I was married off to a disabled hero in lieu of marriage; my in-laws doted on me and I aspired to gr

"In addition, I also have some suggestions regarding Yao Xing's disinfection plant."

Zhou Wenhui looked at Yao Xing, who immediately sat up straight and listened attentively.

"It's true that taking on disinfection work for schools and public institutions is a good way to make a profit right now, but it's not a long-term solution. Yao Xing, have you considered that the work you're doing could actually be done by the individual institutions themselves?"

Doing business with organizations, where a single order can be hundreds or thousands of dollars, seems very profitable, but it's actually the easiest business to be replaced. Yao Xing, our approach should be flexible, able to scale up or down. On a large scale, we can produce disinfection equipment needed by organizations. On a small scale, we can produce essential disinfection products needed by households.

Examples include disinfectants, alcohol, iodine solution, medical devices, ethylene oxide sterilizers, etc. If you can make it yourself, do so; if not, you can act as an agent.

Yao Xing jumped to his feet and stammered, "Can I do it?"

"Of course you can. You need to include all the necessary disinfection supplies in the city in your factory's plan. Whether it's workplaces or households, whatever they need, you have to have it. Jin Tao once said, 'Whatever you do, you have to be number one.'"

We may not be number one in the province, or even the country, but we can be number one in Huailin. We need to make a lasting impression on the people of Huailin: for disinfection, they should go to Huailin's number one disinfection plant.

After Zhou Wenhui finished speaking, Yao Xing fell silent.

Zhou Zhonghai slammed his hand on the table: "Good, Wenhui is right. Whether it's industry, agriculture, or commerce, if we're going to do it, we should do it the best. Yao Xing, the road ahead is still tough, you need to plan carefully."

"Vice Governor Zhou, with your support, I can do it."

Zhou Wenhui's words stirred Yao Xing's ambition. Yes, all I see is the immediate profit of a little over ten thousand, while he sees development over ten or even several decades.

Yao Xing felt ashamed, ashamed of his narrow-mindedness.

"Yao Xing, didn't I say to call him Uncle Zhou in private? You kids are all thoughtful and capable. As long as Uncle Zhou is in this position, there's anything I can do to help you, so please just ask. However..."

Zhou Zhonghai took a sip of water: "Clear water has no fish. If you make some minor mistakes, Uncle Zhou will cover for you. However, you all need to have your own bottom line. If you use my position to do anything illegal, I will not only not cover for you, but I will also investigate and deal with you immediately."

Zhou Zhonghai looked around and said sternly.

"Uncle Zhou, you are our role model. We will not let you down."

Yang Zheng was the first to express his opinion, and the others echoed him.

"Alright, I am a soldier. My principle is to support young people and help them move forward, but I will never spoil you. Ten years from now, twenty years from now, if you can still gather together like this today, tell me, Uncle Zhou, I have a clear conscience. That will be the greatest reward you can give to Uncle Zhou."

"Uncle Zhou, we will definitely do it."

"Uncle Zhou, we understand."

Zhou Zhonghai looked at these young people with great admiration.

The good times belong to them.

The sky is high and the land is vast, allowing them to roam freely.

Upstairs, people were chatting animatedly, while downstairs, Annie threw down the mop and sat down on the sofa, pouting, "Why sweep? I'm not sweeping!"

Zhou Wenjing comforted her, "Sister-in-law, you've cooked, washed the dishes, and done half the cleaning. We're just finishing up. What's there to be unhappy about?"

"What do you know? Is it about doing the work?"

"If it's not work-related, then what is it?"

"It's your dad. They're upstairs chatting and laughing, and they won't let us join them."

Annie looked at Zhou Wenjing with a mixture of disappointment and frustration.

"I'm already afraid of my dad, so it's better if I don't participate. Besides, I don't like listening to them talk about studying and career development."

"You, you... your father doesn't respect us at all, otherwise he would have kicked us out."

"Annie, you're overthinking it. Your brother's leg isn't good, and your sister-in-law has been busy all day. It's our turn to do the work. If you won't do it, I will."

Zhou Wenjing doesn't have many complicated ideas, but even having tea with his father puts a lot of pressure on him.

In reality, Zhou Wenjing couldn't do anything right. Hu Xiaomei grabbed the broom and said, "Wenjing, you guys go and rest, I'll do it."

"Sister Hu, thank you for your hard work."

"It's nothing. Qiaoqiao and Fenglin have almost finished. It's just the last bit of work. You can go upstairs and rest."

Just as Zhou Wenjing was about to go upstairs with Annie, Luo Meiyun returned, covered in snow.

"Oh, all the guests have left."

"Mom, you're back. They're all having tea in Dad's study. You haven't eaten yet, have you?"

When Zhou Wenjing saw Luo Meiyun, he happily went to greet her.

"I haven't eaten yet; a surgery delayed me."

"Sister Luo, you're back. I've brought you some roasted lamb."

When Hu Xiaomei saw Luo Meiyun return, she quickly dropped what she was doing and went to the yard.

"Qiaoqiao was afraid it would get cold, so she put the mutton in a box and placed it on the fire outside, saying that she could eat it hot as soon as she got home."

Hu Xiaomei brought in two boxes of roasted mutton.

"Qiaoqiao is a thoughtful child."

Luo Meiyun took off her thick coat, looked at the fragrant mutton, quickly sat down at the table, picked up a piece and took a bite.

"Mmm, it smells good. Wenjing, Annie, are you done eating?"

"I'm full, Mom." Zhou Wenjing sat down next to his mother, while Annie sat on the sofa with a cold expression.

"What's wrong with Annie?" Luo Meiyun asked, frowning.

"They're just jealous of each other."

"What did Qiaoqiao do to her?"

"No, it's just that Dad asked Qiaoqiao to go to the study for tea, but he wouldn't let her go, so she got angry."

Zhou Wenjing truthfully said, "Even drinking tea makes me jealous; women are such a hassle."

"Annie, come, sit with your mother."

Luo Meiyun called out to Annie, who sat down awkwardly next to Luo Meiyun.

"Annie, we've all been so busy with work that we've neglected you in some ways. We're sorry."

"Mom, what are you saying?"

"Dad invites them for tea to talk about studies and work. You and Wenjing are different. You came back from the Soviet Union, and your thinking is more mature than theirs. Dad's ideas don't align with yours either. If he doesn't want us to listen, then we won't listen," Luo Meiyun said gently.

"yes!"

Annie was pleased with her mother-in-law's praise.

"Annie, you're a good girl too. Back in the Soviet Union, you ran around taking care of your father, and your parents remember that. You and Qiaoqiao are both good children to your parents. This home is your home too, and as an international student, you should have a broader perspective. If you always get caught up in trivial matters, it will drain your energy."

Look at Mom, now that she's home, all she wants is to eat her fill and get a good night's sleep. Qiaoqiao is just like Mom, with such a simple personality. Annie, Mom's worried you'll overthink things and get yourself into unnecessary troubles. That's not good. You're a member of the Zhou family; you should integrate into the family, not treat yourself like a guest.

Luo Meiyun patiently persuaded her.

"Mom, I..."

"You are the host, and there are guests in your home. You should serve them tea and water warmly, not get angry."

"Mom is right, Annie, you are just petty."

"I……"

Zhou Wenjing, you just wait.

"Annie, try to act like the owner of the house. Do your chores and work when you're supposed to. If you really can't adapt to this home, Wenjing can apply for housing."

Annie, whatever choice you make, your parents will agree and understand. However, please don't argue with each other. We're both very busy and just want to come home, have a good meal, and get some rest.

Luo Meiyun is a working woman. The hospital is tiring enough, and she doesn't like having to watch you two fight over your man when she gets home.

"Mom, I know, I was just being petty and liked to sulk."

Annie understood: if you can get along, great; if not, then get lost.

She can't leave; the company housing is nowhere near as comfortable as a small apartment building.

"Hey, that's not what Mom meant. What Mom meant was that we should focus our energy on work and life. Annie, why don't you have a baby? Once you have a baby, your whole heart and soul will be devoted to the child."

Having a baby? Annie stood up in surprise and said, "Mom, please eat slowly. I'll go help Sister Hu with the chores."

"Hey, having a baby is great, why are you running away?"