Adored by Him: My Blissful Days as the Girl Next Door-Chapter 420 - 419: Trusting Me Is Not Wrong

The main warehouse hasn’t been relocated for years due to its convenient location. Initially, it only rented a two-story storefront, but as the business expanded and required more storage space, they acquired the adjacent storefront, knocked through the walls, and combined them into a large warehouse.

To ensure the warehouse’s safety, Shi Yang and Qu Chaozong have put in a lot of effort. They installed security doors and surveillance, and later even connected a burglar alarm directly to the police station. Additionally, they installed the latest fire-fighting facilities.

When Zhao Meimei came for the first time, she was amazed and said that the main warehouse was like a museum, only missing the laser beams from TV shows.

So when Shi Yang parked the car in the spot in front of the warehouse, Liu Xiue had already come out to greet him.

Liu Xiue was very happy, smiled, and greeted him, "Why did you suddenly come over?"

Shi Yang got off the car and carried the fruit he bought halfway, "I was just passing by, thought I’d stop by to take a look, and there’s something I want to talk to you about."

Liu Xiue took the fruit and said, "We’re busy with inventory checks right now, and everyone’s really tied up. I can’t leave, so why don’t we talk here?"

Shi Yang: "It’s windy outside, let’s talk in my car."

Liu Xiue took the fruit inside, explained to the others, and then followed Shi Yang into the car.

Shi Yang got straight to the point, "Aunt, the sales peak is coming soon. I think it’s too tiring for you to handle the transfers and deliveries for all three stores by yourself. I plan to promote someone as your assistant, so you just need to keep accounts and convey instructions as needed."

Liu Xiue was taken aback, "No need, if you promote someone, you’ll have to raise their salary? Including me, there are already six people in the warehouse. If you promote someone, you’ll have to hire another person, and then there’s another paycheck."

Shi Yang persuaded, "Aunt, even though it means spending a bit more on wages, the efficiency will also increase significantly. Besides, I mainly don’t want you to be too exhausted." 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Liu Xiue felt warm inside but still didn’t see the necessity, "I know you’re being filial, but honestly, we can manage, and I don’t do much. They’re all quite diligent and easy to manage."

Shi Yang had anticipated Liu Xiue would say that, so he immediately changed his approach, "I want to promote a newcomer not only for that reason. Part of it is because Wenda plans to take advantage of Children’s Day to do a promotional event to clear out the inventory accumulated over the past two years. It’ll definitely be busy, and we’ll need people for sorting and inventory both before and after."

Upon hearing this, Liu Xiue was somewhat swayed, realizing Shi Yang had a point. There is indeed a large stock of old goods in the warehouse. Transporting it all at once to the store isn’t practical, so there’ll be a need to shuttle back and forth, and lacking people would undoubtedly cause delays.

Shi Yang noticed Liu Xiue was inclined to compromise and quickly added, "Moreover, if the clearance sale on Children’s Day goes well, we’ll continue with similar events during National Day and New Year’s until the inventory is completely cleared. After all, the stock is also money, not to mention the fall and winter new arrivals. The warehouse won’t manage without enough hands."

The main reason Liu Xiue opposed promoting someone was the fear of Shi Yang spending more money. Now, after listening to his analysis, she realized the gravity of the situation and nodded in agreement, "Alright, I’ll listen to you on this matter."

Shi Yang smiled, "I came over to ask who you think would be suitable. It should be someone who handles things smoothly, is dedicated and responsible, and gets along well with you."

Although the warehouse is small, if two managers don’t get along, it could affect work efficiency.

Liu Xiue thought for a moment and suggested, "Li Tian. He’s quite capable of organizing things, does his work meticulously, and has good relationships with everyone in the warehouse. He’s also very honest."

Shi Yang, "Alright, let’s go with Li Tian then."

After arranging the warehouse matters, Shi Yang chatted with Liu Xiue for a while before driving back to the company. Halfway there, he got stuck in traffic and suddenly remembered something, so he called Qu Chaozong.

The call was answered almost as soon as it was dialed.

Shi Yang laughed, "You pick up quickly!"

Qu Chaozong, "I was just on my phone, what’s up?"

Shi Yang asked, "I heard you played hero and saved the beauty last night?"

Qu Chaozong laughed, "Wow, news travels fast!"

Shi Yang said, "Meimei called me at noon, saying Peng Hui wants to pull her along this afternoon to bring something over to thank you."

Qu Chaozong paused for a moment, "Is that really necessary?"

Shi Yang, "Peng Hui is quite straightforward, probably doesn’t want to owe you a favor. After all, in everyone’s eyes, she let you down in the past with Peng Rui."

Qu Chaozong jokingly cursed, "Jeez, making it sound like I’m a throwaway!"

Shi Yang, "But, I think you should find an opportunity to give the old man a heads up about your past with Peng Rui and helping Peng Hui yesterday."

Qu Chaozong, "Is that necessary?"

Shi Yang confidently said, "It’s very necessary, trust me. Many things catch you off guard simply because you didn’t prep beforehand."

Qu Chaozong hesitated, "I’m just worried the old man will overthink it, and Peng Hui just wants to express gratitude. Bringing it up may be counterproductive."

Shi Yang reminded him, "Chaozi, you must know that Peng Rui is also at the central hospital now. If you can meet Peng Hui, you’re likely to run into Peng Rui too. You know her current situation."

Shi Yang’s tone was very solemn, "There’s something I never told you because I didn’t think it was necessary, but thinking about it now, I should. Last time, when you helped Peng Rui and it ended up with the police, Peng Rui mentioned to me that she was considering getting back together with you."

Qu Chaozong fell silent.

Shi Yang advised, "If you don’t give the old man and Zhang Xin a heads up, once Peng Rui finds you, whatever she says or does, it’ll be too late to explain later. Some things can’t be explained, and even if they can, feelings will be hurt. What would the old man think of you then? And we don’t even need to mention Zhang Xin; avoiding such situations beforehand is best to prevent trouble."

Qu Chaozong suddenly laughed, "Now I see why you can be the big boss, and I can only be a shareholder."

Shi Yang snapped at him, "Get lost! I’m serious! I’m just looking out for you!"

Qu Chaozong agreed, "Alright, I’ll talk to them now."

Only then did Shi Yang feel relieved and hang up the phone.