Chapter 142: The Opportunity for the Rise of Twin Gods Village

"Hey, have you heard? There's a real powerhouse at this year's Canton Fair."

"You mean the Lanfang Toy Factory? They managed to hire a championship team for their advertising; it’s no surprise they’re making waves."

"It’s not about the toy factory. It’s about a little girl playing there. I heard that because of her, they closed a deal worth 50 million US dollars. The leaders of the Canton Fair even went over personally to congratulate them."

"Are you kidding me? Do you even know what 50 million means? That’s nearly 400 million yuan!"

"Believe it or not, I heard it straight from my brother-in-law. He works there."

Everyone loves a bit of gossip, and as soon as Liu Yueguang led his team to offer congratulations, the news spread like wildfire.

Inside Meeting Room 96, there were mixed emotions. While Zhang Tianfeng chatted and laughed with the Canton Fair officials, Wang Tiancai stood nearby, looking worried.

Li Yuehe handed him a glass of champagne and asked with a smile, "What’s with that look? Aren't you happy about such a massive order?"

"I'm not unhappy, just a bit concerned."

The 50-million-dollar order was split among six foreign delegations, each signing a contract for at least three phases, with the longest spanning six. By their latest count, the first phase alone required the Lanfang Toy Factory to produce 6 million items. Once you accounted for production costs, shipping, defect rates, and other variables, no one knew for sure if they were actually turning a profit.

"I thought you were worried about getting fired by the boss, but this is what’s bothering you?" Li Yuehe sat down gently beside him. "You’ve worked for him for so long; don't you know him by now? He’s never one to take a loss."

"I know, but we can't rely on him forever. We are his employees, and we’re supposed to share his burdens. Lately, I've felt like I’m useless. Anything I do, anyone could replace me."

Zhang Tianfeng, having finished his meeting and seen off the officials, happened to overhear this. He walked over with a smile and said, "Your worries are unnecessary."

"Boss, please, sit." Wang Tiancai quickly offered his chair.

Zhang Tianfeng sat down. "You don't need to worry too much about this. Once I’ve chosen you, I won't change my mind halfway through. I value your potential and your ability to learn, not just your current achievements. Besides, once this fair ends, I’ll be heading off to school, and I won't be able to keep such a close watch on the factory’s affairs."

"To prevent you from running my factory into the ground while I’m gone, I’ve secured about half a year’s worth of orders for you. This will give you enough time to adjust, reflect on your shortcomings, and improve step by step."

"Boss, I..." Wang Tiancai was at a loss for words.

The memory of the incident in Hong Kong, where he had taken the fall, was still fresh. Since then, Zhang Tianfeng had focused on mentoring him, investing so much without ever asking for anything in return. The four of them were deeply moved.

"If you don't know what to say, then don't say anything. Like I said, I value your potential for the future." Zhang Tianfeng stood up. "Get back to work. Instead of worrying, prove it with action and clear those doubts away."

"Understood. We'll get back to it."

As Wang Tiancai and Li Yuehe left, Gao Ran walked in with Yun Qian. She had become the little girl's personal bodyguard, following her everywhere.

"Boss Zhang, your management style is quite impressive."

"You flatter me. Does Miss Gao Ran have any suggestions?"

"No suggestions, just thinking: if you're willing to play the long game with your subordinates, why not try that approach with me?"

Lately, Gao Ran had been getting annoyed with her father, Qin Lin. Every time they met, he urged her to be cautious and reserved; even over the phone, he demanded she follow the rules or else he'd lock her up. She was tired of his nagging. Of course, she knew why he was doing it, but she couldn't suppress the impulse in her heart—especially after their relationship had reached a level of "negative distance."

Zhang Tianfeng gave a bitter smile. "Ranran, that is indeed my fault. Let’s have a proper talk after the Canton Fair ends, all right?"

"Fine, I'll wait for you." Gao Ran took Yun Qian’s hand and walked out.

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, it was the final day of the Canton Fair—October 26th, in the afternoon. The core staff of the Lanfang Toy Factory were all at their booth, hoping to secure one last order before the fair closed. In the conference room, contracts were being processed by experts and filed away as the final totals were calculated.

When the last order was tallied, Gao Ran took off her glasses and said, "It's done. From the third day of the fair until now, the total value of contracts signed between Lanfang Toy Factory and foreign visitors is 88.68 million US dollars. Ten of those foreign teams have already paid their initial deposits, totaling 6.88 million US dollars."

A cheer erupted. Yun Qian, however, tilted her head, pondering for a long time. She quietly ran up to Gao Ran and asked, "Sister, why didn't they pay everything at once when they bought the things?"

Gao Ran pulled the little girl onto her lap and tapped her nose. "That’s because it’s our first time working with them. Those uncles and aunties from abroad are worried about our reliability, so they keep the initial payment low. As long as our goods meet the requirements in the contract, they will pay us the rest."

"Oh, so this is risk sharing, right?"

"Exactly. Qianqian is so smart."

"No, I heard it from Big Brother."

Being petted, Yun Qian felt a tickle and squirmed in Gao Ran's arms. The two of them, one big and one small, began to play around in their seats.

Everyone was celebrating. This trade volume was beyond anything any enterprise had achieved in previous years. Even if the total were cut in half, no one else could compare.

"Congratulations to you all. You have made history." Zhang Tianfeng pushed a cart of champagne into the room and turned to Liu Yueguang on his left. "Director Liu, why don't you do the honors?"

"Then I thank Boss Zhang for giving me the opportunity to speak." Liu Yueguang stepped forward and looked at the group. "Friends, you’ve done a great job. This time, you’ve really brought glory to our Canton Fair."

"To celebrate the new record set by Lanfang Toy Factory, the committee has decided to grant every employee a certificate of honor and a bonus of 500 yuan."

With the announcement of the bonus, the crowd cheered even louder. 500 yuan was a significant amount—it was equivalent to half a month's salary at the factory. In previous years, there had never been bonuses at the fair, but Zhang Tianfeng’s impact had been too great to ignore.

To this day, many still couldn't understand how a small, modular toy could hold such immense business potential. Of course, that didn't stop them from wanting to make money. Even if they didn't grasp the underlying logic, someone had already cleared the path. If they just followed along, they might not get the biggest piece of the pie, but they were sure to get a taste.

After celebrating with the staff for a while, Liu Yueguang pulled Zhang Tianfeng aside and pointed at Yun Qian. "Boss Zhang, can you make the call to have this little girl become our honorary image ambassador for the Canton Fair?"

"Why?" Even Zhang Tianfeng was caught off guard by the suggestion.

"Because this little girl is truly remarkable."

For the past few days, Zhang Tianfeng had been so busy with the fair and focusing on the foreign clients that he had ignored the outside news. If he had picked up any newspaper at a newsstand, he would have seen a young girl with big eyes speaking to foreigners on the front page. Above the photo was a striking headline: *[If the youth are strong, the country is strong; this generation has stood up.]*

"Are you saying that the country and society have turned their eyes toward Shuangshen Village?"

"Yes. When I arrived today, the provincial leaders specifically called to tell me that they are already studying how to support Shuangshen Village."

"If you have time, you should take Yun Qian to meet the leaders. With her eloquence, she will surely help them finalize a plan much faster."

"Boss Zhang, you must hurry. This is the chance for Shuangshen Village to rise; don't let it slip away."