Chapter 325 Transfer
Director Wan and others personally came to the door of the guesthouse to see them off, and prepared a lot of local specialties for them to take with them, including a lot of dried goods and fruits.
"Have a safe trip everyone! Come and give us your guidance in the future!" Director Wan shook hands with Mr. Chen and Jiang Haitang and said goodbye reluctantly.
The train slowly drove out of Huacheng Station and started its journey home with a full harvest.
We left feeling even more relaxed and happy than when we came. Everyone was chatting and laughing, discussing the gains from the trip, and were full of expectations for future technological developments. The atmosphere was extremely relaxed.
Little Orange seemed to have adapted better to the train. He would sleep when he was tired from playing, and when he woke up he would babble and "chat" with the people in the carriage.
Mr. Chen was actually a little surprised by this. After all, how could such a young child adapt to the train so well?
Generally speaking, after a few hours, they would start crying non-stop, but this was not the case with Little Orange at all.
Eat when you should eat, sleep when you should sleep, and talk when you should talk.
After this month's contact, Xiao Chengzi is no longer so averse to Li Xinghai.
On the train, Li Xinghai took the initiative to hold him for a while. The little guy didn't cry. Instead, he curiously grabbed his buttons and played with them, which made Li Xinghai flattered.
Finally, I was treated the same as everyone else, which was a perfect ending.
Little Chengzi didn't cry or make a fuss, and there were several people helping to look after her. Jiang Haitang used the time on the return trip to organize several thick notebooks and technical materials from the trip, and began to draft an outline for the report materials.
She knew that there was still a lot of work to do after she returned, and she also needed to go to the northwest, so she needed to hurry.
Old Chen looked at the rapidly receding scenery outside the window and the serious Jiang Haitang, and suddenly he had a feeling in his heart that this young girl in front of him might have a broader world and unlimited possibilities in the future.
This is just the beginning. Her stage is by no means limited to the study and translation manuscripts.
As the train headed north, Zhang Jianguo and several others surrounded Jiang Haitang, discussing how to apply the learning outcomes to their respective research projects after returning.
Jiang Haitang shared her notes and ideas without reservation. This open attitude made Old Chen appreciate the young girl's heart even more, and he stroked his beard with satisfaction.
This trip to the south not only solved the practical problems of the Huacheng Factory, but also, through a month of communication and actual operations, formed a cohesive and combat-ready technical team, of which Jiang Haitang was undoubtedly the core and glue.
For a long time to come, Jiang Haitang will lead this team forward.
The train arrived at the transfer hub.
Mr. Chen, Li Xinghai and others had to continue moving forward, while Jiang Haitang and Xiao He had to wait for another train heading northwest.
Before getting off the car, Elder Chen repeatedly reminded her, "Haitang, be sure to be careful on the road! Once you get to the northwest, just stay there for a few days. Don't worry about the department. I'll sort out the report materials first, and we'll discuss it when you come back."
Mr. Chen understood very well the pain of the couple's long-term separation, so he didn't think of asking Jiang Haitang to return to the capital soon.
"Thank you, Mr. Chen. You should take care of yourself too." Jiang Haitang said gratefully.
Li Xinghai, Zhang Jianguo, Yun Zhihao and Xiao Zhao also came to say goodbye.
Li Xinghai scratched his head, feeling a bit embarrassed. "Mr. Jiang, well... the northwest is very windy and dusty. Take good care of yourself and your child. We'll get together again when you return to Beijing!"
Xiao Zhao patted his chest and promised: "Mr. Jiang, I will definitely deliver your things to the Lu family intact!"
The train started slowly. Jiang Haitang, holding Xiao Chengzi, and Xiao He stood on the platform and waved goodbye until the train disappeared from sight.
The transfer waiting time was several hours, and Jiang Haitang and Xiao He found a relatively quiet corner to sit down and rest.
Little Orange was full of curiosity about the bustling train station, and kept babbling.
Xiao He was also here for the first time and looked around with great curiosity.
"Haitang, this station is so big!"
"This is an important railway station hub, with many trains stopping there. Not only is the station large, but it's also bustling outside. I'll leave our luggage, and then we'll go to the state-owned restaurant outside for dinner."
After Jiang Haitang told Xiao He to take good care of Xiao Chengzi and not to run around, she went to store her luggage.
When Xiao Chengzi saw his mother was about to leave, he wanted to follow her, but after Xiao He's careful comfort, he calmed down.
Xiao He looked after the child carefully, feeding him some water from time to time and teasing the little guy to babble.
Soon, Jiang Haitang came back after storing her luggage. Jiang Haitang held Xiao Chengzi in her arms and walked out of the noisy train station with Xiao He.
The square in front of the station is a little more lively than I remembered. Although the main colors are still gray and blue, the expressions on the faces of pedestrians seem to be more relaxed than in the past two years. Occasionally, you can see one or two vendors carrying baskets quietly selling boiled eggs or peanuts to passengers.
Jiang Haitang discovered that it was not only the Flower City that was quietly changing, but many other places had already begun to show signs of change.
The State-owned Hotel is located on the east side of the square. It is an old Soviet-style building with a grand facade.
Jiang Haitang led the somewhat reserved Xiao He in with ease.
The hall was bustling with people, and the aroma of food and the smell of tobacco were mixed together.
Waiters in white aprons carried plates and walked between the tables, shouting out the names of the dishes.
There are red slogans hanging on the walls and tall green plants in the corners. Everything exudes the unique atmosphere of this era, but it seems different from when I passed by before.
"Would you like to have dinner, comrades? There are still seats here!" A middle-aged waitress with a loud voice greeted them and pointed to a square table by the window.
"Thank you, comrade." Jiang Haitang nodded with a smile, and walked over with Xiao He to sit down.
She handed Little Orange to Xiao He and asked, "Sister Vanilla, what do you want to eat? The big meat buns and stewed vegetables here are quite good."
Xiao He was a little confused. Although she had been in Huacheng for such a long time, everything was arranged by the chemical fiber factory. Therefore, she had not made any choices about these things.
"Haitang, you order, I'm fine with anything."
Jiang Haitang didn't make things difficult for Xiao He. She walked to the window and said to the waiter, "Comrade, please give us eight large meat buns, two bowls of stewed noodles, one bowl of pickled cabbage, one bowl of braised pork, and a small bowl of egg custard, steamed until tender, for the child."
She remembered that the steamed egg custard here was smooth and tender, which was very suitable for Xiaochengzi.
The waiter was still very surprised that Jiang Haitang ordered so many things.
How can two lesbians with a child eat so much?
However, she didn't say anything, but just repeated it swiftly to the kitchen.
"Eight big meat buns, two bowls of stewed noodles, one bowl of pickled cabbage, one bowl of braised pork, and a small bowl of tender egg custard."
Jiang Haitang returned to her seat, and Xiao He whispered, "Sister Haitang, didn't you order too much? We can't eat that much."
"It's okay. If you can't finish it, you can take it with you and eat it on the way. It won't be wasted. You've worked hard on the way here, you deserve to eat something good." Jiang Haitang smiled and took out a small kettle to feed Xiaochengzi water.
While waiting for the food to be served, Xiao He looked around curiously and found everything new.
At the next table, a few people wearing work clothes and looking like cadres were discussing "production indicators" and "technological innovation" while eating. At another table, they looked like salesmen on a business trip, whispering about their experiences in different places.
The people at the surrounding tables spoke in different tones, obviously they were all foreign merchants.
Little Orange also opened his eyes wide, attracted by the lively scene around him. His little head turned around, making "oh oh" sounds with his mouth, and his little hands tried to grab the chopsticks in the chopstick holder on the table.
"You can't play with this." Jiang Haitang gently held her son's hand, took out a washed tangerine that Huacheng had brought from her bag and gave it to him to hold.
At this time, the dishes came up one after another.
The steaming big meat buns are white and plump, giving off an enticing aroma of wheat and meat. The two bowls of stewed noodles look very authentic. The pickled cabbage has a sour aroma that whets the appetite, and the braised pork has a rich sauce aroma that tastes amazing.
The egg custard for the little one was steamed to perfection, as tender and smooth as pudding.
"Sister Vanilla, please eat it quickly while it's hot." Jiang Haitang said as she moved the bowl of egg custard in front of her, intending to feed it to Xiaochengzi.
"Haitang, you eat. I'll feed Xiaochengzi." Xiao He hurriedly wanted to take the egg custard.
Jiang Haitang waved her hand and said, "No need. I don't have much time to take care of the little guy during this period."
Jiang Haitang blew it cool carefully and fed it to Xiaochengzi one spoonful at a time.
The little guy ate with gusto, his little mouth moving all the time.
Xiao He thought for a moment, then picked up the stewed noodles and began to eat. After taking the first bite, her eyes lit up: "Hmm! It smells so good! Sister Haitang, these noodles are so delicious!"
The noodles in the north are indeed authentic. Although there are noodles in Huacheng these days, rice is the main dish. As a northerner, Xiao He really misses noodles.
"If it tastes good, eat more." After Jiang Haitang fed the little guy a few bites, she saw that it was almost done, so she took a bowl of noodles and started eating.
Although you can buy food on the train during the journey, it is always different and the taste cannot be compared with that in state-owned restaurants.
Now that I can have such a hot meal, my stomach and mind feel much better.
While taking care of the child, she chatted with Xiao He. "When we get to Jincheng, the factory dormitories should be ready. Although the conditions there aren't as good as in Beijing, everyone is very welcoming. We'll be staying in the textile factory's staff quarters for a while. Is that okay with you, Sister Vanilla?"
Xiao He nodded: "Yeah, I'm fine. I'm alone anyway, so wherever I go is home."
She now feels both grateful and admiring towards Jiang Haitang.
If she hadn't come to the Lu family by chance, how could she have had such an opportunity to see the world?
Although I am just following Jiang Haitang, life is different from before.
While we were eating, the people at the next table who were discussing "technological innovation" started to speak louder and seemed to be arguing.
Jiang Haitang listened subconsciously, as if they were arguing about the feasibility of applying a new material.
She heard one of the parties' arguments contain an obvious technical misunderstanding, and out of her technician's instinct, she subconsciously turned her head away.
The people who were arguing over there saw Jiang Haitang looking at them, and one of them who seemed to have a bad temper immediately started to attack Jiang Haitang.
"What are you looking at? A woman's job is to take care of her husband and children. Is what we are discussing something you can understand?"
The other party's tone was full of contempt. It was obvious that he completely disdained Jiang Haitang, a woman who went out with a child.
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