Rebirth in Famine: She Thrives by Lucky Space
Chapter 188 Promise

Chapter 188: 188 Promise

That girl dared to go out like that; she’s really foolish. Wei Kaiyun closed his eyes. What should I do?

Jiang Xinyu returned to the textile factory and was immediately called over by Qian Jun before entering the office.

"Director Wei just called. Jiang Xinyu, you should go work at the Management Bureau."

Jiang Xinyu gave a bitter smile, "Now it’s a ride-and-die situation. I can’t leave, and if I go, wouldn’t I be risking my life there?"

"Are you really sure about this decision?"

"Yes, I’ve decided."

"We’re preparing twenty thousand this time. If we can’t get it back, we might as well give up."

"Yes, the risk is too high. I’ll try my best, but if it truly doesn’t work out, then loss is inevitable.

Mr. Qian, do you think this is a case of ’the brave ones take the risk while the timid ones starve’?"

Both fell silent, and after sitting for a while, Jiang Xinyu returned to her office. She took out a book to continue reading, planning to visit the school sometime tomorrow since she would miss the midterm exams. She decided to speak with Principal Wang.

The phone on her desk rang, Jiang Xinyu just watched it ring and eventually answered it.

"Hello!"

"Xinyu, why did you make this decision?"

"Because now refusing won’t make a difference. Tao Juncheng told me he’s also taking a gamble. Shen Xueqi won’t agree."

"Honey, I can protect you."

"And at the cost of involving you?"

Both fell silent again. "Xinyu, it’s really dangerous over there."

"Not necessarily. If things don’t look good, I’ll give up. Nothing matters more than staying alive.

Okay, don’t worry. It might not even happen."

"I wanted to accompany you but was rejected from above."

"You don’t need to. I can manage. Alright, let it go. I’ve been trying to adjust my mindset these past few days."

"I’m heading out now, to come to you."

"Don’t do that. Wait for me to return. I’ll definitely make it back."

Jiang Xinyu put down the phone, feeling exhausted.

She made herself a cup of milk powder, sipping slowly, suddenly feeling less tense.

After finishing, she went to the workshop to find Wang Ailing. "Sis, why don’t you come to my house tomorrow? Let’s have a meal together. Also, She Xiaoyun’s boyfriend will join us tomorrow."

"Xinyu."

"It’s alright. I’ll cook and wait for you all at home tomorrow. Let’s have a good meal."

"Okay, we’ll come over tomorrow."

After work, she went straight home. Even though the temperature at night was below zero, she decided to take a bath to relieve fatigue.

Maybe because of the nerves, she kept having nightmares all night and felt tired in the morning.

Holding the quilt, she sat on the kang, chuckling to herself. What am I afraid of? If I didn’t start it myself, would this be the result? The seeds I sowed — no matter what flavor they bring — are mine to taste.

She got up and started tidying up at home. Guests were coming today, she’d prepare red braised pork, beef in sauce, sausages, vermicelli with sauerkraut, scrambled eggs, and sweet and sour shredded radish.

There weren’t many varieties, but the quantity increased. Everything was served in large bowls. She prepared a big bowl of rice, which seemed insufficient, so she steamed over ten additional steamed buns. By half-past ten in the morning, all the dishes were ready, and the rice was simmering in the pot.

She heard a knock on the door and wondered who it could be.

"Come in, Sister She, and this comrade."

"Xinyu, sorry to disturb you. Here’s some candy for you to keep on your car."

"Thanks, don’t be so polite."

Before Jiang Xinyu could close the door, Wang Ailing and the others arrived. However, this gentleman looked quite good; this sister really seems to have an appreciation for good looks.

Wang Ailing and She Xiaoyun greeted, "Xinyu, Sister She, this is my friend, Chen Guoliang.

This is my friend Jiang Xinyu, and this is She Xiaoyun."

Everyone nodded and smiled; she had a good impression of this gentleman.

"Ailing, Xinyu, this is my friend Wang Tongzhou." This gentleman was quite smooth, smiling as he greeted them.

"Alright, since we’re all acquainted now, let’s eat; I’ve been ready for a long time."

The two gentlemen sat at the dining table, shocked at the sight of the dishes; it was all meat!

Having money now doesn’t guarantee availability. Sometimes the supply and marketing cooperative wouldn’t sell meat even once a month.

Following that, a large bowl of red braised pork was served. Wow, a family of ten might not get this much meat in a year.

"Come on, let’s sit down and chat while we eat."

Initially, the two gentlemen were a bit reserved, "Take care of your friends; let’s make sure to finish all the dishes today."

"Don’t worry, the meat won’t be left." Wang Ailing smiled and said.

"Indeed, none will be left."

"Then eat plenty."

When the two finally let go, nothing really remained at the end.

After eating and tidying up the table, five people sat down to chat.

"Sister She, I’m afraid I won’t make it to your good day, very sorry."

"It’s all work, I understand. Just hope you come back safe."

"Certainly."

Next were some inconsequential words, but it was still enjoyable.

At one in the afternoon, the two pairs left together.

Home was left to herself again; she turned on the radio, listening to its babbling, felt that it wasn’t so quiet, and actually quite nice.

She muddled around at home until Monday when she went to work.

"Director Jiang, today we’re going to turn in donations."

"Secretary Song, how much is our factory’s donation?"

"Eleven thousand three hundred sixty-five."

"Quite a lot, averaging more than ten yuan per person. Mine hasn’t been donated."

"Director Jiang, Mr. Qian covered your donation. You don’t need to worry."

"How much was it?"

"Twenty."

"Alright, I understand. I’ll pay Mr. Qian back later."

Jiang Xinyu didn’t go to send off the money this time; as an office director, she really wasn’t qualified — her position probably should be in procurement.

Wu Hongyu came by, and Jiang Xinyu told him about some precautions.

"Thanks, Director Jiang; I’m heading off, I know what to prepare now."

After that, the security department came over to discuss the job arrangement issue.

Jiang Xinyu didn’t understand anything about these and simply listened awkwardly from aside without understanding.

During lunch, she ran into Kong Mengjie. They ate together.

"Xinyu, this time you can’t bring food to the village?"

Jiang Xinyu shook her head, "The previous two times were on behalf of our textile factory. This time the government is leading; I don’t have the guts for it. But all the grain brought back will go to the food depot, and our village can get some."

"I was thinking if possible, I would prepare to ask for more grain this time, since you haven’t been back for a while. Nowadays, eighty percent of the households in our village only eat one meal a day."

"Alas! It’s tough. But this time, I really can’t. I don’t have the ability; this time, Shen Xueqi is leading the team."

Upon hearing Shen Xueqi’s name, Kong Mengjie paused — he really was a great prospect and seemed to have feelings for her. But now it seemed hopeless.