Seventies Sweetheart: From Breakup to Billionaire-Chapter 186 - 189: An Excessive Request

The team leader rubbed his hands together, "So, ever since Chef Yang handed over all the dumplings for us to make, I’ve recruited some villagers to help. We now have plenty of manpower, and everyone coordinates well. We can make 350 dumplings in less than an hour."

"I was thinking, you mentioned before that there are two other factories. Should we go inquire about them to expand our sales?"

Lin Xiang laughed, "I thought you guys had already asked them."

"The factory managers at the paper and food factories are your old acquaintances. Without your consent, I wouldn’t take action without permission."

To approach these two factories, they definitely need to use Lin Xiang’s name; otherwise, they wouldn’t even get in.

"Captain, my priority right now is my studies, and I can’t help with the dumpling business, so you all will have to handle the networking yourselves."

"I understand, I was just asking your opinion. If you don’t object, I’ll proceed this way."

"Alright then, go back and take a rest. A month of schooling must be exhausting, right? Studying requires intellectual effort, much tougher than us farming."

Lin Xiang felt it was manageable; the educational content of the seventies wasn’t difficult. With her graduate degree from a 985 university, she could easily achieve good grades.

Before leaving, Lin Xiang asked the team leader, "Uncle, has anything happened in the village during this time?"

"What could happen in the village?" the team leader reflexively asked, paused for a moment, then realized Lin Xiang’s implication and lowered his voice, "Are you wondering about Aunt Lin’s family?"

The entire Li Hua Team only had conflicts with Wang Xing’s family and Aunt Lin’s family, besides the Lin Family.

The Lin Family, after being severely criticized by the police, no longer dared to trouble Lin Xiang.

Aunt Lin was different; she resented Lin Xiang for sending her son to eat peanuts and often plotted against Lin Xiang.

"I heard people say she swings by your house regularly, but I’ve checked with my crew, she didn’t even make it inside the gate. Rest assured, nothing major happened."

Only then did Lin Xiang return home.

Mrs. Lin was at the village entrance under the big banyan tree chatting with folks. Lin Xiang first took the bedding out to sunbathe, then washed the pots and pans.

Just as she finished, she heard knocking on the door.

"I heard you and your mom are back, and sure enough. Girl, quickly open the door and let your uncle in."

Uncle Lin was holding a piece of meat, his face beaming with smiles, which made his entire face wrinkle.

"Take this meat and have your mom cook it for you later. Schooling taxes the brain, so you need good food for nourishment. Plus, these vegetables, freshly picked by your aunt from the garden, are still fresh."

Lin Xiang thanked Uncle Lin for his kindness but hesitated to take the meat.

"Why are you daydreaming, kid? Hurry up and take it."

"Oh." Lin Xiang took the veggies and meat, casually asking, "Uncle, how come you’re free to visit today? Aren’t you heading to the market to sell spicy noodles?"

Could it be that the spicy noodle business is bad, and he’s here for trouble?

Although Uncle Lin didn’t seem like he was here to blame, Lin Xiang habitually anticipated problems, given the psychological shadow Uncle Lin had cast over her before.

"The spicy noodle business is managed by your cousins and their wives. Your aunt and I just collect the money."

Uncle Lin fairly distributes the workload among his sons, letting them manage the stall. The money earned from selling spicy noodles, he allocates as salaries among the four.

Because he has a clear understanding of the sweet potato flour quantities, he knows how many bowls can be made and isn’t worried about the daughters-in-law conspiring to swindle his money.

This situation has persisted for over half a month. Uncle Lin, having nothing else to do, roams the village and still makes money, making him quite content.

"Oh, girl, take this money." Uncle Lin took seven yuan from his shirt pocket, "I didn’t make much this month, so I can only repay seven for now; I’ll gradually repay the remaining thirty later."

Uncle Lin’s quick repayment was unexpected for Lin Xiang, but since the money was rightfully hers, she accepted it without guilt.

After receiving the money, Lin Xiang said nothing, and Uncle Lin remained silent as well.

But Lin Xiang knew this silence was only temporary.

Sure enough, shortly after, Uncle Lin stated his request, "Girl, Uncle wants to discuss something with you."

"Go ahead, Uncle."

She was merely listening; whether she could help or not was uncertain.

"Here’s the thing, our stall selling only spicy noodles is a bit monotonous. How about you sell me the recipe for three-flavor potato noodles or tomato potato noodles? I’m not asking for much, just one of the two."

"I know both noodles are being sold by your Fifth Uncle and Fifth Aunt now, but their business is run by your Fifth Aunt and Chunya alone. Your Fifth Uncle has to farm for work points. Two women working to exhaustion can’t sell much; it’d be better to let one go, don’t you think?"

Definitely not!

Lin Xiang thought, no wonder Uncle is so generous today, bringing meat, vegetables, and even repaying money; it’s all to ask this favor.

"Alright!" Lin Xiang smiled and easily agreed to Uncle Lin’s request.

Uncle Lin was pleasantly surprised and was about to praise Lin Xiang when he heard her continue, "Whether it’s the three-flavor potato noodles or tomato potato noodles recipe, my Fifth Uncle paid for it, just like spicy noodles, one recipe for two hundred yuan. Uncle, this time I can’t offer a discount, I’m studying now without income, and it’s a time for spending money."

Uncle Lin was stunned; his surprise instantly turned to anger. He frowned and said harshly, "Girl, I’m your uncle, your biological uncle, always talking money is inappropriate, isn’t it?"

"Oh, listen to you. My Fifth Uncle is my biological uncle too; just because Dad passed early doesn’t mean I disown the family. My Fifth Uncle and Fifth Aunt are the only relatives genuinely kind to Mom and me. What do you think, Uncle?"

Uncle Lin chuckled awkwardly; this little girl is as sharp-tongued as ever, even after a month of no contact!

"You know my situation, I can’t come up with two hundred yuan now. How about I write you an IOU?"

"No way."

No matter what Uncle Lin said, Lin Xiang stood firm on her refusal.

Uncle Lin left with joy and returned with anger.

He had just left when Mrs. Lin returned, "Your uncle was here just now? Did you two argue?"