Transmigration: Flirted with My Childhood Sweetheart
Chapter 595 - 594: Emotional Value

Chapter 595: Chapter 594: Emotional Value

Rong Zhiguo was truly unavailable.

He was now at a research institute assembled by national machinery factories, studying sausage stuffing machines, and it was a critical moment, so he really couldn’t leave.

However, he sent his eldest apprentice brother over, and Chang Jinzhong also brought along a young apprentice.

Three days later, Lin Nianhe picked up the eldest apprentice brother and... Chang Shihong?

Chang Shihong, with a carefree glance here and there, swaggered up to Lin Nianhe and said, "Kid, this place is really shabby."

Lin Nianhe understood Chang Shihong; she knew his words were not truly disparaging, he just had a quick tongue and didn’t know how to speak properly. She silently stepped back to avoid being accidentally hit by someone who might throw a brick at Chang Shihong.

Luckily, there weren’t many people around them, no one heard these words, averting a disaster.

The eldest apprentice brother nudged Chang Shihong and smilingly said to Lin Nianhe, "Little junior sister."

"Senior brother, Brother Chang," Lin Nianhe said, "thank you for your efforts, let’s go have something to eat first."

"Sure! I’m starving."

Chang Shihong was not shy, and followed them to the State-Owned Restaurant.

Lin Nianhe ordered chicken stew with mushrooms and braised pork, and also ordered three bottles of soda.

While waiting for the food, Lin Nianhe said, "Currently, the factory building is still under construction, the production line is temporarily placed in the commune warehouse. I thought the guesthouse conditions were not good, so I applied to the commune for two houses in the Textile Factory Family Courtyard for you to stay temporarily. You can either cook by yourselves or go to the cafeteria of the textile factory."

As she spoke, she took out two thick stacks of meal tickets for them: "These are cafeteria meal tickets."

Chang Shihong, holding the meal tickets, his eyes especially bright, asked, "Where is this Cooperative Society?"

"Right over there," Lin Nianhe turned and pointed out the window, continuing to explain, "Next to the Cooperative Society is the post office, the police station, and the clinic, all close by, not far."

Chang Shihong wanted to ask something else, but was interrupted by the eldest apprentice brother, "Junior sister, let me first have a look at the drawings you made."

"Okay."

Lin Nianhe took the technical drawings out from her shoulder bag and handed them to the eldest apprentice brother.

The eldest apprentice brother had also learned the craft for over a decade, if it hadn’t been for the halt in promoting ranks in recent years, he would at least be a sixth-grade fitter.

Except for his sharp tongue, Rong Zhiguo didn’t have any other faults, especially in teaching apprentices. He didn’t let his apprentices suffer the hardships he had endured, almost wishing he could open up their skulls and pour in all his skills directly.

The eldest apprentice brother looked at the drawings intently, it wasn’t until the food arrived that Lin Nianhe snatched the drawings away and he started to eat hastily, while still talking, "Later, take me to the warehouse, I need to compare and see what parts are needed, we’ll first produce them in the machinery factory, it can save a lot of time."

"Okay, there’s no rush, the construction of the factory will take quite a while," said Lin Nianhe, "Our Team Leader initially wanted to come to pick you up at the station, but just as they started on the construction site, there were too many things he couldn’t leave, he said he will come and invite you for dinner tonight."

"No need to be courteous," the earnest eldest apprentice brother smiled, "Focusing on production is more important."

Meanwhile, Chang Shihong, after eating the tender mushrooms and potatoes grown on the black soil, no longer complained about how shabby the place was, looking as if he wished he could stay here longer.

There’s nothing a meal of chicken stew with mushrooms can’t solve, if there is, then add a plate of braised pork.

After the meal, Lin Nianhe took the two to the Textile Factory Family Courtyard for settling in. The rooms were cleaned by Wang Hong and her team, neat and bright, not only were beddings and food prepared, but each person also received a basket of eggs. Factory Director Ji lent them two bicycles, making sure everything that could be done was done thoroughly.

The eldest apprentice brother and Chang Shihong repeatedly expressed their thanks, deeply moved.

They dropped off their luggage and insisted Lin Nianhe take them to see the production lines, not even stopping for a drink.

Lin Nianhe did not further insist, and took them to the commune’s warehouse.

Wong Xiao happened to be free at the moment. When he saw them arrive, he immediately came out to greet them, shaking hands and expressing thanks, leaving the already flabbergasted pair even more dumbfounded.

"Come on, come on, you two young comrades," Wong Xiao took them into the warehouse, pointed at the production line and said, "The masters from the match factory have assembled it, take a look, how should this be handled?"

While talking, Wong Xiao moved the electric fan closer like presenting a treasure and turned it on.

Lin Nianhe couldn’t help but laugh and said to Wong Xiao, "Uncle Wong, this won’t be resolved in a short while, you go ahead with your tasks, I’ll take care of them."

Wong Xiao rubbed his hands: "That’s alright, I don’t have much to do at the moment, I’ll watch with you."

"Suit yourself then."

Laughing, Lin Nianhe went over to Brother Chang’s side and quietly discussed the modifications with him.

In terms of mechanics, Lin Nianhe was completely textbook-oriented, with almost all his knowledge derived from the stiff words in books, while Brother Chang was experienced. Having followed the master in the workshop for over a decade, he might not be able to describe precisely but could identify problems at a glance.

Together, they complemented each other well.

Wong Xiao listened for a while on the side and only felt his head swell.

He looked at Chang Shihong, who was squatting on the side, eating sunflower seeds. After thinking it over, he felt this young fellow must be more capable, otherwise, why would he be just listening?

Probably waiting for them to encounter a problem before he would speak up, a big worker indeed.

Thinking so, Wong Xiao figured he needed to butter him up.

Seeing him eating seeds, he quietly went out and paid out of his own pocket to have a staff member buy some soda and snacks. He cheerfully brought them over, "Young comrade, I wasn’t sure what you liked to eat, just make do with these."

"Ah, thanks, Uncle," Chang Shihong immediately reached into his pocket to pay.

"No need, no need," Wong Xiao quickly stopped him, "You came all this way to help, I feel quite bad already, offering money now would be like not giving Uncle any face."

"Hehe, thanks, Uncle." Chang Shihong laughed and casually asked, "Uncle, I see many places here are under construction, planning to build high rises?"

"Ah, exactly, don’t laugh, we were poor before. Now, we’ve managed some money from the Spring Trade Fair and decided to speed up construction, build apartment buildings, so the villagers can have a better life sooner."

"Uncle, you’re really looking after the bigger picture," Chang Shihong gave Wong Xiao a thumbs up, "What are your plans on how to do it?"

"I’m thinking..."

The warehouse was divided into two by an invisible line; on one side, two people casually chatted while on the other, two were earnestly engaged in research.

When Li Dahe arrived, he saw Wong Xiao in the midst of a lively conversation with a young chap.

He was a bit stunned, but since there were outsiders present, he didn’t want to embarrass Wong Xiaokou too much and just walked to Lin Nianhe’s side and asked her, "Girl, what is Wong Xiaokou doing?"

"Uncle Wong, he’s just playing host to the guests," Lin Nianhe replied amidst her busyness.

Li Dahe smacked his lips, saw the honest-faced Brother Chang, and immediately stretched out his hand, "Hello, young comrade, I am the team leader of Ten Miles Team, Li Dahe."

"Hello, hello," Brother Chang smiled and shook his hand, "We are like family, my name is Li Mo."

Lin Nianhe stood up and introduced, "Uncle Team Leader, this is my senior apprentice brother, he’s been with my master for over a decade, next in line at the Beijing Machinery Factory."

"Amazing, amazing," Li Dahe praised continuously, then looked towards Chang Shihong who was immersed in chatting, "And that one is?"

"His name is Chang Shihong."

Li Dahe felt this young guy was a bit offbeat, and tentatively asked, "What part of the work is he responsible for?"

Lin Nianhe replied, "As of now, it seems he’s responsible for providing emotional value."