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"Let's go, I'll take you and Uncle Li to check out the location of the shop. We need to get the renovations done quickly."
Wang Ying quickly got into character. When they arrived at the house, Zhang Hongmei felt that it would be a prime location, where every inch of land would be incredibly valuable.
Zhang Hongmei took the blueprints and discussed with the two people where to demolish, where to build, the location of the windows, the requirements for the floor, and the style of the counter, explaining everything to them one by one.
"Wang Ying, the most important thing is that there can be no open flames, whether here or in the processing plant, and there can be no kitchen. You will have to overcome these difficulties yourselves."
"I understand, don't worry, this kind of mistake will definitely not happen."
Zhang Hongmei handed the key to Wang Ying. "Uncle Li, I'm leaving the renovation to you. Also, put all the furniture from Shuren Hutong into my room and lock it up. Clean up the rest of the rooms."
"Hongmei, why don't we set up the processing plant here first? It would be easier to manage that way. And if sales increase in the future, we can just build a factory as you suggested, right?" Wang Ying asked Zhang Hongmei with a puzzled look.
“I’ve thought about it, but I feel the space is too small. A raw material warehouse, a finished product warehouse, and another room to store the sewing machines.”
"There are five kitchens here, which is enough."
"Won't this be too chaotic?"
"No, it won't. A wall can be added during the renovation, that will separate them. Besides, there are fewer residents here," Uncle Li also advised Zhang Hongmei from the side.
Zhang Hongmei thought about it and realized that made sense. With more people, there would be more issues, more opinions, and more potential conflicts.
"Okay, let's arrange it this way. This will definitely save us a lot of trouble."
Since they had already made up their minds, Uncle Li didn't go back with them, but instead went to find the construction team.
"Wang Ying, do you need to buy something? I need to go to the building."
Wang Ying shook her head. "I don't have any. Aunt Wang has prepared everything you need."
"Oh, then you go back first, let me see if there's anything I'm missing."
"Should I stay with you?" Wang Ying didn't dare leave Zhang Hongmei alone outside while she went home.
"Okay, let's go take a look. Maybe we'll suddenly realize what we're missing."
When the two arrived at the building, Zhang Hongmei looked around but couldn't think of anything she was missing. Wang Xinyi must have prepared everything perfectly. Finally, she saw fermented bean curd and managed to buy a jar after much persuasion. Even if she bought it, she might not be allowed to take it with her, but she wasn't worried. She could just write down what she wanted to eat on a piece of paper, and Zhang Shouyi could find it in his storage ring and put it in for her. That way, she could have whatever she wanted to eat.
So we no longer insist on installing everything we can buy, as we used to.
It was past four o'clock when I got home. "Aunt Li, Brother Zhang is coming home for dinner tonight, and one of my classmates is also coming."
"Okay, I got it. How about we make dumplings tonight, chives and pork dumplings?"
"There's still meat?"
“Your Uncle Li bought these from the supply and marketing cooperative today; there are three jin of them.”
“That’s quite a lot. Wang Ying and I also helped.”
"I don't need you. You pack your things. I can't help you much except with cooking."
"I don't have much to pack, so don't worry about me. Just get there and that's all. It's just a matter of food and clothing. We'll see how things go when we get there."
"That's what Wang's sister said too. She's worried that if she gets there and doesn't know anyone, she won't know where to buy things. The old folks say that a poor family should be prepared for a good journey, so we have to be well-prepared. We should also prepare food for the road, right?"
"I really don't know. I'll ask Brother Zhang when he gets back. I still don't know the specifics of how to get there."
"I heard from Wang's sister that we should take a boat first, and then some kind of plane."
"I see. Then the journey will take a long time. We really need to prepare plenty of food and water."
"Let's wait until the leader comes back and ask him. You're really carefree. We're leaving the day after tomorrow, and you still don't know how to get there?"
"Wasn't it arranged by Brother Zhang? So I didn't pay attention." Actually, Zhang Hongmei was just stuck in her old ways of thinking, taking it for granted that it should be a direct flight, forgetting that times have changed.
Another issue is that I've become too dependent on Zhang Shouyi; without realizing it, I've come to regard him as so important.
Zhang Hongmei frowned and went back to her bedroom. She sat on a stool, resting her chin on her hands, her mind blank.
It was a complete blank; there was no focus in his eyes.
Suddenly, Wang Ying's voice from outside startled Zhang Hongmei awake. What was she doing?
He slumped dejectedly on the table, thinking, "Oh well, I'll just have to take it one step at a time."
Zhang Hongmei rubbed her face and came out of the bedroom. It turned out that Cheng Guangxu had arrived.
"Cheng, please come inside." Zhang Hongmei led him to the study.
"Cheng Guangxu, please sit down and don't be shy. What would you like to drink? Would you like some hot tea?"
"Zhang Hongmei, no need to trouble yourself." Cheng Guangxu was still very reserved. Having grown up in the countryside, he had never seen a study like this before.
Zhang Hongmei was even more satisfied with Cheng Guangxu. His eyes were still so pure, without any greed or envy.
Only someone as innocent as her could have such pure eyes.
"Cheng Guangxu, don't be nervous. I'm still me. We've just moved to a different place."
Cheng Guangxu chuckled self-deprecatingly, "Yes, but I'm just nervous. I've never seen such a magnificent place before."
"Hehe, you don't need to do that. Does our friendship have anything to do with these material possessions?"
Cheng Guangxu was taken aback for a moment before smiling shyly, "Yes, these are all material possessions. I'm being materialistic."
"Hehe, how can people not be vulgar when they live in this world? It's normal."
I called you over today because I wanted to talk to you.
Actually, I already have some ideas about what you're going to learn.
"Oh? What can I do? My foreign language teacher said that I can only find places to eat."
"Hehe, this teacher is quite interesting. Shall we try communicating in a foreign language?"
"Sure, as long as you don't find it jarring."
Zhang Hongmei smiled, but did not answer him. Instead, she gestured for him to begin.
Listening to Cheng Guangxu's long, halting speech, Zhang Hongmei felt that the teacher's evaluation was quite fair.
Zhang Hongmei didn't say anything, afraid of discouraging this math whiz.
"Yeah, I think your spoken English isn't very good. It's okay, you can learn slowly. Once you get to a foreign country, in that kind of environment, you'll be able to communicate with them without any problems in six months at most. Don't be discouraged."
"Hehe, it's okay, I can take any kind of blow."
"That's great, it proves you have excellent mental fortitude."
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