Spoiled By the Young Master After Reborn In the 80s
Chapter 648 - 646, New Factory Building

Chapter 648: 646, New Factory Building

The small boat moved slowly on the lake, drifting with the ripples.

Luo Shu and Lu Hanmo sat side by side at the bow, holding fishing rods, chatting sporadically. They didn’t care whether the fish would bite or not; they were just enjoying this tranquil and leisurely moment.

It wasn’t until the sun began to sink slowly in the sky that they held hands and walked towards the Guard District in the afterglow of the sunset.

Zhang Xiaoling and Yang Le were out for a walk and greeted Luo Shu and Lu Hanmo with a smile when they saw them returning.

"Luo Shu, Deputy Squadron Leader Lu!"

"Deputy Squadron Leader Lu! Sister-in-Law!"

"We just caught some fish, take a couple back with you," Luo Shu said, pointing to the fish basket in Lu Hanmo’s hands.

"Sure!" Zhang Xiaoling was not shy with Luo Shu and looked into the fish basket, "These fish are so big, one is enough for us." There were just two of them, and too many would be more than they could eat.

"Help yourselves," Lu Hanmo said, offering the fish basket to Yang Le.

"I won’t be polite then!" Yang Le reached into the basket and grabbed a crucian carp. The fish was very lively, and he almost didn’t catch it as it nearly slipped away.

"I got a call from Wang Jinhui today; the factory is built," Zhang Xiaoling said happily to Luo Shu. After receiving the call, she went to take a look. The new factory was big and bright, and she really liked it. She planned to hire a truck tomorrow to move things over from Guantong Lane and officially open the day after tomorrow.

"I’ll come over and have a look tomorrow. You two keep walking; we’re heading back," Luo Shu said, then walked home with Lu Hanmo.

After dividing the fish in the basket, she asked Lu Hanmo to deliver them to the families of Qi Hui and two others. Originally, she had also planned to give one to Qin Yue, but Qin Yue had already returned to Jinchen with Bai Moyao yesterday.

While Lu Hanmo was out delivering the fish, Luo Shu deftly finished processing the fish and started boiling it. Since becoming pregnant, it had been Hanmo cooking for her—she hadn’t cooked in a long time.

When Lu Hanmo returned home, he smelled the fragrance of cooking.

Entering the kitchen, he saw Luo Shu busily moving about and a faint smile appeared on his lips. He approached her with a bunch of leafy greens in his hands and put them by the sink, "Sister-in-Law Xu gave us some vegetables."

"Perfect, we can make an extra dish," Luo Shu said with a slight smile toward Lu Hanmo, serving up the dish from the pot for him.

Lu Hanmo washed his hands, took the dish, and brought it to the dining room.

Returning to the kitchen, he started washing the vegetables by the sink.

With Luo Shu and Lu Hanmo working together, the meal was quickly prepared, and they sat down at the dining table.

Lu Hanmo scooped a bowl of fish soup for Luo Shu and handed it to her before carefully picking a piece of fish. He meticulously removed the bones with chopsticks and placed it in Luo Shu’s bowl, "Eat more fish, it’s good for the baby."

Luo Shu also picked up a piece of fish and placed it into Lu Hanmo’s bowl, teasingly smiling, "You should eat more too; fish is really good for men, especially for the kidneys."

"You little rascal!" Lu Hanmo shook his head in a mix of helplessness and affection.

"If you’re well, I’m well." Thinking of that popular ad phrase from the future, Luo Shu couldn’t help but laugh.

Early one morning, Luo Shu and Zhang Xiaoling arrived at Caozhuang Village.

At the village square, countless villagers had gathered out of curiosity.

"This factory looks really nice; I heard they’re going to make cakes here."

"I wonder if they’re hiring; I’ve always dreamed of working in a factory for my whole life."

"Me too, but it’s not easy to get into a factory."

"Why don’t we ask the village chief, maybe we could get a spot or two."

"Aren’t those two girls in charge of the factory? Let’s ask them."

Someone noticed Luo Shu and Zhang Xiaoling and walked over to them, and the others crowded around as well.

"Leaders, are you hiring at your factory?"

"I’m hardworking and diligent, you won’t regret hiring me."

"I’m well-known in the village for being a good worker; please consider me," the villagers said eagerly, each face filled with hope. They’d been farming all their lives and truly hoped to change their situation, to have a respectable job just like city dwellers.

Zhang Xiaoling waved her hand to quiet everyone and then said, "Folks! We’re not hiring at the moment, but when the factory’s performance improves, we’ll consider hiring. We will post a notice at the gate of the factory when the time comes." After all this time, she had made significant progress in dealing with people.

"Leader! I’d like to register first so don’t forget to notify me when you start hiring; my name is Chen Damao."

"And me, my name is Cao Xingsheng."

"Leader! I want to sign up too..." the villagers clamored, fearing they’d miss out if they were too late.

"Don’t worry! When our factory starts hiring, we will definitely give priority to you all," Zhang Xiaoling smiled at the crowd. She believed that before long, her factory would go far and do well.

After a brief chat with the villagers, Zhang Xiaoling and Luo Shu headed into the newly constructed factory.

The first workshop they came to had been rebuilt from an old cattle shed, and although it maintained the original appearance of the cattle shed, it was no longer dilapidated. The walls were now painted white, giving it a clean and imposing look.

Stepping into the workshop, it was spacious and bright inside, with white walls and a cement floor that had been covered with a layer of blue paint. This not only made it more pleasant to look at but also helped to reduce dust.

They walked past the workshop to the area in the back, where the overgrown wasteland had already vanished.

Now, in front of Luo Shu and Zhang Xiaoling, stood three impressive large workshops. In the space between the workshops, a small pond had been dug, and it was stocked with koi which were happily frolicking in the water. Several rockeries were also placed lakeside, adding a touch of style to the factory.

"This is just wonderful!" Zhang Xiaoling beamed with joy. This would be her new battlefield, where she would drive the factory forward, ever onward toward greatness. She was confident that she could make it happen.