Chapter 245: While I’m At It, I Might As Well Date
Su He continued chattering, “Xiaoling, you know so many of Shen Ruyi’s secrets—sooner or later, she’ll deal with you!
Your family background can’t compare to hers, and you’re not as quick-witted either. The only thing you have over her is me—your absolutely amazing best friend!
So you’d better treat me well. If I don’t look out for you, your whole Luo family might end up ruined…”
Luo Xiaoling trembled with anger. “Shut up!”
“Sigh, good medicine tastes bitter but cures illness; honest advice grates on the ears but benefits your actions!
Xiaoling, you really need to be more mindful!
Alright, I won’t say more. Think it over carefully when you can’t sleep tonight.
Oh, and most importantly, you need to strengthen yourself. Study hard in university, don’t waste your education. In your spare time, join more clubs—it helps expand your network…”
Luo Xiaoling felt conflicted, because at that moment, Su He sounded just like… her mother!
After talking at length, Su He greeted the club members again before finally leaving.
Her roommate Zhao Hong said to Luo Xiaoling, “Xiaoling, you and your cousin have such a good relationship! I’m so envious!”
Luo Xiaoling: What cousin? What good relationship?!
Back at the guesthouse, Principal Chen started lecturing nonstop. “I told you to experience the university atmosphere, and instead you went off promoting instant noodles again! Money can never be fully earned in a lifetime—you should have other pursuits…”
Factory Director Tian coughed. “Old Chen, that’s not right!
What Little Su did is called dedication!
It’s just a pity I only brought two packs of noodles. Otherwise, if we’d cooked them on the spot, the effect would’ve been even better…”
Su He blinked. “Principal, I do have other pursuits besides making money! I came to the capital this time to date, while I’m at it.”
Principal Chen: “…”
Factory Director Tian: “…”
The two old men spoke in unison, “Date?!”
Su He nodded. “My partner works in the capital. After we finish discussing the supply and marketing company tomorrow, you two can do your own thing—I’ll go on my date!”
The two old men: “…”
Factory Director Tian pointed at her. “Y-you… no wonder you insisted on coming to the capital first—you’re using public funds to date!”
Su He blinked. “Is that not allowed?”
Factory Director Tian: “…”
Do I dare say it’s not allowed?! What if you bolt?!
Principal Chen frowned. “How old is this young man? What does he do? What does he look like? What does his family do? How many people are in his household…”
Su He laughed. “Actually, I don’t know that much yet. We’ve only been in contact through letters. I’ll get to know him better this time and then tell you.”
“Nonsense! You haven’t even figured out the basics, and you’re already dating?! When are you meeting him? I’ll go with you and check him out!”
Factory Director Tian nodded vigorously. “Right, I’ll go too!”
Su He: “…”
I’m going on a date—why would I bring two old men along?!
Of course, she knew they meant well—they were worried she might be deceived.
Given their life experience, having them vet him wasn’t a bad idea.
So she agreed.
The next morning, the three of them went to the capital’s Supply and Marketing Company.
The place looked even more imposing than the one in Shanghai. At first, when Su He presented her An County Food Factory work ID, she didn’t receive a warm reception at all.
“Register for an appointment first. After that, wait your turn.”
The registration book was filled with names—it would probably take several days to get a slot.
So Su He took out her Shanghai Food Factory work ID and casually mentioned Grandpa Gu from the Foreign Trade Department and Uncle Gu. Only then did they smoothly enter the office building.
Food procurement was handled by Procurement Section One, and they met Section Chief Bao.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Bao said, “Logically speaking, with Section Chief Wei from Shanghai Food Factory recommending you, we should sign a consignment contract with you.
But to be frank, instant noodles don’t sell very well. At first, people tried them out of curiosity, but later no one bought them.
We previously agreed to stock them only because of the Little Rabbit milk candy. In the future, we don’t plan to continue consigning instant noodles. I hope you understand.”
Factory Director Tian obediently stayed quiet, leaving the floor to Su He.
So Su He said, “Section Chief Bao, we completely understand what you’re saying. After all, shelf space is limited, and there’s no need to stock products with poor sales.
However, our instant noodles have been improved, and sales will definitely not be an issue.
In fact, just yesterday, the station signed a purchase agreement with us, and some foreign guests also expressed interest in placing orders.
Actually, our production capacity is limited. If not for the special status of your capital’s Supply and Marketing Company, to be honest, we wouldn’t even consider domestic sales.
If you don’t think it’s suitable, then let’s leave it at that. Even if we don’t do business, we can still part on good terms and cooperate in the future.”
Section Chief Bao’s expression changed like a chameleon. “The station signed a purchase agreement with you?”
Su He nodded. “Yes, we’ve already reached a verbal agreement. We’ll go finalize it with stamps in the next couple of days.
Director Jing and Director Zhang from the station were very enthusiastic. When I left yesterday, they even gave me quite a few gifts—I felt rather embarrassed.
Oh right, yesterday at the roast duck restaurant, I also ran into Uncle Gu from the Foreign Trade Department. It just so happened he was hosting a foreign delegation there, and several of the guests were very interested in our instant noodles…”
Section Chief Bao stood up and poured tea for the three of them. “Station and foreign trade orders are indeed important, but we must also consider the needs of the general public! Since you’ve improved the flavor of your noodles, I believe they’ll have good sales…”
Su He steered the conversation forward, with Factory Director Tian occasionally chiming in, and soon the atmosphere became very harmonious.
Principal Chen thought to himself: businesspeople really have thick skin—one thicker than the other. Someone like him, with thin skin, could only stick to teaching!
After settling the cooperation details, since there were still procedures to follow, Section Chief Bao asked them to return in three days to finalize and sign the contract.
When they left, he even personally escorted them to the entrance.
Factory Director Tian felt deeply moved—thank goodness they had brought Su He along. If he had come alone, he probably wouldn’t have even made it through the door!
Near the guesthouse, at a phone booth, Su He dialed the number of Gu Chiyan’s workplace.
“Hello, could you please get Gu Chiyan? My surname is Su.”
