Yang Wang was completely stunned as he listened. He stared blankly and asked, "How much do two hundred schoolbags cost?"
"Over a thousand. I can't tell you the exact amount. You're not our partner. Uncle Zhou said we can't disclose it. I'm just giving you a rough figure. Don't let it slip."
When Hua Qingqing said this, her expression was very serious. It scared Yang Wang into nodding repeatedly. Then, unable to hold back his curiosity, he whispered and pressed on.
"Over a thousand for two hundred? For real?"
"Is there any doubt?"
Hua Qingqing exaggerated the business a bit. As expected, Yang Wang got a bit excited. Adhering to the principle of recruiting as much talent as possible, Hua Qingqing took off the schoolbag on her back.
"This is it. This is just the first version. Once our factory is up and running, we'll design and make them even better. But the unit price will also skyrocket. What? You're asking how much I spent? Do you want to invest?"
Yang Wang was just about to take the schoolbag to have a look. Hearing this, he quickly waved his hands and shook his head desperately.
All his small savings were reserved for getting a wife.
There was no extra money for investment.
However, he wasn't too surprised that Hua Qingqing had money. She came to the state - owned restaurant almost every week, with both money and coupons. She clearly looked like a wealthy young woman.
At first, he was curious. Later, after getting familiar with A Xiu, he learned that her parents were divorced. One was a leader in the capital, and the other lived in Hong Kong Island. Both were well - off.
Hua Qingqing felt a bit regretful that Yang Wang wasn't tempted.
"If you have any thoughts later, let me know. If you're not interested in investing, you're quite talented in other aspects."
For example, the guy had a sharp tongue, a good eye for people, could bend and stretch, and could make friends with anyone. He would surely be suitable for the marketing department.
It was a pity that he wasn't swayed by her words.
"Alright, alright. Come in. Don't waste time outside."
Hua Qingqing waved and motioned for Yang Wang to follow her in.
Finding a factory might not be accomplished in a short time. She had to give Yang Wang some time.
Zhou Cai was an honest man, but he was too honest. His initiative was a bit low. Most of the time, she had to assign tasks, and then he would do them meticulously.
Guang Hei and Guang Bai would be more suitable for this position. Unfortunately, they were in the capital and were responsible for important things.
Well, given the limited conditions, it was already quite rare to find an obedient partner.
Zhou Cai told Yang Wang all the requirements for the factory that Hua Qingqing had mentioned to him the day before, including the specific size, whether it was abandoned, what kind of factory it used to be, the location, the price, and how much remaining equipment there was inside.
Seeing that he was so detailed, Yang Wang also got serious.
"Give me three days. I'll try my best to find a suitable one for you."
Nan County wasn't poor. There used to be many factories here. Besides state - owned ones, there were also a few private and private - owned ones. The latter were village - run and town - run factories. Some factories had eventually closed down due to various reasons and were abandoned.
Seeing that he agreed, Zhou Cai glanced at Hua Qingqing.
"Thirty yuan as a reward, okay?"
Yang Wang was still thinking about the suitable factories in his memory. He usually liked to hang out with his friends and go fishing when he was free. No kidding, they had explored every corner around Nan County.
He remembered more or less how many factories there were.
Just as he was deeply lost in thought, the reward Zhou Cai mentioned interrupted his memory.
Yang Wang frowned. "It's just a small matter. There's no need for money. Qingqing and I are friends." And future relatives!
Now Zhou Cai didn't know what to say.
The reward they had planned to give was something he and Hua Qingqing had discussed together. After all, finding a factory was quite time - consuming and energy - consuming. How could they let someone work for free?
Hua Qingqing spoke up to persuade Yang Wang to accept it.
"We're asking you for help. You've spent time and energy. You deserve this money. If you really don't want it, I'll give it to someone who can be in charge."
... What did she mean by someone who could be in charge?
Yang Wang's face started to turn red. "Fine, fine. Since you're willing to give it, I'll take the money for now."
On her way back, Hua Qingqing specifically detoured to the supply and marketing cooperative to tell Yu Linxiu.
Unexpectedly, she was called to a halt halfway.
"Qingqing?"
Hua Qingqing thought she had misheard. She pedaled her bike vigorously and didn't stop.
The voice called out two more times, getting louder each time.
This time, Hua Qingqing stopped. She turned around and looked back. She saw a woman with a ponytail, wearing a yellow shirt and carrying a vegetable basket running towards her happily.
At first, Hua Qingqing didn't recognize her. When the woman got closer, a familiar name popped up in her mind, Yu Jianhua.
Hua Qingqing immediately beamed.
"Auntie! Long time no see!"
Before Yu Jianhua got married, she was very kind to the original body. However, since the original body was a girl and wasn't favored by Grandma Fang, their situations were similar. But after all, Yu Jianhua was Grandma Fang's daughter, so her life was a bit better than the original body's. Every time Yu Jianhua had something to eat, she would secretly save some for the original body.
However, since Yu Jianhua got married, she didn't often go back to the Wuxing Production Brigade. She only came back during major festivals.
Grandma Fang often talked about her daughter who had married into the city, looking very proud.
As Yu Jianhua ran closer, Hua Qingqing finally got a clear look at her. She paused for a moment and then asked about something else.
"Auntie, what are you doing here?"
"I'm here to see Linxiu. I brought some things for her to take home."
As Yu Jianhua spoke, she sized up the girl in front of her. Seeing that her current state was much better than before, her face had gained some flesh, looking fair and tender. It was obvious that she was doing well.
She immediately felt relieved.
"Linxiu told me you got into No. 1 Middle School?"
Hua Qingqing nodded.
Yu Jianhua said several "good"s in a row. Then she reached into her pocket and took out three ten - yuan bills and stuffed them into the girl in front of her.
Hua Qingqing was just about to refuse when a pair of hands grabbed hers tightly. She couldn't help but look down. The long yellow sleeves were rolled up a bit, and she seemed to see a few bluish - purple bruises.
?
After Yu Jianhua stuffed the money into her, she withdrew her hand. Hua Qingqing didn't get a clear look. For a moment, she didn't know if she had seen it wrong.
Yu Jianhua said, "Take it. This money was meant for you. I heard from Linxiu that you started studying. I wanted to go back and see you, but I never had the time."
"Study hard. I'll go to your school to see you later."
Hua Qingqing nodded and asked where her aunt worked. She planned to go and visit later.
She remembered that Yu Jianhua worked in a wood factory. She had good grades in school and had a high - school diploma. She had entered the factory right after graduation and got a job position. She wasn't a temporary worker.
As soon as she finished speaking, Yu Jianhua's face stiffened slightly. She gently shook her head.
"No. I gave my job to your uncle. I'm enjoying life at home."
"Uncle already has a job, doesn't he?"
Hua Qingqing frowned.
Uncle Zeng He worked as a clerk in the steel - factory office. Why did he suddenly go to the wood factory?
Good grief. He had taken his wife's job!