Cai Jun arrived two days later, a young man of respectable height, looking vibrant, with fairer skin than most people.
In their countryside, it’s hard to find someone with such fair skin, especially a man.
The saying goes, ’a fair complexion hides faults,’ and his clear skin added charm to his appearance, making him look less like a countryman and more like an intellectual.
It’s no wonder Sun Bingnan spoils his sister; Lin Chuxia remembered that Sun Lanlan always liked refined men.
He stayed on, working directly at the Bun Shop, arranged by Qin Han.
During this period, Zhang Guilan also approached her once, as Qin Wu, the son of a cousin of Qin Yang, and his wife wanted to work at the Bun Shop. Since he was unfamiliar with Lin Chuxia, he approached Zhang Guilan.
Qin Yang’s father had three siblings; Mr. Qin was the second eldest.
In the eldest uncle of the Qin family’s home, there were three brothers; the eldest, Qin Liang, was also the eldest brother among all the cousins, and he’s already past 40. His eldest son, Qin Jianjun, is nearly 20 now.
The second, Qin Jiang, father of Qin Jianye, whose wife Xu Yun teaches at the village elementary school.
The youngest, Qin Wen, was the second most successful among the brothers, apart from Qin Yang. He now works at the counter in the county Hardware Company, earning a salary.
The uncle only had one son, Qin Wu.
Lin Chuxia had a deep impression of him; he was the tractor driver when she married Qin Yang, who always affectionately called him Xiao Wu.
It was said that they were of the same age, and among all the cousins, Qin Yang and Qin Wu got along best.
He’s also Niuniu’s father.
Considering the staffing, more recruitment was necessary for the new branch opening, so she made provisions to include them.
The work at the branch continued methodically, and Qin Yang, far away in the Northwest, faced a challenge.
“Mr. Qin, don’t you think your views are a bit radical? At present, this level of technical difficulty is almost insurmountable for us, and you know our decisions affect the workers’ safety. Even a minor error could lead to irrevocable damage; this doesn’t seem like your style.”
Fresh out of the meeting, Bai Xiaoming couldn’t help but raise his concerns.
It was the first time in their five-year partnership he had questioned Qin Yang’s judgment.
Bai Xiaoming felt his plan was too perilous, unsafe for the workers, and unwise for his old friend’s career.
Qin Yang stopped walking, looking toward the distant construction site.
The weather was turning colder, which would usually slow their progress soon.
His calm gaze carried a touch of determination, “You said it yourself, our current technology doesn’t allow it. Aren’t we in this field to tackle just such technical challenges?”
“Even so, we need to be realistic. Weren’t things good the way they were? Steady and substantial, each step solid. Since when did you start caring about the intangible?”
Qin Yang glanced sideways, “There’s nothing intangible, as long as we overcome it, it becomes tangible. If we don’t, someone else will, and technology never stands still.”
“Then let someone else do it; can’t you see? Our team isn’t capable of such things; they can’t support your ambition.”
Bai Xiaoming really couldn’t understand; wasn’t everything good as it was? Everything they did was verifiable, all achievements were tangible, and their whole technical team in the project department was even recognized.
In his view, Qin Yang’s actions were digging his own grave.
Seeing Qin Yang silently looking at him, Bai Xiaoming softened his tone, “If you want your sister-in-law by your side, I can help you. I’ve told you before, I can manage to get a spot; you can’t just ignore people’s lives because of personal feelings, can you?”
He thought that this workaholic, once married and with a family, might have calmed down a bit. Instead, after the sister-in-law visited for two days, he went even crazier than before, treating his work even more fervently as his beloved.
Was he pouring all his longing for his wife into his work?
Honestly, he wanted to file a report right now to apply for a familial support spot, to get her here sooner to divert this guy’s focus.
Qin Yang silently retracted his gaze, “How do we know something won’t work without trying it? Xiaoming, you’re getting old; I’m not.”
He did indeed do everything for Lin Chuxia, to be transferred closer to her, but it was also for his beliefs.
For years he and his colleagues had been overly cautious, lacking the explorative spirit of technicians.
This time he wanted to grow stronger, break through technological barriers, and surpass himself.
It can be said Lin Chuxia gave him the courage and motivation.
Bai Xiaoming, left behind, was perplexed: ???
He’s old?
He’s only thirty; he thinks he’s old?
…………
After half a month of renovations, the new store was finally ready to open.
The weather was great on that day, and Lin Chuxia had the staff up early for preparations.
Qin Han, Su Wensong, Qin Wu, and Sun Bingnan, the men, were busy hanging red paper, installing plaques, decorations, and preparing fireworks…
Though it was a branch, both its location and scale were significantly better than the original, and the opening needed to be grand.
That was the impact Lin Chuxia wanted.
When the train station bun shop opened, she had no foundation or experience, but now, whether it’s Qin’s buns or Qin’s Cooked Food, both had made a name for themselves in Ancheng County.
The new store’s opening needed to leverage everything to reach a new level.
Everything outside was ready, and inside the bun shop was completely new, cleaned thoroughly again that morning.
Dozens of steamer baskets filled with buns, steaming hot, and the ready-to-eat dishes looked very appetizing.
The staff in the shop wore uniform white aprons, white sleeves, and white sanitary hats, emphasizing neatness, cleanliness, and hygiene.
Today, only Sun Lanlan, Granny Sun, and Cai Jun stayed at the old shop, the rest were at the new store to boost sales for the opening day.
Before the auspicious hour, nearly a hundred people had already gathered outside the shop, knowing it was the opening of Qin’s Bun Shop’s new branch and that there would be a 10% discount on the opening day, eager to try the buns and dishes.
Lin Chuxia today was clad in a wine-red sweater with a white shirt collar visible at the round neckline, a beige jacket, black trousers, and low-heeled leather shoes. Her hair was styled into a five-strand scorpion braid, making her look neat and efficient.
She was also wandering inside and outside the shop, checking for any shortages and having them replenished promptly.
Finally, when she walked out to check her watch, there were less than twenty minutes to the auspicious time, and nearly a hundred people were gathered outside the shop.
Indeed, the clientele in the city was better than at the train station.
Her gaze shifted, and she spotted two familiar figures in the crowd, truly distinguished by their shiny bald heads…