After the city meeting ended, a group of factory directors gathered for a smaller meeting.
Shen Que was asked a series of questions by several factory directors about clothing size, shoe size, and other details.
Initially reluctant, Shen Que became cooperative after hearing someone say Jiang Cheng would definitely like it.
The group of factory directors exchanged knowing smiles, all understanding without words.
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Meanwhile, Ms. Jiang Cheng at the conference center was struggling while riding a bicycle.
Jiang Cheng wore thick wool pants, a green leather hat, cotton gloves gripping the handlebars, huffing and puffing while riding an old bike with a large burlap sack attached.
She arrived, puffing billows of white smoke, at the post office.
Jiang Cheng hurried to mail letters and packages.
After mailing them, she planned to first go to Teacher Lü's home, then to Principal Wang and Manager Guo's places.
