Chapter 291 Bonds
Looking out the window at the bustling traffic, Jiang Ling walked to the table and gently picked up the file folder on it.
It was the same document Mo Chen had given her during the day—a formula for military gunpowder.
Jiang Ling had asked him to help her find this a few days ago.
At that time, Qin Qian was still fighting against the people of the Great Sheng Dynasty on the frontier. It was said that the battle was fierce and the outcome was difficult to determine.
She was preparing for the opening of the fireworks factory at the time, so she asked Mo Chen to find this information.
Now that Qin Qian is back, it's uncertain whether this item will still be of any use.
Remembering what Qin Zhao had told her, Jiang Ling sat at the table, and for the first time, she began to waver about whether to return to the Great Yu Dynasty.
As Qin Zhao said, she did indeed have the courage to leave at any time, regardless of the consequences.
But she didn't know when it started, but she found herself with more and more ties to this world: Xiao Ran, Xiao Yi, Xiao Qiu, Hong Xiu, Cheng Fang and Zhao Jingxing, and even the villagers of Jishui Village...
She knew her abilities were limited, yet she still presumptuously hoped that everyone could live a better life.
Only the faint ticking of the clock remained in the room.
About ten minutes later, Jiang Ling took a deep breath and picked up the brown paper bag again.
Upon opening the seal, there were only a few sheets of printed paper inside, clearly listing the formula ratios of several different types of black powder, and even some more advanced improved gunpowders, as well as the purification methods of key raw materials and a simple granulation process.
Concise language, accurate data.
Actually, the raw materials used in this are also available in Daewoo, but they are relatively difficult to find. Moreover, some materials are not of high purity, which may affect the explosive effect.
If you own a fireworks factory, equipping it with these things is actually quite simple.
She found a blank notebook and, based on her understanding, translated it into traditional Chinese characters.
Time passed quietly.
Only when the sky outside the window began to lighten and the sun rose did Jiang Ling carefully put away the documents, placing them in a small, waterproof, and fireproof safe.
For the next two days, Jiang Ling did not travel through time again.
She spent most of her time in the grocery store, taking stock of the inventory, replenishing goods, and purchasing a large batch of glass jars for future use.
She also collected many ancient books about minerals and plants from bookstores. The names of gunpowder raw materials in the Great Yu Dynasty were different from those in modern times, and if she copied them down verbatim, they wouldn't understand them, and it would be a waste of her effort.
It is also necessary to describe how these materials were found, taking into account the local geographical environment.
To make it easier to identify, she also downloaded pictures of the raw materials online and pasted them into her notebook.
In addition, she bought two explosive charges on the black market as physical examples to facilitate further research and improvement.
On the morning of the fourth day, Jiang Ling finally reached out and pushed open the wooden door.
The fresh air of Jishui Village is refreshing, carrying the scent of earth and dew.
It all seemed like only a moment had passed.
However, in reality, more than a month has passed in this world.
The noise outside seemed farther away than usual, and there were no pedestrians on the road in front of the shop. Even Xiao Ran and Xiao Yi were nowhere to be seen.
It seems they're all busy working in the workshop.
She was genuinely gratified that the workshop was still operating normally even after she had been gone for more than a month.
On the day she closed the shop, she said that she might be gone for a long time, and she left the workshop with a sufficient number of glass jars and other necessary materials.
Looking at it now, Xiao Qiu has indeed grown up. This assembly line is now standardized, and it makes no difference whether she is there or not.
Jiang Ling walked to the workshop entrance, and before she even went in, she heard Xiao Qiu directing the control of the sugar water temperature.
She had only been standing still for a moment when the sharp-eyed Xiao Ran's mother spotted her first. Her hands paused, and she exclaimed in surprise:
"Miss Jiang? Miss Jiang is back?!"
In an instant, the entire workshop came alive with activity.
Jiang Ling left for more than a month, claiming that she went to buy goods.
After not seeing her for more than a month, everyone in the workshop missed her very much, and they all gathered around her, chattering away.
"It really is Miss Jiang!"
"Miss Jiang, you're finally back!"
"Did your trip go smoothly? You must have had a long and tiring journey."
"It's been over a month since I last saw you, you look thinner!"
Instead, it was Xiao Qiu who came over with red eyes.
This was the first time she had experienced Jiang Ling being gone for so long. At first, she tried to remain calm, but as the days went by, she asked Xiao Ran and Xiao Yi when Jiang Ling would return. The two children gradually became silent from their initial certainty.
Xiao Qiu has grown up so much, and only after coming to Jishui Village did she find a sense of home. She thought this family had fallen apart.
Jiang Ling responded to everyone's concerns one by one:
"Thank you all for your concern. I'm fine; the procurement went smoothly this time. Everyone, please get back to work and don't let anything delay your schedule. I brought you all some gifts after work tonight; there's one for everyone!"
Upon hearing this, the women dispersed with smiles on their faces, returning to their respective posts, and the atmosphere was noticeably more relaxed than before.
With the space in front of Jiang Ling cleared, Xiao Qiu walked over with red eyes. If she hadn't been wearing her work uniform, she would have rushed over and hugged her.
Jiang Ling knew she was worried about her. Looking at her slightly tired face, she reached out and gently patted her shoulder.
"Alright, I'm back now, aren't I? You did a great job. While I was away, you managed the workshop perfectly, even better than I expected. Tonight, I'll reward you with a big chicken leg."
Xiao Qiu was amused by her words and stopped crying. She lowered her head somewhat embarrassedly, quickly wiping her eyes with her sleeve. When she looked up again, her eyes had regained their usual calm.
"It's good that the girl is back... I will continue to keep an eye on the workshop."
"elder sister--!"
Just then, a shout, tinged with both tears and pure joy, came from behind.
Just as Jiang Ling turned around, Xiao Yi rushed over like a cannonball and hugged her leg tightly.
After more than half a year of recuperation, the boy has grown quite a bit taller; his head can now reach her waist. He's also gained a lot of weight.
He looked up, his eyes red like a rabbit's, his mouth pouting, looking both aggrieved and happy.
"Sister, you're finally back! I missed you so much!"
He buried his face in Jiang Ling's clothes and said in a muffled voice.
Jiang Ling wasn't wearing work clothes, so it was inconvenient for her to enter the production area. She then gestured for Xiao Qiu to go ahead and get busy.
At this moment, Xiao Ran also heard the commotion and rushed over.
The moment he saw Jiang Ling, his eyes lit up. In the month since he last saw her, he had lost a lot of weight, and his physique had become even more defined.
Jiang Ling took Xiao Yi and Xiao Ran back to the general store.
"Alright, I'm back safe and sound, aren't I?" Jiang Ling said in a relaxed tone, rubbing Xiao Yi's head.
Xiao Ran's face also showed obvious worry. He was much more composed than Xiao Yi. He carefully examined Jiang Ling's expression and, after confirming that she was alright, asked softly:
"Sister Jiang, has everything been settled for this purchase?"
Jiang Ling nodded. "Don't worry, everything's taken care of."
Although she hadn't told Xiao Ran the shop's secret, he was the one who had stayed in the shop the longest besides herself, and as he grew older, he must have guessed something.
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