Chapter 1261: Meeting
Qiao Jingyi laughed heartily. The more she looked, the more she liked her. Why couldn’t this girl be her daughter?
Gu Xiaoyu considered herself a lady, so she looked down on the carefree Qiao Jingyi.
As she ate, she observed Jiang Xinyu. She had heard many rumors about her, and her family had also mentioned Jiang Xinyu, giving her high praise.
Unexpectedly, she saw her here. Looking at her, she seemed ordinary, nothing special.
Especially when she was just as unreserved as Vice Factory Director Yao’s wife.
Wei Kaiyun didn’t drink alcohol, so he toasted Qian Jun and Yao Shimin with tea instead.
"Director Wei, now that everything is resolved without issues, why not go back?" Qian Jun was quite curious.
"Xinyu doesn’t want to return. Our family of six is already separated more than together. Besides, the outside world isn’t peaceful; living there is the best.
If we go out again, the chances for our family to be together will decrease."
Qian Jun nodded. As both Jiang Xinyu and he were ready to resume working, it was impossible for both to work together; they would have to be separated.
"By the way, Xinyu, when I went to the Management Bureau last year, they were very disappointed about your resignation and hoped you would return to work."
Jiang Xinyu smiled at Qian Jun. "I’m just thinking about living a peaceful life for a few years, as the time to accompany my four children is not much."
"Are you willing to live like this for Director Wei and the children?"
Jiang Xinyu nodded, "It’s not bad at all. If I leave, our family would inevitably have to separate again."
"You could apply to stay together. Above won’t ignore the request."
Jiang Xinyu still shook her head. "You see, these two little ones are just at the age when they need me. If I really start working, I will inevitably neglect them. Now, I’m very content living this orderly life, with no intention to exhaust myself mentally or physically."
"Jiang Xinyu, you’ve become idle," Qian Jun said with a laugh.
"Yes, I am idle, with no ambition."
Gu Xiaoyu listened on the side, and in her heart, she didn’t agree. Such a woman lacked ability, truly just an ordinary housewife who devoted herself entirely to the family, with a man and children.
After the children were full, Jianbin took them out to play. Xinxin looked very anxious and couldn’t sit still.
Jianbin came over with a smile, "Aunt Qiao, I can take my sister out to play."
Qiao Jing handed Xinxin over to Jianbin, laughing. "Sure, thank you, Jianbin. You’re such a good brother, taking care of the younger siblings."
Jianbin felt embarrassed by the praise. He smiled and took Xinxin away.
Now there were only six adults left at the table.
"Mr. Qian, I wish happiness for you and your wife."
Gu Xiaoyu also raised her wine glass; she drank alcohol.
She also knew about Wei Kaiyun—he was once a prominent figure in this county, and an exceptionally capable person.
She found it surprising that he was so outstanding, and Jiang Xinyu didn’t match him. She must have pursued him. Otherwise, how could such a successful person be interested in someone as ordinary as Jiang Xinyu?
"Director Wei, are you planning to visit the Provincial Capital?"
"I may not have enough time, so I won’t go. There’s nothing much to do, so I’ll wait for another chance to return in the future."
"Director Wei, I also have the idea of building housing for families."
"Yes, that’s important. Actually, top-level support is the most crucial.
This is a welfare benefit for the people. The textile factory is doing well financially, so you can apply and see."
"Director Wei, do you still have the plans for building the staff quarters? I’d like to take a look and learn from them."
"I don’t have them on hand. It’s quite simple, really. Just submit an application to the top, and if it’s approved, you can contact the contractor. Also, it’s best to do what I did. Reduce the cost by work seniority, and people can pay the remaining money in advance. This way, your stress will be much less since there are over a thousand people involved.
Another issue is if both spouses work at the textile factory, they can apply for two housing units. But you can’t reduce the cost for one unit using both their seniority years; otherwise, you’ll need to prepare a lot of funds."
Wei Kaiyun was quite familiar with this place, where it was common for couples to work together.
Qian Jun nodded. "What about the contractor?"
"Leave everything to them. It’s better for you this way, as potential pitfalls could give others leverage over you, and there are too many financial transactions involved.
Nowadays, this is a sensitive matter. You must be careful."
Qian Jun understood Wei Kaiyun’s meaning, as rebates and price differences were indeed common but also problematic.
Even without direct involvement, getting money was very simple.
Gu Xiaoyu listened to the side. In her heart, she admired Wei Kaiyun even more; he was a successful and capable man.
"All these were proposed by Xinyu. Do you remember when it was just us three? She gave me this report, and I took it with me. That’s why the Provincial Capital was able to complete the staff housing smoothly."
Qian Jun nodded, "I remember, but at that time, I didn’t pay attention to it."
Indeed, after receiving the report, Wei Kaiyun went to take charge of the Provincial Capital in no time, and having taken over, he was initially overwhelmed and couldn’t focus on other things.
Gu Xiaoyu was surprised in her heart. Was this proposed by that ordinary woman? Did she have such capability? Well, she was, after all, a graduate of a prestigious university.
Yao Shimin listened with a smile, harboring no opinions. However, Qian Jun’s desire for power had become more evident in the past two years, while he was merely a technical vice factory director and wouldn’t be involved in this matter.
Jiang Xinyu and Qiao Jingyi were quietly chatting and laughing together.
"Xinyu, when can you come to my house for dinner? I have many little secrets to tell you."
"I’ll come to your house tomorrow night."
Wei Kaiyun, who had been paying attention to his wife, heard her speak. "Xinyu, tomorrow, with everyone familiar around, it wouldn’t be appropriate for you not to show up."
Jiang Xinyu knew well what Wei Kaiyun meant; he wanted everyone to know their relationship.
Jiang Xinyu smiled and nodded. "Then the day after tomorrow night, Lv Beiguang’s son is getting married, and I have to help. There’s no time during the day."
"That handsome man?"
Yao Shimin heard his wife’s words, feeling a little uneasy inside. Why call someone else a handsome man? He himself wasn’t much worse than Lv Beiguang.
"Yes."
"Xinyu, was it you who arranged for Shi Jing and Feifei to leave together?"
"Yes, since it was going to be the countryside, going there was fine."
"Did you think about going over there together when you sent the children away?"
"Yes, how could I feel at ease with the two children out there by themselves? Counting on him was impossible, so I had to go. Even if he was by my side, I wouldn’t have peace of mind."