Chapter 568: Isn't This Just Making Things Difficult?

According to the unit's directive, when Lu Cheng said to produce a single product and sell it until it was a hit, Lu Ying immediately got a headache.

"Is this how you test my ability? That's way too hard!"

Just producing a single product is already hard, let alone selling it until it's a hit; Lu Ying just feels this is making things difficult.

"Never mind, never mind, I guess I'm not blessed with double wages; your leaders simply don't want me to be attached, so they came up with a pretext to get rid of me."

Sister's words are completely understandable; even a factory director of a state-owned plant wouldn't dare guarantee that a new product they produce will become a hit.

Sister herself is just a junior manager at a department store, unlike those directors, she doesn't have much network.

"Sis, you aren't thinking of giving up, are you?"

Lu Ying shrugged: "Otherwise, even if the department store has a sales advantage because it's near the train station, it first needs to produce a product that also has an advantage."

Sister pinpointed the crux: in the end, it depends on whether the product has a competitive edge.

Lu Ying couldn't think of one, but for Lu Cheng, who has lived a heavy life, it's naturally no big issue.

"Isn't it that you have a younger brother behind you acting as a strategist? Just keep looking forward; your brother will guard and escort you."

Listening to Lu Cheng's fairly confident words, Lu Ying looked over: "What do you mean? What product have you thought of producing?"

Lu Cheng nodded: "When Ding Yuanmin comes to deliver goods in the next few days, tell him and have him figure out a way to get two items from Gang Cheng."

"Which two?"

"One is an induction cooker, the other is an electric heating blanket."

"Induction cooker and electric heating blanket?" Lu Ying was less familiar with induction cookers, but had heard of electric heating blankets—they can be laid on a bed to generate heat, making nighttime sleep comfortable when it's cold.

"Are you cold when you sleep at night? Isn't there a coal stove in the house? Why buy an electric heating blanket?"

"I'm cold, everyone gets cold! Stop asking so many questions; we don't even know if Ding Yuanmin can get them. Have him try his best, just say I want them."

Getting the electric heating blanket is only the first step of the plan, and a crucial one.

But with Ding Yuanmin as a channel to Gang Cheng, Lu Cheng thinks it should be about right.

Before leaving, Lu Cheng told his sister that he wouldn't eat at home tonight, so no need to set aside food.

"Where are you going this time?"

"Got something…"

Watching Lu Cheng hurriedly hop on his bicycle and dash off, Lu Ying shook her head; now her brother was truly busy, disappearing all day long.

Yang Yin also thought he was very busy.

After dinner at the university cafeteria that night, the two walked around the campus; Yang Yin originally wanted to arrange ice skating for the next day, but Lu Cheng had to do vehicle duty tomorrow.

"This is my last duty before the new year; when I return next time, I'll definitely take you there."

"Alright, I'll be waiting for you."

Yang Yin looped her arm around Lu Cheng's and walked forward; after all, it was cold at night, few students were on the road, so there was no need to worry about strange looks.

There was no moon or starlight, only the streetlights on the main road casting a dim yellow glow; the campus was silent.

Following Lu Cheng's pace, they walked farther off the path into a small grove where even the streetlights couldn't reach.

"Why bring me here? It's so dark, it's scary…"

Yang Yin tried to leave, but her body was immediately pressed against a tree by Lu Cheng.

Yang Yin, of course, knew what was coming next; she muttered "bad guy" before her lips were covered.

After a long while, Yang Yin finally pushed Lu Cheng away, wiping her mouth: "You're a fish, huh? You can hold your breath that long; I was almost suffocating."

Lu Cheng smiled, opened his military coat and pulled Yang Yin into his arms; unfortunately it was winter, and the thick cotton-padded jacket reduced any bodily contact.

"Classmate Xiao Yang, I'm starting to look forward to summer; that feeling is truly delightful."

Yang Yin understood Lu Cheng's words; she slipped a hand from his coat onto his back and gave him a tap.

"You're such a big bad guy; even a hug from you is nice enough."

Lu Cheng fell silent; indeed, holding the girl in his arms on this bitter, dark night had its own flavor.

Yang Yin also enjoyed the moment, clutching Lu Cheng tightly.

"Lu San'er, do you know how I fell in love with you?"

"Surely it was my handsome looks that won you over."

"Tsk, narcissist, that's not it!" Yang Yin rested her head on Lu Cheng's shoulder.

"It's because you're so unique, so distinctive that even without speaking you stand out in a crowd; of course… that's just the premise of why you attracted me."

Before, I thought my immaturity meant attraction wasn't love… I truly realized I liked you after you graduated; I couldn't stop thinking of you every day, fearing that once you graduated, I'd never have a chance to see you again.

"Lu San'er, that's when I realized I really fell for you; even if I'm immature, I admit it."

"After all, moments that make my heart race are few; I'm willing to act on my feelings…"

Yang Yin, nestled in his arms, murmured softly, then lifted her head from his coat and looked at Lu Cheng earnestly.

"Lu San'er, I only hope now that my initiative hasn't been given to the wrong person; you can belong only to me."

Lu Cheng pressed his forehead against Yang Yin's; this girl was the type who loved and hated boldly.

"What if one day, because this or that real-world reason, we have to part ways, what then?"

Yang Yin answered without hesitation: "Then I'll go abroad, hide far away, so you'll never see me again, and you'll regret it for a lifetime…"

Lu Cheng smiled helplessly; given her temperament, he knew she could definitely do it.

Pulling Yang Yin into his arms again, Lu Cheng tucked his chin into her soft hair: "It's late; I'll take you back to the dormitory."

"No, hold me a bit longer; you have vehicle duty tomorrow and we won't see each other for many days."

"Please thank your dad for me."

This time we were able to borrow the computer equipment, thanks to Professor Yang.

After sending Yang Yin back to the dormitory, Lu Cheng checked the time; he needed to board the car for duty at midnight.

Carrying toiletries from home, when he arrived at Beijing Station, Jiang Yuanchao was directing the special train into the station.

Lu Cheng walked over, smiling and teasing: "Sergeant Jiang, you always work seriously; I was wondering why you can only set out tomorrow morning."

The mission that was just assigned today, Jiang Yuanchao was ready to act that night, moving extremely fast.

Indeed, insisting on choosing Jiang Yuanchao as the person in charge turned out to be the right choice.

But Jiang Yuanchao still wore that indifferent expression: "I'm doing it for Captain Lei."

The subtext is that it's not because of your order, Lu Cheng, that I'm so eager to execute it.

Lu Cheng didn't mind; instead he agreed: "That's fine, I was still afraid you had objections to me, and since it's my order, what more obstacles on the road?"

Jiang Yuanchao frowned: "Do you look down on me? I'm not that petty."

Lu Cheng laughed: "Just a joke, I'm about to set off, wish you a smooth journey."

Jiang Yuanchao opened his mouth, intending to reply "Safe travels," but swallowed the words back.