I originally intended to offer advice, but I received an unexpected surprise: these days, having acquaintances makes things much easier, no matter where you are.

Lu Zhixia hurriedly asked, "What position does your brother-in-law hold at the hospital?"

Zhu Hong said, "He's the head of the security department, his name is Hu Youli!"

Lu Zhixia felt that someone who could get to this position must know quite a few people in the hospital, especially since people from the 1960s and 70s didn't have much scheming among themselves.

Because everyone was quite poor back then, it was good enough for ordinary people to have a job and make a living; no one was much better off than anyone else.

So he said to Zhu Hong, "I don't have much time today. When I have some free time, can you take me to see your brother-in-law? I just want to ask him if it's possible that he knows them."

Zhu Hong immediately replied, "No problem, I'll definitely help you out!"

Lu Zhixia continued to persuade Zhu Hong, "Look, my problem is even more difficult than yours, but I believe that as long as there is a way forward, I will keep going, earn some money first, and then go find the child."

Zhu Hong was greatly encouraged; indeed, the child was lost, and that was that.

If I'm going through a period of depression, when will I be able to find my child?

"I heard you've been doing some small business lately. How's your daily profit?"

"If things go well, you can earn a few dollars, which is barely better than working a regular job. Running a small business is like taking it one day at a time. If you earn a lot, it can cover several days' income, but if you earn little, it's like losing money."

"That's great. Many factories aren't doing very well these days, and they say a lot of new factories have been built in the south."

"Their technology is more advanced than ours, and their factory prices are cheaper, which has led to the old factory having few orders and basically living off its past achievements."

"That's because the factory didn't innovate. If other companies have better technology, then poach their talent. If the raw materials aren't up to standard, then find new ones. If orders aren't coming in, then go and negotiate. Don't have the old mindset that orders will come to you like before."

“What you said is quite true; our factory manager should hear it.”

Which factory do you work at?

“I work in a soy sauce factory. I do a lot of work every day. Actually, I’m just a general helper. I can earn about ten yuan a month from hard work.”

"At least your job is stable."

"I've decided to listen to you and calm myself down."

"That's right. Things will work themselves out. Besides, I have a feeling that your child was stolen by Liu Yue'e. In other words, if we catch her, we might be able to find your child."

Zhu Hong felt nervous and stammered,

"Is it really possible to find my child?"

"You'll definitely be fine. Go home today, wash your face, and get some sleep," Lu Zhixia instructed her.

Zhu Hong nodded excitedly, "Okay, I'll definitely go back and sleep."

Looking at the dark circles under her eyes, Lu Zhixia guessed that she hadn't slept for days and was torturing herself because her child couldn't find her.

If this continues, my body will eventually break down.

After seeing the person off, she returned home and started working.

Fortunately, I blanched the pork bones last night and borrowed a pressure cooker from Aunt Pang, which made the process much faster. The bones were done in 20 minutes. When they came out of the pot, I tasted the meat and found it to be tender and flavorful. I didn't take it out, but instead left it to soak in the soup.

I made about 100 steamed buns, and they were ready at 10:30. I quickly picked out four buns, put them in the clean pressure cooker, and then carried the pressure cooker to Aunt Pang's house.

I saw her sitting on a stool inside the house picking chives.

"I've come to return the pressure cooker, and I also brought you some steamed buns."

"Then I really got my money's worth borrowing this pot." The plump aunt looked at the big buns in the pot and her mouth watered instantly. "No wonder you can make money in business. These buns look so beautiful, so white and soft."

Lu Zhixia raised her hand to wipe the sweat from her forehead. "I won't talk to you anymore, I have to go out and take care of some business."

"Okay, you go ahead and do your work! If you need the pressure cooker again next time, you can come to me as soon as possible. I won't lend this pot to anyone else, I'll only lend it to you!" Aunt Pang said cheerfully.

"Understood."

Lu Zhixia replied in dialect, then hurriedly went back to pack the dried buns and put them in a box.

This took another 10 minutes, making her sweat profusely with anxiety.

I rode my bicycle to the supply and marketing cooperative first, and as I rode over, I saw Director Yu waiting there.

After parking the car, Director Yu led his people over.

Why are you so late today?

"Something came up, which is why I'm late, but I'm still warm inside."

"That's good, we'll take them with us to eat."

Director Yu is very particular about the bones he craves; ever since he ate them last time, he hasn't been able to enjoy any other meat.

Lu Zhixia took the bag out of the box and handed it to Director Yu.

"How about some meat buns today?"

"Yes, give us 50!" Director Yu took out money and food coupons from his pocket. "A few friends are coming over and we need to entertain them. You said the steamed buns are delicious, so I'm buying more."

"Can you finish it?"

Lu Zhixia started packing the buns, calculating in her mind that after deducting these 50 buns, she would no longer need to sell any more.

Send thirty to Zhou An'an, and the rest to Sister Lan.

“There’s definitely enough to eat. There are eight of us, so just pack it for me.” Director Yu handed the bag to the young man next to him. “I’ve already spoken to the people at the supply and marketing cooperative. They all know you. Just tell them what you want to buy. They won’t give you too much or too little, will they?”

"Thank you, Uncle!"

Lu Zhixia smiled happily. With Director Yu as her powerful backer, it would be much more convenient for her to buy all sorts of things at the supply and marketing cooperative in the future.

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