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Jiang Tao placed the Recorder on the workbench and skillfully opened its casing in front of the young man. He pretended to measure with a Multimeter for a while, then took out a small soldering iron. He pinpointed the possibly cold-soldered IC pin, concentrating his Mental Power to guide a faint yet precise flow of energy for reinforcement soldering. At the same time, he casually "scanned" other components to ensure there were no additional issues.
Throughout the process, he worked at a steady pace, appearing professional without being overly quick, which might raise suspicion. After about half an hour, he reassembled the Recorder.
"Give it a try," he said as he inserted a test tape and pressed the play button.
Smooth and clear music filled the air once more!
The young man leaned in closely to listen, pressed several function buttons repeatedly to confirm everything was perfect, and nearly jumped up in excitement. "Oh my God! It’s really fixed! Master Jiang! You’re amazing! Incredible!"
He eagerly pulled out fifty yuan and handed it to Jiang Tao, repeatedly expressing his gratitude and asking for Jiang Tao's contact information, saying he would send any friends with broken items his way in the future.
After sending off this "God of Wealth," Jiang Tao looked at the crisp fifty yuan in his hand, feeling quite pleased. Not only had he mastered the repair techniques for a complex imported device that afternoon, but he also made a tidy profit of fifty yuan. More importantly, he had further established the reputation of "Jiang Ji" as a place that could repair "high-end goods."
In high spirits, he began tidying up, preparing to close shop early. After a long day—especially with the effort spent fixing those two Sony Recorders—his Mental Power had been greatly depleted, and he was indeed tired.
"Today’s harvest is good; I should treat myself. And… I also need to thank Lin Wei properly," Jiang Tao thought to himself. Last time during the Tax Controversy, if it hadn’t been for Lin Wei’s timely intervention, the consequences would have been dire. He had kept this favor in mind. Previously, he had been short on cash and their relationship hadn’t reached that level yet, making it difficult to express his gratitude. Now that he had some savings and felt their relationship was on the verge of breaking through that barrier, it was time to be more proactive.
He locked up the shop and specifically went to a nearby grocery store where he bought half a pound of the rare Caozi Cake and a bottle of Orange Soda with his ticket before heading straight towards the Management Office.
Upon arriving at the Management Office, he saw Lin Wei preparing to leave work. "Comrade Lin, you’re still here?"
Lin Wei looked surprised to see Jiang Tao. "Oh, it’s you? What’s up?"
"Nothing much," Jiang Tao replied with a smile as he handed her the items. "I had some good luck today and took on a big job, made some money. I thought about how you helped me out last time; I’ve been wanting to thank you properly, so I brought you something to try."
Lin Wei glanced at the Caozi Cake and soda in Jiang Tao's hands, her face flushing slightly as she felt shy. "You… you’re too kind; I just did what I was supposed to do." Despite her words, she accepted them with a warm feeling inside.
"Of course," Jiang Tao seized the moment. "By the way, I noticed you’re not in uniform today; are you free after work? Let me treat you to dinner? I heard there’s a new restaurant nearby that’s supposed to be good." He nervously extended the invitation; this was his first genuine attempt at asking a girl out.
Lin Wei paused for a moment, looking into Jiang Tao's sincere and somewhat expectant eyes. Her heart raced a little faster. After hesitating briefly, she nodded gently. "…Alright."
Jiang Tao was overjoyed. "Great! Then… shall we go?"
The two walked side by side out of the Management Office towards the new restaurant. The setting sun cast long shadows behind them.
The restaurant was small but clean and tidy. Jiang Tao ordered two decent stir-fried dishes along with a bottle of beer. As they ate and chatted, the atmosphere was much more relaxed than when they were at the Management Office or at his stall. They shared amusing stories from the market, childhood experiences, and their views on the future. Jiang Tao discovered that although Lin Wei seemed serious most of the time, she had a delicate inner world and aspirations for a beautiful life. Lin Wei also realized that not only was Jiang Tao skilled technically but also quick-witted and articulate; he had unique insights on various matters that set him apart from ordinary Individual Business Owners.
After several rounds of drinks and dishes enjoyed together, Jiang Tao took the initiative to offer to walk Lin Wei home afterward. They strolled slowly down the street as lights began to twinkle on around them, with a gentle evening breeze bringing a hint of coolness.
Stopping under a streetlight, Jiang Tao gathered his courage as he looked at Lin Wei's soft profile illuminated by its glow and awkwardly spoke up: "Lin Wei… actually… inviting you to dinner today isn’t just about thanking you. During this time… getting to know you better has made me feel… you’re really great—honest, kind… and quite attractive too."
Lin Wei's face flushed bright red as her heart raced; she lowered her head shyly.
Taking a deep breath, Jiang Tao continued: "I know right now I’m just an Individual Business Owner fixing broken things; I might not seem worthy of you. But… I genuinely think you’re wonderful. I want… I want us to date with marriage in mind. I’m not sure… would you be willing to give me a chance?"
He finished speaking, nervously watching Lin Wei, his palms slightly sweating.
Lin Wei was silent for a moment; under the streetlight, her eyelashes trembled gently. Then she lifted her head to meet Jiang Tao's gaze. Her eyes held shyness and hesitation, but more than that, there was a sense of determination and courage.
She softly replied with a faint "mm," her voice as delicate as a whisper, yet to Jiang Tao, it sounded like heavenly music.
"I... I am willing to give it a try."
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