The ten young Daoist priests, including Sansan, even went up to perform a dance they had rehearsed in elementary school. The group of little ones sang and danced on stage, shaking their arms and wiggling their bottoms, which made the usually serious-faced Daoist priests smile like aunties.
Yun Zhaozhao was sitting with Lin Banxia at the time, and while watching the children's performance, she couldn't help but remark to Lin Banxia, "No wonder those parents are so eager to have children. Not to mention at home, even in our Daoist temple, having more children brings a lot more laughter and joy."
Lin Banxia: "You can say that to me, but please don't mention it to my grandfather. Otherwise, during the New Year, I'm worried he'll start pressuring me to get married and have children."
Yun Zhaozhao nodded knowingly. "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
Lin Banxia picked up the cola in front of her. "Come on, have a drink. Everything is understood without words."
Yun Zhaozhao bumped into Lin Banxia and then continued watching the performance.
The annual party lasted until almost midnight that night, and almost everyone won a prize; even the worst winner received a participation prize.
Of course, the grand prize isn't anything particularly valuable; it's just a new phone or tablet or something like that. The main point is to have fun.
With the annual meeting over, the New Year is drawing ever closer.
Based on last year's experience, Clear Breeze Temple is not particularly crowded in the days leading up to the Lunar New Year. However, on the first day of the Lunar New Year, because many people have the custom of burning the first incense stick, Clear Breeze Temple will be bustling with people from the first day of the Lunar New Year until the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.
So Yun Zhaozhao simply gave everyone a holiday in advance, so that if they needed to come back to work overtime during the first month of the lunar year, it would be easier to ask for their permission.
As the year draws to a close, not only Clear Breeze Temple is facing holiday adjustments, but the construction team at the guesthouse is also taking a break.
So the progress of the guesthouse has slowed down again. In the past, Yun Zhaozhao would find some new changes at the guesthouse every time she went there, but now it might take half a day to complete a single task.
When the new Clear Breeze Temple was being built, Yun Zhaozhao was willing to pay extra to expedite the construction. However, she wasn't in a rush for the guesthouse, so she let the Yun Zhaozhao rest as needed and take it slow. After all, the new Clear Breeze Temple was more important than the guesthouse. If the new temple wasn't completed, the Daoist priests of Clear Breeze Temple Clear Breeze Temple n't even have a place to stay. If the guesthouse wasn't finished, at most they would earn a little less money, but it wouldn't have a significant impact. Therefore, Yun Zhaozhao wasn't particularly anxious.
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Yun Zhaozhao was patiently waiting for the end of the year to arrive, but there was someone who was even more anxious than her.
And the one who was anxious was none other than Wen Xu.
Ever since Huang Xi told Wen Xu that Clear Breeze Temple was going to launch co-branded products with their branch factory, he had been waiting for further updates.
After waiting and waiting, Clear Breeze Temple never responded. Later, he inquired further and learned that Clear Breeze Temple had actually launched several new products, such as spicy chicken wing tips, sour and spicy chicken feet, and even a Daoist priest's hand-shredded chicken breast... However, these products were only circulating internally within Clear Breeze Temple, and even he, the client, had not tasted them.
Wen Xu had been sent to the logistics department by his father for training some time, so even if he wanted to come over, he was powerless to do so. But no matter how strict Wen Zhengrong was with his son, he couldn't prevent him from going home for the New Year, nor could he deny him a holiday. So whenever Wen Xu had time, he would come to Clear Breeze Temple again.
He had already learned his lesson from trying to book a restaurant at the Daoist temple without revealing his identity last time, and he didn't want to go through the trouble of booking for three, four, or five days without success this time. So, as soon as his plane landed in City A, he immediately called Yun Zhaozhao.
It has to be said that Wen Xu is quite clever. He knew that if he directly said he was craving Daoist Chang Kong's cooking, Yun Zhaozhao probably wouldn't pay him any attention, and he himself couldn't bear the embarrassment. So, he very cleverly used business as an excuse. "Didn't you guys say you wanted to collaborate with our branch to launch some co-branded products? Then my dad asked me to come and check it out, to see what these co-branded products are like."
Yun Zhaozhao found this reason quite reasonable, so she had no doubts at all. "So you came alone? Did Huang Xi and Lin Qi come with you?"
Wen Xu coughed lightly. "This time it's just me. You know, they're all quite busy, unlike me, I'm all free."
Yun Zhaozhao: "Should I send someone to pick you up?"
Wen Xu: "No need, no need, I've already called a car. Just tell Daoist Chang Kong I'm coming."
If Wen Xu had come in his personal capacity, Yun Zhaozhao certainly wouldn't have paid much attention to him. But since he came on a work-related basis, this workaholic Yun Zhaozhao would have treated him seriously as a work partner.
So when Wen Xu got out of the car, not only was Daoist Chang Kong waiting at the door, but Yun Zhaozhao was also waiting at the door.
Wen Xu glanced at Daoist Chang Kong, then at Yun Zhaozhao, and felt inexplicably guilty. "Isn't this level of treatment a bit too high?"
Yun Zhaozhao: "Is it high? Of course! I've already had Daoist Chang Kong prepare the co-branded products for this collaboration. Shall I accompany you to try them now?"
Wen Xu: "No need for that trouble. I'll have Daoist Chang Kong accompany me to try it. Abbot, please go ahead and attend to your business."
Yun Zhaozhao didn't actually have anything particularly important to do at the moment. After learning that Wen Xu was coming to discuss the co-branded products, she made a point of setting aside her time to specifically receive Wen Xu.
But when Wen Xu said that, Yun Zhaozhao assumed he wanted to have a private chat with Daoist Chang Kong and was deliberately trying to get rid of her. Although she couldn't understand what Wen Xu could talk to Daoist Chang Kong about, Yun Zhaozhao still nodded in agreement. "Alright, then let Daoist Chang Kong keep you company. If you have any opinions or ideas, you can tell me personally, or you can have Daoist Chang Kong talk to me about them."
Wen Xu was very well-behaved at this moment. "Don't worry, don't worry."
After Yun Zhaozhao left, Wen Xu grabbed Daoist Chang Kong's shoulder and said, "Come on, come on, you have no idea how much I've missed you these past few days."
Daoist Chang Kong looked at Wen Xu with a terrified expression. "Please have some self-respect, sir. I am not the kind of person you think I am."
Wen Xu: "..."I'm not the kind of person you think I am. Do you think I'm lusting after your body? Just kidding, I'm only lusting after your cooking skills.
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Wen Xu hadn't felt anything particularly about inheriting his father's business before, since no one had ever looked up to him because he was Wen Zhengrong's son. On the contrary, many people in his father's factory looked down on him because he was Wen Zhengrong's son. They thought he was just lucky to be born into such a family and that he was no match for Wen Zhengrong in terms of ability.
But once you arrive at Clear Breeze Temple, things are definitely different.
The biggest difference is that, now that he's known as Wen Zhengrong's son, Wen Xu can finally enjoy a life of luxury at Clear Breeze Temple.
He was practically in tears from eating. It's true, these days you still need some status; otherwise, if you want to eat something good, you have to wait in line for days.
Daoist Chang Kong initially genuinely believed that Wen Xu was there to inspect the products, and he was even mentally prepared for Wen Xu to be particularly picky. After all, most inspectors would nitpick.
Unexpectedly, Wen Xu couldn't stop eating once he started, and although his mouth never stopped, he didn't say a single word.
Daoist Chang Kong finally relaxed completely by the end. He realized that this person was a loyal fan of his, so his earlier remark, "You have no idea how much I've missed you these past few days," was no joke.
With such a loyal fan as a partner of Clear Breeze Temple, how could they not close a deal?
Daoist Chang Kong later relayed this situation to Yun Zhaozhao Yun Zhaozhao, who was more composed than Daoist Chang Kong: "While it's a good thing, it's not exactly exceptional. Although he's President Wen's biological son, I feel he doesn't have much real power in the company. He might not even have as much influence as that manager Huang Xi who came last time!"
Daoist Chang Kong: "Huh?"
Yun Zhaozhao: "But no matter what, it's always good to have another loyal fan. Just pretend you don't know anything. When he comes, just treat him to good food and drinks. As for future collaborations, let's just focus on our own work and take it one step at a time. Don't put too much hope on Wen Xu."
Daoist Chang Kong: "Alright, I'll do as you say."
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Wen Xu originally wanted to stay at Clear Breeze Temple for a couple more days before going back, but the end of the year was approaching and his family kept urging him to go back to prepare for the New Year.
So he only stayed at Clear Breeze Temple for two days before rushing back.
Before leaving, Yun Zhaozhao also went out alone with Wen Xu.
However, Wen Xu to the factory that Wen Xu's family had just built.
It has to be said that big companies are still big companies. Even though they started construction on their branch factory after checking the location later than Yun Zhaozhao's homestay, their progress was still faster than Yun Zhaozhao's.
Yun Zhaozhao's guesthouse only has its exterior finished; it hasn't even been fully renovated yet. Wen Xu Xu's branch office, on the other hand, will be able to start production after the New Year.
However, it may not be possible to operate so many production lines simultaneously in the early stages, so it is estimated that even after production officially begins, it will be a gradual process.
However, when Yun Zhaozhao saw the new factory, her eyes still lit up, much more excited than when she saw Wen Xu. Wen Xu at Yun Zhaozhao, Wen Xu inexplicably felt that he saw the shadow of his father, because his father also had the same kind of eyes that lit up when facing work.
This is what is known as a career-oriented mindset.
Wen Xu felt once again that if his father really met Yun Zhaozhao, they might hit it off immediately and get along very well.
Yun Zhaozhao had a driver's license before, but she was too afraid to drive. Now that she's practiced, she can drive slowly.
So after visiting Wen Xu Xu's company's new factory, Yun Zhaozhao took Wen Xu to the airport. Then she made a detour to the wholesale market.