Chapter 637: Angry Sister

Why did it turn back again? Lu Cheng scratched his head, "It's just… tall buildings and lots of little cars, you know."

"Nothing?"

"Huh? There is, actually. There are so many different places that three days and three nights wouldn't be enough to tell them all. You're busy today, so we'll talk slowly another day when you have time."

Lu Cheng tried to brush it off, but Lu Ying insisted on digging to the bottom.

"I'm not interested in what foreign countries look like! Just tell me, how did you meet this Mr. Marcus abroad, and how did you persuade him to come?"

Through the recent conversation, Lu Ying could sense that Mr. Marcus was quite capable.

She had originally thought that, since her brother was unfamiliar abroad, having a small channel partner willing to cooperate would be good enough, but now bringing back a channel partner as powerful as Marcus clearly exceeds expectations.

She was really curious how her brother managed it.

"Speak up, I'm asking you a question."

Lu Cheng's head throbbed; it was a dilemma, whether to go or not. "It's just… first it was like that, then we met like this, you know."

Lu Ying was of course not satisfied with that answer: "What do you mean 'first this then that'? Be more specific."

"Specifically…" Lu Cheng's mind raced, but every reason he thought of turned out unsuitable.

That made him worry terribly, and he slammed the table hard, startling Lu Ying.

"What do you mean, Lu Ying, are you doubting me? Are you doubting me! I've worked hard to travel so far, to connect your factory with suppliers, and up to now I haven't even had time to drink water, and you're still doubting me…"

Lu Ying was stunned for a moment. What's going on? He was fine a moment ago; why the sudden outburst?

Besides, didn't he just get off the plane and have a banquet that cost over two hundred yuan? How could he not even have time to drink water?

"I'm not doubting you; I just want to understand a bit more…"

"You are doubting me. Fine, Lu Ying, since there's no trust between us, from today onward we won't be siblings any more."

Lu Cheng said he was about to leave, but Lu Ying seized him: "Hey, hey, sorry, sorry, can sister apologize? Sister won't ask any more."

"Won't ask?"

"Won't ask, won't ask."

Watching Lu Cheng happily lift his plate to eat meat, Lu Ying took a deep breath.

She always felt something was off; today her brother was acting unusually.

But there was no time to think, and Xie Baichuan ran over at that moment.

"Factory Director Lu, Mr. Marcus said he wants to tour the material production technology workshop."

Hearing Marcus's request, Lu Ying hesitated for a moment; it's no wonder Xie Baichuan was indecisive.

That material production technology workshop is like a recipe for a dish; it's highly confidential.

But now Marcus wants to tour it; if we refuse, he'll be displeased, and eventually refusing to cooperate would be troublesome.

Lu Ying was also undecided for a moment, so she looked at her brother: "Can we show him? Is he reliable or not? Don't let him be another spy you brought back."

Lu Cheng thought it was nothing: "What spy? He's not involved in production; he's just a middleman supplying goods. Even if you let him see, he won't understand."

This was developed by the Iron Science Institute Research Institute, and the material technology involved is especially complex.

In other words, it's like giving an Induction Cooker to another factory; even if they disassemble it, with those technicians' skills they couldn't reproduce it.

Lu Ying thought that makes sense: "Alright, take him to see, I'll go in with you all."

Entering such a precision instrument production workshop, it's all cleanrooms, so you need to wear isolation suits in advance.

A few people who needed to go in started putting on isolation suits, including the translator, who also had to wear one and translate inside.

Lu Cheng also took an isolation suit, ready to go in, but his sister wouldn't let him.

"You don't need to go in. We can't have so many people enter at once; just wait outside, we'll be out soon."

Lu Cheng hesitated; he didn't want Marcus to leave his sight, but his sister had already led a group inside and closed the door.

Lu Cheng could only wait outside; soon enough, Lu Ying came out with Marcus to the office.

Marcus was very satisfied with the inspection, had no issues with product quality, so the only thing left was to discuss price.

Marcus also said that as long as the price is right, he'll take as many as he wants.

Marcus was very confident; if the price were a consumer price, he was sure he could sell this Induction Cooker to every country.

This was a big deal; Lu Ying alone didn't dare make a decision, so she finally invited the Railway Bureau leadership, and after multiple discussions the price was set, to be settled in Foreign Exchange Vouchers.

This cross‑border cooperation ultimately reached consensus.

Lu Cheng stepped forward to congratulate, "Sister, congratulations. This time your factory can make a big profit; when the bonuses are issued, don't forget the contribution your brother made."

"Hehe, don't worry, I won't forget you," Lu Ying forced a smile.

"First take Mr. Marcus to the Friendship Guesthouse, then go home and don't go anywhere else; just stay at home waiting for me."

Although sister said it seriously, Lu Cheng didn't think much, assuming she knew he was tired and wanted him to rest at home.

After her brother left, Lu Ying took a deep breath, trying to calm herself as much as possible.

Now there were many people, and in front of Mr. Marcus it wouldn't be good to lose her temper.

After finalizing the cooperation here and signing the contract, Marcus planned to order three thousand units first to gauge market response.

To ensure timely production, Lu Ying called Xie Baichuan into the office and specifically promoted him to Section Chief of Production.

Although the factory was just getting started, its development prospects were clearly excellent, so the factory needed to become formalized, and the necessary departments had to be gradually improved.

Xie Baichuan was overexcited: "Factory Director Lu, can I do it? When Sergeant Lu Jingzhang was willing to recruit me, I was already very grateful."

"You don't need to thank him!" Lu Ying said, thinking to herself how to deal with her brother when she got home.

He actually dared to cheat her!

She felt something was off; when entering the material technology workshop, she deliberately didn't let her brother in, and only through the translator did she get a detailed explanation from Marcus about the whole background.

It turned out that Mr. Marcus was introduced by Comrade Yang Dong.

Her brother never actually went abroad!

Noticing the factory director's tone was somewhat serious, Xie Baichuan stood there, momentarily unable to speak.

Lu Ying also realized his attitude was wrong and hurriedly said, "Oh, what I mean is that the Factory Area is willing to promote you to Section Chief because of your ability, and it has little to do with my younger brother."

Xie Baichuan then nodded and said, "Thank you, Lu Factory Director, for your trust. I will certainly work hard and not betray the Factory Area's nurturing grace toward me."

"Hmm, you go back to the workshop first."

Xie Baichuan was about to leave, but just as he reached the doorway, he suddenly remembered something.

But for a moment he wasn't sure whether to bring it up, because earlier Lu Jingzhang had instructed him not to mention Minister Lu's matter.

"That Lu Factory Director, are you in a good mood today?"

Lu Ying was startled for a moment and said, "Of course I'm fine. Our Factory Area has secured such a big cooperation project today; how could I not be happy?"

Xie Baichuan hurriedly nodded, "I'm happy too; as long as Lu Factory Director is happy, that's what matters."

Lu Ying sensed he had something to say and asked, "If there's anything, just tell me— is there any difficulty at work?"

Xie Baichuan quickly waved his hand, "No, no, I just wanted to say that I recall your father's death anniversary is approaching; at that time, I would like to pay my respects. Would that be convenient for you?"

Although Lu Jingzhang had instructed him to avoid mentioning Minister Lu in front of Lu Factory Director so as not to sadden him.

But seeing that Lu Factory Director was in such a good mood today, he dared to speak up.

Xie Baichuan always remembered that it was precisely because of Minister Lu's sacrifice that they, the Educated Youth, got the Zhiqing Return to City opportunity.

Earlier, thanks to Minister Lu's favor they could return to the city; later they found employment, and again thanks to Lu Jingzhang's favor, today they were promoted to Section Chief, receiving Lu Factory Director's favor.

The Lu family are all good people, and Xie Baichuan was deeply moved; no matter what, he must go pay respects to their father to show his sincerity.

But when he looked up, the Lu Factory Director wore a puzzled expression, which quickly turned to anger.