Zhang Shunlin followed the coal truck into the city.
The coal mining operations in the mountains continue in an orderly manner.
Sheng Qian spends her days either running around in the coal mines in the mountains or working with Zhao Niangen on the latest mechanical improvements to make coal mining smoother.
When Sheng Ting came looking for her, Sheng Qian was down in the mine.
The workers on the platform would keep their distance from Sheng Ting whenever they saw her.
Sheng Qian followed them into the mine to better confirm the operations inside and to ensure safety.
Regarding the geology, Sun Daishan also had someone confirm it again.
So there's no problem.
The main problem now is the refinement of machinery.
Sheng Ting waited outside for more than two hours before Sheng Qian finally climbed out of the well.
Sheng Ting was stunned when she saw Sheng Qian covered in black.
Isn't Sheng Qian a coal mine owner? Why is she personally going down to work?
"Xiao Qian".
Sheng Ting called out uncertainly.
Sheng Qian was talking to the operator.
Hearing someone call her name, she turned around and saw Sheng Ting, which surprised her a bit.
He quickly gave a few words of instruction and then strode up to Sheng Ting.
"Sister Shengting, what brings you here?"
It's no wonder Sheng Qian overthinks things. It's because the Sheng family has done some biased things several times. So when she sees Sheng Ting, she wonders if Sheng Ping and the others have pushed Sheng Ting out.
After all, Sheng Qian had a fairly good impression of Sheng Ting, so the Sheng family seized on this and had Sheng Ting negotiate with her.
When Sheng Ting thought about her purpose for coming and saw Sheng Qian, her heart became uneasy.
"Xiaoqian...are you alright here?"
Hearing the lackluster opening remarks, Sheng Qian nodded: "It's alright."
"Doing this must be very hard work."
"It's quite tough."
"I never expected that after just a few months, you would become what people call a coal mine owner... Xiaoqian, you're really amazing."
Sheng Ting looked at Sheng Qian with eyes full of envy.
Thinking of herself, Sheng Ting felt even more ashamed as she stood in front of Sheng Qian.
Seeing that Sheng Ting hadn't explained her purpose after several sentences, Sheng Qian simply asked directly, "Sister Sheng Ting, is there something you need from me?"
Sheng Ting felt extremely embarrassed and nervous when she realized why she had come.
She got nervous and grabbed the hem of her dress, bowing her head and unable to speak for a long time.
Seeing Sheng Ting's reaction, Sheng Qian said, "Sister Sheng Ting, please just tell me what's wrong, and I will help if I can."
The implied meaning.
She wouldn't give Sheng Ting face if she couldn't help.
Upon hearing Sheng Qian's words, Sheng Ting relaxed and told Liang Qiushen about borrowing eggs from her.
Then he added, "Brother Liang asked me to come find you... to arrange two workstations for his family... Xiaoqian, I, I just came to ask, you don't need to be bothered by what I said."
Sheng Ting, fearing that Sheng Qian would be put in a difficult position, quickly explained that she really had only come to ask a question.
"Two workstations are possible."
"ah?"
Sheng Ting stared blankly at Sheng Qian.
“I’m always short-staffed here. If their family can handle the work, I can arrange two suitable workstations. However, I’ll be upfront about those who make unreasonable demands; we don’t welcome such self-important people here. If you are capable, I will naturally arrange a better workstation for you.”
Sheng Ting's face immediately lit up with a smile, "Thank you, Xiao Qian!"
"There are only two workstations. Even if they come on their own, I will make arrangements accordingly."
Sheng Ting smiled shyly, "I still want to thank you."
You know, even her father and second uncle were turned away when they came to beg Sheng Qian. Sheng Ting was really happy that Sheng Qian was willing to give her face!
"Sister Shengting, I remember you can sew clothes."
“I sew clothes at home every year, so I know how to do it a little,” Sheng Ting said. “Xiao Qian, is your clothing torn? I can sew it for you.”
“These aren’t my clothes,” Sheng Qian looked at Sheng Ting for a long time before trying to ask, “If there were a chance for Sister Sheng Ting to leave the village, would Sister Sheng Ting be willing?”
"Leaving the village?"
"Yes, it means leaving that home."
"Ah, this..."
Sheng Ting hesitated.
Sheng Qian knew what life was like for Sheng Ting in that family; whenever she was unhappy, she would take it out on her every day.
Sheng Qian also had a good impression of Sheng Ting, which is why she tentatively asked a question.
"Sister Shengting, what is the value of living in that family?"
Sheng Ting was stunned.
What is the value of being alive?
She never thought of it.
People like her are a dime a dozen in the village.
The most ordinary girls from the lower classes, when they reach marriageable age, just wait to get married.
What value could it possibly have?
"Sister Shengting, you must have sneaked out. I'll have someone take you back to the village by bicycle so your family won't find another opportunity to vent their anger on you." Sheng Qian said, heading to call for someone.
“Xiao Qian, no need…” Sheng Ting trembled at the thought of the whip. “I can walk back by myself.”
They sent him back, but he was beaten even more severely.
Seeing how scared she was, Sheng Qian stopped trying to be kind.
"Then be careful on your way back."
"I know."
Sheng Qian thought for a moment and then called her back: "Sister Sheng Ting, please wait a moment."
Sheng Qian walked towards the shed, and after a while she came out carrying a bag. Inside were some tin boxes of biscuits and other things, mixed with candy, that had been sent by Boss Sun's people.
"Give."
"What is this?"
"Take the cookies and candies from the city back with you. Remember, don't bring them home, keep them outside. Also, Sister Shengting, think carefully about what I said. If your family needs money for support, I can lend it to you. You can pay me back when you earn money. Come back when you've thought it through." Sheng Qian didn't say anything else, just giving Shengting a reassuring guarantee.
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