Chapter 415

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Protagonist:

Chai Mi

"Alright, from now on wear proper, neat clothes. After a while, I'll buy you some matching sets." Chai Mi said, holding the fox-fur padded jacket up to Su Wan to try it on.

Putting it on...

It made her look a bit older.

"Mom, cook a bit of rice, we didn't eat in the car. By the way, heat up this roast duck too, let's have a taste."

Su Wan put the padded jacket away, placing it at the very back of the cabinet, then went to prepare the meal.

She suddenly remembered something: "Didn't buy anything for the third one..."

Chai Mi froze: "Uh..."

Forgot about this little bastard...

After a while Su Wan heated the dishes, and also heated the roast duck and brought it up.

Chai Mi and Chai Xiu swept clean the dishes Su Wan had heated like a whirlwind, eating a good portion of that glossy roast duck as well; although cooled the skin wasn't as crisp, that unique fragrance still made Chai Youqing and Su Wan click their tongues in wonder.

Chai Youqing didn't make a sound, just lowered his head to look at the leather jacket on his body, then reached out and lightly patted it, the movement a bit clumsy, but it was clear he treasured it.

This was the first leather jacket in the village; wearing it out, he'd definitely look the part.

People used to say raising sons is good, hmm...

Now Chai Youqing felt having a daughter is better.

Raising a son you still have to marry a wife for him, making the father suffer.

Raising a daughter, although she's usually indifferent to him, when she goes to the city she still knows to buy her dad a leather jacket...

Raising a daughter is great!

After that, Chai Mi chased Chai Xiu off to sleep in the side room herself: "Mom heated the kang for you, go to that room. I can't be bothered sharing a room with you now."

Chai Xiu stared blankly: "Why?"

"You talk in your sleep every midnight, don't you know?! Chai Mi rolled her eyes at Chai Xiu: "You talk in your sleep and often curse me, don't think I can't hear it."

Chai Xiu:...

Then Chai Xiu scurried off to the side room to sleep.

Time flew, several more days passed, the persimmon seedlings in the greenhouse were already half a person tall, the first layer of persimmons had already begun turning half-green half-red one after another.

During this period, the technician came a few more times, Chai Mi also had Wang Guoyun take people to learn, she herself didn't have to worry so much anymore.

Turning her head, Chai Mi then remembered, of the roast ducks she bought, there were still four that hadn't been given away.

So Chai Mi strolled over to Liu Chang Gui Jia.

After delivering the roast duck, Chai Mi then went to the industrial zone, saw Zhou Fang, wanting to ask how to get a driver's license.

Zhou Fang pushed the teacup in front of Chai Mi: "Drink tea first."

Chai Mi took a sip of the tea Zhou Fang poured, set down the cup, and cut straight to the chase: "Zhou Fang, asking you something serious. Right now, as a private individual, wanting to get a license to drive a large truck, is it true there's absolutely no way in?"

Zhou Fang was just refilling his own water, hearing this his hand paused, he raised an eyebrow with some surprise: "Oh? How come you suddenly started pondering this? Want to drive a big truck? That thing is exhausting, and dangerous. Individual application? Tsk, hard! Basically no chance. Management is strict now, going to the Vehicle Management Office as an individual, they won't even lift an eyelid."

"Then what to do?" Chai Mi leaned forward slightly, "There must be a way, right? Affiliation? For example, affiliating with your factory?"

"Affiliation? That's a method too."

Chai Mi smiled, didn't pick up the license thread: "Then, Zhou Fang, if a private individual wants to register a company now, is it easy?"

"My Boss Chai! Your stride is too big! The greenhouse just started showing fruit shadows, and you're already scheming to open a company? What kind of company do you want? A transport team? Or... some agricultural trade company?"

Chai Mi's face still wore that calm smiling look, neither admitting nor denying: "Zhou Fang, just tell me, under current policy, can an individual open a company, is the path open or not?"

Zhou Fang stalled a moment then said: "Chai Mi, be straight with me, are you really planning to go solo? Start a transport team, dedicated to running your greenhouse veggies? Or... got bigger calculations? If you really see potential in this trade, short on funds or whatever, say the word! Our Zhou family... hmm, you know, still has some foundation. I'll give you a strategist's share? Or invest directly? We do it together, the path is wider!"

Chai Mi laughed heartily, picked up the teacup and took another sip, deftly sidestepping the equity issue: "Zhou Fang, where's your mind going! I'm just inquiring about policy. The eight characters don't even have one stroke yet, what company to open. Besides, my small fry operations, just talk. I just want a bottom line in my heart, see which way is more stable for the future."

Zhou Fang was made a bit helpless by her, but also knew this girl's ideas were firm, if she didn't want to speak no one could pry it open.

He leaned back against the chair back, clicked his tongue: "Alright, your mouth is tight. But Chai Mi, let me remind you, opening a company isn't child's play, procedures, accounts, taxes, a pile of matters, troublesome. Especially at the start, without a knowledgeable person helping you watch, it's easy to be at a loss."

"So, in your factory, or among people you know, is there anyone who knows this stuff? Knows registration, knows finance, can help sort accounts, run errands? Someone steady, tight-lipped, best someone employable. Recommend one? Price negotiable."

Zhou Fang stroked his chin pondering a while, eyes lighting up: "Hey, you don't say, there really is a candidate! Our factory finance section's Tian Weiwei, Accountant Tian! The girl graduated from a specialized college, properly studied accounting, hands and feet nimble, head clear too. She's worked in our factory half a year, accounts handled crystal clear, person also upright, doesn't mix in that chaotic mess. Just... her establishment is in the factory, she's a formal worker, if you want to hire her to help, probably can only pay privately per time or per job, can't have her work for you full-time."

"I don't have money to poach people either! Just this time helping me register the company, how about it? This costs money too?"

Zhou Fang hearing Chai Mi say this, laughed: "Hey, you, you're shrewd! So you just want to use someone for free? Alright, who made our relationship iron." He stood up, walked to the office door, shouted outside: "Xiao Tian! Tian Weiwei! Come to my office a moment!"

Chai Mi snorted: "That's because Song Qiushui hasn't come, if she came she'd still eat and take."

Not two minutes passed, a young girl wearing a clean sharp black suit, hair in two braided pigtails appeared at the door, voice clear: "Director Zhou, you called for me?"

"Come come come, come in." Zhou Fang beckoned, pointing at Chai Mi, "Introduce you, this is Chai Mi, an able person doing greenhouse vegetables in our county, formidable. Chai Mi, this is the Xiao Tian I told you about, Tian Weiwei, our factory's accountant, sharp mind."

Tian Weiwei looked at Chai Mi, face wearing a proper smile: "Comrade Chai Mi, hello."

Chai Mi also smiled and nodded: "Accountant Tian, hello."

Zhou Fang cut straight to the point: "Xiao Tian, it's like this. Comrade Chai Mi has a matter to consult about regarding company registration. You also know, her greenhouse is booming, and later she wants to run transport herself for more convenience. She's totally in the dark about this, and I have many factory matters to attend to, so I can't spare time to explain in detail. Thinking you know the ropes and have a clear head, could you help strategize a bit? Later, if Chai Mi's side has any finance or miscellaneous errands, spare some effort for them too—just treat it as helping me. Rest assured, at the end of the month I'll give you extra bonus money."

Tian Weiwei hearing this, eyes brightened, immediately agreed: "Director rest assured! Comrade Chai Mi, this matter leave it to me, no problem! Being able to help you is my honor. Whatever ideas you have, just tell me."

Chai Mi quite liked this girl's straightforward vigor: "That's great then, Accountant Tian. I really don't understand anything, just know later I want to drive myself, haul the greenhouse tomatoes and such, deliver to the city, save always begging others, also save trouble on the road delaying work. Zhou Fang said registering a company is more convenient? I just thought to ask, this company... how to do it?"

Tian Weiwei pulled over a chair and sat down, asked seriously: "Comrade Chai Mi, you first need to think clearly, what type of company do you plan to register? Individual household? Or collective enterprise? Or... limited liability company? This relates to scale, liability, and future development."

Chai Mi's face was full of bewilderment: "What type?... What's the difference? I just want to drive and sell vegetables to save effort. Without a company the license won't let me test, so that's why register a company..... Is individual household just me alone? Collective enterprise... sounds like state-owned?"

Tian Weiwei explained patiently: "Right, individual household procedures simplest, just you one boss, liability also you personally bear all. Collective enterprise usually village or collective run, property rights belong to collective. Limited liability company, you put in money as shareholder, company is independent legal person, liability also company bears, relatively more secure, later expanding also easier. I see your greenhouse scale not small, and have long-term plans, registering a limited company might be more suitable. Although procedures slightly more troublesome now, long-term view it's convenient."

"Then this whatever... limited company? Sounds like the thing. Zhou Fang, what do you think?"

Zhou Fang sipped tea on the side: "I think it works. Xiao Tian makes sense. Your stall keeps getting bigger, so setting up a proper company will make things easier. Not to mention anything else, when you sign contracts with big markets and big units in the city in the future, people will recognize it. Most importantly, you'd best let the locals or the village buy in as shareholders too—that'll benefit you down the road."

"Fine, then we'll do what Accountant Tian says and set up this limited... company." Chai Mi made the call.

Tian Weiwei continued: "Do you have any ideas for the company name? It needs a name, it needs to sound impressive, and it needs to fit the business scope."

"A name?" Chai Mi scratched his head. "Just call it... Chai Mi Vegetable Company?"

She felt it was a bit rustic even as she said it. "Or... Sanjiacun Greenhouse? Doesn't sound great either."

Tian Weiwei thought for a moment and suggested: "Comrade Chai Mi, I see your greenhouse side is backed by Hongshan Zuizi, and tomatoes are your main product. Why not call it 'Hongshan Fruit and Vegetable'? It sounds like it has local character and makes the business clear. Add 'Food Limited Company' at the end to keep the scope broad, so if you do any processing later, it'll all follow naturally. How about 'Hongshan Fruit and Vegetable Food Limited Company'?"

"Hongshan Fruit and Vegetable Food Limited Company..." Chai Mi said it once, his eyes lighting up. "Hey! This one's good! Sounds full of energy, red-hot and prosperous! Hongshan, fruit and vegetable, food... all covered! Accountant Tian, your head is just good! Much better than what I thought of! That's it!"

Tian Weiwei was a bit embarrassed by the praise: "As long as you think it works. As for the business scope, mainly the planting, sales, and transportation of vegetables and fruits, right? Probably also need to add primary processing of agricultural products and such, to draw the frame broad, so there's no trouble later."

"Right right right, you handle it, you're the professional! Whatever works, we'll do it." Chai Mi was completely reassured by Tian Weiwei's professionalism. "So Accountant Tian, I'm leaving this all to you! What do I need to do? What materials do I need to prepare?"

Tian Weiwei immediately got into the state: "I need your identity proof, and proof of business premises, that is, the lease or ownership proof for that piece of land at your greenhouse? Also need to determine a registered capital amount. Although the requirements aren't so strict now, there still needs to be a figure. How much do you think is suitable to register? Also the bank for opening an account..."

Chai Mi felt his head getting a bit big, but he caught the key points: "I have the identity proof. The greenhouse land... I signed a land contract with the village, it's with Village Chief Liu Zhanggui, I'll go get it later. Registered capital... how much is suitable? Let's just be straightforward about it."

Tian Weiwei thought for a moment: "At the start, don't make it too big, looks empty. I think we register one hundred thousand yuan first? Just a formality, to show we have this strength. The specific operation, you don't need to worry about, I'll handle it. Bank for opening an account... our County Agricultural Bank or the Industrial and Commercial Bank both work, whichever is convenient for you."

"Fine! Fine! Accountant Tian, you decide, whichever bank you say is convenient, we'll use that one." Chai Mi said cheerfully. "One hundred thousand it is! I'll bring you the materials in these couple of days, or should I bring them to Zhou Fang?"

"Just bring them to the factory for me, or you tell me the place and I'll go pick them up, saving you a trip." Tian Weiwei was very proactive.

Zhou Fang interjected on the side: "Alright, I see this matter is settled. Xiao Tian, put more heart into it, help Boss Chai get this done as soon as possible. Chai Mi, if you have any miscellaneous accounts or need to run around for seals and such in the future, just find Xiao Tian, she handles things steadily."

"Of course! Thank you so much, Accountant Tian!" Chai Mi thanked sincerely. "Once the company is set up, the first batch of good persimmons from my greenhouse, I'll send you a basket!"

Tian Weiwei laughed and waved her hand: "Comrade Chai Mi, you're too polite, this is what I should do. Don't worry, I'll organize the list of needed materials as soon as possible, and draft the articles of association roughly, then show it to you when the time comes."

"No need to look it over, you just do it, I trust you!" Chai Mi waved his hand. Having settled a major matter, he felt light all over. "Zhou Fang, you've got to give Accountant Tian a merit! This talent, you've got to keep her well!"

Zhou Fang laughed heartily: "Of course! Xiao Tian is our factory's treasure. Alright, you two have connected now. Chai Mi, as for the driver's license, later you can affiliate with the factory, I'll have the truck team captain be your coach, find a good master to teach you to drive. The large vehicle license isn't easy to get, you need to put in effort."

Chai Mi's fighting spirit was high: "Learn! Must learn! Once the road is fixed, I'll personally drive a Jie Fang Truck to the Capital City to deliver persimmons! Accountant Tian, I'll trouble you with the company side! I'll go back first to prepare materials, I'll bring them to you in a couple of days! Zhou Fang, I'm leaving!"

"Take care! Wait for your good news!" Zhou Fang laughed as he saw her to the door.

Tian Weiwei also stood up: "Comrade Chai Mi, take care, whenever you've prepared the materials, come find me anytime."

The next day, Chai Mi went directly to find Tian Weiwei, and prepared everything he could prepare.

The company matters were basically done.

The rest just let Tian Weiwei run the procedures.

"Come to my place for dinner tonight? I'll arrange something for you? Are you free?" Chai Mi asked.

Zhou Fang thought for a moment: "Not busy. Then get in the car, I'll drive directly there."

Afterward Zhou Fang drove this Jie Fang truck, taking Chai Mi back to Sanjiacun.

After parking and getting out, Zhou Fang smiled: "Hiss... Haven't seen in a few months, the side room is already built."

"Fine, you go in and sit, I'll have Song Qiushui come over, we few will have a drink." Chai Mi shouted toward the courtyard while speaking: "Mom, Zhou Fang is here."

Su Wan came out hearing the sound, wiping her hands on her apron, a smile with a bit of restraint and genuine joy: "Boss Zhou is here, come inside and warm up! It's so cold, you must have frozen on the road, right?"

"Auntie, you're too polite, just call me Zhou Fang." Zhou Fang looked at the newly built side room. "Wow, this new house is really bright and spacious!"

"Built for Xiu, Xiu'er is really capable, I'll tell you later, I'll go call Song Qiushui over."

Afterward Chai Mi went to call Song Qiushui, and Zhou Fang went into the house.

In a short while, Song Qiushui came.

Upon entering and seeing Zhou Fang came empty-handed, she was stunned: "Ai wo cao! You came empty-handed, how are you embarrassed to visit?"

Zhou Fang:.......

"I'm not bringing a car?"

"Stop bullshitting me, Chai Mi told me, that's your shareholding. You came empty-handed... You really are, such a big boss, visiting empty-handed, it would be embarrassing if it got out."