Chapter 129: The old turtle lied

This was something no one had expected.

Lu Qiao, however, did not feel surprised; one hundred thousand... for Zhen Xi, it was truly just a light drizzle.

But for Aunt Su, this was an achievement, and for the Roasted Goods Factory, this was a contribution to the country; they would complete the task even if it meant working overtime.

Besides, the price offered was truly very conscientious.

It wouldn't even sell for this price within the country.

The Roasted Goods Factory also became famous overnight.

It is said that in the afternoon, provincial leaders specifically called to commend the Roasted Goods Factory.

But for Lu Qiao, it meant she could receive a bonus of one thousand yuan.

In the afternoon, Lu Qiao could not spare time to rest; she and the workers hauled back the approved flour, white sugar, soybean oil, and other supplies.

With the materials, it was time for someone to be on duty.

Lu Qiao was the acting factory director, Meng Qingshan was temporarily the acting deputy factory director, and Hu Ze and Du Shuang were responsible for personnel and finance; on the surface, they were office staff, but they were not exempt from their posts and still had to work alongside everyone else.

Lu Qiao rarely arranged for Lu Qiaoling to take the lead in doing things, nor did she let her be in the limelight.

This was because Lu Qiao was preparing to arrange for her younger sister to go to another unit.

Even if the Food Factory might grow big and strong in the future.

Having Su Hui there was enough.

There was no need for Qiaoling to stay here as well.

In short, wait for an opportunity.

Meng Qingshan and Hu Ze stayed behind to be on duty.

After the power lines were pulled over, the factory had electricity and finally began to look like a factory.

Lu Qiao didn't even need to give special instructions; Meng Qingshan and Hu Ze guaranteed they would definitely stand their watch well and told Lu Qiao to rest assured.

In the evening, Qin Heng took Lu Qiao out to eat.

What to do after eating?

Stroll the streets!

Qin Heng and Lu Qiao walked slowly under the tree-lined road.

He tilted his head to look at Lu Qiao; they say beauties look best under the lamplight, and Qiao was already beautiful, but at this moment, she was even more so.

Qin Heng's gaze darkened.

He had heard from Uncle Lin about what happened at the Food Factory yesterday morning.

Qiao had actually helped negotiate an order.

And what he wanted to tell her was about the bonus.

"Qiao, Factory Director Hao told me about this matter; he hopes you will take some time on Monday to go to his office with Director Hu to make a report."

Lu Qiao had expected this; she was now a public official, still in the special unit of 516, and was also taking a commission, which was somewhat shocking at the present time.

She had long been mentally prepared for this.

"At that time, I needed to use another topic to dispel his various doubts about the investment, so I casually mentioned the Roasted Goods Factory. Who would have thought that after taking him to the Roasted Goods Factory, he really placed an order. You might not know, but Factory Director Gong of the Roasted Goods Factory can even speak Nancheng dialect; he is also a wonderful person. Being able to get this order, Factory Director Gong deserves much of the credit."

Qin Heng's gaze was tinged with a smile.

He said straightforwardly to Lu Qiao: "As for the bonus, don't worry, you can take the full amount; this is what you deserve."

Qin Heng's voice was light and breezy; he didn't think there was any problem with Lu Qiao taking this money.

Presumably, the factory director and the secretary should think the same way.

In many cases, Qin Heng's attitude could also represent the attitude of the factory leadership.

Lu Qiao smiled with her eyes curved; yes, a sum of money would arrive soon, happy! ——

On the sweltering Sunday night, Meng Xia and Old Lu didn't feel particularly hot.

Meng Xia said, "In previous years, it was so hot inside the house that you couldn't catch your breath. What's going on this year? It feels very cool, and what's more, there aren't even any mosquitoes or flies."

Although Lu Da wasn't hot, he still habitually fanned himself with a cattail-leaf fan while talking to Meng Xia.

"I don't know why it's so cool either; maybe there's a cross-breeze, but I do know why the mosquitoes and flies have disappeared. It's because of the swallows in our house."

It was just casual chatting, talking about whatever came to mind.

Meng Xia said, "You say our Zhiguo is still too simple-minded, actually thinking of introducing Gu Wenbo to Qiaoling. I scolded him for a while yesterday before he left. Sigh, actually, this child Gu Wenbo is quite good, but you heard what Qiao Ge said about the mess those four got into, right? Wang Xiaomin and Gu Zhendong are out of line, but he and Liu Cuixia are the same, even wanting to register. If it weren't for Sister Hua not being there, they might have registered. Besides, Gu Wenbo is an orphan; Old Gu is kind-hearted and adopted him, and truly treats him like his own son, but precisely because of this, Gu Wenbo finds it hard to fall out with Gu Zhendong."

Old Lu put down the fan and said, "Wenbo is indeed not bad; he looks spirited, is tall, is a driver, and has a good background. He also has a good relationship with our Zhiguo, but you're right, their family affairs are too chaotic. Our daughter isn't unable to get married, so why must she go to the Old Gu family to wade through muddy water? Qiaoling is only eighteen. Qiao Ge said she'll find her a good unit later, and she might even go to secondary vocational school or university. You must not introduce a partner to Qiaoling casually."

Meng Xia complained, "The two you mentioned—the one surnamed Zhao has a simple family with only one son, but he has several snobbish sisters, and he himself isn't up to par. Wenbo is a good person and motivated, but that family is no good. I haven't taken a liking to a single one."

She then smiled contentedly and said, "Qiao Ge also told me that Qiaoling is still young, she has her own arrangements for her, and told us not to meddle."

Speaking of this, she laughed and scolded, "A little mediator from the neighborhood office, what a big tone she has, saying she has her own arrangements. If she's willing to worry about it, then I'm happy to be at leisure." After finishing, she hummed softly, but that smug look made Old Lu laugh along with her.

Yes, when the second daughter is successful, the parents have less to worry about.

It's just that Meng Xia said again, "You saw the watch your second daughter is wearing, right? That was a gift from Qin Hengzhi."

Old Lu gave a hum: "Hengzhi has always been very respectful to me, and now he's a bit more affectionate. I'm thinking that when I get my wages, I'll give the money to Qiao Ge and let her decide what to buy for Hengzhi. It can't just be receiving gifts from the man's side; otherwise, what if the in-laws look down on her in the future?"

Meng Xia paused, then couldn't help but laugh and scold: "I told Qiao Ge, and she told me not to worry, she has her own arrangements. Look at how capable she's become day by day."

That's what she said, but her eyes were filled with irrepressible pride.

Old Lu hummed softly: "Without real skill, one wouldn't dare climb Mount Liang!"

Meng Xia was very happy, but she said, "Alright, alright, let's sleep. I have to go to work tomorrow."

Having a job and not having a job are just different.

Even the way one speaks is more confident!

And at this moment, Lu Qiaoge, she had been rushing around like a busy bee all day, from morning until night. Even though her mental energy was strong, her body told her it was time to rest and sleep.

Even though the tabby cat hadn't returned yet, Lu Qiaoge fell asleep the moment she closed her eyes.

Anyway, Huahua is a cat, so it's normal for it to go out for a stroll at night.

But it seemed like she hadn't slept for very long before Lu Qiaoge was scratched awake by cat claws.

Lu Qiaoge kept her eyes closed and pinned the tabby cat down, casually throwing it onto the floor. She muttered impatiently, "Don't bother me."

Huahua was anxious: 【I want to tell you a big, big thing. I just got the news that the old turtle lied to you about the herbs!】

Lu Qiaoge turned over and looked at the tabby cat jumping up and down: "Do you have something in your little cloth bag?"

Only then did Huahua nimbly take the cloth bag off its neck.

It carried it in its mouth and jumped to its designated spot.

A square mat woven from reeds.