Zhang Hongmei hung up the phone and went to find Chengzi, asking him to contact the steel mill and flour milling machine.
To put all the money into the ring, a service company needs to be established, which also requires a lot of investment.
Zhang Hongmei also wants to start a computer company, which requires a partnership with McCann Erickson. Roger will bring back his plans when he goes there this time.
I plan to open my company in Haishi, where transportation is more convenient. Right now, we mainly focus on exports, and I refuse to believe we can't beat the Japanese! We'll also be opening some appliance factories one after another.
After packing the food for Er Lengzi, Su Chen and Lu Jing took Xiao Li's car and went to the camp.
None of them were talkative, so the car was unusually quiet. Zhang Hongmei closed her eyes, thinking about which appliance factories to set up. She planned to collaborate with the McCann family on computers, and independently develop the television, washing machine, and small household appliance factories. However, she could collaborate with Carlos on motors, thus satisfying both sides.
I started writing the plan as soon as I got back today, and I also need to explain it to Carlos via voice message.
This is a really big project. We can't give them any benefits from the iron ore mining afterwards. We should keep this in our own country's hands!
Zhang Hongmei had roughly outlined her plan in her mind. Regarding the electronics factory, she still needed to discuss it with Carlos—whether she could go and learn from them.
"Madam, we'll be there soon."
Zhang Hongmei opened her eyes and looked around. "Little Li, isn't Brother Zhang going out today?"
"Yes, the boss has been in the office lately."
"Alright, I'll stay a little longer. There won't be any problems at the base. The three of you don't need to be so nervous."
The gatekeeper saw Zhang Shouyi's car and immediately saluted to let him through.
Zhang Hongmei is embarrassed. Did Zhang Shouyi use his position for personal gain?
"Xiao Li, let's stop and ask them how to find Liu Baoguo!"
Zhang Hongmei smiled as she watched Xiao Li get off the car and salute.
"Madam, shall we wait here, or in the front office? They've already called for someone."
"Let's stay here. This is a military stronghold; we should behave ourselves."
After waiting for about fifteen minutes, I finally saw someone running towards me from afar.
When she got closer, Zhang Hongmei recognized that it was Er Lengzi. Good heavens, he had changed so much.
She hurriedly got out of the car. She stood there smiling. Lu Jing and Su Chen followed her.
When Er Lengzi received the notification that the leader's car was coming, he was still wondering, "Why would Zhang Shouyi come in person?"
Upon seeing the girl getting off the bus, he immediately understood.
He ran straight up to Zhang Hongmei and reached out to rub her head.
"My sister is back."
"Should I call him Brother Er Lengzi or Brother Baoguo?"
"You little brat, are you teasing me now? Are you getting distant with me?"
"How could that be? I'm just worried it might have a bad influence on you!"
"What kind of impact will it have? Come on, let me show you inside."
"Alright, you three can wait here!"
"No need, just drive right in."
Zhang Hongmei and Er Lengzi didn't get on the bus; they walked slowly behind.
"Hongmei, I only found out you went abroad six months after you left."
You said you'd come to see me, so I waited and waited. Then one time I ran into the commander and asked him. That's when I found out you'd rushed back.
That's so inconsiderate; they didn't even greet me.
The two walked together, attracting a lot of attention. Everyone was curious about who the girl was.
“I received the call at night and left in the early hours of the next morning, so how could I say goodbye to you? But I still went back to Liujiatun.”
"I know, I'm going home to get married. How could you be so easily fooled by Zhang Shouyi? I saw through him a long time ago, that guy has no good intentions!"
"Hahaha, you can't let him hear that, you silly guy."
Am I stupid?
How could that be?
"We're here. This is my office. I've finally got my own office now."
"Heh, who's my brother? He's a war hero."
"Still as talkative as ever!"
Xiao Li knew where Er Lengzi's office was. So the three of them waited at the door.
"Brother Er Lengzi, I brought you lots of delicious food."
"I knew it, my sister knows me best. It must be braised pork, right?"
"Yes! Let me satisfy your craving!"
"Of course I'm craving it! Even though we can eat our fill now, and even have meat a few times a month, it's still not enough! Dinner's about to start, so let's sneak a bite in the office!"
"Okay, I'll try your food too."
"You three girls go in first, Xiao Li and I will go get the food together."
Lu Jing carried all the food she had brought from the trunk into Er Lengzi's office.
Zhang Hongmei sat there looking around. It was alright, quite clean, but too monotonous. Then she thought, "This place can't be decorated too extravagantly."
"Sister Jing, did you serve in the military before?"
“I’ve been there, but Lu Xing and Lu Yue haven’t.”
"I have never served in the military, but my kung fu master came from the military."
"Hehe, actually I also dream of being a soldier."
They weren't familiar with each other yet, so they didn't continue the conversation. Ten minutes later, the two brought the food. Zhang Hongmei glanced at it; it was alright. Steamed buns, spinach soup, and stewed potatoes with meat. But there definitely wasn't much meat.
"Hehe, we have meat today too. Everyone, please don't be shy. Here are chopsticks, but we don't have as many bowls."
"Hey, you silly goose, this steamed bun is really delicious! It's chewy and smells really good."
"Yes, that's what I think. The head chef in this cafeteria is from Shandong, and he's really good at making noodles and rice. Especially his pancakes. They're so fragrant and have so many layers."
After the meal, Er Lengzi arranged for the three of them to wait next door, as he still had a lot to say to Zhang Hongmei.
"Girl, when are you going back to Liujiatun?"
"I'm leaving next Monday. I even called my third uncle today."
"I'll go back with you next Monday."
"Can you take a day off?"
"Yes, I've saved up all my vacation days! How long will you be back?"
"It'll probably be about a month. I'm worried about the cold weather, and it would be troublesome if it snows. I'd like to stay for a few more months."
“That’s true. It’s almost November now. If you stay for a month, it will be December. Chinese New Year is at the end of January this year, so it’s safer to come back early. I can come back with you.”
"Hey, you simpleton, can you even drive?"
Yes!
"That's perfect, then I don't need to find a driver. There's a big truck too."
"Okay, I'll drive it."
"Hey girl, how have you been doing abroad these past few years?"
"It's alright. I have someone to take care of my life, and I've learned a lot. I've also made money there."
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