"Director Jiang, you really don’t need to be modest. Even if you wanted to go, I wouldn’t have the courage."
"Secretary Song, you’ll be able to handle it after you go a few more tis."
The three of them arrived at the restaurant door. This ti, they were dining with County Magistrate Tao. The main focus of the al was donations.
Jiang Xinyu was observing quietly, keeping her thoughts to herself. She sat on the side sipping tea. Next to her was Qian Jun. This was not sothing she could get involved in, just eating honestly was enough.
"County Magistrate Tao, the donation from when Director Wei was here was just distributed last year."
"I know you have difficulties, but you’re still better off than the common people."
"County Magistrate Tao, the nature of this donation is for public welfare. Our textile factory definitely won’t delay, but I can’t guarantee how much we can give."
"I understand, it’s not easy for the workers either, their families are struggling too. Right now, resources are scarce, we can’t just watch the common people really starve, can we?"
"County Magistrate Tao loves the people like his children, we will certainly support the work."
"Thank you, Mr. Qian, but you’ll still have to make a trip."
Qian Jun paused, "County Magistrate Tao, honestly, I’m really scared. Better to arrange soone else to go, I’ll give you the contact info over there."
Tao Juncheng sighed, "I know it’s definitely not peaceful, but there’s really no suitable candidate."
At this, there was even more silence. Qian Jun really didn’t want to go, so he decided not to agree to whatever County Magistrate Tao said.
"Let’s put this matter aside for now, I’ll think about the candidate. Tomorrow I’ll go to the city, and talk more when the approval from above cos down."
The al was really hard to digest.
"Mr. Qian, I’m heading back to the factory to ride my bike."
"Forget it, you should just go ho directly, it’s too late and I’m worried about you riding alone."
Jiang Xinyu stopped talking, it’s fine either way, worst case she’ll walk to work tomorrow.
"Jiang Xinyu, I think one of us might have to go."
"Mr. Qian, I’m not a man, I’m just an ordinary girl. I have no ambition, I want a normal life." Jiang Xinyu firmly stated her stance.
"Hmm, but you went wrong from the beginning." Qian Jun sighed.
"I won’t go, Mr. Qian, just make your own arrangents."
Qian Jun noticed Jiang Xinyu was a bit emotional, and he suddenly laughed, that’s more like it.
Song Qingqing didn’t say anything either. She just cooped up aside, these were leadership issues.
When Jiang Xinyu returned ho, she put the matter aside, telling herself to just live comfortably.
Next day at work, the morning began with a eting for all group leaders and above.
Qian Jun ntioned what County Magistrate Tao said yesterday, "There’s no rush for the donations yet. Let’s first discuss whether we still want raw materials if we really go this ti."
The people below were of course willing. Other units in the county, like the steel factory, were better off. Since last year, the workers’ bonuses almost matched their salaries every month. As long there was money to be made, everyone was willing.
So in the end, it passed unanimously, to bring in raw materials.
"Accountant Gao, our funds aren’t an issue, right?"
"Taxes haven’t been paid yet, now there’s four hundred thousand."
"If so, hurry and pay the taxes. Gather the funds, I estimate prices for cotton and grain over there will rise."
Jiang Xinyu just sat aside listening, without expressing an opinion. She saw Kong ngjie’s rosy cheeks and thought the protagonist’s life must be very happy, you can tell just by the look.
After the eting, Jiang Xinyu processed so tasks at hand, waiting for lunch. This is her life, attending etings every day, waiting to get off work—how great.
Lunchti with Wang Ailing. "Xinyu, do you want to go with to et soone this Saturday?"
"? Not sure if it’s appropriate?"
"What’s inappropriate, you’re my sister, give so feedback."
"Okay, where is it?"
"Tiangong Temple Tower next to the county train station."
"Alright, are you coming to get ? We can go together."
"Fine, you have to give a good look."
"What if I don’t like them?"
"If you don’t like them, then forget it! Why ask?"
"Thanks for trusting , but I’m not good at judging people."
The two were happily chatting when Kong ngjie ca over.
"What are you two so happy about?"
"It’s nothing, just joking. Kong ngjie, you look quite well."
Kong ngjie sat down, put down her lunchbox, touched her face, "Really? Maybe it’s because I’m settled down. You two aren’t young anymore, have plans?"
Both smiled, Wang Ailing simply lowered her head to eat, Kong ngjie had lectured her on this point several tis already.
"Haha, I haven’t thought about it, I’m only just seventeen, no rush."
"Xinyu, you could start dating soone, after a while when you reach the age, you can get married."
"Haha, Kong ngjie, you’re doing my mom’s job."
Kong ngjie was emotionally intelligent, realizing Jiang Xinyu wasn’t pleased to hear this.
Wang Ailing giggled, but still didn’t lift her head, continuing her al.
In the afternoon Jiang Xinyu was reading in the office. She initially planned to visit the school on Saturday to inquire but assisting Wang Ailing took precedence, besides, she was curious about Wang Ailing’s partner.
As soon as the end-of-work bell rang, she promptly packed up to go and push her bike.
Better not delay her ti. The bedding at ho needed washing, there’s no ti to waste.
Qian Jun was on the phone, once he hung up and went looking for Jiang Xinyu, he saw the office door locked, her timing was impeccable.
Sotis Qian Jun wondered, Jiang Xinyu absolutely defended the textile factory’s interests, but once at work, he couldn’t see any enthusiasm from her.
Run away as a monk, you can’t run away from the temple, go to her house and grab so als.
Jiang Xinyu was ho lighting a fire, sitting on the kang edge dismantling bedding, thankfully they were duvet covers, otherwise, she’d have to remake them.
Heat the water to soak, then prepare to tidy up the house.
Opening the door to see Qian Jun outside, she almost wanted to shut it imdiately, refusing to see him.
"Mr. Qian, why are you here?"
"Co to grab a al."
"Haha, I wasn’t planning on cooking today, I’m doing laundry."
"Jiang Xinyu, is this really how you treat guests?"
Qian Jun saw she was lighting a fire, he wasn’t embarrassed and directly went to the west room, sitting at the dining table.
"Jiang Xinyu, there’s a county eting tomorrow."
"Did the city agree?"
"Yes, and the ones going out this ti are coming too."
"As long as we’re not going, then it’s fine. Otherwise, I don’t even want to hear this news."
"Jiang Xinyu, we have to send soone too, after all, the stuff we’re asking for isn’t a small amount."
"Who are we sending? Male comrades are more convenient."
"What do you think about Wu Hongyu from the purchasing departnt?"
"Him? He’s okay, quick-thinking, adaptable, should be able to handle it."
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