EBE Chapter 84 Xiao Haowen and Zhao Xiaoqing arrive in Jinyang County
Chapter 84 Xiao Haowen and Zhao Xiaoqing arrive in Jinyang County
Uncle Zhong looked at Zhao Zhaodi with affection and said gently:
"This must be Zhaodi. These are the calligraphy brushes and paper that Grandpa and Grandma specially prepared for you."
Then, he handed another bag to Zhao Laidi, smiling as he said, "This one is for our precious Laidi."
After exchanging a glance, Zhao Zhaodi and Zhao Laidi simultaneously turned their gaze to Zhao Yuan, who was standing to the side.
Zhao Yuan nodded slightly in agreement.
So the two sisters said in unison, "Thank you, Grandpa and Grandma!"
The two sisters grabbed pens and paper and ran to the kitchen to Lin Fangfang's place.
"Mother."
The two exclaimed in unison.
"You're here. You haven't done your homework yet, have you? There's a table over there. Finish your homework first."
Lin Fangfang said this while busy in the kitchen.
"Ah."
After saying that, the two of them took the bag and went into the yard.
Uncle Zhong moved the table into the yard, preparing a place for the two sisters to do their homework.
The two sisters took out their homework and started doing it on the table.
Zhao Yuan rolled up his sleeves and began cooking.
After seasoning the braised dishes and slicing and stir-frying the ham sausages, I arranged them on a plate. Then I said to Lin Fangfang:
"Fangfang, the rest is up to you. I'm going to pick up Zhao Xiaoqing."
"Okay, you go pick them up, I'll cook."
After saying that, Lin Fangfang took the spatula from Zhao Yuan.
Zhao Yuan glanced at Zhao Zhaodi and Zhao Laidi, who were doing their homework, greeted Uncle Zhong and Aunt Zhong, and then walked towards his own courtyard.
After Zhao Yuan left, Zhao Xiaoqing and Professor Xiao Haowen took a nap. Now they had just woken up and were looking around the yard. The vegetables that Lin Fangfang had planted had just sprouted tender buds.
"Professor Xiao, Zhao Xiaoqing, we've kept you waiting. Let's go eat."
Zhao Yuan said this as soon as he entered the door.
"Well, let's go."
The three of them then headed towards Uncle Zhong's house.
When Zhao Yuan led everyone into the courtyard, they saw that Zhou Jiefang and Lin Fangfang had already carefully set up the spacious dining table and placed it steadily in the center of the courtyard.
It's a pleasant season with a refreshing climate, so choosing to enjoy a meal in this open-air courtyard would undoubtedly make one feel more comfortable and relaxed.
"Uncle Zhong, Aunt Zhong, this is Professor Xiao, an outstanding painter whom I specially invited from Shanghai to help us design the outer packaging of our fireworks, and his student, Mr. Zhao Xiaoqing."
Zhao Yuan introduced them to the two elders. Then, he turned his gaze to Professor Xiao and Zhao Xiaoqing, and continued:
"Professor Xiao, Zhao Xiaoqing, this is Uncle Zhong and Aunt Zhong, both doctors."
Zhao Yuan turned to look at Lin Fangfang, who was setting the table, and softly called out, "Fangfang, come and pay your respects to Professor Xiao and Uncle Zhao."
Upon hearing this, Lin Fangfang quickly pulled Zhao Zhaodi, Zhao Laidi, and Zhou Jiefang forward together.
"Professor Xiao, Zhao Xiaoqing, this is Zhou Jiefang, an educated youth from Beijing. He's been helping me plan the food factory here. He'll be returning to Kyoto University to continue his studies at the start of the next semester. This is my beloved wife, Lin Fangfang, and these little ones are our precious darlings."
Zhao Yuan, beaming with happiness, introduced his family members to the guests one by one.
"Hello, Professor Xiao."
"Hello, Uncle Zhao."
Zhao Zhaodi and Zhao Laidi greeted the guests in unison.
"Mmm, okay, okay!"
"Haha, the children are so polite!"
Professor Xiao and Zhao Xiaoqing couldn't help but smile and responded to their greetings.
A joyful and harmonious atmosphere filled the courtyard. Then, everyone gathered around the table, and a warm and pleasant family dinner began…
The meal was filled with laughter and joy, as everyone thoroughly enjoyed the delicious food.
They chatted happily until the clock struck eight o'clock before slowly returning to the quiet courtyard.
"Ring ring ring".
As soon as Zhao Yuan opened the courtyard gate, he heard a clear and loud telephone ringing coming from inside the main room.
Zhao Yuan quickly hurried into the main room, picked up the microphone, and answered the call.
"Hello."
A familiar and steady voice came from the other end of the phone:
"Zhaoyuan, I am Lei Jianjun from Bingcheng Fertilizer Plant."
Upon hearing that it was Lei Jianjun, Zhao Yuan knew that he must be talking about the train tickets, so he said, "Hello, Director Lei."
Lei Jianjun said with a smile, "We have already bought you a sleeper ticket for 6 pm next Tuesday. You will arrive in Harbin at 11:30 pm on Wednesday. In addition, a special car will come to Jinyang County to pick you up next Tuesday afternoon to take you to Huzhou Railway Station."
After hearing this, Zhao Yuan said, "Okay, thank you, Director Lei. See you next week."
Lei Jianjun said, "Okay, see you next week."
After hanging up the phone, Zhao Yuan moved a chair and sat down in the yard with Xiao Haowen and Zhao Xiaoqing to chat.
"Professor Xiao, Zhao Xiaoqing, I'm sorry, the design of the fireworks packaging is urgent. Thank you so much for helping me. You've come from afar, and I should do my best to be a good host. But I only received a notice this morning that I must go to Harbin next Tuesday. I really can't refuse this business trip. The other party has brought out a very high-ranking leader, and I have to give face to the leader. So I may have to apologize to you this time."
Zhao Yuan said somewhat apologetically.
"Comrade Zhaoyuan, you have four days in between. The design of the fireworks packaging should be almost finished. You can go on your business trip with peace of mind. Zhao Xiaoqing and I will stay in Jinyang County for a while. We want to find some inspiration and gather some ideas there."
Xiao Haowen said.
"That's good. I'll show you around when I get back. I'll arrange for someone to take care of you before I leave. Just let us know if you need anything."
Zhao Yuan said.
After chatting for a while, everyone went back to their rooms.
The next day, after everyone had breakfast, Zhao Yuan took Xiao Haowen and Zhao Xiaoqing to Tengfei Fireworks Export Factory. He then explained his ideas to the two of them in detail, took out the plan and discussed it with them. The two of them first learned in detail about the design concept that Zhao Yuan wanted.
Xiao Haowen and Zhao Xiaoqing proposed to gain a deeper understanding of the history, culture and traditional fireworks making techniques of Jinyang County before designing.
Zhao Yuan invited Zheng Ziqi over, gave him an introduction, and then Zheng Ziqi explained in detail to Xiao Haowen and Zhao Xiaoqing the history, culture, and traditional fireworks-making techniques of Jinyang County.
After learning about the history, culture, and traditional fireworks-making techniques of Jinyang County, Xiao Haowen and Zhao Xiaoqing decided to incorporate these elements into the design of the fireworks gift box series.
The two quickly got into serious work mode.
Zhao Yuan was standing by, but he couldn't offer any real help.
Zhao Yuan wandered around the company for a while before leaving to buy things. After all, the courtyard was going to be inaugurated tomorrow, which was a big event according to custom, and Zhao Yuan had to prepare everything.
Lin Fangfang started cleaning the house as soon as she got up. Zhao Zhaodi and Zhao Laidi practiced calligraphy in the yard. Uncle Zhong and Aunt Zhong came over to help take care of Zhao Nana after breakfast.