Ruling the Historical Romance Novel as the Female Supporting Character-Chapter 364: A Good Husband

Upon hearing this, Qin Kaize’s expression improved slightly, though he still appeared indifferent. Su Yijia smiled casually, "The factory director will earn 150 a month, plus a bonus of 50. If the factory performs well in the future, salaries will continue to rise."

As she secured her interests, she also aimed to negotiate a better salary for Zhu Zirui. The two islanders sat up straight, anxiously glancing at Pang Jingling, fearful he might agree too easily. Two hundred a month was the equivalent of eight salaries.

Pang Jingling’s brow furrowed deeply. "How about we start with 120 for the first three months, with a 30 bonus? After three months, if the factory is profitable, we’ll raise it to 150 with a 50 bonus, and the tickets will still be for two."

This was a compromise they had reached after much deliberation. To outsiders, it might seem a bit trivial, but they had no other options. If they didn’t take the plunge, the islanders would soon stir up trouble. They had worked hard for half a month, only for a storm to wipe out their crops, worsening their already dire situation.

The entire team was betting on their future; if the factory succeeded, everyone would benefit. Xia Weiguo would have a significant accomplishment to add to his resume.

"Don’t worry, the people I recommend are absolutely reliable," Su Yijia said with a smile, handing an envelope to Pang Jingling.

"You prepared this in advance?" he asked, surprised.

"Of course! I wanted to avoid making you run around after we settled everything."

This was something Qin Kaize had helped her prepare, and she had almost thought she wouldn’t need it. Pang Jingling felt a bit more reassured. Having a partner who was thorough in their planning was much better than a girl who only knew design. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

However, the more competent Su Yijia appeared, the more Pang Jingling felt that she would be the best choice for the factory director. As he looked through the materials, he was astonished to see the first entry. "This person transitioned from the team? He was discharged due to injury, and he’s 30 and still unmarried?"

He was pleased that the individual came from the team, especially since Zhu Zirui had spent three years as an ordinary worker in Hu City before being promoted to director and held that position for two years.

"Initially, he wasn’t thinking about it. He didn’t want to rush into a relationship and then have children, feeling it would be irresponsible to the woman. After being injured for a long time, he didn’t want to hold back any other women," Qin Kaize explained.

Xia Weiguo nodded in agreement. "Zirui? He’s clever and responsible. He’ll do well managing the new factory."

"Really? That’s fantastic!" Pang Jingling and his group broke into wide smiles, their worries fading. They had thought Comrade Su was merely recommending a friend, but it turned out she genuinely cared about the factory’s success, which made them feel more at ease.

After finalizing their plans, Qin Kaize called Zhu Zirui to confirm. The next day, he resigned from his job, packed his things, and took the train to join them.

"Boss! I knew following you was the right choice! I’m only thirty and already a factory director, with my salary tripled!" Zhu Zirui exclaimed, beaming as he spotted Qin Kaize at the alley’s entrance. However, he quickly halted when he saw Qin Kaize carrying groceries in one hand and holding Su Yijia’s hand with the other.

"This job was arranged by your sister-in-law," Qin Kaize said coolly, giving Zhu Zirui a look that indicated his disapproval of his enthusiasm.

"Thank you, Sister-in-law!" Zhu Zirui straightened up and bowed earnestly to Su Yijia. She felt a bit embarrassed by his formality. "It’s just an eighty-person factory, not a major factory. I probably manage fewer people than you did as a director."

"It’s not about how many people I manage; what matters is that I can showcase my abilities. You gave me this opportunity, Sister-in-law," Zhu Zirui emphasized sincerely.

Moreover, the boss mentioned that inviting him was a step toward individual economic freedom, encouraging him to run the factory well and gain experience for potential future roles in the boss and sister-in-law’s company.

"Alright, let’s head inside. Your sister-in-law will discuss the details with you while I prepare dinner," Qin Kaize interrupted, noticing beads of sweat forming on Su Yijia’s forehead. He pulled her along to their small courtyard, ignoring any further chatter from Zhu Zirui.

He turned on the fan towards Su Yijia’s seat and opened a bottle of drink, handing it to her. Zhu Zirui felt out of place witnessing such devoted husbandry from his boss and quickly realized he shouldn’t linger in their home.

"Why are you still standing there?" Qin Kaize glanced at Zhu Zirui. "Hurry up and finish your conversation; I don’t want to spoil Jiajia’s appetite later."

Wiping his sweat, Zhu Zirui rushed into the living room. "Okay, you go ahead and cook," Su Yijia waved at Qin Kaize, noticing his overly watchful demeanor that made Zhu Zirui hesitant to speak.

With his gaze lowered, Qin Kaize concealed a fleeting shadow in his eyes but said nothing further, heading to the kitchen with the ingredients. Zhu Zirui felt an odd chill down his spine.

"When Kaize called you, he already briefed you on the situation here. I’m not too familiar with it either. But don’t worry, I’ve arranged for you to personally select employees from the islanders each time. Anyone whose family has a history of misconduct won’t be hired," Su Yijia reassured him, handing him a notebook filled with her new designs.

"In this current climate, slippers aren’t selling well, so we’re focusing on hair accessories for girls instead."