Chapter 1273: Have You Thought About the Consequences?

Ding Runping wore an expression of deep unwillingness: "This job was given to me by Cui Pingping; I didn't go begging her for it. Besides, if her parents really come looking, with that agreement in hand, even if they're unhappy, they can't do anything to me."

Sun Gangzhu said with a serious expression: "What if they cause a scene all the way over here? Have you thought about the consequences?"

Remembering Fu Yan Cheng's warning: "If this matter ever gets out, even with a thousand mouths you couldn't explain it away. Moreover, your original motive wasn't pure; you were simply gambling."

Ding Runping exhaled heavily: "You said I'm gambling. Cui Pingping's parents haven't been back to Jing City in years; it won't be that coincidental. For now, as long as we send Runlan away, I believe a big man like Company Commander Fu won't be so gossipy."

Seeing his wife unwilling to let go, and since he himself had ulterior motives, Sun Gangzhu said: "Since you disagree, then for now we can only do as you say."

Ding Runping glanced toward the main house: "I'll go call my parents; that way we won't have to offend Runlan."

Sun Gangzhu felt his wife had considered everything thoroughly. After all, fortunes shift; thirty years on the east bank of the river, thirty years on the west. If this cousin of hers prospers in the future, there would be no rift over this matter.

Ding Runping returned not long after she went out, acting as if nothing had happened, and urged everyone to eat.

Before the meal was finished, someone outside shouted: "Sister-in-law Sun, there's a phone call for you."

Ding Runping and Sun Gangzhu exchanged a glance. Ding Runlan stood up: "Who's calling at this hour? You all eat first; I'll go check."

Not long after, she came running back in a panic: "Runlan, Runhong, a colleague from Mom's workplace just called. She took a fall and sprained her ankle. I have to go to work this afternoon and can't leave. You two hurry up and pack to go back and check on the situation."

Ding Runlan didn't want to go back: "Second Sister, why don't you let Runhong go back first to check the situation? If she can't manage caring for her alone, I'll come back then."

At this, without Ding Runping needing to speak, Ding Runhong, who exploded at the slightest provocation, immediately spoke up: "Ding Runlan, although you aren't my mother's biological daughter, you were raised by my parents. How dare you say such a thing? Should I call people over to judge this?"

Ding Runping also looked displeased at this point: "Runlan, I've only just started working not long ago; it's really difficult for me to take leave. Runhong definitely can't manage caring for her alone. Dad and Runjun are men, so it's inconvenient for them. If it weren't for my inability to take leave, I wouldn't have to trouble you."

With things said to this extent, if Ding Runlan still refused, there would be no way to continue the conversation. She had no choice but to quickly change her strategy: "Second Sister, look at what you're saying. What trouble is there? Uncle and Aunt raised me; no matter what, I must repay this kindness. I'll go back with Little Sister right now."

After seeing them off, the couple finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Sun Gangzhu looked at his wife: "What did you tell Mom? Make sure you don't get caught out."

Ding Runping saw it was getting late: "Don't worry. Mom knows what to do. I won't talk to you anymore; I have to go to work."

Sun Gangzhu no longer felt like resting, so he also went out and walked toward the Transport Company.

By sheer coincidence, right at the intersection, they met Fu Yan Cheng coming over with Shen Kaiyuan. Though unwilling to have any further contact, they couldn't just walk away: "Greetings, Company Commander Fu. Greetings, Deputy Company Commander Shen."

The two nodded at him, which counted as a greeting.

Seeing they were about to leave, he quickly spoke up: "Company Commander Fu, the matter you mentioned has been handled. Rest assured."

Having said that, without waiting for Fu Yan Cheng to say anything else, he nodded at them again and hurriedly left.

Shen Kaiyuan looked at the person who had hurriedly left, then turned to Fu Yan Cheng and teased: "What's wrong with him? He looks like he's done something wrong."