A reborn mother longs for her daughter's happiness.

Chapter 125 The Opportunity in the Baking Workshop

On a sunny but slightly sultry day, the baking production workshop welcomed a "steel lady"—Supervisor Wang. This Supervisor Wang had a neat short haircut and sharp eyes that could see through the "thoughts" of every piece of dough. In this small world of baking, she was an absolute authority.

That day, Supervisor Wang was inspecting the workshop as usual. Watching the workers frantically cutting dough, the cuts crooked and uneven, looking like they'd been gnawed by a dog, her brow furrowed deeply. "This won't do! Not only is it inefficient, but the breads are all different sizes. How are we supposed to sell them?" Supervisor Wang muttered, hands on her hips, looking every bit like a battlefield commander.

Just then, Xiao Li from the workshop came running over excitedly and said mysteriously, "Supervisor, I heard that the cutting machine that Li Yuan's company launched at the trade fair is amazing! The cut is so precise, it's like it was measured with a ruler!"

Supervisor Wang's eyes lit up, as if he saw the dawn of saving the workshop. "What? Is it really that amazing? Then we can't fall behind. I have to go and meet this Li Yuan."

Without further ado, Manager Wang arrived at Li Yuan's company. "This Li Yuan company looks quite impressive," Manager Wang thought to himself, though his face still wore an expression that said, "I'm not someone to mess with."

The young woman at the front desk saw Manager Wang and quickly came up to him: "Hello, do you have an appointment?"

Manager Wang looked up and said, "Make an appointment? I'm busy, I don't have time for that. Just tell your Chairman Li Yuan that a supervisor from the baking workshop is looking for her and wants to discuss a big business deal."

A short while later, Chairwoman Li Yuan emerged. Dressed in a well-tailored business suit, with a confident smile, Li Yuan clearly exuded the aura of a powerful woman. "Hello, I'm Li Yuan. May I ask who you are?"

Manager Wang didn't stand on ceremony: "Chairman Li, I've heard so much about you! I'm the manager of the XX Baking production workshop. I've heard that your company's cutting machines are amazing, so I've come here today to see if they're really as incredible as the legends say."

Li Yuan smiled and said, "Oh, you're in the baking business. Our equipment is definitely top-notch. How about this, I'll have our staff come with you to your factory and test it out on-site so you can see the results."

Manager Wang thought to himself, "This Li Yuan is quite straightforward. Okay, then let's see what you're capable of."

So, Li Yuan, along with several technicians, followed Supervisor Wang to the baking workshop. The workers in the workshop looked at these uninvited guests with curiosity, wondering what they were up to this time.

Li Yuan's technicians began fiddling with the machine, while Supervisor Wang stood by with his arms crossed, his eyes fixed on it, afraid of missing a single detail.

"Alright, let's begin!" The technician pressed the button, and the machine started running. Lumps of dough were fed into the machine, and soon the dough came out with neat, evenly cut surfaces, like soldiers waiting for inspection.

Manager Wang's eyes widened: "Wow, this actually works!"

Li Yuan smiled and said, "How about it, Manager Wang? Isn't our equipment pretty good?"

Manager Wang stroked his chin: "Hmm, it's not bad, but how's its stability? Don't let it break after only a few uses."

"Don't worry, our equipment has undergone rigorous testing, and its quality is absolutely guaranteed," Li Yuan assured, patting her chest.

"Okay, do it a few more times, let me see." Manager Wang was still a little worried.

The technicians performed the test several more times, and the machine ran steadily each time, maintaining precise cuts.

Manager Wang was completely convinced: "Alright, Chairman Li, I'll take this equipment!"

Li Yuan smiled and said, "Manager Wang, don't worry, our after-sales service is also very comprehensive. If you encounter any problems during use, please feel free to contact us."

Manager Wang nodded: "Okay, let's do it this way for now. I'll order a few units first. If they work well, our other baking workshops and factories will definitely buy them in the future."

A few days later, in a quiet Western restaurant on a bustling city street corner, the afternoon sun filtered through white gauze curtains, casting a soft glow on the tables by the window for the meeting. Manager Wang arrived early, dressed in a simple business suit, her short hair neatly tied back, her eyes revealing the efficiency and urgency of her busy daily life in the baking workshop. She kept glancing at her watch, her fingers lightly tapping the table, her mind racing as she pondered how to bring up the important matter of improving the baking workshop's efficiency with Chairman Li Yuan.

Before long, Chairwoman Li Yuan arrived. She was dressed in an elegant suit, her steps were steady and confident, and a faint smile graced her face. Every gesture she made exuded the aura of a powerful businesswoman.

"Chairman Li, hello! I'm sorry to have asked you out so urgently." Manager Wang quickly stood up and said with a somewhat awkward smile.

Li Yuan smiled and waved her hand, "Manager Wang, don't be so polite. It's all about business. You seem to be in such a hurry, you must have something important to discuss with me?" As she spoke, she sat down gracefully and placed her handbag aside.

Manager Wang sat up straight, his expression turning serious. "Chairman Li, to be honest, our baking workshop has been receiving more and more orders lately, but our efficiency has fallen behind. As you know, the market competition is so fierce now. If we don't improve efficiency, we won't be able to reduce our costs, and our profit margins will be squeezed smaller and smaller. We might even lose some customers."

Li Yuan nodded gently, listening attentively, her fingers lightly tracing the rim of her coffee cup. "Hmm, I understand what you're saying. Could you elaborate on where you think the problem lies?"

“Our baking process is actually quite mature, but our equipment is indeed a bit outdated and not very intelligent in operation. Take dough dividing, for example. It’s still done manually, which is not only slow, but it’s also difficult to make the weight and size of the dough pieces exactly the same. This leads to some problems in the later baking process, such as some breads being overbaked while others are not fully baked.” Manager Wang said, gesturing with his hands to help Li Yuan understand the situation more clearly.

Li Yuan frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and said, "I understand. Do you have any specific ideas or directions?"

Manager Wang's eyes lit up, and he leaned forward. "Chairman Li, I've heard that your company has always been very strong in research and development. So I was wondering if I could ask your team to help us research and see if there are any ways to improve our equipment or optimize the entire baking process to increase production efficiency. Of course, we certainly won't let you help us for nothing. If the research is successful, we are willing to establish a long-term cooperative relationship with you and purchase your company's equipment and technical services."

Li Yuan picked up her coffee cup, took a small sip, and a thoughtful look appeared in her eyes. "Manager Wang, what you said is not something we can't consider, but developing new equipment and optimizing processes requires a significant investment of manpower, resources, and time, and there's no guarantee that it will achieve the results you expect."

Supervisor Wang nodded quickly, "I understand, Chairman Li. We are also willing to bear part of the R&D costs, and we can provide detailed data and actual operating conditions from our workshop for your team's reference, which can reduce some of the blind spots in R&D."

Li Yuan put down her coffee cup and placed her hands on the table, "Hmm, it's good that you think that way. Here's what I'll do: I'll go back and discuss it with our R&D team, and see what their opinions and thoughts are. After all, this is not a small matter; it needs to be evaluated from multiple aspects such as technical feasibility and cost-effectiveness."

A hopeful smile appeared on Supervisor Wang's face. "Thank you so much, Chairman Li! I really hope we can have the opportunity to cooperate and solve this problem together. You don't know, our workshop workers are also very anxious. Everyone wants to do their job better, but without good equipment and methods, we really feel powerless."

Li Yuan smiled and said, "We're all trying to make the business a success, and I appreciate your sense of responsibility and enthusiasm for your work. Don't worry, I'll give you an answer as soon as possible. If we decide to do this project, we'll need close cooperation and joint efforts from both sides to ensure that we achieve the desired results."

Supervisor Wang nodded quickly, "Of course, we will definitely cooperate fully! We are willing to do anything to improve efficiency and take our workshop to the next level."

The two then chatted about market trends and customer needs in the baking industry, and the atmosphere gradually relaxed.

Finally, Li Yuan checked the time, stood up, and said, "Manager Wang, let's end our conversation here for today. I have a meeting to attend. Wait for my message, and I'll contact you as soon as possible."

Manager Wang quickly stood up as well, "Okay, Chairman Li, thank you for taking the time to see me! I look forward to your good news."

Watching Li Yuan's departing figure, Manager Wang felt both apprehensive and hopeful. She knew this conversation was just the beginning, but also the starting point of hope. If Li Yuan's company could help solve the efficiency issues, it would undoubtedly be a timely boon for the baking workshop, bringing more development opportunities to both parties. Meanwhile, Li Yuan, sitting in the car, was also pondering the questions Manager Wang had raised. Could the R&D team overcome these difficulties? If successful, it would be a great opportunity to expand business, but the risks were not to be ignored. This collaboration on efficiency was quietly sown in the afternoon at the Western restaurant, waiting for time to test whether it could take root, sprout, and grow strong.