Chapter 199: I’ve Set My Heart on Her
At this moment, Su He was accompanying Director Feng on a trip to Huaishu Commune.
The textile factory’s plan to build a branch in Huaishu Commune had been finalized. Director Feng had proposed an on-site inspection and asked Su He to go with him.
Su He had already called Director Luo the day before, so when Director Feng arrived, Director Luo was waiting at the commune gate.
And it wasn’t just him—quite a crowd had gathered, including commune staff and villagers.
Bright red banners hung at the entrance:
“Warmly Welcome Director Feng of An County Textile Factory for Guidance!”
“Workers and Farmers Are One Family!”
On both sides, elderly men with faces reddened from red paper paint were blowing suona horns, their cheeks puffed out like balloons.
Su He jogged over, opened the car door for Director Feng, and shielded the car roof with her arm to prevent him from bumping his head.
As soon as Director Feng stepped out, the crowd erupted into applause, and a group of schoolchildren came forward to present him with flowers.
Though Director Feng was no stranger to grand occasions, he was still deeply moved by this warm welcome.
No wonder Little Su was so willing to work hard for Huaishu Commune—its people were truly honest and sincere.
What he didn’t know was that the elderly horn players had been “hired” by Director Luo for 8 work points, and the kids had been coaxed with candies to present the flowers.
The mastermind? Su He.
Director Luo warmly welcomed Director Feng into the office. He hadn’t slept a wink the night before.
When Su He had first talked about building a branch factory in Huaishu Commune, he thought it was just a pipe dream.
Then she gradually started bringing in orders, and he’d thought that was already the peak.
But yesterday, she called to say that the textile factory’s branch plan had officially gone through!
As soon as he hung up the phone, Director Luo cried.
Huaishu Commune had always ranked at the bottom of An County. Some villages needed government rations to survive year after year. But now—with a textile branch coming in—Huaishu was finally turning the tide!
Maybe not number one in the county, but definitely top five!
He cried not only from pride but also from knowing that the people of Huaishu Commune could finally start living good lives.
After some polite small talk, Director Feng and Director Luo began to discuss the logistics of setting up the branch.
Building a factory takes time, but they couldn’t let foreign trade orders be delayed.
So they decided to pursue a dual approach: start construction while also distributing headwear orders to local households. Once the factory was completed, they’d discuss official recruitment.
Director Luo was overjoyed. Building a factory meant manpower was needed—a new source of income for the locals!
Back in the county, Su Yongshi rushed to tell Su He everything Director Tian had said.
Su He had already anticipated this and gave Su Yongshi a few reminders.
After sending him off, Qian Huifang called to her over the wall.
Su He climbed over: “Aunt Qian, what’s up?”
“A girl with the last name Xiao called for you today. When she heard you weren’t around, she told me to pass on a message—she says hello to your third uncle and aunt and said you don’t need to call her back.”
Su He’s heart stirred. The call must’ve been from Luo Xiaoling, and the surname “Xiao” was a play on her given name.
Say what you will—she really did deliver the message. This bestie was reliable!
Even a “plastic” friendship was still a friendship, right?
Saying hello to her third uncle and aunt meant Shen Ruyi was about to make her move through Su Yongzhen and Zhang Lianxiang.
Those two were selfish and greedy. For money, there was nothing they wouldn’t do.
Su He had already warned Old Man Su in advance, but blood is thicker than water. Could he really stay heartless?
Whether he could or not, this ordeal had to happen sooner or later.
So she decided not to interfere for now, letting things play out before stepping in to clean up the mess.
It was also a good chance to see how the Su family and the villagers of Huangxi performed.
Meanwhile, Gu Chiyan received the package Su He had sent.
Wearing the clothes she picked, the watch she chose, and chewing on her milk candies, he felt sweetness all the way to his heart.
He even went to a photo studio and took a portrait to send to Su He with his next letter.
This was a test—if Su He accepted it and sent back a photo of her own, they’d basically be officially dating.
After the shoot, Gu Chiyan returned home.
Before, when he hadn’t made up his mind, he could ignore his grandfather’s warnings. But now that he’d decided to pursue Su He, he had to address the threat directly.
At the dinner table, the Gu family followed their usual rules: no talking while eating or sleeping. Not a word was spoken, not even the sound of clinking dishes.
Gu Chiyan thought to himself: No way the Su family is like this. Anywhere Su He is must be full of joy and laughter.
After dinner, Gu Chiyan said, “Grandpa, I have something to tell you.”
Old Master Gu, walking with his rigid gait, led him into the study.
“What is it? Changed your mind? Ready to accept the blind date I arranged? That girl Manli is quite good. The Shen family may not be as well-off as us, but they’re still a decent match—”
Old Master Gu rambled on, but Gu Chiyan didn’t respond.
When the old man finally finished, Gu Chiyan said calmly:
“Grandpa, I’ve already decided to pursue Comrade Su He. If she agrees, we’ll build a family together.”
Old Master Gu slammed the table:
“Ridiculous! I don’t agree! If you refuse to turn back, I’ll cut off all contact between you two!”
Gu Chiyan smiled:
“Grandpa, how exactly will you cut off contact? Intercept our letters and calls?
If you do that, then I’ll simply change my surname to Chi.
I’m sure my maternal grandfather would be thrilled to help with the paperwork. I’ll marry Comrade Su He directly.”
Old Master Gu’s face twisted in fury.
“You little brat—wings are hard now, huh?! Even thinking about changing your surname? Ungrateful wretch!”
Still calm, Gu Chiyan said,
“Grandpa, you can scold or hit me, but my decision is made. Your opposition won’t change it.
Also, I know exactly what you did before. Don’t forget—before working on giant computers, I was a specialist in intelligence.
Let the past go, but if I find out you’re trying to harm Su He again, I won’t go easy on those people.”
“You dare?!”
“What do you think?”
They locked eyes, both pairs of similar sharp brows and eyes full of tension.
Old Master Gu looked away first.
Gu Chiyan softened his tone:
“Grandpa, Su He is truly an amazing woman.
She has a vitality you don’t often find—one that inspires everyone around her.”
Old Master Gu snorted:
“Sounds like you’ve been infected by her. You’re poisoned!”
Gu Chiyan:
“…Grandpa, once you meet her, you’ll understand I’m telling the truth.
If I miss out on her, I’ll never consider anyone else for the rest of my life.”
Old Master Gu was fuming, especially when he saw that determined look in his grandson’s eyes.
Stubborn as a mule! Just like himself in his youth—once set on something, not even eight bulls could pull him back.
And there was still that Chi family old fox watching closely. He couldn’t let him take advantage.
Clearly, strong-arming this wouldn’t work. He’d need to be more tactical.
So he changed his tone:
“Chiyan, I’m not being unreasonable. Bring her over someday—if she’s decent enough, I won’t stand in your way.”
You think I can’t handle you, you little mule? I’ll deal with that country girl instead.
Coercion, bribery—whatever it takes. He refused to believe she couldn’t be broken.
Once she voluntarily breaks things off, this brat couldn’t blame him, right?
