Chapter 118: The gold bracelet sent by the dogfish

Picking them up, they were heavy. Although they weren't 500 grams, they were at least 300 grams.

There were five gold rings; they were just ordinary gold bands—Northern people liked to call them that because there were no patterns on them.

Weighing them, each must be over 20 grams.

Banks nowadays could exchange them, and usually, the clerks wouldn't ask about the source.

A few years ago, it was about eight yuan per gram; now it could reach about ten yuan.

Once past 1980, the price would skyrocket.

But even so, if these gold ornaments were taken to the bank, even if acquired at eight yuan per gram, excluding the so-called impurities, one bracelet could fetch over two thousand yuan.

Adding these together, it could reach at least five thousand yuan.

Five thousand yuan—this was a huge sum of money.

【Little Master, the old turtle and the big carp asked me to tell you, don't worry, these gold ornaments at the bottom of the lake are ownerless; whoever salvages them gets them. The big dogfish entrusted us to pass them to you.】

Lu Qiao felt some emotion.

She didn't expect the first gold bracelet and gold ring she received in her life to be sent by a fish.

She took out a handkerchief, wrapped up the gold ornaments, and asked with surprise: "Aren't you and the dogfish supposed to mind your own business? When did you get in touch?"

Hua Hua: 【I don't know either, the old turtle didn't say, but the dogfish said it hopes you can help ensure Red Star Lake doesn't belong to the local area. That fishery company deputy manager is aiming for the treasures at the bottom of the lake. The dogfish also said this is just a small token, hoping you will accept it.】

Lu Qiao:...

This dogfish is also quite "doggy," calling this a small token!

【As long as you can help, it and the old turtle will slowly salvage all the gold and silver jewelry for you, ensuring you never have to worry about money for the rest of your life.】

Lu Qiao:...

She had already said it ten thousand times; why do they all still want her to think of a way?

This concubine really can't do it!

Lu Qiao said seriously: "I accept this meeting gift. You go tell the old turtle and the dogfish tomorrow that I will try my best to think of a way."

The tabby cat jumped around happily.

It even said proudly: 【I already told them, Little Master, you are very poor now, no salary and no money. Seeing this gold, you will definitely agree.】

Lu Qiao grabbed the tabby cat and said gloomily: "Is there another possibility, that I want both the fish and the gold?"

The tabby cat opened its mouth, meowing like a little kitten, not resisting at all, instead rolling around happily, enjoying the energy transmitted from Lu Qiao's palm.

After the person and cat had a happy time, the night grew deeper. Lu Qiao hid the gold ornaments and happily hugged Hua Hua to sleep.

Mm, mm, for the sake of this gold, she would try her best to help think of a way.

Early the next morning, Shen Yun waited until Old Shen finished washing up and finally found an opportunity to tell him that when watching the performance last night, she saw Qin Hengzhi driving the military representative office's jeep and taking Lu Qiao away.

"Dad, do you think this is using a public vehicle for private business? The car isn't Qin Hengzhi's; it belongs to the military representative office. By what right does he drive a public car and take Lu Qiao around showing off?"

Old Shen's eyes widened: "You didn't tell anyone else about this, did you?"

Shen Yun was startled: "I didn't tell anyone else; Brother Aishu told me to ask you first."

Old Shen snorted coldly: "He still has a bit of brains."

Finally, he said to Shen Yun: "You and Liang Aishu are together now. When things settle down, you two should get married.

As for Lu Qiao, that's all in the past. Don't treat Lu Qiao like a thorn in your side every time you see her.

I'm telling you, the jeep Qin Hengzhi drives is one he assembled himself and was specially approved for use; it belongs to him personally.

Xiaoyun, I'm also telling you, Lu Qiao is not the Lu Qiao of the past. If you really don't learn your lesson and dare to provoke her again, you won't have a good ending."

Afterward, he urged her: "Hurry up and go to work."

Shen Yun was so angry she didn't even eat breakfast.

It was truly annoying to death.

When Lu Qiao was with Liang Aishu, she was in pain and troubled.

Now that Lu Qiao and Liang Aishu aren't together, why is she still in pain and troubled?

When will days like this end?

Lu Qiao naturally didn't know she was about to become Shen Yun's inner demon.

Early in the morning, she went to several departments to get back the approved permits and relevant documents.

Before she could prepare to send the permits to the food factory, Old Hu returned from a meeting, drank a mouthful of water, and summoned everyone to the conference room for a meeting.

Only Sister Hua was left in the main office on duty.

It turned out to be related to the inspection team.

In three days, the inspection team would come to the military factory to offer condolences. After all, they weren't in the same department, and their affiliation was different, so they couldn't inspect 516.

But condolences and visits were still possible.

Of course, the visit also had a certain scope.

The true core area was off-limits to idlers.

"... We are responsible for the jurisdiction of the Xiang Yang neighborhood office, mainly hygiene and mental outlook. Now let's discuss the area each person is responsible for."

Huang Juan said: "Let's follow the previous way, one person responsible for one district, and unite with the residents' committee to do all the work well."

Lu Qiao volunteered: "All members of the service station are responsible for the hygiene of the bungalow area, the night school, and the food factory, as well as the cleaning of nearby roads."

Old Hu nodded with satisfaction and emphasized: "Mr. Zhen used to donate food, medicine, and ammunition to our Worker-Peasant Party. Now he has donated airplanes to us. Although he went to Hong Kong, he is very patriotic.

This time he brought his successor back, actually releasing a signal, which is to tell the people of Hong Kong that his Zhen family stands on our side, with hearts toward us, which is very important for the future return.

So this reception work must be done well. It's like living at home; although we don't have a luxury villa, our thatched cottage must also be clean and tidy. Do you understand what I mean?"

Shao Le answered loudly: "Understood!"

Old Hu waved his hand: "Meeting adjourned, hurry up and do the real work."

Lu Qiao asked Old Hu: "Should we make small flags to wave and shout 'Welcome, welcome, warmly welcome'?"

Old Hu waved his hand: "No need, no need."

After all, it's 516, which belongs to militarized management.

As long as the mental outlook and hygiene meet the standards, that's enough.

After all, production is still the priority.

Fancy stuff isn't needed.

After arranging everything, Lu Qiao asked Old Hu for instructions; she wanted to go to the food factory to send the collective production permit over.

The permit stated the approval to establish the Xiang Yang Food Factory, producing shortbread and corn cakes. The flour and other food needed by the food factory were to be solved by the factory itself for the time being.

However, in the business plan, it was stated that based on early sales, they could apply to the First Grain Management Office to purchase flour, white sugar, soybean oil, etc.

It was also specifically noted that they must not engage in capitalist operations.

What was missing now was the health certificate. This followed the standards. On Saturday, they would undergo a health inspection, so Old Hu told Lu Qiao that for these few days, besides the arranged cleaning tasks, the next thing was to supervise the progress of the food factory.

The permit Lu Qiao brought was passed around by everyone to look at.

Everyone's faces were flushed with excitement—of course, it might also be from the sun.

The mute Chang An was illiterate, so Zhou Li patiently read it to him word by word.

One could see the mute's lips moving, seemingly learning one by one.

Lu Qiao's heart stirred.

Her gaze rested on Chang An's face... ===== CHAPTER 119 =====