Xiao Jincheng came today specifically to pick the two of them up to go home.
On the way, Jiang Xiaoli asked curiously, "Uncle Xiao, haven't you been having a lot of social engagements lately?"
With the Lunar New Year just two weeks away, and all the companies participating in the commercial complex architectural design bidding recently arriving in Xijing, Xiao Jincheng has been extremely busy lately.
He focused on driving, saying, "Even when I'm busy, I have to think about you guys. I'm so drunk these past two days, I'm about to throw up."
Xiao Muyu's face was full of concern. "Dad, you have so many people in your company. Cancel the gatherings that don't require your personal attendance. If you keep drinking like this, you'll ruin your stomach."
"Okay, okay, whatever you say, daughter." Xiao Jincheng readily agreed. "By the way, how did you two do on your exams this time?"
Jiang Xiaoli replied with a grin, "Of course! It has to be Nanbowan!"
Xiao Jincheng nodded with a smile, "I'll give Xiaoli a chicken leg for dinner tonight! Xiaoyu, what about you?"
Xiao Muyu carefully recalled the exams of the past two days. "I think it went pretty well. I guess it was about the same as the midterm exams."
Xiao Jincheng was very satisfied. "Good, good, good! Give both of our soon-to-be college students extra chicken drumsticks tonight!"
He said cheerfully, "Xiaoyu, go back and tell your mom that it's my turn to attend the parent-teacher conference this time, right? She can't be so domineering! Let me show my face too!"
Xiao Muyu covered her mouth and chuckled, "That's none of my business, you should discuss it with your mother yourself!"
Upon returning home, Xiao Jincheng immediately asked his wife for the right to attend a parent-teacher conference, but unsurprisingly, his request was rejected.
However, Xu Feng gave him hope, "Next time, next time I'll let you go."
Xiao Jincheng was annoyed. He plopped down on the sofa and sulked, which made the two girls giggle.
The two families had dinner together that evening, and Li Guizhi asked, "After the parent-teacher meeting, shall we head to Lucheng?"
Xu Feng looked at her husband, "When will your bidding process be finished?"
Xiao Jincheng thought for a moment, "The parents' meeting is on February 2nd, right? I can get things done on the 3rd. Let's rest for a day and then set off on the 5th. Let's spend the New Year in Lucheng."
"Haha, you said it yourself, so don't go back on your word!" Xu Feng was satisfied.
Li Guizhi patted her daughter's head, "Now that's what you wanted!"
Jiang Xiaoli winked happily at her mother, "Once we get to Lucheng, you'll know how comfortable it is to spend the New Year there!"
Li Guizhi chuckled, "You talk as if you've actually been there!"
Hehe, of course she went there, it was just in her past life.
She chuckled and said, "It's seven or eight degrees below zero here, but it's twenty or even thirty degrees in Lucheng. Which one do you find more comfortable?"
Xiao Muyu started to get anxious, "I still want to wear a dress to the beach, but where can I buy dresses around here?"
Xiao Jincheng picked up a piece of fish and gave it to his daughter. "Don't worry, we don't have any here, but we definitely have some in Lucheng. You don't need to pack too much luggage, we can just buy it when we get there!"
Jiang Xiaoli is a very thorough person when it comes to planning things out. "Uncle Xiao, are we staying at a hotel over there?"
Xiao Jincheng nodded. "Yes, we're staying at a hotel. Does Xiaoli have any other ideas?"
“Yes, are there any ready-made villas or sea-view apartments for rent? That way we can cook at home, and there’s the New Year in between. Eating out doesn’t feel like the New Year!” she suggested.
Xu Feng and Li Guizhi nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, what Xiao Li said is good!"
Xiao Jincheng's thoughts shifted, "You know what, I actually have a house over there, fully furnished and equipped with appliances, but no one has lived there for more than half a year. I'll have someone clean it up for us in the next couple of days."
Li Guizhi was worried that there wouldn't be enough housing. "Jincheng, do you think you could help me and Xiaoli rent a place near you?"
Xiao Jincheng waved his hand with a smile, "Sister-in-law, my house is big enough! Each of us can have a room!"
Hearing this, Xu Feng thought of his speculative loans and couldn't help but glare at him. "You're the only one who can cause trouble!"
Jiang Xiaoli picked up a piece of food for Xu Feng, "Auntie, if Uncle Xiao doesn't make a fuss, we'll have to have our reunion dinner at a hotel this year!"
Xu Feng smiled and gently tapped her forehead with her finger, "You two should smooth things over with each other!"
On the morning of the 30th, Zong Jia drove Jiang Xiaoli to the new factory to check on the construction progress.
Yes, Deputy Factory Director Zong has a car now!
In early January, he successfully passed his driver's test, and Jiang Xiaoli used Xiao Jincheng's connections to buy a Santana for the factory.
This car now belongs to Deputy Factory Director Zong. Wei Dong's eyes turned red when he saw it, and he kept saying that he wanted to learn to drive too.
In the end, Jiang Xiaoli promised to buy the factory another car for daily receptions, which finally appeased the old man.
This was Jiang Xiaoli's first time riding in a car driven by Zong Jiayu. "Comrade Zong, your driving skills are quite good, very steady!"
Zong Jiayu smiled and said, "I'm glad that President Jiang is satisfied."
Once outside the city, some roads were difficult to navigate, and it took them an hour and a half to reach the new factory.
This place is very different from what it was a little over a month ago.
A long wall was built around the factory, seemingly stretching as far as the eye could see.
Upon entering the gate, they saw that the foundations of several large factory buildings had already been laid, and they arrived at the temporary office of the construction site.
The person in charge of monitoring the progress here is Wei Dong's secretary, Xiao Zhang. He stood up with a smile and greeted the two of them, "General Manager Jiang, Deputy Factory Director Zong, you've arrived. Please have a seat."
He poured them another cup of tea and then took the initiative to introduce the progress of the construction site to them.
"The site of the new factory area is now leveled and the water, electricity and gas connections have been completed. The foundation construction of the first phase of the factory buildings, dormitories and office buildings is nearing completion and is expected to be finished before the end of the year."
Jiang Xiaoli only had a vague understanding of these things, and she looked at Zong Jiayu.
Zong Jiayu got up, looked at Xiao Zhang's work log, and confirmed a few specific indicators with him before nodding to her.
The two arrived at the construction site wearing safety helmets. Jiang Xiaoli looked at the bustling construction scene in front of her and turned to Xiao Zhang to emphasize something.
"While speeding up the construction progress, we must ensure construction safety. Safety comes first, understand?"
Xiao Zhang nodded repeatedly, "Don't worry, Mr. Jiang, I've been keeping an eye on things the whole time. We've also hired a professional construction quality supervisor, so there's no problem with safety."
The two drove around the construction site and then left.
Jiang Xiaoli sat in the passenger seat and asked, "When do you think we'll start promoting our new product?"
Zong Jiayu pondered for a moment, "Our spicy strips have now been promoted to 9 provinces. I think it will be a good time once the new factory is built."
She stretched and said, "Okay, let's find a few more farms to supply the goods."
This time, their new products are boneless chicken feet and pork jerky. The pork is fine, but the chicken farm complained that they only wanted the chicken feet, which caused quite a few problems and annoyed Jiang Xiaoli.
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