Dreaming of Lion Rock: Recipe in Hand

Chunni finally found the village carpenter and asked him to help make a small bed.

"Grandpa Liu, we need to build a fence around this bed. Please put away the nails, it will be terrible if the baby touches them."

"I know. I've been making beds all my life and have a lot of experience. Besides, this bed doesn't need any nails." Carpenter Liu is about 50 years old. His hands are rougher than those of ordinary farmers. Maybe it's because he learned carpentry since he was a child, so his fingers are thick and strong. He knows the size and specifications of wood for furniture.

Chunni listened to carpentry knowledge for a whole morning and returned home with a confused face.

"I didn't expect that Carpenter Liu's craftsmanship in our village is inherited from his family. I heard that his ancestors made furniture for Empress Dowager Cixi!"

Old Master Chu... What a coincidence, the carpenter in his hometown also made furniture for Empress Dowager Cixi!

The two staff members from the Imperial Capital Paper Mill are about to return to the Imperial Capital, and as the boss, Chunni must go and see them off.

Chunni did not think about keeping him, but after looking at the simple factory and the twenty or so workers, Chunni still did not say anything to keep him. The small place of Lion Mountain is really different from the good environment of the imperial capital. If it were her, she would not choose Shichun either.

Chunni gave the two of them two big red envelopes, bought some local specialties, and sent them on a train heading north.

Chunni shook her head and sighed. "Ah, one day she will impress everyone and make everyone flock to Shichun! But not now."

Now, Chunni is going to the supply and marketing cooperative to see if she can get in touch with Director Huang.

Chunni saw a somewhat familiar figure not far from the supply and marketing cooperative.

She squatted down and asked the dazed man, "Hey, comrade, are you counting ants here?"

The man looked up and was the guy who bought Shichun with Chunni last time to give to her boyfriend.

The young man said dejectedly: "Hey! Let's see if it will rain tomorrow!"

Chunni didn't want to meddle in other people's business, so she didn't ask any more questions. She stood up, looked at the supply and marketing cooperative not far away, and asked the young man: "Is your Director Huang here?"

The young man said weakly: "You came here for nothing. Director Huang is going on a business trip and just left!" It was obvious that he had recognized Chunni.

Chunni didn't want to give up just like that, so she asked shamelessly: "Then do you know when Director Huang will be back?"

The young man was silent for a while, then said: "He is going to Chengdu this time and should be back in two days." This is not a secret, so he just said it.

Chunni was satisfied, and squatted down to chat with others: "Well, you see the supply and marketing cooperative is busy, why are you so idle?"

The man sighed and said, "I am not in the same department as them. You didn't see it when it was busy. Oh! Why is work so difficult now?"

Chunni had nothing to do anyway, so it was good to listen to gossip. She echoed: "Yes! I just sold a Shichun, and they sent me to the police station, saying I was a hooligan!"

The young man was shocked. Chunni's tragic experience resonated with him, and he quickly asked Chunni what happened. After knowing the whole story, he shook his head and said, "Hey! Although your experience is a bit tragic, it is quite interesting. Unlike my job, it is boring, day after day, and I have a boss who is moody. Hey!"

The young man's name is Luo Cheng. Although he looks like a high school student, he is actually a 23-year-old man! He just has a baby face and looks younger. He got into the supply and marketing cooperative through his parents' connections. He thought that the purchasing department would pay well and make a lot of money, so he was satisfied and wanted to start a career.

It may be that Chunni's self-exposure made Luo Cheng want to talk, or it may be that Director Huang's lecture before leaving, Luo Cheng naturally complained about his leader: "Director Huang is a bit overbearing. It is never my turn to do such work as business trips and shopping. I can only do some work in the office such as serving tea and water and sorting out documents. Of course, I can also be a punching bag. Hey! My father spent a lot of effort to get this job for me. If it weren't for this, I would have quit long ago!"

Chunni was chatting with the young man, and while they were chatting they talked about an employee who came.

Chunni said to He Yanqing, "Luo Cheng! He talks too much! He's smart and clever! He's not suitable to be a clerk. Haha, I suddenly had an idea. Isn't this a salesperson who fell from the sky?"

He Yanqing thought Chunni was a little cute when she laughed, and couldn't help but stroke her long, soft hair. "How do you know he's so smart?"

Chunni enjoyed Yanqing's touch and sighed with satisfaction before saying, "Hey, he's the first person to buy Shichun from me! Isn't that smart and visionary?"

He Yanqing thought about it and felt that there was nothing wrong with it, but he still criticized it: "Don't you think he talks too much? What if he tells everyone about the factory?"

"As long as it's not confidential, he can tell me whatever he wants. I won't let him know anything confidential!"

He Yanqing lifted Chunni's clothes and caressed her delicate skin, causing Chunni to tremble. She then said, "What time is it? You still want another man!"

Chunni couldn't help but argue: "Everyone has a partner..." Before she could finish her words, He Yanqing swallowed them.

The next day, Chunni went to find Luo Cheng again.

Yes, Chunni wanted to poach people, but she was not completely successful.

Luo Cheng was going to go back and ask his family.

Luo Cheng's parents were a little unhappy, but considering that Luo Cheng was not doing well in the supply and marketing cooperative and had already found a new job, they had no choice but to agree. However, Luo Cheng's position in the supply and marketing cooperative must be given to Luo Cheng's sister Luo Meili!

Of course Luo Cheng agreed readily! His sister has been unemployed since she finished junior high school, and has been unemployed for three years! It is difficult for a girl without a job to find a husband! When she gets married, he will have his own room and marry a wife!

Luo Cheng didn't expect that his partner was very supportive of his decision.

"Don't look down on Shichun just because she's young! This industry has great potential! Besides, a man should go out and try his luck! What's the point of staying in a small supply and marketing cooperative?"

In this way, Luo Cheng became a general of Chunni.

We’ll talk about Luo Cheng’s sales in spring next time.