"We'll make sure we have enough supplies by tomorrow, and another batch of goods will be loaded onto the ship tomorrow night. We'll depart on time the day after tomorrow morning."
"Okay, I'll come find you tomorrow night."
Hello everyone, I'm Gao Xiangming, your current supervisor. First of all, congratulations on your successful arrival in Southeast Asia. I'm very happy to have accepted this assignment and have the opportunity to serve you all.
I hope everyone has packed their luggage. Since that's the case, let's set off. I've already arranged hotels for everyone. Please rest tonight; our flight is at 5 PM tomorrow.
Everyone was prepared to greet the person in charge first, but he rattled off a long explanation.
It was Han Guangtai who stepped forward and said, "Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you, and thank you for your care and arrangements."
Everyone else said thank you too, and Zhang Hongmei didn't act out of place. She just went along with everyone else.
"Hehe, everyone, no need to be so polite. Let's go. The hotel is a bit far from here, so I found a car. Let's get in first, and we can get to know each other when we get there."
Just as Zhang Hongmei was about to bend down to take her luggage, Xiao Wanxiang picked it up. "Let me see you to the car."
"Captain Xiao, you really don't need to. You can go ahead and do your work. I can manage on my own."
"It's alright, everything's fine on the ship now. I just wanted to talk to you."
"Oh? Captain Xiao, please feel free to ask. I will do my best to help if it is within my power."
"Hehe, you're overthinking it. I don't need your help with anything. I just wanted to ask if you need anything. Nearly half of the people in Southeast Asia are Chinese, so you won't feel like you're abroad here."
"Hehe, that's good, at least we can understand each other's language. Does Captain Xiao come here often?"
"Yes, I come once every year or two. I know some people here, and I can help you if you need anything."
"Hehe, Captain Xiao, you don't need to worry about it. I'm not planning to go out either. I'll just rest at the hotel. Besides, the situation here is similar to ours."
"Hehe, you think this place is desolate, don't you?"
"Hmm. We didn't find many people at such a big dock."
"Hehe, it's the wrong time. If we wait until morning or evening, this place will be crowded, if not teeming with people."
"So that's how it is?"
The two men walked to the truck as they talked. "Please get in. If you need anything, just ask Gao Xiangming. He's one of the leaders' men, and he's been here for two years, so he's quite familiar with the area."
"Okay, I understand, thank you."
"I wouldn't dare accept your thanks; I just wish you a safe journey."
Zhang Hongmei thanked him again, and Xiao Wanxiang helped Wang Xinyi put her luggage into the car before turning to leave.
The truck drove for more than half an hour before stopping.
This time, Zhang Hongmei was arranged to stay with Wang Xinyi. Zhang Hongmei didn't say anything for that one night. Besides, she had to put up with it even if it was a dormitory.
"Everyone, please go back to your rooms. Each room has a shower. We'll meet in the lobby downstairs at 6 p.m. for dinner."
However, I must state this unpleasantly upfront: please let me know before you leave if you need to. I hope you won't leave without my permission, as this place is different from home. Tomorrow I will give you a tour. I hope you can cooperate with my work.
After Gao Xiangming finished speaking, everyone nodded. Everyone felt dizzy and lightheaded, as if they had no heels left. Besides, it was almost four o'clock, and no one wanted to go out now.
Everyone left one after another. Zhang Hongmei saw that Zeng Zhongkang had not left, but had gone to find Gao Xiangming. She had no right to demand anything from others, so she let it be. Besides, since Zhang Shouyi trusted him, her worries were unnecessary. She might as well take a hot bath now.
Back in her room, Wang Xinyi took out the bedding she had brought and spread it on the bed. This was fine; Zhang Hongmei would do the same.
"Aunt Wang, you go take a shower, I can make the bed myself."
"You go first, I'll be done in a bit. I don't feel tired. You might not be used to it since it's your first time on a boat. I've been on many boats and I've never had any trouble getting used to it."
“Okay.” Zhang Hongmei took the towel and soap she had brought and went into the bathroom. There was no showerhead, just a bathtub, but there was a thermos and a large wooden basin inside.
Zhang Hongmei didn't want to take a bath here, so she simply poured hot water into the basin. Then she slipped into her spatial dimension.
I took a nice bath in the spring water, changed into clean clothes, and took out my dirty clothes in my own basin to wash them in the bathroom. This was something I had to do.
She emptied the water from the basin, put it away, and said, "Aunt Wang, please come in and take a bath." She then hung her wet clothes and towel on the clothes rack in the room.
"Do you think two kettles of hot water are enough? I'll go get you some more."
"You don't need to go, I can manage by myself. Your hair isn't dry yet, hurry up and dry it, then lie down and rest for a while."
"It's okay, I'm not tired."
"I'm not tired and I don't need you. I can do it myself."
Since that was the case, Zhang Hongmei sat down on the stool to dry her hair. To be honest, she really had enough of her hair, but Zhang Shouyi and Wang Xinyi wouldn't let her cut it short, which was too much trouble.
It wasn't until Wang Xinyi finished showering and came out that her hair finally dried. "Aunt Wang, do you think it's okay if I cut half of my hair off?" Zhang Hongmei finally asked. She had brought up this topic more than once before, but had always been rejected. This time, she decided to give it a try.
"Hongmei, your hair is so beautiful. Although we don't have the saying that our bodies and hair are given to us by our parents anymore, we still shouldn't cut our hair casually. This head of black and shiny hair is something that others would love but can't have. Keep it as it is. I'll help you dry it after you wash it. Don't think it's too much trouble."
"Okay, then I won't cut it, and I don't need your help. I just think my hair is too long and hard to manage."
Wang Xinyi just smiled. Before she left, Zhang Shouyi had told her not to let Zhang Hongmei cut her hair. This man was really meddling. There was nothing she could do but try to persuade him.
It was almost six o'clock when the two went downstairs. All the men were already there, except for Zeng Zhongkang; he'd probably gone out. The women also started coming down one after another.
Gao Xiangming was chatting with everyone, and Zhang Hongmei didn't come closer; she just observed the inn.
After waiting a few more minutes, everyone had arrived. Gao Xiangming stood up and said, "Everyone's here. Let's go to the dining room for dinner."
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