Lin Yu has been in Haicheng for a week now. Compared to Qiao Feng, who has a two-week vacation, she should go back.
She called home and the factory, and everyone was asking her when she was coming back. Without her, it felt like she had lost her pillar of support.
Besides, their new workshop has only been in use for a short time, so she needs to be extra careful.
Qiao Feng knew she was busy, so he didn't try to stop her: "You should go back. I'll stay here for a few more days and see my old classmates."
Lin Yu nodded, "Then I'll buy the tickets. We'll come here again next time you have your vacation."
Qiao Feng agreed.
Although Qiao Feng had been to the Lotus Brigade, it was the Lin family's territory, so he was just an outsider there.
Haicheng is different; it's where they grew up together.
Their sibling bond will not change.
Moreover, now that they have a house, they will have a place to stay when they return to Haicheng.
It would be nice if we could meet again in Haicheng in the future.
This trip back has finally washed away Lin Yu's fear of Haicheng.
Her friends, brothers, and grandparents are here; she should come back to visit more often.
As for the Qiao family members, the chances of running into them are actually very small unless you specifically go there.
They hadn't run into each other even once during this period.
Before leaving, Lin Yu had to go to Luo Ping's house.
When he sent her there last time, Lin Yu guessed it was related to their food factory.
Whether there are dates or not, it's all the same. Lin Yu thought that it would be good if he could sell the goods to Haicheng.
So I went to Luo Ping's house on Monday night.
When Lin Yu arrived, the couple had already prepared dinner and asked her to sit down and eat.
Looking at the lavish spread on the table, Lin Yu exclaimed, "Wow, this is way too extravagant!"
Luo Ping made fish, braised pork, and the pork rib soup that Lin Yu had taught him to make that day.
"Aren't you going back soon? Consider this a farewell gift."
Jiang Qing kept telling her not to be polite.
Lin Yu could only say, "Thank you all, Brother Luo Ping's cooking is really good."
Although this was only the second time Lin Yu had eaten it, she still liked it very much.
Although the pork rib soup was made according to her method, the taste was slightly different, and Jiang Qing and Lin Yu both liked it very much.
Luo Ping is a skilled cook.
"My biggest interest is cooking, I'm happy as long as you like it."
Lin Yu winked at Jiang Qing, "What a good man."
Jiang Qing blushed and patted her, saying, "Don't talk nonsense."
People in this era are still very conservative; who else would be so direct and mocking as she is?
Luo Ping laughed heartily, seemingly unconcerned, since it was a compliment.
After finishing their meal, Luo Ping finally got down to business.
"Here's the thing, I applied to have your products available in major supply and marketing cooperatives and department stores in Haicheng, but after discussion, it was ultimately not approved."
Lin Yu pursed her lips, feeling somewhat disappointed even though she had expected it.
"There's nothing I can do about it. I understand. It's not easy to get this done."
They naturally have the advantage of being locals in their own province, and they also have connections to support them when they are sent to Beicheng and Guangcheng.
The situation in Haicheng is different; things are complicated there, and Lin Yu didn't expect to succeed at first.
Luo Ping's face remained expressionless. After listening to Lin Yu's words, he nodded approvingly: "It's good that you understand, but what I want to say is that I accomplished something else."
Lin Yu looked at him with a puzzled expression.
Jiang Qing rolled her eyes at him: "Can you stop being so mysterious? Can you just tell me the truth?"
She's a researcher and doesn't like these roundabout, back-and-forth conversations.
Luo Ping smiled good-naturedly: "I've applied for a place for you to open a specialty store."
Lin Yu stood up in surprise: "What? Really?"
Logically speaking, opening a store should be more difficult than joining a supply and marketing cooperative, right?
This shows that she doesn't understand the situation in Haicheng. The supply and marketing cooperatives and department stores have fixed sources of goods. Adding new goods would inevitably harm the interests of some factories.
So this matter has been impossible to reach an agreement on.
"Later, it was Xiao Zhang who brought up the matter of the franchise store."
Lin Yu: "Zhang Hongfei?"
"Yes, it was him. He must have heard about it from Xiao Tao. He said that since it's not feasible, could he open a specialty store for you?"
Lin Yu was somewhat surprised, not expecting Zhang Hongfei to be of such use at such a crucial moment.
"So, did it work out in the end?"
Luo Ping nodded: "Of course it's done before I told you. You just need to submit an application to open a store, and we'll review and approve it."
"But you need to think this through. Your factory will have to bear the risks yourself."
Lin Yu: "Of course, we have experience with this, so there's no need to worry."
"Okay then, send me an application when you get back."
Lin Yu said happily, "Okay, thank you so much, Brother Luo."
Luo Ping waved his hand: "No need to thank me. This is a win-win situation. Young Zhang is a smarter young man. If you want to thank someone, thank him."
Lin Yu shook her head: "You two should be thanked, and all the workers in our factory should thank you."
Luo Ping encouraged her: "Do a good job, I have high hopes for you."
Lin Yu agreed, "Yes, I'll do my best."
After they finished speaking, Jiang Qing asked, "Is that all?"
She didn't quite understand what they were saying, but all she knew was that they were talking about thanking each other.
Lin Yu smiled and said, "Okay, maybe I'll have to come again soon."
Jiang Qing was delighted: "Then you must come to our house when you come!"
Although their time together was brief, Jiang Qing really liked Lin Yu.
Although Jiang Qing is not young, she and Lin Yu get along like sisters.
Lin Yu is a thoughtful person when it comes to work, but in daily life she prefers to be with simple and straightforward people like Jiang Qing.
So although she met Luo Ping first, Jiang Qing was still her closest friend.
Lin Yu smiled and said, "I'll definitely come to see you next time I'm here, and I'll bring you some delicious food."
Jiang Qing was even happier, smiling broadly.
Luo Ping looked at his wife, who was laughing like a child, with doting eyes, and his appreciation for Lin Yu grew even stronger.
Jiang Qing doesn't have many friends, so he was very happy for her to have such a compatible friend.
After leaving Luo Ping's house, Lin Yu went to Tao's house.
She didn't have much to say to Zhang Hongfei, only thanking him briefly.
He played with Tao Xinxin and the child for a while longer before going home.
This was Lin Yu's last day in Haicheng. When she got home, Qiao Feng was still waiting for her with the lights on.
Lin Yu went in to say hello, and then the two of them went to rest.
The next morning, after breakfast, Qiao Feng took Lin Yu's luggage and took her to the train station.
"Give me a call when you arrive, and be careful on the road."
Even before boarding the train, Qiao Feng kept repeating the same instructions over and over again.
Lin Yu rushed over and hugged him: "Brother, don't worry, I'll be careful, remember to think of me."
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