Reborn in the 80s: The Smart Wife with a Secret Space Chapter 1080: Career Planning

Surprise and delight filled Xinyan as every person got their red envelopes.

Once the group settled down, Xinyan got down to business: "A fresh year brings new adventures. I hope you all keep pushing hard and nail your responsibilities."

After her words, Xinyan turned to Chen Manjuan: "Aunt Chen, care to update us on your progress first?"

Chen Manjuan scanned the room and flipped open her notebook: "Last year, our fabric shop and garment store thrived, but yesterday I heard about a management shakeup at the textile plant. Supplies from them might dry up this year."

Xinyan furrowed her brow a touch upon hearing that.

She had been swamped lately since Ye Liyan took the kids to Sea City for his job, not returning until summer around June or July.

Without them around, she hadn’t visited the research institute or connected with Lin Kaixin in ages.

Their latest encounter was submitting design sketches at winter’s onset, leaving her clueless about this issue: "Let’s dig deeper into it. If supplies truly cut off, we’ll need backup options."

"We can install extra sewing stations in the backyard workshop," Chen Manjuan suggested.

Xinyan hadn’t intended major growth originally, tied up with school and limited free time.

Yet pre-New Year, she discovered the courtyard from an old suitcase bottom was her grandma’s, now transformed into a bustling commercial strip.

Grandma’s land sat prime at the street’s start, much like her purchased home, bordered by three roads. She’d chatted with Mom about revamping it, converting frontage into retail spaces.

Advance setup was essential.

She eyed Chen Manjuan: "Clear the west side yard in the front yard and establish a second workshop cluster there. Time to gear up."

Chen Manjuan showed concern: "Young Master, New Year’s barely over. Off-season means hiring extra hands racks up expenses."

Xinyan gave her a gentle smile: "I get your worries, but like you mentioned, the factory’s leadership shift hints at no more supplies. We can’t wait around.

Plus, I’m gearing up to launch additional apparel outlets. Sticking to our present workshop won’t cut it for demand, so prep for all possibilities."

Xinyan realized the factory buzz targeted her, likely jealousy over that 10% net profit cut.

Fine, if they sever ties, she wouldn’t block it—pushing yields nothing good.

Time to see Lin Kaixin and uncover the truth.

Once Sister Chen wrapped up, Xinyan shifted to Qi Baocheng.

Empowered by Xinyan’s faith, Qi Baocheng radiated assurance, shedding past insecurities: "Chongyang Mountain Villa’s development is fully done.

Pre-New Year, we laid out heaps of straw mats and burned them off.

We chopped and mulched tons of straw for deep tilling too. This winter’s boost means spring’s prior fertilizer spread will enrich the soil perfectly for any crop."

Xinyan had checked it out herself before New Year, confirming his honesty: "Good, those grape saplings I ordered are due shortly.

Now rally folks to dig planting ditches. No stress, guidance arrives with them."

Thrilled with the role, Qi Baocheng followed Xinyan devotedly: "Got it, I’ll scout the land tomorrow, get the village chief to line up workers. Work kicks off at first thaw."

Xinyan nodded: "Spring’s near, so begin the office build there. Plan’s coming soon. Site’s the one we picked before. Line up the build crew early—they must be experts."

Qi Baocheng jotted it: "Sure, I’ll reach out starting these days."