Although Zhu Yunxiu was a little confused about her granddaughter's arrangement, she still did as she said, because in her eyes, Xu Qinghe's words always had the power to convince people.
This task was easy and enjoyable for Zhu Yunxiu. After a while, the sweet potatoes were neatly placed in a ventilated place.
Xu Qinghe took a look and found that there were quite a few sprouted sweet potatoes. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart that this must be the result of his cousin's family's frugality.
She did not show any disgust, but carefully checked each sprouted sweet potato and divided them into two parts. One part was prepared to be planted in the newly turned soil in the backyard, looking forward to new life; the other part was cleverly made into a unique hydroponic device using clay pots and bamboo sticks, allowing the sweet potatoes to continue growing in the water, with the sprouted end facing upwards and the unsprouted part immersed in water. This creativity is both beautiful and practical, and the green leaves can become delicacies on the table in the future, which is really unique.
As the night deepened, Xu Qinghe simply combed her hair and prepared to rest, because there were still many things waiting for her to face tomorrow.
At the same time, on the other side of the city, Yuan Mei learned about Shao Shuangshuang's existence from Deputy Director Liu, and a dusty memory was quietly revealed...
Yuan Mei was not unfamiliar with the name Shao Shuangshuang. They had met a few years ago when she visited her cousin Xue Lin.
At that time, Yuan Mei was secretly in love with Yin Yunjie and frequently went to Xue Lin's place. Shao Shuangshuang's cousin happened to be very close to Yin Yunjie. After several accidental encounters, the two girls naturally became familiar with each other.
Yuan Mei has lived in a privileged environment since childhood, and has an imperceptible pride in her character. Shao Shuangshuang tries her best to please her. This deliberate approach makes Yuan Mei feel satisfied, and the two of them spend a period of intimate time together.
However, secrets between women are always difficult to hide for long. Soon after, Yuan Mei confessed her feelings for Yin Yunjie to Shao Shuangshuang.
Shao Shuangshuang responded with a sweet smile, praising them as a match made in heaven. Yuan Mei was immersed in her obsession with Yin Yunjie and did not notice the turmoil deep in Shao Shuangshuang's heart. She thought it was just a sincere blessing between friends, and even had a better impression of Shao Shuangshuang because of it.
It was not until later that Yuan Mei realized that Shao Shuangshuang also had feelings for Yin Yunjie, and was showing off her "special relationship" with Yin Yunjie everywhere. If Xu Qinghe had not appeared, perhaps Shao Shuangshuang would have stood next to Yin Yunjie.
This kind of betrayal from so-called friends is more heartbreaking than the harm from strangers.
"You mean, Shao Shuangshuang is working under you now?"
Yuan Mei narrowed her eyes slightly. Since she couldn't deal with Xu Qinghe directly for the time being, Shao Shuangshuang might be a breakthrough point.
Deputy Director Liu quickly agreed, trying to curry favor: "That's right, she got into our factory through her family connections, and she's usually quite arrogant."
"arrogant?"
Yuan Mei curled her lips into a sneer, recalling how humble Shao Shuangshuang was when she was her follower, which was completely different from the description she gave now.
"No matter how arrogant she is, can she compare to you, Deputy Director? Deputy Director Liu, if you're determined to advance further, you must take this matter seriously. As long as you satisfy me, your path to promotion will naturally be much smoother. Do you understand?"
There was an unquestionable threat in Yuan Mei's words, and Deputy Director Liu had been stuck in the position of deputy director for many years. He had tried to be promoted many times but failed, and had always been suppressed by Director Li. This had become a pain in his heart.
Yuan Mei's suggestion was like a ray of light, illuminating the hope in his heart. He quickly replied flatteringly: "Miss Wan, please rest assured, I will definitely take care of this matter!"
Yuan Mei nodded with satisfaction. Realizing that the other party couldn't see her, she responded over the phone and then issued a new order: "And that girl from the countryside, I want you to keep a close eye on her every move. No matter what she intends, she can't succeed!"
Deputy Director Liu was stunned when he heard this. There had indeed been rumors recently that there seemed to be some kind of cooperation between Xu Qinghe and Director Li, but he sent people to investigate but found nothing. It was obvious that Director Li was on guard against this.
There were already undercurrents between the two of them, and each was responsible for different projects. It was understandable that Director Li did not reveal the details to him. After all, he himself would not report every detail to Director Li.
But this time, Xu Qinghe was involved, which made him feel particularly difficult.
Yuan Mei asked him not only to keep a close eye on Xu Qinghe, but also to interfere. However, it seems that Xu Qinghe and Director Li have formed some kind of alliance, and it is conceivable how difficult it would be to destroy it.
Deputy Director Liu was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to respond to this almost impossible task.
"Why, you can't speak? Hello?"
On the other end of the phone, Yuan Mei's patience seemed to have run out, and there was a hint of impatience in her tone.
"Yes, yes. The signal was not very good just now. It's always like that in the mountains."
Deputy Director Liu quickly replied, a hint of apology in his voice, but then his tone was firm, and he promised solemnly: "Miss Wan, please rest assured that I will remember your instructions and handle it flawlessly."
He secretly calculated in his heart that although Yuan Mei was far away and seemed out of reach, this just gave him plenty of time.
After he has thoroughly understood the key movements of the two, he will quietly take action to disrupt their plans, leaving no trace and ensuring that he has made great contributions in front of Director Li.
After all, any opportunity that can hinder Director Li's progress is a stepping stone for him to a higher position.
For such a good thing, even if Yuan Mei did not specifically instruct him, he would take the initiative to pave the way for his career.
When Yuan Mei heard his promise, she felt relieved. What she was most worried about was that something would happen again with Xu Qinghe.
That girl from the countryside, Xu Qinghe, is definitely not an ordinary person. She is thoughtful and smart, which makes people have to be vigilant at all times.
After careful arrangements, Yuan Mei hung up the phone gently, with a new plan in mind.
She decided to study culinary arts because she heard that Yin Yunjie had a special preference for food.
If she could capture Yin Yunjie's taste buds with her superb cooking skills, the chances of the two of them getting along would naturally increase greatly. For her, this would undoubtedly be an excellent strategy to bring them closer.
At this time, Xu Qinghe was completely unaware of this. She was immersed in the peaceful rural life and had no idea that she had become an important chess piece in someone else's chess game.
As night fell, Xu Qinghe fell into a dreamless sleep.
The next morning, when she was washing up, she found that her grandmother Zhu Yunxiu had already gotten up. She not only reheated the food she had carefully prepared last night, but also carefully packed it, all so that she could embark on her journey immediately.
"Be careful on the road, don't push yourself too hard, and remember to tell me about the red flag when you come back tonight."
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