Reborn in the 80s: The Smart Wife with a Secret Space

Chapter 1128: Chapter 1128: Never Settle for Less

Time passes swiftly, and the recruited beauty technicians have all completed their training after a month.

Xinyan looked at Ling Tianze who walked in: "How did the people I asked you to find turn out?"

Ling Tianze reached out and poured himself a cup of tea, taking a few gulps: "Today is so unbelievably hot, I’m dying of thirst."

After saying this, he downed two more cups before stopping.

Seeing him like this, Xinyan turned to the newly appointed interim manager of the beauty salon, Liu Jiajia, and said: "Get him a big bowl of iced sour plum soup."

Upon hearing that sour plum soup was available, Ling Tianze said: "Looks like my luck is good; I even get to have iced sour plum soup."

He sat across from Xinyan: "We’ve found someone and reached an agreement; she will come to work after handling her family matters within the next few days."

Xinyan looked at Ling Tianze: "Do you understand the background of this person thoroughly?"

Ling Tianze nodded: "She used to work at a sugar factory. She only had a daughter, which made her in-laws very unsatisfied. At the beginning of the year, someone suddenly came to her place, claiming they were pregnant with her husband’s child. Her mother-in-law wanted that child, so she was even less fond of her.

With such a situation, she could no longer continue living like that, but her father wasn’t in good health and couldn’t handle stress, and her husband didn’t want to let go either,

so the matter dragged on.

Half a month ago, her father passed away, leaving her with no worries, so she firmly brought up divorce to her husband.

Her mother-in-law was eager for them to divorce quickly for the sake of the child outside, hoping to give the child a legitimate name.

She processed the divorce a few days ago, but there are still trivial matters left. With her personality, it won’t be delayed for too long."

Xinyan asked: "Did you know each other before?"

Ling Tianze shook his head: "No, I heard about her from my grandma. After moving out from her in-laws’ place, she rented a house right next to mine."

After finishing his sour plum soup, he continued: "I already talked to her, and whether she can stay depends on her skills."

Xinyan looked up at Ling Tianze: "What did she do at the sugar factory?"

Ling Tianze handed the bowl to Liu Jiajia: "Please help me with another bowl."

Then he turned to Xinyan: "Her name is Jiang Xiaomin, and she worked at the factory’s union before. I made a special trip to the sugar factory, and her work capability is indeed great."

Xinyan promptly asked: "What’s the latest she can come over?"

After saying this, she added: "Our beauty salon is all prepared; we just need her now. I trust your judgment."

Ling Tianze, hearing Xinyan’s words, worried that she might misunderstand him giving Jiang Xiaomin preferential treatment: "She stays if she’s suitable; if not, I’ll find someone else. Don’t settle for less."

He was concerned that Xinyan might feel awkward refusing since she’s a neighbor.

Xinyan naturally understood his meaning and couldn’t help but laugh.

While they were talking, someone in the courtyard said: "Manager Qi, you’re back?"

Then Qi Baocheng’s voice came over: "Yes, is Young Master here?"

The person replied with a smile: "Yes."

After speaking, he pointed in the direction of the office.

Ling Tianze stood up and went to the door: "We’ve been waiting for you."

Qi Baocheng walked over with a smile, greeted Ling Tianze briefly, and entered the office: "Young Master, when are we leaving?"

Xinyan closed the book in her hand: "Have some sour plum soup to cool down; once you’re rested, we’ll head out."

Before she could give instructions, Liu Jiajia had already brought over a bowl of sour plum soup: "Manager Qi, here is some iced sour plum soup for you to try."

Qi Baocheng nodded at Liu Jiajia: "Thank you."

Liu Jiajia replied with a cheerful smile: "You’re welcome."

Xinyan took note of everything, observing that Liu Jiajia was attentive and composed when she and Ling Tianze discussed hiring a store manager, making her feel gratified.

She thought of assigning Liu Jiajia to assist Jiang Xiaomin after she’s settled.

After finishing a large bowl of sour plum soup, Qi Baocheng went to the car to get his water bottle and asked Liu Jiajia to fill it up. Then he said to Xinyan and Ling Tianze: "I’m ready on my end; can we leave now?"

Xinyan was visiting Chongyang Mountain Villa this time to check on her herbal farm.

After getting in the car, Qi Baocheng reported to Xinyan: "According to Young Master’s instructions, we’ve negotiated for that small hill up front, and today we’re signing the contract."

Upon hearing the news, Xinyan said: "Is the leasing price still the same as before?"

Qi Baocheng replied with a smile: "Yes. Initially, the village head was trying to raise the price a bit, but before we even started negotiating, the village head from the neighboring village approached us.

The village head of Chongyang Village was worried we would be poached by the leaders from the neighboring villages, so he immediately decided to give us the small hill."

Xinyan laughed and said: "You’ve got your work cut out for you, find people to fence the area. I plan to raise livestock over there, so the rotten vegetable leaves in the fields can be put to good use."

Ling Tianze looked at Xinyan and laughed: "It’s a great idea, perfect for recycling. No more hauling rotten vegetable leaves for compost, and later the livestock manure can also fertilize the fields, truly a win-win situation."

As they chatted and laughed in the car, they arrived at Chongyang Village.

Seeing the transformed barren hills and slopes lush with greenery, Xinyan couldn’t help but exclaim: "The changes here are truly remarkable."