his grip neither too light nor too heavy: "It's a pleasure to cooperate with you, Comrade Ye."

Ye Wenxi rode his bicycle toward the garment factory.

I ran into Zhang Yunxia at the door, who was coming back from the mutual aid society, carrying a folder.

"Hey! How did the interview go?" Zhang Yunxia asked, leaning closer.

"Approved, they're here. Now they'll do a background check, and if there are no problems, you can start working." Ye Wenxi parked her bicycle. "By the way, have you found out about the mutual aid society's budget?"

"Hmm, you've already asked. Let's calculate it together later. By the way, does Comrade Xie... have a girlfriend?" Zhang Yunxia asked with a gossipy look on her face.

Ye Wenxi was taken aback, then laughed and cried at the same time: "Sister Yunxia, ​​the person hasn't even arrived yet, and you're already making arrangements for this?"

"Hahaha!" Zhang Yunxia slapped her thigh. "We're like a green oasis in a sea of ​​flowers! It's rare to find a guy like this, and he's quite handsome! Shouldn't I ask him about him?"

"You..." Ye Wenxi shook his head with a smile, put his arm around her shoulder, and said, "Let's go, let's calculate the budget first."

"Alright, alright, tell me about that Xiao Xie thing after you're done calculating!"