Chapter 315 It’s Not Your Turn to Worry

Chapter 315: None of Your Business

Due to the factory matters, Jiang Yu returned home feeling down.

Just then, Lai Liuzi showed up, trying to get them to come along to Xing County.

"What are we going to Xing County for?"

Lai Liuzi smiled, "I've just partnered with the canteen of the flour factory, and I want to see if we can buy some cattle and sheep in Xing County. It's my first time collaborating with them, and I don't want to embarrass myself. I heard many people there grow mulberry trees, and it's just the season for tangy and sweet mulberries."

Jiang Yu was practically drooling at the thought.

"Let’s hit the road! When are we leaving?"

Lai Liuzi said, "This afternoon. Tie Niu and I have borrowed a tractor, and we can leave anytime."

No time to waste—Jiang Yu quickly got He Tingyue to help pack up.

This trip wasn't a day trip; they would be gone for at least two or three days.

The folks in the courtyard watched as Jiang Yu's family carried luggage out and locked their house, naturally curious.

"Jiang Yu, where are you off to this time?" Aunt Xu asked.

Jiang Yu smiled, "We're going to Xing County. I heard there are lots of mulberries there, so we're going to pick some."

Aunt Xu: "...Are Zhengdong and Lilan going too?"

"Yes, I've taken leave for them, for three days."

Aunt Xu was even more puzzled: "I’m not trying to lecture you, but you and Little He don’t have salaries now. Can't you just stay put at home? Doesn't going out cost money?"

Jiang Yu replied, "Of course it costs money. Why would we go out if it didn’t? Aunt Xu, don’t worry, our family won’t let the children go hungry. We’re not oxen or horses, after all; we need a good mix of work and play. Going out more is good for the kids too."

Aunt Xu shook her head repeatedly, thinking that Jiang Yu was just lazy and greedy.

Even the kids are picking up her habits.

"I can’t help but notice that Jiang Yu doesn’t seem worried at all," Lin Hongxia muttered at the doorway.

Aunt Xu agreed wholeheartedly: "Exactly! She eats and drinks as she pleases, not missing a day. She’s living even better than before."

Lin Hongxia sneered, "Mark my words. When they run out of money, Little He’s going to regret this."

These words, Jiang Yu couldn’t hear.

They rode the tractor all the way to Xing County.

Lai Liuzi had obtained a permit from the flour factory and, using the excuse of collecting goods, they had no trouble along the way.

He had been here several times before and was quite familiar with the area.

This time, they stayed with a local family.

Jiang Yu gave them five yuan as an accommodation fee, and everyone was pleased.

"Are we heading up the mountain to hunt?" He Feiyan hadn't forgotten the last time He Tingyue hunted four wild boars and was hoping to run into a herd of wild boars herself.

Jiang Yu shook her head with a smile, "Not this time. There’s plenty of cattle and sheep around here; we won’t go without meat."

Since we’re here, we might as well make the most of it.

Hunting is fun, but it’s exhausting. Every time they come down from the mountain, Jiang Yu feels like she’s been through the wringer.

Might as well enjoy the nice weather and explore Xing County.

Jiang Yu and her family enjoyed themselves in Xing County, unaware that someone in the city was desperately waiting for her return.

This all started when Zhou Xue blocked Engineer Xie from seeking Jiang Yu's help.

They couldn’t understand the manual, and the imported comber had undergone significant performance improvements. Relying solely on experience for adjustments greatly delayed progress.

With the three-day deadline set by Shao Jiakang approaching and the comber adjustment progress not even halfway, Engineer Xie was on edge.

He came by repeatedly, only to find no one home.

After asking Aunt Xu, he learned that Jiang Yu and her family were not at home.

He couldn’t help but complain to Zhou Xue: "What are we supposed to do now? Delaying the adjustment progress means all subsequent work will be postponed! If the factory holds us accountable, will you take responsibility?"

Zhou Xue slammed the table hard, her palms numb from the impact, her eyes burning with anger.

"I’ll take responsibility! Engineer Xie, I warned you before that Jiang Yu's identity is sensitive and she shouldn't be involved in this matter. Did you just brush off my warning?"

Engineer Xie was furious: "Then get me someone who can understand the manual!"

Zhou Xue lowered her eyes, she was at a loss.

"I'll try to get the factory to give us a few more days. But one thing, you’re not to seek Jiang Yu's help!"

However, Engineer Xie's obvious dissatisfaction gave Zhou Xue a sense of urgency.

If she didn't find a way to keep Jiang Yu down, Jiang Yu would eventually rise to prominence.

Jiang Yu was completely unaware of what was happening at the second factory.

Her family enjoyed themselves in Xing County for three days before heading home.

The family walked into the compound, dusty but lively, clearly having had a good time.

Jiang Yu also brought back a basket of fresh mulberries, though the bottom ones were nearly crushed from the bumpy journey.

She shared some with the neighbors in the compound and saved the rest for making wine.

Aunt Xu was eyeing the milk Jiang Yu brought back, but Jiang Yu had no intention of selling it.

"Jiang Yu, someone has been looking for you the last couple of days."

Jiang Yu stopped in her tracks, "Aunt Xu, who was looking for me?"

Aunt Xu said, "Engineer Xie from the second factory stopped by several times. Your brother also came, and so did Xiao Fang, the canteen purchaser."

Rumor had it that the canteen food had been so poor recently that the employees were complaining.

Xiao Fang was fed up with the complaints and had been complained about several times. He wanted to ask Jiang Yu to intercede again and have Lai Liuzi send some meat.

Even the best chef can't cook without ingredients. With no meat in the factory, even the most skilled chef could only sigh.

Jiang Yu raised her eyebrows, without a word, and took the mulberries inside.

Of the three people Xu Lihua just mentioned, apart from Jiang Ye, the other two were not worth her concern.

Shortly after, He Feiyan came in from outside.

She had her own methods for getting information; just by asking around, she could find out what had happened during the days they were away.

"They say the newly imported machines haven't been properly debugged yet."

Jiang Yu paused her actions and looked up at her: "What's going on?"

The comber had been in the factory for some time now.

He Feiyan: "The manual is entirely in English, and no one at the factory can understand it."

Jiang Yu frowned, "So Engineer Xie approached me about the manual?"

"Most likely."

He Feiyan watched her get up and wipe her hands, puzzled, 'Sister-in-law, where are you headed?'

"I'm going to the factory to take a look. If no one can understand the manual, how can the machine be put into production? This is just a waste of time!"

As Jiang Yu spoke, she walked out. He Feiyan initially wanted to stop her but eventually decided not to say anything.

Jiang Yu had always been dedicated and passionate about her work. The comber was something she personally introduced, and the entire process felt like watching a child grow up. How could she bear to abandon it?

Riding her bicycle all the way to the Second State Cotton Mill, Jiang Yu finally met with Engineer Xie. Before they could say much, they were interrupted by Zhou Xue and Shao Jiakang.

The two approached quickly, especially Zhou Xue, who directly stepped between them, preventing any further conversation.

"Jiang Yu, you keep ignoring my warnings. What exactly are you trying to do?" Her eyes narrowed sharply as she challenged Jiang Yu.

Jiang Yu raised her chin, her gaze intense: "That's precisely what I want to ask you! No one at the factory can understand the machine's manual, which is directly delaying the debugging process. Every day of delay pushes the entire production line back another day. Can you take responsibility for that?"

Shao Jiakang smirked coldly, "She can't, but I can. Jiang Yu, your current position is too sensitive. Until the investigation is over, it's best you stay away from the Second State Cotton Mill, to avoid any negative impact."

"But what about the comber...?"

Shao Jiakang pressed his hand down, his expression darkening.

"Jiang Yu, the vast Second State Cotton Mill can run without anyone, including you. If there are any problems at the factory, we'll take care of them. It's not your concern for now."

Engineer Xie opened his mouth to speak several times but, at Shao Jiakang's words, closed it again, silenced.

Jiang Yu's face tightened as she took a deep breath and had no choice but to turn and leave.

Zhou Xue's lips twisted into a smug smirk.