Chapter 204: I’ve Never Met a Woman This Feisty Before

Chapter 204: I’ve Never Met a Woman This Feisty Before

The whole factory was on the same page. Aunt Qin and Chen Pingguo took the kids back to the classroom.

Dongdong kept bugging Chenchen, saying Su Taotao mentioned Chenchen was home, so Dongdong insisted on going back to find him.

Xia Zhiqiu dug up the agreements and rules for Su Taotao, took an hour off, and brought Dongdong back to find Chenchen.

The workers quickly processed the substandard coconut candies made with discarded coconut meat. They turned some into finished products, skipping the packaging altogether, and prepared a large bag for Su Taotao.

Auntie Zhong was puzzled why Su Taotao wanted these unqualified coconut candies, so she asked.

Su Taotao said, "Naturally, it’s to let the leaders taste the products made under Comrade Liu’s leadership. Let the results do the talking. Otherwise, they might turn around and accuse me of being intolerant. With their power, who’d listen to me?"

Auntie Zhong nodded, "Right, right, Director Su’s got it all figured out. Should I go with you? An extra person means an extra voice. I may not be great at much, but I can sure argue my point."

Su Taotao shook her head, "No need. I’m just there to get answers, not to fight."

Auntie Zhong asked, "The base is way out there. How are you getting there?"

Su Taotao thought about it—it was indeed a good question.

In those days, drivers were seen as skilled labor. Although there was no strict enforcement of licenses, one still needed a license to drive legally. Most folks didn’t go to driving schools—they learned from a carpenter, who would also teach them car repair.

Some carpenters worried about teaching their apprentices too much, fearing they might lose their own jobs. They’d only teach bits and pieces, taking years to fully train their apprentices in both driving and repair skills before they could take the test for a license. This was quite common.

For someone like Su Taotao, it was assumed she already knew how to drive, and the unit would provide a license for her to take the test and drive legally.

There was a truck sitting idle in the cafeteria, but the problem was that Su Taotao hadn’t obtained her driver’s license yet. Although enforcement wasn’t strict, and driving within the island wasn’t a big deal, being law-abiding, she couldn’t just drive without a license.

Just as Su Taotao was struggling with this, a loud, over-the-top voice cut in:

"Sis Su, my dear, my Director Su, you’re finally back! I dropped the ball with our factory. I’m guilty, but I had no choice. Can you forgive me? Wuwuwuwu..."

Su Taotao: "..."

Well, speak of the devil, a driver just showed up!

But she really felt like kicking him away. What’s going on?

Before Xiao Lu could reach Su Taotao, Auntie Zhong had already pulled him aside, "Mind your manners!"

Su Taotao shoved the items into his arms, "Drive me to the base. Save the tears for the bosses."

Xiao Lu reflexively caught the items Su Taotao handed him, and the clever joker immediately understood, "Alright, I’ll serve Sis Su to the death!"

Su Taotao walked out first, "Shut up!"

On the way, Xiao Lu spilled how the bosses "heartlessly" moved him out of the factory, assigned him to serve foreigners as a 24-hour butler, and even cut down his bathroom breaks.

He also told how they carefully set Liu up to take charge, leaving him no chance to even send a warning to Su Taotao...

As he spoke, he was practically in tears, laying it on thick about how miserable he was.

Su Taotao, who hadn’t slept well on the train, closed her eyes to rest, listening to his exaggerated and embellished story without interrupting.

She even dozed off, using his rambling as a lullaby, and only woke up when Xiao Lu finished registering at the base.

Xiao Lu carried the items, eagerly following behind Su Taotao.

Su Taotao took the items and said, "Wait for me in the car; I’ll be quick, and then you can drive me back."

Xiao Lu looked at her eagerly, "Don’t you need me to back you up? I’ve got a way with words, you know."

Su Taotao’s eye twitched—like anyone needed reminding how sharp his tongue was.

"No need, just wait here."

Xiao Lu had no choice, but sitting still wasn’t his thing. Of course not. Before long, he was striking up a conversation with the soldier at the base gate.

It had been a while since Su Taotao had been here, and she nearly forgot the way.

Today, Zhou Weining was manning the office front desk.

Zhou Weining hadn’t seen Su Taotao for a while either, and she instinctively glanced behind her, "Little angel… I mean, where’s Chenchen?"

Chenchen didn’t like being called ‘little angel.’

Chenchen’s mom was as stunning as ever—no, even more so!

Su Taotao replied, "He’s at home playing. I need to see Zheng Yuantu—could you let him know?"

Zhou Weining said, "Director Liu is in there, so you might have to wait a little."

Su Taotao raised an eyebrow, "Director Liu’s here? Perfect, I was hoping to see him too. If they’re both here, even better."

Su Taotao walked in as she spoke.

Zhou Weining blinked her big round eyes and hurried after her, "Wait, wait, Zheng Yuantu’s in a meeting—you can’t just barge in."

Su Taotao didn’t push her, "Go knock and ask if I can come in."

Zhou Weining was just filling in at the front desk today and, honestly, didn’t know the rules well.

She gathered her courage and knocked.

"Come in."

Zhou Weining poked her head in, "Zheng Yuantu, Chenchen’s mom—I mean, Comrade Su Taotao—is here. She says she needs to talk to you and Director Liu. Can she come in?"

Zheng Yuantu and Director Liu exchanged a glance, momentarily stunned.

Director Liu said, "Well, she just sent our people packing, and now she’s got the nerve to show up here herself. I’ve seen my share of tough cookies, but a woman this bold? That’s a first. Fu’s got good taste, picking such a fine wife!"

The door swung open with a thud.

Zhou Weining, still clutching the door handle, almost face-planted.

Su Taotao walked in, radiant. Fresh from a shower and a nap, she was glowing, her beauty stunning.

"Thanks for the compliment, Director Liu. I think Fu’s got great taste too. But calling me bold? I’m not so sure about that."

Su Taotao found a chair and sat down confidently, "You don’t mind if I sit, do you? Or does Director Liu think I should stand to report to him?"

Zheng Yuantu smiled and said, "Sit down."

At the same time, he waved at Zhou Weining, who was still clutching the door handle in shock, signaling her to leave.

This was a once-in-a-lifetime drama, and Zhou Weining was dying to stay and watch, but as a nobody, she didn’t dare ask. Reluctantly, she left.

As she closed the door, she left it slightly ajar, eavesdropping—or rather, soaking up the drama.