Chapter 232 Return to the Lu Family

Vice Minister Zhou and Chen Yuru argued for a few words before pulling out a report from the pile of documents.

"Comrade Xiao Jiang, the Ministry's Technical Department has discussed your factory's imported equipment modification plan overnight. The idea for improving the bearings is very creative! The Ministry fully supports it."

Jiang Haitang hadn't expected this plan to reach the department, so she quickly pulled out her notebook and said, "Actually, we've made some new progress recently..."

She explained the technical details in detail, and Vice Minister Zhou nodded from time to time, and sometimes picked up a pencil to make a few notes on the note.

When talking about making homemade measuring tools from scrap parts, he suddenly applauded: "Brilliant! This is the wisdom of our Chinese engineers!"

In his excitement, he knocked over the teacup.

Jiang Haitang quickly supported him, but Deputy Minister Zhou didn't care at all.

"We're going to Country D for an inspection next week. I know they'll always show us second-rate technology. But with young people like you, maybe we can see something different..." He suddenly turned to Chen Yuru, "Old Chen, here's the invitation to the Industrial Expo. If you don't go, is it okay..."

Vice Minister Zhou felt a little embarrassed when he said this.

Chen Yuru smiled and said, "I gave it to Comrade Haitang on the way."

Vice Minister Zhou laughed heartily: "Great minds think alike, indeed."

After laughing, Vice Minister Zhou said meaningfully, "Comrade Haitang, our generation's mission is about to be accomplished. Your generation's mission is to make 'Made in China' the benchmark for global industry. This is the responsibility you must shoulder, and it is also the responsibility that the previous generation hopes you will shoulder!"

Jiang Haitang nodded solemnly.

"Don't worry, Vice Minister Zhou. I've always been clear that what we need to do is to prevent future generations from having to make the same detours we did."

"Well said." Vice Minister Zhou couldn't help but praise again.

"Comrade Haitang, have you settled in? I asked someone to arrange for you to stay at the guesthouse."

Jiang Haitang knew that Vice Minister Zhou and Chen Yuru must have more to say, so she stood up and said, "Vice Minister Zhou, can I not stay in the guesthouse for the time being?"

Chen Yuru was curious. Jiang Haitang came from the northwest, so logically speaking, she had no home in the capital.

"Oh, look at me, I'm completely confused. Okay, I'll have someone take you to the Lu family." Deputy Minister Zhou patted his forehead and said with a smile, "Old Chen, this is Mr. Lu's granddaughter-in-law, the fiancée of that kid Lu Liangchen."

Chen Yuru obviously didn't expect that Jiang Haitang had such an identity, and she was naturally surprised.

"So that's how it is. This isn't just fate. Actually, we're relatives." Chen Yuru's smile grew even kinder. "Liangchen's second aunt and I are cousins."

Jiang Haitang didn't expect there was such a relationship.

"I heard before that Liangchen found a very capable girl in the northwest. I regretted not being able to meet her. I didn't expect that fate would be so wonderful that we actually met on the train."

Deputy Minister Zhou smiled and shook his head. "Old Chen, Liangchen is outstanding, and the girl he likes is also outstanding. Did I just tell you that Comrade Xiao Jiang is a rising star in our industrial system? At the Canton Fair, he alone won millions of foreign exchange for the country and was able to transform machinery. This time alone, Jincheng Machinery Factory saved over 100,000 foreign exchange..."

Chen Yuru looked at Deputy Minister Zhou, who looked like he was going to talk for three days and three nights, and held her forehead with a headache.

Jiang Haitang felt a little embarrassed by the praise, and her cheeks flushed slightly. "Minister Zhou, you're too kind. I'm not that good. It's the organization that gave me the opportunity."

"Okay, stop being polite. I'll have the driver take you to the Lu family. If Mr. Lu knew his grandson's wife was here, he would be so happy."

An hour later, Jiang Haitang stood in front of the Lu family's courtyard. The last time she came, Lu Liangchen and Xiao Taozi were there, and Jiang Haitang didn't feel uncomfortable. This time she came alone, and her heart beat faster unconsciously.

She took a deep breath and was about to knock on the door when it opened by itself.

"Oh, Haitang is here. Liangchen has already called and said you'll be arriving today. The old man has been waiting for quite some time."

The person who appeared in front of Jiang Haitang with a smile on her face was none other than Aunt Wang.

Jiang Haitang smiled and said, "Hello, Aunt Wang."

"Come in, come in, don't stand at the door, the sun is very strong."

In the yard, Mr. Lu was weeding the vegetables in the yard. He turned around when he heard the noise.

Jiang Haitang hurried forward and greeted him, "Grandpa."

"Okay, okay, come inside quickly and try the new vegetables I planted in the evening." Mr. Lu walked out of the vegetable garden, trying hard to force a smile on his serious face.

"Okay, Grandpa, I'll help you weed the vegetable patch tomorrow."

"Okay. Let's weed these fields tomorrow. I heard from Liangchen that you're going to study in Country D?"

"Yes, Grandpa."

"He's a promising kid indeed. I've been an old man for so many years, and apart from fighting in wars, I've never been abroad. You young people are promising, and we old guys are relieved."

Old Master Lu looked very comforting, and his eyes looking at Jiang Haitang were full of love.

As he was speaking, a crisp car bell rang outside the door.

Jiang Haitang guessed that it must be Shi Shulan who came back. Sure enough, when the yard door opened, it was her sister-in-law Shi Shulan.

"Haitang, I heard you were arriving today, so I left work early to buy some meat and fruit." Shi Shulan was still as enthusiastic as ever.

"Sister-in-law!" Jiang Haitang walked quickly forward and took the heavy net bag from Shi Shulan's hand.

The bright red apples in the net bag exude a rich apple fragrance.

It’s not easy to get apples in this season. I guess my sister-in-law put in a lot of effort.

Shi Shulan wiped the sweat from his forehead. The back of his white Dacron shirt was already wet with sweat. "Haitang, you can stay in Liangchen's room tonight. It's usually cleaned up, and since you're coming this time, I've specially dried the quilts."

Jiang Haitang felt extremely warm in her heart as she listened to Shi Shulan so carefully.

"Sister-in-law, thank you for your hard work."

"I didn't do anything. I'll go change my clothes first and then cook my signature dish for you." Shi Shulan said and hurried back to his room.

Aunt Wang came out of the kitchen carrying a plate of sliced ​​watermelon. "Haitang, you must be tired after sitting on the train all day. Have a piece of watermelon to rest your legs."

Just as the watermelon was placed on the stone table, the gate of the courtyard was pushed open again.

Mr. Lu came in, looking tired and dusty, carrying a briefcase and a pen in the pocket of his navy blue Zhongshan suit.

"Uncle Lu." Jiang Haitang quickly stood up.

Father Lu's eyes lit up. "Just arrived? Perfect! I brought you something." He pulled an oil-paper bag from his briefcase. "The Mechanical Research Institute's new German-Chinese technical dictionary. It has three thousand more specialized terms than the versions on the market."

"This..." Her fingers trembled slightly, "It's so precious!"

This kind of reference book is not easy to get in this day and age. It would be a lie for Jiang Haitang to say that she was not moved.

"I heard that you have made considerable achievements during this period. As your elders, we are proud of you. However, Haitang, you must always remember your mission and responsibility. You can't relax just because you have made some efforts!" Father Lu taught earnestly.

Mr. Lu said angrily, "You're already lecturing the child as soon as he comes home. Aren't you afraid that he'll be rejected?"

Father Lu: “…”

Why don't you tell me how you treated us in the past? Preaching is easy, but you might as well use a stick.

However, Father Lu didn't dare to say these words in front of the old man. He could only rub his nose and stop what he wanted to say.

Jiang Haitang took out all the gifts she had brought for her family.

"I came here in a hurry this time and didn't prepare much. I only brought some specialties from the northwest."

Jiang Haitang felt that the gift was a bit simple and felt embarrassed.

But who made her come in such a hurry this time?

I just came back from the Canton Fair and have been working overtime to repair machines. Even if I wanted to, I don’t have time to prepare a gift.

"You are all doing well, which is the best gift for us." Father Lu said, "You take good care of Liangchen and Xiao Taozi, which is the best gift for us."

Mr. Lu actually felt guilty that his children had to stay in the northwest, so how could he be dissatisfied just because the gifts he brought were not generous enough?

At this time, Shi Shulan and Aunt Wang were already busy in the kitchen. Jiang Haitang wanted to help, but Shi Shulan pushed her out of the kitchen: "Sit down and try the sweet and sour pork that my sister-in-law has just learned."

As the sun set, the aroma of food wafted through the yard. He Wanyi and Yuan Yinan also came back, and soon the little kids also got out of school.

When they saw Jiang Haitang, the little ones were extremely happy. Jiang Haitang took out the candies and snacks she had brought, as well as the letters that Xiao Taozi had written to her brothers.

The letter written by Xiao Taozi actually had a lot of drawings on it with her childish pen. Jiang Haitang could understand some of the drawings, but he couldn't understand some of them either. However, that didn't stop the brothers from jumping for joy.

"Liangchen, too. If you had called earlier, I would have asked you to bring Xiao Taozi with you and let her stay at home for a while to develop a relationship with her brothers." He Wanyi said with regret.

She finally has a little granddaughter, but she never gets to see her. Not only do these little brats miss her so much, but she misses her too.

Jiang Haitang smiled gently and said, "Next time I have the chance, I will definitely bring Xiao Taozi here."

"I think, when you come back, these brats will just have their summer vacation, so I'll take them with me to visit you guys during my vacation."

He Wanyi thought that she didn't know when she would have the chance to bring Xiao Taozi back next time, so instead of waiting, she might as well take the initiative.

"Mom, I'll take a leave of absence and go with you." Shi Shulan said immediately.

At this time, the door rang again.

Jiang Haitang guessed that it must be her elder brother who had returned, and quickly stood up.