Chapter 229 You’re So Clever, Fu Zhengtu!

Chapter 229 You're So Clever, Fu Zhengtu!

Fu Zhengtu fixed his gaze on Su Taotao: "We still haven’t taken our wedding photos."

Su Taotao was speechless.

Is this still the same Fu, buried in his research and oblivious to everything else? Is it? Is it?

Chenchen looked at his father curiously: "Daddy, what are wedding photos?"

Fu Zhengtu said: "They’re photos of me and your mom."

"Ah," Chenchen suddenly understood, "Mommy and I also have wedding photos."

Fu Zhengtu: "..."

Su Taotao couldn’t stop laughing and pinched Chenchen’s cheek:

"The photos we took aren’t wedding photos. Only the photos taken when Mommy and Daddy got married are called wedding photos."

Chenchen blinked and nodded: "Then, Mommy, when did you and Daddy get married?"

Su Taotao said: "We got married before you were born, but we didn’t take photos, so we’re doing it now."

"Ah," Chenchen understood again and said, "Then can you add me to the photos?"

Su Taotao smiled and kissed Chenchen: "Yes, I’ll take one with Daddy, and then another with you and your uncle."

Chenchen’s big eyes curved. "Okay!"

"Daddy, have you seen the photos of me and Mommy?"

Fu Zhengtu thought of the photo and the misunderstanding caused by the phrase "my son," and nodded with a subtle expression: "I’ve seen them," he said with a slight nod.

Su Taotao said to Chenchen: "He’s seen them, but he didn’t realize you were his son."

Chenchen looked at his father: "Huh?"

Fu Zhengtu looked at Su Taotao guiltily: "I’m sorry," he said, looking guilty.

Su Taotao lifted her chin: "Tell your son," she insisted.

Fu Zhengtu patted the child’s forehead: "I’m sorry."

Chenchen generously waved his small, chubby hand: "It’s okay. It’s been a long time. I didn’t recognize you as my Daddy."

Fu Zhengtu: "You’ve never seen me, so of course you wouldn’t know I’m your father."

Su Taotao couldn’t stop laughing.

...

Finally, Fu Zhengtu brought the camera, and the family of four, along with Xiao Lu, Su Taotao’s right-hand man, left the island.

Xiao Lu took the wheel, while Fu Zhengtu sat in the passenger seat.

Su Taotao sat in the back with the two children.

Chenchen had his own child seat, and today was his first time using it. Chenchen was "strapped" into the seat, kicking his short legs, looking utterly adorable.

Lu Zhu glanced at the family of four in the rearview mirror, suddenly feeling superfluous.

As for why the imposing Fu was sitting in the passenger seat,

he didn't dare to ask, nor did he dare to speculate.

The chatterbox Lu Zhu instantly turned into aloof Little Lu, his gaze steady, sitting upright with a serious demeanor that even Su Taotao couldn't help but look at him a few times more.

"Have you brought all the documents?" Su Taotao asked Little Lu.

Little Lu nodded: "Yes, everything is ready, and I've already contacted them. We can go straight there to discuss."

Su Taotao leaned back lazily in her seat: "They don't mind working overtime on the weekend?"

Little Lu shook his head: "No, they're very welcoming. If the factory is built, it will help solve many employment issues locally. They are grateful to us, especially the young people of appropriate age who are eager to find jobs. It's a win-win situation."

Su Taotao nodded: "Mutually beneficial, indeed. The leaders have high awareness."

Su Taotao reached out and patted Fu Zhengtu's shoulder: "Are you familiar with the town's terrain? Which location would be more suitable if we were to build the factory?"

At that moment, the car had just left the bridge, and on the other side was a small hill separated from the base by a bridge, covered with an endless expanse of coconut groves.

Fu Zhengtu thought for a moment and pointed to the coconut groves:

"Here, behind the hill is a vast plain. The barren sandy soil is unsuitable for crops, making it ideal for building a factory;

the area is large enough, so no matter how much we want to expand the factory in the future, we won't need to relocate;

moreover, it's close to the base, making it convenient for access and transportation."

Thirdly, this coconut grove is in peak harvest season, so you can maximize its value. The government will appreciate your efforts."

Xiao Lu looked at Fu, surprised. Is he always this chatty with his wife?

Fu Zhengtu shot him a look: "Eyes on the road."

Xiao Lu shut his mouth, sat up straight, and focused on driving.

Honestly, when Su Taotao brought this up, Xiao Lu had been wondering the same thing.

He’d considered a few spots, but none matched up to Fu Zhengtu’s suggestion.

Typical Fu—nothing ever stumps him.

Su Taotao took out a map and looked at it. It seemed there was no other place more suitable than this.

She asked to get a clearer picture before finalizing the land allocation.

"What’s your take, Xiao Lu?" Su Taotao asked.

Xiao Lu wasn’t expecting Su Taotao to call on him.

He nodded: "I agree—this spot is perfect."

Su Taotao circled the spot on the map with a flourish: "Let’s go with Fu’s pick—this is it."

Su Taotao sighed to herself. Land was practically worthless these days. If it were in the future, who knows how much money it would take to build a factory on this land.

The scenery here is comparable to a future ultra-five-star seaside hotel. Putting a factory here feels like a waste.

Fu Zhengtu added, "Let’s also see if we can install a conveyor belt to transport the coconuts directly from the hill to the foot of the hill, eliminating manual labor. This could significantly reduce transportation costs."

Su Taotao's eyes lit up like a lightbulb: "Yes, absolutely!"

If it weren’t for the formal setting, she would have wanted to give Fu Zhengtu a big kiss.

So smart, no wonder he’s the father of a genius—his mind is razor-sharp!

Su Taotao took the chance, leaning on the back of Fu Zhengtu's chair, brushing his jawline, and said with a smile:

"So, the factory and conveyor belt designs are all yours, Fu. No objections, right?"

Fu Zhengtu smiled slightly: "No, I don’t."

Xiao Lu caught a glimpse of Su Taotao’s bold move in the rearview mirror and was utterly shocked. That was like poking a bear!

Xiao Lu’s mind raced, thinking about how to save the situation if Fu got angry.

Unexpectedly, Fu actually smiled!

Sis Su, a true queen of the food chain—impressive!

Su Taotao got more and more excited: "If the coconuts break while rolling down the hill, we’ll save on cutting labor too. It’s a win-win!"

Fu Zhengtu smiled and said, "Slowing them down is tricky, but speeding them up is simple. We can add a tool similar to a blade at the bottom, so when they roll down, they’ll split in two."

"We can set up multiple conveyor belts at varying speeds to transport the young coconuts that don’t need to be cracked."

Su Taotao was sold on the idea: "You’re so smart, Fu Zhengtu! Let’s do it this way."

Fu Zhengtu paused and then added, "If we could get a machine to peel, shell, slice, and wash the coconuts, it could greatly reduce labor and time costs."

Su Taotao agreed deeply: "Yes, as technology advances, automation is inevitable. This will depend on brilliant researchers like Fu."

Fu Zhengtu used to think it was hard to find a friend who was on the same wavelength as him, let alone a partner, so he had never fantasized about it.

Yet, how lucky he was that Su Taotao was that partner who resonated with him. He looked at her sparkling eyes in the rearview mirror and said with a smile, "I’ll try my best."

Even though it wasn’t his field, designing these machines was no big deal.