Back to the 80s Machinery Factory

Chapter 547 One word, "Director Chen," and five people turn around.
Chen Luyang asked with a hint of inquiry, "Are you free at noon? Let's have lunch together."

Chen Jinyue nodded immediately without the slightest hesitation.

but……

"Can you wait for me? This batch of materials needs to be sorted out first; the province needs them this afternoon."

Chen Jinyue looked apologetic, his eyes softened, and he added in a low voice, "If things go quickly, I can finish in half an hour."

Chen Luyang waved her hand and laughed heartily: "It's alright, you go ahead with your work. I can wait even if it's an hour or two, let alone half an hour."

"Just focus on your work and don't get distracted. We'll talk about it after you're done."

Chen Jinyue smiled slightly, gave Chen Luyang a look, and then turned and ran back to her office to continue working.

At this moment, everyone else in the office was still busy with their own things, and didn't even look up at Chen Luyang.

Because so many people usually ask Chen Jinyue for favors...

Individual business owners and small vendors in the city, township supply and marketing cooperatives, grassroots industrial and commercial bureau cadres, educated youth returning to the city, representatives of unemployed youth, children of factory and mining enterprises or marginal employees...

They all came to Chen Jinyue asking for policy hints, licenses, and paperwork.

If we had to see each one who came, we'd be exhausted.

But just because they don't watch it doesn't mean others don't!

"Director Chen is here?!"

A warm voice came from the corridor.

Almost instinctively, five people turned around at the same time.

This includes, but is not limited to, Chen Luyang.

wipe……

Isn't this awkward?
This is the provincial government compound, not a machinery factory.

Who knows themselves?

Before he could even process what was happening, a hand had already enthusiastically wrapped around his shoulder.

"Director Chen is in the provincial capital on business? Who should I look for?"

Chen Luyang glanced to the side as if he had seen a ghost, and saw a middle-aged man wearing glasses warmly put his arm around his shoulder.

Ok? ? ?
Chen Luyang looked at the person and felt that he looked familiar, but she couldn't remember who he was.

"Director Chen, I'm Lu Changsi from the Market Supervision and Management Section. We met at Yangshulin Commune last time!"

moment!

Chen Luyang remembered.

This man was Chen Jinyue's former section chief, who drove him home that night!

It's been over a year now.

Chen Luyang had completely forgotten about this person, but she never expected that Lu Changsi would still remember her!

"Hey Brother Lu, hello hello hello!"

Chen Luyang smiled and reached out her hand.

"It's been over a year since we last met, hasn't it? Your memory is really good; I almost didn't recognize you."

Lu Changsi chuckled, glanced at the Office for the Management of Individual and Private Economy, and asked:

"Are you waiting for Director Chen?"

Chen Luyang didn't stand on ceremony and nodded: "Yeah, I had something to do, so I just happened to be passing by to see her."

Lu Changsi, ever the helpful one, put his arm around Chen Luyang's shoulder and pulled him forward:

"Hey bro, don't just stand there in the hallway, it's freezing cold. Come on, come on, come sit in my office and wait, have some hot water, and we can chat."

As he spoke, he half-pushed and half-shoved Chen Luyang toward his office.

Chen Luyang was worried because he was unfamiliar with the place and didn't have many people to talk to in the provincial compound.

Upon seeing someone who takes the initiative to greet you and is exceptionally enthusiastic, you'd be delighted to get to know them.

At that moment, Chen Luyang followed Lu Changsi and smoothly entered the Market Supervision and Management Section.

The office was small, with four or five desks and several hand-drawn statistical charts on the wall, with titles such as "Changes in the Number of Market Stalls" and "Statistics on the Registration of Individual Businesses".

There were many vendor registration books piled on the table, as well as several stacks of unopened document bags.

"Brother Lu, you have a really peaceful place here!" Chen Luyang said warmly.

Lu Changsi pressed him down into a chair, handed him an enamel mug, and explained with a smile:

"These past few days have been the end-of-month summary period. The materials were all submitted in the morning, and everyone just finished checking the key figures. We don't have to submit them to the province until the afternoon, so there's a bit of a gap."

“If it were a few days ago, there would be long queues at the table, and people would be crowding the door to get things done.”

"By the way, how's it going studying in Pian'er City? Are you settling in well?"

Chen Luyang was stunned and almost spat out the water in the enamel mug.

"Brother Lu, how did you know I went to university in Pian'er City?"

Lu Changsi laughed and said, "How could I not know! The news about you has spread far and wide. When you got into Peking University, the newspapers were full of publicity about it. It was impossible not to know!"

Chen Luyang laughed and said, "Don't even mention it. The newspapers wrote so much about me, but when I get home, my sister still teases me about it."

Lu Changsi chuckled and waved his hand, saying:

"This isn't a bad thing!"

"Your sister may be sarcastic, but she's actually very proud. If someone from any family got a student from Peking University, wouldn't the family brag about it for a year or two?"

"By the way, when are you going back to school?"

Chen Luyang blinked: "Soon, soon. I'll have to pack my bags in a few days."

Lu Changsi nodded, his tone warm:

“If you have any trouble at home while you're studying away from home, or if you need me to run errands, just come to me. Don't be shy! We're all family.”

Chen Luyang was amused.

His family lives in the provincial capital, and he has a lot of relatives and friends. If something really happens, it's not up to outsiders to get involved.

But it's just polite talk, so just say what you're supposed to say.

So he smiled and readily accepted, "Then I'll have to trouble Brother Lu often in the future."

Just then, Chen Jinyue's voice came from the corridor, quietly instructing his subordinates to finish up.

Chen Luyang's ears twitched.

He stood up, placed the enamel mug back on the corner of the table, and smiled and cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to Lu Changsi:

"Brother Lu, it seems Sister Yue has finished her work. I'll go check on her first, and we can chat another day."

Lu Changsi laughed heartily and patted his arm: "Okay, go ahead."

Chen Luyang responded and walked briskly out of the Supervision and Management Section, heading towards Chen Jinyue in a few steps down the corridor.

"Section Chief, who is that person?"

Seeing Chen Luyang leave, a junior staff member, unaware of what was going on, asked a question.

As a senior section chief in the Industry and Commerce Bureau, Lu Changsi had many people coming to his office to see him on a regular basis!

Without connections or a letter of introduction, even getting past Corey's door is difficult.

It's not easy to even come inside to sit down and have a drink of water, let alone get him to personally pour tea and chat for half a day.

Besides, the young man didn't look very old, maybe in his early twenties at most, and didn't seem like an important person.

The junior staff member really couldn't understand why he, as the section chief, had to personally reach out to curry favor with him.

"A little kid."

Lu Changsi said something simple, got up, picked up his lunchbox, and looked like he was about to go to the cafeteria for a meal.

The junior staff member was completely confused and even more puzzled, but he didn't dare to ask any more questions, so he could only awkwardly say "Oh".

In a daze, the matter was dropped.

……

"Have you been waiting for a long time?"

In the corridor, Chen Jinyue walked quickly toward Chen Luyang, his eyes filled with apology.

Chen Luyang waved her hand with a smile: "It's nothing. I just sat in Brother Lu's room for a while, and he insisted on letting me have a drink of water and we chatted for a bit."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jinyue smiled and nodded, saying, "My section chief is a very nice person. He has given me a lot of help over the past year."

"If he hadn't helped me run around in so many places, I wouldn't have been able to adapt so quickly."

What would you like to eat for lunch?

Chen Jinyue looked at Chen Luyang, his tone filled with a rare excitement and relaxation. Chen Luyang smiled and said, "I'm fine with anything I eat, and I'll go wherever you say."

"Let's go then, I'll take you somewhere." Chen Jinyue smiled, raised his hand, and walked briskly outside.

The two left the provincial government compound and walked a short distance down the street before entering a small restaurant.

The restaurant may not have a large storefront, but it's bustling with activity.

The room was filled with clanging and clattering sounds, the oil sizzled as meatballs fried in the pan, and the waiter squeezed through the crowd with a large plate, shouting all around.

"Oh dear, we'll have to wait a while."

Chen Jinyue looked at the table, which was crammed full, and couldn't help but shake his head.

Chen Luyang, however, was not in a hurry at all, and said with a smile, "Let's just wait in line."

When it was finally their turn, the two of them squeezed into a small square table in the corner.

After finishing their meal in a frantic, almost war-like manner, the two of them walked along the street corner to the small park next to the provincial government building.

The midday sun shone through the branches onto the snow-covered cobblestone path.

Chen Jinyue and Chen Luyang walked side by side on the path, while children played on ice sleds and ice tops on the lake not far away.

"Sis, I have a small gift for you."

Chen Luyang stopped and took out the bag carefully wrapped in red cloth from her bosom, handing it to Chen Jinyue.

"what is this?"

Chen Jinyue was stunned for a moment, but her eyes sparkled, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up, her eyes filled with a mixture of anticipation and a little trepidation.

Chen Luyang said with a smile, "Open it and take a look."

Chen Jinyue took the red cloth and gently unfolded it.

When Chen Jinyue saw the gold bracelet inside, his eyes widened suddenly.

Although Chen Luyang usually buys things for herself to look at.

But clothes, cosmetics, and jewelry are just "expensive items," and even the most expensive ones only cost a few dozen yuan. At most, you'll feel a little bad about it and then it'll pass.

But gold is different!

These days, gold is a scarce resource in the country, and ordinary people can't just come across it easily.
Most importantly, gold is usually kept as a family heirloom and kept hidden away.

It's only brought out on very special occasions like weddings, birthdays, and meeting relatives.

This is no ordinary little gift; it's clearly a person's most heartfelt sentiment.

"This is too valuable, I can't accept it!"

Chen Jinyue instinctively reached out to return the bracelet to Chen Luyang.

Chen Luyang reached out and gently pressed her wrist, pushing the bracelet back, and whispered:

"This is not about whether it is valuable or not."

Money can be earned again, but you are the only one.

“I always wanted to buy you something that you could wear and keep, and after thinking it over, gold is the most suitable.”

After a pause, Chen Luyang asked in a low voice:

"Sister, do you like this bracelet?"

Seeing Chen Luyang's cautious yet somewhat probing gaze, Chen Jinyue stared blankly at him, her throat tightening slightly.

She bit her lip, her voice trembling slightly: "You always buy me these things... clothes, cosmetics, and now you've even brought out gold. What do you want? I can't always be the one taking your money."

Chen Luyang gently held her hand: "I don't want anything."

Chen Jinyue said anxiously, "How can I not want it? I'll buy you whatever you want!"

"I really don't want anything, and I don't lack anything," Chen Luyang said softly, feigning weakness.

"Sister, don't give me anything... Just keep being good to me."

Chen Jinyue was stunned and remained silent for a long time.

After a long silence, she asked in a low voice, "Are you coming home for dinner during the Lunar New Year?"

"Come!"

We absolutely had to come!

He poured his heart out, buying gifts, giving gold, and coming up with ideas—all to ensure the long-distance relationship could continue smoothly.

You don't need to put so much thought into just doing the work!
hehehe~
However, seeing Chen Jinyue's happy and cheerful appearance, Chen Luyang was secretly pleased!
The point of dating is for both parties to be happy.

She was happy, and I was happy too.
perfect!

Chen Jinyue chuckled softly and boldly took Chen Luyang's hand.

The two stood side by side by the lake, their breath steaming in the cold wind.

In the distance, several children were laughing and playing on the ice, their small figures gliding across the surface with a "whoosh," falling down and getting up again.

It was noon, and many people from the provincial compound would come here for a walk after finishing their lunch.

Chen Tuo was no exception.

He was strolling leisurely with several old colleagues, his hands behind his back. They were talking about national affairs and social news, and the atmosphere was quite relaxed.

Suddenly, one of them pointed and laughed:

"Old Chen, isn't that your daughter? Oh my, and this young man next to her must be Yueyue's boyfriend, right?"

Ok?
On the opposite shore by the lake, Chen Luyang was brazenly holding his daughter's hand with his "dog paw".

The two chatted and laughed, their expressions intimate and sweet, almost like honey.

Instantly, Chen Tuo's eyes narrowed slightly.

You know what...

She has good taste in men, even though her own daughter has chosen them.

The two stood side by side, a perfect match in height and appearance.

As a father, he felt proud to stand in front of a group of old colleagues.

This group of people are always extremely curious about Chen Jinyue's partner.

Today, I finally got to see them in person, and everyone was wiping their glasses to get a better look.

"Old Chen, I heard Yueyue's boyfriend is a top student from Peking University and a workshop foreman? He's young and promising!"

"Yeah, Old Chen, you've picked a great girl! A Peking University graduate! And a workshop foreman!"

"That's right, this young man has a lot of energy and spirit, he looks like he has a bright future ahead of him."

"If we had a son-in-law like that, I'd be overjoyed."

……

This is not flattery.
There are very few Peking University graduates in the entire province.

As a result, her own daughter was already dating someone, not to mention that he held an important position in the machinery factory.
Anyone would be envious.

Chen Tuo's eyes held pride, but his facial expression remained unchanged, while his words were humble:

"Young people these days value free love, and we parents can't control it. Let them do what they want."

After saying that, he chatted with a few of his old colleagues about everyday matters for a while, then turned around and walked towards the other side of the lake.

……

Although the words are beautiful,

But when the Chinese New Year actually arrived, Chen Luyang was truly amazed.

His father, Chen Dazhi, was the workshop director of a machinery factory and a skilled worker of the eighth grade.

In addition, he was also the workshop director, the person in charge of the repair shop in Pian'er City, and a favorite of the factory director. He also received many New Year's greetings from people at his home.

But no matter how many people come to the house, they are just the section chiefs, workshop directors, and master craftsmen from the factory.

At most, the deputy factory director went home.

But when Chen Luyang returned to Chen Jinyue's house, he realized what true grandeur was.

The knocking on the door didn't stop all morning.

Those who walked in were either editors from the daily newspaper, directors from the cultural bureau, or old acquaintances from the propaganda department.

Not to mention the leaders of other units.

People whose names I used to only hear on the front page of newspapers or on the radio,
Today, they all lined up, carrying snacks, cigarettes, and drinks, and walked towards Chen Tuo's house with smiles on their faces.

Standing to the side, Chen Luyang suddenly felt as if she had stepped into the scene of the evening news broadcast.

(End of this chapter)