Wu Hui’s invitation

"Alright, then I'll trouble you, Assistant Shen."

Meng Xiuhong did not refuse.

For one, she was quite curious about what the Tomorrow Cafeteria at Mingri Group was like; after all, she had heard that the employee cafeteria at Changfeng Garment Factory had excellent food, and it was even said that the chefs there had been poached from star-rated hotels.

She was somewhat skeptical about this; poaching star chefs from star-rated hotels just to cook employee meals didn't seem very realistic no matter how she thought about it.

But it was definitely delicious, though perhaps not quite at the level of star-rated chefs.

Chatting as they went, the two entered the elevator, arrived at the 17th floor, and retrieved their elevator cards.

The two continued down and headed straight for the Tomorrow Cafeteria.

"This is it."

Shen Rou pointed to the storefront ahead, where the plaque above the door bore the four large characters for Tomorrow Cafeteria.

"Let's go in."

Saying this, she led Meng Xiuhong inside.

Upon entering the Tomorrow Cafeteria, Shen Rou briefly introduced the environment, then took Meng Xiuhong directly to the serving area.

"Manager Meng, the food is all over here. There are trays in the disinfection cabinet over there. You can choose whatever you want to eat, just be careful not to waste any. There are various drinks in the refrigerators on both sides; feel free to grab whatever you like."

Meng Xiuhong nodded upon hearing this, though her heart was once again shocked by the lavishness of Mingri Group.

Food like this was definitely made by star-rated chefs.

She had seen the decorative carving on a vegetable dish, and that craftsmanship was certainly not something an ordinary chef could achieve.

She scanned the Tomorrow Cafeteria—the bright decor, the refrigerators every five meters, and the eight meat and vegetable dishes in front of her. Even a restaurant wouldn't meet this level of standard.

Just as she picked up a tray and prepared to serve herself, three people entered the cafeteria, heading straight toward the serving area.

Once the three drew near, Shen Rou greeted them, then pointed to Meng Xiuhong beside her.

"This is Meng Xiuhong, the manager of Zhenhao Canned Goods, which is now a subsidiary of our Mingri Group."

"These three are Wei Yan, Fang Chang, and Zhao Bowen from Cangxue Games."

After the introductions were finished, she waved her hand.

"I have things to do, you all chat."

Saying this, she walked deeper into the cafeteria. It was noon now, and she still had to pick up President Chen's lunch.

As the president of a company, his meals would certainly differ from the cafeteria's.

Although President Chen had never mentioned these matters, as employees, they would naturally take the initiative to handle them.

At the cafeteria table, "Manager Meng, since you are now a manager at Mingri Group, we can consider ourselves colleagues. If you encounter any difficulties or problems in the company, feel free to come to us at any time."

Wei Yan set down his tray and smiled at Meng Xiuhong, who was sitting opposite him.

"Many thanks, Manager Wei."

Meng Xiuhong nodded, suddenly recalling what Assistant Shen had told her.

If she had any doubts about President Chen's arrangements, she could ask Wei Yan. Just now in the office, she had been unable to figure out why President Chen wasn't coming out to address the reputation of Zhenhao Canned Goods.

It wouldn't hurt to ask Wei Yan, who was right in front of her, what the reason was.

Thinking of this, she looked up at Wei Yan.

"Manager Wei, I do have a question I would like to consult with you about."

"Please, go ahead!"

Wei Yan put down the piece of meat he had just picked up and looked at Meng Xiuhong with a serious expression.

"The situation is this: our Zhenhao Canned Goods…"

Meng Xiuhong briefly recounted the whole story, then looked at Wei Yan with confusion.

"What exactly is the intention behind President Chen's method of ignoring it?"

"So that's how it is. The matter is very simple; you've made it too complicated."

Wei Yan's eyes flickered. This period had been truly too quiet; Cangxue Games had been developing steadily without any major changes.

Luo Xiao and Wang Bin had both gone out to film a movie, and Li Shen and Wu Yu had also been sent to pick up and drop off elderly people in poverty.

Recently, it had just been him, Fang Chang, and Zhao Bowen coming to the cafeteria to eat.

So much so that no one had come to consult him about problems these past few days.

Since he had finally encountered one today, he naturally had to explain it well.

He reached out, picked up the mineral water beside him, and took a sip.

"First point: using time to let customers forget about this matter is not a problem. After all, with the current situation regarding Zhenhao Canned Goods, coupled with the food safety issue, we are currently at the center of the storm; no matter what we do, not many people will believe it."

"And what President Chen calls 'not solving it' doesn't mean doing nothing."

"Renovating the workshop, acquiring new land, improving the quality of raw materials… and so on; many things require time for you to complete."

"All these things indicate that President Chen's underlying intention is to redefine the positioning of Zhenhao Canned Goods. To transform it from a small canned goods brand that needs to engage in price wars into a high-end canned goods brand."

"However, this is a long process; it's not enough to just improve raw materials and raise the price."

"It also requires you to constantly improve your canned goods formula, ensuring both the quality of the raw materials and the taste of the canned goods."

"So during this time, President Chen's meaning is for you not to think too much. The most important things right now are the construction of the Canned Food Factory and the improvement of the canned goods. Moreover, after the land next to the Canned Food Factory is acquired, it will surely involve expansion, which is something you need to prepare for in advance."

"When the Canned Food Factory grows stronger in the future, and there are no problems with either quality or standards, do you think there will still be any difficulty in resolving the reputation issue at that time?"

Listening to Wei Yan's explanation, Meng Xiuhong nodded slightly, her eyes showing approval.

"Many thanks, Manager Wei. When I go back, I will definitely improve the canned goods and develop the construction of the Canned Food Factory."

"No need for thanks. In Mingri Group, mutual help between our various companies is expected. Once you enter the Manager Group Chat and get to know things slowly, you'll understand."

Wei Yan smiled and then lowered his head to eat.

…

Nanhe Coffee (Brick and Stone Store)

"Please, have a seat, you two!"

Wu Hui looked at Yang Yaoyao and Liu Weiwei as they entered the coffee shop, enthusiastically gesturing toward the seats at the coffee table.

"President Wu, if it's still the same terms as before, I don't think there's any need to talk."

Yang Yaoyao did not sit down immediately; she looked at Wu Hui with a serious gaze.

The last time the two sides discussed terms, they hadn't reached an agreement. Originally, she had intended to settle things over the phone before coming over for a detailed face-to-face discussion.

But the other party insisted on meeting, so she had no choice but to come. However, to save time, she still wanted to ask clearly.

Furthermore, before coming, she had already consulted President Li Shen for his opinion.

This time, wanting exclusive sales rights was not as simple as it had been before; at the very least, the price would have to be increased several-fold.