N-M Chapter 139 This is my second time here
Chapter 139 This is my second time here
Both Hu Wen and the villagers present were stunned by Lu Ran's words.
But I can't think of a reason to refute it, so I can only accept that they are indeed qualified to say that.
Lu Ran waved goodbye to the villagers and then got into the back seat of the vehicle.
Next, we went to Cheng Ning's house to pick her up.
Although rural roads are now generally well-maintained, mostly made of cement and asphalt, driving in rural areas is still different from driving in cities.
Especially now, when you have to go from one village to another.
The route has many curves, and with the Phantom's long body, you really need some skill to navigate it.
"The road might be narrower and more winding than when we came from the county town. If you're not confident later, just let me know and I'll drive."
When Lu Ran was in college, he would often drive his family's pickup truck around the village whenever he went home, so he was confident in his driving skills.
Driving the vehicle, Hu Wen said confidently, "Don't worry, Mr. Lu. I can drive a truck back in my hometown. The roads here are much better than ours. Although there are many curves, at least the terrain is relatively flat."
"Unlike where we are, there are not only bends but also slopes."
Hearing Hu Wen say this, Lu Ran felt relieved. In fact, just by looking at Hu Wen's driving skills for this short distance, he knew that she was indeed an experienced driver, better than him.
"Oh right, I told you to have someone drive the Maybach to Cheng Ning's house, you haven't forgotten that, have you?"
Lu Ran learned about something during the two days that Cheng Ning and Wu Xiaomeng stayed at his house, through casual conversation.
Since taking over the village's sales agency rights, Cheng Ning's mother has been traveling back and forth between the county town and the village.
I always catch the village bus.
A business owner who doesn't own a car—Lu Ran didn't even need to ask to know that his aunt must have encountered a lot of trouble. Even though Cheng Ning didn't mention it at all, Lu Ran could deduce it from Cheng Ning's expression and her conversation with the two sisters.
So, when he called Hu Wen to ask her to pick him and Cheng Ning up, he also asked her to find someone else to drive the Maybach from the villa back for his aunt to drive.
The G-Class isn't really suitable for women, especially female bosses. Sports cars are definitely out of the question—too flashy, and impractical for driving in rural towns.
Lu Ran doesn't own many cars right now, so he had to choose a Maybach. Although it's quite high-profile, there's nothing he can do about it; these are the only cars he has in his garage.
"Don't worry, Mr. Lu, I'm reliable. Judging by the time, we'll be at Cheng Ning's place soon, and the Maybach will be there shortly after."
"Okay, that's fine then."
Two hours later.
The two then arrived at Cheng Ning's house.
"That's the crooked tree up ahead; just drive into the yard."
"It seems Mr. Lu comes here often. This is my first time visiting Cheng Ning's house, even though I'm his high school classmate."
Lu Ran laughed and said, "It's not that exaggerated. This is my second time here."
After saying that, he looked out the car window and smiled, "There are quite a lot of people."
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Half an hour ago.
At Cheng Ning's home.
"Mom, are you really not coming to the city with us?"
The mother and son stayed at the Wu family's house until the fifteenth, and only returned today.
Cheng Ning is about to return to Chengjiang with Lu Ran and is very reluctant to part with her mother, so she wants her mother to stay in the city for a few days.
Before Wu Meimei could reply, Wu Qiang, who was escorting the mother and daughter home, laughed and said, "Xiao Ning, you're living with Xiao Lu now, how can your mother disturb your life as a young couple!"
Cheng Ning blushed: "Uncle, we're just... even so, it's okay if Mom goes. There are plenty of rooms, and Lu Ran and I live separately."
Wu Meimei gently stroked her daughter's hair: "I still have a lot to do in the village. We can't let Xiao Lu's one million yuan investment go to waste."
Cheng Ning knew that her mother had indeed been very busy since taking over the village's sales agency rights.
She nodded obediently and said, "Oh, okay then!"
"Miss Wu, are you home?"
A voice rang out, and Wu Meimei got up and went outside.
Then they saw Zhang Changlian and Li Daming walking towards them with smiles on their faces.
"Haha, I knew you were back when I saw your door was open, Wu Meizi."
"I just got back. Sister Zhang, Brother Li, please come inside."
"The sun came out right after it rained. The weather is nice, let's chat outside and soak up some sun."
"Okay, I'll go get you some chairs."
Cheng Ning helped her mother move stools, pour tea for the guests, and also refilled her uncle's teacup with hot tea.
"Miss Wu, is this your brother? It's been so long since I've seen him. I remember the last time was when Xiao Ning was in school."
Wu Qiang smiled awkwardly: "I've been busy with family matters these past few years, so I haven't had time."
The Wu family's neglect and indifference towards their younger sister had already spread throughout her husband's village, so it was understandable that he, as her older brother, felt awkward and embarrassed when asked about it.
Zhang Changlian looked at the car in the yard and laughed, "Oh ho, someone's bringing you and Xiao Ning back this year, Wu Meizi! I remember before, two or three times, you always walked to your parents' house, Wu Meizi. Walk back too!"
"There was a time when I even carried Xiao Ning back on my back that same day."
"I thought your family didn't have a car, Miss Wu. Judging from the age of this car, it must have been bought back then. Turns out you do have a car!"
Wu Qiang's face turned even redder.
He never expected that after so many years, an outsider would still remember this incident.
This is also the thing he feels most guilty about towards his sister in his life.
"Sister Zhang, let's not talk about the past. I've already reconciled with my family."
Seeing that the person in question had said this, Zhang Changlian finally let Wu Qiang go.
"Miss Wu, Daming and I are here today to talk to you about selling vegetables."
"Tell Sister Wu her name."
Li Daming nodded: "That's right. I used to know a factory owner who recently expanded his factory and hired more employees. He needs a lot of vegetables to supplement the canteen's food."
"I've already contacted the boss, Miss Wu, do you think we could go and discuss the price with him tomorrow?"
Wu Meimei didn't rush to respond. After thinking for a moment, she asked, "What are your requirements, Brother Li?"
This is Li Daming's client. Wu Meimei knows that no one would send her a client for no reason.
Either they have demands, or they have ulterior motives.
Li Daming laughed and said, "Indeed, you have to be direct when talking to smart people."
"Sister Wu, you're right, I do have requirements."
"Miss Wu, you've just taken over, so apart from the two regular factories in the county, you definitely won't be able to contact any new customers in the short term."
"After all these years, I still have quite a few channels at my disposal."
"If you, Ms. Wu, are willing to give me 10% of your profits, I'm happy to help you connect with more partners."
Wu Meimei did not object to what Li Daming said.
She currently has very few sales channels and merchants available to her. If she continues to work with only the same three stores in the county, she will soon face a sales slump.
"I can only give up five percent at most."
After careful consideration, Wu Meimei stated her conditions.