"Da Mao, where have you been? Where's your bicycle?"
"Don't mention it, Brother Chu. I went to the countryside to scout out a place for my father-in-law, but my bike chain broke halfway back. I finally managed to push it back to the city and put it at the repair shop over there. Now I'm heading back."
"Let's go, I'll take you back first."
"Xiaotian, drive to my house first."
"How did your inspection go? Are you able to receive the meat and vegetables?"
"Of course! I've already spoken to those villages, and we'll buy directly from them. I'll take almost all of it, and they'll deliver it to us."
I'll be visiting a few more villages in the next day or two; supplying the canteens shouldn't be a problem.
"How are things going with your father-in-law's negotiations with the factory? When can they sign the contract?"
"The talks are almost complete, and the plan is to start on March 1st."
"You guys better keep the procurement in your own hands and don't let it go through other people. After all, the people in the canteen are all factory workers."
Xu Damao nodded: "I understand, Brother Chu. After the contract is signed, I'll probably handle the procurement myself."
"You're not showing movies anymore?"
“No, we all have our own businesses. It would be foolish of me not to work for my father-in-law.”
Li Chu smiled slightly after hearing Xu Damao's words.
He didn't feel any chills; this guy had always been like that, able to bend and stretch.
Perhaps the most radical change was in the fate of Xu Damao and Lou Xiao'e's family.
At least for now, things are changing for the better.
As for the others, they should all be considered failures, especially Qin Huairu and He Yuzhu.
Just as he thought of this, Xu Damao said, "Brother Chu, Qin Huairu's son's relationship with his girlfriend fell apart."
This guy should be renamed "Inquisitive Person". He doesn't go back to that courtyard house every day, but he can immediately grasp any slightest movement.
"What happened? I remember they were talking about marriage before, why did it fall through?"
"What else could it be? It's because of the time she falsely accused you and Sister Qin. Somehow, the girl's parents found out, and they firmly disagreed with marrying someone like that. They said she had no conscience, and it made her son so angry that he didn't come home for several days."
Sigh, this is a case of one wrong step leading to another. Qin Huairu was arrested by the police station last time and detained for a week before being released. The factory even wanted to fire her because of this.
Later, He Yuzhu had to plead with the factory leaders for a long time before the factory reluctantly agreed to keep her. Even so, she was demoted from a second-level technician to a first-level technician and given a disciplinary warning.
Nearly half a year has passed since the incident, and Qin Huairu has never come to apologize. It's as if nothing happened. When He Yuzhu first came to her door, he said he would bring her over to apologize in person, but now it's as if he never said that.
In that case, we can't even be friends anymore.
"Let's not talk about her. Let her do whatever she wants. She's the most important head chef in the cafeteria. What are you going to do if your father-in-law hasn't said anything?"
"We have found a suitable candidate. This person also cooks Sichuan cuisine. However, my father-in-law's idea is to use He Yuzhu for the time being, but if he still doesn't change his wasteful habits and his reckless personality, then we will definitely have to replace him."
Well, it's good to be prepared. After all, Lou's father has experience in business and being a boss.
We've arrived at the destination.
"Xiao Tian, just walk north for two more alleys from the entrance of our alley and stop there."
"Good leader."
After Xu Damao got out of the car, Li Chu looked at him and said, "Damao, go back and talk to your father-in-law clearly. Under no circumstances can the cafeteria raise prices, not even by a penny or two, but they also can't lower prices. They must maintain the current prices. Also, you must keep the prices you purchase confidential."
"I understand, Brother Chu. I'll tell him when I get back."
"Alright, let's go back."
She closed the car door and waved at him.
Xiao Tian then started the car and drove towards the hospital.
Back at the hospital, sitting behind his desk, Li Chu finally felt comfortable. His own office was so much better.
I had just made myself a cup of tea when Li Wenxuan suddenly appeared in my office.
That's rare; these two kids almost never come to work.
"Wenxuan, what are you doing here?"
"Dad, could you find me two more books? I've practically worn out that basic knowledge book."
Li Chu didn't answer his son's question, but instead asked to himself, "Wenxuan, you came over, where are the other three?"
"Yueyue and the others went to the department store, but I didn't like it, so I came to take a look."
"Since you want to learn, I'll grant your wish. I am called the Atlas of Chinese Herbal Medicines. Take a good look at this book. You must memorize it perfectly. These Chinese herbs are the foundation of our traditional Chinese medicine practice. Take the book to the room in the front yard where the medicine cabinet is located. They are all labeled there. Learn by comparing them with the actual herbs."
"I understand, Dad. I'll head back now."
"Don't rush back," Li Chu waved his hand, "Go to the department store first and keep Yueyue and the others company."
"Ugh... Dad, I hate shopping at department stores the most. There are too many people and it gives me a headache."
"You're such a silly boy. Who told you to go shopping? I told you to go with them. The security situation hasn't been good these past two years. Aren't you worried about their safety? Your sister and your future wife are in there."
"Well... Dad, I'll go now."
Seeing that his son had regained consciousness, Li Chu waved his hand: "Go quickly, and be sure to take good care of them. You're a grown man now."
"Okay, Dad. Bye-bye."
After saying that, Li Wenxuan ran off in a flash.
Watching his son's hurried figure, Li Chu shook his head. This brat, if he hadn't been betrothed to a wife early on and grown up together, he probably would have had a hard time finding a partner in the future.
When I got home from get off work in the afternoon, the kids had already cooked dinner. They've really grown up; no matter how it tasted, it was the thought that counted.
"Dad, could you make that mutton stew tomorrow?" Wenhui suddenly asked while eating at the dinner table.
Hearing his daughter's words, Li Chu was stunned for a moment, then he realized why Wen Hui said that. He glanced at Lu Ping, who was eating with her head down, but whose ears were red.
"Sure, let Lu Ping try it and see how it tastes."
"Thank you, Uncle!"
"Don't be so polite. You, Wenhui, and Wenxuan are not only classmates but also friends. Once school starts, come over if you want anything to eat. It's not easy for you to come all this way to school."
"Okay, Uncle, thank you."
"Let's eat."
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