Chapter 143: Good People Get Good Rewards

"Mr Chen, please speak." Jiang Ran sat up straight.

"Our factory has its own production line and is more familiar with fabric sources and processing techniques."

"And in terms of design and understanding of the northern market, you have a clear advantage," Chen Qiwen said clearly, "I think, could there be an opportunity to cooperate?"

"For example, we can provide some of the latest fabric samples and information from Guangzhou and even Hong Kong, and we can even produce small batches of finely crafted goods based on your designs."

"And your Chongsu can serve as a showcase and test window for our brand and design concept in the northern market."

This proposal far exceeded Su Ruan and Jiang Ran's expectations for this trip!

They originally only wanted to broaden their horizons and seek inspiration, but they didn't expect they might directly tap into Guangzhou's strong production resources!

This not only solves the potential high-quality Ready-made Clothing production bottleneck they may face in the future, but also lets them access the latest fabrics and techniques immediately.

Su Ruan suppressed her excitement and asked cautiously, "Mr Chen, Chen Tai, thank you very much for your confidence. However, our shop is not large, and at present we fear we cannot handle a huge order."

Madam Chen smiled gently, "No need to worry about that; the cooperation we discuss can start from a very small scale."

"For example, regularly sending fabric color cards and samples, exchanging design ideas. We could even ask you to be our special consultants for the north, helping review the styles we design for the northern market."

"As for production, when you need it and think our quality is OK, we can discuss it slowly."

This attitude can be called full of sincerity, and also gives them ample autonomy and room to grow.

Jiang Ran looked at Su Ruan, and both of their eyes flashed with excitement.

This is literally a chance falling from the heavens!

Not only can it solve the current inspiration anxiety and potential production issues, but it also opens a window for Chongsu to a broader world.

"Mr Chen, Chen Tai," Jiang Ran took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Thank you very much for your trust and proposal. For us, this is a very good learning and cooperation opportunity."

"We will go back and consider it carefully, and give you a reply as soon as possible, okay?"

"Of course! Cooperation is a two‑way choice; we can discuss slowly, no rush. We are all looking forward to cooperating with a young couple like you who have ideas."

This meal was enjoyed by both host and guests, far surpassing a simple thank‑you banquet.

At parting, Chen Qiwen indeed arranged a car to take Su Ruan and Jiang Ran back to the guesthouse, and they exchanged detailed contact information.

Back in the room, after closing the door, Su Ruan and Jiang Ran still felt a bit incredulous.

"This trip to Guangzhou was truly worth it," Jiang Ran sighed, carefully putting away the note with the Chen Family address and phone number.

"Hmm," Su Ruan nodded, eyes sparkling, "we not only saw the market and found inspiration, but also met a benefactor, and now have the possibility of cooperation."

She paused, then smiled, "It seems that saving little Jia Le was truly our greatest blessing."

"Yes," Jiang Ran hugged her, "good people get good rewards. But regarding the cooperation, we still need to think it over carefully and discuss it with our parents when we go back."

"Hmm, no rush. First, let's do the current tasks well." Su Ruan leaned in his arms, her heart full of anticipation for the future.

The morning of the day they left Guangzhou, sunlight streamed through the guesthouse windows, casting bright spots on the floor.

Su Ruan and Jiang Ran were doing the final packing, carefully boxing the purchased specialties, fabric samples, and thick notebooks.

The room was filled with a faint sweet scent of pastries and a sense of excitement about returning home.

"That's about it," Jiang Ran zipped the last zipper, hefted the fairly heavy luggage bag, "Fortunately Mr Chen said he'd send a car to take us to the station; otherwise, just the two of us, with all these things plus what we bought for home, would be really overwhelming."

Su Ruan took out the embroidered belly bands she bought for Jinjin and An'an and looked at them again, a gentle smile at the corner of her mouth, "I wonder if those two little rascals have been causing trouble these past few days, and whether they still recognize us."

"My son or daughter, they're so smart! Maybe as soon as we walk in, they'll rush over for a hug." Jiang Ran said, leaning in.

While they were talking, a polite knock came from outside the room.

Jiang Ran opened the door, and standing there was not a guesthouse staff member but a young man in tidy work clothes with a pleasant smile, carrying a fairly heavy, exquisite woven rattan gift basket.

"Mr Jiang, Miss Su, hello. I am Xiao Liu, the driver from Mr Chen's factory; Mr Chen and Madam Chen asked me to come over to take you two to the train station."

Xiao Liu said this while raising the basket in his hand.

"This is a small token from Mr Chen and Madam Chen, said to be local specialties and toys for your family and children; please be sure to accept it."

Su Ruan and Jiang Ran, hearing this, felt both moved and a little embarrassed.

They had already received a sumptuous thank‑you feast and sincere cooperation intentions from the Chen Family yesterday; today, before departure, a car was specially sent and a gift delivered.

"This... Mr Chen and Madam Chen are too polite; how could we possibly accept more," Su Ruan quickly declined.

Xiao Liu smiled, "Miss Su, please don't be so modest. Mr Chen instructed that you two are the great benefactors of their whole family; these items are nothing, just some food and toys for the kids to try something new."

"Madam Chen even specially selected a few pastries and soft candies suitable for little babies. The car is just downstairs; we can depart at any time."

Seeing that they could not refuse, Su Ruan and Jiang Ran had to thank repeatedly and accept the heavy gift basket.

When they opened it, indeed a dazzling array lay inside.

Besides beautifully packaged chicken biscuits, almond biscuits, candied orange‑peel plums and other Cantonese pastries, there were also two boxes of obviously expensive imported milk powder and several packets of brightly colored soft candies.

At the bottom, there were even two exquisitely crafted electric toy cars and a pair of doll figures dressed in Cantonese opera costumes, clearly prepared for Jinjin and An'an.

"This... this is really extravagant."

Jiang Ran was speechless.

Just those two cans of milk powder and the toys are rare treasures for them.

"Mr Chen and Madam Chen are truly grateful," Xiao Liu said while helping move the luggage and basket downstairs, "Little Master Jia Le is their pride and joy; this time is truly a great blessing."

"Everyone in the factory, from top to bottom, knows about this and says you two are good people who get good rewards."

The two got into the black sedan arranged by the Chen Family and smoothly drove toward the train station.

Watching the Guangzhou streets rush backward outside the window, Su Ruan and Jiang Ran felt a flood of emotions.

This southbound journey began with a heart‑pounding crisis, yet yielded unexpected friendship and opportunities, and concluded in this warm and thoughtful manner.

At the train station, Xiao Liu not only helped carry their luggage to the platform but also, through connections, let them enter a relatively clean soft‑seat compartment via an internal passage ahead of schedule.

After thanking him again solemnly, Xiao Liu finally waved goodbye.

The train started to move slowly, and Guangzhou Station gradually disappeared from view.

Sitting in the clean, comfortable compartment, watching the familiar countryside outside the window stretch northward, Su Ruan and Jiang Ran both felt as if they were in another world.

"This trip feels like a dream," Su Ruan said softly, leaning on the berth.

"It was a good dream." Jiang Ran sat down beside her, gripping her hand, "Although there were scares, we gained even more. We saw true prosperity, realized our own shortcomings, and even met a benefactor like the Chen Family."

He paused, a flash of light in his eyes: "Daughter‑in‑law, you say about cooperating with the Chen Family—can we really manage it? Their factory is so huge, our small shop…"