34. Didn't we say we were going back to Xitang today?
Fang Shuning felt only annoyed.
My back aches so much. I'm so tired.
It's been so long since I've done something like this, it's really a bit overwhelming all of a sudden.
"Wait!" Fang Shuning said only two words before hanging up the phone.
Fang Shuning snuggled closer to Song Jiuchen, "Don't worry about him, go back to sleep."
"good."
Fang Shuning's affectionate gestures made Song Jiuchen feel even warmer.
He silently cursed himself for being "pathetic," but still gently wrapped his arms around Fang Shuning and fell asleep again.
Fu Yuanzheng was left alone, waiting and waiting.
After lunch, Song Jiuchen and Fang Shuning finished their meal and then contacted Fu Yuanzheng.
The moment he connected with Fu Yuanzheng, Fu Yuanzheng's little mouth started chattering incessantly, blabbering on about how Song Jiuchen was a womanizer who neglected his friends, how his father Fang Shuning was a heartless traitor who betrayed his principles for love, and how the two of them were ruthless and heartless...
"Shut up and drive your car properly." Fang Shuning couldn't take it anymore and chose to shut Fu Yuanzheng up directly.
"If you say one more word, believe me, I'll make sure you can't even get a single step into Xitang Village."
Fu Yuanzheng believed it; he dared not disbelieve it.
Fang Shuning is really capable of anything.
Now, he was truly silent.
The car drove on the highway, with Fu Yuanzheng and Song Jiuchen taking turns, and finally arrived home around 7 o'clock.
Winter has arrived, and with the sun shining directly on the Tropic of Capricorn, the sky over Xitang is completely dark. The entire village is shrouded in darkness and silence. The streetlights along the streets appear particularly lonely.
The internet celebrity and Liu Yi were already waiting for the three of them at the village committee.
Fu Yuanzheng is a big mouth. He doesn't need to announce their relationship himself. The moment the call ended, he'd already sent the news to the group chat.
Although there's really nothing to hide, Fu Yuanzheng's mouth is just too big.
They drove straight to the village committee, and the five of them sat together. In the winter, surrounded by their loved ones, friends, and careers, Fang Shuning felt a rare sense of satisfaction.
The satisfaction that I used to need to be needed, flattered, and defined as valuable was obtained at this moment, on such an ordinary night.
It seems that she has found the key to moving forward on the path of life.
This is what she truly wants.
The group first gave a brief overview of the cannery's progress over the past few days. Everything was proceeding smoothly. The factory canteen had also been brought up as a regular task, with several village women volunteering to be the head chef. They didn't need wages, but Cui Sitong insisted that they must be paid; otherwise, they wouldn't be needed.
Only then did the older women agree.
This year's fruit tree profits have doubled compared to previous years. Everyone in the village knows it's all thanks to these young men.
So they wanted to do what they could to help them, and some even went to work in the factory for free.
Upon learning of this, Fang Shuning told Cui Sitong that whoever went to help should be paid the daily wage.
These things must be sorted out clearly.
They did help the village increase its fruit tree profits, but everything has two sides. Fang Shuning and Cui Sitong also gained what they wanted: fame, influence, and even online traffic. These would become important assets for their cannery's future promotion and sales, increasing its exposure.
They are also beneficiaries.
Construction of the cannery is expected to be completed by the end of the month, and then it will enter the commissioning phase, the most important of which is to adjust the flavor of the canned food.
They can currently guarantee the freshness of the raw materials, but even good raw materials are wasted if they are not properly prepared to produce a good flavor.
Now that we've finished with the important stuff, it's time for some gossip.
At this point, Song Jiuchen's ears turned red again.
Fang Shuning, on the other hand, remained calm and composed, taking Song Jiuchen's hand and saying, "Alright, you can congratulate us now."
Fang Shuning was too straightforward, and since they already knew about the shady dealings between the two of them, they weren't excited when the person in question finally said it out loud.
Instead, I felt bored.
It's getting late, time to call it a night. We have a ton of things to do tomorrow.
Fu Yuanzheng hesitated for a long time, and finally, just before everyone was about to leave, he couldn't help but ask, "Secretary Song and Fang Shuning are getting together now. Would it be inconvenient for me to stay at Fang Shuning's house?"
"I live in the school dormitory, I can't take you in," Liu Yi said first, refusing the offer.
"But what?"
"But what if my boyfriend finds out? Wouldn't that be inconvenient for him?"
"No, when did you get a boyfriend?"
"It's always been there."
Fu Yuanzheng looked at Fang Shuning with an incredulous expression, "Does she really have a boyfriend?"
"Yes, he is, and incredibly handsome."
In the end, Fu Yuanzheng went home with Fang Shuning.
Throughout the journey, Fu Yuanzheng kept talking, but it all boiled down to one thing: he couldn't believe that Cui Sitong actually had a boyfriend. Does that mean he was the only single person? No way, he wouldn't accept that.
Fang Shuning was in a good mood, so she chatted with Fu Yuanzheng for a bit longer. "No, Liu Yi is single too. Hey, how about we play matchmaker for you two?"
Liu Yi's face flashed into Fu Yuanzheng's mind, then he shook his head violently, "No, seeing her gives me the feeling of seeing my elementary school homeroom teacher. No, I'll become impotent."
"Hey, Fang Shuning, explain yourself! Why do you look down on me? What's wrong with me? I'm still..."
"Bang!" Fang Shuning slammed the door shut, shutting Fu Yuanzheng out. It was too noisy.
Life is mundane, and everyone lives their ordinary yet busy lives, one day at a time.
The reconstruction of the factory has finally come to an end.
On the last day, Xitang Village welcomed its first snowfall of winter.
Everyone says that a timely snowfall promises a bumper harvest, and everyone agrees that this must be a good omen. They're sure their cannery will have a huge success next year.
Fang Shuning liked hearing such auspicious words, so she waved her hand and said, "It's completed! Everyone should celebrate together!"
The village restaurant was packed. Snow was falling heavily outside, but the inside was warm and cozy. Everyone was chatting and laughing, and it seemed like life was going to be just like that, which was really nice.
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