If i remember correctly, the first day or 2 you'll encounter an Npc getting harassed by a bully. You have to beat the bully first before you can talk to the NPC. Before you fight the bully make sure you save just before the fight starts if you don't want to be humiliated. After you beat the bully the NPC will talk to you and will ask you for your help in beating bunch of bullies(kinda like bounty hunting)
If you accept her offer, i think the factory will be open for you. If you reject her offer then you won't be discovering the factory anytime soon. I don't remember anything after that. Hope this helps