kvmb Chapter 134 She's still quite new, doesn't know anything.
Chapter 134 She's still quite new, doesn't know anything.
It's said that money emboldens the timid, and Qiao Manman reasonably suspects that Zhao Zhaodi obtained something extraordinary on the mountain.
After all, this is a novel world. How could there not be secrets in the places where the male lead, the original male lead, and the female supporting character appear?
Who knows, there might be a treasure hidden somewhere.
Qiao Manman quickly pinpointed the timing of Zhao Zhaodi's rise to power from her limited memories.
It's likely that on the day Qin Erhua refused Zhao Zhaodi's dowry of one hundred yuan, she ran into the mountains and discovered something.
Unfortunately, I was too annoyed at the time and didn't go into the mountains with the others to look for her.
Otherwise, we could at least define a specific area and target our efforts accordingly.
Okay, okay, I'll take a stroll first.
As Dahuang walked along, it could no longer smell Zhao Zhaodi's scent and stood there pacing back and forth.
Qiao Manman raised her hand and rubbed the dog's face: "Don't worry, it's okay if you can't find it."
"Keep an eye on her these days. If you discover anything, take me with you next time!"
With a determined look in his eyes, like a soldier about to go to the battlefield, Dahuang let out two soft whimpers and accepted the task.
Next, it was time for the two of them to have some fun.
Qiao Manman did nothing but wander around the mountains.
Around noon, as we were descending the mountain with Da Huang, we unexpectedly ran into Wang Zhengbao, who was wearing glasses.
"Comrade Qiao, my name is Wang Zhengbao, I'm from Beijing, and I'm twenty-three years old..."
Qiao Manman glanced at him: "Get out of my way, I'm not interested in you!"
Wang Zhengbao was unwilling to give up, but Da Huang bared its teeth at him. Afraid of being bitten, he could only move aside to make way.
Qiao Manman went home for dinner, without mentioning Zhao Zhaodi at all.
The next day, I rode my bicycle to work.
As soon as I sat down in the office, I saw Yan Chengke looking haggard.
"Director, are you doing alright at home?"
Qiao Manman arrived early, and since there was no one else in the office, she spoke more casually.
Yan Chengke nodded: "It's alright, Xiao Chuan has been discharged from the hospital. Thank you for the lotus root starch you sent, he likes it very much."
Qiao Manman smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it! If there's anything you need help with, please just ask. I can't do much, but I can bring the kid some food or help him with his homework."
Yan Chengke hummed in agreement, acknowledging the good intentions.
Qiao Manman returned to her seat, wiped the table clean, and then swept the office.
After finishing my work, I went to the water room, filled a kettle with hot water, and made myself a cup of malted milk.
The sweet flavor bursts on the tongue, which is quite refreshing.
Soon after, my colleagues arrived.
Looking at the clean and tidy office, everyone greeted Qiao Manman with smiles.
Qiao Manman's face was almost frozen from smiling. Only after everyone sat down and got busy did she realize that she seemed to have nothing to do.
After thinking about it, I went to find Yan Chengke to receive the task.
Director Yan then said, "You should take a break and familiarize yourself with the factory!"
Although Qiao Manman had hosted large-scale events before, those events weren't particularly closely related to the factory's business.
So, she's still quite new to the game and doesn't know anything.
Qiao Manman thought for a moment, then took out her notebook and started writing and drawing on it.
Soon, a design was completed. Qiao Manman took a leave of absence, went to the scrap yard to find some metal and wooden boards, and carried them back to the factory.
I found an experienced craftsman and asked him to help me make the things in the picture.
The master craftsman didn't even glance at him, and called his apprentice over: "Shengwazi, look what this young lad is up to!"
The young man, blushing, scratched his head after being called "baby maker" and asked, "Little Qiao, is there anything I can help you with?"
Qiao Manman nodded and handed the drawing to the young man: "Hello comrade, could you please make this for me?"
It was just a simple scooter; if she had known how to weld, she would have built it herself.
The young man nodded: "Okay, I'll help you with that!"
And so, they got busy using Qiao Manman's ingredients.
The two discussed and revised the drawings several times as they worked.
By the time people finished get off work in the evening, the scooter had already taken shape.
Qiao Manman happily locked the car in the warehouse, thanked Cheng Guosheng, and headed straight for the supply and marketing cooperative.
Just then, Liang Simin was getting off work, and Qiao Manman handed her a bag: "Here, I brought this back from Suzhou. Take it home and try it!"
Liang Simin smiled and accepted the gift, then took Qiao Manman's arm: "I have good news and bad news, which do you want to hear first?"
Qiao Manman replied without hesitation: "Good news!"
Liang Simin lowered her voice and said, "I've found you a place to live!"
Qiao Manman was a little excited, but quickly calmed down: "What's the bad news?"
Liang Simin sighed: "That person wants a thousand yuan!"
Qiao Manman's eyes widened, wondering what kind of house was so expensive.
Liang Simin said, "The house is only 500 meters away from the police station's residential compound, so it's very safe."
Moreover, it was only five years old when it was renovated, so it's very new. The key point is that it's also large, with 200 square meters.
The homeowners are an elderly couple who are going to the South Island to join their military service. Since they don't plan to return, they intend to sell the house.
Several groups of people came to see the house, and they were all quite satisfied, but they just couldn't afford the price.
The homeowner is attached to the house and doesn't want to sell it cheaply, so they've been holding out.
I was thinking that if all else failed, I would rent it out so that I would have a place to stay when I came back someday.
What are you thinking? Should we go over and take a look?
If you like it, I've talked to my parents, and they can lend you two hundred yuan first!
"So, I still have a funding gap of two hundred yuan?"
Liang Simin nodded: "Yes! That's why I said it was bad news!"
Qiao Manman laughed it off, not really caring.
However, she still sincerely thanked Liang Simin: "Thank you, Sister Simin, you are so kind!"
Liang Simin patted the small package: "You're not bad either! Come on, I'll take you to see it."
Maybe they'll think you're cute and give you a discount of ten or eight yuan!
These days, ten or eight dollars is a lot of money, but it's nothing compared to four-digit figures.
The two followed each other and soon arrived at their destination.
Qiao Manman looked at the blue brick and tile house in front of her and fell in love with it at first sight.
Liang Simin stepped forward and knocked on the door. The old man responded and unlocked the door: "It's you, girl. You've come to see the house again?"
"Yes, this is my sister, she wants to buy it!"
Qiao Manman greeted the man with a smile: "Hello, Grandpa, my surname is Qiao. May I come in for a visit?"
The old man stepped aside and said, "Come in, feel free to look around, but let me make this clear from the start: it's a thousand yuan, not a penny less."
Qiao Manman nodded: "Sister Simin said that if the house is available, I will try to raise the money."
"We need to hurry; we're leaving in two weeks."
Qiao Manman hummed in agreement and, led by the old man, toured the courtyard.
Facing south, it has one main room and two side rooms. To the side are the washroom and kitchen.
There was a well in the backyard, covered with a wooden board. Between the two persimmon trees was a thin wire used for drying clothes.
The only downside is that there's no toilet, but what does it matter? At worst, we can just be more diligent and empty the chamber pot every morning.
Qiao Manman was very satisfied: "Grandpa, I have eight hundred yuan on me right now. Do you think it's possible to..."
"Girl, I'm telling you in advance, no bargaining!"
Qiao Manman awkwardly touched her nose, thinking to herself, "I know, but I have to pretend to be poor."