Chapter 617: Chapter 617_1 Chapter 617: Chapter 617_1 Meng Yunhan wanted to discuss this, but Ahao hadn’t returned, he must not be in the army. Where else could she find him?
“When Ahao comes back, I’ll tell him about this. Right now, the concern is how to find bricklayers, cement workers, and other labourers.”
Meng Yunhan was troubled by this.
Though she’d spoken with some workers while selling her buns, none of them were considering switching jobs.
Seeing her familiar face, they’d tell her frankly, these jobs were a guaranteed meal ticket. Why would they ever change occupations?
She’d also thought about recruiting workers from the village.
However, it was almost spring plowing season, and some had tasted the sweetness of being their own boss since last year’s land reform. How could they be willing to work in factories? But, there were some exceptions.
There were some people in Kyoto who hadn’t gone to the factory, and some soldiers retired and returned home due to various reasons.
It seemed like she still needed to visit the army base. This matter had to be resolved promptly. She was starting school tomorrow and could apply to commute from home through Teacher Yu. But her time was still tight.
“Dad, I’m going to the army base, I’ll be back soon.”
Old Zhao thought his daughter was going to the army base to find Ahao.
“Alright, be careful.”
Little Huzi saw Meng Yunhan about to leave again, “Mom, Mom…”
Meng Yunhan kissed Little Huzi, “Mommy will be back soon, and bring something tasty for Little Huzi. Be good and stay home to play with grandpa.”
“Go ahead, I’m here.” Old Zhao knew his daughter wanted to start a big venture.
Meng Yunhan entered the house, put on her hat, wrapped her scarf, put on her gloves, and headed towards the base on her tricycle.
Upon reaching the army base, she registered herself and asked the guard, “Is Deputy Commander Lu in the base?”
“Can you please call him for me?”
The young soldier recognised Meng Yunhan, “Alright, sister-in-law, please wait.”
He immediately went to call him.
Lu Jianjun was somewhat puzzled. Who was looking for him? Curious, he went to the guardroom, and was slightly surprised to see Meng Yunhan.
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But the regiment commander was out on a mission.
He wasn’t in the base.
“Xiaolu, I’m here to see you.”
Lu Jianjun pointed at himself, “Sister-in-law, you’re here to see me?”
“Yes, I’m here to see you.”
Lu Jianjun seemed a little restrained. Was sister-in-law here to discuss marriage?
“Well, what did you want to talk about, sister-in-law?”
“Are there any soldiers retiring or leaving the army and returning home this year?”
Lu Jianjun was puzzled. Why was sister-in-law asking this?
“Yes.” Actually, those who returned home, if they weren’t working in their hometowns, and weren’t doing very well, they would be working at home.
Starting from last year, the army had begun downsizing.
There were soldiers retiring this year too.
Every time he bid farewell to those comrades, he felt a little reluctant.
Meng Yunhan spoke with calm, “The thing is, I’m planning to build a factory. The construction of the factory requires workers, and once the factory is built, it requires staff.”
Whereas, compared to Meng Yunhan’s calmness, Lu Jianjun was completely taken aback.
“Sister-in-law, did you say, building a factory?” He wanted to confirm this. Why did sister-in-law suddenly want to build a factory?
Building a factory required a lot of money. Where did sister-in-law get the funds?
“Yes, I’ve found investors and the funds are ready. Now it’s about building the factory. I heard Ahao mentioning before that your army base was starting to downsize, so I came to ask.”
Lu Jianjun still couldn’t believe it, “Investors?” What did that mean?
Why did he feel like he was not on the same wavelength as sister-in-law?