At noon, in a private room of a high-end restaurant in the county town.
Qin Chuan and Li Ya were having lunch with Ye Qingping's family.
Laughter and joy filled the private room during the meal.
Upon learning that Qin Chuan was the savior who rescued her sister-in-law and her child, and that he also had a good relationship with Ye Huai'an, Wu Qili became extremely enthusiastic towards Qin Chuan.
Qin Chuan also gradually learned from the conversation that Ye Qingping's wife was also a member of the system, though not in a high position, only a section chief in the Bureau of Industry and Commerce.
Her workplace was in Tianjin, as she was originally from Tianjin.
After lunch, Qin Chuan and Li Ya bid farewell and left.
That evening, at seven o'clock, the large cafeteria of Xinhua Electronics Factory, which had been seen just the day before, was completely transformed.
The interior and exterior walls of the cafeteria were adorned with vibrant banners and lanterns, creating a festive and joyous atmosphere, reminiscent of a New Year's celebration.
The exterior was similar, with red lanterns and colorful flags everywhere, showcasing the festive spirit of the New Year.
Inside the large cafeteria, over three hundred employees were already seated.
They were arranged ten per table, with various fruits, snacks, drinks, and melon seeds laid out, creating a lively atmosphere.
Everyone had been eagerly anticipating this moment for a long time.
They chattered amongst themselves, discussing what events would unfold that evening and what benefits their boss would bestow upon the employees.
Many had already spotted numerous exquisite gift boxes piled around the temporary stage, which were quite enticing.
At seven-thirty, a group of people entered through the main entrance of the cafeteria. The previously boisterous hall instantly fell silent.
Under the gaze of countless eyes, a handsome young boss, impeccably dressed in a suit and standing tall, led the way.
Behind him followed a large contingent of the leadership team: Ye Meiyun, Xu Ronghua, Li Chunsheng, Ge Lan, Liu Shengli, Liu Kaihe, Jiang Wanpeng, Fei Lian, Meng Qing, Zhang Haiyang, Miao Nan, Shen Weiguo, and others.
"Good evening, everyone!"
Qin Chuan ascended the temporary stage, with Ye Meiyun and the other leaders seated in the front row.
"Tonight marks the first annual gala of Xinhua Electronics Factory, and also the first grand gathering for all of us brothers and sisters!"
"This is a very meaningful occasion, and from now on, the day before New Year's Eve will be our annual gala day for Xinhua Electronics Factory."
Qin Chuan held the microphone, standing on the stage, his voice loud and clear, reaching everyone's ears.
All eyes were focused on him, their faces filled with undisguised excitement and joy.
"Over the past year, our electronics factory has grown from a mere handful of people to a scale of three hundred and fifty-four employees, and we are steadily expanding our workforce."
"What does this represent?"
Qin Chuan's sharp yet authoritative gaze swept across the entire venue from the stage. Everyone sat up straight.
"It represents that Xinhua Electronics Factory is also developing steadily, step by step!"
Qin Chuan's resonant voice echoed, reaching every ear.
"The healthy development of a factory cannot be achieved by the boss alone. It requires the joint assistance and hard work of everyone to progress together!"
"Therefore, tonight, rather than an annual gala, it's more of a thank-you event!"
"Here, I want to thank every brother and sister present, whether you are in the leadership team or on the front lines as workers. You have all made significant contributions to our big family!"
"You have all worked hard!!"
As he said this, Qin Chuan suddenly bowed deeply. The audience, both the leaders in the front row and the workers in the back, were stunned for a moment, seemingly not expecting the boss to do this.
Then, as if by prearrangement, someone started clapping. Instantly, the applause thundered, continuing for a long time.
Qin Chuan's reputation within the electronics factory had always been excellent. He never lost his temper with the employees, was kind to everyone, and had no airs.
Furthermore, since the establishment of the electronics factory, wages had never been delayed, earning it an excellent reputation.
His actions now were truly touching and heartwarming.
With such a good boss, every worker at the electronics factory was filled with confidence and passion for the future.
After a long while, at Qin Chuan's signal, the applause finally subsided.
"I know that tonight, you are all more interested in the various gift items displayed around me."
Qin Chuan said, and with just this sentence, he completely captured everyone's attention.
"Many of you might even dislike the long and tedious speeches from the leaders. You'd rather go home and sleep with your wives and children during that time."
"Therefore, considering this, I have canceled the speeches by the leaders. Tonight's annual gala will be hosted by me alone, and I will try my best to make this gala more engaging and lively."
This time, when Qin Chuan finished speaking, applause erupted once more, even more fervent and enthusiastic than before. Some bolder individuals even cheered loudly.
Qin Chuan smiled as he looked at the scene, and after the excitement subsided, he picked up a box from the floor, placed it on the table, and then raised the microphone again.
"Now, I will announce something!"
"Every enterprise, company, or factory has its systems, whether for punishment or reward, it has its rules."
"As the saying goes, without rules, there can be no order!"
"Tonight is the annual gala, so I will skip the punishment segment. I believe you are all familiar with the factory's rules."
"I am currently holding a list. A while ago, I asked Director Ye and the others to conduct a thorough investigation and select employees who have performed exceptionally or worked diligently in their respective positions over the past half-year!"
"There are a total of twenty outstanding employees!"
"And ten spots for team leaders and management personnel!"
"Anyone whose name is called should come up on stage to receive their award!"
"The lowest bonus is two hundred yuan, and the highest is one hundred thousand yuan!!"
Boom!!!
Upon hearing that the highest bonus was a staggering one hundred thousand yuan, the entire audience erupted in excitement. Even the leaders seated in the front row were breathing rapidly.
A bonus of one hundred thousand yuan was an incredibly tempting sum!
"Supervisor Li, congratulations!"
Xu Ronghua whispered to Li Chunsheng, who was sitting beside him, his eyes filled with envy.
Others might not know, but he was very aware of the great contributions Li Chunsheng had made.
If anyone in the entire electronics factory was to receive the grand prize of one hundred thousand yuan, it would undoubtedly be Li Chunsheng.
"Supervisor Li, congratulations!"
Ye Meiyun also said softly.
Li Chunsheng seemed flustered, waving his hands repeatedly in panic, "Don't say that, it's not certain yet!"
"Hmph, if it wasn't for you, I'd be the first to object!"
Xu Ronghua immediately vouched for Li Chunsheng.
"If it weren't for you, I would also have a good word with Xiao Chuan."
Ye Meiyun also expressed her stance.
Li Chunsheng's emotions surged, experiencing a rollercoaster of feelings.
Qin Chuan, standing on the stage and observing the lively scene below, was clearly pleased with everything.
"Li Xiaojun!"
He slowly announced the name of the first employee to receive a bonus.
The crowd was silent for a few seconds, and then from the middle section, a dark-skinned middle-aged man stood up and shouted, "Here!"
He seemed surprised to be called first, his whole body trembling, while those around him were filled with envy and jealousy.
Under the gaze of many envious eyes, the middle-aged man jogged onto the stage.
Qin Chuan took a card from the box and handed it to him.
Seeing Li Xiaojun's confused expression, Qin Chuan took the microphone and said:
"I forgot to mention one thing earlier. This year's year-end bonus, apart from the one hundred thousand yuan, is all in the form of supermarket gift cards!"
"As for which supermarket, I don't think I need to elaborate, right? Everyone understands..."
"If any of you receive a gift card and do not wish to have it, you can exchange it for cash directly at the finance department on the spot!"
"The gift card functions exactly like cash. It has no expiration date, and it can be used to offset costs whenever you shop at Meitehao Supermarket!"
The crowd below listened to Qin Chuan's explanation and smiled with understanding and goodwill.
Who didn't know that Meitehao Supermarket was also owned by their boss? His actions were entirely within his rights and perfectly reasonable.
"Thank you, boss!"
Li Xiaojun finally understood the function of the gift card and excitedly accepted it, bowing in gratitude.