Chapter 150: The Advertisement Arrives

Chapter 150: The Advertisement Arrives

Ye Changning seemed to have underestimated Lu Hanchuan's influence.

When he went to pick a car, the assistant factory manager personally received him, and the tone was so polite it almost seemed like they were offering him a free car.

The factory had a wide variety of truck models, and Ye Changning finally chose a medium-sized truck that suited him.

The price was still within an acceptable range, so he declined the assistant factory manager's "kindness," proving through his actions that he wasn’t there to freeload.

The first thing Ye Changning did after buying the car was to find Ye Xiaoxiao to sign a contract.

He planned to haul a truckload of medicated patches south to sell.

"Third Brother, wait for Yu Gang's driving license to come through before heading back south together. You'll need someone to take turns driving on the road."

Ye Changning: "We might not necessarily sell them all the way in the south. Maybe we'll sell out on the way."

He really was a go-with-the-flow entrepreneur.

Ye Xiaoxiao brought Ye Changning to Rende Pharmacy and had Manager Ma draft a contract for him.

From then on, Ye Changning would receive a one percent commission for every medicated patch sold.

Moreover, he didn't need to pay upfront when getting goods from Rende Pharmacy, which was another form of getting a head start without upfront costs.

After signing the contract, Manager Ma called the warehouse manager, and Ye Changning was free to pick up the goods whenever he wanted.

Manager Ma gave Ye Xiaoxiao an intense look, "Comrade Ye, our ad will air on TV during the Lantern Festival."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "..."

What an honor indeed.

There was still some time before the Lantern Festival, and after Yu Gang passed his second driving test, Ye Changning left the capital.

Ye Changning couldn’t wait to start making money.

Before leaving, he reminded Ye Xiaoxiao, "Remember to keep a safe distance from men before marriage."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "Third Brother, you’re overthinking it."

Ye Changning looked at his silly sister with affection, "Just make sure to protect yourself."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "..."

Lu Hanchuan had to go back to the military base daily to take care of some business and usually came back at night.

Once Ye Changning left, the two of them had the place to themselves.

Ye Xiaoxiao considered going back to Song Guangjing or staying at the school.

"Why go back there? Is my place not good enough for you?"

Lu Hanchuan cupped his girlfriend’s face, insisting on an explanation.

Ye Xiaoxiao avoided his gaze: "Don’t take it personally. I just need to get to work."

Lu Hanchuan: "I’ll get you a driver."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "...How about you teach me how to drive instead?"

Lu Hanchuan gently pinched Ye Xiaoxiao's chattering lips, "Once school starts, we won't be able to see each other as often."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "..."

She couldn't resist a handsome guy acting all cute.

"Fine, I won't leave then."

Lu Hanchuan let go of Ye Xiaoxiao, "That's better. I'll take you to see the lanterns during the Lantern Festival."

Ye Xiaoxiao suddenly remembered something and her eyes widened.

Shouldn't we be at home waiting to watch the commercial that day? She hasn't seen the final cut yet, hopefully, it's not too cringy.

But she really wanted to see the lanterns; the commercial could wait.

As Ye Xiaoxiao was debating in her mind, Lu Hanchuan noticed his girlfriend's darting eyes, "Xiao Xiao, do you have something else planned?"

Ye Xiaoxiao quickly raised her hand, "No, I want to see the lanterns."

Lu Hanchuan chuckled, "Alright, I'll come home early that day."

...

On Lantern Festival day, Lu Hanchuan kept his word. He came home early, bringing back tangyuan and groceries.

Ye Xiaoxiao watched Lu Hanchuan bustling in the kitchen.

"How did you learn to cook?"

Lu Hanchuan: "I can't stand other people's cooking; I don't want to starve."

Ye Xiaoxiao wanted to see if she could help in the kitchen, but Lu Hanchuan handed her a head of garlic, "Go peel the garlic outside; it's too smoky in here."

Ye Xiaoxiao looked at the garlic in her hand, moved a small stool to sit by the kitchen door, peeling garlic while chatting, "You don't seem like the type who can cook."

Lu Hanchuan poured the stir-fried prawns into a plate, skillfully cleaned the wok, and started the next dish.

"Comrade Ye, don't judge a book by its cover."

"I'm not."

Ye Xiaoxiao set the peeled garlic aside and carried the dishes to the table.

Lu Hanchuan reminded her, "Be careful not to burn yourself."

Ye Xiaoxiao slowly walked to the table, safely placing the dishes, "I can manage such simple tasks."

Lu Hanchuan cooked five dishes: three meat dishes and two vegetable dishes.

He also made two bowls of tangyuan.

Lu Hanchuan: "Eating too many tangyuan can be overwhelming, just have a couple to be polite. I also made some rice."

Ye Xiaoxiao looked at the dishes on the table, "Wow, you're incredible, Comrade Lu."

If she had a phone, she would definitely share this on social media.

Lu Hanchuan placed a piece of spare rib into Ye Xiaoxiao's bowl, "Try this, Comrade Ye."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "It's delicious."

After the meal, Lu Hanchuan took Ye Xiaoxiao out for a walk to help with digestion.

Most streets in the capital were lined with strings of red lanterns.

The two arrived at a lantern fair.

Many stalls were set up on-site, offering all sorts of snacks and trinkets.

Ye Xiaoxiao even caught a whiff of stinky tofu.

What!

Is stinky tofu already popular in the capital?

Lu Hanchuan held Ye Xiaoxiao's hand tightly, their fingers tightly interlocked.

"Do you want to eat some?"

Ye Xiaoxiao quickly shook her head, "I don't want to eat it."

She didn't like eating things with strange smells.

Lu Hanchuan bought her a lantern, the kind made with waxed paper.

Ye Xiaoxiao looked around, "Isn't this for children?"

Moreover, the place for the candle inside wasn't stable, so it couldn't be lit in crowded areas.

If lit, it could easily start a fire.

Lu Hanchuan: "Aren't you a child?"

Ye Xiaoxiao really wanted to say that if she were a child, then Comrade Lu would be guilty of kidnapping.

Next to the snack street, there were performances: stilt walking, yangko dancing, drumming, and gonging, making it all very lively.

The crowd was thick, and Ye Xiaoxiao and Lu Hanchuan were pressed close together.

Ye Xiaoxiao glanced up at the distant dragon lantern, "That dragon lantern is huge."

The craftsmanship was incredibly intricate.

Lu Hanchuan: "Let's buy one and hang it up at home."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "It doesn't really match your taste."

Lu Hanchuan hugged Ye Xiaoxiao, "Tastes can change at any time."

Ye Xiaoxiao glanced up at Lu Hanchuan, his profile half-hidden in the shadows, the other side sharp and well-defined.

"What about your taste in choosing a girlfriend?"

Lu Hanchuan had a strong survival instinct, "That doesn't depend on my taste, but on my heart, and my heart won't change."

Ye Xiaoxiao couldn't help but laugh, "You're quick on the draw."

Around 10 p.m., someone set off some fireworks in the square.

After they watched the fireworks, Ye Xiaoxiao and Lu Hanchuan went home.

It was already very late. After returning home, Lu Hanchuan told Ye Xiaoxiao, "You should get some sleep..."

But Ye Xiaoxiao flipped on the TV.

"Still up?"

Lu Hanchuan checked the time. By this time, Xiao Xiao would usually be asleep.

Ye Xiaoxiao wanted to see if her advertisement was on.

She glanced up and saw that Lu Hanchuan hadn't gone to his room either.

"Get some rest. Night."

Lu Hanchuan: "??"

As he was wondering, a familiar voice suddenly came from the TV.

A youthful and beautiful female student held a whitening cream in her hands, making a striking impression.