12dz Chapter 1233 Lisa's Request
Chapter 1233 Lisa's Request
Wang Lemei was slightly taken aback. "But I saw that what Xiaoyu said at the Ye family carried a lot of weight! Both Ye Qiang and her father-in-law Ye Sheng respected Xiaoyu very much."
Liu Meilan smiled, her tone now tinged with approval. "The Ye family's businesses had already been established before Xiaoyu even married into the family! Therefore, none of this has anything to do with Xiaoyu. The reason Xiaoyu has influence in the Ye family now is because she is capable and has earned recognition!"
"The wealth that Xiaoyu and Yeqiang created after their marriage is their shared wealth! Therefore, Xiaoyu didn't think about adding to their existing wealth, because her father-in-law could handle it. So she insisted on building her own career outside, which she worked hard for every day and which belongs entirely to her."
"This is her confidence, and also the economic foundation that will enable her to bear and withstand everything in the future! So there's a reason why Xiaoyu works so hard. Fortunately, our cooperation is going very well, our business is developing rapidly, and we've achieved a win-win situation."
Wang Lemei suddenly realized, "So that's how it is! I was so narrow-minded! When I was selling clothes before, I often saw wealthy women coming to shop, and they would always use their husbands' cards, and I thought it was perfectly normal—many of them had worked hard together with their husbands to achieve their wealth!"
"Some women marry rich men, and the price they pay to get things from men is much higher! They use all sorts of methods. So, it's always more reassuring to have money earned by yourself!"
In the new era, the development of productivity has enabled women to participate in social work. Women's value is not only reflected through marriage and childbirth, but also through working outside the home and starting their own businesses.
Women shine in all walks of life, including the business world.
Balancing family and career is a challenge that women in the new era must face.
Many people believe that women in the new era have more choices and do not need to have children.
Liu Meilan, on the other hand, had more choices, but she knew clearly what she wanted. So once she made up her mind, she would actively pursue it and always persevere and cherish it.
Like fashion icon Lisa, who is ambitious and driven, she holds a very important position in the fashion world. She does everything she can to excel in her work.
To avoid being replaced, she refused to have children. She had a boyfriend with whom she had a very good relationship, but they eventually broke up; even her fiancé, with whom she was engaged, canceled the wedding because of family reasons.
Lisa was very young then, and she felt she could own the whole world. If this man didn't support her, other men would; she could even do without a man for the sake of her career.
But when she finally possessed all of this, she looked back and realized she was already 35 years old.
My former classmates and friends have not only gotten married, but also have children.
At first, she could convince herself that "children are troublesome and will hinder a woman's career," but later she found that those who were married and had children also had good jobs and careers.
They might not earn as much money, but they own a house and a car, and live a comfortable life. Their eyes are full of composure, unlike her hurried pace. So Lisa began to examine her own life!
She kept telling herself that the scenery along her journey was more beautiful, but deep down she kept envying the paths others had taken.
Lisa knew this was wrong, but the feeling was getting stronger and stronger.
While they were talking about Lisa, Liu Meilan received a call from Lisa. "Dear Lisa, why are you calling me at this hour?"
Lisa's clear and pleasant voice came from the other end of the phone, "Of course it's for the pearls!"
Liu Meilan raised an eyebrow slightly, "My pearls haven't been harvested yet this year!"
“That’s why I’m placing my order in advance!” Lisa smiled. “I know your pearl farming has expanded, and this year I need to purchase three times the number of pearls as last year! And I want the top quality ones!”
Liu Meilan raised an eyebrow. "The number of top-quality pearls is limited. Even if I expand the scale of my pearl farming, I may not have as many as I imagine! These pearls grow in the sea, so I have no way of knowing their quality in advance!"
Lisa had great confidence in Liu Meilan. "You may not believe in yourself, but I believe in you! The fact that you have the confidence to establish so many breeding bases is enough to prove that you have the relevant technology, otherwise you wouldn't have done it! Your money didn't grow on trees, and you don't want to waste it!"
It has to be said, Lisa was right.
Liu Meilan is certain that the pearls from the aquaculture farm will have a bumper harvest this year, but good things shouldn't be sold too quickly; they should wait for a better price.
Lisa blinked. "Anyway, I've received a mission to buy more South China Sea pearls! Meilan, I'll pre-order them for you, and you must prioritize selling them to me! As for the price, it should be the same as last year. Don't lower the price just because you've increased your cultivation volume!"
Liu Meilan asked curiously, "Many villagers on the island are cultivating pearls. Don't you buy them?"
Lisa replied, "The pearls I bought from the villagers last year were of good quality, especially the top-quality pearls. When I first bought them, they were similar to the pearls from your village, but after six months, their luster became duller! What could be the reason for this?"
Lisa was very puzzled.
Liu Meilan, of course, wouldn't tell her the real reason. "I don't know either. The ocean is too mysterious; there are many things that can't be explained! Let's leave it to the gods and God!"
Lisa didn't want to beat around the bush with Liu Meilan. "I want to buy the best quality pearls this year from you; I also want to get the next-grade or mid-range ones from you!"
At this moment, Wang Lemei suddenly asked, "Lisa, aren't you going to buy the pearls from the villagers on the island?"
Lisa chuckled awkwardly. "Although I don't know the specific reason, the results came from headquarters: the pearls we bought from the villagers, while they were indeed South China Sea pearls, were still not good enough for a perfectionist designer!"
"Furthermore, with your pearls as a comparison, these proud designers will naturally want to use the best materials, so we are not planning to acquire those pearls this year!"
Liu Meilan sighed, "That's just how capitalists are!"
Lisa chuckled. "Don't say that. It's survival of the fittest! Our company makes high-end luxury products. If the materials we use aren't as good as others, we'll lose a lot of high-end customers! High-end customers aren't stupid. They're willing to spend more money, but they have to make sure it's worth it and that they get good quality products. If they pay a high price for something that's not as good as what others get for a lower price, wouldn't they be fools?"
“Okay, I’m going out to sea in the next few days to check on the pearl farming situation!” Liu Meilan replied. “I’ll confirm the quantity and price of the pearls with you when I get back!”
Lisa nodded and said, "Okay! I was the first to contact you, so you must prioritize supplying me!"
Liu Meilan smiled and nodded, "I understand! We'll talk about it when we get back. I hope we can both get what we want this year!"