They were planning to start building a factory, but Liu Peiyun asked a fortune teller to choose the best day to start construction, which was the twelfth day of the first lunar month, so everyone was forced to wait a few more days.
The shipyard has already started operations, but personnel from various departments have not yet arrived, so only a few workers are at work. Their minds have long been distracted and they are unable to get into normal working state.
The factory director was also an experienced person and did not force the issue. He let the first canteen open for lunch first and settled the colleagues who had returned to their posts early.
He instructed Liu Xinnian to check the staff in each department and arrange for at least one person to take shifts in each administrative department every day, and then went to the meeting.
Liu Xinnian took a scissors and carefully inspected every department of the factory.
"Brother-in-law!" a familiar voice called out.
Liu Xinnian paused, turned around and saw Guo Shijing coming out of the carport with a bicycle.
"Oh? It's Ajing. Are you starting work today?"
Guo Shijing is now a section-level cadre, and he has been assigned to the logistics department, which has the most money. Now he is full of joy, walks briskly, and his eyes are full of confidence and pride.
"I came yesterday! Anyway, I had nothing to do, so I came here to take a look. Our logistics department has to go to work early to ensure that all materials are sufficient, so that we can play a supporting role when we officially start work. I just told them that they have to cheer up and prepare well. Whatever is missing, we must make up for it in the next few days."
Liu Xinnian smiled slightly: "Very good."
Guo Shijing said enthusiastically: "Brother-in-law, I wanted to have a drink with you during the Chinese New Year, but I couldn't find you after running over twice. This time I finally caught you. Are you free now? Let's go to a restaurant!"
Liu Xinnian patted the cup on his hands and explained with a smile: "I still have work to do, so I can't leave. Now that we have started work, there will be plenty of opportunities to have dinner together in the future. During the New Year, I went to visit some old friends and old colleagues, and I was often not at home, so you couldn't find me. I can't drink well, and I'm afraid that drinking will delay my work, so I dare not drink now. Last time I got drunk, your father scolded me! I won't dare to do it again in the future!"
"Is this true?" Guo Shijing asked jokingly, "How could my dad be willing to scold you? The sun has risen from the west!"
Liu Xinnian chuckled: "Drinking can easily cause trouble, and I deserve to be scolded. Are you going back?"
"Um... nothing." Guo Shijing was a little embarrassed: "I left work early... I had something to do at home."
Liu Xinnian looked at his swollen eye bags and dark circles, and smiled, "Your sister-in-law is about to give birth, so you really need to go back more often to accompany her. It's okay, the factory hasn't officially started work yet, so just come over when you're free. If there's anything, I'll call you."
"Okay." Guo Shijing's eyes slightly avoided: "Brother-in-law, I'll be leaving first! See you tomorrow! I'll come to work early tomorrow morning!"
Liu Xinnian nodded slightly and reached out to grab the back seat of his car.
"Ah Jing, there is something I want to tell you."
Guo Shijing raised his eyebrows and grinned.
"Tell me, tell me! What's the matter?"
Liu Xinnian smiled: "We have known each other for more than 20 years. I remember when Lao Guo first took me to your house, you were still a naughty little boy."
"About the same." Guo Shijing looked up at the sky and muttered, "It must have been about twenty years. You were only about twelve or thirteen years old at that time. I don't have much information, but we have a photo of you at home. It's the black and white photo of you and my parents. You looked only thirteen or fourteen years old."
Liu Xinnian nodded and said with emotion: "So many years have passed in a flash - it's so fast! Ah Jing, I remember you always called me 'Brother Nian' back then, right?"
"Yes." Guo Shijing smiled and said, "At that time, I kept pestering you and asked you to take me to play with you!"
Liu Xinnian smiled and said, "Your cousin and I have been divorced for quite some time. I understand that you can't change your words for a while. But it's not appropriate to keep calling her that. I don't mind, but your cousin will have to find a new partner in the future, so you shouldn't keep calling her that."
Guo Shijing frowned slightly and forced a helpless smile.
"Brother Nian, I'm sorry... I'm used to calling you that, and I really can't change it. Look, I've been calling you that for so many years, it's become a habit. Actually, in my heart, you're still the brother-in-law who loved and cared for me back then, you haven't changed at all!"
Liu Xinnian chuckled, but there was no smile in his eyes.
"I know you're used to calling me that. You should try to change that in the future. Although I'm not your cousin-in-law anymore, we're still friends. We may work together in the factory for the rest of our lives. Even though you call me 'brother', I may still need you to take care of me and support me in the future."
"Haha!" Guo Shijing narrowed his eyes and smiled: "How is that possible! Brother Nian, you are much better than me! My mother told me to learn a lot from you. She also always said that you have always loved me, and it is worth it that my father loves and cares about you so much."
Liu Xinnian smiled: "It's just returning a favor, it's nothing. Ah Jing, remember, you have to call me 'brother' from now on."
"I remember, I remember!" Guo Shijing nodded again and again.
Liu Xinnian said softly, "Okay, I'll talk to you next time. Goodbye."
"Brother Nian, I'll go drink with you next time—or have a meal with you!"
"become!"
Liu Xinnian watched Guo Shijing ride away on his bicycle. The smile on his face slowly faded, and he hugged his son and continued to work.
Gu Qi only took a walk around the factory office and found it very quiet, so he turned around and planned to go home to continue drawing.
In the past few days, Xiao Huzi went to his grandparents' home in Huiqiao Village again. Xing'er went out early every morning and did not return home until dark. Except for the three meals, the three gardens were quiet.
Gu Yi and Zhao Xiaoxing were busy buying an old house nearby, and they went out early and came back late every day.
Forget it, I'll go back to work. I hope I can have more time to talk and chat with Xing'er tonight.
"Aqi!" Liu Xinnian shouted from the rear.
Gu Qi stopped, turned around and saw Liu Xinnian running towards him with a few bags, so he stopped too.
Liu Xinnian asked with a smile: "Are you here to work?"
"Just a look." Gu Qi replied: "I have to go back to work."
Liu Xinnian knew that he was busy every day, and smiled distressedly: "Thank you for your hard work! Apart from the guards at the gate of our factory, you are the only one who has to work during the New Year."
"Not bad." Gu Qi said, "Come for tea in the evening when you are free, but don't come at other times."
Liu Xinnian didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "I was just planning to go to your house to find you..."
"Tell me now." Gu Qi said calmly.
Liu Xinnian looked slightly embarrassed and took a step forward.
"Archie, I got her address...her brother copied it for me."
After saying that, he took out a small piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to Gu Qi.
Gu Qi opened it and glanced at it indifferently.
Liu Xinnian frowned and smiled bitterly: "It dazzled me. It was so crooked and looked like a ghost's handwriting. I really doubt whether he copied it wrong."
Gu Qi shook his head: "It should be correct. This is indeed a specific address and zip code."
Liu Xinnian's brows brightened instantly: "Then-then can I send a telegram? Can I? Now?"
"Sure." Gu Qi replied.
Liu Xinnian was so excited that he grabbed Gu Qi's arm.
"Let's go! You go with me right now!"
Gu Qi was a little helpless and said, "Okay."
"What's up?" Liu Xinnian couldn't help asking, "Are you busy? You work every day, so you can spare an hour or two, right?"
Gu Qi shook his head: "Work is a daily routine, it's nothing. It's just that Xing'er said this morning that she would be back early in the evening, so I planned to go back and wait for her."
Liu Xinnian rolled his eyes at him and said, "That's enough! I'm alone, how dare you step on my heart like this! Is it necessary to be so disgusted by sleeping together all day?!"
Gu Qi threw the note back to him and turned to walk home.
"Aqi!" Liu Xinnian compromised immediately, smiled bitterly and begged, "I was wrong, I was wrong! Help my brother this time, please! You and your sister-in-law are in love, and it's only natural. I was just too envious and jealous, and I accidentally let it slip. I won't dare to do it again next time. Let's go, help my brother!"
Gu Qi had no choice but to give up: "Go drive, you can go home earlier."
Liu Xinnian secretly rolled his eyes and nodded happily.
"Okay, okay, okay! The car is over there! Let's go quickly and come back quickly!"
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