After Li Donglai came back from the steel rolling mill, he learned the whole story and gave Silly Zhu a rare compliment.
But he doesn't pay much attention to things in the compound now, because the first batch of new energy vehicles have been produced.
Huang Qingcui looked at the exquisite car and asked curiously: "Director Li, should we give it a name?"
"Just call it Red Star Car." Li Donglai said.
Li Donglai stared at this brand-new new energy vehicle named "Red Star Car", his eyes shining with pride. He seemed to see the infinite possibilities of the future, a new era started by them themselves.
Huang Qingcui was also full of joy. She walked around the car and looked at it carefully, and kept praising: "The name is really loud. Red Star Car will definitely illuminate our way forward like a bright star."
Soon, the plan to officially put Red Star Motors into the market was put on the agenda.
But don't forget, Liu Haizhong in the courtyard is very concerned about current affairs. Early in the morning, Liu Haizhong took the newspaper and walked to the center of the courtyard with steady steps. He cleared his throat and read aloud: "Today News, new energy vehicles lead the trend of the times, and Red Star Motors, as a local innovative brand, has attracted much attention. Its advanced technology and environmental protection concepts have injected new vitality into the development of my country's automobile industry."
After reading this paragraph, Liu Haizhong put down the newspaper, with a trace of pride in his eyes, as if he himself had participated in the great cause of Red Star Motors. "Look, this Red Star Motors is amazing! Such a car has appeared in our compound.
What an awesome thing, it’s the glory of our entire hospital.”
He scanned the surrounding neighbors, expecting everyone's response.
Silly Zhu came up with his rice bowl and said with a smile: "Hey, you have all heard about it, right? That Red Star car, that is a treasure created by Director Li and the others. Let me tell you, I have seen a Red Star car with my own eyes.
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Look at this Hongxing car, how majestic its appearance is! How smooth its lines are!
Driving on the road, you will definitely turn heads. Moreover, this new energy vehicle is very environmentally friendly.
From now on our road will be full of Red Star cars, so the air will be so fresh.
Let me tell you, when I get rich, I will also buy a Red Star car and take everyone in our compound out for a ride."
The neighbors laughed loudly at Shazhu's words. Although they knew that Shazhu liked to brag, they had to admire his enthusiasm and pride in Red Star cars.
Liu Haizhong was upstaged by Sha Zhu. Although he was angry, there was nothing he could do about it because he knew that Sha Zhu had a good relationship with Li Donglai.
Qin Huairu also heard the news at home at this time.
Now Li Donglai has actually developed a car, but her family can't even afford a bicycle.
Comparing the two, they are like heaven and earth.
If she could have persisted in Qinjiagou for two more years, then she would definitely be able to drive a Red Star car.
I regret it.
BangGeng is a flexible mind.
He thought that when the Red Star car was first released, it would be very popular, and if he could get a bus ticket, he would definitely be able to exchange for a lot of money.
Banggeng looked at Qin Huairu, his eyes shining with longing. "Mom, why don't you go ask Li Donglai for a bus ticket? Think about it, how popular this Red Star car is now, it will definitely be very popular when it is first released.
If you can get a bus ticket, you can definitely exchange it for a lot of money. Our family is living in such a tight situation now, and with this money, our life will be easier."
Banggeng persuaded Qin Huairu eagerly.
Qin Huairu looked troubled and frowned slightly. "What a joke, Mom and Director Li have nothing to do with each other for a long time. It's really hard to ask for a bus ticket now."
Bangge was unwilling to give in and continued: "Mom, just go and give it a try. You and Li Donglai are from the same village, so we have some affection for each other no matter what.
We can't miss such a good opportunity now. And maybe Director Li will give us one because of his old friendship."
Qin Huairu felt tangled in her heart. She thought about the past and looked at the simple environment at home, and felt a little shaken.
As soon as Jia Zhang heard Banggeng's suggestion, she immediately became energetic and began to persuade Qin Huairu.
"Huai Ru, just listen to me and go ask that Li Donglai for a bus ticket. Look at our family now, it's almost too late to open the door.
My old arms and legs hurt, and I don’t even have money to buy painkillers.
Our life is so hard, it would be much better if we could have a bus ticket to exchange for some money.
Besides, it’s not like you and Li Donglai have never interacted before. Maybe he gave it up when his heart softened.
We don’t want him for nothing, we can just pay him back when we have money later.
Huairu, just go and give it a try, for the sake of this family and for the sake of my old bones."
As Jia Zhang spoke, she wiped her tears with her hands, looking very pitiful.
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Li Donglai has been busy in the laboratory of the steel rolling mill these days, and the whole family relies on Ding Qiunan.
At noon, Li Donglai returned home and happily decided to cook a large table of dishes for Ding Qiunan himself.
In the kitchen, Li Donglai was busy skillfully. After a while, dishes with delicious color, fragrance and taste were served on the table.
The first is the braised pork, bright red in color, with alternating fat and lean pieces of meat, stewed just right, and each piece exuding a rich meaty aroma.
Next to it is the sweet and sour carp. The body of the fish is curved, fried until golden and crispy, and poured with the sweet and sour sauce, which makes people salivate just by looking at it.
There are also stir-fried seasonal vegetables. Fresh and tender green leafy vegetables are stir-fried quickly in the pot, retaining the original flavor and rich nutrition of the vegetables.
In addition, there is a steamed egg with shrimps. The tender egg custard is dotted with delicious shrimps and has a delicate taste.
Finally, Li Donglai carefully prepared a winter melon and pork ribs soup, which was delicious and nutritious.
Ding Qiunan looked at the table full of sumptuous dishes, her eyes shining with surprise and emotion. She opened her mouth slightly, with a look of disbelief on her face, and said softly: "Donglai, you..."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Then, she gently picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of braised pork and put it into her mouth
At that moment, she closed her eyes slightly and savored it carefully, with a satisfied smile on her face and the corners of her mouth raised, like flowers blooming in spring.
"Donglai, your craftsmanship is really good."
Ding Qiunan praised her heartily. Her eyes were bright and she looked at Li Donglai with admiration.
"This braised pork tastes absolutely amazing. And this sweet and sour carp is crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, sour and sweet, which makes people have endless aftertaste. Every dish is made so exquisitely, you are really amazing."
While Ding Qiunan tasted the dishes, she kept praising Li Donglai's cooking skills. Her cheeks were slightly red and filled with happiness.
Li Donglai looked at Ding Qiunan's appearance and couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth. His eyes were full of tenderness and doting. He said softly: "As long as you like it, I will often cook it for you in the future."
At this time, there was a rapid knock on the door. Li Donglai frowned slightly and stood up to open the door. As soon as the door opened, Qin Huairu stood at the door with a sad face.
The moment he saw Qin Huairu, Li Donglai felt an inexplicable irritation in his heart.
His face instantly darkened, and his eyes showed dissatisfaction. Various memories of the past flashed through his mind, and those complicated pasts made him just want to end this unexpected encounter as soon as possible.
Ding Qiunan also noticed the change in the atmosphere. She put down her chopsticks and looked at Qin Huairu at the door quietly, with a trace of doubt and vigilance in her eyes.
Qin Huairu looked at Li Donglai's expression, and her heart tightened. She opened her mouth, but she didn't know what to say.
The words he had originally prepared seemed to be stuck in his throat at this moment.
The atmosphere in the whole room became extremely awkward, and the warm scene was completely broken.
Qin Huairu looked at Li Donglai's gloomy face and became increasingly nervous. Her face turned slightly pale, her eyes were full of guilt and uneasiness, and her hands were twisting the corners of her clothes unconsciously.
She bit her lower lip slightly and plucked up the courage to say, "Director Li, I'm sorry to disturb you while you're eating. I...I really had no choice but to come here."
Qin Huairu's eyes wandered between Li Donglai and Ding Qiunan, and when she saw the sumptuous dishes on the table, her eyes became a little more jealous.
After a pause, she seemed to have made a lot of determination. She raised her head, with a glimmer of hope in her eyes, and then said: "I heard that your factory has a new Red Star car, and the bus ticket must be very difficult to get."
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You also know that my family's situation is really difficult. I was just wondering if I could borrow a bus ticket from you, and when I have the opportunity in the future, I will definitely find a way to return it to you."
After saying that, Qin Huairu lowered her head, not daring to look into Li Donglai's eyes. Her shoulders were slightly drooped, and she looked very helpless.
Li Donglai looked at Qin Huairu's appearance, and his heart was not shaken at all. His eyes were cold, and the corners of his mouth were slightly lowered, with a hint of ridicule. "Qin Huairu, do you think I will believe that you will pay back the bus ticket after you borrowed it? Don't.
It's a dream, I won't lend it to you." Li Donglai spoke in a cold tone without a trace of warmth. He held his hands in front of his chest and leaned back slightly, as if he was refusing to let others know he was thousands of miles away.
When Qin Huairu heard Li Donglai's rejection, her face became even paler. She hurriedly said: "Director Li, I promise, I will pay it back. My family is really in trouble now, so just think of it as helping us."
Her eyes were full of pleading, and tears welled up in her eyes.
Li Donglai snorted coldly: "Qin Huairu, do you think I am a three-year-old child? Aren't the past things enough for me to see you clearly? Your family is in trouble for more than a day or two. Every time you find various reasons to take advantage, which time have you ever
A real reward? Don’t even think about this bus ticket."
Qin Huairu's lips trembled, and the tears in her eyes finally couldn't help but flow down. "Director Li, I know I was wrong before, but this time it's really different. Please."
Li Donglai was unmoved, waved his hand and said, "You can go and don't disturb Qiunan and I while we are eating."
Qin Huairu lowered his head silently, turned around and left slowly, his back looking extremely lonely and desolate.
Qin Huairu returned home in despair. As soon as she entered the door, she saw Mrs. Jia Zhang sitting there, looking at her expectantly. But when Mrs. Jia Zhang saw Qin Huairu's empty hands, her face instantly turned ugly.
"You useless thing!" Mrs. Jia Zhang stood up suddenly, pointed at Qin Huairu and yelled, "I asked you to ask for a bus ticket and you didn't even come, what else can you do? It's really useless!
"Jia Zhang's eyes widened, and the wrinkles on her face became deeper with anger.
Qin Huairu lowered her head, tears welling up in her eyes, but she did not dare to retort. She felt full of grievances, but felt that she had indeed failed to complete the task, so she could only silently endure Jia Zhang's scolding.
"Don't you know how to say more nice things? Don't you know how to beg others? You really have no ability at all!"
The more Jia and Zhang scolded, the more fierce they became, with spittle flying everywhere. "Our family is so poor, why don't you think of a way quickly? If you can get this bus ticket, you can exchange it for a lot of money. It's better for you, you can get everything."
It can’t be done.”
Mrs. Jia Zhang was scolding and slapping her thighs with her hands, looking like she hated iron.
Jia Zhang was so angry that she was shaking all over and continued to scold Li Donglai.
"Humph, this Li Donglai, what's the use of being a big man? He doesn't take care of the residents of the compound at all. Our family is almost in trouble. It's good for him. He doesn't even think about us even if he has bus tickets. He doesn't think about it either. In the past,
When he was in the courtyard, everyone helped him a lot.
Now that he is rich, he has forgotten all of us."
Jia Zhang's face was ashen, and her eyes were full of anger and disappointment.
"He is so ungrateful! Fortunately, we still respect him as a great master.
He also doesn’t think about it, without us residents, how can he be such a great man? Now that he has the benefits, he only thinks about himself and doesn’t think about others at all.”
Jia Zhang was cursing and slapping the table with her hands, making a "bang bang" sound.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Silly Zhu was chatting with a few neighbors outside when he suddenly heard Jia Zhang’s sharp scolding.
As soon as he heard that Jia Zhang was scolding Li Donglai, Silly Zhu suddenly became furious. He immediately rushed into Jia's house with rapid strides.
Silly Zhu's face was full of anger, his eyes were as wide as copper bells, he pointed at Jia Zhang and said loudly: "Jia Zhang, shut up! Who is Director Li? He is a man of great ability. How can you
Why scold him?"
Silly Zhu's voice echoed in the room like a loud bell.
"Director Li put in so much effort to build the Red Star car! It's okay if you're not grateful, but you're still scolding people here. Do you know how many good things Director Li has done for everyone?" Silly Zhu became more and more excited as he spoke.
, the veins on his neck bulged.
"I tell you, Mrs. Jia Zhang, you are not allowed to scold Director Li again in the future.
Director Li is the person I admire the most. If anyone dares to speak ill of him, I, Silly Zhu, will be the first to refuse."
Silly Zhu clenched his fists, as if he was ready to fight with Jia Zhang at any time.
Jia Zhang was frightened by Sha Zhu's momentum and didn't know what to say for a moment.
All the residents in the compound were aware of Jia Zhang's temperament, and no one came to stop Si Zhu.
Jia Zhang was worried that Silly Zhu would beat her, so she could only hold back her anger and was scolded.
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Five days later, the first batch of Red Star cars were officially put on sale.
The sales site was crowded and lively.
People came from all directions and crowded the sales point.
The long queue stretched as far as the eye could see, and people's faces were filled with excitement and anticipation.
Some were discussing the performance and advantages of Red Star cars enthusiastically with the people around them, while others kept standing on tiptoes, looking in the direction of the sales point, for fear of missing the opportunity to buy.
The sales staff were very busy. They patiently answered customers' questions and nervously went through the sales procedures.
Orders came in like snowflakes, and the staff barely stopped writing.
