Siheyuan: Big City, Small Love

Chapter 365 Lighter (2)

With Deputy Factory Director Li Huaide around, the warehouse manager quickly got out all the goods that were available, and instructed the purchasing department to buy the things that were missing.

Next, He Lai took the things to the experimental workshop prepared by Li Huaide, where eight senior workers were already waiting, including Yi Zhonghai.

What follows is the wonderful performance of the master chefs, using all kinds of tools.

After an afternoon of continuous debugging, He Lai finally heard the long-lost sound, that crisp "ding, ding" sound. I don't know why, every time he heard this sound, He Lai felt very satisfied.

Soon, the shapes of the five lighters were completed.

When it was almost time to get off work, the purchasing department also delivered all the remaining cotton wool, cotton cores, cotton pads, flints, and emery for fire wheels.

"Master chefs, please help work overtime so that we can transform this thing first. Director Li has asked the canteen to prepare a feast for you."

He Lai said.

"Okay, it's a piece of cake. Chief He, just leave it to us." The only eighth-level fitter in the factory spoke up.

"Then I would like to thank Master Li! And everyone here!" He Lai said with a smile.

"You're welcome!" Master Li has started making the fire wheel according to the blueprint. After all, this is the only thing left that is a little difficult to make.

Upon hearing this, the other masters also started to take action.

Another hour passed, and each lighter was finished! The only thing left was the spray paint and pattern! This was something that Li Huaide had to find someone to do. I believe that this would not be difficult for the Chinese, after all, the Chinese are professionals in patterning.

The moment He Lai lit the lighter, smiles appeared on everyone's faces!

"Masters, do you all smoke? Come on, have a smoke."

He Lai began to distribute cigarettes to several masters one by one and lit them up. When it was Yi Zhonghai's turn, he refused.

"Xiao Laizi, I don't want it anymore. I'm going to quit." Yi Zhonghai said with a smile.

"Uncle, I admire you so much." He Lai smiled and gave him a thumbs up, but Yi Zhonghai just smiled and shook his head.

It seems that Yi Zhonghai really became a Buddha instantly.

The other masters also had smiles on their faces.

"Oh, it seems it's done. He Lai, bring it to me to see?" At this time Li Huaide came over.

"Director Li, come and have a cigarette. I'll light it for you." He Lai handed Li Huaide a cigarette and turned on the lighter. After a crisp sound, a small flame lit up in front of Li Huaide.

"Well, not bad, not bad. Why do I feel that this cigarette is more comfortable to smoke than before, hahaha..."

Li Huaide lit a cigarette, took a puff, then took the lighter from He Lai and started playing with it.

After a while, Li Huaide invited everyone to the private room for dinner.

He Lai also sat next to Yi Zhonghai and asked about Yi Xiaobao's situation.

Yi Zhonghai was extremely happy when he mentioned his son. He kept saying that Xiaobao was very obedient, never cried or made a fuss, and was very well behaved in his aunt's arms every day.

"Uncle, the baby should move more and cry more, otherwise it will be bad for his physical and mental health."

"Oh, really? What should I do? I can't hit him!"

When Yi Zhonghai heard what He Lai said, he suddenly felt a little panicked.

"Hey, Lao Yi, don't let him talk nonsense. I have four kids at home. When they are young, as long as they don't get sick, it's fine. There's no such thing as being unhealthy if they don't cry. But it's true that you should let them move more, but you can't hold them all the time."

An old master said to Yi Zhonghai.

"Yes, Lao Yi, let the child crawl on the bed more often, otherwise how will he learn to walk!"

Another person gave Yi Zhonghai some advice, and after that, people continued to give him tips on how to raise children.

"Okay, okay, I'll remember it." Yi Zhonghai responded one by one.

He Lai suddenly found it funny. How many of these men had ever taken care of children? Aren’t they all raised by their wives? They even talked about it with details. I wonder if Yi Zhonghai will be beaten by an old lady after he goes back and tells her about it!

It really became a case of Zhou Yu fighting Huang Gai, one willing to fight and the other willing to be beaten!

The meal was soon finished, and He Lai even prepared a lunch box of food for each chef to take home.

After seeing off the masters, He Lai and Li Huaide talked about spray painting.

"Uncle Li, you have to be more careful about this spray painting. You need to use better materials, and the kerosene needs to be processed so that the burning flame looks as transparent as possible and the blue color is better."

He Lai instructed.

"Okay, Uncle Li, I'll remember that. I'll go find the paint factory and ask them to use the best. I'll also use my connections to get the kerosene improved."

Li Huaide now has a new understanding of this lighter and feels that it will definitely sell well at the Canton Fair!

"Uncle Li, I'm leaving first. When you spray paint, make sure it's done well and the handwriting must be clear!"

He Lai is still not very confident about the painting process, after all, this technology is still relatively lacking in China.

"Alright, go back quickly, your Uncle Li does have some ability!"

Li Huaide smiled and waved, ready to go back and make a phone call.

He Lai then felt relieved and went back with Sha Zhu.

"Xiao Laizi, you have to give that lighter to your brother Zhuzi when the time comes!"

Silly Zhu said.

"Brother Zhuzi, you don't smoke! Why do you need a lighter?"

"Why don't I smoke! I just smoke less!" Sha Zhu immediately retorted.

Sha Zhu really had no choice. Qin Huairu was watching over him both when he went to work and when he got off work, and there were many children at home, so Sha Zhu naturally had no chance to smoke.

"Okay, I'll give you one then, but you have to wait until the Canton Fair is over!"

"It's a deal, remember to give one to your brother Zhuzi."

"Brother Zhuzi, you are so long-winded!"

"Hey, Xiao Laizi! I just said a few words! And you think I'm being long-winded!"

"Hehe, I just complain"

……

The two of them rode back to Nanluoguxiang, chatting and laughing.

He Lai returned home and saw Wu Juan and Wu'er still waiting for him at home.

"Mom." He Lai called out.

"Back! Have you eaten?"

Wu Juan asked immediately when she saw He Lai coming back.

He Lai saw the covered bowl on the dining table and said with a smile, "I've eaten, but I want to eat some more."

After saying that, He Lai walked to the dining table and opened two bowls, one containing braised pork and two large steamed buns.

"If you've eaten, don't eat anymore. Don't eat too much at night, or you won't be able to sleep."

Wu Juan instructed.

"It's okay, Mom. I'm hungry and can eat more!" He Lai picked up the steamed bun, put the meat in it and started eating.

"Kid, eat slowly. No one is going to snatch the food from you!" Wu Juan said as she watched He Lai wolfing down the food.

"Brother! Brother! Eat! Eat!" Wu'er began to call out in Wu Juan's arms.

"You little girl, be quiet for a while and don't disturb your big brother's meal."

Wu Juan hugged Wu'er and taught her a lesson. Wu'er immediately felt aggrieved and was about to cry.

"Don't cry, or I'll spank you!"

Wu'er fell silent immediately after seeing Wu Juan's fierce look. The poor five-month-old baby had already been threatened by her mother.

He Lai found it funny. He quickly finished his meal and took Wu'er from Wu Juan's arms.

"Be good, little sister. Sleep with big brother today! Ignore mom, okay?"

"Come in! Come in!" Wu'er became happy as soon as she was in He Lai's arms.

"Okay, then you take her with you. Remember to bring her here tomorrow! Mom will go back first."

Wu Juan picked up the two empty bowls on the table, said something, and went back.

"Okay, let's go, let's go into the house and sleep!"

He Lai held Wu'er and closed the door first, then entered the space, played with Wu'er for a while, and then went to sleep.