Ruan Mingfu snorted coldly.
This time, she will definitely curse back!
Guan Jiu moved all the things in. "Comrade Ruan, check if there is anything missing?"
"How could that be?"
Ruan Mingfu herself looked at these things, and they were so dazzling that she was afraid that even if she went to buy them, she would not be able to collect so many of them. After rummaging around, she found that there were actually several roast ducks inside.
"This is the specialty of the capital," Guan Jiu explained. "It can be kept in this weather, but it won't taste as good as when it's fresh out of the pot."
"Wow, so many roast ducks..."
Xie Yan leaned over and looked over.
I don't know how Guan Jiu got it, but the roast duck was still steaming.
"But if you heat it up, the taste won't be much different."
Ruan Mingfu nodded, "You are thoughtful."
Looking at her expression, Guan Jiu knew that he had done the right thing.
"Xie Yan, Xie Ming, carry them in. Leave four for us, two for ourselves, and take the other two back for your second and third uncles to taste."
Ruan Mingfu felt no guilt in ordering these two coolies around.
"Why!"
The two of them quickly agreed and moved the things back swiftly.
Ruan Mingfu glanced at the sky above and said, "Guan Jiu, I need to go out for a while."
"That will be arranged for you."
Ruan Mingfu did not bring Xie Yan and Xie Ming with her on this trip. Guan Jiu had bought so many things, so she did not need to go to the supply and marketing cooperative again. As for the fabrics... she suddenly remembered that Hu Wanning's sister worked in a textile factory.
Thinking of the things Hu Wanning had dragged her over, it was a good opportunity to take this trip.
Guan Jiu was driving the car himself, and beside him there was a young man whom he specially called over to help him.
Perhaps because the textile factory was not far from here, the car quickly stopped at the gate. There was no need for Ruan Mingfu to tell him to do so, and the young man next to him got out of the car and went to negotiate with the guard.
Ruan Mingfu: "..."
I have to say, it is really thoughtful, as if I were still in my previous life.
I don't know what he said, but the guard quickly entered the room. Soon, a woman who looked similar to Hu Wanning came over.
Seeing her gaze looking over here, Ruan Mingfu opened the car door and got out.
"Are you my sister-in-law's second sister? She should have introduced me to you," she looked at Second Sister Hu, "I am Ruan Mingfu."
Hu Erjie's originally suspicious look immediately disappeared.
"Oh, I know. She told me about you."
When she saw Ruan Mingfu, her eyes were filled with amazement. Then, when she saw the car behind her and Guan Jiu standing behind her, her eyes showed a hint of curiosity.
"I went back to the capital for some business these days, so my sister-in-law asked me to bring you something."
As soon as he finished speaking, Guan Jiu handed the thing over tactfully.
Sister Hu took a look and found a large jar of pickles and a letter. She took the letter and started reading it.
There wasn't much in the letter, so she finished reading it quickly.
"Thank you so much for sending it to me," Sister Hu became very enthusiastic, "I was craving for this."
"My sister-in-law always takes care of me in the family compound, so it's her duty."
Second Sister Hu's gaze fell on her clothes, and then she thought about what Hu Wanning said in the letter, and the smile in her eyes deepened.
"She is hers, and I am mine," said Sister Hu enthusiastically. "Our factory has just received several new machines, and the cloth woven with them is very beautiful. Comrade Ruan, come with me so I can choose some?"
"good."
Ruan Mingfu came here with this purpose in mind.
Even if Second Sister Hu hadn't mentioned it, she would have mentioned it. There was no need to be embarrassed. She and Hu Wanning had gone to Second Sister Hu to buy things so many times that the three of them were very familiar with each other.
Besides, the employees of the textile factory have internal quotas, so if they can't use up all the quotas, they can just sell them to others.
Second Sister Hu brought Ruan Mingfu to the warehouse and pointed at the white lace beside her.
"This is the fabric woven with those new machines. It's smoother and flatter than ordinary lace and looks very high-end. It's not good enough for making clothes, but it can be used as a dust cover on the wardrobe."
These new machines were shipped from Factory 1.
Their factory 4 is facing a more and more difficult situation. The old orders have shrunk by three tenths, and now they can only barely maintain the operation of the factory 4. The factory director went to the Ministry of Commerce and cried for three days before he finally got this production line back.
Ruan Mingfu touched it.
The material is very hard, a bit like plastic, but the patterns are beautiful and there are many colors.
She took a look and put the thing down.
"Comrade Ruan, there are still quite a few here," Sister Hu knew from her expression, "these are all freshly produced."
Ruan Mingfu skipped them one by one, but was a little surprised when she saw the black fabric among them.
She touched it with her hand.
The fabric is thin and smooth, a bit like the waterproof fabric on the outside of down jackets in the twenties and thirties. Normally, she might not like it, but it's winter now!
Although there is no down, it would be nice to stuff it with cotton. It is better than the outer layer of cloth I am wearing now.
"I want it."
Ruan Mingfu did some calculations in her heart, looked at the limited amount of fabric, and waved her little hand.
"I want them all."
"Comrade Ruan, wouldn't you consider it?"
Sister Hu didn't know how long the fabric had been in the warehouse. She remembered that it had been unsold and had been left there. She explained it to Ruan Mingfu in case she didn't understand.
"No, I'm going to buy it."
Second Sister Hu: “…”
Seeing Ruan Mingfu's determined look, Second Sister Hu couldn't persuade her any further.
She looked around and selected some soft cotton in the same color before leaving.
When they reached the door, Sister Hu looked at Ruan Mingfu hesitantly.
"Comrade Ruan, I want to prepare something for you to bring to Wan Ning. I wonder if it's convenient."
"It's just a small matter," Ruan Mingfu responded directly, "There's no need to use the word 'beg'. If you say that again, I won't be able to come to you to buy cloth next time."
The smile in Hu Erjie's eyes deepened.
"Well, I won't be polite to you then."
"Why are you being polite? I haven't had time to thank you for helping me so much in the family compound," Ruan Mingfu repeated the address. "I'm temporarily living at No. XX, XX Street. Just send the things over before 8 o'clock tomorrow morning."
"good."
Sister Hu responded and stood at the gate watching the car slowly drive away. Her face changed immediately and she ran to the factory office eagerly.
When the people inside saw Hu Erjie come in, their eyes were filled with gossip.
"Old Hu, please tell us quickly," one of them pulled Sister Hu over, "was that person just now your relative?"
The people around pricked up their ears.
Sister Hu thought for a moment and said, "...He is my relative."
The textile factory only allowed the purchase of cloth for family or relatives. Although this rule had been broken long ago, Sister Hu would not be stupid enough to expose it herself.
"Oh, where do you have such a noble relative who drives a small car?"
“Yes, yes…”
"There are two people following her, one clearing the way and the other carrying things. She is more impressive than the young ladies of capitalists I have ever seen..."
"What nonsense!"
Second Sister Hu glared at the person who spoke.
"It's impossible for two men to do nothing and let the women do it," she glanced at the person who was speaking, and teased the elder sister who had just held her, "Is your old Han just watching you while you are working?"
"He dares! It's up to me to see if I can cut him off..."
At the end, everyone in the office laughed.
Sister Hu heaved a sigh of relief and said, "No more talking. I have something to ask the factory director."
"Go quickly, he just came back..." He just wasn't in a good mood.
The eldest sister looked at Second Sister Hu's hurried back and swallowed the rest of the words.
The director of the textile factory was not very old. His last name was Huang, and he was about 30 or 40 years old. He had a square face and looked very righteous. Perhaps because he was worried about the future of the fourth factory, he actually had a deep vertical wrinkle between his eyebrows.
He just went to the Ministry of Commerce and the results were not satisfactory.
If the Fourth Textile Factory could not find a way out, it might really be closed down. He smoked a cigarette, feeling very depressed.
At this time, Sister Hu pushed the door open.
Director Huang was startled and was about to curse when he heard her excited voice.
"Director, our Factory 4 is saved!"
…
"Are you really here?"
Looking at the towering gate, Director Huang fell into deep thought.
Second Sister Hu was also a little confused.
She quickly recalled the address Ruan Mingfu had told her yesterday and confirmed it again and again before speaking.
"It's right here."
Director Huang was silent for a while, "...knock on the door."
Hu Erjie agreed and walked forward and knocked a few times.
After a while, Guan Jiu came out and asked, "Who are you?"
Listening to the thick Hong Kong Mandarin, Director Huang felt disappointed.
But Hu Erjie is different from him.
"Do you still remember me?" She looked at Guan Jiu with a look of surprise on her face. "We met yesterday."
"I know, you're here to deliver something," Guan Jiu extended his hand enthusiastically, "Just give the thing to me, and I'll deliver it for you."
Ah, this...
Sister Hu pursed her lips and said, "Besides the things, I also want to see Comrade Ruan about something. I wonder if she is free now?"
"Then you guys come in," Guan Jiu made way for him, "It's still early, Comrade Ruan hasn't woken up yet."
After hearing this, both Director Huang and Second Sister Hu felt a little embarrassed.
After listening to what Hu Erjie said and collecting evidence in the office, Director Huang couldn't stay there for a moment and wanted to see Ruan Mingfu immediately. It was only after Hu Erjie's persuasion that he finally persuaded her to come.
The next morning, before it was dark, Director Huang knocked on Hu Erjie's door.
I took out my watch and saw that it was only five o'clock.
Second Sister Hu: “…”
She was urged to give birth by Director Huang, and it was not good to be here at six o'clock. It's so numb, and she hasn't woken up yet.
If this wasn't his boss, he would have been beaten up.
Director Huang coughed lightly and said, "Excuse me, comrade."
Guan Jiu didn't say anything else, but took the two to the flower hall. There was a floor heating here, and when they walked in, they felt warm all over. The coldness that Hu Erjie had felt along the way was completely driven away.
She leaned back in her chair, wishing she could fall asleep right there and then.
Director Huang is not like her.
He was concerned about the safety of the Fourth Factory and wanted to see him right away. Director Huang scratched his head and said, "Comrade, when will Comrade Ruan wake up?"
"I think it will be soon. Comrade Ruan has to catch the 9 o'clock train today," Guan Jiu put the buns on the table, "you two should eat some food."
Only then did Director Huang sit back down.
"Director, don't worry, they will come to see us when they wake up," Sister Hu was also anxious, but not as anxious as Director Huang. She grabbed the bun on the table and took a bite, her eyes lit up, "It smells so good, and it's stuffed with pickled cabbage."
Director Huang: “…”
Seeing that Hu Erjie was eating so happily, he also took one and took a bite.
…
As the sky gradually brightened, Ruan Mingfu unconsciously reached her hand outside, but quickly pulled it back in. She closed her eyes and gurgled in the quilt, waking up Xie Yanzhao who was standing beside her.
He opened his eyes, "What's wrong?"
Ruan Mingfu looked distressed, "Why do you think people should get up?"
Xie Yanzhao chuckled and touched her hair.
Perhaps because her hair had been frozen outside the quilt all night, it was icy cold. A strand of hair stuck to Ruan Mingfu's neck, causing her to shiver.
"After we go back, it won't be as cold over there as it is here, right?"
"It will be colder than here."
When Ruan Mingfu heard this, she completely wilted.
The weather in Beijing right now has a thin layer of ice on the water. I can't imagine what it would be like in Wancheng. Ruan Mingfu is afraid of the cold, so she will probably have to stay in bed every day.
commit a sin!
She looked at the sky outside.
The weather in Beijing has been good these days, with sunshine every day. The dazzling sunlight shone from not far away, and Ruan Mingfu seemed to feel its stimulation and narrowed her eyes.
"Don't worry." Xie Yanzhao found her tangled look a little funny. "I left a chimney, and the room will become warm when the stove is heated."
People in Wancheng all do this.
Some people heat the kang (kang), so they don't need a blanket to sleep on it at night because it is so warm.
"real?"
Xie Yanzhao nodded.
"The family housing estates are all designed this way to make winter easier for everyone."
Ruan Mingfu's eyes lit up, and she couldn't wait to go back to Wancheng.
"That's great," she wanted to lift the quilt, but was forced back into bed by the cold air outside. "We are all leaving, what exactly are your second and third uncles planning?"
At present, the dog man Third Uncle is a loyal and honest man. Xie Ming, like his biological father, is the type who keeps silent and does nothing. Compared with him, Xie Donglou is too cunning.
Do you really think she doesn't know the look in her eyes when she first got off the car... If it weren't for her rich brother's foresight to shock Xie Donglou from the beginning, I'm afraid that when Xie Yinyin came to cause trouble, he would not stand up for Xie Yanzhao at all.
Pooh!
Snob.
"Don't worry," Xie Yanzhao naturally knew what Xie Donglou was thinking, "We don't come to the capital often."
Xie Donglou is a smart man who seeks profit and avoids harm. At least before the other members of the Xie family become successful, he will not easily offend this gigolo who hangs out with rich women.
Ruan Mingfu nodded.
After the two of them had sex, Guan Jiu informed her about Director Huang.
Ruan Mingfu was very satisfied with this.
If the current policy did not allow it, she really planned to take Guan Jiu away.
So useful!
It was an hour later when the two people in the flower hall saw Ruan Mingfu again.
As time went by, Director Huang became more and more restless. He leaned against the window, hoping to see Ruan Mingfu, but was disappointed. However, every time he asked Guan Jiu, he always got the reply "Comrade Ruan is resting."
Director Huang: “…”
Why not do something else with your precious time? Why use it to sleep?
Sister Hu, who was originally very calm, was also made anxious by Director Huang. If they hadn't seen Ruan Mingfu's figure when they stretched their necks again, they would have rushed in to look for someone.
When Ruan Mingfu came in, she saw Director Huang sitting upright.
"I'm late. Sorry to have kept you waiting."
"It's not too late," Sister Hu said somewhat awkwardly, "We came early in the first place, Comrade Ruan, please don't blame us."
Ruan Mingfu's beautiful face was smiling.
"Second sister, have you brought the things you prepared for sister-in-law?"
"I brought it," Sister Hu quickly brought it over, "This is the sauce my mother specially made. Thank you for your help."
"You are welcome."
Factory Director Huang was sitting nearby, listening to the two people's back and forth, and he was almost dying of anxiety. He tried desperately to wink at Sister Hu, but she pretended not to see it. Just when he couldn't help but want to do it himself, he heard Sister Hu speak.
"Comrade Ruan, I see that the clothes you are wearing are very unique. Did you make them yourself?"
Director Huang nervously gripped the handle of his chair.
"Yes, it's not done well."
Ruan Mingfu was modest in her words, but she was very proud in her heart. If these two people were not there, she would not be able to control the expression on her face.
Upon hearing this, Director Huang was so excited that his breathing became heavy.
"Ruan, Comrade Ruan, you also know that our Fourth Factory is having a hard time now," he said quickly, "I just... I just want to ask you to help us. Don't worry, I will never treat you unfairly."
Hu Erjie was afraid of offending Ruan Mingfu, so she added something.
"It doesn't matter if it doesn't work out, we can just consider it as making friends."
"right!"
Although he said so, Director Huang placed all his hopes on Ruan Mingfu this time. He looked at her expectantly, holding his breath.
"real?"
Ruan Mingfu's eyes lit up.
Since she came here, the four members of her family have serious things to do. Only she is just eating and waiting to die.
Ruan Mingfu felt that it was time for her to do something.
Not only did she astound Ruan's father and Qi Yangyan, but more importantly, she made Ms. Luan look at her with new eyes!
Thinking of Ms. Luan's previous disdain for her, Ruan Mingfu felt a lump in her heart and wanted to accomplish this matter even more.
"You...you really believe that I have that ability?"
"You are close to Lao Hu, so you must know the current situation of the Fourth Factory," Huang Sanchang said with a hint of decadence, "The leaders of the Ministry of Commerce have decided to disband the Fourth Factory at the end of the year. It's okay for me, but the Fourth Factory still has so many workers."
Sister Hu was shocked. "Director, why didn't you tell me about such a big thing?"
As soon as she said this, she thought of it herself.
The decision made by the higher-ups must have been made after careful consideration. Even Director Huang could not change anything, and they were even more powerless. Once the news was released, it would cause panic.
But Ruan Mingfu understood.
This is a last-ditch effort. At worst, we can just do as the Ministry of Commerce has discussed...
"Comrade Ruan, I know you know how to design the clothes you're wearing," Director Huang rubbed his hands embarrassedly, "So, can you help me design a few sets of clothes?"
"this……"
Seeing Ruan Mingfu's hesitation, Director Huang stepped up his efforts.
"Let's go by market feedback," he gritted his teeth, "I'll give you fifty for a winter coat, and I'll raise the price if the feedback is good."
Second Sister Hu opened her mouth.
Fifty dollars for a piece of clothing, that's too high...
Ruan Mingfu: "..."
Thinking about the flourishing designs in the future, she could draw fifty designs for Director Huang right now!
Seeing that Ruan Mingfu didn't say anything for a long time, Director Huang increased the speed again.
"Considering your situation, you don't have to work. Just mail the drawings over and we'll contact each other over the phone if anything happens. For this, I'm willing to give you an additional 50 yuan in fixed wages."
Since the conditions have been set so high, why not open them up even higher?
Second Sister Hu sat on one side.
Her heart stopped beating. With such good conditions, did she want to learn how to make clothes from others?
Ruan Mingfu: "..."
If she doesn't agree now, it would seem like she doesn't know what's good for her.
The free fifty yuan every month, plus the extra design fee for designing clothes. If she works harder... wouldn't that be higher than Xie Yanzhao's allowance?
She coughed lightly, then nodded slowly under Director Huang's expectant gaze.
It doesn't matter whether you have money or not; what you enjoy is the feeling of being valued.
"Very good!"
The happiest person among the three is Director Huang.
"Comrade Ruan, look..." He rubbed his hands expectantly, "Can you give us three sets first, just enough to put into production? I think the one Comrade Ruan is wearing is very good."
Ruan Mingfu tugged at her clothes and blushed a little.
This is the cotton-padded jacket she made under the guidance of Hu Wanning. It has nothing to do with design. If it is really taken away by Director Huang, and then think about the old craftsmen in the factory frowning and complaining about the workmanship of this jacket...
Ruan Mingfu quickly shook her head.
"I have something better."
As soon as these words were spoken, Director Huang's eyes lit up like searchlights.
"It's just... I have to catch the train quickly, so time is tight," Ruan Mingfu thought for a moment, "I'll draw three pictures for you on the way to the train station, and then I'll have Guan Jiu deliver them to you."
Director Huang quickly made the decision, "Okay, it's settled!"
Now we have the blueprints and we are looking for someone to rush the work. If we work harder, we can launch it in half a month. Fortunately, Director Huang had prepared for the transformation early and saved the phone numbers of many clothing accessories people.
As soon as the drawings arrived, he sent them one by one!
After the deal was made, Director Huang and Second Sister Hu both breathed a sigh of relief.
The way he looked at Ruan Mingfu was more intimate than ever before, and he seemed to want to worship her. After Ruan Mingfu refused the two's suggestion to send her to the station, he left in disappointment.
The two came with light luggage, but left with heavy bags.
Among them, the things given to Ruan's father, Qi Yangyan, and the idiot Gu Yilin have already been sent out, otherwise there would be more things.
Guan Jiu carried their belongings into the car and said, "Comrade Ruan, rest assured. I will take good care of Aunt Zhang."
"Thank you very much."
Zhang Ma was also reluctant to let them go, so she made a lot of pea yellow the night before they left, filling up seven or eight boxes. Not only her, but also the brothers Xie Donglou and Xie Xilou came to see them off.
After the train started, Ruan Mingfu opened the small box given to her by Xie Donglou.
A thick gold bracelet caught the eye.
She took it in her hand and estimated that it weighed about 40 to 50 grams. She looked at Xie Yanzhao in surprise, "What's going on?"
A miser would actually pluck feathers?
Xie Yanzhao understood and said, "Take it."
Ruan Mingfu didn't ask.
Since the bastard said so, she could just accept it.
The train sped along, and after two days and one night, it arrived in Wancheng smoothly. When Xie Yanzhao escorted Ruan Mingfu off the train, they saw Xu Zhu waving at them enthusiastically.
He ran over swiftly and took the things from the two people.
"Oh, Old Xie, I miss you so much."
Xie Yanzhao turned his face away in disdain.
"Okay, let's go."
After two days and one night, even the strongest person couldn't stand it. When Ruan Mingfu got off the car, she was hit by the cold air in her face, and she became much more sober. Otherwise, she would have fallen asleep while awake.
Arriving at the family compound, Ruan Mingfu finally felt much more at ease.
"No, why is there so much noise up front?"
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