Chapter 464 Return Gift
The next day at work, Hongbin and Zheng Shuyun met in the cafeteria and just greeted each other politely.
On Wednesday, as soon as Hongbin got to work, he saw a crocheted coaster on his desk. It was not a single blue color, but several shades of blue, which was very exquisite.
There was a piece of paper under the coaster with a line of elegant words on it:
Thank you for the cake you gave me that day.
Hong Bin was stunned for a moment, glanced out the window, rubbed his eyes, and picked up the note again to confirm that it did not say "Please check the A2-C7 line diagram."
He put the note into his work notebook, then thought, no, this work notebook might be handed to the team leader to see, so he took out the note again and put it into the compartment of his wallet.
It was impossible to use the coaster, so he took out the aluminum box in his drawer that was used to store miscellaneous items, poured all the miscellaneous items into the drawer, and then solemnly put the coaster away.
After doing all this, I still can't calm down.
He doesn't even know why he does these things, it's outrageous.
It's just a normal return gift.
Hongbin took a few deep breaths to calm himself down.
He told himself: The beginning is good, at least there is a beginning.
Aunt Huang once said that you have to try everything. If you don't try, how can you know if it works? If it doesn't work, you still gain experience! The same goes for chasing girls. You have to be bold and careful, not stingy. Sincerity is the ultimate skill...
He reviewed everything Huang Ling had taught him in his mind, but had no clue.
Aunt Huang! You didn't even teach me how to pursue her!
He was holding his head in his hands, thinking hard. When team leader Zhou Linshui entered the room, he saw him holding his head and hurried over to show concern.
"Hongbin, what's wrong? Is there any problem at work?"
Hong Bin raised his head and shook it violently: "Team Leader, no, no."
Zhou Linshui patted his shoulder: "Just tell me what you want to say. You're welcome."
Zhou Linshui is in his thirties and is Hongbin's schoolmate. In addition, Huang Ling made a special trip to visit him when he took up the post, so he took good care of Hongbin.
After spending a few months together, he felt that Hongbin was reliable, hardworking, and perceptive, so he began to train him unconsciously.
Hongbin focused on his work until He Lebang called him to eat at noon.
When the two of them arrived at the cafeteria, he unconsciously started looking for Zheng Shuyun. Although he had no plans to pursue her yet, he still had to thank her, and it was polite.
He Lebang saw him looking up and asked curiously, "Who are you looking for when you raise your head so high just to have a meal?"
"Ah...Brother Yuanchao!" It was not in vain that he looked up, as he actually found an acquaintance.
"Hong Bin!"
Hong Bin ran over and said, "Brother Yuanchao, aren't you working at the communications equipment factory? Why don't you come to our bureau to do some work?"
"No, I was transferred to work at the Post and Telecommunications Bureau. Today is my first day at work, and I was thinking of asking someone about you! I'm in the Equipment Department." Xiang Yuanchao is one of the two technicians transferred from the Post and Telecommunications Bureau to the equipment factory.
"That's great! I work in Group 2 of the Communications Department." Hongbin was extremely happy.
He looked back and saw that the table where the four people had just sat was now full, so Hong Bin returned to the table and said:
"Bang, take your time eating. I met someone I know."
After saying that, he took the bowl and pulled Xiang Yuanchao to find another place to sit.
Xiang Yuanchao is also from Suzhou. His father is a small leader in the city and was once a student of Huang Ling. When Hongbin went to report, Huang Ling sent him to pick up Hongbin and his mother. He also took them to tour Shanghai.
The two kept in touch at school and often made plans to play ball and go out together.
Xiang Yuanchao graduated a year earlier and went to work in an equipment factory, but it can be imagined that the equipment factory was definitely just a stepping stone for him.
It was only after Xiang Yuanchao told Hong Bin that he realized that the Post and Telecommunications Bureau had undergone internal adjustments last year, so they did not recruit any graduates. That was why he went to the corresponding equipment factory and was waiting to recruit people this year.
"You are lucky, but you don't have to worry at all. Even if the Post and Telecommunications Bureau doesn't recruit this year, Aunt Huang will plan it for you." Xiang Yuanchao said confidently.
"Yes, it's always right to listen to Aunt Huang." Hongbin said with a smile.
After work in the afternoon, the two of them made an appointment to call Huang Ling. Huang Ling was also very happy to hear the news:
"Then you two can look after each other, which is great. I'm coming to Shanghai this weekend to see Suihualou. If you're free, you two can come over for dinner. Hongbin, can you please invite the two kids along for me?"
Hong Bin asked Xiang Yuanchao if it was okay, and Xiang Yuanchao immediately nodded.
"Okay, Aunt Huang, Brother Yuanchao is free. I'll call my younger brother and sister in a minute."
The two hung up the phone.
When Hongbin returned to the dormitory, he remembered that he had not done something important.
But it was getting late now, so it was not convenient to go to the dormitory to find Zheng Shuyun, so I had to give up.
So the next morning, he looked around in the dormitory on the second floor until he saw Zheng Shuyun, then he hurried downstairs and blended into the crowd of people going to work.
"Comrade Zheng." Hong Bin called out softly.
"Yes, Comrade Zhuang." Zheng Shuyun blushed when she saw him.
"Thank you. I tried to find you during lunch yesterday but couldn't find you. Then I had something to do after get off work in the afternoon, so I didn't have time to thank you yesterday." Hongbin explained hurriedly.
Aunt Huang said that you have to be more open-minded. If you have something to say, you can say it in a tactful way, but you can't not say it, and you can't say it too late.
"Comrade Zhuang, I'm sorry. I went to the municipal government with our deputy section chief yesterday and didn't return until this afternoon. Actually, you don't have to thank me. I just happened to be learning how to crochet some small things... and I thought I'd thank you."
"That's just a small matter!"
"As long as you can use it."
“It can be used.”
The two chatted for a while and then parted in front of the office building.
Hongbin breathed a sigh of relief. Judging from her expression, she didn't seem angry because of his belated thanks.
He didn't see Zheng Shuyun for the next few days. He was wondering why, then he saw a training notice on the bulletin board. It turned out that she had gone to attend a three-day training and would not be back until next Monday.
On the weekend, Hongbin went to the station to pick up Huang Ling, and Zhou Huaiyi also came.
The three of them went to Suihua Tower together.
When they arrived at the intersection of Suihualou Street, Huang Ling got off the car in advance and looked around as she walked.
Although she had done research with Zhu Xiu Yu before and had come once on the opening day, she had other things to do at the time and did not take a closer look.
She took out a small notebook and wrote as she walked.
Zhou Huaiyi and Hong Bin followed her footsteps, stopping and walking.
“This time the floor doesn’t have the holes like in Suzhou.”
"Well, Mom asked someone to make a few antique lanterns. I designed the angle so that they can be seen from a distance when hung at night. However, the effect may not be as good at noon." Hong Bin replied.
It seemed that Zhu Xiuyu had noticed the same problem as her. Huang Ling nodded and said, "Well, spend a little more money to pull the wires and don't use candles. Fire safety should still be taken into consideration."
"Yeah, we think so too." Hongbin agreed.
Then, Huang Ling stood at the intersection and looked towards Suihua Tower. She murmured:
"Guests are coming."
After looking around for a while, he said, "The restaurants around here are 50-50. Not bad! Sister Yu is having a promotion recently!"
"Auntie Huang, I wasn't very involved so I'm not very clear about it. Anyway, I came here for dinner with my colleagues last weekend. They spoke highly of it, saying it was delicious and not expensive," Hongbin replied.
"Hey, you're having dinner with your colleagues! It seems like you're getting along well."
"Yeah," Hong Bin nodded with a chuckle, then straightened his coat and said, "Look, I'm wearing the new coat you asked Mom to bring me. It fits me perfectly."
Huang Ling took a step back, looked around, and said with a smile: "Looks good, it means you are neither too thin nor too fat, very good!"
Everyone entered Suihua Tower chatting and laughing.
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