Chapter 96 96 What relative is so important?
Hearing the voice on the other end of the phone, Jiang Lili's mind went blank for a moment. Lu Hongzhe? How did he know she was in Beijing? Thinking of him mentioning Grandpa Lu just now, she quickly guessed that it was probably her grandfather who brought up this matter with Grandpa Lu.
She quickly reacted: "Okay, thank you, Brother Hongzhe."
"Please write down my number and address. You can call me if you have any questions." Lu Hongzhe continued on the other end of the phone.
"Okay, wait a moment." Jiang Lili said as she stood up to find paper and pen. Cheng Yuntian next to her handed her the things at the right time. She listened to the voice on the other end of the phone and wrote it down.
"Do you have time tomorrow? I'll take you around." The old man had specifically asked her to do this, and Lu Hongzhe didn't want to neglect her.
"Sorry, Brother Hongzhe, I have something to do tomorrow. When grandpa and the others come over, can we have dinner together?" Jiang Lili made an invitation.
"Okay, then remember to come to me if you have any problems." He only heard his grandfather mention Jiang Lili's visit to Beijing, and it seemed to be related to work.
"Okay." Jiang Lili nodded in agreement.
After the call ended, Cheng Yuntian asked her curiously, "Lili, do you know anyone in Beijing?"
"I guess so. He used to be a neighbor in the cotton mill's staff housing estate, and now he's studying at Tsinghua University." Jiang Lili explained.
"Tsing Hua University." Cheng Yuntian became interested. If he could recruit him, then he wouldn't have to worry about the development of the factory.
Seeing what she was thinking, Jiang Lili shook her head and interrupted her fantasy: "He has now started his own business with his classmates, and it seems to be in the computer field." Jiang Lili didn't know much about Lu Hongzhe, she only knew a general idea.
"Okay. That's just what I said." Cheng Yuntian didn't feel disappointed when he heard that. After all, Tsinghua University graduates were very valuable at that time.
"Let's go, it's time to go to the workshop." Jiang Lili reminded.
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Jiang Jianyi hadn't gone fishing in the past few days because he was going to Beijing in a few days. Mr. Lu came to him specifically to ask, "Why don't you go fishing?"
"I'm going to Beijing in a few days, and I've been packing my luggage these days." Jiang Jianyi said half-seriously. Going to Beijing has been his dream since he was a child, and he didn't expect that this wish would come true. He was a little excited these days, so it was not suitable for fishing.
"Do you want to go play?" Mr. Lu asked casually. Before Lu Hongzhe went to Tsinghua University to report, he had already been to Beijing with his eldest brother's family. People always have a filter for places they have never been to. Once they have been there, they will naturally lose their charm. Mr. Lu is like this.
"Yes, Lili's current boss has opened a branch factory in Beijing. She went there two days ago. Once she has made all the arrangements, we can set off. Then, those who love the country can take Tongtong with them." Jiang Jianyi explained happily.
"Lili is becoming more and more capable, and Hongzhe is also there. Tell her to go to Hongzhe if she has any problems." Old Master Lu suddenly thought of his eldest grandson in Beijing.
"Oh, I almost forgot. Then you should ask Hongzhe to pay more attention to Lili." No matter how capable Jiang Lili is, she is still a child in the eyes of her family.
"Okay." Mr. Lu agreed immediately, and that's how Lu Hongzhe took the initiative to call.
Jiang Qitong was even more excited than Jiang Jianyi. She would ask every day, "Grandpa, when are we going to Beijing?"
"Why are you in such a hurry? You have to wait until your sister Lili has made arrangements." Jiang Jianyi rubbed her head and then took her out to buy popsicles. The weather was getting hotter and hotter, and he didn't know if the weather in Beijing was much different from here.
Just like that, on the fourth day after Jiang Lili arrived in Beijing, she called Jiang Yulan's office again: "Mom, you can buy plane tickets for Grandpa and the others."
"Have you found a place to live?" Jiang Yulan was a little surprised by her efficiency.
"It's in the factory. There are five lounges here. When we recruit people, we will convert them into dormitories." Jiang Lili explained.
"That's great. It saves us some money on accommodation. I'll buy them plane tickets later." The old man rarely travels far, so he was allowed to experience flying.
Upon learning that Jiang Yulan had bought a plane ticket, Jiang Jianyi couldn't help but frown: "Just buy a train ticket, why buy a plane ticket? Why don't you go and refund it quickly?"
"It's a rare opportunity to go out and have fun, so you can do whatever you want. If you cancel now, you will be fined. Please just sit here for a while." Jiang Yulan pushed the plane ticket he handed over back.
"Aunt, when I make money in the future, I will take you on a plane." The happiest person in the family is Jiang Qitong.
"Okay, then auntie will wait for Tongtong to take me on a plane." Jiang Yulan chuckled.
"Sister, you're right. Since we've bought the plane tickets, let's enjoy it." Zhou Qingfen knew that a refund was probably impossible. As for the ticket money, she could find other opportunities to make up for it later.
"Qingfen is still very clear-headed. Dad, just pack your luggage and don't worry about other things. By the way, Aiguo, is your old camera still usable? If it is, give it to Qingfen. Bring some more papers so they can take more photos." Jiang Yulan turned to look at Jiang Aiguo and asked.
"It's still usable. I'll buy some film tomorrow. It's a rare trip to Beijing, so you guys have to take as many photos as possible." Jiang Aiguo said with a smile.
"It would be great if Dad and Auntie could go together, eh!" Jiang Qitong sighed like a little adult after she finished speaking, which amused the other three. Jiang Yulan smiled and explained, "Your dad and I both have to go to work. Let's try to get a chance to go out together next time."
"Okay." Jiang Qitong thought that being a student still had its advantages. At least they still had winter and summer vacations.
Jiang Lili quickly received the time of their flight. She looked up at Cheng Yuntian and said, "Sister Cheng, is there anything else I can help you with?"
"Not yet." Cheng Yuntian shook her head. Now she was waiting for the decoration of the workshop. As for the equipment for the production line, with the experience in Yuncheng, she had already ordered it in advance and was just waiting for the other party to deliver it after the workshop was completed.
"That's good. My grandpa and the others will be here tomorrow. I guess I'll have to accompany them for the next few days. If you have anything, just come to my room." Jiang Lili also thought about it in her mind. All the necessary preparations have been done. She should not be needed until everything is running normally.
"It shouldn't be a big deal. Just accompany them around and have a good look. As for other things, I can't help you." Cheng Yuntian is not a local either. She came here more than a month earlier than her, but she stays in the factory almost every day, so she is not familiar with this place.
"Okay, then I'll go directly to the airport tomorrow." Having experience traveling for work, Jiang Lili took advantage of her free time these days to make a travel plan and also found out about the nearby bus routes.
In the early stages of a business, everyone is very busy, and Lu Hongzhe is no exception. After finishing his work, his eyes fell on the lower right corner of the screen, and then he said to the person next to him: "I have something to do tomorrow afternoon, so let's put this on hold for now."
"Okay, then you go ahead and do your thing, and we'll continue trying here." After the person finished speaking, he couldn't help but turn his head to look at Lu Hongzhe. You know, he is never absent, so he was a little curious about what he would do tomorrow.
As if seeing through his curiosity, Lu Hongzhe said indifferently: "A relative from my family is coming to Beijing for a few days. I'll go to the airport to pick him up tomorrow?"
"Fuck, so you haven't been free these days?" Someone got the point.
"Maybe." Lu Hongzhe didn't say anything definite. It was Grandpa who told him the flight time of Grandpa Jiang and others tomorrow, and specifically told him to go to the airport to pick them up when he has time.
He had already booked a restaurant for tomorrow's dinner in advance, and Jiang Lili seemed to have arranged their itinerary very well. She was more mature than her peers, so he guessed they didn't need his help, but thinking of his grandfather's instructions, he felt a headache.
There was no need to be picked up at the airport today, so Jiang Lili slept in for the first time in a long time. When she woke up, it was already past ten o'clock. She didn't get up immediately, but stretched her limbs in bed. After a long time, she slowly climbed out of bed. Jiang Jianyi and his team's flight didn't arrive until five o'clock in the afternoon, so there was no need to rush.
It was only 4:30 when she arrived at the airport. Even if the plane wasn't delayed, it would still take another half an hour. Jiang Lili sighed at the digital watch on her wrist. Was she a little too early? Airports nowadays weren't as comfortable as they were in the future. She looked up and casually glanced around, then looked at the man walking towards her in surprise. When he approached, she whispered, "Brother Hongzhe, are you here to pick someone up too?"
"Yes, I'm here to pick up Grandpa Jiang and the others as well. My grandfather told me the time, so can I arrange today's itinerary?" Lu Hongzhe said, smiling and waiting for her answer.
"Will this be too much trouble for you?" Jiang Lili looked up at him. Given the friendship between the two families, it seemed normal for him to come to pick her up at the airport.
"No, you have come all the way here, so I have to play the role of host." Lu Hongzhe shook his head.
"Then I'll have to trouble Brother Hongzhe." Jiang Lili guessed that this was a task assigned to him by Grandpa Lu. It would be bad if she refused, so she simply agreed to it. After all, there was still a lot of time, so she didn't have to worry about not having time to repay the favor.
"It's not a trouble. I heard from grandpa that you came here for work?" Lu Hongzhe asked casually. He would talk to Lu Jiaze on the phone every week. He used to hear him mention her on the phone, but recently, he rarely mentioned anything related to her. He couldn't help but wonder if the two had a conflict.
"Not really. Sister Cheng is busy here alone and there is no one to talk to, so she hopes that I can come over." Jiang Lili explained.
"That's pretty impressive. Does the branch also produce toys?" He still remembered the cross-dressing doll from before, which was indeed very ingeniously designed.
"Yes, Beijing pays more attention to children, so I think business should be better." More importantly, Mei Huixiu's network of contacts cannot be cut off. If you don't strike while the iron is hot, who will still know you in a few years?
"It's true that there are more opportunities in big cities, but at the same time, the competition is also greater," Lu Hongzhe reminded.
"We have taken this into consideration. For now, we are very confident in our product." Jiang Lili herself didn't realize that every time she mentioned something related to Tongqu players, her tone was full of determination, which made people involuntarily convinced.
Seeing her exude confidence, Lu Hongzhe raised the corners of his lips unconsciously and his tone became gentle: "I look forward to your success. If you need anything in the computer field at the factory, you can always come to us."
"Okay." Jiang Lili nodded, thinking that there was indeed no chance. After all, computers were not widely used at that time, and the few computers in the factory could only be used to record spreadsheets and the like.
"They're coming out." Someone next to them reminded her. Jiang Lili looked up and saw Jiang Qitong being led by Jiang Jianyi. They were looking around for her. She waved to them quickly, "Grandpa, Tongtong, I'm here."
"It's Sister Lili." Jiang Qitong was the first to hear her voice, and excitedly tugged at the corner of Zhou Qingfen's clothes next to her.
"Looks like we're here. Let's go over there." Zhou Qingfen patted her shoulder, signaling her not to pull her clothes anymore. Unfortunately, Jiang Qitong was so excited that she ignored her and rushed to Jiang Lili like a little cannonball: "Sister Lili, we were scared to death on the plane just now." The plane was bumpy just now, and Jiang Qitong, who was flying for the first time, was almost scared to tears.
"What happened?" Jiang Lili asked hurriedly.
Jiang Qitong shook her head and said a little embarrassedly, "They said we encountered some kind of turbulence. I don't understand, but the turbulence was really scary."
While the two sisters were talking, Jiang Jianyi and Zhou Qingfen also approached. When they got closer, they noticed Lu Hongzhe. Jiang Jianyi asked in surprise: "Hongzhe, are you here to pick us up too?"
"Yes, my grandfather specifically asked me to come here. Come on, I'll take you to dinner first." As Lu Hongzhe spoke, he reached out and took the luggage from his hand.
"Old Lu, what a joke! Will this delay your work?" Jiang Jianyi asked carefully. He had heard Old Man Lu mention that Lu Hongzhe stayed here during the summer vacation in order to start a business with his classmates.
"Don't worry, Grandpa Jiang. I'm on vacation today and won't be late." After saying that, he began to lead the way. He drove here today. It would be much more convenient to have a car when they started their business, so he bought a second-hand car.
"That's good." Jiang Jianyi breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that, and then followed him. Zhou Qingfen, who was behind him, stood side by side with Jiang Lili and asked him how he had been doing in Beijing these days.
When they arrived at where Lu Hongzhe parked his car, he first put their suitcases in the trunk, then turned around and explained to them: "Beijing is too big, it would be more convenient to have a car, so we bought a second-hand car."
"Having a car will indeed be a lot more convenient." Jiang Jianyi nodded, then glanced at the rest of the people, and finally opened the passenger door. The remaining three sat in the back seat.
"Can we go eat now?" Lu Hongzhe asked for their opinions.
"Okay." Jiang Qitong nodded frantically. She was really hungry.
Glancing at her from the rearview mirror, she pecked at rice like a chicken. A smile flashed in Lu Hongzhe's eyes, and he finally made the decision: "Okay, then let's go eat first."
Zhou Qingfen stared at the person driving in front and casually asked Jiang Lili, "Did you come here together?"
"No, I didn't see him until I arrived at the airport." Jiang Lili shook her head.
"Uncle Lu and the others are thoughtful. I hope they won't interfere with Hongzhe's work." Although Zhou Qingfen was only an elementary school teacher, she knew that starting a business would be very busy in the early stages. He said he was on vacation, but he was probably lying to them.
"I hope so." Jiang Lili also nodded, and felt that Grandpa Lu was too polite. She was obviously in Beijing, but he still arranged for Lu Hongzhe to pick her up at the airport.
Lu Hongzhe arranged mutton hotpot for dinner. Cheng Yuntian had just taken Jiang Lili there two days ago. She thought the food tasted good and was thinking of taking them to try it after they arrived. She didn't expect Lu Hongzhe to take the lead.
Jiang Lili sat on Lu Hongzhe's left. As she lowered her head to blanch the meat, she heard him ask, "Lili, where are you going to take them tomorrow?"
His voice was low, and he was right next to her, so when he called her name, she felt an inexplicable sense of doting. Sensing this thought, Jiang Lili quickly stuffed the meat into her mouth. After a long while, she spoke again, "Let's take them to see Tiananmen Square first. Now that they're in Beijing, they definitely have to go see it."
"I'll drive you there then." Lu Hongzhe's voice sounded again.
"No need, I can take them there." Jiang Lili shook her head. It would be too much trouble for him, and they would feel embarrassed.
"My grandfather lives over at the cotton mill. Thanks to Grandpa Jiang and you for taking care of me, I'm just returning the favor." Obviously, Lu Hongzhe had made his decision.
"But this will waste your time." Jiang Lili frowned.
"We've recently encountered some minor problems with the program we wrote, so I'm taking this opportunity to relax. By the way, I hope I'm not disturbing you guys."
Jiang Lili looked up at him. She hadn't expected him to have the potential to be a "green tea" character. Afraid that he would continue his teasing, she nodded at him and said, "Thank you for your help."
After a meal of mutton hotpot, Jiang Lili felt a thin layer of sweat on his body. After leaving the restaurant, Lu Hongzhe drove them back. It was at this time that he realized that their current residence was only a five-minute drive away from him. He remembered that they had been discussing the factory building that was being renovated there not long ago. He was a little surprised: "So it was your boss who bought that factory building?"
"What?" Jiang Lili didn't quite understand what he meant.
"Our company also rents a house nearby, very close to your factory. Many people came to see the factory before you bought it, but none of them worked out. I didn't expect that you would buy it in the end." Lu Hongzhe's tone was full of surprise.
"Is it such a coincidence?" Jiang Lili was not familiar with this place. She wrote down the address that she was asked to write down the day before yesterday, and she stuffed it directly into her bag along with the note. If Cheng Yuntian had seen it at that time, she should have known it then.
"I didn't expect it to be such a coincidence. This makes it more convenient." As Lu Hongzhe spoke, the smile on his lips deepened.
When they arrived at the factory, they could see the light on in Cheng Yuntian's room from a distance. Lu Hongzhe took the luggage out of the trunk and looked at Jiang Lili: "Can I help carry these in?"
"Thank you for your help." Jiang Lili had become numb to the word "trouble" tonight. After all, she had troubled him so many times, so this time wouldn't be a big deal.
Jiang Qitong fell asleep on the way back and was still a little confused. She rubbed her eyes and said, "Sister Lili, are we staying here tonight?"
"Yes, we'll stay here. Let's go straight in." She pulled Jiang Qitong in front to lead the way, and the three people behind her were carrying luggage in their hands. They could get it done in one trip.
Hearing the noise coming from outside, Cheng Yuntian came out of the room: "Lili, you are finally back!"
"Sister Cheng, are you waiting for us?" Jiang Lili was a little puzzled.
"Since you guys haven't come back yet, I thought you were lost." She originally planned to have dinner with everyone in the evening, but she didn't expect that after waiting for a long time, you still didn't come back, so she started to worry.
"I have the address here, I won't get lost." Jiang Lili said with a smile.
"Grandpa Jiang, Aunt Zhou, I'll go back first. You should have a good rest tonight. I'll come to pick you up tomorrow morning." Lu Hongzhe said and nodded at them.
After he left, Jiang Jianyi and the others quickly looked at Jiang Lili: "Lili, what did you and Hongzhe talk about when you were having dinner just now?"
"He said that Grandpa Lu was taken care of by us at the cotton mill, so he naturally had to play the role of a good host when we came to Beijing. Besides, he has a car, so it would be much more convenient for us to travel. I couldn't refuse, so I had to agree." After Jiang Lili finished speaking, she spread her hands helplessly towards them. She really refused.
"This kid is really something. Wouldn't this delay his work?" Although he said this, Jiang Jianyi was obviously much more relaxed. In a strange city, having someone familiar around would make people feel at ease.
"It seems like they're not writing the code smoothly, and he said this is a good time to relax." Jiang Lili repeated his original words.
"Just don't delay his work." Jiang Jianyi completely relaxed.
"You must be tired after traveling all day today. Go to bed early tonight. We'll have dinner together tomorrow night." After saying this, Cheng Yuntian glanced at Jiang Lili, signaling her not to forget.
"Okay, I'll follow Sister Cheng's arrangements." Jiang Lili agreed with a smile.
"Then you should take Uncle Jiang and the others to rest." After Cheng Yuntian finished speaking, she heard the sound of a car starting outside and began to think about whether she should buy a car as well. However, before that, she had to get a driver's license first.
The rooms were next to each other. Jiang Lili led them back to their respective rooms, and then familiarized them with the washbasin and toilet. Finally, she said, "I'm in that room. If you need anything, just call me."
"Okay, Lili, you should go to bed early too." Zhou Qingfen said as she took Jiang Qitong to take a shower.
Jiang Jianyi didn't return to his room. Instead, he took a stool from his room and sat outside, sighing, "Beijing is really big." Jiang Lili sat down next to him and said with a smile, "You won't feel that way when you get familiar with it."
Jiang Jianyi smiled brightly upon hearing this: "That's true. Have you gotten used to this place after these few days?"
"It's okay, except for the different taste of food, everything else is fine. Grandpa, you don't have anything to do when you go back anyway, so just stay a few more days." Jiang Lili just heard Tongtong say that they planned to stay for only a week.
"There's no rush. Let's talk about it later. Go to sleep if you're sleepy." Jiang Jianyi usually watches TV until ten o'clock in the evening, so he wasn't sleepy yet.
"I'm not sleepy yet. I'll watch the stars with you." Stars could still be seen in the sky at this time.
"Okay." Jiang Jianyi stopped urging her to go to bed.
It was only five minutes away, and Lu Hongzhe arrived quickly. They had chosen a self-built house in the suburbs for the sake of cost-effectiveness. When he returned, the others were still awake. Jiang Liangbo heard his footsteps and looked up: "You're back?"
"Well, is the problem solved?" Lu Hongzhe asked casually.
"There are some clues. You can take a look tomorrow." Jiang Liangbo said.
"I have something to do tomorrow, let's see now." Lu Hongzhe arrived.
Jiang Liangbo glanced at him in surprise. Of the three of them, he was the least absent. He usually wanted to sleep in the office every day, and now he was asking for leave again. What relative was so important? Jiang Liangbo was curious.
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