Chapter 279: I Can Even Jump Now
Early the next morning, Su He brought some things to Teacher Yuan’s home.
Teacher Yuan looked displeased. “Little Su, I was counting on you to be my assistant, but just count on your fingers—how many times have you actually come? If I had relied on you, the daylilies would’ve gone cold!”
Su He flashed her white teeth. “Listen to you! Haven’t you always treated me like a mascot anyway?!
Besides, we’re not in a work relationship anymore—you’re my grandpa now!
What kind of grandpa nitpicks his granddaughter?!
Ah, I get it—you’ve caught lovesickness because I haven’t called Grandma Nie while I was away on business, so you’re taking it out on me!”
Teacher Yuan: “……”
Such a good kid, wasted on that mouth!
Su He briefly talked about her trip to the capital but didn’t mention her relationship.
She and Gu Chiyan had only just started dating—no need to make it public.
She spent the morning helping Teacher Yuan organize materials, then took her things to visit Granny He and her husband.
Although she had initially approached them with ulterior motives, she always saw things through. Not only did she visit regularly herself, she also had Tie Zhu and Jinbao come by often.
At noon, Su He went back to the bungalow for a nap, then strolled over to the food factory.
Director Tian was pacing around the workshop. Ever since returning to An County, his long-lost confidence had come back!
Hands behind his back, chin up—like a proud old rooster!
Seeing Su He, he was about to put on airs when she said, “Director, have the instant noodles been mailed to Peking University?
Have the ones for the Jingbin train crew been delivered?
Have you started improving flavors for foreign customers?
Have the special requirements for the base’s order been communicated…”
Director Tian instantly turned from a proud rooster into a meek quail, stammering, “Well, I’ve arranged for the Peking University and train crew stuff, but I haven’t gotten to the rest yet. I just got back—you’ve got to give me some time!”
Su He’s face darkened. “Director, that’s not right! Time is money—we must race against the clock!
The Canton Fair is coming up—improving flavors is urgent!
And the base’s order absolutely cannot go wrong. Otherwise it’s not just a matter of losing money—we could end up behind bars…”
Director Tian wiped sweat with his handkerchief. These past two days he’d been busy bragging everywhere, not handling real work.
“Director, our business scope will only grow, and orders will increase. You have to stay sharp and not relax! If you feel your stamina and energy aren’t enough, I can…”
Before she finished, Director Tian yelped, “I can keep up! Don’t be fooled by my age—I’m like an old steed aiming for a thousand miles. I can work for decades more!”
Trying to usurp his position? No way!
Su He nodded. “Then hurry up. Let’s go talk to Master Jin about flavor development.”
So Director Tian hurried after her to the lab.
Su He brought two packs of pastries for Master Jin, who avoided tobacco and alcohol to keep his senses sharp.
Master Jin was delighted to see her, and the two quickly got into an animated discussion.
As for Director Tian—he was left hanging like a slab of cured meat!
He coughed. “Ahem! Little Su, get to the point!”
Su He then explained the flavor improvement plan.
Master Jin looked troubled. “Little Su, Chinese cuisine is no problem for me, but I really don’t have a good grasp of foreign tastes.”
Su He smiled. “That’s fine—I’ve dealt with foreigners and have some understanding of their preferences.
I’ve been thinking about it—tomato and egg, and braised beef flavors are more widely accepted abroad. You can try developing those…”
Director Tian sighed inwardly. This girl could be infuriating sometimes, but she really was capable!
They both went on business trips—he came back bragging, while she had already figured out new flavors.
Refusing to acknowledge talent was a sin!
Back in the office, Su He pulled out a reimbursement form with tickets and allowances attached. “Director, please sign this so I can get reimbursed!”
Director Tian glanced at her and signed.
Su He didn’t leave immediately. She rubbed her hands together. “Director, I’ve been away so long that work has piled up at the Huaihua branch factory. I’ll need to make several trips these next few days. Taking the bus is inconvenient—could you lend me the car for a few days?”
Director Tian: “……”
Are you addicted to borrowing my car?!
Why should my car be used for your textile factory work?
Borrowing it once wasn’t enough?!
“Little Su, it’s not that I won’t lend it to you—it’s just that I sprained my ankle yesterday. Short walks are fine, but anything longer really hurts.
Why don’t you borrow from Old Feng? His car is newer and easier to drive.”
Su He blinked. “Director, if I go to Director Feng or Director Hu, I could borrow a car easily. But why do I come to you?
Because I’m thinking of your benefit!”
Director Tian nearly twisted his nose in anger.
So I lend you my car, end up walking everywhere myself, and I should thank you for it?!
Am I some kind of fool?!
“Director, don’t be upset—hear me out.
When we came back from Shanghai, your car was parked with Director Feng’s and Director Hu’s at the station.
They mocked your car, said they were worried it would break down halfway.
I didn’t feel good about that. So what if your car is old? That’s called being hardworking and thrifty!
Back then, the food factory didn’t have the means. But now it’s thriving—you should get a new car!
Of course, it has to be done properly.
As long as you already have a car, higher-ups won’t approve a new one.
You have to get rid of the old car first to make room!
But in An County, there are only so many units and cars—it’s hard to offload it.
After thinking it through, only I can help you!
If you lend me the car for a while, I’ll persuade the textile factory to buy it for our Huaihua branch. Then you can get a new one!
One like the Shanghai Food Factory’s car!
It’ll definitely outclass Director Feng’s and Director Hu’s—top of the county!
But I didn’t expect you’d sprain your ankle at such a bad time. Forget it then.
Whether I drive or not doesn’t matter—I’ll just go stay in Huangxi Village for a few days and visit my parents…”
Director Tian: “……”
“Little Su, isn’t it strange? My ankle suddenly feels fine!
Look—I can walk! I can even jump!
You take the car for now. If driving tires you out, Little Du isn’t busy—let him be your driver…”
