Jiang Xinyu sat across from the two people, holding a bun, half a spoonful of porridge, and a few pieces of pickled vegetables.
"Kong ngjie, did you need to see ?"
"Xinyu, my dad ca to see you the day before yesterday. He said he’ll co again the day after tomorrow."
"Yeah, I know. You guys heard about it too; our factory is going to import cotton from Russia, and I get to go. I’m thinking of getting so grain back for the village."
"Xinyu, why didn’t you tell to go back to find my dad?" Kong ngjie was not happy about this.
"Does it matter who goes? You said you weren’t feeling well last Saturday, so I was worried you hadn’t recovered yet, so I asked Wang Ailing to go. Is there a problem with that?"
Kong ngjie thought of Huang Hongwei again after hearing Jiang Xinyu’s words. He had been looking for her these past two days.
"Xinyu, I’m feeling better. It was just a stomach ache that day."
"Okay, take care of yourself." Jiang Xinyu said, then started eating, drinking the porridge first before eating the bun.
"Xinyu, my dad will arrive at noon the day after tomorrow."
"Got it, I’ll use the lunch break ti. Otherwise, it’s not good to take up work hours.
Kong ngjie, will you join us that day?"
"I won’t go, I’m on the day shift."
"Alright, I’ve finished eating. I’ll head back now."
Jiang Xinyu was relieved to part ways with Kong ngjie. She genuinely feared ngjie and didn’t want any ties with her at all.
In the afternoon, she was summoned to Qian Jun’s office. "Secretary Jiang, Director Sun and I have decided to depart by train next Monday, and Secretary Lv will be joining. You’re the only woman going."
"It’s okay. I’m not going for enjoynt. Mr. Qian, don’t worry, I definitely won’t be a hindrance.
Also, our village folks are coming over the day after tomorrow, so I’ll think of a way to get grain back for them."
"Alright, as long as it doesn’t delay work, you have the freedom to do as you please.
The four of us have already bought the train tickets. We will leave on the city train at 3 a.m. on Monday."
"So we have to head over on Sunday?"
"Yes, we’ll take the bus on Sunday afternoon."
"Understood."
After leaving Qian Jun’s office, Jiang Xinyu was inford by soone that soone was looking for her.
Jiang Xinyu was a bit puzzled, wondering who was seeking her?
"Sister She?"
"Yes, we’re having a gathering tonight. Sa place."
"Got it, I’ll co after work."
"Did you co by bike?"
"Yes. I can go on my own."
"Alright, I’m leaving now."
Jiang Xinyu figured the reason for this gathering was no more than helping carry so grain.
After work, Jiang Xinyu rode directly to the restaurant. She was the last to arrive.
Lv Beiguang glanced at her twice, realizing this little girl was still the sa. He thought she’d be overwheld with this trip.
"Secretary Jiang, do you know why we’re inviting you over this ti?"
Jiang Xinyu nodded with a smile, "I know, don’t worry everyone. As long as I find it feasible, I definitely won’t co back empty-handed. I’ve discussed with Mr. Qian today about helping the village bring back grain, and the leaders approved."
"Secretary Jiang is straightforward. We really appreciate it."
"Don’t be so formal. If it’s sothing I can do, I definitely won’t shirk it. But since we’re leaving on Sunday, if you need anything, you must let know within these two days."
"Alright, we’ll have Secretary She deliver it to you tomorrow afternoon."
Hao Shichao smiled at Lv Beiguang. "Beiguang, just follow Secretary Jiang’s instructions throughout."
"Yes, when I get there, I’ll be deaf and mute. I’ll just follow Secretary Jiang’s lead."
"Secretary Lv, that’s not necessary."
The al quickly ended, and everyone hurried back to take inventory. With so many relatives and friends, it wouldn’t be good to leave anyone out.
The next day, several directors ca to look for Jiang Xinyu in the office. She didn’t refuse any of them. However, she made it clear that if there’s absolutely no way, they shouldn’t complain.
Everyone cheerfully said good things. They all let Jiang Xinyu decide as long as it’s food.
In the afternoon, the guard called to inform her soone was looking for her, and it was Secretary She.
"Sister She, I can’t guarantee I can buy all these things. I can only say I’ll buy the cheapest grain and bring it back."
"We understand this. Rest assured, go ahead, we trust you."
"Sister She, that trust is quite a pressure."
After exchanging a few more words, Jiang Xinyu took a big package back to the office, containing five thousand yuan, all bundled banknotes. It seed to have been exchanged at the bank.
The money was substantial, but she was quite pleased with their consideration.
On Friday noon, before work ended, the guard ca looking again.
"Uncle, let’s go, I’ll take you to lunch. Have a taste of the canteen at the textile factory."
This ti, Kong Zhongyou and Wang Jianqiang ca, significant figures from the village: both the village chief and the captain.
"Great, we’ll get to taste the canteen food too," Wang Jianqiang said with a smile.
Jiang Xinyu led them into the canteen, borrowed two large sea bowls and a plate. She ordered eleven millet flour buns and two bowls of spinach soup.
"Uncle, you eat quickly, we’ll make good use of the lunch break to talk."
"Xinyu, why did you order so much? It’s too costly."
"It’s nothing. It’s not easy for you to co all this way; you have to eat well. If it’s not enough, we’ll get more."
Many people greeted Jiang Xinyu, and she responded with a smile in return. Although the two n were village officials, they felt quite restrained when outside.
Deep down, they re-evaluated Jiang Xinyu, feeling she was quite the remarkable girl.
Everyone was also curious about the two older n, especially Zhao Zhongshuo, who ca over with his al. "Secretary Jiang."
"Mr. Zhao."
"Hello, gentlen. Secretary Jiang, which one is ngjie’s father?"
Jiang Xinyu glanced at Kong Zhongyou. Zhao Zhongshuo imdiately introduced himself to Kong Zhongyou.
"Uncle Kong, I’m Zhao Zhongshuo, ngjie’s partner. It’s quite abrupt to et like this today. I’ll find ti to visit your ho."
Kong Zhongyou was taken aback, as his daughter had never ntioned her relationship.
"Hello, Mr. Zhao."
Next, Zhao Zhongshuo kept saying nice things, making Kong Zhongyou quite satisfied with the young man.
Jiang Xinyu and Wang Jianqiang focused on eating, and upon seeing Wang Jianqiang finish, she passed him a bun. She prepared five buns per person.
"Uncle, I know you have business with Secretary Jiang today. I won’t interrupt you." Zhao Zhongshuo finally realized he’d delayed their al and embarrassedly said goodbye and left.
Wang Jianqiang ate only three buns and stopped.
"Uncle, I’ll buy ten more. You can take five back for my aunt and Brother Xiao Long to try."
"Xinyu, two buns each are enough. I noticed they sell limited amounts."
"Yes, it’s a limited purchase for too, but since I’ve been traveling for a long ti and haven’t eaten here recently, they sell more."
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