Chapter 1317: Stopped Halfway

The group returned to the city, but Liu Chuxue and Fu Yan Cheng did not follow them back to the Xiao family.

Chunxiao, seeing they were heading back to the barracks, couldn't forget to say to Fu Yan Cheng, "Brother-in-law Fu, remember to help me borrow a military uniform."

Fearing Fu Yan Cheng might be displeased, she quickly declared, "Well, I definitely won't cause trouble for my eldest sister; I'll have them take it home and fix it themselves. The clothes will definitely be returned to you in perfect condition."

Fu Yan Cheng said nothing, merely giving her a slight nod in response.

It wasn't that he didn't want to engage; he truly felt this younger sister-in-law was far too foolish.

She had her second sister, such a powerful figure, right there to cling to, yet she kept coming up with one scheme after another. Moreover, how could she guarantee borrowed clothes would definitely be returned in perfect condition? He simply didn't want to argue with her, though of course, he wasn't hoping for her to fail either.

The two had just stepped off the bus, preparing to transfer back to the barracks, when someone stopped them: "Liu Chuxue."

Liu Chuxue turned toward the voice and saw it was Chen Nianxiang from the factory office: "Director Chen, what are you doing here?"

Director Chen, looking excited, said, "I was specifically waiting for you here."

Liu Chuxue looked puzzled and pointed at herself: "Waiting for me?"

Director Chen looked embarrassed, after all, what Factory Director Yang had done previously was so disgusting: "Well, Liu Chuxue, here's the situation..."

He quickly explained the difficulties the factory was currently facing: "Liu Chuxue, the newly arrived Factory Director Zheng originally intended for Deputy Factory Director Gu to handle this matter. We went to your home this morning, and after inquiring, learned you had joined the army. Later, we called there to find you, but were told you had returned to the city. We then hurried to find your in-laws and only then learned you were returning to Changping today."

But now the factory cannot wait. Deputy Factory Director Gu has another meeting this afternoon, so I had to wait here."

As he spoke, he coughed nervously: "I know approaching you now is indeed improper, but there is simply no other way at the moment."

Thinking of her cousin, cousin-sister, and brother-in-law still working at the rolling mill, if she truly did nothing and they got implicated, that would be bad. Besides, the previous incident was due to Factory Director Yang's inhuman behavior; it had nothing to do with the other factory staff. Furthermore, if she truly refused to help, they might escalate the matter to the army, which would not be good for Fu Yan Cheng either.

But asking her to help unconditionally was impossible: "Director, I am no longer an employee of the factory, and you know the situation at that time better than anyone. I can help, but it depends on whether your sincerity is sufficient."

Hearing this, Director Chen breathed a sigh of relief; as long as she didn't refuse outright, he could still report back.

Fearing Liu Chuxue might change her mind, he thought briefly: "Liu Chuxue, state whatever ideas you have; I will do my utmost to facilitate them."

Liu Chuxue chuckled lightly: "Asking me to propose terms feels insincere, don't you think?"

At this, Director Chen's smile froze on his face: "Yes, yes, yes. Look at my brain. How about we find a place to sit and talk? I can also report to the leaders to see what their stance is."

Liu Chuxue glanced at the watch on her wrist: "Director Chen, we were originally trying to catch the bus back to the barracks. If we fail to reach an agreement and delay our departure, that would be..."

Director Chen quickly gave his word: "Here's the deal: regardless of the outcome, I will have a factory vehicle send you back. Is that acceptable?"

With things said to this extent, playing hard to get would only make her seem petty: "Very well. Considering the care Director Chen showed me when I first joined the factory, this favor I must certainly grant."