CHAPTER 481: 481 MUTUAL

At the dinner table, everyone was exchanging drinks, but Kong Demin didn’t drink at all; the doctor had advised him against smoking and drinking.

He used the excuse of having work in the evening to refuse, and others couldn’t persuade him further.

"Demin, you and Hongxia should visit your family soon. You’re married, but Hongxia hasn’t met your parents yet. That’s not right."

"Yes, Dad, we’re going back this Saturday. I’ve already arranged it. We’ll come back to introduce my parents to you two elders, and my younger siblings need to meet you too."

Sun Baoqiang was satisfied, and a smile appeared on his face.

After the meal, Kong Demin left using work as an excuse.

"Be careful at home tonight, I have something to do tonight."

"Okay, don’t worry, I’m not scared."

After taking Sun Hongxia home, Kong Demin drove away directly.

He didn’t want to go anywhere, so he ended up going back to the workplace.

In the afternoon, Wang Dajiang had already informed people over there while buying gifts.

The next day he drank the herbal medicine delivered by Meng Xiu Fen.

"What kind of medicine is this?" Meng Xiu Fen asked quietly.

"I’ll tell you when I get home tonight." Kong Demin felt a bit touched; this was a sign of care for him.

Of course, Meng Xiu Fen cared about Kong Demin; although she felt disgust towards him, the child was still young, and a man was necessary to support the family.

Kong Demin didn’t go out all day, though his subordinates did; there was a rally today, with ten people paraded through the streets, so the Revolutionary Committee members all went out.

Ever since he realized he couldn’t do it, Kong Demin lost his mind for other things and lazily flipped through the reports below.

He specifically established a team to investigate wealthy families and officials in the county town.

Still no report on Jiang Xinyu; is she really clean?

He actually wanted to use her going abroad as an excuse, but there’s no leverage at all. However, if it comes down to the last resort and doesn’t work, he would invite her over to investigate her abroad situation, claiming treason?

But if that’s the case, Qian Jun would be involved, as well as Shen Xueqi from the city’s Public Security Bureau.

It’s easier to handle those in the city, but Qian Jun has real backing above; he even received tips that Qian Jun was untouchable. That’s the final step.

After Jiang Xinyu finished the morning meeting, she specifically called over the security department personnel and asked them to observe if there were any radicals that needed special attention.

Currently, the textile factory is still relatively calm. Yesterday, Qian Jun held a mobilization meeting for everybody during lunch.

Jiang Xinyu saw that almost everyone was sensible, but it can’t be ruled out that some people have extreme thoughts.

The phone on the table suddenly rang. Jiang Xinyu reached over and picked it up, "Hello, Jiang Xinyu."

"Xiao Jiang, the kids and Monk Master have arrived, rest assured."

"Call me before five in the afternoon if you have time."

"Okay, I’ll keep an eye on it. If I haven’t called you by five-thirty, then tomorrow. I’ll arrange the three big ones who just came."

"Thank you."

Jiang Xinyu finally relaxed, knowing the kids had arrived, with Old Yang by their side, giving her a sense of inexplicable trust.

Then she held a meeting, "Vice Factory Director Jiang, our security department’s staffing is a bit insufficient?"

"Director Pan, how many more people do you think you’d need to make arrangements?"

"At least five more."

"Alright, write a report, I’ll sign it. I do hope the security department prioritizes veterans, or at least young and robust individuals, but they must have decent character."

"Yes, I understand."

"Also, the Little Red Book must be memorized thoroughly; we’re essentially the factory’s law enforcement. If you can’t recite it yourself, how can you demand it from others?"

Pan Yuanliang nodded, "We’re now utilizing all available time to memorize it. I will also conduct random checks periodically."

The meeting here ended around ten, Jiang Xinyu reviewed Song Qingqing’s meeting notes and then went to find Qian Jun.

Secretary Fang saw Jiang Xinyu coming over, "Vice Factory Director Jiang, Mr. Qian is on a call."

"Alright, I’ll wait outside."

Jiang Xinyu sat outside, drinking water poured by Fang Xiangxue, awaiting Qian Jun.

Qian Jun came out and saw Jiang Xinyu, "I was just about to find you; come in, I have something for you."

Jiang Xinyu got up and followed him into the office.

"There’s a meeting in the city tomorrow."

"Do I need to go too?"

"Yes, both of us will go."

"Alright, got it."

"What did you want to talk to me about?"

"The security department needs more people."

"Okay, let Pan Yuanliang submit a report."

After discussing work, Jiang Xinyu suddenly remembered, "So, when can I have some wedding candy?"

"Around the fifteenth of August, I reckon."

"That’s only about a week away, quite soon; is everything arranged?"

"Yeah, the house is the old one; there’s no need to arrange anything."

"Are you going to have a ceremony?"

"No, it’s too much hassle; just a meal with a few friends is fine. Oh, I called Director Wei, and he said he’ll come."

"Just friends would require a few tables, right?"

"Yes, probably around five tables, plus two tables from Gao Ruyun’s close relatives."

"Alright, let me know if you need anything."

"Actually, I do have something to ask of you; I’ve called Ding Shihong to take care of things, but he needs your chili sauce, and he said he’d find you."

"Alright, that’s really no problem. Once Director Ding prepares the peppers and garlic, I can make them overnight."

"Thanks a lot."

"No need to thank; for such a small task, this is what I can manage amidst bigger endeavors.

Alright, I’m heading back."

Jiang Xinyu returned to the office, Song Qingqing was on the phone, "Vice Factory Director Jiang is back."

Jiang Xinyu took over the phone, "Hello, Jiang Xinyu."

"It’s me, I’m leaving on the seventh, arriving on the evening of the ninth."

"Got it."

After hanging up, Jiang Xinyu started reciting the Little Red Book with Song Qingqing together.

During lunchtime, there were four female colleagues together.

"Mr. Qian is getting married, did you know?"

"Secretary Pan, you’re quite the informant," Jiang Xinyu teased with a smile.

"I heard it from Vice Factory Director Yao, it’s on the fifteenth of August."

"Among us, only Xinyu gets to go?" Qiao Jingyi said while eating.

"You can go too, you’re the factory director’s wife. Just follow Vice Factory Director Yao and you can go."

Qiao Jingyi wrinkled her nose, "I don’t particularly want to attend; they’ll probably all be Mr. Qian’s friends, big shots, dining won’t be enjoyable."

"You should go; otherwise, I’ll be so lonely. I have to go."

"Alright, let’s talk about it then."

When women gather, it’s all about gossip, "Xinyu, have you met Mr. Qian’s wife?" Song Qingqing asked curiously.

Jiang Xinyu nodded, "I’ve met her; she’s a sales clerk at the supply and marketing cooperative, prettier than all four of us." She suddenly spotted Kong Mengjie, "Quite like Kong Mengjie, both are beauties."