Chapter 7, Lonely Winter Days

Mr. Xu, how about we call back a few salespeople, dispatch more vehicles, and deliver separately? The business manager, Du Jiang, a handsome young man from Sichuan, felt anxious when he saw Xu Zhuoyan stall twice at the start.

Xu Zhuoyan shouted

Xu Zhuoyan's pale face forced a faint smile: "There is no way around it, a large store bullies its customers. At 11:50, our company will soon begin the banquet. Once your company gives the order, we must execute it immediately. At the dining table, who should I invite? I can only come myself, and I will bring along those two diligent ones who have followed me here!"

Only after my hands became sore did I remember whether I should send a message to those friends in Beijing

There is no time for further thought; the yellow light flashes, the green light is on, and the car in front has started to move

Ah! What should I do? Xu Zhuoyan turned on the hazard lights, now she can only drive slowly, ensuring that others can see her car; it would be a blessing if she doesn't get hit.

During the process of unloading goods, a black Audi A8 drove into the warehouse area, and the person who got out of the car was Lin Qifan

She had no choice but to rely on her memory of the instructor's teachings at the driving school. She slowly lifted the clutch, and as soon as the car moved, she hurriedly switched feet to accelerate. She believed her actions were very fluid, but the result was still frustrating: the engine stalled

Du Jiang opened the car door, jumped out, and ran to the driver of the S80, speaking to him while pointing at the car in front. Fortunately, there were not many cars waiting at the traffic light at the intersection, and the S80 cooperatively reversed, maintaining a distance of at least 3 meters from the Jinbei. Then, surprisingly, he got out of the car with a smile and approached Xu Zhuoyan, saying: "Don't worry, would you like me to help you drive it over?"

I, Xu Zhuoyan, took a sip of hot soup: "So busy, opening so many stores and setting up so many counters at once, how can I manage? Moreover, all the sales staff and employees only get three days off, how can I possibly take a long vacation to go home?"

He was clearly puzzled to see Xu Zhuoyan here, so he walked over, his inquisitive gaze lingering on Xu Zhuoyan's face for a moment: "What? Is President Xu personally overseeing the delivery of goods?"

Come in

She kept her eyes straight ahead, gripping the steering wheel tightly; however, this question was directed at Du Jiang, who was in the passenger seat.

However, soon the front windshield was obscured by fog, and visibility ahead became increasingly poor. Xu Zhuoyan was almost in tears, "The air conditioning, I remember the coach said that when it rains and the windows fog up, we need to turn on the air conditioning. Once the cold air blows, it will be fine. Where is the air conditioning?"

Du Jiang came over with a few people from a distance, and thus began to move the goods

At this moment, Xu Zhuoyan finally felt hungry, experiencing a sharp pain in her stomach that was somewhat unbearable

"Hehe, you have a tough exterior, but deep down you are extremely fragile, yearning for someone to protect you, like a little girl!" Chen Xiaoying said with a serious demeanor

Sitting in the passenger seat, Du Jiang displayed a very masculine demeanor this time, pressing a button on the side of the steering wheel, which activated the windshield wipers

Then, how could General Lin personally come to inspect the warehouse before the festival? Xu Zhuoyan seemed to feel that her tone just now was a bit stiff, so she tried to soften it as much as possible, engaging in casual conversation to fill the silence.

Du Jiang hesitated for half a day before finally speaking: "Mr. Xu, how about I go down and talk to the car behind, asking it to back up a bit!"

Lin Qifan looked at Xu Zhuoyan, then glanced at the goods being inspected and the Jinbei vehicle parked in the courtyard, clearly taken aback. His expression was somewhat awkward, and he ultimately chose not to say anything further

After Lin Qifan finished distributing the red envelopes, he went to another office. The employees who received the red envelopes here were evidently more motivated than before, working swiftly. When the last box of cosmetics was inspected, sealed, and stored, it was exactly 14:00

She shook her head vigorously

The vehicle finally drove through the gate of the Neptune warehouse

The streets of Shenzhen before the Spring Festival are quite desolate, with few cars and fewer people. Despite this, Xu Zhuoyan is still sweating profusely and feeling extremely nervous; she feels as if her foot pressing on the accelerator is trembling uncontrollably.

The S80 behind seems a bit off, peering out with a look that appears even more anxious than my own

His gaze was cold and his expression as frosty as ice, as he took out several red envelopes from his bag and personally handed them to the workers at the quality inspection center

Upon returning home, I lay down on the bed, only wanting to have a good sleep.

In order to sever ties completely, she returned to Shenzhen and changed to a local number. At that moment, she suddenly felt an impulse to insert her original SIM card. However, just the thought of the names and message contents that might be seen made her hesitate.

What are you talking about? With such a good apartment to live in and a stable income now, don't you think I should be thanking you every day? Chen Xiaoying now seems like a different person, enthusiastic and cheerful, living life positively. In this regard, Xu Zhuoyan often feels inferior.

However, on the last day before the Spring Festival, after finishing lunch together, we were supposed to go on holiday. Unexpectedly, I received a sudden call from Lao Yu, the purchasing manager of Haiwang, saying that there was a stock shortage and requesting a full restock. Xu Zhuoyan took a look at the order list, which totaled more than 20 boxes.

It turns out that the last day before the festival is the day to distribute red envelopes

As night fell, Xu Zhuoyan lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep, recalling the events of the previous day, which filled her with anger.

However, it is fortunate that there was no car slipping this time

Du Jiang inhaled sharply: "This, I really don't know. The windshield wiper was because I saw him use it when we delivered goods together last time, but I have never seen him turn on the air conditioning!"

Before the Spring Festival, I specifically instructed the business supervisor to ensure that sufficient stock was prepared for Haiwang Chenhui and other chain stores, as I was concerned about potential shortages during the holiday period

Xu Zhuoyan chuckled to herself, couldn't she just clock in directly? Why did she have to personally hand it to the employees, making them feel grateful to her? This is truly a farmer entrepreneur, a very landlord-like approach

Xu Zhuoyan was curled up in her bedroom, wrapped in a blanket, holding a warm pack, and somewhat self-mockingly thought that it felt quite like the postpartum confinement period. Alas, it was stomach pain, an old ailment. Having been in Shenzhen for two months, she was so busy that she felt dizzy and had not eaten properly at regular intervals. As a result, her stomach staged a strike; after experiencing painful spasms, she went to the hospital and received intravenous therapy for two hours before she felt her consciousness returning. Alas, it was stomach pain, an old ailment. Having been in Shenzhen for two months, she was so busy that she felt dizzy and had not eaten properly at regular intervals. As a result, her stomach staged a strike; after experiencing painful spasms, she went to the hospital and received intravenous therapy for two hours before she felt her consciousness returning

Sister Yan, I always thought that strong women were very tough, but I didn't expect you to be like this?" Chen Xiaoying stuck out her tongue, feeling that she had let something slip.

"Sister Yan, why aren't you going home for the Spring Festival?" Chen Xiaoying looked at her and sighed quietly, "I am all alone. My mother has remarried, and my only companion, my father, has passed away. I am left with no support and no place to call home. What about you?"

Kuan Han, Xu Zhuoyan quickly waved her hand: "Unless you help me get to my destination, I will definitely faint if I get out of the car now, and I will never dare to touch this car again"

"Then you should do it yourself!" The driver of the S80 was a handsome young man, standing beside Xu Zhuoyan, "Don't be nervous. It was just that you were afraid of rolling away and bumping into me earlier. It's fine now, it's safe. Just relax, everything will be alright!"

But what about the S80

Starting again, yet still dead—engine stalled

The delivery by Neptune is time-sensitive and must be completed before 2 PM to the warehouse

However, after stopping at a red light, she suddenly realized that this car had no handbrake at all! Her foot was firmly pressed on the brake, as if it were nailed to the pedal, not daring to make the slightest mistake

However, at this moment, it is nothing short of a fantasy to expect Xu Zhuoyan to remain calm

"Alright, alright!" Xu Zhuoyan immediately agreed

Pan Haoru, it has been more than 2 months, why can I still not forget you

She glanced back through the rearview mirror and did not faint on the spot—right behind her was a Volvo S80

All goods should first be moved to the receiving team, then delivered to the quality inspection center to check the packaging, production batch number, and appearance. Only after everything is confirmed to be satisfactory can they be stored in the warehouse

"How? Am I not tough, but rather weak?" Xu Zhuoyan said with a bitter smile, "Have you forgotten so quickly that I was moving goods with them, box by box?"

Countless scenes flashed through in an instant; this Jinbei vehicle scraped and collided, but Liao Yonghong would likely not make her pay for it

Following the security guard's instructions at the entrance, Xu Zhuoyan parked in the designated spot, turned off the engine, removed the key, and as soon as she opened the car door, she jumped out. Leaning against the car door, she felt as if she were in the clouds, exclaiming one word: "dizzy"

The delivery drivers have all taken leave to return home in advance, and it is impossible to deliver so many boxes by taxi.

Hmm, understood, this time I will remember it well!" Du Jiang nodded repeatedly

Xu Zhuoyan gritted her teeth, and for the third time, she finally succeeded in taking the first step

Fortunately, after finally turning two more streets, I arrived at the warehouse of the Sea King. However, the heavens truly lent a hand; the overcast sky finally yielded results as raindrops the size of soybeans began to fall in a sudden downpour. Where are the windshield wipers, where are the windshield wipers?

What is it? Xu Zhuoyan finished the last wonton and said, "This is so satisfying. This is the most enjoyable meal I've had since coming to Shenzhen. Thank you, Xiaoying!"

Moreover, in the midst of the chaos, the car rolled back 0.5 meters, leaving only 30 cm between it and the S80

Ah, indeed! After Du Jiang took it and wiped it on the front windshield, the view before him suddenly became clear. Not only Xu Zhuoyan, but all three of them simultaneously let out a long sigh of relief

Xu Zhuoyan reached out to take it, the steam from the bowl brushed against her face, bringing a warm sensation

Longing for the winter in Beijing, the snowflakes dance in the air, and the window is covered in a blanket of white. I draw a pig's head or a little mouse with my finger on the glass, then playfully breathe gently on it, watching as they gradually fade away, disappearing without a trace

The moon travels through the sky, accompanied by stars, yet it remains solitary. In life, if one lacks a true confidant, one cannot escape loneliness.

Chen Xiaoying opened the umbrella and held it for Xu Zhuoyan

I learned to drive in a Jetta at the driving school, and after graduating, I only had a few opportunities to drive, which were in my cousin's Mini Cooper. Now, I unexpectedly find myself driving a Jinbei. She feels quite bold and exhilarated about it. This is Shenzhen, not Beijing; the ring road here doesn't get congested like a parking lot. She keeps encouraging herself in her mind.

She stood at a distance with Du Jiang and Chen Xiaoying, watching them exchange pleasantries and formalities, while the employees expressed their gratitude and determination. Lin Qifan silently accepted it all, feeling at ease and appreciative

In the rain, Xu Zhuoyan felt thoroughly cold from the inside out

However, there is no moment of leisure, as during the Spring Festival, it is necessary to send messages to clients to wish them a Happy New Year

Then, through the newly cleaned window, looking up, the entire city is blanketed in a layer of pure white snow, a sense of purity and comfort that is never experienced in the distant city of Shenzhen

And this red light just happens to be set on a slope, Xu Zhuoyan truly understands what it means for misfortunes to come in waves.

Xu Zhuoyan was in a hurry, and in desperation, she took the car keys herself, bringing along the business manager Du Jiang and Chen Xiaoying to load the goods onto the vehicle. She had never driven a Jinbei before

Du Jiang, here you go! Chen Xiaoying, who was sitting behind, handed over a pack of tissues, saying, "Can't you just help wipe it from the side?"

Sister Yan

Good person! Truly a good person!

It's fine, I'll take my time. The client is significant, and we cannot afford to offend them. However, this also serves as a lesson for you. Do not compromise on the matters I assign to you. The client lacks understanding and professionalism, which is why we need to persuade them. Otherwise, in the end, it will be us who suffer and bear the consequences.

Sister Yan! Don't panic!" The encouraging words came from Chen Xiaoying

Chen Xiaoying held a steaming bowl of wontons and said, "I was busy all day yesterday, and then I went out for an infusion at night. Hurry up and eat these wontons!"

It is Chen Xiaoying, who has now become Xu Zhuoyan's personal assistant. Not only can she help Xu Zhuoyan manage many administrative tasks within the company, but Xu Zhuoyan, feeling sympathy for her as she is all alone, has also allowed her to move into the apartment rented by Liao Yonghong.

Chen Xiaoying and Du Jiang also got off the vehicle, and Du Jiang took the purchase order to find the personnel in the receiving department to coordinate the receipt of goods

Winter in Shenzhen is a dry season, characterized by a suffocating atmosphere that makes it hard to breathe, along with the grayish horizon. The subtle changes in the seasons can easily lead one to become lost in their own time, and before one realizes it, outside the window, time has already slipped by like a fleeting horse.