coobybook Chapter 69 The factory is waiting for you
Chapter 69 The factory is waiting for you
Zhao Yuan and the others followed Aunt Zhong to a house, where Zhao Yuan gave Zhou Jiefang some instructions.
"Mom, I'm planning to renovate the house. I'll go get some materials and put them at home later."
Now Aunt Zhong mistakes him for Fengzai, and Zhaoyuan doesn't correct him, letting Aunt Zhong call him whatever she wants. He also discusses the renovation with Aunt Zhong.
"Okay, let's get the renovations done. You go ahead and get busy. Your dad and I will stay home and keep an eye on things for you."
Aunt Zhong was very happy.
Zhao Yuan, Zhou Jiefang, and Zhao Jieyuan used to drive together to bring back all the necessary materials and pile them up in the yard. Now, Zhao Yuan has driven the tractor right to his doorstep.
Aunt Zhong was very happy to see Zhao Yuan driving the tractor.
"Fengzi, this is our family's tractor."
"Yes, this is our family's tractor."
Zhao Yuan responded happily to Aunt Zhong.
Aunt Zhong walked around the tractor, touching it here and there, looking very happy.
"Fung, are you eating at home?"
Aunt Zhong wanted Zhaoyuan and his family to stay for dinner.
"They have important business to attend to, so they won't be having dinner at home today."
Uncle Zhong rushed over and pulled Aunt Zhong along.
"Then I'll definitely come home for dinner next time."
Aunt Zhong said.
"Okay, I'll definitely come back for dinner next time."
Before leaving, Zhao Yuan told Aunt Zhong something, and then drove the tractor towards Zhaojia Village.
Aunt Zhong stood at the door of her house watching Zhao Yuan drive away in his tractor until he was out of sight, and then, with Uncle Zhong's help, she went back into the house.
The next day, after Zhaoyuan packed his things, Lin Fangfang took out 200 yuan from the lime jar and gave it to him.
"When you're out and about, bring extra cash with you."
"Ah."
Zhao Yuan took the money and put it in his underwear pocket. He then grabbed a military green satchel, called Zhao Yuan, and together they got on the tractor and drove to the county town.
Zhao Yuan drove the tractor directly to Uncle Zhong's house and stopped it there.
Upon hearing the sound of the tractor, Aunt Zhong quickly ran over and opened the door.
Aunt Zhong looked much more energetic and in better spirits today.
"Fung-jai, you're back."
"Yes, I'm back."
Zhou Jiefang jumped off the tractor carrying his belongings.
Zhao Yuan led Zhou Jiefang toward the room that had been arranged the day before.
As soon as Zhao Yuan and Zhou Jiefang entered the room, they were stunned by the scene before them. The room was tidy and orderly, and the bedding had already been made on the bed.
“Your aunt is very happy; she cleaned it up for you yesterday.”
Uncle Zhong pulled Zhao Yuan to the side of the kitchen.
“Zhaoyuan, I'm so sorry to have troubled you, but since seeing you yesterday, it has been the happiest day for her in years. After you left yesterday, she happily tidied up the room. It's been years since the house has been so lively. She also slept very soundly last night. I am truly grateful to you.”
As he spoke, Uncle Zhong's eyes reddened.
“Uncle Zhong, don’t be so polite. She recognizes me as Fengzai, so I will be Fengzai. From now on, you will follow us. My parents are gone, so I will treat you as my parents. They say that having an elder in the family is like having a treasure, and I am very happy.”
Zhao Yuan comforted Uncle Zhong.
"I'll let Aunt Zhong know that I'll be going to the provincial capital for about a week. If you need anything in the next few days, just ask Zhou Jiefang. I'll be having meals with you these next few days, so I'm sorry to trouble you both."
"Okay. Don't worry, Zhou Jiefang will eat with us. It's been a long time since anyone came to our house. We're happy to have him. It's not like we're causing any trouble."
Uncle Zhong said.
"Mom, I'm going to the provincial capital for a few days of meetings. Zhou Jiefang will be staying at our house for the next few days."
Zhao Yuan said goodbye to Aunt Zhong before he left.
"Okay, you can go on the business trip."
Aunt Zhong greeted Zhao Yuan happily, saw him off at the door, and watched him disappear from sight.
After leaving Uncle Zhong's house, Zhao Yuan went straight to the Xinhua Bookstore compound, where Director Ma Wenlong was already waiting for him.
"Brother Zhao, you're here. Let's go."
The two then got into a jeep and headed towards the provincial capital.
After nearly two hours of bumpy driving, the car finally arrived in the provincial capital and drove into the compound of the Xinhua Bookstore.
As soon as they got out of the car, they saw two middle-aged men get out of a car in the yard. One of them was Director Tu Chenglong. They walked towards Zhao Yuan and the others.
"Director Ma, you've arrived. This must be Comrade Zhaoyuan."
The taller, middle-aged man walked ahead and greeted Director Ma first.
"Yes, this is Comrade Zhaoyuan, and this is Director Qi Yong of the Provincial Chemical Plant."
Ma Wenlong explained.
"Hello, Director Qi."
Zhao Yuan greeted him.
"Hello, Director Tu."
Zhao Yuan saw Tu Chenglong and went forward to greet him.
"Zhaoyuan, you've arrived. Director Qi has been waiting for a while."
Tu Chenglong stepped forward and patted Zhao Yuan on the back.
"Comrade Zhaoyuan, the factory is waiting for you. Director Tu, Director Ma, we need to go to the factory first."
Factory Director Qi Yong couldn't wait to leave.
“Okay, Zhaoyuan, you go to the factory first. Look at how impatient Director Qi is. He has been waiting here for a long time. I told him to send someone to pick you up, but he still came to pick you up himself.”
Tu Chenglong said.
"Okay, I'll be going with Director Qi now."
Zhao Yuan said.
After saying goodbye to Director Tu Chenglong and Director Ma Wenlong, I got into Factory Director Qi's car.
The car headed towards the province's No. 1 chemical plant.
The car drove directly into the No. 1 chemical plant.
After getting off the car, Zhao Yuan followed Factory Director Qi Yong to the factory reception area next door to settle in. Then they went to an office on the second floor of the office building.
The office was already filled with people.
As soon as Zhao Yuan and Director Qi Yong entered, everyone's eyes turned to Zhao Yuan.
"So young."
A very faint sound came from the crowd, but Zhao Yuan could still hear it clearly.
"Zhaoyuan, sit here."
Qi Yong pointed to a seat next to him, indicating that Zhao Yuan should sit down.
As soon as Zhao Yuan sat down, someone came in and handed out a document entirely in English.
"Hello everyone, we're having a meeting today. The US experts who were originally scheduled to arrive the day after tomorrow will be here tomorrow, so time is very tight. Everyone, please take a quick look at the manual in your hands and translate it as soon as possible. The preliminary price we agreed on for this production line is 4 million US dollars. Please take a close look and see if there are any problems. Last time, the Binhai Chemical Plant imported a production line, and it stopped working as soon as the experts left, resulting in huge losses. Every time we ask the US experts to come and repair it, it costs 2 US dollars."
Factory Director Qi Yong said.
Zhao Yuan picked up the instruction manual and read it carefully. It was a clearly outdated production line, one that could be said to have been phased out by the United States.
However, Zhao Yuan still picked up his pen and began to write furiously, as translating the document was the key.
After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Zhao Yuan handed the translated materials to Factory Director Qi Yong.
The others are still translating.
"Director Qi, has the machine arrived yet?"
Zhao Yuan asked Factory Director Qi Yong in a low voice.
"Some of them have arrived and are in the warehouse, but they can't be opened now. They have to wait for their experts to arrive before they can be opened."
"That's what Director Qi said."