Chapter 223 Yue Ning Returns to Guangdong City
HTV reported Yue Ning's birthday party. Yue Ning personally distributed birthday cakes to fans. The staff suspected that a mother and her two children had cut in line to receive cakes, so Yue Ning went to ask for clarification. After hearing that the little girl had skipped school for her, Yue Ning arranged the little girl to sit in the front row.
Seeing Qiao Junxian coming to pick her up, fans urged Yue Ning to sing a love song to Qiao Junxian. Yue Ning actually sang a love song that no one had ever heard of. She said it was a folk song from Yunnan. This song is different from the sweet, gentle and delicate songs that are popular among Taiwanese female singers. Yue Ning's voice is clear, simple and sincere. It turns out that there are also very nice songs in the mainland!
When everyone was calling for her to get married to Qiao Junxian, she walked up to the little girl and said to her, "I have studied very hard since I was young, and I could only relax for a while on my birthday every year. After my father passed away, I worked even harder, and I still stayed up late to study on my birthday." She also made an agreement with the little sister that as long as the little sister got all A's, she would leave a cake for her every year, and promised her that she would teach her to cook after she went to college.
Yue Ning also told her fans that she wanted to study and do business, and Qiao Junxian's career had just begun. She encouraged fans to be the best version of themselves.
Yang Yuhe commented on TV: "Modern idols should have the power to inspire people to emulate others. The so-called emulation of emulation means that when you see someone with talent and virtue, you want to be on par with him."
Faced with HTV's praise of Yue Ning, the rival TV station was not convinced. They filmed a clip of Yue Ning leaving the examination room, and the host said sarcastically: "She has never had a rest since she was a child, and she also stayed up late to study on her birthday. I believe Miss Yue will definitely be admitted to HKU."
The reporter asked Yue Ning what he thought. Yue Ning smiled and said, "Just do your best and have a clear conscience, that's all!"
The rival TV station said that Yue Ning was leaving room for himself, after all, you can't get into HKU just by wanting to. They also advised Yue Ning's fans not to get too excited, so as to avoid a big blow.
Yue Ning was too lazy to talk to them, she was busy rushing back to Yuecheng.
The Guangdong International Export Fair has just begun. This export fair has never stopped even in the most difficult years. This year is the second spring fair after the reform and opening up. The state approved the establishment of the China Foreign Trade Center as the organizer of the Guangdong International Export Fair, which is also a step towards marketization.
The last time he went back to visit the graves during the Qingming Festival, Yue Ning agreed to Director Song's request to send a team to support several restaurants in Guangdong City that receive foreign guests.
Baohualou sent a team of more than 20 chefs led by Zhang Junming, including He Yunbang, Ma Yaoxing and Luo Guoqiang, the first three chefs from Fuyunlou who are now on the list of Baohualou.
In addition to a dozen people who returned to their original units to provide support, half of them went to Fuyun Building. Half a month before the Spring Fair, Yue Baohua also took people to Fuyun Building to carry out a week of rectification.
After helping Director Song, Yue Ning also had a good relationship with the Guangdong Agricultural Products Import and Export Company. The leaders knew that she was busy with the exam and did not bother her. As soon as she finished her exam, the leader called her and asked her to go to the Spring Fair to help receive Japanese and European buyers.
Yue Ning came back from Lyon, and the leaders of the import and export companies were busy with the Spring Fair, so she had no time to report to them about the gains from her trip to France. It was just right to return to Yuecheng, and maybe she could meet more leaders and discuss her ideas with them.
The leader said he would send a car to pick her up at the port, but Yue Ning quickly refused. They were all very busy, and there were only a few small cars in the mainland. They had to receive foreign guests at this time, and she was one of them, so how could she take up resources?
After she crossed the border, Yimei Electric Appliances sent a car to take her to the train station.
Arriving at Yuecheng Railway Station, Yue Ning exited the station and Zhou Wenting was already waiting at the exit. Yue Ning quickened her pace while pulling the suitcase: "Auntie!"
Zhou Wenting took her box and said, "Ningning, thank you for your hard work."
"What are you talking about? I'm so happy that the leaders can use me!" Yue Ning hooked Zhou Wenting's arm and walked out of the train station. "I came back from Lyon and wanted to report to the leaders about my relationship with the French Durand Group, the company that makes foie gras..."
Yue Ning talked as she walked, and when they arrived at the parking lot, Zhou Wenting took her towards...towards a walk-behind tractor.
Zhou Wenting said embarrassedly: "All the cars were moved, so I asked the farm to send a tractor."
"Of course foreign customers are given priority!" Yue Ning jumped onto the back trailer of the tractor, took the box, and pulled Zhou Wenting. "Besides, when I was in the northwest, I also relied on a tractor to get out of the mountains!"
Zhou Wenting got on the tractor: "You kid."
"Yes! You treat me like a child."
Zhou Wenting and Yue Ning sat on the cloth mat together. Zhou Wenting said to Yue Ning, "Ningning! All the hotels in Yuecheng are full now. Many guests have moved to Foshan, Shunde and Panyu. You can stay with me at your grandfather Zhou's house."
Yue Ning shook her head: "No, I live in my uncle Abang's house. My uncle A Ming, A Zhong, and sister Xiuqin all live in Uncle Abang's house. They told me a long time ago that accommodation in Yuecheng is tight. Besides, sister Xiru was here two days ago. She called me when she came back and said that her servants live better than here. Fortunately, these Sino-Hong Kong joint ventures were not invited to participate in the exhibition this year. If they really came, she doesn't know if she can stay for such a long time!"
Zhou Wenting sighed: "There is no way, the country has no money."
Yue Ning said: "It's temporary. After two years, when the Hong'an Hotel and the other two hotels are built, the situation will be alleviated."
The tractor first took Yue Ning to Xiguan. The Zhou family’s house was only one street away from He Yunbang’s house.
Yue Ning came out very early today and took the early train. It's only half past ten now.
Yue Ning and Zhou Wenting agreed to meet at the entrance of Fuyun Building at 1 p.m. to go to the exhibition together. She first went to He's house to put down her luggage, and she always had to go to Fuyun Building when she came.
She carried the suitcase and walked into the street. This row of houses were all arcade-style houses, and the ground floors were basically state-owned stores. Only the He family was sandwiched between several stores, so their tailor shop was not out of place.
At that time, the policy for self-employed individuals was not yet clear, but Guangdong City was close to Hong Kong City, the policy was loose, everyone had active minds, and many people secretly did small businesses.
In addition, everyone knew that the youngest son of the He family was a chef in the Gangcheng Hotel. Even the boss of the Gangcheng restaurant called him "uncle". The boss had a good relationship with the superiors. Their shop was visited by many wealthy ladies from Gangcheng who bought fabrics from the Overseas Chinese Store. Sometimes these wealthy ladies were accompanied by their superiors! In this way, no one cared.
At this moment, the door to the ground floor was open, and Grandma He and Uncle Abang's brother were sitting under the eaves sewing.
"Mother-in-law, Uncle Xiang." Yue Ning called out.
"Ningning." He Yunbang's brother He Yunxiang looked up first.
Grandma He also quickly put down her needlework, came over enthusiastically, and helped her carry the box: "You came so early, did you go out very early?"
"Yeah. I went out early in the morning." Yue Ning followed Grandma He and walked in.
"Grandpa." Yue Ning called He's father who was operating the sewing machine, and found that there was a woman ironing clothes inside.
Father He also put down what he was doing and stood up.
"Grandpa, you are busy. Grandma can take me upstairs." Yue Ning said.
Yue Ning followed He's mother up the stairs: "Mother-in-law, have you hired a worker?"
"We felt sorry for Ah Zhen, so we kept her to give her a place to live and food to eat." Mother He whispered to Yue Ning, "She was a child bride adopted by the Li family in our old bamboo building. In order for their son to work in the steel plant, the Li family just started to call for educated youth to go to the countryside, so they sent Ah Zhen to Sichuan. Ah Zhen was gone for ten years, and when she came back, the Li family's son was married, and their children were six or seven years old. She still wanted to live with the Li family, but how could the Li family's daughter-in-law accommodate her?"
Yue Ning knew that her mother-in-law liked to gossip about other people, so she continued, "The Li family's son and daughter-in-law still live in the bamboo building?"
Mother He pushed open the door and said, "Where is it? The steel mill has allocated a house. Both of the Li family's daughters are married, and there are only the old couple at home. Although it is not spacious, there is still a place for her to stay. It's just that the daughter-in-law knew that she was their child bride, and she made a fuss to drive her away. That day I went back to the tube building to visit my little sister. It was thundering and raining outside. The little woman from the Li family threw all of Ah Zhen's things out into the rain in front of the old couple. Ah Zhen had a hard life. She was a child bride in their family. They already had two daughters and a son. The old woman from the Li family usually gave the food to her daughter and son. She didn't even have a full meal."
Yue Ning saw that it was a large south-facing room and said quickly, "Is this room for you two old people? You two old people can just arrange a small room for me."
"It's okay. The two of us will sleep in the same room with your Uncle Xiang. In the past, the place where a family of four lived was not as big as this room! Didn't they all come here?" said He's mother.
Yue Ning saw that the straw mat and blanket on the bed were all brand new. She was only here for a few days, but the old couple had to take care of so many things. She said, "Thank you for your help."
"Ningning, you always say that we shouldn't treat you as an outsider. Why are you treating me like an outsider now? You are our family's great benefactor. Without you, how could our He family have made it?" He's mother said, "Your grandfather and I are so happy that you are willing to live here!"
Yue Ning smiled: "I know."
"I put my things down. It's lunch time now, so I'll go to Fuyun Building to take a look. I won't be back in the afternoon and will go directly to the Spring Fair. I may have to go to Fuyun Building to close the market in the evening and go back with Uncle Abang and the others." Yue Ning said.
"This is too hard." said He's mother.
Yue Ning smiled: "Just arrived? You must be busy."
He's mother handed a lock to Yue Ning: "A Ming and the others have one too, lock it when you go out."
Since her mother-in-law had said so, Yue Ning took the lock and said, "I understand."
"I'll go down first."
"You are busy!"
Yue Ning opened the suitcase. There were a few silk clothes that were a little wrinkled in the suitcase. She took them all downstairs.
Seeing Father He, Yue Ning said, "Grandpa, please help me iron these clothes."
"Okay, okay!" He's father said to the woman, "Ah Zhen, please help Ningning iron some of her clothes first."
Ah Zhen came over quickly, and Yue Ning said, "Grandpa, don't worry. You can wear it tomorrow or the day after tomorrow."
"It's okay. I've almost finished the work on my hands." Ah Zhen took the clothes.
Yue Ning finally saw her face clearly. Her facial features were quite regular, but she looked a little haggard, just like when he was in the northwest, exposed to the wind and rain, with dark skin. Yue Ning estimated her age, probably in her thirties? Call her aunt!
"Thank you, Aunt Zhen." Yue Ning said.
Ah Zhen was slightly stunned for a moment, then came back to her senses: "You're welcome."
Yue Ning gave the clothes to Azhen and said to the others, "Grandpa, Grandma, Uncle Xiang, I'm going to Fuyun Building first."
Yue Ning was about to go out when she saw an old lady who was about the same age as her mother-in-law coming to the door. He's mother, who was doing her best to lock the clothes, put them on the small table, stood up, and her face immediately turned ugly: "Why are you here?"
"Zhang Yundi, I'm looking for Azhen, not you." said the old lady.
He's mother refused to let her in, and the old lady shouted to Ah Zhen in the room, "Ah Zhen, do you really think they are so kind? They took you in because they wanted you to be the wife of their disabled man and serve him for the rest of his life."
Yue Ning saw that Azhen's dark face turned several shades paler and her whole body was shaking.
Mother He snorted coldly and said, "Bullshit, I'm not as evil as you. In order for your son to have a good job, you sent Ah Zhen to the mountains of Sichuan. Ah Zhen came back from all the hardships, and your family threw out her things. Now you want Ah Zhen to be a concubine for your nephew whose wife died, and to be the stepmother of three children?"
Now Yue Ning knew that this was the old woman from the Li family.
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