Ever since she got back together with Qi Taiguo, they naturally shared the same bed, perhaps because they had tasted the pleasure of perfect harmony, both of them were quite enthusiastic about that activity, wave after wave of heat through the night.
Cheng Su was a new generation from the twenty-first century; she had seen her fair share of adult films and knew plenty of moves, all of which she used on Qi Taiguo, driving him mad with desire, almost wishing for death.
This evening, the two of them lay on the bed drenched in sweat and gasping for air, feeling as though they had just come back to life.
"Where did you learn those moves?" Qi Taiguo felt utterly relaxed from head to toe. He couldnāt help but pinch her little nose as he thought of Cheng Suās fiery performance just now.
Cheng Su dodged, arching an eyebrow and said, "Where else? From āDear Readersā Insightā, of course!"
Qi Taiguo, hearing the mocking tone, rolled on top of her, "You little minx, holding a grudge, arenāt you!"
Cheng Su giggled and begged for mercy, but Qi Taiguo didnāt let her go, his hands attacking from both above and below. In no time at all, Cheng Su had turned completely soft, like water, enticing him to have his way with her once more until he was satisfied.
"Now that things are gradually getting on track, and since weāre going into the jam business, the restaurant there needs to be renovated. It canāt just serve meals anymore!" Cheng Su said to Qi Taiguo.
"As long as you have a plan, thatās fine, just donāt overwork yourself. Itās too hot these days, and if youāre not careful, you might get heatstroke!" Qi Taiguo knew of her plans and reminded her.
Cheng Su agreed, then added, "Iād like to hire two more people to help, what do you think?"
"Of course, thatās great. You canāt do everything by yourself, and I donāt have much time to help you. The battalion has just promoted a new deputy commander. There might be major changes happening in the army soon, possibly a complete reorganization. Itās going to be pretty busy," Qi Taiguo looked up at the roof of the tent as he spoke.
"Who got promoted?" Cheng Su lifted her head.
Qi Taiguoās expression darkened, "Itās Dong Jun. Old Zhou has no chance."
Old Zhou, the man they had met before, and Sister-in-law Zhou had even helped her, Cheng Su knew this and said, "If not this time, thereās always the next."
"Heās already in his mid-forties; if he doesnāt get promoted this time, and if thereās a reorganization, he might have to transfer out of the military," Qi Taiguo said with regret in his tone.
Cheng Su sensed his disappointment and said, "Donāt feel too bad, maybe transferring is an opportunity in itself?"
Qi Taiguo gave a forced smile, patting her back, "Letās sleep."
"You go ahead, I need to wash up. I feel sticky and uncomfortable," said Cheng Su as she got up and went to the bathroom.
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The next day, Cheng Su asked a regular diner who often came to the restaurant if he knew anyone from a renovation team.
"What a coincidence, you remember Dazhi, right? That kid worked with a construction team for two months and now heās gone into business for himself. If you donāt mind that his basics are not solid enough, I can get him for you?" the regular diner slapped his thigh and offered.
Cheng Su recalled that Dazhi was a tall thirty-something, quite shrewd, and she had heard that he juggled two jobs. She was surprised to learn that one of them was working for a renovation crew?
"Donāt worry, Iāve known him for many years. The lad is meticulous and honest. Iāve seen his work, and itās pretty fine and proper. Why donāt you have a talk with him?" The regular diner saw her silence and thought she was worried.
Better to deal with the known, Cheng Su replied, "Okay, I trust you, can you ask Brother Dazhi to come over and talk?"
The regular diner agreed right away.
After noon, he brought Dazhi with him. Dazhi and Cheng Su had met before, and both were straightforward people.
Cheng Suās requirements were simple, just some renovations. She wanted to divide the restaurant into two sections, one dedicated to making jam and the other to remain a restaurant.
Dazhi indeed had learned a few things from the construction crew and spoke confidently. He also gave some suggestions Cheng Su hadnāt thought of, which she found to be good. She decided to entrust the restaurantās renovation to Dazhi. He would be responsible for the work and the materials, and, as he was a contact through a friend, he would take thirty yuan for the job.