Ming Yunshu said gently, "Haibu, we're all so familiar with each other now, calling you by your full name is too formal. Is Hai your surname? If you don't mind, I'll call you Xiao Hai."
Flattered by Ming Yunshu's kind words, she replied, "Yes, Uncle."
Ming Yunshu softened even more: "Let me tell you, Fanfan hates oil stains on bowls the most. She's so delicate. She insists on rinsing the bowls three times, and the area around the pot has to be spotless before she's satisfied. She also likes to wait for us to finish cleaning the kitchen before she comes to check. This child is very particular in the kitchen."
Haibu said, "Uncle, could you tell me how Fanfan likes to be dressed? I'll do it."
Ming Yunshu hesitated for a moment: "Isn't this inappropriate? After all, you are a guest; just look is enough."
Haibu said, "I really enjoy doing this, Uncle, please teach me!"
Ming Yunshu was very pleased: "I knew you were a diligent child the first time I saw you today. Let me tell you, come on, put these bowls in the sink. Right, you don't usually clean up in the kitchen, do you? Come on, I'll teach you. Put them in gently..."
Under Ming Yunshu's guidance, Haibu washed the dishes, wiped the stove, fetched water, and mopped the floor. If they had the tools, they could have cleaned up all the black residue on the bottom of the pot. Ming Yunshu and the other two watched from the side.
When the kitchen was spotless, with not a speck of dust to be found and everything neatly arranged, the group came out. Ming Yunshu was still praising Haibu, who seemed a little shy. When he came out, the group of people outside marveled at his appearance.
"It's almost time," Ming Yunshu said. "Uncle Zhu, this time our Ministry of Foreign Affairs is going abroad with some bigwigs from research institutes to purchase production lines. Has Fanfan's application been approved? Is there anything I can do to help?"
Zhu Fanfan didn't understand: "What does buying the production line have to do with me, and what does it have to do with you?"
It's understandable that their troops would act as bodyguards when purchasing the production line, but what does that have to do with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs? They're not responsible for purchasing the production line.
Ming Yunshu explained, "This operation is a bit complicated. Can Team Leader Zhuge explain it?"
Zhuge Qianxing replied, "Xi Yan will lead a team on behalf of the Dragon Group, including Hai Bu."
Zhu Jiabao said, "The military will send 100 elite soldiers, including Fanfan."
Zhu Fanfan was surprised: "Why didn't you tell me?"
Zhu Jiabao snorted: "I'm afraid you'll get cocky. You've only been in the army for a few months and you're already involved in an overseas mission. People will think you got in through connections. This is a secret mission. I told you the day before you left that you won't hear any gossip."
Seeing her grandfather's seemingly well-intentioned expression, Zhu Fanfan gave a forced smile: "Thank you, Grandpa. According to regulations, unless something happens suddenly, you should be notified in advance. Just because you hold a high position and have power doesn't mean you can be so disrespectful."
Zhu Jiabao laughed: "So what if I don't respect you?"
Yan Xiaoxiao suddenly said, "We're out of salt at home, and the supply and marketing cooperative is closed so late. I'll take Ming Laosan with me to see if we have any left. Yunshu, wait for me to come back and we'll go together."
Ming Yunshu nodded: "Be careful. If you run into someone you don't like, you can say a few words if you want to, or just ignore them. You'll be back in a bit."
He is now the deputy director, a much higher position, and has some say in the department. He secured his position through his own abilities, so he has the right to look down on the other members of the Ming family.
Yan Xiaoxiao said, "I know what to do."
After saying that, she took Ming Laosan out. In recent years, Ming Yunshan's relationship with his mother has improved a lot. After all, he was the child she raised herself. His mother was also kind. Their relationship wasn't so strained anymore, but it could never be the same as it was at the beginning. Unfortunately, Yunshu was stubborn. Because his mother's attention was diverted by Ming Yunshan, he sulked and quarreled with his mother. He used to go to the Ming family, but now he doesn't even go there anymore.
Every family has its own problems, so she was the only one who could ease the tension between the mother and son.
After her grandfather finished speaking, Zhu Fanfan pouted and stubbornly tilted her head to the side. What else could she do? Her own grandfather was old and he couldn't possibly be angry to death.
Seeing this, Zhu Jiabao knew that his granddaughter was cursing him in her heart: "I'm still considering whether to let you go. Tell me the truth first, do you know a man named Yuxin?"
Zhu Fanfan: ...Does she know me or not?
The answer was clear from the granddaughter's expression: "This Yu Xin smuggled himself from Shanghai to L country. In just one year, he opened up the situation there and reached a peaceful coexistence agreement with the local mafia. It's unclear whether he's friend or foe. Now we're going there to buy a production line, and he's the go-between. But he specifically asked you to go, saying he only trusts you, and he even brought up Mo Wenqi's name."
So what's wrong with changing your name when you're out there? Now everything's all mixed up. Luckily, all the clues were destroyed. He even got a severe scolding from his old boss. Fortunately, no one can find out that Fanfan is Mo Wenqi now. Otherwise, they would either have to monitor her for the rest of their lives or leave for distant lands. She would definitely choose freedom.
Zhu Fanfan asked, "Is this production line very important?"
After saying that, he looked at Zhuge Qianxing, who hurriedly said, "We have another mission this time, which requires the highest level of martial arts. We may encounter superpowered experts from other countries."
Zhu Jiabao countered with, "What do you think about the car production line?"
If Fanfan does something that gets her targeted, it will cause a lot of trouble. She's the kind of person who could recruit all the beggars in the country with just a stick. He's really afraid she'll cause some earth-shattering incident.
Zhu Fanfan fell silent. She had always thought that the foreign economy was so developed, and that there was gold everywhere in this era. She figured it didn't matter who picked it up, so she sent people overseas to start businesses. Master Xin volunteered to go and test the waters first. She even used pills to turn him into a master. Now he was considered a semi-master, stronger than the average person, but much weaker than the inner disciples. He was enough to deal with some foreigners. She had heard that things were quite chaotic outside, and whoever had the strongest fist was king.
Zhu Fanfan sighed helplessly: "Comrade Zhu Jiabao, can you discuss things with me in the future? I have the right to know. You're still here, and I'm not going to stay away."
She understood her grandfather's concerns, and she swore she wasn't really that troublesome. She loved her country, and she just wanted to openly see the empire that Master Xin had built for her. When she went to Country L, she helped Master Xin open up the market, and she didn't know how far he had developed in the past year. If things went well, she would invest in China as an overseas Chinese; if not, she would think of other ways.
Ming Yunshu quickly interjected, "Uncle Zhu, you know Fanfan is capable and has his own opinions. How can you make such a decision on your own? And Fanfan, you too, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hasn't issued any notice yet, it's just a tentative plan. The military probably hasn't officially notified us either. Don't be anxious. We've all joined the military, we're adults now, don't be so impatient."
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