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Chapter 1498 Pengfei Becomes a Hot Toy

When Zhuang Tunan and others arrived at Pingyao Ancient City, they found that the local people were quite disgusted with their behavior and believed that these college students were here to destroy their bright future.

Because they have lived in such ancient buildings for too long, all kinds of troubles have made their lives very difficult, and they dream of wide roads and tall buildings.

However, these architecture students are dedicated to the survey and protection of ancient buildings, so they naturally block out these so-called difficulties, so their schedules are very tight.

The conditions in Shanxi during this period were really poor. Although the dishes were freshly prepared every day, they were often too busy to enjoy them and could only let the flies taste and circle around them first.

Zhuang Tunan and his team are facing many challenges in their work in the ancient city. At one point, they began to doubt their own work and even felt that it would be a futile effort in the end.

Due to the inability to effectively guarantee food hygiene conditions, many members of the team unfortunately contracted dysentery, and the county hospital lacked drugs to treat the disease, which undoubtedly posed a great threat to their health.

At the same time, the ancient city residents' urgent desire for the demolition of the city wall formed a sharp contrast with Mr. Ruan's firm stance on protecting ancient buildings, and conflicts and contradictions broke out fiercely again and again.

Teacher Ruan is well aware of the cultural value of these ancient buildings and firmly opposes the local authorities' proposal to demolish them. However, local staff seem to value immediate economic interests more, believing that only by demolishing the ancient buildings can they make room for road construction and promote urban development.

The final result was naturally a bad ending, which undoubtedly cast a shadow on everyone's heart again. After all, it would be difficult without the support of local authorities and the people.

In order to carry out the surveying work of the City God Temple with his team member Li Jia, Zhuang Tunan specially changed into neat white clothes, just to leave a good impression on Li Jia's heart, but he accidentally got his clothes dirty while climbing the City God Temple.

This little episode also reflects the hardship and difficulty of their work, and of course it makes Zhuang Tunan feel very embarrassed. He didn't expect that his behavior of pursuing girls would end in failure.

At this moment, Li Jia looked at Zhuang Tunan nonchalantly and asked, "Zhuang Tunan, do you regret choosing this major?"

However, Zhuang Tunan was stunned for a moment before looking at Li Jia with a determined face and explaining, "No! Although this visit to the ancient city was not smooth, I feel quite fulfilled."

"I don't like it! The reason I chose this architecture major was because I wanted to have a house of my own in Shanghai." But Li Jia said with a regretful and discouraged tone.

"Huh? Is there any necessary connection here?" Zhuang Tunan, who didn't quite understand, asked in confusion.

"There really isn't a necessary connection! So after the excitement wore off, I'm not really used to my current job. If life were like this after graduation, I'd definitely be overwhelmed."

At this moment, Zhuang Tunan looked at Li Jia in disbelief and asked, "Li Jia, are you planning to desert?"

"No! I just complain occasionally, and I will definitely stick to this industry." Li Jia said with a smile, but his heart was not in agreement.

"..." Looking at Li Jia with a bright smile in front of him, Zhuang Tunan couldn't help but be intoxicated for a moment.

Then Li Jia deliberately changed the subject and asked about Zhuang Tunan's father. Unconsciously, she became interested in Zhuang Tunan's father. "Zhuang Tunan, what about you? Your mother must have a lot of objections to your father going to study in such a faraway place like the United States, right?"

"He...they have been divorced for a long time."

"why?"

"I'm not sure! Anyway, I feel like the reason is quite complicated."

"..."

……

At this time, Suning had already taken an international flight back to Shanghai. This time he would be appointed as a professor of mathematics at Fudan University and concurrently serve as the vice dean of the School of Mathematics at Fudan University.

In addition, Fudan University and the Shanghai Municipal Government helped Suning contact an old villa, which is a very rare single-family old villa, and it does not have the cluttered appearance of other old villas in Shanghai.

A director in charge of logistics at the municipal government introduced Su Ning with a smile on his face, "Professor Zhuang, the owner of this old house has already immigrated and then sold it to the municipal government's real estate department. They originally planned to use it as staff housing for the municipal government office."

"Director Zhou, is there any problem with the property rights?" At this time, Suning was most concerned about the property rights issue. After all, it was easy to buy a house in this era, but the procedures were difficult.

Sometimes, what we are most afraid of is those who are too talkative and have no reason to argue with. They just do whatever the other party says. That is why Suning put forward such a condition.

As expected, Director Zhou patted his chest and assured, "Professor Zhuang, please rest assured. There will be absolutely no problem with the property rights."

Suning nodded without hesitation and decided to take it. "That's good! I'll buy this house."

"Okay! Professor Zhuang, I'll take you to handle the transfer procedures right now."

Then, Su Ning's heart moved and he looked at Director Zhou and made another request, "Thank you! Director Zhou, can you help me contact an old house restoration expert? I want to renovate this old house first."

Director Zhou, with a smile on his face, explained to Su Ning, "Professor Zhuang, you've finally asked the right person. I happen to have a friend who teaches at Tongji University's Department of Architecture and is very knowledgeable in the repair of ancient buildings and old houses."

"Then please help me contact Director Zhou."

"No problem! Professor Zhuang is willing to give up the generous salary in the United States to return to China to teach. Naturally, our city government and Fudan University will do the logistical work."

"Director Zhou, you're overpraising me."

Soon, Director Zhou helped Suning to complete the legal property procedures. Of course, Suning also paid a sum of money for the purchase of the house, but he still felt that what he bought should be his.

However, there was a problem when contacting the professor who was renovating the old villa. He happened to be inspecting the ancient city of Pingyao in Shanxi, and it would take at least a week for him to come back.

Director Zhou looked at Su Ning a little embarrassedly and asked, "Professor Zhuang, do you think I can help you contact other experts?"

Suning smiled nonchalantly and said, "It's okay! It's only a week. I'll be living in the school dormitory during this time anyway."

"Okay! I'll urge Teacher Ruan later."

……

At the same time, the polyester production efficiency of Suzhou Cotton Mill is poor, making it difficult to pay workers' wages, and the current situation is worrying.

Secretary Zhang of the cotton mill had no choice but to announce that in order to cope with the current difficulties, he decided to use unsold cloth to pay the workers' wages.

This decision caused dissatisfaction among cotton mill workers, especially for those whose entire family worked in the mill. Their homes were filled with cloth, but their livelihood became a problem.

In response to the workers' concerns, Secretary Zhang promised that he had contacted suppliers to allocate rice and flour, hoping that everyone could overcome the difficulties together. He believed that after the factory's performance improved, wages would be paid as scheduled.

Song Ying's family was no exception. All they brought back were green cloths. The clothes made from them were hung out to dry in the yard. It was a sea of emerald green, making it difficult to distinguish them. Looking at the clothes in the yard, they were filled with worry.

Huang Ling, on the other hand, was very attentive and used green cloth to sew a bed sheet and quilt cover for Zhuang Tunan, and even carefully made a pair of sleeves. Huang Ling didn't seem worried about this incident. Suning had already returned from abroad, and his monthly living expenses had doubled. Now their lives were truly wonderful.

Song Ying, who noticed something unusual, naturally asked Huang Ling with curiosity, "Sister Ling, why do I find that you are not worried at all?"

"You forgot that the living expenses are sent back every month." Huang Ling smiled and looked at Song Ying and whispered.

Song Ying slapped her forehead and then remembered that Huang Ling had external help, "Oh! It's true! How could I forget about Chen Shimei."

Huang Ling then approached Song Ying again and whispered something, suddenly realizing that Su Ning must be paying attention to them. "Besides, Zhuang Chaoying took the initiative to double the living allowance. Our family will never be short of money in the future."

"What? Will Chen Shimei ever have a conscience?"

"He has returned to China now and seems to be working in Shanghai. He probably earns quite a bit of money every month."

Song Ying, who understood what was happening, couldn't help but feel sorry for Huang Ling. This was a direct loss of a good man. "What a pity! It would be great if Zhuang Chaoying wasn't such a Chen Shimei."

Huang Ling, who also felt regretful, forced a smile and said, "Song Ying, I feel very satisfied now. After all, seeing Tunan and Xiaoting growing up, I naturally won't think too much about things that I shouldn't think about."

"..."

Song Ying really didn't expect that Su Ning would be so responsible. He got a good new job as soon as he returned to China, and was willing to increase the living expenses of Huang Ling and the children. It would be inappropriate to call him "Chen Shimei" in the future.

Pengfei was naturally the first to learn about the huge changes at the cotton mill. He immediately took out all his savings and said, "Aunt, I heard that the cotton mill has recently replaced wages with cloth. This is my savings from the past two years. I'm giving it all to you today."

"Silly boy, just keep this money for yourself. Your uncle sends money home every month." However, Huang Ling did not accept the money from Pengfei.

Pengfei still looked at Huang Ling with some concern and asked, "But the living expenses that uncle sent me may not be enough, right?"

Huang Ling didn't explain the doubling of living expenses to Pengfei, after all, she was worried that it would reach Zhuang's parents' ears. "It's enough! Your uncle also cares about our affairs and won't let a good nephew like you go hungry."

"My uncle and aunt are really nice people."

"Go wash your hands! We're going to eat soon."

"it is good."

……

At this time, Zhuang's father and mother were having a hard time, because Suning had long been too lazy to take care of them, and all the expenses had to rely on the meager wages of Zhuang Ganmei and his wife.

Of course, Zhuang Ganmei and his wife also thought about cheating and ignoring the two old bitches, but Zhuang Ganmei inherited her job from her mother. As long as something really happened, they would be the ones who would suffer in the end.

Although he didn't dare to directly drive these two old bitches away, he still showed his disdain to Zhuang's father and mother every day, which naturally made Zhuang's father and mother live in fear every day.

Soon, Zhuang's parents came up with a brilliant "poisonous plan", "Why don't we take Pengfei to our house to catch up with Mei?"

"What? Are you two crazy?" Zhuang Ganmei, who didn't understand what was going on for a moment, became angry.

Zhuang's father and mother exchanged a fearful glance at each other. Then Zhuang's mother turned to Zhuang Ganmei and explained, "Ganmei, please listen to our explanation first. Didn't Hualin say she could give us her salary? This will make our family's life much easier. It's much better than letting Huang Ling get away with it, right?"

"This..." As expected, Zhuang Ganmei was moved when she heard that there was money to be made.

Zhuang's father, who was standing by, saw his youngest son's excitement and said, "Hurry up and get to the United States. There's no time to lose. Your mother and I will go to the cotton mill and bring Pengfei back first. Then we'll contact Hualin in Guizhou to ask for money."

"Alright! We really can't let Huang Ling get away with it. She's no longer part of our family. But Hualin has to give her at least 25 yuan a month."

"it is good."

Yiming naturally also knew about the cotton mill, and then brought some best-selling products to Song Ying and Huang Ling, asking them if they could produce similar products.

After looking at it, both of them confidently said that there was no problem. "Yiming, our cotton mill has some dismissed interns who are very skilled. Can we invite them to join us?"

Yiming naturally agreed very readily, "No problem! No matter how many people there are, you are welcome to join. At worst, I can go further to sell."

"Yiming, thank you so much."

"I should be the one thanking you two aunties! Without your superb skills, my products wouldn't be selling so well."

At the same time, Old Wu found Song Ying and others and told them that he had used his connections to secure an opportunity for Xiao Min to work in the third factory.

However, Xiao Min unexpectedly rejected this arrangement.

Zhang A-mei was very confused about this, so she asked Song Ying and Huang Ling to persuade Xiao Min.

Under Song Ying's leadership, Xiao Min has made considerable progress in the factory, so Zhang A-mei believes that Xiao Min will follow Song Ying's advice.

However, when Song Ying and Huang Ling found Xiao Min, they discovered that she already had her own plans.

Xiao Min doesn't want to spend her whole life in the factory like her predecessors. She longs to pursue her own dreams.

So, she had found a job in a hairdressing shop and decided to go.

Each generation has its own destiny. It is obvious that children do not like their parents' arrangements. They prefer to go out and explore on their own.

Of course, people like Yiming can make a name for themselves, but as for Xiaomin, it’s hard to say, because she has perfectly inherited her mother’s selfishness, and she will definitely encounter obstacles everywhere when she enters society.

"Sister Ling, have you noticed that Xiao Min has changed?"

"I think this is her true nature! It's just that we didn't see it before. Don't forget that parents are their children's first teachers."

"Sister Ling, I suddenly find that what you said is becoming more and more meaningful."

"Haha, is there any?"

……

(End of this chapter)