Chapter 61 Three Years Later: Iron-Blooded Tenderness in the Republic of China
Time flies, and three years have passed in the blink of an eye.
It was winter again. Rongzhen was wearing a new down coat produced by her own clothing factory and sitting in the warm office of the food factory, checking the accounts.
The huge and complicated accounts became clear with her simple calculations. She didn't have to laboriously move the abacus beads, just a few strokes on paper would do the job.
The person in charge of the food factory who was waiting respectfully nearby was even more impressed by this and did not have the slightest intention of overstepping the boundaries.
Of course, given the background of the person in front of him, he didn't dare to do that.
In the quiet atmosphere, the pen rustled on the paper.
Even though the person in charge had no ulterior motives and hadn't done anything wrong, he couldn't help but feel a little nervous at this moment.
He could guarantee that he would not do anything he shouldn't have done, but he was afraid that some of the guys below would be tempted by the profit and disobey him, doing something behind his back.
Fortunately, a moment later, Rong Zhen finished checking the accounts and closed the account book for this month. She said with satisfaction, "You've done a good job. This month's food factory bonus will be paid in full, and the employees' end-of-month bonus will include an extra piece of pork."
The person in charge's anxiety suddenly dissipated, and his eyes lit up. "Are you talking about the white fragrant pigs raised at the breeding farm?"
Rongzhen nodded and said that this was it, and the person in charge was immediately delighted.
Bai Xiang Zhu is the name given by Rong Zhen and her friends to the American large white pigs. Since they spent a lot of money to smuggle a few piglets back from America two years ago, they have finally bred and bred them to a certain scale and can be sold to the outside world.
Rong Zhen deliberately left a few for the factory workers to try, provided that they worked hard and did not do anything illegal.
The person in charge was sure that there would be meat to eat, so he was full of energy and actively discussed the new products that the factory would be preparing to release next month.
Just as I was speaking excitedly, there was a knock on the office door.
The person in charge paused, saw Rong Zhen making a pause gesture to him, and stood up to open the door himself.
The person in charge quickly took over: "You sit down, I'll do it, I'll do it."
Rong Zhen waved her hand and said with a smile as she walked, "I'll drive myself. My family is here to pick me up."
Speaking of the cold-faced killer in her family, the person in charge was full of admiration, but thinking about the achievements he had made in being promoted from major to major general in just three years, he still took a step back and gave up his position.
Rongzhen opened the door and saw Jiang Yu standing outside in a blue-green military uniform.
He stood tall and straight in the cold wind, like a towering mountain that could block the wind and rain, or like a sword that had finally been unsheathed, showing its sharpness, calm and steady, unstoppable.
Rongzhen has witnessed his transformation over the past three years, and her admiration and love for him has only increased.
Now when I look at it again, I still can’t help but feel my heart beating fast.
Jiang Yu raised his head, revealing his handsome features under the brim of his hat. He looked over with his starry eyes and noticed the affection in her eyes. He smiled slightly, as if the ice had suddenly broken and spring flowers were blooming.
"Are you done with your work? I'll come and pick you up." As he spoke, he took the bag from Rongzhen's hand and slung it over his arm with extremely natural movements.
Rongzhen shook her head and pulled him in. "There's still a little left. It'll be ready soon. Come in and warm up first."
Jiang Yu was pulled by her collar, just like a wild horse with its reins pulled. He followed her and strode inside without any resistance. The sound of his military boots hitting the floor was particularly crisp.
The person in charge felt his scalp tighten and the hairs on his back stood up instinctively when he heard this.
This is definitely not fear, it's instinct!
The person in charge wiped the sweat off his forehead and diligently served the boss...husband tea and water, serving him attentively.
Rongzhen told him to stop working and finish the rest of the story quickly so that she and Jiang Yu could go home to see the child as soon as possible.
The person in charge immediately adjusted his attitude, quickly finished what he had just said, and respectfully saw the boss and his wife off.
It was a long way from the office to the factory gate. Jiang Yu walked beside Rong Zhen to protect her from the cold wind, and asked with a smile: "Look how scared he is. Am I that scary?"
Rongzhen deliberately looked him up and down, and finally said with a crooked look, "I don't think so."
"That's good." Jiang Yu looked happy.
Little Ford had been waiting at the factory gate for a long time. The driver was Jiang Yu's former subordinate, who had now followed him into the army and been promoted to a police officer.
Jiang Yu opened the car door, put his hands over Rong Zhen's head and was about to help her get in.
Suddenly, a group of ragged and withered people rushed up to them, kneeling down and begging, "Kind master and lady, please be kind and let us live."
Rongzhen was startled and was almost grabbed by the hem of her clothes by the person who rushed in front of her.
At the critical moment, Jiang Yu put his arm around her waist and lifted her up behind him. He asked those people with a sharp look, "Where are you from? What is your purpose?"
The people who were wailing and begging felt frightened by his look. The courage they had just generated in an impulse was gone in an instant. They stammered and whispered that they had all fled all the way from the war-torn area in the north. Now they had no one to rely on and just wanted to find a place to work and earn a living.
I heard that there is a factory owner here who is very conscientious. He not only ensures that the workers have enough food and clothing, but also does not delay paying their wages.
So, since they were really desperate, they just followed the instructions and came here.
It just so happened that Rongzhen came to check the accounts today, so Jiang Yu came to pick her up after get off work.
"What a coincidence?" Rong Zhen subconsciously became suspicious.
It's not that she is cold-blooded, but as the couple's status has improved in recent years, all kinds of evil spirits have emerged and are trying to target them. If you don't pay attention, you might really be cheated.
It's not that she hasn't done any charity work. The factory only hires poor people, provides them with adequate wages and benefits, and even pays them overtime pay for overtime work. She is definitely a conscientious boss.
Therefore, there are many people who want to work in their factory, and any position is very popular. Even if the selected person is not well-known, he must be recommended and guaranteed by old employees. They will not easily recruit people with unknown backgrounds.
No one around here doesn't know this rule, so what did the guy who deliberately led this group here mean?
Jiang Yu and she were in sync, and he asked directly: "Do you want me to send someone to find him?"
No matter what conspiracy the other party has, it is just a paper tiger in the face of absolute force.
"No need." Rong Zhen shook her head. "I'll ask Zhao, who's in charge of this, to investigate first. I think it's probably the work of our competitors."
Their business affairs should be resolved through business means first.
As for what to do with these people now...
Rongzhen asked the guard to call the person in charge and told him two things: one was to report to the president in charge of this area to find out who was behind it, and the other was to send this group of people to work on a farm outside the city.
There is no shortage of people in the factories in the city, but there has always been a shortage of labor in the farmlands outside the city. We are not afraid of more people coming, but we are afraid that the people who come are not people who can work.
When those people heard that they were going to be sent outside the city to farm, except for a few who were reluctant and insisted on working in the factory, the rest behaved as they had just said, and they were happy as long as they were given food to eat and a place to live.
Rongzhen respected their wishes and let those who were willing to go take away, and left the rest alone.
Those people thought they could enter the factory without going to the farm, but in the end they got nothing. They took advantage of Rong Zhen's kindness and easy-going nature and wanted to continue pestering her until she agreed.
Rong Zhen smiled, opened the bag hanging from Jiang Yu's arm, and pulled out a small, exquisite pistol. He loaded the gun twice, then fired a shot into the air above his head. He said intimidatingly, "I don't care what you want to do. If you continue to harass me or disrupt factory production, this will be the price."
Several people with bad intentions were frightened by her and collapsed on the ground, all of them were terrified and pissed all over.
The patrol team on duty nearby heard the gunshots and quickly arrived at the scene. Seeing Jiang Yu there, they immediately saluted and asked, "Major General Jiang, Boss Xu, what happened here?"
"Some people came to cause trouble. They said they were fleeing from the war in other places. I don't know if it's true or not. You can take them back and ask them." It takes a thousand days to raise an army but only a moment to deploy it. The taxes and tea fees that Rong Zhen paid every month came into play at this time.
The patrol team was very positive and several troublemakers were quickly dragged away.
Those who were willing to go to the farm became more obedient after watching the whole process, and were full of awe for Rong Zhen, who had a gun in his hand and could give orders in a wide-brimmed hat.
Rongzhen noticed it, but didn't care.
Some tough measures are necessary, otherwise why would outsiders call her Boss Xu instead of Mrs. Jiang?
Although she doesn't mind either name, the former obviously shows more respect and is also a recognition of her ability.
The matter was settled, and the person in charge of the food factory arranged a car to take those people to the farm outside the city. Rong Zhen and Jiang Yu also got in the Ford Mini to go home.
In the car, Jiang Yu took out the gun she had just used, wiped it carefully, removed the magazine and added a bullet, and exclaimed: "No wonder you drew the blueprints and customized it yourself. It looks and performs better than the existing pistols on the market."
Rong Zhen was wiping her hands with a handkerchief when she heard this and stopped. "If you like, I can also draw other models, both single-shot and continuous. Do you want them?"
Of course Jiang Yu wanted her, but he didn't ask where she came from. He just thought she was a naturally intelligent and self-taught person, and that she was a rare fool.
He has now established a firm foothold in the army and has just formed his own team. If he can be equipped with the latest and most practical weapons, he will definitely have the opportunity to make further progress and his future is promising.
However, if he doesn't want to make things difficult for others, he needs to secretly build an arsenal first.
Jiang Yu quickly thought of a plan, hugged Rong Zhen and kissed her forehead hard, "Yes, thank you Madam for your trouble."
Rongzhen pushed him away and glared, "Wait, I'll draw it when I get back. Now pay attention to the occasion."
The police officer in the front row immediately said that he was concentrating on driving and did not hear or see anything.
It’s better not to say this.
A blush appeared on Rong Zhen's fair face, and she gently hit the indecent person with her bag.
Jiang Yu knew he was in the wrong, so he let her slap him to vent his anger. He felt that the force was like a tickle, and he felt extremely happy in his heart.
The car drove all the way back to the French Concession and stopped at the gate with the sign of Jiang Mansion.
Although they have a baby, the two have not moved out yet. They plan to wait until the child's first birthday before leaving, which doesn't make much difference in these few days.
Seeing the couple coming back, Aunt Pang came out to greet them, holding a chubby girl nicknamed Zhuzhu. Both the big and the small had smiles on their faces and looked very good.
Especially the little ones, they can't stay still when they see their parents, and stretch out their two chubby little hands like lotus roots to ask for a hug.
Rongzhen took it and kissed it, then asked softly, "Little darling, little piggy, did you miss your mother today?"
Zhuzhu could already utter one or two words, and she bared her tiny teeth and shouted, "I want to!"
"What about Dad?" Jiang Yu took off his military coat and walked over, hugging the mother and daughter together.
Zhuzhu continued to speak loudly without bias: "I want to! Dad!"
Auntie Pang applauded and praised: "Oh, our Miss Zhuzhu can call daddy now, she is so smart."
Rongzhen pouted jealously, "Zhuzhu, come and learn from me, Mom~"
Zhuzhu smiled and pinched her mouth with her chubby little hands, and responded loudly: "Hey!"
Rongzhen: “!!”
This worn-out cotton-padded jacket is leaking when it's less than a year old.
Jiang Yu chuckled, his head shaking between the mother and daughter.
Rongzhen poked him in annoyance and warned him, "That's enough, don't be so ungrateful, or I won't let you get into my bed tonight."
The girl with the leaky cotton-padded jacket then poked her father's head with her fat fingers and parroted him: "Dad, no, baby, go."
Jiang Yu, who understood the meaning behind her words, stopped laughing. His little cotton-padded jacket was really leaking.
Now it was Rongzhen's turn to laugh, kissing her chubby daughter, "Oh, you are such a good baby, mommy will sleep with you tonight, not with daddy."
"Yeah!" Zhuzhu clenched her fist and nodded heavily.
Jiang Yu: "..."
Aunt Pang watched from the side and laughed secretly. She noticed Shi Tou gesturing outside the door out of the corner of her eye, so she quietly went out and asked him what was the matter.
Shitou glanced at the warm and joyful scene in the living room, then covered his mouth and whispered, "Aunt, two families have come from outside, fleeing from the area. They say they're looking for Jiang Yu."
Aunt Pang suppressed her smile. Judging from Shi Tou's reaction, she naturally didn't think that the other party was looking for their husband.
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