Chapter 236: Fully Understand
Lu Zhonglin felt like he was dreaming.
He had always wanted to join the key research team, but because of his straightforward personality, he had been sidelined and never got the chance.
Who would have thought that today, with Little Su’s help, his wish would finally come true!
And that Liu Junhua—he had made things difficult for him many times. Though Lu Zhonglin was angry, he couldn’t outtalk him and could only swallow his grievances.
Seeing Liu Junhua being rendered speechless by Little Su—it felt incredibly satisfying!
He wanted to say a few words of thanks, but for a moment didn’t know how to express it.
His face flushed red, looking very awkward.
At this moment, Su He said apologetically:
“Uncle Lu, I heard just now that your lab mice are having diarrhea issues. I was so focused on promoting our feed that I spoke to Director Wu without consulting you first. You’re not upset with me, are you?”
Lu Zhonglin quickly replied, “Little Su, how could I be upset?! I should be thanking you!
I know you were helping me. I don’t even know what to say. From now on, just treat me as your own uncle—if you ever need help, just say the word. I’ll definitely do my best!”
Director Tian laughed. “Alright, alright, we’re all family—no need for such formalities. Come, let’s go upstairs and take a look at the rooms.”
Director Tian felt especially proud.
His secretary had helped Zhonglin, which basically meant he had helped Zhonglin!
And thinking about saving on accommodation and meals, he couldn’t stop smiling.
The four of them went up to the third-floor suites. Though they couldn’t compare with foreign guest hotels, they were much better than ordinary rooms.
Lu Zhonglin suggested taking them out for a meal, but Principal Chen said:
“Zhonglin, no need. We brought some food—just a quick bite and some rest will do.”
Director Tian added, “Yes, Zhonglin, we’ll be in the capital for several days. No need to rush for one meal. You should go rest too.”
Lu Zhonglin nodded. “Then I’ll come back tonight and treat you all to dinner. It’s reimbursed by the institute anyway—don’t stand on ceremony.”
After Lu Zhonglin left, Principal Chen finally spoke to Su He:
“Little Su, you’re not actually from the Jin Qiao Vegetable Processing Factory. How are you going to handle this? What are you going to supply to the institute?”
Director Tian also nodded. “Exactly—aren’t you just empty-handedly taking advantage of the situation?”
Su He grinned. “I wasn’t before—but I will be soon! I’ll take a nap first. After I wake up, I’ll call Director Lu from Jin Qiao, and it’ll be settled.”
Principal Chen: “……”
Director Tian: “……”
The two exchanged glances.
Forget it—this girl clearly has a plan. No point worrying unnecessarily.
None of them were very hungry, so they just ate some dry rations.
Back in her room, Su He washed her face and lay down. The guesthouse didn’t have good enough conditions for a proper bath.
As soon as she lay down, the trading system popped up.
[Host, you’re about to meet your boyfriend. Shouldn’t you buy him a gift? I have a full range of products at fair prices…]
Su He yawned. “No need. I’ll just give him two packs of instant noodles.”
The system: Never seen such a stingy host!
Being stingy with me is one thing—but even with your boyfriend?!
He sent you so much money—can’t you be a bit generous? Maybe help me hit some KPIs?!
Just as it was thinking this, Su He said, “Doggie, are you secretly calling me stingy?”
The light screen flickered.
[N-no! Frugality is a virtue! And men shouldn’t be spoiled! I understand—fully understand!]
Su He yawned again. “You don’t get it. It’s the thought that counts. These noodles—I carried them here myself. He’ll definitely be touched.”
The system: …Wasn’t it Director Tian who carried them?
Su He continued, “The noodles are just the appetizer. Now that I’m in the capital, of course I’ll take him to the department store.
Then I’ll pick a gift based on what he likes. We’ll stroll in the park, watch a movie, hold hands…”
The system: …Is this something I get to hear for free?!
[Host, when are you actually going to see your boyfriend? You haven’t even told him you’re in the capital!]
“Tell him? Then there’s no surprise! I’ll call him after I finish my business.”
The system: …So in your mind, dating isn’t even important business?
Fair enough—nothing beats chasing KPIs!
I’ll just stay single forever. No one gets my little treasury or my KPIs!
Just then, Su He lazily said:
“Doggie, I talked with you for so long—how about you give me a vanilla ice cream?”
The system: “……”
Which one of us is the dog?!
Still, it obediently gave her a vanilla ice cream.
From past painful experience, if it refused, it would lose far more than just one ice cream.
After finishing it, Su He happily went to sleep.
The light screen above her flickered with garbled text before disappearing.
She slept for over an hour and woke up refreshed.
She noticed that ever since coming here, her stamina and energy were better than in her previous life. She hadn’t even caught a cold once.
After another half hour, she knocked on the door of the neighboring suite.
“I’m going out to make a call to Jin Qiao. Would you like to come along?”
Director Tian and Principal Chen answered in unison: “Yes!”
They wanted to see exactly how Su He planned to make this lie work.
There was a public phone booth not far from the guesthouse. Su He gave Principal Chen a look, and he immediately understood.
Soon, he and Director Tian distracted the old man guarding the booth with idle chatter.
Su He dialed Director Lu of the Jin Qiao factory.
After returning to An County, she had already contacted him several times.
Not just him—she also maintained phone contact with the sales heads of the Shanghai Food Factory and the First Textile Factory.
She even kept notes of every call—the time and general content—to ensure smooth communication.
When the call connected, Director Lu’s voice came through:
“Hello, who is this?”
Su He noticed something immediately—his voice sounded low and tired. Something must have happened.
“Director Lu, it’s Little Su! Your voice sounds hoarse—haven’t you been resting well?”
Director Lu sighed. “There’s been some trouble at the factory. Let’s not talk about that—what’s the matter?”
“I’m currently on a business trip in the capital. I remembered you mentioned wanting to expand the market for experimental animal feed, so I visited a few research institutes.
Good things come to those who try—the Capital Pharmaceutical Research Institute happens to need this type of feed. Can you take their order?”
