kingnovel Chapter 462 Everyone works for their own purposes
Chapter 462 Everyone works for their own purposes
Zhuang Chaoying went to the printing factory that day to pick up the advertisement he had ordered in advance.
On June 22nd, after the house renovation was completed, I deliberately let it air out for a week to let the paint smell dissipate.
At this time, taking advantage of the time when the cotton mill primary school let out, they stood at the school gate, holding flyers in their hands, ready to promote their after-school care program to parents and students.
In this day and age, it is difficult for elementary school students from preschool to sixth grade, who still wear keys around their necks, to eat lunch. This is a problem that many dual-income families need to solve.
Because parents are at work and don't have time to rush back to cook for their children at noon, and elementary school only has three classes in the afternoon and ends at 3:20 pm, parents are still at get off work and there is no one to supervise their children's homework and cook for them. The emergence of after-school care has greatly solved the practical problems of dual-income families.
Most of the cotton mill workers knew Huang Ling and Song Ying.
They saw the two men standing at the door handing out flyers and went up to talk to them.
"Team Leader Huang, have you set up a small catering service at your home?"
Huang Ling smiled and waved her hand. "I'm not at the factory anymore, just call me Huang Ling. Our after-school care center provides lunch and dinner, lunch costs 80 cents. After dinner, we can also supervise the children's homework. You can all take a look."
Song Ying was also handing out flyers with a big smile, enthusiastically introducing the program. "Our after-school care program provides lunch and dinner, and we even supervise homework in the evening. Lunch costs only 80 cents, and dinner plus tutoring costs 1.5 yuan. We also provide homework assistance, answer questions, and have top teachers from No. 1 Middle School tutor you. Each meal includes a dish and a soup, with both meat and vegetables, and we guarantee it's clean and hygienic."
Someone else asked, "Song Ying, you've started a after-school care program too?"
Song Ying answered happily, "It's a joint venture between Sister Ling and me."
“You and Huang Ling have a really good relationship. Okay, I'll help you spread the word. Now that the factory is generating revenue, as long as you pay the tuition fee, you can attend the factory primary school. Some children live far away and usually bring their own lunch. If there were a small canteen, it would be much more convenient for them.”
"That's right, your two families have good feng shui. Four college students. Out of so many people in the factory, only your family has students who got into university and became provincial top scorers. You're a living advertisement. We'll help you promote your business."
"If these elementary school students come to your house for dinner, Teacher Zhuang can also help tutor them with their homework. It's a good deal."
Huang Ling and Song Ying quickly expressed their gratitude. "Thank you, thank you."
The flyers had an immediate effect after they were distributed.
Soon, students started coming over for lunch.
From the initial five people, the number grew to eighteen in just three days.
Every morning, Zhuang Chaoying and Lin Wufeng would ride their tricycle to the market to buy groceries.
Lin Wufeng rode the bike there, and Zhuang Chaoying rode it back.
Children are the future hope of our country, like delicate flower buds. We must never feed them rotten vegetables, and we will never do anything against our conscience.
Therefore, when buying vegetables, they carefully select each one.
On the way back, Zhuang Chaoying rode the tricycle with all her might, while Lin Wufeng sat in the back.
"Professor Zhuang, you are now the most highly educated person in our department."
Zhuang Chaoying replied as she rode her bike. "This is just a simple postgraduate training program, nothing compared to your proper undergraduate degree, Engineer Lin. How's the microwave oven research at the factory going? I haven't had time to go over lately. Did Lao An like the calligraphy I gave him?"
Lin Wufeng laughed heartily and put his hand on his shoulder.
"Old Zhuang, you're just too modest! Forget about the training, the diploma is in your hands, that's real skill!"
He tightened his grip slightly as he spoke. "The microwave oven project is progressing very quickly. We've already made the samples, and once the testing and inspections pass, we can start production immediately!"
Zhuang Chaoying wiped the sweat from her forehead with one hand. The tricycle rolled over the protruding stones on the road, making their conversation tremble.
He tilted his head and glanced at Lin Wufeng, who was full of vigor in the truck bed.
"Old Lin, if you manage to develop a microwave oven, you have to bring one back. The after-school program needs to heat up meals every day, and this new gadget will save a lot of trouble."
"Do you even need to say this?"
Lin Wufeng patted him on the back. "I know! As soon as the first batch of prototypes rolls off the production line, I'll be the first to bring one home!"
"That calligraphy you gave to Director An really pleased him! He even told me after the meeting yesterday that once the project is finished, he absolutely has to take you out for a couple of drinks!"
"Then let's wait for his banquet!" Zhuang Chaoying accelerated, and the tricycle sped up the gentle slope. Lin Wufeng jumped off and pushed the tricycle up the hill.
Once he reached the downhill section, he jumped back up.
"Old Lin, you have to go back to work at the factory later. From now on, I'll take care of buying groceries in the mornings. I don't have a job right now, so I have plenty of time. I can take care of the kids and write articles when I have some free time. I'm a pretty free man."
"Old Zhuang, you don't need to feel sorry for me. I usually get up early to buy groceries anyway, it's a habit. We're both doing our own thing now, both for our wives, so don't stop me from showing off, okay?"
Zhuang Chaoying was amused by him and burst into laughter, then pedaled the wheel a few times.
"Haha, okay! We'll go with you then, so we can shop for groceries together and keep each other company."
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At Shanghai Jiao Tong University's Minhang campus, Xiang Pengfei, having finished his exams, was packing his luggage.
Just then, a shout came from downstairs. "Pengfei, you have a phone call."
"Here I am!" Xiang Pengfei quickly zipped up his luggage and rushed downstairs.
After a short while, the phone rang again.
Xiang Pengfei quickly answered the phone. "Hello."
Lin Dongzhe's familiar voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Pengfei, this is Lin Dongzhe. You've finished your exams, right? Are you going back to your province or Suzhou?"
Xiang Pengfei had already expected this kid to call. "I'm going back to Suzhou, but I won't be going back with you guys this time. I need to take Xiao Zhou home first. You guys can go back after your exams, don't worry about me."
Lin Dongzhe gave instructions over the phone.
"Okay, tell Zhang Wanqing that we'll go back to Suzhou together at nine o'clock tomorrow morning. My brother and sister-in-law's project isn't finished yet, so Xiaoting and I will take care of Zhang Wanqing. That's all. Give me a call before you go back to Suzhou, and I'll pick you up on my motorcycle."
"it is good."
Then hung up the phone.
At this moment, Xiang Pengfei returned to his dormitory, picked up his packed luggage, and went straight to the girls' dormitory where Zhang Wanqing was.
He asked Zhang Wanqing's roommate to pass on a message, informing her of her return date to Suzhou the next day, and then turned to find Zhou Yaqin.
Less than ten minutes later, Zhou Yaqin, with her ponytail, came downstairs, carrying her luggage with a cheerful smile and waving. "Let's go."
"Let's go!" Xiang Pengfei immediately went to meet her and took the bag from her hand.
"I'll get it for you."
Like any ordinary campus couple, the two walked on opposite sides of the road, their eyes filled with shyness, avoiding eye contact.
As soon as they left the school, Zhou Yaqin saw Xiang Pengfei carrying a bag in each hand, his forehead covered in sweat. She went up to him, affectionately hooked her arm around his, took a handkerchief from her pocket, wiped the sweat from his brow, and gently asked, "Pengfei, are you tired?"
Feeling Xiao Zhou's intimate gesture, Xiang Pengfei instantly felt energized, raised his head, and said with great enthusiasm.
"I'm not tired. I could carry two more duffel bags."
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