Chapter 427: Run the factory well, and benefit the world

Later, Uncle Song learned that his nephew was going to take over a factory, so he added another three thousand.

With the support of his brothers, sister, and other family members, Lin Shisheng didn't even need to sell the small Western-style house in Haicheng that his father had given him; he bought the state-owned daily chemical factory he had been eyeing for a long time, leaping to become a factory owner.

This factory was in Haicheng, and he planned to use this place as his base of operations. This way, his wife wouldn't need to stay in their hometown, and he could simply bring Taotao to Haicheng to live.

The Lin family only recovered five courtyards, which were distributed by Lin Heling to his children. Each son was given one, he and his wife lived in one, and this one would be left to their daughter after they passed away.

Regarding this, Lin Heling felt he had wronged his daughter.

He privately said to Song Xiwei, "When we recover the Lin family ancestral home... we will be able to leave more things for Zhaozhao, so that she will have no worries about food or clothing for her whole life."

"She already has quite a lot in her hands, enough for her to eat and drink for a lifetime," Song Xiwei said.

As her mother, she knew best how many good things her daughter had on hand.

Over these years, Zhaozhao's brothers hadn't given her less pocket money, Heling was the same, and her uncle even more so.

That girl was the richest in the family and couldn't suffer even a little bit.

Lin Heling knew this, but, "Society is developing, and I see prices constantly rising. Perhaps they will rise even faster in the future. It would be very uncomfortable if the money in hand isn't enough to live on. I don't want to be worrying about my daughter's life even after I'm underground."

"What nonsense are you talking about? It's unlucky! Pui pui pui!" Song Xiwei had always been very cautious regarding her husband's affairs; she hurriedly spat a few times and said unhappily, "Your daughter would definitely be so angry she'd get a headache if she heard this."

Lin Heling said, "I just said it casually. I won't make such comparisons in the future. Don't tell Zhaozhao."

"I don't like hearing it either." A frown appeared between Song Xiwei's brows.

"I won't say it anymore." Lin Heling promised.

Song Xiwei let him off and changed the subject: "The ancestral home isn't easy to recover, is it?"

"What do you plan to do?" She could understand her husband's emphasis on the ancestral home; that was the root of the Lin family and must remain in the hands of the Lin family's descendants.

Lin Heling narrowed his eyes, "No rush."

He was entrusting people to inquire about news of his family members. There were already some signs, and perhaps before long, his family would suddenly appear before him.

"Hmm?" The straightforward Song Xiwei didn't know what her husband was stalling for.

She was truly tired of dealing with people whose schemes were as numerous as a beehive; she didn't know what they were thinking...

Lin Heling pulled his wife to sit down, looked at the magnolia flowers blooming outside the courtyard, and said meaningfully, "Grandfather left suddenly, and it was humiliating. If Dad and the others knew, they wouldn't be able to take it. We must leave a target for them to vent their anger, otherwise... I'm worried they won't be able to bear it."

Old Master Lin was a person who was extremely good to his family; his sons and daughters respected him, and his grandchildren were close to him.

His departure was sudden, and he didn't even leave a word, leaving an unfillable regret in everyone's hearts. They had never thought they would never see him again.

Song Xiwei understood, "Alright then, let them be comfortable for a few more days. When the time comes, we'll settle the score."

Lin Heling held her hand, "Thank you."

"Why are you saying that."

With funds in place, plus a good formula, Lin Shisheng's business developed very smoothly.

After the first batch of shampoo products was produced, Lin Zhao asked her second brother to send her a batch.

After promoting it a little at school, many people bought it.

In the past few years, individuals were allowed to exist, people's lives had improved a lot, and they were willing to spend money on washing and care.

As early as half a year ago, a young lady had asked Lin Zhao what shampoo she used; the fragrance was very pleasant, her hair quality looked very good, was it natural, or did the shampoo deserve the credit...

At that time, Lin Zhao could only smile apologetically.

"I'm sorry, I use one I made myself, it's not bought on the market..."

Every time they heard this, the beauty-loving female students all looked disappointed.

Now, hearing that the shampoo Comrade Lin Zhao used was for sale, they were all overjoyed.

"Comrade Lin, is what you said true? Is that shampoo the same as the one you use? Can it improve rough hair? My hair is yellow and rough, it doesn't look smooth at all. If it could be smoother, that would be great."

A male student had a sparse top, which was hereditary in his family.

His grandfather was like this, his father was like this, and he was the same.

It wasn't easy to find a partner he liked.

"... Does it treat hair loss?" This man touched his forehead and asked hopefully.

He looked at Lin Zhao's long, curly hair, which was so thick it was "swelling," and his face was full of envy.

Lin Zhao wasn't uncomfortable being surrounded by classmates and generously introduced the products produced by her family.

"Is it the same as what I use? It's the same, there's no difference in the formula or ingredients."

"Can it improve hair quality? Yes, my hair quality used to be a bit rough too. After using this shampoo, my hair became smooth and shiny. You can try it first, see the effect, and if it's useful, continue using it; if it's not useful, switch to something else."

"Does it treat hair loss? Hmm... it also has an effect on hair loss. You can see the effect after using half a bottle."

Lin Zhao never spoke empty words, she wasn't short of money, and the students didn't feel there was anything she needed to deceive them about. Getting the answers they wanted, they bought it one bottle after another.

Before long, the ten bottles Lin Zhao brought were sold out.

"It's gone. I only brought this much today. I probably won't bring any more later. Everyone can keep an eye on the usage effects of Comrade Wu and the others. If you think it's useful, go to the store and buy it yourself. Remember to look for the brand when buying..."

This was a school, Lin Zhao didn't dare to be too arrogant; if someone reported her, there would be trouble.

Selling it once and putting up a small advertisement was enough.

On the other side, Uncle Song was also doing promotion, and his promotion method was very simple... he stuffed a bottle to every acquaintance he saw.

Uncle Song fiddled with his own black and thick hair.

"Aren't you envious that my hair is black? Use this, you can too. Five yuan a bottle, pay up!" The tone for asking for money was righteous.

Those who heard this didn't complain at all; they took the shampoo Uncle Song stuffed to them, put it into their briefcases, and honestly paid the money.

"Only one bottle, it's not enough. There are so many people at home, my wife snatched it, there's no share for me to use. Old Song, don't be stingy, give me two more bottles, I'll add money." Uncle Song's old friend, Factory Director Fu, nudged Uncle Song with his elbow, wanting more bottles.

Uncle Song said: "No, I'm doing advertising, pulling business for my nephew. What's the point of giving it to just you."

"Hey, doesn't giving it to me count as pulling business? I'm a factory director, I often have to go on stage to speak. If my hair is washed black, can those people in the factory resist not asking? When they ask, and I say it, is your nephew still worried about not having orders?" Factory Director Fu said, unable to stand it.

Uncle Song felt his old friend made sense, "Come to my house to get it tonight, I'll give you two more bottles, no more than that."

"Alright then, two bottles it is. You're so stingy." Factory Director Fu calculated the family members in his heart and still felt it was too little.

Uncle Song ignored him, "Next time the factory issues benefits, purchase them from my nephew's factory."

Factory Director Fu said: "I'll think of a way. It's difficult to order directly, but it's possible to put it on the procurement list and let the employees vote."

The premise was that the product had to be useful.

Uncle Song had used it and felt it was really good, so he recommended it to his group of friends.

Factory Director Fu knew his character and was willing to provide a stepping stone.

"Alright, do things according to the rules." Uncle Song wasn't panicked at all and had great confidence in his family's product.

During the Dragon Boat Festival, major factories had to purchase festival gifts. Many large factories satisfied the employees' calls and added a portion of washing and care products to the festival gifts.

Lin Shisheng's daily chemical factory began to make a profit.

It wasn't a small operation; orders emerged like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, constantly popping up.

Lin Shisheng and the leadership team he established laughed until their cheeks ached.

Quickly arranging the production tasks, he took time to call Lin Zhao.

Through the receiver, Lin Zhao could hear the excitement in her second brother's words.

"Zhaozhao, brother succeeded!! The factory received many orders, there are quite a few big orders, the workers can't keep up, I plan to recruit workers. It's too popular, hahaha, finally starting to get payments back!"

"Zhaozhao, when brother earns more, I'll buy you a car, and hire a driver for you. Wherever you want to go, let the driver take you."

Lin Zhao listened quietly, thinking to herself that money was really easy to earn in this era.

No wonder it was said in later generations that if you are in the wind, even a pig can fly.

Of course, her second brother also had ability, and there were quite a few people who were cheated out of their family fortunes.

"Second brother, keep it up, I believe in you."

"Second brother, have you ever thought about advertising? When there are more orders, open a few more production lines."

Lin Shisheng was very willing to listen to his family's words. His surging heart calmed down, and he said seriously: "What do you mean? Tell brother in detail."

"Think of two catchy advertising slogans, such as 'Use it to wash your hair, smooth all the way home' or something like that, let our products get into the newspapers..."

Before she finished speaking, Lin Shisheng's eyes lit up.

"Why didn't I think of that! Good idea, let's do it!"

"Zhaozhao, your brain is really good, I'll give you a share of the money at the end of the year."

Lin Zhao smiled, "Alright, I'll wait."

Thinking of the few people who came to visit Gu Chenghuai, she hesitated for a moment and asked: "Second brother, is it convenient to arrange for a few people to enter the factory?"

Lin Shisheng was stunned and agreed directly, "It's convenient, who is it? What do they do?"

"Your brother-in-law's old comrades-in-arms, they can't live in their hometown, they came to the capital to find a way out, but you also know that good jobs are hard to get. I thought about it, why not go to your company? Aren't you short of people."

"I've observed these people, there's no problem with their character, it's just... there's a little bit of disability on their bodies, they were injured on the battlefield..."

Upon hearing this, Lin Shisheng immediately said: "Let them come to Haicheng to work with me, I'll provide food and housing, and I'll pay them according to their job type."

"Heroes who protect the country, coming to our family's factory, they won't suffer losses, nor will they be wronged. The factory is short of people, short of people in every position. It doesn't matter if they have disabilities, as long as there's no problem with their character, I'll take them all."

His own younger brother and brother-in-law were both soldiers, he was a military family member, he knew the hardships of soldiers.

Especially those who were injured and retired, without jobs, they could only farm in the countryside. If they had disabilities, their lives were very bitter, and some wives and children looked down on them.

It couldn't be said that these people were selfish. After all, they were the ones who couldn't fill their stomachs, couldn't afford tuition, and couldn't add a new piece of clothing all year round.

Help if you can, just treat it as accumulating blessings for the family.

That was what Lin Shisheng thought.

After listening to Zhaozhao's words, his heart completely calmed down, but the hot blood in his bones was gradually ignited.

He wanted to do something, something more meaningful—run the factory well, and benefit the world.

This day, Gu Chenghuai finally found time to receive his former comrades-in-arms at the restaurant.

Lin Zhao and Gu Hangbao accompanied them.

The family entered the private room, and the people who arrived early inside subconsciously stood up and saluted Gu Chenghuai.

"Battalion Commander!"

They still called him by his former title.

Gu Chenghuai returned a military salute, his attitude humble, "Sit down, sit down and talk slowly."

The three sat down and called Lin Zhao and Gu Hangbao, "Sister-in-law, Zhihang."

They came to find Gu Chenghuai the day before yesterday. At that time, Gu Chenghuai was busy with important matters and couldn't spare the time. It was Lin Zhao and Gu Hangbao who received these people.

The three knew that the sister-in-law and the Battalion Commander's children were very good, as good as the Battalion Commander.

"How are you all? Have you gotten used to living here these few days? Gu Chenghuai just finished being busy, he came to see you as soon as he finished." Lin Zhao said with a smile, greeting the waiter to pour tea.

The three men, who still had large patches on their bodies, looked moved.

They rubbed their hands, very constrained.

"We've caused trouble for the Battalion Commander."

If it weren't for the fact that there was no way to live in their hometown, they wouldn't have left their hometown to make a living.

They heard that there were many opportunities outside, all ways to earn money.

Bullshit.

There were more scammers. Those bosses treated them like cattle and horses, didn't pay much, and later it was even more excessive, deducting their hard-earned money. They argued with people, that person was extremely arrogant, found people to beat them, and finally it went to the Gongan Bureau...

The three felt the water in the city was too deep and planned to return to their hometown, but heard the news about their old Battalion Commander, so they came to see him.

Who knew they would be arranged by Lin Zhao at the reception center, and they had stayed for three days.

These few days they hadn't been idle, finding some odd jobs that required strength.

"Used to it!"

"Such a good place as the reception center, it's my first time staying there, sister-in-law has spent money."

Lin Zhao waved her hand indifferently, "It's fine, you came to visit, Gu Chenghuai should have greeted you the first time, he delayed your time."

One of them smiled bitterly, "No delay, we have nothing, just plenty of time."

Gu Chenghuai looked at the down-and-out appearance of his old comrades-in-arms, and felt very uncomfortable in his heart.

The waiter entered the private room and served the dishes. In an instant, the private room was enveloped in a fragrance of food.

"Let's eat, talk while eating."

The dishes were ordered by Lin Zhao in advance, all signature dishes, with a lot of meat.

The three men didn't dare to eat like this even during the New Year at home.

Looking at the dishes on the table, their hearts trembled, feeling they had caused trouble for their Battalion Commander.

"Why order so many dishes..."

Gu Chenghuai said: "Eat, don't talk nonsense. It's only been a few years since you left the army, why have you become so long-winded? Eat, don't think about leaving if there's any left."

His tone, like shouting slogans, made the three remember their former military life, and nostalgia appeared in their eyes.

It felt like a past life.

They endured the sourness in their hearts and began to eat.

After eating, Gu Chenghuai began to talk about business, "I've booked train tickets to Haicheng for you. You go to Haicheng to find someone, he will arrange work for you."

Hearing this, the three suddenly raised their heads.

Wu Sanzhu was the first to say: "Battalion Commander? Are you serious? What kind of work is it? My right arm doesn't work well, can I do that job?"

He was afraid that he wouldn't be competitive and would lose face for his Battalion Commander.

"You're left-handed, what does it matter if your right arm doesn't work well?" Gu Chenghuai frowned, not wanting to hear his old comrade-in-arms belittle himself, "Some people have good arms and legs, but aren't as good as you."

Another person, Shen Jianjun, said: "Battalion Commander, you haven't said what we're doing yet, we don't know anything? I'm afraid of losing face for you."

The last person didn't speak much, just nodded.

"Lose face, lose face!" Gu Chenghuai scolded.

He looked at the three old comrades-in-arms, "You're going to the factory opened by my second brother-in-law. When you get there, work honestly. If you're willing to stay in the factory, stay and work. If you want to learn a craft, take time to learn a craft. When life is better, bring your wives and children to live in the city, and live a beautiful life, that's it! Don't worry about this for a while and worry about that for a while, you're all so long-winded!"