Chapter 342 Chen Aiguo Arrives in Beijing
Chapter 342 Chen Aiguo Arrives in Beijing
"Comrade Guo Junshan's grandfather." Wei Gaoyun pulled out a bag of animal-shaped steamed buns and continued, "I called him Grandpa. When I was a kid, I often went to him to get free food and drinks."
He reached out and grabbed Ma Lanzhi's bowl. Under Ma Lanzhi's surprised gaze, Wei Gaoyun found a pair of chopsticks and started eating.
Liu Zhongyu hurriedly lowered her head, chuckling silently. She had heard with her own ears that Wei Gaoyun had asked Shu Ning to mediate between them. Ma Lanzhi didn't understand, so how could she not understand?
"Hurry up and try it. Today we're having a family food trial, and Grandpa cooked it himself." Wei Gaoyun picked up the noodles and swallowed them whole. "This is the zhajiang sauce my brother made."
Ma Lanzhi was stunned for a moment, not understanding why Wei Gaoyun was grabbing the noodles. Did he like eating noodles with soybean paste?
Putting her thoughts away, Ma Lanzhi picked up the steamed bun, turned her head and asked, "Boss Wei, is Sister Junyue going to marry your eldest brother?"
Wei Gaoyun nodded and replied with a smile: "Well, Lanzhi, you should eat it with beef, that's more delicious!"
Wei Gaoyun put down his bowl and chopsticks, lowered his eyes to watch Ma Lanzhi eat, and said in a deep voice: "Lanzhi, don't call me Boss Wei. We are about the same age. Just call me Gaoyun."
After the words fell, he winked at Wang Na and deliberately asked, "Is it Wang Na?"
Wang Na nodded hurriedly with a teasing look on her face. "Yes, just call me Gao Yun. We've dealt with each other so many times, calling him Boss Wei is too unfamiliar."
"Lanzhi, Wang Na, I called the woolen yarn factory yesterday. They'll come again before the New Year. Uncle Ma said you two can take the factory bus home."
"My dad said that?" Ma Lanzhi raised her eyes and asked, "Did he say when the factory car would arrive?"
"We'll leave the factory on the 27th of the twelfth lunar month and return from Beijing. We'll probably be back on the night of the 28th." Wei Gaoyun replied, "I've prepared a gift for Uncle Ma. Take it on your way back."
"We can't accept your stuff." Ma Lanzhi refused. "If it weren't for your help, the factory wouldn't have sold out that unsold batch of wool so quickly."
"Uncle Ma and I get along well. Don't meddle in our affairs. Just take the things back. Otherwise, I won't accept the yarn next year."
"No!" Ma Lanzhi smiled and replied, "If you don't buy wool, how will the factory generate income? My father wants to be the director! He can't do that without a big customer like you."
"Since you said that, I will definitely place more orders next year." Wei Gaoyun said in a clear voice with affection in his eyes, "Expand the sales channels and let Uncle Ma become Director Ma."
"Hahaha..." Ma Lanzhi laughed heartily and praised, "No wonder my dad always praises you, Gao Yun. Your mouth is just as good as Shuning's."
"You're so capable, why don't you hire a tailor for us?" Wang Na pointed at the sewing machine and said, "Lanzhi and I can only come here during holidays.
The shop should be well staffed, so it is best to hire a cheerful tailor who can both look after the shop and do the work."
Wei Gaoyun scratched his head and said awkwardly, "I'll ask someone. I need to find someone who knows me well. If his character is not good, we can't hire him."
Liu Zhongyu put away his bowl and chopsticks and put them back in the pot. He replaced them with a piece of honeycomb coal. Wang Na and Ma Lanzhi also put down their chopsticks.
"You guys take a rest, I'll clean the table." Housework is not difficult for Liu Zhongyu, she is used to it.
Wei Gaoyun looked down at his watch and suggested, "Let's have dinner together tonight! Grandpa Chen will arrive in Beijing tonight and pick them up. I'll make arrangements..."
"Not today." Ma Lanzhi pointed to the bundle in the corner and said, "There are still many clothes that have not been finished. Nana is going out tonight. If I leave later, it will delay them from getting the clothes."
Wei Gaoyun looked up and exclaimed, "Business is good! It's only been open for two or three days, and so many people are coming here to make clothes?"
"Comrade Jiang Heping and his family of four all need new clothes." Ma Lanzhi sat down at the sewing machine and explained, "Comrade Meng Zhujun brought a group of friends over, and they ordered five or six tweed dresses."
"Has she turned over a new leaf?" Wei Gaoyun frowned. "Is she trying to trick us?"
Ma Lanzhi didn't know about the entanglement between Meng Zhujun and Chen Shuning, but Wei Gaoyun was well aware of it. Was she so kind as to come over and offer them business? Chen Shuning owned 30% of the tailor shop.
"Uh..." Ma Lanzhi was speechless for a moment, and looked up at Liu Zhongyu with expectation in her eyes.
"We're roommates." Liu Zhongyu explained, "Zhu Jun has changed a lot. She's trustworthy. They brought the fabrics for these clothes, and Wang Na measured their sizes."
"We only make the clothes, and they pay for the labor." Wang Na nodded and replied, "Although tweed fabric is difficult to make, we are confident."
"Maybe I'm overthinking it." Wei Gaoyun said with a simple smile, "Meng Zhujun and I haven't seen each other for so long that I don't know how she's changed. Making clothes for her is easy; with Grandpa Meng keeping her in check, she can't make any waves. But I can't accept the Song poetry business no matter what."
Ma Lanzhi frowned and asked, "Who is Song Ci?"
"Didn't my sister-in-law tell you?" This time it was Wei Gaoyun's turn to be surprised. He sucked his teeth and murmured, "My sister-in-law is very tight-lipped! I have something else to do, so I'll leave first..."
Wei Gaoyun fled in panic, fearing that Ma Lanzhi would question him.
Ma Lanzhi and Wang Na both looked at Liu Zhongyu. She and Shu Ning were roommates, so she should know the inside story, right?
Liu Zhongyu looked at them awkwardly and said awkwardly, "I only know that there is such a person as Song Ci. I don't know anything else. You should ask Shuning!"
Wang Na shook her head slightly, wiped her fingers, and sat down at the sewing machine again. The sound of the sewing machine began to sound again, and the small tailor shop was busy again.
The sky was filled with stars as a car drove along the road. Beijing was dotted with lights at night, and Chen Feng's bright eyes were reflected in the car window.
"Grandpa, uncle, we'll be home soon." Guo Junshan's eyes were bright, and a smile played on his lips. "My grandpa has been waiting for a long time. If it weren't for the discipline, he would have run back to Chenjia Village long ago."
"I miss him too." Chen Feng sighed, "I'm already this old, and I don't know how many times I can see him again."
"Dad, don't say such discouraging words." Chen Aiguo consoled him, "You are still strong and healthy. You will have no problem living to be a hundred."
Chen Shuning turned around and agreed with a smile, "Grandpa, my dad is right. Life is so good now, and you can go to the hospital if you are sick. You will have no problem living to be a hundred."
Glancing at the rearview mirror, Guo Junshan said with a smile, "Shuning, my brother-in-law drives pretty fast. He caught up with us so quickly."
Chen Shuning looked up and said with a smile, "Maybe she's anxious to see her sister! She said she'll be home tonight."
Chen Aiguo frowned and asked, "Shuning, your second brother brought Wang Na to pick us up. What is their relationship?"
"Dad, can't you tell?" Chen Shuning said crisply, "They're dating! My second brother is taking this opportunity to let you know."
"This kid didn't tell me earlier." Chen Aiguo scolded with a stern face: "You know, I should have given him a red envelope."
"Dad, my second brother is ready!" Chen Shuning rummaged through his bag and took out a red envelope and handed it to Chen Aiguo: "My second brother went out to give lectures and made a lot of money. He said that you don't need to worry about him getting married."
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