Rich in the 70s: I Made a Rugged Veteran a Millionaire novel Chapter 135

Chapter 135: Chapter 135: Steamed Buns from the South of the City

"Are you the new director of the mechanical factory?"

"Yes, it was just confirmed today."

Shen Que admitted it and looked at Jiang Cheng with a completely serious expression: It’s not that I didn’t tell you, it’s just really been confirmed.

Jiang Cheng felt like laughing at the earnest explanation in his eyes.

But with so many people around, she had to hold it in.

"Yes, Xiao Shen is making a lateral move."

Director Sun chimed in and then looked at Jiang Cheng, asking, "Jiang Cheng, when do you think we should go to the mechanical factory?"

Jiang Cheng first glanced at Director Lu, and seeing him nod, she spoke up.

"Now, there’s still a few hours before it gets dark, so I’ll go take a look first."

"Great! Thanks for your effort."

"No worries, I’m making money."

After Jiang Cheng said that, Director Sun laughed along, "That’s right! Have Xiao Shen calculate your wages."

Jiang Cheng looked at Shen Que, and Shen Que was looking at Jiang Cheng too.

Director Lu & Director Sun: These two... is there something off?

Jiang Cheng smiled lightly, first greeting Director Lu, then walked out of the food factory with Director Sun and Shen Que.

At the entrance of the food factory, they ran into a dilemma.

Director Sun had driven, and Jiang Cheng had come by bicycle.

Shen Que simply stood up and said, "I’ll ride Mr. Jiang’s bicycle, I start my position the day after tomorrow."

Shen Que looked at Jiang Cheng and said, "I’ll park the bicycle at the mechanical factory entrance, and when you’re done, you can ride it back yourself, okay?"

"Okay, thanks, Mr. Shen."

Jiang Cheng spoke earnestly, but her eyes were full of amusement.

Shen Que quickly lowered his head, turned the bicycle around.

Facing away from Director Sun, Shen Que’s face reddened slightly as he shouted, "Director Sun, I’ll go ahead."

"Alright!"

Director Sun and Jiang Cheng got in the car together, and Director Sun spoke candidly.

"I brought Shen Que today, thinking that with my formal introduction, he’d take you more seriously. Now that you know each other, it’s even better."

"Thank you, Director Sun."

Director Sun waved his hand, saying, "I should thank you, my family’s young Sun Jiandong, if it wasn’t for you leading him, he’d probably have a couple of broken legs by now."

"Now things are good, he reads and studies actively, attends night school more enthusiastically than anyone. He truly doesn’t let up on studying!"

Director Sun was genuinely happy.

A parent’s greatest joy is watching their child grow better and better.

Jiang Cheng naturally wouldn’t criticize Sun Jiandong, instead she followed the conversation saying Sun Jiandong is smart and progresses quickly when studying earnestly, etc.

They chatted casually, and Jiang Cheng learned that Director Sun would first go to the provincial capital, and the rest of the Sun Family would stay here for now.

The car soon reached the mechanical factory entrance, surprisingly Shen Que was already there.

He pointed to the bicycle, telling Jiang Cheng it was parked here.

Jiang Cheng rolled down the car window, nodded, indicating she understood.

Inside the car, Director Sun checked his watch, then looked at Shen Que.

"This... so much energy, and it’s wasted in the director position."

"Pfft," Jiang Cheng couldn’t help but laugh.

"You’re right."

Director Sun and Jiang Cheng shared a smile and reached the parking spot.

Jiang Cheng and Director Sun got out left and right, heading directly to the new production line.

Along the way, several people saw Jiang Cheng and Director Sun.

News quickly spread—Director Sun personally went to invite Jiang Cheng.

Previous contenders, upon hearing the news, regretted not inviting Jiang Cheng.

Similarly, Lin Chengyuan, who received the news, was momentarily dazed.

Since when did Jiang Cheng become someone invited by directors?

A trace of regret gnawed at Lin Chengyuan’s heart, but he didn’t want to truly admit it.

Admitting it would mean accepting personal failure.

His selfish nature made Lin Chengyuan reluctant to admit it.

*

Last night, Shen Que said they ate baozi from the south of the city for lunch, which she praised as delicious.

Jiang Cheng touched the pen in her pocket with her left hand, her smile deepening.

"Good morning."

Shen Que greeted, Jiang Cheng responded with a good morning.

Their glance created a strange atmosphere, Shen Xing and Shen Yue raised their heads, looking from one to the other, unable to comprehend.

The five of them enjoyed fragrant meat baozi, steaming millet porridge, along with salted duck eggs and pickles prepared by Grandma Shen.

Such a hearty breakfast was truly remarkable.

Grandma Shen felt a bit of heartache while eating.

"Shen Que, save some money even if you have it, there’s a long life ahead."

"Auntie, I’m just happy. My job is set, we can afford it every day later."

Grandma Shen’s attention was drawn away by Shen Que’s words.

"It’s set? At the mechanical factory?"

The words ’mechanical factory’ were spoken very quietly by Grandma Shen.

Shen Que nodded, calmly saying, "I’m the next director."

"What?"

The spoon in Grandma Shen’s hand clinked against the bowl, while Shen Xing and Shen Yue widened their mouths in surprise.

The title ’Director’ equated to a major leader in their eyes.

Quite unimaginable!

Shen Que put down his utensils, casually offering Jiang Cheng a baozi.

"Yes, Director, but I won’t start until tomorrow, so let’s keep it quiet for now."

Grandma Shen understood, advising Shen Xing and Shen Yue.

"Listen to your brother, don’t go flaunting around, alright?"

Shen Xing and Shen Yue nodded mechanically.

"Got it!"

"Understood!"