Chapter 206: Chapter 206: Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor

Sometimes, that’s just how it is.

You don’t cry during the argument, but the moment someone shows you a bit of concern, you can’t help but choke up and start sobbing.

That was exactly what was happening to Yue Yang right now.

The moment Xie Changning spoke, Yue Yang’s tears began to flow like a river that had burst its banks, completely unstoppable.

"Why..." Her lips trembled, her eyes filled with confusion. She didn’t understand why her parents treated her this way.

The people standing around glanced at one another.

No one could answer her.

In truth, as she asked the question, she already knew the answer deep down. Her parents treated her this way simply because she was a girl. If she had been a boy, they never would have done this to her.

Even so, she had once held onto a sliver of hope for her parents.

But just now, she had finally seen the truth.

Her parents were nothing but villains. They couldn’t stand to see her have anything good. The moment she did, they would latch onto her like bloodsucking leeches and refuse to let go.

The bonus was clearly a subsidy from the director, given to her because of her abilities. But her parents didn’t care about the reason for the bonus; they just arrogantly demanded she hand the money over.

They didn’t consider for a second whether she would live or die without that money.

Yue Yang felt incredibly wronged. She stood there crying for a long time before fiercely wiping the tears from her face. "I won’t be sad because of them. They aren’t worth it!"

After saying this, she composed herself and spoke to Xie Changning.

"Director, let’s get back to business."

Business had already been delayed long enough because of them.

Xie Changning shook her head. "It’s getting late. Have one of the other technicians show you two the lab equipment and how to use it, then come back with me."

The two girls could share a room with Aunt Zhao and Aunt Wang; there was enough space.

Yue Yang was about to refuse, but Huo Xiaoqian grabbed her hand, signaling for her to stop talking.

Yue Yang didn’t quite understand, but she obediently stopped insisting and followed Sheng Jiaojiao to learn how to use the lab equipment.

While Yue Yang and Huo Xiaoqian were learning, Wang Daqiang approached Xie Changning. "Director, about Yu Laoer—"

"For now, suspend his wife as well. We’ll decide what to do once the investigation is complete."

Wang Daqiang had no objection to Xie Changning’s decision.

He could understand Yu Laoer selling off factory goods when times were tough, but he couldn’t understand why Yu Laoer would continue to do so after the factory recovered and had started paying wages again!

After Yue Yang and Huo Xiaoqian came out of the lab, they left with Xie Changning.

Once they were in the car, Yue Yang looked at Huo Xiaoqian.

"Xiaoqian?"

The two had a great rapport; she didn’t even need to ask a question for Huo Xiaoqian to know what she was wondering about.

Huo Xiaoqian sighed. "You’re not in a good state right now. Get yourself together by tomorrow, and then we can get back to business. Otherwise, you’ll make mistakes, just like you did during the training today."

Hearing this, Yue Yang understood.

When Yu Laoer showed up, she’d gotten completely fixated.

Xie Changning glanced at them in the rearview mirror and saw a hint of relief wash over Yue Yang’s face. "You really do know me best. If I had actually insisted on working right now, I definitely would have messed up."

’I was the one who couldn’t let it go.’

Xie Changning didn’t offer any words of comfort.

She simply had them come to her home and eat an extra bowl of rice.

Ever since Yue Yihan’s parents had started living in Xie Changning’s courtyard, Aunt Wang and Aunt Zhao would make two or four dishes every day.

Even with the two girls joining them, there was plenty of food.

As soon as they sat down at the table, Huo Xiaoqian exclaimed, "This is great! I’ve been dreaming about your cooking ever since I tried it last time, and now I finally get to have it again!"

As she spoke, Yue Yang nodded in agreement.

Good food really can lift one’s spirits.

Just like now—after tasting Aunt Wang’s food, the gloom on Yue Yang’s face gradually faded, replaced by a lively battle with Huo Xiaoqian over the dishes.

The two of them fought with gusto, but unfortunately—

Their combined speed was no match for Xie Changning’s.

"Director!"

"Darn it! Once I train up my hand speed, I’ll definitely be able to snatch food from right under the director’s nose!"

"...That’s a bit of an exaggeration!"

Xie Changning remained silent, simply continuing to pick up food with her chopsticks.

After the lively meal, the two girls helped clear the table, wash the dishes, and so on.

Xie Changning didn’t stop them, just letting them help.

It was Han Mother who noticed there was something different about the two girls. "Changning, who are these young women?"

"They’re future R&D staff for my cosmetics factory. They’re both ’Xiang Bi Zi’—they have a natural sensitivity to scents."

As soon as Xie Changning said this, a look of surprise appeared on Han Mother’s face. She had never heard of anyone having such a talent. She was learning something new from Xie Changning again.

"I never would have thought that our great nation of China had such talented people," Han Mother said, pleased.

The more unique talents there were, the faster China would rise.

Mr. Han nodded as well. "I hear the fragrance industry abroad is doing very well. If China can keep up, we could certainly make a lot of money." 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

He’d heard his colleagues talk about it.

He came from a humble, rural background, while some of his colleagues were high-ranking officials who had studied abroad. However, they were all united by their shared patriotism.

Thinking of this, Mr. Han said to Xie Changning.

"I just remembered, I have an old army buddy in Hang City. His wife’s ancestors were in the business of making rouge and powders."

Hearing Mr. Han say this, only one phrase came to Xie Changning’s mind—

Intangible Cultural Heritage!!!

’A person like that must be preserved!’

As Mr. Han spoke, he watched Xie Changning’s expression. Seeing she was very interested in this person, he smiled and said to her, "If you’re interested, I can have someone get in touch."

"Yes, yes, thank you so much!"

Xie Changning’s attitude was completely different when dealing with people who could help her career.

Mr. Han was surprised by his daughter-in-law’s change in demeanor.

At the same time, he also understood why Xie Changning was so well-liked by the various leaders. It turned out she was this interesting!

"We’re all family, no need to be so polite. Tomorrow, I’ll contact my old army buddy and ask for you."

"Could you please ask her if she’d be willing to come and work as a consultant? She wouldn’t have to live here for a long time, but we need her technical expertise."

"No problem!"

’The aesthetic of our ancestors is top-notch!’

’An inheritor of an intangible cultural heritage is a once-in-a-lifetime find. I have to do everything I can to bring this person in as a technical director for my makeup division!’

’Foreign products might be more advanced, but our Chinese makeup has its own unique advantages!’

’Every single industry in our China once flourished!’

Since they had found a common topic, Xie Changning chatted with Mr. Han for a while longer. The more they talked, the more they realized they had similar interests.

They even started discussing the secrets of healthy living.