Ants exploded, I opened a power plant to supply power to the world

Chapter 268 Chapter 267 Returning to the Old Factory in Town to Visit the Old Friends
My family runs a small supermarket, so someone has to watch it all the time except at night.

When I get home at noon to cook, I have to be quick because Lin Zhe or Lao Lin can only watch for a short while. They are both very efficient. They will go home to cook and then return to the supermarket.

So cooking is very quick, and today is no exception.

Lin Zhe sat down and was still yawning to adjust to the jet lag when Yan Xi came out with the food.

But she looked a little embarrassed, with a red face, and I didn't know what her mother said to her.

Three dishes and one soup are enough for a family of three plus Yan Xi, the future daughter-in-law, a total of four people.

When they sat down to eat, Lin Zhe clearly felt the difference. Today, Jiang Lan was more enthusiastic than ever before, and she kept picking up food for Yan Xi.

"Xiaoxi, try the spareribs made by Auntie, they are so delicious."

"Xiaoxi, try this shrimp. It was delivered by the food store before we went home. It was still alive and kicking before being cooked."

"Xiaoxi, come here, let me serve you a bowl of soup."

Hearing this, Lin Zhe just felt sickening. His mother's enthusiasm was really excessive.

"Mom, I don't have no hands. Why are you constantly picking up food for me? Forget about picking up food for her, but your own son still has nothing to eat."

Lin Zhe's words were met with a roll of the eyes from Jiang Lan.

"Why are you arguing? There's plenty on the plate, so just grab it yourself."

Jiang Lan had a look of disgust on her face when she said this, but when she turned around and looked at Yan Xi, her eyes were full of joy.

"Xiaoxi, don't worry about this kid, just eat more."

Maybe it's like this in every family. When the daughter-in-law comes to visit, the parents will "openly favor" her, so that she can have more sense of belonging.

Lin Zhe naturally just said it verbally and did not feel any unpleasantness.

This is much more interesting than some boring families. Life always needs to be a little more exciting.

……

After dinner, Lin Zhe sent Yan Xi home again "on the orders of his parents".

There was a touch of romance between the two of them along the way, but they no longer had the frankness of the past.

Lin Zhe was also unusually silent, and he opened his mouth for a long time before he could utter a word.

"Um... do you want to go for a drink? I'll call Wang Zikai and Zhang Chao along."

Although not too much time has passed, Lin Zhe has at least returned to China, so it is reasonable for them to get together.

Moreover, the two of them had just been together and seemed to need a little stimulation from alcohol.

Yan Xi nodded. Seeing that neither of them was driving and Zhang Chen was going home from get off work, they simply walked on the street and hailed a taxi.

As soon as we got in the car, the driver remained talkative, as if all drivers across the country were like that.

"Wow, a young man is walking around here with his girlfriend?"

"Hmm, yes."

Although he studied in Binhai and now works in Binhai, Lin Zhe cannot speak authentic Binhai dialect.

After hearing Lin Zhe speak Mandarin, the driver became interested and began to introduce enthusiastically.

"See? This building by the Pujiang River is one of the most expensive residential areas in Binhai. The price of one square meter of housing here is worth several of my shabby cars."

When he said this, the driver was also very envious.

Even though he is a native of Binhai, the people from Binhai are just like those from Beijing, and they are all very proud in their bones.

Although he only drives a taxi, he seems to be proud of the prosperity around him.

"Young man, you have to work hard. You have to buy a big house for such a beautiful girlfriend."

Lin Zhe was amused when he heard this and started the conversation.

"Master, why can't I just ask my girlfriend to work hard and buy me a big house?"

"Young man, you are really brave to say that. Aren't you afraid that the girl will get angry?"

In response to this, Yan Xi chuckled and spoke on behalf of Lin Zhe.

"Master, he doesn't need to buy it. His family lives in this community in Binhai."

When Yan Xi said this, he spoke in authentic Binhai dialect. The driver was stunned for a moment after hearing it, and then glanced at the two of them in the rearview mirror.

Many people have seen this before, and the driver took a breath after taking a glance.

I'm not bragging. You can tell from their clothes and temperament that these two are a perfect match, especially their temperament, which is far better than that of ordinary people.

In addition, although I can't afford it, being in Binhai does not prevent the driver from knowing some luxury brands.

The clothes worn by the two people sitting in the back seat were obviously not cheap and were probably extremely expensive.

Considering that she had just come from that community, such a pretty local Binhai girl must be of good condition. How could that young man be with her if he didn't have the ability?

So the driver believed it and completely shut his talkative mouth.

Faced with such a noble person, he had no confidence to chat with him.

……

The car stopped at a bar gathering place along the Binhai Pujiang River. After getting off the car, the two walked around for a while and soon saw Wang Zikai and Zhang Chao who came together.

Although Zhang Chao has now become a member of Zhetong Electric Power Group, Zhang Chao has never failed in his job and does not need Lin Zhe's help or support.

Therefore, the two of them had separate lives outside of work. When it came to matters at work and in the unit, Zhang Chao treated Lin Zhe with more respect than someone in a higher position.

But in private, the two of them didn't feel much awkward, and they were still the kind of brothers who treated each other as drunken friends.

He was slightly surprised to see Lin Zhe and Yan Xi coming hand in hand.

However, the two of them had assisted Lin Zhe before, and now they were seen speaking with a smile.

"Brother Zhe is here, hello sister-in-law."

"Hello, sister-in-law."

Hearing this, Yan Xi nodded slightly with a blushing face, but there was no need to wave her hand to refuse like before.

This made the two of them dumbfounded. In the past, although they didn't show much resistance to such jokes, they would deny it to some extent. But now, are they admitting it?

Zhang Chao is a little dull when it comes to matters between men and women.

But Wang Zikai was different. Because his family lived in the local area, he had good conditions and a handsome appearance, so he had been in many relationships. He was not very familiar with the relationship between men and women, but he was not unfamiliar with it at all. After seeing Yan Xi's reaction, he knew that the two of them must be officially together.

He was very happy at the moment, as it felt like he had lived up to his efforts in being Lin Zhe's wingman and assisting him. Although Zhang Chao was also there, he was still the main force.

When it comes to being a wingman, if Wang Zikai is an F-35, then Zhang Chao can at most be an F-16, and it would have to be a low-profile version. Even though the two of them were chatting animatedly at the time, it was still Wang Zikai who made the main contribution.

Now you can see that the two of them are officially together, and there is also a sense of accomplishment in having their work bear fruit.

"Okay, okay! Brother Zhe, we have to celebrate. It's ok that you didn't invite the brothers to set up a table for dinner tonight, but you have to treat us to a good drink tonight. Let's drink as much as we want."

After saying this, Zhang Chao was confused for a moment, then continued speaking.

"Ah? Didn't Brother Zhe just return home? Didn't we agree to treat him before he came? Let's welcome him."

Although Zhang Chao is quite clever at work, he is basically clueless when it comes to love. He never had a boyfriend during his four years in college. Now he keeps his heart and soul as pure as possible, and he still hasn't figured out Yan Xi's intentions.

Lin Zhe, on the other hand, didn't know how to say it directly, so he just smiled and waved his hand.

"Listen to Zikai and drink as much as you want tonight. I'll give you the day off."

In this way, Lin Zhe and Yan Xi walked behind, and Wang Zikai, who was walking in front, also told Zhang Chao the news. After listening to his analysis, Zhang Chao naturally understood it.

"Oh my goodness, it's true! Then I have to drink more tonight and get the boss drunk. This opportunity won't come often. The next time I get drunk will probably be at the wedding banquet."

……

Three days later, Lin Zhe appeared in Shima Town.

This is my hometown, but now it has changed because of Lin Zhe's existence.

The Zhetong Electric Power Museum project is still under construction. Although the project efficiency and progress have been accelerated to the fastest, it will still take several months to complete.

Although it is a museum of Zhetong Electric Power, in addition to the "antiques" of Zhetong Electric Power and some things that can witness the growth process of Zhetong Electric Power, there are also various basic power tools, which can be experienced by tourists.

Just such a place can bring a lot of tourists to Shima Town.

Because according to Lin Zhe's requirements, the Zhetong Electric Power Museum not only carries history, but also has to be built into an interesting place.

Because Lin Zhe himself is tired of rigid things, and except for those who are really interested in old things, probably no one will take the initiative to enter the museums in various places.

But in the Zhetong Electric Power Museum, like a science and technology museum, many interesting small projects will be developed, and tourists will be able to experience them personally.

According to Lin Zhe's idea, the businesses in the town would also be able to do better business because so many tourists would have to eat and drink.

Another "check-in point" is his own old house, which Lin Zhe has no intention of developing.

Even if it is developed, it will be demolished directly and then a more livable villa will be rebuilt. It will also have to be surrounded by high walls. Lin Zhe does not want others to spy on this part of his life.

When we walked into the "museum" under construction, Wang Shuqing and the current mayor of Shima Town were accompanying us.

Lin Zhe was very satisfied when he saw that the originally not-so-big "tile factory" had been expanded a lot and some local elements of Shima Town had been added to it.

Moreover, the mayor of the nearby Shima Town also introduced that the infrastructure construction in the town has already started, which Lin Zhe could also see on the way here.

Although the town completed the hardened road construction project early on, that is, the town and nearby villages that are not too remote are all paved with cement, but asphalt roads are naturally better.

Convenient and comfortable road conditions are naturally one of the standard features of tourist areas.

Therefore, they started construction in Shima Town to provide supporting facilities, not only the road surface, but also some auxiliary facilities. For example, they cooperated with Zhetong Electric Power to start building a new energy vehicle charging station.

In addition, a gas station is also under construction.

Including the standardization of homestays in the town, etc. He told Lin Zhe all these as if he was reporting. Lin Zhe nodded with satisfaction, then stretched out his hand and shook hands with him to express his gratitude.

After inspecting the construction site, Lin Zhe naturally stayed to eat. He originally planned to eat in the cafeteria of the Shima Town Power Plant.

But I couldn't resist Mr. Wang's enthusiasm, so I went to his house.

The two of them didn't drink any wine at noon, so Mr. Wang's wife cooked a few of her specialties to entertain them.

The ingredients are all authentic country flavors, and Mr. Wang’s wife is a good cook, so Lin Zhe enjoys eating them especially well.

While eating, Mr. Wang mentioned in a side note that his old illness had been recurring more frequently recently, which was knee pain. He went to the hospital for a check-up, and at that time he went to the best hospital in the province.

But this thing is a chronic disease, the kind that cannot be cured.

So Mr. Wang expressed implicitly that he might have to retire if he just held on for a while longer.

Lin Zhe only felt regretful about this matter. He had "forced" Engineer Wang to stay once at that time, and now that he brought it up again, Lin Zhe had nothing to say.

And it is true that Mr. Wang is old, and he wants to retire and enjoy a peaceful family life. And because of the high salary offered by Lin Zhe, Mr. Wang is satisfied.

As he spoke, Mr. Wang also looked at Lin Zhe with gratitude.

"I really have to thank you for this. I didn't expect that you would give a car to us, the earliest employees. I gave the car to my son. I was planning to buy him a car anyway, and now I got it in time."

"Besides, the salary you've given me over the years is too high. Not to mention the money we have saved for our retirement, we've even saved enough to raise our grandchildren. Mr. Lin, please approve it when the time comes."

Having said that, Lin Zhe could only smile bitterly and nodded.

With Mr. Wang's departure, the most "old-fashioned" person in the group is indeed the founder of the group himself.

Putting down the chopsticks in his hand, Lin Zhe nodded with a slight heaviness.

"Okay, Mr. Wang, you've worked hard for me over the years. When you think it's appropriate, let me know and I'll organize your retirement ceremony."

……

Although he was a little reluctant, as if an old person in the family was like a treasure, this day would come sooner or later, and Lin Zhe could accept it calmly.

After dinner, everyone went to the power plant in Shima Town together.

It had been a long time since he came back, so Lin Zhe naturally wanted to inspect the old factory and see the local employees.

There was no car involved. Engineer Wang and a few others walked from the town to the factory at the east end of the town.

He did not announce his arrival in advance, so the factory remained in normal condition.

At this time, the security guard Old Wang saw a group of people coming early, so he stood up, walked out of the guard room and came to the door. After seeing Wang Shuqing, he felt relieved.

But then Old Wang's mouth opened slightly, and he recognized Lin Zhe.

Old Wang was a little excited when he recognized this local young man whose appearance allowed him to eat pork head once a day.

"Boss Lin, Boss Lin is here!"

As he said that, Old Wang trotted over to meet him.

(End of this chapter)