The moving of things took nearly an hour to complete.
After they stopped, everyone's clothes were so wet they clung to their backs.
Tang Nannan's hair was plastered to her forehead, sweat beads falling like yellow beans.
Wang Tengfei, feeling concerned, handed her a pack of wet wipes. "You, you just came as a driver to drop someone off, why did you get involved in the manual labor?"
"With your small physique, carrying such heavy things, aren't you afraid of tiring yourself out?"
"It's okay. I'm used to it. I actually enjoy doing physical work; sweating makes me feel refreshed."
Tang Nannan joked with Wang Tengfei.
"Actually, you should do more of this. You can save the money you'd spend at the gym. It's healthy, it exercises your body, and it makes Uncle Wang happy."
Wang Tengfei smiled. "If I could work with you every day, nothing would be a problem."
"I know my weight is a bit over the limit, but don't worry, I'll lose it."
"Let's rest for a bit. What would you like to drink? I'll go buy it for you."
Tang Nannan smiled gently. "No need, I'm not thirsty. How can I rest before we've even started working? Go talk to Engineer Hu and see what needs to be done next."
"I heard from him that the project schedule is quite tight. We can't hold the client back, can we?"
Hu Jiasheng was very pleased.
Tang Nannan was a smart person and knew how to leverage her strengths.
Although she had no romantic intentions towards Wang Tengfei, she managed to maintain a very harmonious relationship with him.
Prompted by her words, Wang Tengfei walked over proactively.
Hu Jiasheng pulled up the blueprints, and the three of them, along with the technician, gathered to systematically study the product assembly.
Hu Jiasheng explained things professionally. Tang Nannan stood behind the three of them, listening along, finding it quite interesting.
Although she hadn't graduated with a degree in mechanical and electrical engineering, many things were based on common physics knowledge, which she could understand.
After the discussion, they unanimously decided that the first step would be to measure the spacing and plan the location of the charging piles, then bury the wires in the ground to test for power connectivity, and finally install the relevant equipment piece by piece.
Tang Nannan enthusiastically helped in the middle.
While others measured distances, she recorded them on her phone and called out the numbers.
When others calculated numbers, she quietly followed along, calculating herself to see how far off the correct answers were.
When connecting the power, she also helped with errands and craned her neck to watch the test results.
She was busy all afternoon but felt happy doing it.
If the three professionals couldn't connect this power properly, what would that say about them?
The test results were successful. Except for Tang Nannan's excited "Yeah!", everyone else showed little reaction.
Seeing her enjoying herself, Wang Tengfei also smiled.
"How is it? Do you find this work quite fun?"
"And you have a lot of talent. No wonder my dad said you'd get the hang of it quickly."
Tang Nannan said, "Interest is the best teacher. It's just that I'm interested in this line of work. I never knew I could do this kind of job myself. It's all thanks to Uncle Wang."
"Don't be so polite. We'll be family from now on. It's good that you're interested. I'm looking forward to you joining us. I'll be waiting for you tomorrow."
They went to the public restroom to wash their hands, chatting as they walked.
Tang Nannan and Hu Jiasheng walked ahead, talking and laughing, while the technician walked behind with Hu Jiasheng.
Watching their harmonious backs, the technician gossiped with Hu Jiasheng.
"Isn't she a taxi driver? Why is she going to work for our company? And she knows the young boss? This woman is something else."
The prejudice was already showing?
Hu Jiasheng glanced at him but said nothing.
The technician continued, "It's better to be a woman. With a little bit of looks, men will actively offer you opportunities, and you can live your life without lifting a finger. Alas, unlike us men."
"We studied hard for so many years in university, working overtime day and night at the company, and in the end, we're on the same level as a taxi driver..."
Hu Jiasheng didn't want to listen to his meaningless talk. He quickened his pace, creating distance between them, and walked to the front of the group.
Tang Nannan said goodbye to Wang Tengfei and drove Hu Jiasheng back, discussing matters on the way.
"Mr. Hu, you might have to wait a little while later. I need to go to the company to hand over the procedures for my taxi."
Hu Jiasheng nodded faintly and asked her how long it would likely take.
"I don't know. I've never done it before. How about this, I'll drop you off first, and if the procedures are troublesome..."
The group adhered to a strict eight-hour workday and finished at five o'clock.
At five o'clock in the summer, the sun was shining brightly, and the sky was clear. It was very early.
It wouldn't be useful for Hu Jiasheng to go back so early.
"No need. Waiting for a while will be fine."
When they arrived at the taxi company's entrance, Tang Nannan ran inside, and he waited outside.
Diagonally in front of the company entrance was a large tree. Beneath the tree was a patch of dense shade, where several elderly men had set up a chess game.
Hu Jiasheng, having nothing to do, watched the old men play chess and inadvertently stayed until it was dark.
The old men started receiving calls from their wives asking them to come home for dinner. Tang Nannan still hadn't come out.
Hu Jiasheng came back to his senses, checked his phone, and realized over two hours had passed.
He hadn't saved Tang Nannan's phone number or added her on WeChat. Now, at a critical moment, he couldn't even call her.
He didn't believe Tang Nannan would abandon him and go back alone. Sensing that something was amiss, he decided to go to the entrance to inquire.
Fortunately, at this moment, Tang Nannan's silhouette appeared, swaying towards him in the twilight.
When she reached him, seeing Hu Jiasheng's stern expression, Tang Nannan knew he had been waiting for a long time and apologized sheepishly.
"I didn't give them advance notice, and I resigned too abruptly. The manager didn't agree, and it took a lot of effort to finally get him to consent."
Hu Jiasheng noticed two very obvious scratches on her arm, with traces of blood. He pointed them out with his chin.
"For this small matter, he even laid hands on you?"
Tang Nannan raised her arm to look.
"It's okay, it's not serious. Fortunately, he laid hands on me, and it happened to be seen by the top leader, so I was able to get the procedures. Otherwise, who knows how he would have made things difficult for me."
The malice society holds towards women is immense; you can feel it if you delve into it.
Hu Jiasheng thought of what the technician had said that afternoon.
He felt that Tang Nannan's success was achieved effortlessly, through her looks.
How ridiculous.
If all men in the world could show a little respect to women, the relationship between men and women wouldn't be so adversarial.
Regardless, it was a good thing that she got the procedures and left that dreadful place.
Hu Jiasheng, uncharacteristically, managed a slight smile, reaching out to pat her shoulder.
"Don't dwell on the unpleasant things. Congratulations on officially climbing out of the quagmire. You're about to welcome a new beginning tomorrow, which is worth celebrating."
"What do you want to eat? My treat."
Seeing him smile, Tang Nannan felt a bit better.
"Can't I treat you?"
"Wait until the day I leave. I won't agree if you don't treat me then."
Her smile froze on her face, and Tang Nannan's mood plummeted again.
"How much longer will you be staying here?"
"Eight days at most. It would be best if the work can be finished before eight days."