"Don't worry, Uncle Zhou, Manager Liu will take me there."

Roger and the others also gave him instructions. Liu Jingze listened from the side, even more satisfied with Zhao Haozheng. This kid didn't boast about going to see the leaders, but he didn't lie either. His reaction was very quick, and his handling of the situation was excellent. He has potential and will definitely be a talent in the future.

Liu Jingze handed the driver a letter, instructing him to take Zhao Haozheng to Xinyuan near Capital University. Then, he was to go to the Economics Department of Capital University to find Liang Yongmin, give him the letter, and then return home.

The two set off, while the rest of the group gathered together, since the key issue was choosing a location for the factory.

Last night, Liu Jingze read Zhang Hongmei's remaining two letters and learned about her arrangements. Her intention was to try to arrange for them to be placed in a less populated area, since steel plants are highly polluting and are heavy industries.

Liu Jingze understood what she meant, so he had already decided on a place yesterday; it was just a matter of seeing how they chose. Actually, he felt that Hongmei was thinking too far ahead.

However, the most important thing is their decision. They're just starting out, and if it's really as Hongmei said, the initial investment will be enormous. The biggest difficulty is the roads. These are all heavy industry enterprises; even if they can produce the goods, transporting them out will be a problem.

And the heads of the car manufacturing plants need to be taken care of even more. There are just too many other things to deal with.

Zhao Hao was chatting with the driver about various things, mostly about Roy and Harry building a factory here.

The driver was very talkative and told Zhao Haozheng everything that had happened since they arrived here, up until the factory was built.

Because I was out today, I didn't get a chance to visit their factory. They all chose Q City, probably because of its convenient transportation and proximity to the capital.

The two hit it off more and more, and the driver became even more talkative, revealing that he was quite knowledgeable.

Zhao Hao was thinking to himself, "Could it be that Liu Jingze is worried that I'll be too lonely on the journey, so he's found someone to talk to and keep me company?"

He was right; Liu Jingze did indeed have this idea, and now he was taking care of Zhao Hao as if he were a younger brother.

They had lunch in L City. "Mr. Zhao, please don't mind, the restaurants these days aren't very good, but they're much better than they were a few years ago."

The two ate steamed buns made from two kinds of flour, stir-fried potato slices, and each ordered a bowl of egg drop soup. The driver thought it was already quite a luxury, but Zhao Haozheng had a poor appetite.

I'll definitely ask Zhang Hongmei when I get back how she managed to eat it; it was absolutely awful. But seeing the driver enjoying his meal so much, I guess this isn't the worst food we've ever had.

In the end, he only ate half a steamed bun and drank all the egg drop soup. The driver finished the rest of the steamed bun.

Zhao Hao was surprised. How could someone so thin eat all that food?

We entered the capital at 2 PM. The driver was very familiar with the capital and found the Capital University without any trouble.

"Mr. Zhao, this is the highest institution of learning in our country, and it is full of talented people."

"Hehe, it looks impressive."

“Mr. Zhao, the person in charge told me that they would take you directly to Xinyuan, which should be the place. Please wait in the car while I go to knock on the door. Let’s not get it wrong.”

Zhao Hao nodded in agreement and watched as the driver went down to knock on the door.

Uncle Li opened the door. "Uncle, hello, is this Zhang Hongmei's home?"

"Yes, who are you?"

"I am Liu Jingze's driver. I've come to drop off a passenger."

"I see, you're from abroad, right?"

"Yes, they are foreign guests."

"That's right, please come in."

"Please wait a moment, I'll go and tell the guests to get off the car."

Zhao Haozheng, who was in the car, heard their conversation and got out. "Uncle, I am Zhao Haozheng, a friend of Zhang Hongmei."

"Hehe, please come in." Uncle Li helped him with his luggage. "Comrade, please come in and rest for a while, have some water."

"No need, uncle. I still have to deliver a letter at the university. I'll be going now."

Zhao Hao followed Uncle Li into the courtyard. He was immediately filled with envy; Hongmei was truly extravagant. This courtyard clearly belonged to a wealthy person.

Aunt Li came out to greet them, "Is this Hongmei's friend? The person Little Li was talking about?"

"Okay. Hurry up and tidy up the house so the guest can take a hot shower and get some rest."

"This must be Aunt Li. I often hear Zhang Hongmei mention you, saying that your cooking is especially delicious."

"Hehe, young man, what do you like to eat? Aunt Li will cook for you tonight."

"I eat everything, I'm not picky about food."

"Good boy, really good boy. Come on, Auntie will take you to your room. Your Uncle Li went to boil some water. You can take a bath to relax. Don't think you can take things for granted just because you're young."

Zhao Hao was following behind Aunt Li, listening to her nagging, and felt a special connection to her. This aunt was different from his mother; she spoke only heartfelt truths.

Aunt Li led Zhao Hao to the guest room in the third courtyard. Little Li had returned that morning to inform them, and the room had been tidied up.

"Young man, tidy yourself up, I'll go make you something to eat," Aunt Li said, and was about to leave.

"Aunt Li, you don't need to bother. I'm not hungry. We'll buy lunch at a restaurant along the way."

"What kind of food can you get at a restaurant? If you're not hungry, I'll make you a bowl of tea soup. Once you're done cleaning up, come find me in the front. After you finish the tea soup, take a shower, then get some sleep. The boss and the old man will both be back tonight."

"Thank you, Aunt Li."

"Young man, don't be so polite. You've been so kind to Hongmei, I'd do anything for you."

Actually, Zhao Haozheng didn't have much to pack. He simply put his luggage and money box into the wardrobe, locked it, and then went to the front yard with the key.

This house of Hongmei is really quite unique, especially the little garden, which looks a bit like the one in her home. I guess it was taken care of by her mother when she was alive.

When we arrived at the front yard, Uncle Li came out to greet us, saying, "Young man, please sit in the living room."

Zhao Hao had just sat down when Aunt Li came in carrying a large bowl.

"Young man, try the tea soup. You may not have tasted it before."

After saying that, he placed it on the table. Zhao Hao looked at it and saw that it was similar in color to tea leaves, but thicker.

"This is made with sweet potato starch and brown sugar. Try it."

Zhao Hao felt he couldn't refuse such hospitality, so he picked up the spoon and took a bite.

It doesn't have a special flavor, but it's sweet, so it's quite nice as an afternoon tea.

Before I knew it, I had finished the whole bowl. I felt a little embarrassed as the two elderly people looked at me with smiles.

"The hot water is ready. Your Uncle Li will go pour you some water. Go take a bath and relax."

"You two have gone to so much trouble."

"Why are you being so polite? When you come to my home, I should treat you with the utmost hospitality."