Chapter 125: My Luoluo~~

Boss Gao is watching over the construction site, so there are no problems for the time being. The recruitment forms have already been distributed, and we will start collecting the forms tomorrow for the first round of screening. After that, we will issue a list of candidates for interviews, sign labor contracts, and conduct pre-job training for new employees, etc.

We had to recruit the right people before the completion of Lao Gao's project, so time was very tight.

The old coconut recycling and sugar factory have also been contacted, so everything can be in place on time before the factory goes into production.

The cost of burning coal or carbon to make coconut candy is not low. In order to reduce costs, Aunt Zhong suggested burning coconut shells. In fact, many families at the base would pick up coconut shells and burn them. The outermost layer of the shell will ignite quickly after being dried. After drinking the water inside the coconut, the remaining shell can be burned after it is dried.

The factory is large enough to be used as a large sunbathing area, and the children can work part-time to earn money for their studies by picking up coconut shells and bringing them over. They are happy to do so for a few cents or a dime.

Aunt Zhong is wise in life. Su Taotao had never thought of this. She bought some coal and charcoal as backup and stopped purchasing after coconut shells could be used as the main fuel.

This meeting would go on for more than an hour, with Xia Zhiqiu filling up several pages with dense writing and drinking mung bean soup during the break.

Su Taotao took out some seaweed to show them the functions of the oven.

"This is actually very simple. Just light a fire underneath and roast the seaweed inside. It will be crispier and more crunchy. Add a little salt and it will taste even better."

The seaweed on the island is very cheap, you can get a big bag for just a few cents. It can be eaten by both adults and children. It is good for the body and can supplement calcium.

Su Taotao grills a piece of seaweed on both sides. One side only needs a few seconds to become crispy. Then sprinkle a little salt on it and the original roasted seaweed is ready.

The seaweed at home is usually used to make egg soup. Su Taotao suddenly remembered today that it can be roasted and eaten. This is healthier than any snack and more suitable for children.

Chenchen usually loves to drink seaweed egg drop soup, and this roasted seaweed hits his taste buds straight away. The little guy took a bite and smiled and said, "Mom~~ This dish is so good~~"

Dongdong also nodded: "Aunt Su, the seaweed is delicious."

Su Taotao touched the two children's heads and said, "Auntie will bake more and let Dongdong take them home to eat later."

Dong Dong didn't know what politeness was yet, so he smiled and said, "Thank you... Aunt Su."

Su Taotao touched his head again: "You're welcome." Fortunately, the dust did not hit Dongdong's feet today, otherwise he would feel so guilty.

Xia Zhiqiu felt embarrassed: "Every time we eat the food you make, I feel really embarrassed."

Auntie Zhong also said: "This is my first time eating seaweed like this. I didn't expect that it would taste so good just by roasting it and adding a little salt. Xiao Su's cooking skills are amazing. We are so lucky."

Su Taotao teased, "Then I will have to squeeze all your labor from now on, otherwise it will be a big loss. Auntie Zhong will also bring some back for Mumu to try. I'm sure he will like it too."

Aunt Zhong waved her hand and said, "Stop talking. Since you came, he has become more and more disgusted with my cooking skills and keeps asking to be your nephew."

Su Taotao: "Sure, I don't mind having more nephews."

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After finishing this "afternoon tea" of mung bean soup and roasted seaweed, the sun was almost setting.

Su Taotao and Xia Zhiqiu were going to take Chenchen and Dongdong to the beach to pick up shells, but Aunt Zhong was afraid of the sun, so she said she didn't want to go and went straight home with some roasted seaweed.

Su Taotao was still pushing the cart. When she had picked up a lot of shells, she could put them directly on the cart and push it back. Chenchen did not get in the car. He and Dongdong held hands and walked towards the beach in the afterglow of the sunset.

Chenchen rarely comes out at this time of day. Today, the sunset glow in the sky is very beautiful. The red sun shines through the layers of fiery clouds and falls into the sea. Chenchen suddenly points at the sunset and says to Su Taotao: "Mom~~Big egg yolk~~So delicious~~"

Su Taotao smiled and nodded, saying, "It is very beautiful. Chenchen, look at it for a while and tell uncle later so he can draw it."

Suddenly a voice came from behind: "What do you want me to draw?"

Two little boys ran over chasing the sunset.

Chenchen pointed at the setting sun and shouted, "Little Shushu~~Painting the yolk~~"

Seeing that Chenchen was fine, Fu Yuanhang finally let go of the worry that had been hanging in the air for the entire afternoon. He trotted over and picked up Chenchen: "Okay, I'll draw you a big egg yolk when I get home tonight."

Mumu ran to hug Dongdong: "Ahang, let's have a competition. Each of us will hug one. Whoever reaches the beach first wins."

Fu Yuanhang glanced at him and shook his head: "No." What if Chen Chen falls?

Mumu said, "It's boring. Dongdong, we don't want to play with uncle. Let's go pick up all the conches on the beach first."

Dongdong shook his head and struggled to get down to the ground: "I have to pick it up with Chenchen..."

Mumu: “…” A world where he was the only one hurt was created.

There were still few people on the beach at dusk. Only the family members who had just arrived on the island were interested in the shells. The others were already used to it.

There were two young boys playing with two other children, so Su Taotao and Xia Zhiqiu were much more relaxed. They took off their shoes and stepped in the water where the sea sand met.

"This place is so beautiful." Xia Zhiqiu has lived in the north since he was a child, and this is the first time he has been so close to the sea.

"It's very beautiful." Su Taotao opened her arms, closed her eyes and took a deep breath, enjoying the gift from nature. This place is like a utopia, carrying her love and ideals. She loves this place very much and is willing to do her best to build it.

"I found it~~" Chenchen suddenly picked up a large conch, shone it in the sunset, put it to his ear and listened, and said excitedly, "It's my conch~~"

Su Taotao walked over, and the pink glow of the sunset reflected on the children's rosy smiling faces. Fu Yuanhang and the others also gathered around, holding the conch that Chen Chen had picked up, touching, looking at, and listening to it, and they were all happy for him.

Fu Yuanhang: "Yes, it's Chenchen's conch."

Chen Chen was very happy. Although he knew that it was a little different and every conch was different, he still liked this one very much.

Mumu took out another conch: "I also picked up a big one, I'll give this to Dongdong, so that you both will have conches in the future."

Su Taotao walked over and Chenchen excitedly handed the conch to her.

In fact, there are no two identical conchs in the world. This one is very similar to Chen Chen's original one. They are about the same size, and it's a little more beautiful than that one.

"It's very beautiful," Su Taotao returned the conch to him, "Mom will go back and weave a net for the conch. Next time Chenchen picks it up to listen to the sound of the waves, he can hang it around his neck first, and he won't fall again."

Su Taotao got the inspiration from an old lady who sold watermelons. The old lady made a net for the watermelons and let Su Taotao carry them around so that they were easy to hold and unlikely to fall.

She could also make a simple one and let the dust hang around her neck.