Seventies Sweetheart: From Breakup to Billionaire-Chapter 214: Farewell

Chapter 214: Chapter 214: Farewell
"I can leave for Beijing tomorrow."
"Alright. I’ve made arrangements, so you can go directly to the train station tomorrow without worrying about the tickets."
Lin Xiang cautiously spoke, "Chief, can you give me two tickets? I want to go to Beijing with my mom."
Firstly, Mrs. Lin is Lin Yun’s nominal mother. When confronting his biological father’s family, someone with authority in speech is needed, and that person can only be Mrs. Lin.
Secondly, Lin Xiang couldn’t bear to leave Mrs. Lin alone and helpless in Mianyang Town.
Thirdly, she wasn’t sure what the situation in Beijing would be like, so she needed someone trustworthy to accompany her.
After hanging up the phone, Lin Xiang hurried back to the Ge Family.
As soon as she entered the door, Mrs. Lin eagerly asked, "Girl, what’s wrong with your brother?"
"The army leader called and said he got a little injured during his mission and hopes our family can visit him."
Mrs. Lin clutched her chest, "Injured? The leader personally called and asked us to visit him at the army base? Doesn’t that mean his injury is serious?"
"No life-threatening injury."
But as for any long-term physical effects, that’s still uncertain.
"How could this happen?" Fifth Aunt comforted Mrs. Lin, "I think Lin Yun has been blessed since childhood, and he’ll surely turn misfortune into blessing without any major issue. Girl, what do you plan to do? Are you going to the army base?"
Lin Xiang nodded, "I definitely have to go. I don’t know what my brother’s situation is yet; seeing him in person will put me at ease."
However, if she were to leave, she would have to make arrangements for the barbecue stall.
Lin Xiang asked Fifth Uncle, "Do you want to take over the barbecue stall?"
Fifth Uncle and Fifth Aunt exchanged a glance. Though they said nothing, they understood each other’s intention through their eyes.
Finally, Fifth Uncle spoke, "Girl, this barbecue stall was set up by your hard work. It’s about to make money, and handing it over wouldn’t be cost-effective. How about you teach me the barbecue grilling method, and during the time you’re in Beijing, I’ll help you manage it. When you return, I’ll give it back to you, how’s that?"
Lin Xiang said helplessly, "I can’t determine the time I will return yet since the situation with my brother is still unclear. Moreover, around mid-August, when the admission letter arrives, I’ll set off for Beijing, so the barbecue stall won’t operate for many more days."
Originally started to avoid idleness at home, even handing it over to Fifth Uncle doesn’t cause much heartache.
Barbecuing isn’t highly technical; the key is mastering the level of heat and the use of the barbecue seasoning.
Lin Xiang prepared a large batch of barbecue seasoning, which, given the current business, could last almost half a year.
So, Fifth Uncle and Fifth Aunt took over Lin Xiang’s barbecue stall for two hundred yuan.
Fifth Uncle smiled bitterly, "The money for buying the spicy powder recipe isn’t fully paid yet, and now we owe this much. It’s hard to tell when this will end."
"It’s only twenty yuan left to pay for the recipe, and in just two months, we’ve earned over a hundred yuan. The earnings will only grow. Barbecue is cheaper to make than spicy powder and earns more. Though we spent two hundred yuan now, in two months, the profits will turn into net gains."
Fifth Uncle and Fifth Aunt understood Lin Xiang’s analysis.
They felt somewhat guilty for owing Lin Xiang so much.
Lin Xiang ignored what they felt and turned to Aunt Ge, "When autumn and winter arrive, the demand for herbal teas and sour plum soup will decrease, so the drinks should change slightly. We can continue selling mung bean soup and add red bean soup. In winter, we’ll mainly focus on the sweet soup, selling mung bean paste and red bean paste."
"Additionally, I’ll teach you a few sweet soup recipes. You can decide when to switch the drinks to sweet soups based on the situation."
Lin Xiang took paper and pen, writing down the simple yet memorable sweet soup recipes in great detail for Aunt Ge to understand.
After making arrangements, Lin Xiang finally found time to return to her room and pack her things.
With the weather being hot, the thin summer clothes don’t take up much space. Plus, Lin Xiang doesn’t have many belongings, leaving only one small luggage bag.
This luggage bag was a gift from Lin Yun after her college entrance exam, perfectly suited for packing belongings.
Once packed, Lin Xiang stepped out.
She wasn’t sure when she would return this time, so before leaving, she bid farewell to Director Chen from the cotton spinning factory, Director Zhao from the food factory, Director Wu from the paper factory, as well as Secretary Hu and Secretary Wang.
"I’m still uneasy with you leaving," Director Chen sighed, "If there’s another foreign exchange order, I don’t know if I can handle it."
"Director Chen, you must have enough confidence in yourself. Not just Mianyang Town, but across Ji City, the cotton spinning factory’s million-yuan foreign exchange orders are unique, and other factories can only admire and respect you! Besides, we’ve already done three orders for millions of foreign currency, so you must have become familiar with the process."
Being familiar is one thing, but whenever it came to negotiating the details, it was Lin Xiang conversing with the foreign clients.
"Once you leave, nobody in Mianyang Town will be able to translate foreign languages so fluently."
Lin Xiang’s gaze swept over Secretary Hu standing behind Director Chen, "Secretary Hu has been studying foreign languages recently, and I’ve listened to his speaking; he’s made great progress. I believe when foreign clients come again, Secretary Hu will be able to handle this job."
Director Chen still didn’t feel assured.
He knew he was too reliant on Lin Xiang, yet he felt no shame in it, as the cotton spinning factory’s foreign exchange orders were all secured by Lin Xiang!
"Why don’t you give me a contact number? If John or Mr. Wilson visits the cotton spinning factory again, I can communicate with you over the phone."
Lin Xiang spread her hands, "I don’t know where I’ll end up staying in Beijing, so I can’t give you my future contact number for now."
Director Chen slapped his forehead, "My brain, how could I forget such an important thing? Well..."
"I remember the cotton spinning factory’s number. Once I settle in Beijing, I’ll call you, so you’ll have my contact information."
"Alright then! Be sure to call and let us know you’re safe once you’re in Beijing!"
Lin Xiang received warm farewells from other factories, including the town government, and finally arrived at the Town First Middle School.