Chapter 1394: Truly Fallen into the Money Eye

Liu Chuxue raised no objection; after all, the price was fair, and she had never intended to ask for an exorbitant amount: "I knew Deputy Minister Zhao was an upright person. Very well, let it be as you say."

After speaking, Liu Chuxue coughed lightly; "Um, Deputy Minister Zhao, I have one small request."

Deputy Minister Zhao, somewhat anxious, raised his hand to signal her to speak.

Liu Chuxue felt a bit embarrassed this time: "I came out today without telling my husband. I originally planned to rush back before lunch, but if I go to the Rolling Mill, I likely won't make it back to the barracks on the noon bus. After I finish the matter, could the Rolling Mill send a car to give me a ride?"

Hearing it was this matter, Deputy Minister Zhao immediately made the decision: "No problem."

After Liu Chuxue left in a car from the First Machinery Ministry, Deputy Minister Zhao returned to his office and immediately called the Rolling Mill: "Look at the mess you've made. You had perfectly good employees, yet you insisted on causing trouble. Now it's good; we have to find someone to help and pay extra. Prepare fifty yuan and some coupons..."

What could Factory Director Zheng do? He could only listen as the leader scolded him: "Understood, understood. Indeed, we did not do our work well. We will certainly learn from this lesson and never make such low-level mistakes again."

After hanging up the phone, he couldn't help but grumble in his heart: "Who did I offend? Every time I have to take the blame for the mess left by my predecessor. It's truly unjust to the point of absurdity."

He called for his secretary and instructed: "Go to the finance department and withdraw fifty yuan, and prepare some coupons."

The secretary looked utterly confused: "How many coupons should I prepare?"

Factory Director Zheng thought for a moment: "Prepare a few extra meat coupons and sugar coupons, and also prepare a few industrial coupons. Just don't be too stingy. I heard Comrade Xiao Chuxue is pregnant; she should be able to use these coupons. We must leave a good impression, you know. Who knows, maybe we'll need to ask for her help again someday."

The secretary nodded: "Alright, I'll go prepare them right away."

The car from the First Machinery Ministry drove directly into the factory. After receiving the call, Factory Director Zheng waited for the person.

Liu Chuxue didn't expect to run into Duan Ruirui as soon as she got out of the car: "Ruirui."

"Chuxue, how did you get here?"

"I came to handle some matters. Where are you going?"

"Duan Ruirui hesitated: 'Um, I'm going out to meet someone.'"

Seeing her like this, Liu Chuxue asked: "Could it be my cousin has come to find you?"

A smile appeared between Duan Ruirui's eyebrows: "Yes. He just called and said he was on an external duty and happened to be passing by this way. He brought me a piece of cream cake."

After speaking, her face turned directly red with shame.

Liu Chuxue laughed: "It seems my cousin has finally opened his eyes. Alright, alright, you go quickly, so you don't keep him waiting too long."

As Duan Ruirui walked out, she said: "Come find me in a while; let's have lunch together at noon."

Liu Chuxue refused: "Not today. After I finish my business, I must return to the barracks. You go quickly."

The two parted ways. Liu Chuxue went straight upstairs, heading toward the factory office.

Director Chen and Deputy Factory Director Gu were already waiting there.

Director Chen, getting anxious, blurted out: "Oh my, Young Lady, you've finally arrived."

Liu Chuxue laughed: "I haven't delayed even a bit."

Deputy Factory Director Gu nodded to her and explained the matter: "That Miss Anna said that as long as you come to coordinate, Chuxue, it's truly troublesome for you."

Since she had a private friendship with the Gu family, she naturally spoke very casually: "Troublesome is hardly the word. After all, the factory is paying me a fee, so I'm not at a loss."

The group was walking toward the office while talking, but unexpectedly, as soon as Liu Chuxue finished speaking, someone said: "It's just a matter of making a phone call, and you still want compensation from the factory. You're truly fallen into the money eye."