Chapter 148 The Babies' Nicknames
Tan Yong replied, "The first and third points are definitely not a problem, but the second point might be a bit rushed in terms of time."
Lin Shanshan said, "Our school has just opened, so there shouldn't be many students yet. Right now, we'll build one teaching building, one laboratory building, a canteen, and two dormitories, separating male and female students. We can build the rest during winter and summer vacations."
Tan Yong thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll gather more brothers and work day and night to finish it for you."
Gu Yiye and Lin Shanshan said in unison, "Thank you so much, Brother Tan."
The construction, decoration, water and electricity, as well as desks, chairs, and beds of the house were all contracted to Tan Yong. Because the best materials were used, the total cost was 80,000 yuan.
Lin Shanshan paid 40,000 yuan and said, "Brother Tan, I'll give you half first. When the project is almost halfway done, tell me and I'll give you the rest."
Tan Yong wrote a receipt, handed it to Lin Shanshan, and then accepted the money, saying, "Okay, since it was introduced by the old commander, I guarantee to complete the task on time and in full."
Lin Shanshan said, "We trust Brother Tan. By the way, could you guys help me clear a plot of land behind the cafeteria? I want to grow crops there, vegetables and herbs."
Tan Yong nodded: "It's no trouble at all, just a small favor."
Lin Shanshan nodded in satisfaction. Dealing with veterans was a straightforward experience.
As for why we specifically reserved land at the school, it's simple. The space can be used for planting, and there are plenty of resources, but wouldn't it seem strange to have so much food and vegetables appear out of nowhere? Besides, once the land is planted and harvested, the space in our right hand can be upgraded.
Lin Shanshan left the design drawings and told Tan Yong to build according to the drawings as much as possible, and to ask her if he didn't understand anything.
Tan Yong picked up the blueprints, looked at them for a while, and exclaimed, "Who designed this? It's so beautiful and practical!"
Designer Lin kept his achievements and fame hidden, smiling without saying a word.
Gu Yiye said, "She is an outstanding female designer, but she is very low-key and does not want to be famous."
Tan Yong was very disappointed, as his construction team could have reached a higher level if he could have collaborated with this designer.
After explaining things to Lin Shanshan, Gu Yiye didn't linger. Lin Shanshan had to go back to sleep.
Lin Shanshan sat in the car, yawning incessantly: "Brother Gu, is it because I'm carrying four babies that I feel so sleepy?"
Gu Yiye laughed: "That's possible, little wife. We haven't named the baby yet, so let Grandpa decide the formal name. I've been recognized as a member of the family, so I should change my name to Ren Yiye. But I've used my name for so many years, and it feels a bit awkward to change it. But the children should have the surname Ren."
Lin Shanshan agreed, saying, "Yes, we'll leave the formal name to Grandpa, and we'll choose the nickname ourselves."
Lin Shanshan thought for a moment and said, "When I was pregnant, I liked to eat grapes, cream puffs, fish tails, and duck necks. How about we call them Little Cream Puffs, Little Grapes, Little Duck Necks, and Little Fish Tails?"
"Pfft, cream puffs and grapes are alright, but the kids might not want duck necks and fish tails."
Lin Shanshan laughed and said, "Haha, that's right. So what should the other two be called?"
Gu Yiye said, "Little fish, little tail, how about that? Put them together and it's a fish tail."
Lin Shanshan nodded: "That's fine, it sounds good."
As she spoke, she pointed to her not-so-protruding belly with her slender, jade-like fingers and said, "Little Fish, Little Tail, Little Grape, Little Puff, do you like your names?"
"Be good in Mommy's tummy, okay? We'll meet in seven months!"
Gu Yiye felt guilty as he looked at his young wife's maternal tenderness; Shanshan was only 18 years old.
Lin Shanshan, unaware of Gu Yiye's thoughts, chatted with the children for a while before saying to Gu Yiye, "Our babies have names now, but the school doesn't have them yet."
Gu Yiye said, "Wife, you know me. I'm not very educated, so I really can't think of this."
Lin Shanshan thought for a moment and asked, "What about Xinghuo University of Science and Technology?"
Gu Yiye asked, "Which 'xing'? Which 'huo'?"
Lin Shanshan replied, "A single spark can start a prairie fire."
"The star of stars, the fire of sparks."
Gu Yiye praised, "I think it's excellent. This is the first university. I believe that my wife will also establish middle schools and even primary schools in the future. This university will be like a spark igniting a fire in Shanghai, and then it will spread to all parts of the country, burning brighter and brighter."
Lin Shanshan laughed: "You used to say you were uncultured, but now you're saying it quite well, aren't you?"
Gu Yiye flattered his wife, saying, "It's all because I've been spending so much time with Shanshan. As the saying goes, 'one is influenced by one's company,' and I've become smarter now."
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