Factory Director Niu and Zhao Youcai exchanged a glance; neither of them had expected the other to arrive so quickly.
After all, judging from what Director Cao said before he left, it would be at least afternoon by now.
Zhao Youcai immediately stood up and hurriedly invited the two people in.
After all, the other party was already at the door, and it would seem presumptuous to sit inside and wait.
Zhao Youcai certainly didn't know the other person, but that didn't mean Factory Director Niu didn't. What surprised Factory Director Niu was the other person's identity.
"Old Qin, Old You, what brings you two here?"
Factory Director Niu suddenly slapped his forehead and introduced them to each other with a smile.
"This is Qin Peiyuan, the director of the enamelware factory, and this is You Jing'an, the director of the cardboard box factory."
Factory Director Niu patted Zhao Youcai on the shoulder again, looking very familiar with him, his mouth practically stretched to the sky in a grin.
"This is Zhao Youcai, the factory director who has recently become famous. In addition to being the director of a breeding farm, he is also the director of an instant noodle factory that was specially approved by the military region and the province."
The two people who came were both very good-tempered and easy to get along with; they weren't petty, jealous, or always trying to cause trouble.
They genuinely admired Zhao Youcai, and did not ridicule or look down on him because he was a peasant from the countryside. On the contrary, they thought he was even more impressive.
"I've long admired your name; it's great to finally see you in person."
Fortunately, the enamel factory director was quick-witted and changed his tune before he could blurt out that he had finally seen a living person.
Otherwise, if he had said that, he would definitely have gotten a beating.
The factory manager of the cardboard box factory, Mr. You, was in stark contrast to him; one was outgoing and cheerful, while the other was introverted and shy.
Factory Director You smiled and nodded to Zhao Youcai, then got straight to the point.
First, he took the documents out of his briefcase, then poked Director Qin's shoulder with his finger, signaling him to take his things out as well.
Factory Director Qin quickly responded with an "eh," and took out promotional materials from his briefcase.
"Where are Lao Ma and Lao Qi?"
He hadn't forgotten the other two people in his group.
"Old Ma has something urgent to take care of back home, and he should be back by now. Did you two already divide up the tasks on the way here?"
Looking at the important documents that Factory Director You took out of his briefcase, it was clear that Factory Director Qin's briefcase contained things that he wouldn't care if they were lost at any time.
"There's nothing we can do, he's very meticulous. We absolutely can't let the same embarrassing situation that we made at the Thousand Harvest Festival happen again this time."
Although Zhao Youcai didn't know what had happened at the last Thousand Ears Festival, he could get a general idea from what the other party said.
It's simply that Director Qin lost an important document, which is causing a lot of trouble.
He just didn't expect that Director You, who seemed introverted, would say such hurtful things.
"Are you making a joke? You almost ruined all the hard work we've put in for half a month."
Factory Director Niu also remembered that incident from a few years ago and couldn't help but press his temples.
“These things are important documents for us to verify our identity. You’re really something that your youngest son can take them and use them as toilet paper.”
Zhao Youcai hadn't expected things to take this turn, and he wanted to laugh but didn't dare.
What if the two people opposite me don't know me well and they have a bad impression of me because of it?
"Jianhua, go and prepare some tea and snacks and bring them in."
Zhao Jianhua immediately agreed and went to do it, and the two people opposite him didn't take this little episode to heart.
After all, they had come to Zhao Youcai's territory, and the other party was the manager of the breeding farm and the host.
It's perfectly normal to offer some food and drinks to guests who have come from afar; they would do the same if they were in their shoes.
When Zhao Jianhua brought out the food, the two of them were both taken aback.
"You actually have qingtuan (green glutinous rice dumplings) here!"
The introverted factory director's eyes lit up instantly, and his gaze towards Zhao Youcai was filled with shock and joy.
"Ah... is there something wrong with this qingtuan?"
Factory Director You didn't stand on ceremony, picking one up and stuffing it into his mouth. After taking a bite, his eyes narrowed instantly, and he couldn't suppress the smile on his lips.
"Judging from this, your qingtuan must be very authentic. Don't worry, Director Zhao, he was just transferred here for work, his hometown isn't around here."
Zhao Youcai understood, but what shocked him was the change in Factory Director You.
"Do you still have any of these qingtuan? Can I buy some from you? Not too many, just a hundred jin will do!"
Zhao Youcai: ...I've seen people who drink too much, but who's ever seen someone who's a member of the Communist Youth League?!
"Brother, it's not that I don't want my kids to cook for you, it's just that you can't finish a hundred pounds and it'll go bad."
Factory Director You waved his hand, completely losing the introverted and shy demeanor he had just displayed.
At that moment, he sat down on the sofa with an air of nonchalance, exuding the aura of "I am a social tyrant".
"Don't worry, there are many people in our family. It's good if each person can eat three or four. It's only a hundred pounds, we can finish it in one meal."
Zhao Youcai was shocked once again.
I really can't figure out how many people came to their house that they could eat 100 jin of qingtuan in one meal.
He felt that his family already had enough members, but even a family that could eat so much couldn't possibly finish 100 jin (50 kg) in one meal!
Factory Director Qin once again acted as a spokesperson, explaining the situation of Factory Director You's family to Zhao Youcai.
"Old Yu's father is an engineer who is in charge of several major projects here. However, they are currently under wraps, but they will be made public in a while once the results are released."
"The family members that Lao You mentioned were all his father's colleagues who worked on the project together. They came from all over the country, and they would share any good food they found with each other."
Zhao Youcai understood and quickly smiled as he glanced at his third son.
“Jianhua, go back to the village and ask your wife and sisters-in-law to make another 200 jin of qingtuan and send them over.”
Factory Director You quickly waved his hand, but Zhao Youcai stopped him with a smile.
"If I hadn't known about this, I wouldn't have bothered. But now that I know those people are good comrades who are striving for a better future for the country, how could we let them eat so little?"
Factory Director You still refused, saying, "No, I didn't bring that much money with me when I went out. It wouldn't look good to write an IOU."
Zhao Youcai waved his hand again with a smile, "Just pay for the materials, I won't make a profit on these two hundred catties."
The people Zhao Youcai admired most in his life were the older generation who fought for the country, giving their all, even their lives.
Zhao Youcai admitted that he lacked the ability and mindset, but that did not diminish his admiration for those people.
Now that he can do something within his power for those people, Zhao Youcai feels that this is what he should do to thrive in the peaceful environment of the future.
Factory Director Niu also chimed in with his advice:
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