"… Alright." Lan Shu hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
The paper mill they went to was still some distance away from the bridgehead of Linfu Street.
Old Madam Lin was old, so she probably wouldn't go too far away from home.
Hence, dozens of minutes later, Lan Shu and Xiao Bai had already arrived at the paper mill in Qingyang County from Changheng Street, which was three to four kilometers away.
…
Outside the door of the paper factory, in the communication room, the security guard on duty knew that the two of them were here to see the factory manager. Without a word, he stopped them outside the door!
How could the factory manager be so free? How could he meet everyone?
Even though the two of them were dressed well and looked like they came from a good family, it had nothing to do with him, the security guard!
At this moment, Lan Shu realized that she had overlooked something.
Back then, she could enter and exit the machinery factory because of her conspicuous figure. The guards knew her and knew that she was the wife of a worker.
But now, she did not have any acquaintances in the paper factory, so she could not enter at all!
Although she could not enter, Lan Shu did not give up just like that.
She planned to wait outside.
If it was the factory manager, he should have a car, right?
In that case, it would not be too difficult to find him.
It was just past work hours, and there were not many outsiders in the paper mill. There was a pair of good-looking youths standing at the door. Occasionally, there would be people coming and going, and they would always look at them.
Not far away, a mature and intellectual-looking woman in her 30s or 40s was walking toward the paper mill. She was wearing a black dress and had permed hair.
Zhang Yunjing was the director of the publicity department of the Linfu Women's Federation in Qingyang County. Today, she came to the paper factory to do homework for the women in the factory and promote the idea of gender equality.
Seeing Lan Shu and Xiao Bai, who were obviously waiting for someone at the door, Zhang Yunjing subconsciously glanced at the two of them.
But immediately after, she was surprised. "Are you the young lady from the mall yesterday morning?"
When Lan Shu heard the woman's voice and saw her walking toward them, she was also very surprised.
Her slovenly appearance yesterday was completely different from today. How could the other party recognize her?
When Zhang Yunjing stood still in front of Lan Shu, she said again, "Looks like I didn't make a mistake. It's so easy to recognize you with such a handsome young man by your side!"
At this moment, Lan Shu realized the reason why she was recognized. It was because the other party recognized Xiao Bai first!
"Are you guys at the paper mill for something?" Zhang Yunjing asked.
Zhang Yunjing had a good impression of the young lady after seeing her get angry at the scumbag yesterday.
Therefore, if the young lady was facing problems, she would help if she could.
Lan Shu didn't expect the big sister she met so casually to be so kind-hearted!
She was overjoyed and said with a natural smile, "Sister, I have something to do inside. Can you bring us in?"
"Sure, but first you guys have to tell me what's going on. Maybe I can help?"
Zhang Yunjing felt that the young lady and the young man might be looking for jobs.
Nowadays, state-owned enterprises such as paper mills and machinery factories did not have vacancies. But the women's federation might still be able to hire people.
Yesterday, she saw that the young lady was clear about her likes and dislikes. She dared to voice out too. She should have some knowledge judging from her speech and actions, so she was very suitable to work in the women's federation!
Lan Shu did not know what Zhang Yunjing was thinking, but she wanted to enter the paper mill. Perhaps the elder sister in front of her could help her.
Therefore, she revealed some of her intentions after some consideration.
"I previously learned that there's a department in the paper factory that specializes in producing toilet paper. I'm here to meet the factory manager. I have some thoughts on the next development direction of toilet paper."
"Oh?" Zhang Yunjing was surprised to hear this explanation.
The young lady was not here to look for a job but to see the factory manager directly?
Furthermore…
What she said about the next development direction of toilet paper was interesting.
"Can you elaborate further?" Zhang Yunjing was very interested in this matter.
Seeing this, Lan Shu couldn't help but guess who this big sister in front of her was.
Ordinary people would not be interested in the development of toilet paper. Judging from her appearance, could it be that this big sister was one of the leaders of the paper factory?
After all, those who could bring people into the paper mill without hesitation were most likely not ordinary grassroots employees of the paper mill.
With a guess, Lan Shu said a few more words.
"The main audience for toilet paper is women. They definitely consume a lot more toilet paper than men, so can't we specifically target women for the next development of toilet paper? That's why I'm here."
Upon hearing that the young lady's reason for coming to the paper mill was related to womanhood, Zhang Yunjing, as the director of the publicity department of the women's federation, was even more interested in her intentions!
"So how are you going to change the existing toilet paper?" she asked.
Lan Shu did not continue.
She smiled. "As for the details… Can we go in first?"
Her purpose for coming to the paper factory today was to go in and meet the factory manager, not to talk to an unknown person at the entrance of the factory.
Zhang Yunjing understood what the young lady meant. She nodded and walked to the security room.
Then, she turned around and waved at Lan Shu, indicating that they could enter.
It was so easy to enter?
Lan Shu was slightly stunned. Looking at this big sister in front of her now, she felt even more that she should be a leader of the paper factory!
After walking into the paper factory, Lan Shu didn't need to look for anyone at all. She was directly led by the big sister to the factory manager's office.
Throughout the conversation, Lan Shu learned that this big sister's name was Zhang Yunjing. She worked at the women's federation. She would go to various factories to do publicity work almost every month, so she was very familiar with the paper mill.
Ten minutes later, Zhang Yunjing, Lan Shu, and Xiao Bai arrived at the factory manager's office together.
At this moment, the factory manager was having a meeting in the conference room downstairs and needed them to wait for a while.
Lan Shu was not in a hurry. Under the arrangement of the factory manager's secretary, she and Zhang Yunjing sat quietly in a row of chairs at the side of the office and waited patiently.
Zhang Yunjing could not help but wonder. The young lady knew how to upgrade toilet paper, but she would not tell her if she did not see the factory manager.
Hence, she brought up the argument between Lan Shu and her ex-husband at the mall yesterday.
Regarding this matter, other ladies might feel that their divorce should not be publicized, but Lan Shu did not have any scruples.
Lan Shu told her everything, including her engagement with Xu Yunjie three years ago, how her family supported him through school, her marriage with Xu Yunjie after he graduated, as well as how he ignored her and despised her after.
Zhang Yunjing did not expect the young lady in front of her to have experienced so much despite her young age.
What the young lady said about Xu Yunjie's actions made her, who worked in the women's federation and advocated equality between men and women, unable to stand it!
"Sister Lan Shu, although your experience is unfortunate, in my opinion, this matter is simply a classic example of why we have to remind women not to be blind to their feelings and soberly recognize their feelings!"
"Can I write about this matter anonymously and publish it in the newspaper for more women to see?" Zhang Yunjing asked.