Chapter 235: All Free of Charge
Su He returned to Director Tian and the others with two tricycle tickets in hand.
Seeing the tickets, Director Tian and Lu Zhonglin’s eyes nearly popped out!
Only Principal Chen remained calm as still water—nothing unusual, just routine.
Su He lowered her voice. “These tickets were specially arranged, so once we’re on the vehicle, don’t talk. Avoid trouble.”
The three of them nodded quickly.
One tricycle could carry two people. Su He and Principal Chen took one, while Director Tian and Lu Zhonglin took the other.
Su He gave the address of the guesthouse.
The two drivers were startled. “Weren’t you going to the Foreign Trade Ministry?”
Su He smiled. “There’s been a change of plans. I know the distance is different—I’ll make up the price difference.”
She handed each driver two yuan.
The drivers immediately fell silent.
Even if the guesthouse was closer than the Foreign Trade Ministry, it didn’t matter—those two yuan could go straight into their own pockets.
Su He didn’t bother telling them not to mention this to Hu Peng.
There was no need—just to keep those two yuan, they wouldn’t say a word.
On the way, Su He chatted cheerfully with the driver.
“Master, I really envy your job. Not only do you earn well, but it’s also very respectable! And you meet so many people—your knowledge is far broader than us ordinary folks!”
The driver instantly felt like he wasn’t pedaling a tricycle but a rocket!
He pedaled so hard it seemed sparks might fly!
“Miss, are you here in the capital visiting relatives or on business?”
“Mostly business, with a bit of visiting. By the way, Master, since you’ve seen so much, could you tell me about the supply and marketing company?”
“You’ve asked the right person! My wife’s second aunt’s younger uncle’s brother-in-law works there. I heard that…”
Principal Chen, now fully in “silent quail mode,” felt very relieved.
The capital really is better!
At least here, no one talks about raw melons—you can actually understand people!
When they arrived at the guesthouse, the driver was still reluctant to stop and kept Su He chatting for another five minutes.
Principal Chen: …This is absurd!
Lu Zhonglin, meanwhile, was completely stunned.
He finally understood a bit why Su He could be Director Tian’s secretary.
After recovering, Lu Zhonglin led them inside to check in.
This guesthouse belonged to his institute—ordinary people couldn’t stay here.
Just after they completed the check-in procedures, two men walked in.
One was an older man in his fifties, the other a bespectacled man in his thirties.
The man with glasses immediately said when he saw Lu Zhonglin:
“Old Lu, why are you here?
Director Wu was just looking for you to ask about the diarrhea in the lab mice!
And who are these people? Your relatives?
Honestly, Old Lu, this is a critical stage for developing fever medicine—how can you handle personal matters during working hours?”
The older man frowned slightly.
Lu Zhonglin’s face flushed red. “Director Wu, I…”
Before he could finish, Su He stepped in with a smile.
“You must be Director Wu? I’ve heard Researcher Lv mention you.
Let me introduce myself—I’m Su He, a business representative from the Jin Qiao Vegetable Processing Factory in Shanghai.
Researcher Lv contacted me through a friend, hoping to learn about specialized dehydrated feed for experimental animals.
Our product is specifically developed for lab animals. It can effectively reduce diarrhea caused by contaminated feed.
Additionally, our feed contains nutritional supplements…”
“Director Wu, to be honest, our product is in high demand, and we originally didn’t plan to sell it outside our region.
But Researcher Lv moved me. He may not speak much, but he dedicates himself entirely to scientific research.
He represents many researchers in our country—doing more, saying less.
Unlike some people, who rush to claim credit but never actually accomplish anything, and even sabotage others behind the scenes—truly despicable!”
The man with glasses nearly exploded with anger!
Because when Su He said those last lines, she was staring straight at him.
Even a fool could tell she meant him.
Yet he couldn’t say anything—she hadn’t named him directly.
Director Wu nodded with a smile. “Old Lu has always been capable, just a bit quiet.
So, you three are all from the Jin Qiao factory in Shanghai? You came to the capital specifically for our institute?”
Su He smiled. “Oh, I forgot to mention—being a representative for Jin Qiao is just one of my roles. I also represent the Shanghai Food Factory and the First Textile Factory. And in An County, I hold several positions as well…”
Director Wu: “……”
You’re like a wildcard in mahjong—usable anywhere!
Su He continued, “These two are both my superiors.
This is Principal Chen from An County Night School, and this is Director Tian from An County Food Factory.
This trip to the capital is mainly to visit Elder Gu from the Foreign Trade Ministry and discuss business with the supply and marketing company.
The dehydrated feed is just a side matter.
Originally, we planned to stay elsewhere, but Researcher Lv insisted we stay here—we couldn’t refuse his kindness…”
Director Wu quickly said, “Little Su, don’t say that! If we’re going to cooperate long-term, it’s only right for us to host you properly.”
He immediately instructed the staff to upgrade their rooms to two suites on the third floor and told Lu Zhonglin to take care of their meals.
Of course—everything free of charge.
Before leaving, Director Wu patted Lu Zhonglin’s shoulder.
“Old Lu, the research team is short-handed. We need experienced comrades like you—come see me tomorrow morning.”
Lu Zhonglin’s eyes reddened. He nodded quickly. “Yes, yes, I understand.”
The man with glasses’ expression changed instantly.
After all his effort, he had just paved the way for this old man!
He glared at Su He.
Su He immediately said in surprise, “Comrade, why are you glaring at me? Do you have a problem with me?
Or with Director Wu’s decision?
Not to be blunt, but with such an impatient temperament, you’re not really suited for research.”
The man with glasses nearly coughed up blood!
Especially when he saw Director Wu’s disapproving gaze—his future suddenly looked bleak.
Seeing Director Wu leave, he hurried after him. “Director, I didn’t, I wasn’t…”
Su He curled her lips. She despised people like that the most!
Useless at work, but first-class at scheming against others!
When she turned back, she saw Principal Chen looking at her with concern.
He thought: Little Su, have you forgotten?
You’re not actually from the Jin Qiao Vegetable Processing Factory…
What if they check and expose you?
