The device was no challenge for Jiang Wanqing in terms of both construction and use; in her previous life, she had disassembled and studied similar, more advanced equipment.
Jiang Wanqing returned her gaze to Zheng Yuan and hummed in agreement: "Sure, but... there's something I'm not sure if it's convenient for you."
"Just tell me, what's inconvenient between us?"
Without saying a word or even asking any further questions, Zheng Yuan agreed, and Jiang Wanqing pursed her lips.
"I'd like to meet your workers, especially the female workers. Do you have any here?"
“I thought it was something difficult, but you mentioned female workers.” Zheng Yuan snapped his fingers: “I actually have a surprise for you, come with me.”
He beckoned to Jiang Wanqing with a mysterious look on his face. She hesitated for a moment, but since she was already there, she decided to follow him and see what was going on.
The female and male workers did different jobs, so they were assigned to different areas. Jiang Wanqing followed Zheng Yuan to another area where there were twenty or thirty female workers.
She thought he wanted to gather people together to get to know each other, but instead he led her straight inside, which made her even more curious.
I just hope this surprise isn't a shock...
A person wearing work clothes, hunched over, is wiping equipment, his long hair hidden by his work cap.
Jiang Wanqing initially only glanced at him, but as she got closer, the figure became clearer and clearer, and her heart couldn't help but jump.
"Jiang Xiu, come here."
Jiang Xiu? !
Upon hearing this name, Jiang Wanqing was certain of her suspicions; the person she had encountered outside was indeed her! It wasn't overthinking, nor was it a mistake!
"Director Zheng." Jiang Xiu put down her work and turned to walk towards them.
Look who this is.
Jiang Wanqing's face was cold. Before she could react, Jiang Xiu rushed up and hugged her, bursting into tears.
"Sister! I've finally found you! I knew we were destined to meet again!"
She held on tightly, and for a moment Jiang Wanqing felt like she couldn't breathe, while Zheng Yuan smiled broadly.
"Alright, don't be too sad. You can catch up anytime, there's no rush."
Jiang Xiu let go of his hand and pretended to wipe away her tears.
How did you get here?
Not in the mood for catching up with her, Jiang Wanqing asked directly.
"I... I have to thank Director Zheng for this."
"Let me explain." Zheng Yuan's expression was normal, as if he were talking about something perfectly normal: "Wanqing, you're not a permanent employee at our factory, but I can't let you have any worries, so I sent someone to your hometown to make some arrangements for your parents. It just so happened that we ran into your uncle and aunt when they left the village. They said your cousin didn't have a job and didn't mind being far from home, so my people brought her over on the way."
So that's how it is. Jiang Wanqing's eyes flickered. If she remembered correctly, her parents hadn't mentioned this in the letters they sent her.
She opened her mouth, about to say something, when Jiang Xiu grabbed her arm.
"Sister, thank you so much. Without you, I wouldn't have had such a great opportunity!"
She expressed her gratitude verbally, but her eyes betrayed her calculations. Clearly, she wasn't willing to admit her mistake and change her ways; a much larger conspiracy was likely brewing...
Jiang Wanqing shook off her hand and looked at Zheng Yuan: "I think you've misunderstood. My family and my uncle and aunt's family don't get along. Since you went to our village to find out the details, you must know something. Comrade Zheng, you probably meant well but did something wrong."
Jiang Xiu's expression changed drastically when she was surprised by Jiang Xiu's lack of respect.
"Sister, how could you..."
"Don't call me 'sister.' If you continue to disgust me, I won't hesitate to expose all your shameful secrets."
Jiang Wanqing stared coldly at her. Zheng Yuan, feeling somewhat embarrassed, lowered his head, pushed up his glasses, and squinted.
"Ah, I... I really didn't know that was the case, but since Comrade Jiang Xiu is here, let's treat her as an ordinary worker and not talk about her relationship with you, is that alright?"
He meant that he wanted to keep Jiang Xiu here. Jiang Wanqing frowned and took two steps back.
"This is your factory, and I can't interfere with your decisions. I've finished my tour, and I should head back now."
She didn't linger. Zheng Yuan offered to take her home, but she refused. Instead, Jiang Xiu chased after her.
Jiang Xiu called out to her as they reached the factory gate.
"Jiang Wanqing, you're still as aloof as ever. Humph, do you think I want to call you 'sister'?"
Seeing that she didn't stop, Jiang Xiu ran a few steps to catch up and grabbed Jiang Wanqing's hand.
"What do you mean? Do you look down on me? Or are you afraid of me?"
"You went to Huada University, right?" Jiang Wanqing asked instead of answering.
"So what if you went? Do you want to ask about the needles? Do you think I only put in needles?" Jiang Xiu suddenly leaned closer.
When they arrived, the sky was clear and sunny, but now dark clouds had gathered overhead. Jiang Wanqing gritted her teeth.
"And... I know you were also reborn." Jiang Xiu grabbed her hand and pulled her down: "I've always wondered how you could so calmly marry that short-lived Cheng Ran, and how you treated Yuan Zhong like that. I finally figured it out when I was in jail. You knew about the future. You saw me take Yuan Zhong away, so you simply changed your target. But so what? The future can't be changed. Yuan Zhong is destined to reach the top of academia. Just you wait and see!"
It seems this fool only knows that she was reborn, but doesn't know the truth behind Yuan Zhong's success in her previous life. Seeing how confident she is, Jiang Wanqing suddenly felt relieved.
She pulled her hand away, patting the grime off her sleeve: "Fine, I'll wait and see how someone as ignorant as you manages to reach the top with him."
Jiang Wanqing raised her eyes disdainfully and walked out of the factory without looking back.
Judging from today's situation, the 9,500 yuan should be returned to Zheng Yuan as soon as possible. His kindness always seems to be mixed with other motives...
Competition registration closed as scheduled, but Cheng Ran still hadn't returned, so Jiang Wanqing decided to stay at the school.
While compiling the final registration list, Professor Xue handed Jiang Wanqing a registration form.
"Wanqing, please fill this out."
She took it and glanced at it: "You want me to sign up too?"
“Well, just treat it as a game. I had 100% confidence in your abilities. If you participated, you wouldn’t even need to compete for first place. But recently there have been rumors in the department saying that you’re all talk and no action. Well, you should show them and let them know that there are always people better than you!” Professor Xue’s indignation was mixed with his trust in her, and there was no worry in his eyes.
Jiang Wanqing had previously assumed she wouldn't participate, but since Professor Xue had said so... and given the recent unpleasant things being said, she could remain unaffected, but she was afraid of being dragged into attacking the professor.
"Okay, I'll fill it out. I'll also give it my all in the competition."
"That's right."
She smiled sweetly, quickly filled out the registration form, and said goodbye to Professor Xue.
"Then I'll go back to my dorm first."
"Has that kid from the Cheng family stopped coming to pick you up lately?" Professor Xue casually mentioned.
"He's busy, and we're both busy with our own things, which is fine."
"Hahaha... Many people can't keep up with your level of awareness, I agree," Professor Xue said approvingly.
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