Tang Wenwen came to us on her own initiative. Qin Xiaoyu wanted her to take a few more days off, but she absolutely refused.

The garment factory is currently undergoing a transformation. Since there were no orders to begin with, it's no longer necessary to continue producing items that have no market. Therefore, most of the workers have stopped production to inspect and repair the machines, and are also undergoing training.

"I'll go into sales," Tang Wenwen volunteered immediately.

"Sales? Look at the mountains of inventory piled up in the warehouse, you'll cry." Qin Xiaoyu regretted her words and glanced at Xie Lanhua's expression.

"Those things must be disposed of, regardless of cost!" Xie Lanhua was determined; without shedding this outer layer, the transformation could not succeed.

"Leave it to me. I'll go to the warehouse to clean up the samples. Give me the lowest quote, and you can wait for my good news." After Tang Wenwen finished speaking, she looked at Qin Xiaoyu and whispered, "Give me an advance, and I'll pay you back when I get paid."

Although Qin Xiaoyu felt sorry for her, no one could control her stubborn temper, so she could only let her be and gave her three hundred yuan.

Where do you plan to sell them?

“In the mountains, spring has already arrived, and the mountain roads aren’t so difficult to travel. The supply and marketing cooperative there needs to go out of the mountains to buy goods. I’ll go first to secure a share of the market, and then I’ll run around to the various production teams. I should be able to sell some of it.” It turns out that Tang Wenwen hadn’t wasted a month staying at home; she had already made a plan.

After settling things at the factory, Qin Xiaoyu wanted to go back and spend some time with Zhou Xing's mother, whose emotions had been unstable lately.

Zhou Yue refused to leave work early, preferring to stay rather than take a ride home.

As soon as Qin Xiaoyu entered the house, she heard laughter coming from inside. Tang Long and Tang Fengqin were sitting in the living room, chatting happily with Zhou Xing's mother.

"It's so good to see you here. Come and chat with Grandma more often," Qin Xiaoyu greeted them with a smile. The two children greeted her back and glanced at their watches.

"No one is allowed to leave. I'll get angry if anyone leaves. Stay and have dinner!" Zhou Xing's mother realized what was happening and immediately stopped them.

"Grandma asked us to stay for dinner, so don't leave. Be good," Qin Xiaoyu said, which finally managed to hold the brother and sister down.

Zhou Xing's mother went to the kitchen to order more dishes, and Qin Xiaoyu followed her in.

"Mom, is Longlong here to ask me about classical Chinese again?"

"No, she brought Fengqin here for tutoring." Zhou Xing's mother glanced outside and whispered, "I heard that there's some progress in Fengqin and Wang Lei's relationship? Your Aunt Wang wants Fengqin to apply for the position of announcer in the performing arts troupe, but she can't let people know that she's her future daughter-in-law, so she asked me to tutor her."

Qin Xiaoyu suddenly realized that Commander Wang was using a roundabout approach. Zhou Xing's mother was from the cultural troupe, and given her relationship with Qin Xiaoyu, having her tutor was the perfect solution.

"Mom, what do you think?"

“This child has good natural talent. But even being a presenter isn’t as simple as it looks. It’s a technical job with tricks. You can’t just explain it all at once. A few days of extra training should be enough.” Zhou Xing’s mother said very seriously.

When Commander Zhou returned home in the evening, he was naturally happy to see so many people at home.

"The more people in the family, the better. Look how lively it is," Commander Zhou remarked.

"When I make a lot of money, I'll buy a big house and move everyone in together. Then you'll all find it annoying," Qin Xiaoyu chuckled.

“You say you’ll do it, I’ll wait and see if you can’t deliver,” Zhou Xing’s mother retorted.

"What my aunt says, she will definitely do." Tang Long's admiration for Qin Xiaoyu was like a surging river.

Qin Xiaoyu noticed that Tang Fengqin was eating in silence, seemingly preoccupied, so she became suspicious.

"I heard that Fengqin has already asked for leave and won't be going to school for the time being?" Qin Xiaoyu asked.

"Yes," Tang Fengqin replied anxiously, putting down her chopsticks in fright.

"Since we'll be learning from Grandma for a few days anyway, let's just stay here and avoid the hassle of traveling back and forth so far," Qin Xiaoyu suggested on her own.

"Great, how come I didn't think of that?"

"No, that's too much trouble!" Tang Fengqin waved her hands repeatedly in fright.

"It's alright, let Longlong go back and tell her it was my arrangement, your mother won't object." Qin Xiaoyu didn't allow her to refute.

Tang Fengqin glanced at Tang Long, who nodded.

After the meal, Tang Fengqin insisted on washing the dishes, which made the two orderly very awkward. First, they rarely saw girls in the military camp, and second, Tang Fengqin was too beautiful. Just looking at her made them feel like they were electrified, and they couldn't shake off the feeling for a long time.

"Come upstairs, your aunt has something to say." Qin Xiaoyu rescued them.

"Auntie, are you trying to say that you won't let me take leave and that I shouldn't let it interfere with my studies?" Tang Fengqin was so scared that she almost cried.

"No, don't be afraid, have a good talk with your aunt."

"Talk to her calmly, don't scare the child." Zhou Xing's mother was worried, so she carried the fruit platter upstairs and kept reminding him.

"Mom, I won't eat children!" Qin Xiaoyu angrily pushed Zhou Xing's mother out.

"Fengqin, your aunt has always been helping you with planning. Now, tell me your own thoughts." Qin Xiaoyu pulled Tang Fengqin to sit on the edge of the bed.

"I don't have any grand ambitions. Actually, I'm quite traditional. I think my mother's life is pretty good. Her husband is a good husband, and her two children are very obedient. Although life is a bit tough, the family is together and very happy. I just want to be an ordinary woman." Tang Fengqin's words really surprised Qin Xiaoyu.

She stood up and walked to the window, staring blankly at the hairdressing school in the distance for a long time, until Tang Fengqin couldn't help but call her name timidly, and she turned around.

She has a strong personality, always charging forward, as if she was born to run. So she never considered that some people prefer a leisurely life, can't run, are too lazy to even walk, and prefer to sit still. Tang Fengqin is that kind of girl, and there's nothing wrong with her thinking; everyone has the right to live the life they want. Qin Xiaoyu laughed at herself for being too hasty.

“Auntie has figured it out, it was my fault. You should just do what you like. Wang Lei is a good person, make the most of it. Study hard with Grandma and try to pass the announcer exam.” When Qin Xiaoyu first said this, Tang Fengqin thought she was lying because she was angry, but she calmed down after seeing her serious eyes.

Tang Fengqin stayed at the Zhou family's house, and Wang Lei couldn't hold back any longer. Not two days later, Qin Xiaoyu saw Wang Lei's car parked on the side of the road as she left the military area.

"Want to go in?" Qin Xiaoyu went up and knocked on the car window.

"No, get in." Wang Lei turned his head, and Qin Xiaoyu jumped into the passenger seat.

"You're not angry, are you?"

"Look at you, why am I angry?" Qin Xiaoyu was both amused and exasperated.

"When I say I'm angry, I don't mean I'm dating Fengqin; I mean she's affecting my studies and my application to become an announcer."

"You really don't know me. Of course, I respect her choices in life."

"That's good. Their whole family cares about your opinion. I like Fengqin. It's her simplicity that's so charming. She doesn't even know how beautiful she is. The way she lives her life humbly, cautiously, and diligently is really captivating." Wang Lei's words unconsciously compared Qin Xiaoyu and Tang Fengqin. One is the virtuous wife and loving mother type, while the other is the strong woman type.