jdhmnovel Chapter 123 If you can't handle it, go home.
Chapter 123 If you can't handle it, go home.
"Alright, Grandpa, when you have time, process the ginseng. It might be very useful when we go to the countryside!"
Qiao Lingyue didn't stand on ceremony with her, wrapped the ginseng up, and put it in his pocket.
I sat down next to the old lady and asked, "Where did you get this ginseng? It seems like we don't grow ginseng around here!"
Qiao Manman smiled and handed the water bottle to the other person: "I bought it. It was a man with a Northeastern accent. I guess he brought it over from there."
Dong Shilan didn't understand: "Then why didn't he take action in the Northeast?"
"They can't sell them for a good price because there are too many big players in the south!"
Besides, one shouldn't flaunt their wealth; what if word gets out...?
Dong Shilan understood; this was a strategy of seeking stability.
However, my niece is quite clever for winning her over!
Qiao Manman didn't dwell on the issue and smiled as she reminded Qiao Lingyue, "Master, have a drink of water, there's something good in it!"
Qiao Lingyue had no doubts, unscrewed the lid, and took a big gulp. A herbal aroma burst on his tongue, making him unable to resist taking another sip.
Then it was handed to Tao Yingzhen, followed by Qiao Mingqian and Dong Shilan.
After one round of tasting, there was still a little less than half a pot left. Qiao Manman put it away, intending to take it back to Qiao Haoyang and Qiao Chengping.
As for the counterfeit goods company, no one mentioned it; they were treated as if those three people never existed.
Then, happily, they took out their lunchboxes and sat down to eat together.
Qiao Manman divided up the braised ribbonfish and harvested celery and tofu.
Although the Qiao family had money and tickets, they dared not flaunt it and could only buy simple food.
Now that Qiao Manman is feeding him, he's actually enjoying it.
The family ate and chatted, and before they knew it, two hours had passed, but the two female cadres still hadn't returned.
Qiao Lingyue was in a hurry to prepare the ginseng, so she went back to her room first.
Qiao Mingqian and Qiao Manman stayed behind to inquire about his younger brother's family and the situation in Qingshan Brigade.
Qiao Manman spoke frankly and tried to sow discord between Ding Cuiying and others.
Speaking of Boss Qiao, it suddenly occurred to me that this person is related to Tao Yingzhen.
"Grandma, do you remember your cousin who stayed at your house for a while when he was young?"
Tao Yingzhen frowned: "Why bring him up? It's bad luck!"
Qiao Manman, realizing that the two didn't get along, breathed a sigh of relief: "Well, Ding Cuiying said that her eldest son is your cousin's child."
Tao Yingzhen's eyes widened: "No wonder, no wonder! I felt something was off about these two back then."
Tao Yingzhen overthinks things and suspects that her cousin was involved in the child swapping.
Unfortunately, the person has been gone for many years, and there is no way to verify it.
"Grandma, I'm telling you this to remind you not to be shy when you meet Boss Qiao in the future."
He stole factory property and kept a mistress and illegitimate child; he has been sent to a labor camp in the Northwest.
Tao Yingzhen frowned: "Such a serious crime, and you weren't executed?"
"Who knows! Maybe the steel mill manager took a soft heart and pleaded for him," Qiao Manman guessed wildly.
Tao Yingzhen pursed her lips, thinking that if you don't cut the weeds at the root, they will grow back in the spring breeze.
As it grew increasingly late, the female cadre, who had been wandering around outside for quite some time, finally returned.
Qiao Mingqian returned to the men's dormitory, and Qiao Manman stopped chatting with Tao Yingzhen and Dong Shilan.
After a quick wash, I lay down on the bed, closed my eyes, and entered my spatial dimension. I cut wheat and dug up sweet potatoes, my speed increasing rapidly.
Those bare wheat stalks were absorbed by the soil and transformed back into nutrients.
But there were no sweet potato vines, so Qiao Manman cleared out a storage compartment to store them and keep them fresh. She planned to take them back to cultivate seedlings or feed them to the pigs.
Therefore, Qiao Manman also asked the system, "System, will doing this affect soil fertility?"
She was afraid that her unconventional actions would prevent the space from growing mutated plants, which would be a huge loss.
"Don't worry, host. The energy consumed by plant growth is a drop in the ocean compared to the space. You can use it with confidence!"
Qiao Manman was relieved and crushed a handful of wheat grains as if feeding Xiao Hua, throwing them into the rice paddies and ponds.
Crabs, fish, and shrimp swarmed over and devoured all the wheat grains.
Qiao Manman thought, "Since we already have a freshwater fishpond in the space, could we throw Chengcheng crabs in to raise them?"
After much deliberation, I still didn't take any action, fearing something unexpected might happen, and also too lazy to bother.
Time passed slowly, and soon it was dawn. Qiao Manman groggily opened her eyes.
A faint, unpleasant odor wafted through the room. The female cadre was not there, and Tao Yingzhen and Dong Shilan awkwardly wiped themselves down.
"What's going on? Why am I sweating so much?" Tao Yingzhen muttered to herself.
Dong Shilan helped her wipe her back: "Maybe the building structure here isn't good, it's a bit stuffy. It's alright, Mom, it'll be better when we get to the Northeast, it's cool there."
To avoid making things awkward for the two women, Qiao Manman closed her eyes and pretended to be asleep. Only after they had finished tidying up did she stretch and sit up.
He glanced around and said, "Grandma, Second Aunt, I have to go. I'll visit you in Northeast China when I have time."
Tao Yingzhen was very reluctant to part and held onto Qiao Manman's hand, not wanting to let go.
Dong Shilan then went to call Qiao Mingqian and Qiao Lingyue. The family gathered in the girls' dormitory and talked for a while before watching Qiao Manman leave.
They didn't go out to see them off, but their eyes were red. They had many things to do, so after a brief moment of sentimentality, they went about their own business.
Qiao Manman checked out of the hotel and went straight to the food factory.
Director Wu was already waiting for her here: "Comrade Xiao Qiao, please count them. Five thousand mooncakes, not one missing!"
Qiao Manman counted them one by one; a thousand packs, five in each pack, the quantity was fine.
I randomly opened a few more packages to check the quality, and they were pretty good, so I nodded in approval.
However, five thousand mooncakes were not as many as she had imagined. Stacked together, they only amounted to twenty-five boxes, which didn't seem like much at all.
Qiao Manman paid for the shipping and asked the security guards to help her deliver it to the station.
After inspection, it was successfully loaded into the carriage, and I finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He gave each of the comrades who helped a small peach: "Thank you all for your hard work!"
Then I bought a ticket to Haishi and arrived at my destination that evening.
Qiao Manman went to the guesthouse to check in and found that it was already dark and the two of them had not returned.
When I went to a state-run restaurant, I packed up a serving of shredded potatoes, a serving of bok choy, a serving of braised pork, and two servings of brown rice before leaving.
When he returned, he found that Fang Jianzhou and Wei Xueping were still not back, so he lay down on the bed to rest.
The rest lasted until after ten o'clock. Wei Xueping returned, looking travel-worn, and was momentarily surprised to see Qiao Manman.
However, she didn't make a fuss and instead carefully went to the washroom to wash up.
Qiao Manman wasn't sound asleep and woke up the moment the person returned.
However, my body needed a little time to recover, so I lay in bed for a while.
When Wei Xueping returned after washing up, she sat up and asked, "Why are you back so late? Have you eaten?"
One sentence brought Wei Xueping to tears. Her stomach also started rumbling.
Qiao Manman quickly took out a handkerchief to wipe her tears: "It's okay, it's okay. Director Miao said that if you can't handle it, just go home. He won't criticize you or Brother Jianzhou."
Business deals are inherently difficult to negotiate, and the fact that you've come out to seek opportunities is already very brave. Don't be afraid!
Qiao Manman's attempts to comfort Wei Xueping only made things worse, causing Wei Xueping to cry even more bitterly, which alerted Fang Jianzhou next door.