Reborn in the 1970s, Zhang Sanniu's new life

The next day, after lunch, San Niu and her group set off for the Forbidden City in two cars!

They arrived at their destination in half an hour. San Niu and the others parked the car and got out!

San Niu said, "Everyone, don't run around. Brother Hao said it's very big inside, so be careful and don't get lost. Eldest sister, second sister, hold hands and be careful!"

"Okay, we understand. You be careful too, Da Niu said!"

"Alright, let's go in!" Huang Xuan said.

"Wow, the houses here are so beautiful! Look, there are even paintings on the rooftops!" said my second sister.

“This courtyard is huge, and the buildings are far apart. It takes a long time to walk there,” San Niu said.

"Wow, this must be the Palace of Supreme Harmony! It's so grand! Oh my, that dragon throne is so beautiful, my older cousin said!"

"No wonder everyone wants to be emperor! So this is what emperors live in!" said my older cousin.

"Brother Wang Jun, I heard that the roads in this palace are paved with gold bricks, is that true?" San Niu asked.

"It's paved with gold bricks, but these gold bricks aren't actually made of gold; it's just a metaphor. However, although they're not made of gold, they're more expensive than real gold bricks because making such gold bricks is extremely difficult. It's said that it takes several years to produce a batch, and less than 10% of a hundred bricks are successful. But once they're made, they can last for hundreds of years on the road without breaking. They're said to be even more durable than hard stone, which is why they're so expensive. That's where the name 'gold brick' comes from," Wang Jun said.

“No wonder it’s called a gold brick. It’s not that it’s valuable, but it’s also because our clan’s craftsmanship and wisdom are particularly impressive and valuable,” San Niu said.

"Brother Wang Jun, you know so much, Da Niu, tell me!"

"Me too, I heard it from my dad, otherwise how would I know? Wang Jun said so!"

“My dad also said that there was someone who tried to steal gold bricks before! But he didn’t recognize them. He thought they were made of gold. Later, he pried off a lot of gold bricks and dug very deep, but he still couldn’t find them. The gold bricks he was looking for were later discovered and caught. I heard that the people were shot,” Wang Jun said.

"Really? This gold brick must be very valuable!" San Niu exclaimed.

"Yes, so now there are people specifically guarding it 24 hours a day," Huang Xuan said!

"This is the Empress's palace, and that's the Empress Dowager's palace. The rest are the small courtyards where the other concubines live," Huang Xuan said.

"Yes, the Queen's palace is also very large and beautiful," Erniu said!

“Yes, among the palaces in the harem, the Empress’s and Empress Dowager’s palaces are the largest and most luxurious. The other courtyards are not large and their decorations are not as good, Wang Jun said!”

"Brother Wang Jun, Brother Huang Xuan, have you been here before?" San Niu asked.

“I’ve been here before. I came a few times when I was in school. I haven’t been here in the last few years, but it’s still the same as before, nothing has changed,” Wang Jun said.

"Absolutely not. Nothing can be changed. The houses and everything here are off-limits. We can only repair them or paint them. Absolutely nothing can be altered," Huang Xuan said.

“Really, no wonder it hasn’t changed at all,” Wang Jun said!

"Oh dear, I'm exhausted. Let's not look over there anymore, let's head back!" San Niu said.

“Okay, there’s nothing much to see over there, let’s head back,” Wang Jun said.

"Come back, everyone! Go back now, hurry up!" San Niu said.

"Aren't we going over there?" Da Niu asked!

"There's nothing to see over there, and we're too tired. Let's go back!" San Niu said.

"Alright, let's go! Oh dear, it'll be a long walk back, Da Niu said!"

“It’s okay, let’s walk slowly, otherwise it’ll be too tiring. It’s been a long time since we’ve walked this far,” San Niu said.

“Yes, back in our hometown, when you were only five years old, you had to accompany Dad every day to walk 10 or 20 miles to Jucheng to sell things and earn money. You worked very hard every day back then. Not only did you go out to sell things, but you also had to stay home and learn to recognize and write characters. Sigh, you are the youngest in our family, but you also worked the hardest. Our whole family is grateful to you, Third Sister, Da Niu said!”

"Big sister, we're family, no need for formalities. Besides, I'm not just working hard for you, I'm also working hard for myself so I can have a good life. But all the hard work in the past was worth it, otherwise we wouldn't have been able to earn so much money, let alone come to Beijing and live such a comfortable and happy life now," San Niu said.

“Yes, Third Sister is right. We can’t help you now, but when we finish our studies and grow up, we’ll help you do things and make you lots of money,” said Second Sister!

“Okay, then you all study hard and help me earn lots of money in the future. I love money the most,” San Niu said!

"Hahaha, hahaha, San Niu, what you're saying is really funny. Don't say you like money. There's no one in this world who doesn't like money. Even in my dreams now, I dream about making a lot of money and getting rich!" Wang Jun said!

"Yes, I dream of getting rich every day now. We are all influenced by you," Huang Xuan said!

“Don’t worry, once the company is up and running in a few years and starts making money, it’ll be hard for you not to get rich,” San Niu said.

“Hey, how many shares do we have? Even if the company makes money in the future, we won’t get much,” Wang Jun said.

“Brother Wang Jun, don’t underestimate your small shareholding. You’ll earn more money in the future than you can spend in your entire life. We’ll see, San Niu says!”

"Can you really make that much money?" Wang Jun asked.

"Just wait patiently! If you don't believe me, I'll offer double the price to buy your shares right now. Are you willing to sell, San Niu?"

“If that’s what you say, then I’ll believe you. Actually, it’s not that I didn’t believe you at first, it’s that I couldn’t believe it was really possible to make that much money, just like you say,” Wang Jun said.

“Once we finish making the washing machine, you’ll believe me without me even having to say it,” San Niu said.

"That'll be soon, researchers. The washing machine will be ready in no time. Ah, then I'll be rich!" Wang Jun said!

“Even if we make money, we can’t share it. We’ll have to spend money to buy land and build factories. Don’t expect to get any money in the next few years,” San Niu said!

"Sigh, it's fine if we don't split the profits, as long as I can make money. Anyway, I still have my salary and the bar! As long as I can make money, I'm not short of cash," Wang Jun said!

"Yes, as long as we have money to spend, we all need to be prepared. In the next few years, not only will we not be able to get money back, but we may also have to take out loans. However, I don't advocate taking out loans. I hope we can take it slowly. Even if it takes a little longer, it doesn't matter. As long as we can develop the washing machine and put it into production, we won't be afraid," San Niu said.

"Yes, you're right. After the New Year, I'll definitely place a tighter order. I'll also try to get the lab to develop the washing machine as soon as possible," Wang Jun said.

“Brother Wang Jun, actually I’ve been thinking lately about the bearings and motors for the washing machine. We don’t need to research and experiment ourselves. We can find a machine factory and cooperate with them. Wouldn’t that save us a lot of trouble? We can just take the disassembled bearings and motors to them and have them make identical ones for us, right?” San Niu said.

“That’s right, why didn’t we think of that before! What are we going to do? All the factories will be closing for the holidays soon,” Wang Jun said.

"Sigh, there's nothing we can do about it. We can only wait until after the New Year, when the factory is open again, to talk about it then," San Niu said.

“Okay, after the New Year, we’ll go together. You’re smart, so it’ll be easier to get things done if you come along,” Wang Jun said.

"Okay, then let Brother Hao go too. Otherwise, people will think we're too young and won't be convincing, San Niu says!"

"Yes, Brother Hao, it's good that he went. Brother Hao has a lot of presence. Let Brother Hao keep things under control for us, Wang Jun said!"

"Ugh, finally we're out! I'm exhausted," Erniu said!

"Alright, let's get in the car and rest for a bit, San Niu said!"

"Everyone sit down, let's go home," Wang Jun said.

They arrived home quickly; it was almost four o'clock when Sanniu and the others got home!

Wang Cuihua, Zhang Laosan, and Wang Dayong and his wife were making dumplings in the living room!

"Oh, you're back! How is it? Doesn't it look good?" Wang Cuihua asked.

"It's beautiful, it is very beautiful, but it's too big inside, and everyone is exhausted," San Niu said!

"Then sit down and rest. Would you like some tea? I'll pour it for you," said Zhang Laosan.

"Dad, can you pour me a glass? I'm so tired I don't want to move. My legs hurt. San Niu Rui!"

"Here's a cup of water. Do you want me to get you some? I'll get you a basin of hot water so you can soak your feet," Zhang Laosan said.

"Okay! Thank you, Dad!" San Niu said.

Zhang Laosan prepared a basin of hot water for Sanniu and soaked her feet. "Be careful, the water is a little hot," Zhang Laosan said.

"I understand, Dad," San Niu said!

San Niu took off her boots and socks, and put her feet in the basin of water. Ouch, it was so hot! San Niu quickly took her feet out of the basin!

Only after the water cooled down a little did San Niu put her feet into the basin!

Just then, Liu Hao returned carrying several boxes of pastries. When he came in, he saw San Niu soaking her feet in water and asked, "Why are you washing your feet now? These are pastries I bought, you can share them!"

"Okay, thank you, Brother Hao. Everyone, come and have some snacks. Dad, here's a box for you adults," San Niu said.

"Wow, this dessert is delicious!" my older cousin said.

"It's especially delicious," Wang Cuihua said!

"San Niu, don't you really like eating? Why aren't you eating?" Liu Hao asked.

"My legs hurt right now. I'll soak my feet before I eat. What's wrong with my legs?" Liu Hao asked.

"We're going to the Forbidden City today, but we've walked too much and are tired," San Niu said.

"You're tired, go lie down on the bed. I'll give you a massage and a little rub, and you'll feel better. Come on, let me carry you back to your room," Liu Hao said, carrying San Niu back to his room.

Once inside, Liu Hao helped San Niu sit up on the bed, took a towel, and dried her feet. He said, "San Niu, lie down and stretch your legs. I'll massage your feet and then your legs."

Liu Hao started massaging the acupoints on the soles of Sanjiao's feet. "How is it? Is the pressure too strong? Does it hurt?" Liu Hao asked Sanjiao.

"Brother Hao, it doesn't hurt, it feels so good!" San Niu said!

"It doesn't hurt, that's fine," Liu Hao said!

"Brother Hao, has your factory been very busy these past few days?" San Niu asked.

"It's definitely going to be a lot of work. We'll be busy for another day tomorrow, and then it'll be almost done. The main thing is that we need to do the accounting, pay the employees' salaries, calculate the amount of fabric in the warehouse, and keep a record of all the yarn and thread used for the gauze. There's a lot to do," Liu Hao said.

"So, you're going to decide everything? San Niu, tell me!"

"Almost. The people below have all the records, and I have to check everything carefully. Sometimes I also have to go to the warehouse to check on the unloading," Liu Hao said.

"Brother Hao, you're working too hard. Why don't you hire a secretary to handle these things for you? With a secretary, you can just tell him what to do, and he can give you all the documents to review. Once you've checked them and are sure they're okay, you can just sign them. Wouldn't that make things much easier for you?" San Niu said.

"If that's the case, then I should find a secretary. Okay, I'll do it after the New Year. How's it going? Does your foot still hurt?" Liu Hao said.