Chapter 94: What Are You Planning?

Chapter 94: What Are You Planning?

Fu Zhengtu shook his head: "The fishing boats here are for deep-sea fishing, not for transporting goods. The cargo ships at the town's port are generally for long-distance shipping. Unless your products are sold overseas, there's no need for them."

Su Taotao took a deep breath, gazing at the ships floating on the endless sea, and suddenly felt a surge of ambition to conquer vast territories.

She pointed to the unknown distance and said, "Fu Zhengtu, one day, my products will cross this sea and be sold on the other side of the earth. Do you believe me?"

The midday sun generously bathed Su Taotao, making her already dazzlingly fair skin shine even more brilliantly.

Fu Zhengtu looked at her.

Su Taotao smiled at him, her beauty at that moment was breathtaking.

Fu Zhengtu slightly curved his lips and nodded: "I believe."

She was destined to shine; with the right opportunities, she could conquer the entire ocean.

Su Taotao briefly explained to Fu Zhengtu the locations and purposes of the constructions. The base had a professional construction team, and even for such simple factory buildings, a professional team was needed.

While Su Taotao spoke, Fu Zhengtu took notes, occasionally offering suggestions and refining her plans.

As soon as Su Taotao finished speaking, Fu Zhengtu had the sketch ready.

Su Taotao took the sketch he handed over and felt a bit embarrassed; it was even better than what she, a design major graduate from her previous life, could have drawn.

"Fu Zhengtu, is your talent for drawing skills also a family tradition of the Fu family?"

Fu Zhengtu didn't answer the question. Instead, looking at her sweaty nose, he adjusted her hat brim with a smile:

"It's really hot; let's go back. If you need to adjust the details, come back in the morning or evening."

It was really hot; Su Taotao couldn't handle being in the sun for too long.

Chenchen had been to the school before, but it was his first time in his uncle's classroom.

The fourth-grade students, who were supposed to be napping during lunch break, gathered around little Fu Haochen instead.

Fortunately, most of the students had gone home for lunch, otherwise, it would have been packed.

"Chenchen, you're so adorable, even fairer than your uncle."

"Look at Chenchen's eyelashes, so long, fluttering like little fans."

"Yes, yes, Chenchen looks like the porcelain doll I saw in a shop window in the capital."

...

After being surrounded for a while, Chenchen began to feel sleepy, rubbing his eyes and leaning listlessly into his uncle's arms, frowning at the noise.

Fu Yuanhang shooed the kids away, saying, "Chenchen is sleepy. Everyone, go rest and don't disturb him."

Fu Yuanhang carried Chenchen to a corner to sit: "Chenchen, take a nap. Will you stay with your uncle for the afternoon class or go back with your mom?"

Chenchen closed his eyes, mumbling sleepily: "Mommy~~"

Fu Yuanhang ruffled his soft hair, saying nothing.

Since his sister-in-law started taking care of him, Chenchen had become especially lovable, but it also came with some challenges.

Even he didn't like the feeling of being watched by a crowd, and Chenchen's personality was even more shy than his.

Although they all had good intentions, Fu Yuanhang hoped they would tone down their enthusiasm after a while, otherwise Chenchen would be even more reluctant to come to class with him.

When Su Taotao and Fu Zhengtu arrived at the school, Chenchen was already asleep.

The previously boisterous elementary students didn't dare make a sound.

Su Taotao was about to step forward to take Chenchen, but Fu Zhengtu beat her to it, softly saying, "I'll do it."

Su Taotao said to Fu Yuanhang, "Yuanhang, take a rest, don't go back at noon."

Fu Yuanhang had the same plan and told Su Taotao, "I'll play some ball with Uncle Mu and the others after school before heading back."

Su Taotao nodded, "Be careful."

Fu Yuanhang replied, "I will."

...

Fu Zhengtu carried Chenchen, while Su Taotao held an umbrella, and the family of three made their way home under the scorching sun.

At the doorstep, Su Taotao whispered, "Stay with Chenchen for a while, I'll go notify Auntie Zhong and Zhiqiu to come over for a meeting this afternoon."

Su Taotao was a go-getter and hated dragging her feet.

Fu Zhengtu glanced at the blazing sun overhead, his gaze meeting her sparkling eyes, and simply said, "Have some water before you go up."

Su Taotao was indeed thirsty. She went inside and quickly drank a glass of water, then went upstairs to find someone.

Auntie Zhong, who no longer took afternoon naps as she aged, was knitting on the first floor when Su Taotao knocked on her door.

She opened the door, pleasantly surprised to see Su Taotao, "Oh, Little Su, why are you here at this hot hour? It's too hot, come in, come in."

This was Su Taotao's first visit to Auntie Zhong's home.

Like Zhou Linglan, Auntie Zhong was diligent and loved cleanliness. Even though she kept a few chickens in the corner, there was no unpleasant smell in the yard, and everything was tidy.

Auntie Zhong was about to go inside to pour water for Su Taotao, but Su Taotao stopped her.

Su Taotao, always direct, skipped the small talk and said, "Auntie Zhong, come over to my place for a meeting later, there's something I need to discuss with you."

Auntie Zhong looked puzzled, "A meeting? With whom?"

The word "meeting" was quite unfamiliar to Auntie Zhong; it had been almost ten to twenty years since she last attended one.

Su Taotao nodded, "Yes, a meeting. Zhiqiu and Dongdong are probably still taking their afternoon nap, so I won't disturb them. After they wake up, bring them along to my place."

Auntie Zhong was even more confused, "So formal? Little Su, give me a hint, what's this about? You're making me nervous."

Su Taotao smiled, playing coy for the moment, "It's good news, especially if you're considering going back to work."

Auntie Zhong's eyes widened, almost jumping in surprise, "Work? What work?" She covered her mouth, "Did you visit Old Mo's workplace today? Did you hear about job openings?"

Su Taotao nodded, "Yes, I don't want to repeat myself, so bring Zhiqiu along, and I'll explain in detail then."

Auntie Zhong was thrilled, eager to follow Su Taotao back right away, nodding repeatedly, "Got it, I'll get Xia to come with me once Old Mo and Dongdong are up."

Auntie Zhong cheerfully waved Su Taotao off, then went to the bathroom to wash her face and tidy her hair and clothes in front of the mirror.

After coming out, she found the enamel cup with a lid, printed with double happiness (a traditional Chinese symbol of joy and good fortune), which had been hidden deep in the cabinet and never used before. It was a reward from her previous workplace, specifically for meetings. She hummed a tune that was completely out of tune, washed it over and over, and wiped it until it sparkled.

She didn’t even notice Mo Gong standing behind her.

“So happy? Did you find money?”

Mo Gong suddenly spoke, startling Auntie Zhong, who reached out to hit him: “How do you walk so quietly? You scared the life out of me!”

Mo Gong felt very wronged: “You were so engrossed in singing that you didn’t hear me calling you.”

Auntie Zhong beamed as she admired her spotless enamel cup. She asked Mo Gong, “How is it? You usually take this to meetings, right? And then brew some tea—that’s what makes a real meeting.”

Mo Gong looked puzzled: “My unit has enamel cups; I don’t need this one.”

Auntie Zhong: “I’ll use it for the meeting later.”

Mo Gong nearly tripped over his own feet: “What kind of meeting are you having?”

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