There was no other way; Wang Ying wouldn't tell him to rest, so he had to continue. He slumped over the table, staring at the densely packed numbers, and resignedly picked up his pen.
Liang Yongmin didn't come over from the construction site until it was time for lunch.
"Haozheng, the machinery has already been installed in one workshop. I wanted to ask you, should we do a trial run?"
"Great!" Zhao Hao was now thrilled. Could he finally give birth? It had truly been a long and difficult journey. He was one step closer to going home.
Are all the materials in the warehouse ready? Honestly, I don't think it cost much. I initially thought fifty wouldn't be enough, and Hongmei even told me to talk to the manager. But now it's almost finished, and the raw materials are already in place.
While I can't make up for it, it shouldn't be too much of a difference. I'll leave 200,000 yuan for the company as a reserve. I'll still have to borrow money from my boss.
Liang Yongmin went to make the arrangements. Zhao Hao felt that his current position was simply that of an accountant.
The three of them ate dinner with the workers that evening. Zhao Hao was really missing home-cooked meals.
I haven't eaten meat for almost a month; I've been eating cornbread and pickled vegetables with the workers every day.
But seeing how satisfied the workers were with their food, I felt like I was really suffering too much.
After finishing the dry cornbread and drinking a sip of water, he wouldn't even eat the pickled vegetables.
"Wang Ying, Liang Yongmin, now that our first workshop has successfully passed the trial run, let's go and improve everyone's living conditions so that everyone can work even harder."
"Okay, I'll go ask the locals in a bit if anyone's willing to sell their pigs. Also, I'll tell the canteen to buy a few bags of flour. We'll make steamed buns."
Since they were eating well, Zhao Haozheng naturally had no objections, so in the afternoon he took the initiative to handle Wang Ying's accounts and let her go out to buy pigs.
Liang Yongmin came in again. "Haozheng, it's customary here to set off firecrackers. What do you think?"
"Of course I'll do as the Romans do. Just arrange things according to local customs. I really don't understand these things."
Liang Yongmin was quite familiar with these things, so he made the decision directly.
Wang Ying returned home in the evening.
"So, are the locals selling pigs?"
"Yes, there are two hundred people in our factory. I ordered two large pigs. The canteen will take care of the rest of the vegetables, rice, and noodles."
"Hehe, it's really not easy to get to eat meat now."
"You can't be serious, can you?" Wang Ying rolled her eyes at Zhao Haozheng. What a spoiled brat, he can't even handle the slightest hardship.
"I'm craving it too, you know. All we eat are steamed buns made from a mixture of wheat, vegetables, and dried vegetables. The potatoes are always boiled. How can I not crave it? Just thinking about boiled eggs makes my mouth water." Zhao Hao complained to Wang Ying with a grin.
"Okay, I'll go to the village again tomorrow and ask. They should have eggs now. I'll go buy some for you."
Zhao Hao felt a mix of emotions. A little girl, even younger than him, was speaking in such an old-fashioned manner about buying him something.
"Hehe, buy more, at least all three of us should have some to eat."
"We'll see. If there are too many, we'll eat them all together."
"Alright, I'm going to rest now." Wang Ying said and walked away gracefully.
After Zhao Hao finished settling the remaining accounts, he returned to his room.
Sitting on the bed, I chuckled to myself, amazed that I could actually sleep on such a hard bed now. Thinking back to the makeshift tent we had when we first arrived, I realized that I've truly grown up this time.
She washed her hands and went out to eat, otherwise Wang Ying would have to wait for her; that young girl had already walked so far. Next time she came, she would definitely try to bring a car. She was also regretting not bringing Hongmei's car. It was all her fault. She would talk to Wang Ying later and ask her to go back and drive it.
Today's breakfast consisted of just a bowl of dumpling soup in front of me.
"Why didn't you two have any?"
Liang Yongmin picked up his chopsticks and said, "I'm fine with anything, I'm so hungry."
"You eat it. We don't have enough flour today. We'll buy some more tomorrow."
Zhao Hao felt genuinely embarrassed. He pushed the bowl in front of Wang Ying, saying, "Then you eat it."
“You eat. I’m fine with whatever I eat. I’m worried you’ll be too thin when you go home, and your family will be worried about you. Don’t worry, I’ll make sure you have good food from now on, and I won’t skimp on you. But you know, even if we had money, we couldn’t eat whatever we wanted. So I’ll try my best to make it good for you.” After saying that, Wang Ying pushed the bowl to Zhao Haozheng and picked up her chopsticks to eat.
Zhao Haozheng didn't even know how he managed to eat that bowl of dumpling soup. He just felt incredibly sour inside.
"Wang Ying, when you go back to the capital tomorrow, bring Hongmei's car over, and also buy some more snacks and pastries."
"Well, I'll wait until the workshop starts production before going back. It won't make a difference if I go back in a couple of days."
Their lives were a bit tough, and Liu Jingze and the others were in similar circumstances.
However, none of these people complained. Liu Jingze submitted a report to Zhang Shouyi, requesting the establishment of an economic zone.
Now all their factories are located in roughly one area. This makes management easier. The steel mills are just a little further away.
This is what Hongmei wrote in her letter, fearing that the future pollution would be too great.
This time, he still didn't go himself, but sent his assistant instead, because he really didn't want to see Zhang Shouyi.
Zhang Shouyi read Liu Jingze's report, signed his name, and agreed. How could he disagree?
Liu Jingze wasn't entirely without merit. If he hadn't been lusting after his wife, he could have become one of my men.
Zhang Hongmei's life is so much better than theirs. At least she can eat whatever she wants.
She's settled into her junior year of college, which just means more hands-on work. She's decided it's best not to stand out too much; keeping a low profile is just as good as not being bad, and she doesn't want to cause any trouble when she gets back.
Another month has passed, and Wang Xinyi is now in the hospital. She does not agree to a cesarean section, so she has no choice but to stay in the hospital and wait to give birth.
The people in country Y returned ten days ago. In the end, Beth agreed to Wyatt's proposal and sent people back to keep a close eye on the situation there.
The service company over there has already received approval. Zhang Hongmei reluctantly released James; this all-around talent could only be used where he was needed more. This new person, a lady, was given to her by Carlos. After more than ten days of getting to know her, Zhang Hongmei was quite satisfied; perhaps she really could handle the job of her housekeeper.
Zhang Hongmei had been wondering why Zhao Haozheng hadn't asked her for money, and why Zhang Shouyi hadn't mentioned it either. She considered the domestic economic situation and the exchange rate; perhaps it really was enough.
That day, Zhang Hongmei had just finished school when she saw Huang Meihua's driver at the school gate.
"Young Miss, the old patriarch sent me to pick you up. There's something very important."
Zeng Zhongkang gave the bicycle to Cai Peilin, and the two got on the bike together.
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