Rebirth in Famine: She Thrives by Lucky Space
Chapter 104 Pick up a bargain

Chapter 104: 104 Pick up a bargain

Now Jiang Xinyu had no worries. She cheerfully followed behind Hou Wenquan.

"Secretary Hou, does our ceramic factory have fish platters?"

"We do."

"Do we have teapots and teacups? I’ve been using bowls to drink water."

"We do, Secretary Jiang, are you lacking everything?"

"Yeah, I’m missing everything. Luckily, I know Secretary Hou, otherwise I’d spend a lot of money."

"Haha, feel free to choose. The items stocked this morning haven’t been picked through yet."

Jiang Xinyu wasn’t afraid of the midday sun and set aside what she chose.

She knew not to overdo it, so she picked eight bowls, eight flat plates, eight soup dishes, four fish platters, eight teacups, one teapot. Finally, Hou Wenquan brought over two soup pots with lids.

"Secretary Jiang, over there are large sea bowls, take a few."

"Secretary Hou, wouldn’t that be too embarrassing?"

"Don’t worry, otherwise the workers would take them home. Every family has plenty, go ahead and take. If the basket can’t fit them, I’ll find you another."

"Alright, that’s enough. Secretary Hou, thank you." One shouldn’t be too greedy, or there won’t be a next time.

She Xiaoyun’s picks were similar to Jiang Xinyu’s. With Hou Wenquan’s help, they secured the basket and rode their bicycles home.

Jiang Xinyu checked the time, which was enough, and rode directly home. The construction worker helped unload, and she hurriedly went to report.

After busying around for half a day, she didn’t feel hungry. Once at the office, she filled water for washing up.

With five minutes left before work, she poured herself a cup of hot water and secretly added sugar.

As soon as the work bell stopped, the phone rang. The union asked if Jiang Xinyu wanted to go to the workshop to collect opinions in the afternoon.

Jiang Xinyu declined, she didn’t want to do such face-showing work. She stayed in the office, unsure if Qian Jun needed her.

She summarized the statements sent from the finance department. Since Qian Jun became deputy director, Wei Kaiyun really let go and handed all administrative matters to him, only checking the accounts.

"Secretary Jiang, you understand accounts?"

"Mr. Qian, I studied for a few days in the province, wouldn’t dare say I understand, just copying."

"Not bad, looks clear and precise."

"Mr. Qian, anything you need?"

"After work tonight, come have dinner with me."

"Mr. Qian, it’s not convenient, I’m a girl, it’s not appropriate to attend such private dinners."

"It’s fine. It’s just a gathering of a few directors from our county’s factories, and their secretaries will be there."

"Oh! In that case, okay." She hadn’t heard She Xiaoyun mention it.

In the afternoon, she summarized two months of accounts, feeling the accounts for this thousand-person textile factory were quite extensive.

She wondered where Wei Kaiyun was now; he should be out of the city?

After work, she saw Qian Jun coming over, "Let’s go, we’ll cycle there. Your bicycle ticket was given by Director Wei, right? I have a watch ticket if you want it, I already have a watch and don’t need to buy another."

"Mr. Qian, I have a watch too, no need to buy another."

Jiang Xinyu cycled behind Qian Jun. "Mr. Qian, where are we going?"

"A farmhouse on the outskirts of the city. We’ve always gathered there; you haven’t been, right?"

"No, I’ve never heard of it."

"Xinyu, Xinyu!"

Jiang Xinyu turned her head to see She Xiaoyun pedaling furiously on her bike.

"Sister She, I was wondering if you’d come?"

"Of course, silly, I had to come. Let me tell you, coming here to eat means the directors brought us to enjoy some treats."

"So, there’s good food?"

"Yeah, there’s definitely nice stuff. I heard from our supervisor that all the factory directors are here today, probably discussing something.

But we just need to eat and drink."

"That’s great. Sister She, how old are you?"

"Twenty-two. Still an old maid, no one wants me."

"Twenty-two and old? That’s terrifying!"

"Stop talking about me. How about we go out this Saturday?"

"I’m going home. My yard is quite big, and I’m thinking of planting some grains or vegetables for convenience later."

"That’s great; our family has lived here for generations with no land to farm."

Chatting away, the two cycling ahead were baffled by how girls could have endless things to say together.

They arrived late, and several families were already there. Jiang Xinyu saw Lv Beiguang, noting her sister’s straightforward rush towards him.

Lv Beiguang was indeed handsome, with an ascetic, melancholic senior cadre aura. His features combined into a particularly pleasing look. Standing 1.8 meters, he was a prime example of a top-quality man.

This sister was definitely a look-connoisseur, eagerly approaching him, yet being ignored, truly admiring her courage.

The last arrivals were two from the steel factory, the farthest direction from here.

Everyone entered the room, the dinner table was made of joined desks, but it was clean.

The directors sat down, while secretaries sat aside, ensuring they didn’t disturb the leaders’ discussions.

"I brought wine today; let me clarify that it’s not government property, but homemade at my place. Today, I’m letting you taste it."

The dishes came quickly, with several wild plant dishes, cold mixed, sauce mixed, fried peanuts, stir-fried soybeans, egg pancake with garlic shoots, cold noodles, and a five or six-pound carp, served in a large basin.

"Xinyu, there’s fish too, fantastic," She Xiaoyun whispered to Jiang Xinyu.

Then another large basin was brought, containing braised meat, but Jiang Xinyu didn’t know what kind, though the aroma was enticing.

The leaders began exchanging toasts, and Jiang Xinyu watched Qian Jun drink decisively. A real heavyweight.

As secretaries, they needed good judgment; as the leaders drank, they only ate a bit, ensuring when the leaders finished, there was still food for them to enjoy with drinks.

"Secretary Jiang, after you left, I found another set of teacups for you in my car. I’ll give them to you when we return."

"Thank you very much, Secretary Hou."

"No need to be polite. By the way, next month, we’ll start producing busts of great leaders."

"Secretary Hou, I’m reserving. Whatever sizes you make, I want each." Jiang Xinyu was excited; she’d seen busts of great leaders and knew they were quality items.

"I’m reserving too," She Xiaoyun quickly added.

The other men didn’t react.

"Alright, I’ll set them aside for you two. I’ll notify you when they’re ready."

Hao Shichao took out several bead bracelets from his bag, "These were made privately by workers, I got a few strands, take any you like."

"Secretary Hao, what wood is this?"

"It’s aged pearwood, a century old, with the leftover bits made into these, a real treasure."