Reborn as a Superpower Girl in the 80s
Chapter 335: The More You Try to Hide, the More You Reveal

Chapter 335: Chapter 335: The More You Try to Hide, the More You Reveal

Jiang Dongli cleared his throat and said, "Luo Qiao, you heard what the doctor said just now. Thank you for today. If there’s ever anything that you need from the Jiang Family, just let us know."

Before Luo Qiao could reply with polite words, he turned to his wife, Qu Meimei, and said, "Meizi, go get the money."

They did indeed have that much money at home, prepared for buying ginseng. Qu Meimei quickly brought the money over.

Luo Qiao said, "Uncle, please hear me out. I gave away the spot you offered me. When I took it from you, I was too young and ignorant to realize how valuable that thing was.

I had intended to use it to repay a favor, but later I was told that an official work spot in the factory was worth five hundred yuan. Only then did I realize how valuable that approval slip actually was, and I was worried about how to repay your kindness."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Dongli hurriedly interjected, "Luo Qiao, let’s keep things separate. That approval slip might indeed be valuable and useful in the hands of someone who needs it.

But an approval slip is different from an official work spot. The slip can only be used by a temporary worker, essentially not as an official work spot, but as a way to transition from temporary to permanent employment.

I gave you that slip because it was a waste in my hands, so we really can’t settle it this way."

After a lot of back and forth, Jiang Dongli could not find a solution with Luo Qiao. Eventually, the approval slip was valued at three hundred yuan, which made everyone happy. Luo Qiao didn’t have to feel indebted and even earned two thousand two hundred yuan, while the Jiang Family was pleased to have acquired the ginseng.

When Luo Qiao left the Jiang Family’s place, she saw Lu Yichen waiting in the distance. She waved to the Jiang family members and quickly walked toward Lu Yichen, "How long have you waited? You’re covered in snow. Wasn’t there an umbrella behind the door? Why didn’t you use it?"

Lu Yichen looked up at the sky, "When I came out earlier, it wasn’t snowing this hard. I didn’t expect it to start coming down heavily so soon after I arrived."

Back at home, Luo Qiao said if they weren’t in a rush to leave, they should fry the tofu as she might not have enough time to do it all tomorrow.

Lu Yichen nodded, "Just tell me what to do?"

Stone was peeling onions, Luo Qiao took out a small piece of leftover meat for Lu Yichen to chop into filling, while she herself washed carrots, then handed them to Lu Yichen to mince.

Next, she found a large bowl to prepare the dough, planning to steam buns, flower cakes, etc., the next day. After she was done preparing, Lu Yichen had finished chopping the meat, carrots, and onions.

Luo Qiao washed her hands, crumbled the tofu, added the chopped carrots, meat, and onions, and, following a habit from a future time, cracked two eggs into the mix. She added the seasoning and handed it to Lu Yichen to stir.

She quickly cut the rest of the tofu into large chunks to soak in saltwater, then drained them before adding oil to the pan. Lu Yichen helped by tending the fire, while Stone finished his part and brought over a stool to do his homework.

After a busy evening, they made two pots of tofu puffs and a large pot of tofu meatballs. Stone said, "These tofu meatballs are really tasty."

Luo Qiao replied with a smile, "Take all this to your place in a while; it’s for your New Year’s provisions. Tomorrow I’ll fry some meatballs and vegetarian balls, and I’ll make some small twisted doughnuts for you to snack on."

After they left, it was already late. Luo Qiao was genuinely tired from the day’s work, so she took a bath in her space to get rid of the greasy smell.

Unbeknownst to her, the smell of her cooking had made the neighbors salivate, keeping them awake late into the night.

The next day, she got up early. The dough she had prepared was now ready. Luo Qiao began by steaming buns, sugar-filled buns, flower rolls, and flower cakes, making quite a few of each. By the time Lu Yichen arrived, half of the dough had already been steamed.

After breakfast, Lu Yichen said, "Tell me what else needs to be done. I’ll help."

Luo Qiao looked at him, "Aren’t you working today?"

Lu Yichen made a soft ’hmm’ sound, and behind him, Stone shouted, "Brother took the day off, he said he’s staying home today to help sister with work."

Lu Yichen gave Stone a look, "You talk too much."

Then, trying to seem nonchalant, he said to Luo Qiao, "I’m working on New Year’s Day, this is my shift swap in advance."