Chapter 408: Chapter 408: Increasing the Workload
Liu Yang spoke as if his attention never wavered from the bottles and jars in front of him. Seeing this, Liu Zheng could only helplessly shake his head, but more than that, he felt a kind of satisfaction in his heart.
He was exactly like that himself back in the day, obsessively engrossed in his work, not distinguishing between day and night, never realizing how time passed.
Sometimes, if his older brother or sister-in-law didn’t come to call him, he would probably forget everything else, always feeling like he was the only person living in his own world.
"Hey, is this the food you brought?"
It was only when Liu Zheng went outside that he noticed several plastic containers on the counter and two bowls of rice beside them. Clearly, Liu Jiaxin must have packed and brought them over for them.
"Let me make it clear, I didn’t bring this for you. You’re just getting a bite incidentally. It’s mainly for my brother, you got that?"
"Heh, sure, sure, no problem, don’t worry. I won’t touch his dishes. And, I’ll eat less meat, I’ll just have some soup and then mix it with some rice. That’s alright, isn’t it? Anyway, as long as I’m full, that’s what matters."
"Enough already, you’ve got to eat when you need to. I’m just joking with you. Anyway, with the research going on, will there be results by tomorrow morning? I left in the afternoon, and it’s been over four hours now. You don’t seem to have made much progress, have you?"
"This kind of work usually requires a gradual approach, step by step. We absolutely cannot rush. Moreover, if we overlook any important step, everything might be wasted. So we must stay focused."
"Staying focused is fine, but keeping this up isn’t the way to go. Young and staying up all night will definitely not leave you with a good body. What will you do later?"
"Ah, you think I do this every day? Besides, who knows how often an opportunity like this will come along? Don’t worry about it, young man, strong and healthy. Plus, my body is much better than you may think."
"However, Jiaxin, I’ve got to say, your brother is really talented. He’s serious and responsible in his work, with a strong sense of duty and responsibility. Young people like this are very, very rare in society nowadays, did you know?"
"I’m well aware of my brother’s excellence, and I always see it in your eyes, but let it be. Since he has chosen this path, I don’t really have much to say. Every time he comes home for the holidays, do you know? He can hardly stay at home for two days. He spends most of his time with Grandpa, that is, with his grandfather."
"Right, your Grandpa, I don’t think I’ve ever met him. I’ve only heard Liu Yang describe him, saying that your grandfather’s family has a heritage of traditional Chinese medicine, which has been researched generation after generation. And now, he has opened a pharmacy in the county town?’
"That’s right, it’s exactly like that. However, I haven’t been much interested in that area since I was little, and neither has my uncle. Sometimes, Grandpa would explain a bit during my visits, but I’ve never been much interested. He has dedicated himself to this field for at least 50 years."
"Wow, 50 years. That must make him quite distinguished in his field. Here’s an idea, when you have time, could you take me to meet him? I believe I could learn a lot from him."
"Sure, we’ll see when there’s time. Besides, you don’t need me to take you. Isn’t Liu Yang here? If Liu Yang takes you, I believe the effect might be even better than if I do it."
"By the way, how did things go with the construction team today? Did you get in touch with them properly? Will they be able to start work smoothly tomorrow morning? You said you were going to check things out this afternoon. Did you find any problems?"
As Liu Zheng ate his meal heartily, he discussed the situation at the factory with Liu Jiaxin. Indeed, setting up the factory was a big deal for him, as the village committee was constantly watching.
’The conditions are definitely a bit rough. Haven’t I already told you? The optimal spot is on the east end of the village, which barely needs any work done, just a simple foundation and it should be fine. But right now, that area is on the border between two villages, essentially in a jurisdictional no-man’s-land, so it’s been overgrown with weeds for ages, and a lot of trash has accumulated there over the years."
"Regarding the trash, that should be manageable, right? If you clean it up in time, won’t that solve the problem? Besides, it won’t take many trucks. You might think there are a lot of people in the two villages, but still, that trash is only a small part, not everything."
"What I’m worried about isn’t how to clean it up; a bulldozer could clear it up quickly. What concerns me is that the materials have been immersed underground for so long. The foundation has been completely damaged, and I might have to dig a new one and then tamp it down again. Only in this way can we build the factory."
"So that means, by taking this route, we might waste some time and it will also require more manpower and financial resources, right?"
"Of course, changing this location has inadvertently increased the cost for me, but there’s no choice. Since I’ve agreed to it, I have to go through with it. Indeed, the conditions are harsh, but there’s a silver lining. The area there is even larger than on the east end of the village, so I could easily add another factory building without a problem."
"That’s the thing, every situation has its pros and cons, so there’s no need to dwell on such matters. Will the construction crew arrive on time tomorrow morning? Did you contact them today?"
