Chapter 99: I’ve Already Bought Movie Tickets For Tonight
Old Hu thought for a moment and said, “From what I heard from Director Hao, Qin Hengzhi should agree.”
Huang Juan heard him describe the scene he saw with the factory director and secretary in the Factory Director’s Office.
She waved her hand: “Qiao Ge went to get a wheelchair for Zhang Quan, and the two happened to run into each other. That’s nothing. To be safe, we should still confirm that side first before confirming this side.”
Since Huang Juan insisted, Old Hu had no opinion.
He thought for a moment and was about to call the factory director when the telephone on the desk rang.
This old-style telephone rang very loudly, startling the two of them.
Old Hu hurriedly picked up the telephone, but unexpectedly it was Director Hao.
A loud voice came from the other end: “Old Hu, have you told Comrade Lu? How is it? Does she agree?”
Old Hu: “…I thought it over again and again, and still wanted to confirm Representative Qin’s opinion first. I was just about to call you…”
Director Hao was silent for a moment, then said, “You haven’t even told her yet? I’ve already bought the movie tickets for tonight.”
Old Hu: …
Your speed is too fast.
“Have you asked Representative Qin’s opinion?”
Director Hao on the other end immediately understood Old Hu’s meaning and laughed angrily: “Am I such an unreliable person? I only said we’d split up and act after I felt it was about right. Of course Representative Qin agrees to meet. Alright, go find Comrade Lu now. Um, still keep it low-key, don’t let others know.”
So, Huang Juan went nonstop to find Lu Qiaoge.
This time she took her to the shady spot behind the Neighborhood Committee. After all, it wasn’t great to always close the office door for talks.
Huang Juan didn’t beat around the bush and directly said that the factory director and secretary had made the connection, letting Director Hu act as the matchmaker to introduce the military representative stationed at the factory, that first handsome man of the military factory, to her.
Lu Qiaoge truly hadn’t expected it.
She was shocked for a moment, thought briefly, and understood why Huang Juan had hesitated earlier.
They were actually introducing a partner to her?
Recalling Qin Hengzhi’s performance that Saturday, Lu Qiaoge blinked her eyes. Should she be reserved and say she’d consider it?
Before her next thought could emerge, Huang Juan continued: “If it’s okay, then you two can go see a movie tonight. Seems like the movie tickets are already bought.”
Today is Monday. Could they go on a blind date like this?
Lu Qiaoge: “Is this your arrangement, or Representative Qin’s arrangement?”
Huang Juan took it for granted: “Organization introduction, of course we arrange it.”
Lu Qiaoge looked at Huang Juan.
Huang Juan looked at Lu Qiaoge with burning eyes: “As far as I know, you are the first young woman Representative Qin has agreed to meet.”
“Qiao Ge, go see a movie together tonight. This decision isn’t hasty. Besides, you two already know each other. Representative Qin not only saved you but also went to your home. I don’t need to say how good your dad’s impression of Representative Qin is. And to be the military representative stationed at the factory, no need to investigate—you should know his thought, character, and work ability are all excellent. This has nothing to do with his family background. You can get off work early now to prepare. Tonight at 6:30, cinema doorway, don’t be late!”
Lu Qiaoge surprisingly didn’t say much throughout.
She said to Huang Juan: “Aunt Huang, you haven’t asked if I agree yet.”
Huang Juan smiled. This was Lu Qiaoge.
“Good, I solemnly say to you on behalf of the Organization: after investigation from multiple sides, the Organization has decided to introduce the military representative stationed at the factory, Qin Hengzhi, to you. Do you agree?”
Lu Qiaoge also smiled: “We can meet.”
Huang Juan couldn’t help reaching out to pinch the little girl’s fair and rosy cheek. Such prettiness. Unfortunately she had no son; otherwise she’d definitely make her her daughter-in-law.
She said: “Go home. This is just a formal meeting. Actually all acquaintances, won’t be awkward. If it works, date; if not, still revolutionary comrades. Don’t have psychological pressure.”
Lu Qiaoge suddenly remembered: “I still have work I haven’t reported to you.”
Huang Juan: “It’s about the Street Food Factory, right? Director Hu personally went to the Factory Department Comprehensive Office at noon, no delay at all. Indeed not difficult, approved on the spot. Also looked at your plan, no objections raised. Just one thing: be self-sustaining, no startup funds given.”
Lu Qiaoge had expected it. She simply reported today’s food group matters, then said to Huang Juan: “I’ll go to the night school now and tell everyone, so they have psychological preparation. But the conditions for building the factory are too harsh, practically starting from nothing. Aunt Huang, the Neighborhood Committee has to support some supplies, right?”
Huang Juan said to her: “Okay, I’ll go find Director Hu now.”
Um, dating a partner is important, but work is also important.
Lu Qiaoge rode her bicycle to the night school.
Huang Juan resumed her usual expression and went to find Old Hu, nodding to him with a smile.
Old Hu breathed a sigh of relief, called over, and Director Hao on the other end laughed heartily, then transferred the call to the Military Representative Office.
At this time, Qin Hengzhi was sitting at his desk, seemingly the same as usual, but he kept involuntarily glancing at that old black telephone.
No call this morning. He had seen Master Lu in the workshop, same as usual, which meant: the Lu Family, including Lu Qiaoge, didn’t know about the Organization introducing them.
When the factory director and secretary saw him, they just chuckled, their gazes a bit evasive.
Um, it wasn’t that Lu Qiaoge disagreed; they hadn’t even mentioned it to Lu Qiaoge!
He had sufficient patience.
He wasn’t a casual person. He wanted to seriously get to know Lu Qiaoge, so on Saturday he deliberately went to the scrap workshop with her and deliberately passed by the Factory Director’s Office.
As for whether they would be seen, it actually wasn’t that important.
What was important was that he needed an introducer with sufficient weight.
This would be greatly beneficial for Lu Qiaoge.
Since he felt she was a young woman worth getting to know further, he needed to treat it seriously.
As for whether Lu Qiaoge would agree?
Qin Hengzhi curved the corners of his mouth. Still that line: he had sufficient patience.
Representative Qin, who felt his patience was ample, stared at the telephone and finally waited for Director Hao’s call.
His fingers gripping the microphone involuntarily tightened. Hearing Director Hao’s loud voice from the other end: “Hengzhi, Comrade Lu agrees to meet. Tonight 6:30, cinema doorway. Be sure not to be late. First impression is important… Um, I mean the first impression of the introduction for dating, hahaha. Movie ticket sent over to you.”
Qin Hengzhi didn’t even know he had quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
He sincerely thanked: “Thank you, Director Hao!”
Director Hao: “Comrade Lu is a very excellent female comrade. Get along well, don’t be cold. Even if it doesn’t work out, don’t hurt the harmony.”
Qin Hengzhi: …
Was he so impersonal?
At this time, Old Lu was also informed of this by Secretary He who had come specially.
He was instantly shocked.
My goodness, Representative Qin was going to date his second daughter?
How could it be so unbelievable.
