"It's not just about making money! Our village is famous all over the country now. There are so many buildings in the village."

"Hehe, they all watched me grow up. No matter who it is, they have all helped me in some way. Now that I have the ability, how can I forget everyone?"

“My daughter still favors her mother’s family! When I went back, my third uncle gave me the keys. Turns out I have an apartment too.”

"How could we forget you? By the way, what do you think of the dagger I had them bring back?"

"That's great. You have to admit, their skills are just amazing."

"Hehe, I also have a gun here, do you want it?" Zhang Hongmei took it out of her bag and handed it to Er Lengzi. Seeing him excitedly looking through it, she said, "This is for you too, I also have one that my grandfather gave me."

"Hongmei, where is this from?"

"In foreign countries, everyone can own guns! This is what I applied for."

"Then I don't want it. You can keep it for self-defense."

"I already told you I have more, and besides, I always have bodyguards when I go out, so you don't need to worry about me. It's just that the bullets are at home; I forgot to bring them this time."

"My sister is really good to me; she always thinks of me when there are good things."

"That's right! We're siblings who hunted wild boars together!"

The two of them burst into laughter.

"By the way, have you met Liu Jingze?"

"I've met him. He also has some things for me to take home."

"You saw Er Ya and Zhu Zi too?"

"Yes, I've met them all. You're the last one."

There are only a few of us from our village in the capital, and we haven't had a get-together yet.

I'll pick you up this Sunday. Jingze is going that day too. If we invite Erya and Zhuzi along, then we'll have everyone!"

"Okay, I'll ask for leave tomorrow. It shouldn't be a problem. I'll go back early and export out the dates for the Chinese New Year period for them."

The two chatted for a while, then Zhang Hongmei checked the time. It was already 2 p.m., so she decided to go back. She still had time to write out the plan for the letter to Carlos.

“Hongmei, you don’t need to pick me up on Sunday. I’ll take the support vehicle to the city.”

"Then you won't be able to find your way home. How about I come pick you up? Eight o'clock in the morning, okay?"

"Okay, I'll call you if anything goes wrong. If you don't have my number, come pick me up."

The four of them left, and all three of them could sense that Zhang Hongmei was especially happy.

After Zhang Hongmei and the others left, Er Lengzi immediately wrote a leave application and went to find the brigade commander.

"Why did someone come here in a leader's car today? I was quite puzzled when I received the letter."

"Oh, it's my sister. She's the granddaughter of Chief Gu."

"You want to take a month's leave?"

"Yes! I want to go back to my hometown with my sister."

"Just a month off?"

"Yes, they'll be back in a month, and I'll come with them."

Er Lengzi's vacation application was approved, and he was overjoyed. It had been another year since he'd been home. Although he didn't have the same deep affection for his family as Hongmei, he still thought about them often.

When Zhang Hongmei arrived home, she greeted the two elderly people and then went straight to her study. The computer company's plan was completed in an hour. All that remained was to write a letter and send a voice message to Carlos.

I need to make it clear that I want to buy television sets and design washing machines. It would be best if people here could come and learn. It would be even better if engineers could come, but Carlos will have to handle all of that.

As for small home appliance companies, Zhang Hongmei has also made plans. The main goal is to vigorously develop electronics-related businesses.

Zhang Hongmei only put down her pen after Zhang Shouyi arrived.

"Honey, you don't need to work so hard."

"Hehe, no, this is just my hobby now."

"Were you happy to see Liu Baoguo today?"

"Of course, we from Liujiatun in the capital will have a gathering on Thursdays!"

"Hehe. Then you'd better get ready, tomorrow is Thursday."

"Hehe, no rush. Let's go eat. The days are going by so fast."

Zhang Shouyi thought to himself, "You think it's fast, but I feel time is too slow. I just want to come back and be with my wife right away."

The next day, after seeing Zhang Shouyi off, Zhang Hongmei stayed in her study with the two elderly people, practicing Tai Chi, and didn't come out. She needed to think carefully about what kind of side business to prepare for Liujiatun.

Transportation is just too inconvenient. Some industries are also struggling to develop. I think it's better to be conservative.

Suddenly, I thought of the mountains behind me, and realized that the chestnuts here were growing quite well, which meant that the rocks on the mountain still contained iron.

I'll ask Zhang Shouyi when I get back today, but I really can't bear to destroy that place.

Developing agriculture alone is not enough; we also need to find ways to start businesses.

But I really had no ideas for the moment. I put down my pen, rubbed my temples, and started to worry!

In the afternoon, Wang Ying and her husband actually came over. The computer had already been returned to Zeng Zhongkang; shouldn't he be busy at home?

"Wang Ying, what brings you here?"

"I'm here to freeload dinner tonight. Also, Zeng Zhongkang's affiliation has been transferred to the research institute. I received a notice this afternoon that he needs to report for duty next Monday."

"Oh! So fast?"

"I don't know the specifics. Maybe there were some problems with the projects he designed in the past? I didn't ask. He has the rank of deputy battalion commander, which is quite high."

"That's how it should be. After all, they are able to wholeheartedly serve the country, and the country will not treat them unfairly."

"What would you like to eat? Go tell Aunt Li. There are two more aunties living here now, so the food is pretty good."

"I don't know what to eat or what to cook anymore."

"Hongmei, what other projects did you mention?"

“You’re always in such a hurry. Here, this is what I want to do. I’ll leave this to you. You get 15%, and give 5% to Yu Hongxia.”

Wang Ying carefully looked at the plan in her hand, then frowned after reading it. "Hongmei, is this really feasible?"

"Yes, the service company is very successful in countries M and Y. We may face some obstacles here, but this is also for our own convenience."

Also, let me tell you, when you're selecting staff, choose middle-aged women. They don't necessarily have much potential. They gossip about everyone, and they know a lot of information.

"Okay, I understand. I'll go back and think about it carefully. I think it's quite difficult."

"Yes, it certainly won't be too smooth at first. But this is a company with a very promising future."

What I wrote above is not comprehensive. Our principle is that no matter what, as long as someone needs it, we will take the responsibility of finding it and connecting them with the right people.

The reason I'm entrusting this to you is that I want you to gather as much information as possible. We need to promptly grasp any information that is detrimental to the country or to us.

"Understood!"