Yu Shanshan pushed open the door of her house dejectedly, carrying the bag of apples that had not been given away.
Xia Wanfen raised her head immediately after hearing the noise, her eyes fell on the intact net bag in Yu Shanshan's hand, and her brows immediately knitted together:
"You didn't even give away the apples? Fang Xiaojing didn't collect any? What does she mean? Does she think we have such little things?"
Yu Shanshan was already filled with anger and embarrassment, and when her mother asked her this, the anger immediately bubbled up.
She slammed the apple onto the table with a thud and said unhappily:
"Oh, why would I care about such a thing? How could I even consider such an 'old friend'?"
"You didn't see it? They sent a huge package from Suicheng, and the milk powder is imported! They're probably going to look down on these few shabby apples of ours because they think they're shabby!"
Xia Wanfen was stunned, obviously not expecting this result.
She looked at her daughter suspiciously: "A package from Suicheng? Imported milk powder? Isn't her Zhou Fang...unemployed?"
"Who knows! Maybe he's looking for something new to do!"
Yu Shanshan curled her lips, her tone full of sourness: "She's living a comfortable life now, and she doesn't need the concern of downtrodden people like us. If we try to get close to her, it will seem like we're trying to curry favor with her, but we're just trying to get in the way."
The more she thought about it, the angrier she became, especially when she thought about the scene when she ran into Lu Qingyang when she was leaving, she felt even more humiliated.
Xia Wanfen looked at her daughter's angry face and felt annoyed and unwilling.
She sighed heavily and pushed the sewing basket aside.
"Forget it, forget it. It's better to ask for help than to ask others. If Fang Xiaojing's path doesn't work, then we can only ask your uncle for help. He's a small cadre in the factory after all, and he knows a lot of people. Ask him to help keep an eye out for any suitable young talents."
She paused, looked at Yu Shanshan, and said with a warning tone:
"Shanshan, let me tell you something, this time it's your uncle who's asking for favors! He's introducing you to a potential partner, and the conditions may be... It may not be as good as you imagine, but it will definitely be a stable job with a proper job!"
When we meet, you are not allowed to be picky and fussy! Do you hear me? In our current situation, there is no room for fuss!"
Yu Shanshan was extremely reluctant, as her ideal partner was a young cadre with a bright future and an office job.
My uncle knew me in the factory, and at most he was a workshop manager or technician...the gap was too big!
But she knew better than anyone that reality was cruel. She had failed the college entrance exam, couldn't rely on Fang Xiaojing, and her family was in this situation... She bit her lip and let out an unwilling snort.
"I know. I don't."
Having said that, the sense of superiority deep in her eyes did not diminish at all.
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Fang Family Courtyard
Unlike the Yu family's gloomy mood, the Fang family's courtyard is still filled with joy.
Lu Qingyang was packing his simple luggage in the house.
"Are you really going? You just got back not long ago."
Ding Panyun came in with some delicious fruit, but he was a little worried. "Suicheng is so far away, it would be such a hassle to go back and forth."
Lu Qingyang zipped up his travel bag and turned around. "Mom, there's still a month before school starts. We have plenty of time. Back in Suicheng, the business has just started and things are so complicated. It's all up to Zhou Fang to handle it all. He's been helping us and hasn't been able to spend time with his sister-in-law. The kids miss him."
He walked to Shen Mo, gently squeezed his son's hand, and then looked at his wife tenderly:
"You'll go over there for a while, and have Zhou Fang come back quickly to visit his family and spend time with his wife and children. Once he's settled down at home, you can come back and prepare for school to start. The timing is perfect."
Shen Mo nodded: "Well, it should be. Zhou Fang has helped us so much, it's time for him to come back. Be careful on the road, and remember to write a letter home to report your safety when you arrive in Suicheng."
The little fish in her arms seemed to sense the separation, and stretched out his chubby little hands, babbling, trying to grab his father.
Lu Qingyang's heart softened. He took his daughter and kissed her tender little face: "Don't worry, I will be fine. You can take care of yourself, the child, and your parents at home."
Ding Panyun only expressed her reluctance to leave as a reminder: "Don't just be busy when you get there. Remember to eat on time! Do you have enough money? Mom will give you some more..."
"That's enough, Mom, don't worry."
He turned around and hugged Little Stone again.
Shitou knew that his father was about to leave, so he clenched his fists and frowned.
"Be good, little Shitou. Daddy will be back soon."
He picked up his not-too-heavy travel bag and said goodbye to his family.
As he walked out of the courtyard, he looked up at the moonlit sky over Beijing, which was deep blue and high.
Three days later, Lu Qingyang finally arrived in Guisui City and went straight to Feihong Textile Factory.
Pushing open the door of the factory director's office, Zhou Fang, who was buried in a pile of documents, suddenly raised his head and saw who was coming. He breathed a sigh of relief.
"Qingyang, you're finally back. I've felt so empty since you left. This whole mess can't be done without your backbone!"
Lu Qingyang put down his simple luggage, looked around the obviously messy office, smiled and shook his head:
"Don't flatter me. You look like you're running a great business! Are your orders up again? I just walked into the factory, and it seems like the workers are really motivated."
He pointed to several newly signed contracts on the table.
Zhou Fang waved his hands, but there was still a hint of pride between his brows:
"Well, they're all small orders, we're just following the routine. They can't compare to the big orders you negotiated before. But it's true that everyone knows our factory has a bright future, so they're all working hard. The new equipment has been debugged almost to completion, and production efficiency has increased significantly."
He poured Lu Qingyang a glass of water, and his tone became low.
"If... I'm thinking about home. Xiaojing lives alone with her child in the old house... As a father, the child is already a few months old and she hasn't even warmed up yet. Qingyang, is everything okay at home?"
Lu Qingyang took the cup and said seriously:
"My sister-in-law and the children are doing well, don't worry. We just found that new courtyard house. The location and layout are very good. Sister Xiaojing went to see it and liked it very much. But it's an old house, so it takes a lot of work to repair it. It needs to be done carefully. It will probably take some time before we can move in.
During this period, I will just ask them to live in your old house first, and ask your family to go over and help out and take care of them when they are free."
Zhou Fang showed a simple smile on his face. "Why should I feel wronged? As long as I have a place to live, it's good. Qingyang, this matter is really thanks to you. You have considered every aspect and arranged it properly. To be honest, when I first met you in the village, I felt that you were extraordinary. You have a quick mind and a good heart.
But I never thought you were so great! Jingcheng University! Department of Physics! This is a great honor for the family, and it will also be a great honor for us to be friends. "
Lu Qingyang scratched his head embarrassedly: "We brothers don't talk about this. You have contributed so much to the factory, you should go back and take a look."
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