Chapter 1421: Good Heavens, What Did They Just Hear?

Fu Yan Cheng, hearing his wife say this, finally breathed a sigh of relief: "What's wrong with brother-in-law?"

Liu Chuxue relayed what Xia Qiu had said again: "I just spoke with Director Zheng on the phone; the factory has been decisive and already reached a resolution."

She then repeated Director Zheng's words: "Although brother-in-law suffered greatly this time, he has turned misfortune into blessing."

"By the way, I called to tell you I plan to go to the city in a while to check on things; since I'm already going, I might as well help inquire about candidates for a master."

Hearing his wife would go to the city, Fu Yan Cheng said: "Wife, I'm not comfortable with you going in your current condition. How about we postpone by a day? Tomorrow I'm off, and I can accompany you."

"I'll also meet those few people, and help brother-in-law hold the ground, so those folks won't be resentful and come looking for trouble with him later."

She considered briefly and agreed: "Alright, I'll listen to you. We'll go together tomorrow. I'll call my cousin in a bit and have her pass along the message."

Seeing his wife take his advice, Fu Yan Cheng actually said: "Wife, so well-behaved."

Not only did the operator hear that remark, but several subordinates who had come to discuss matters with him heard it too.

Although the operator was bound by confidentiality regulations, it didn't stop her from muttering to herself: Who would have thought the stern Deputy Regiment Commander Fu would be so gentle with his wife? His wife is truly blessed.

The several subordinates who heard him all widened their eyes: Good heavens, what did we just hear? Will the Deputy Regiment Commander drag us into extra training?

Now that Fu Yan Cheng is Deputy Regiment Commander and Shen Kaiyuan has become his direct subordinate, Shen Kaiyuan was also standing at the door. Seeing him hang up the phone, he pinched his nose and mimicked: "Wife, so well-behaved."

After imitating him, he laughed: "Deputy Regiment Commander, it really takes Sister-in-law to turn our usually cold and iron-blooded tough guy into someone soft as silk."

Fu Yan Cheng wasn't afraid of their teasing: "That's my wife, of course I must dote on her. Enough, stop talking nonsense."

Shen Kaiyuan pulled up a chair and sat down: "We came to discuss the competition with you..."

After that, they kept talking about official business.

When it ended, Shen Kaiyuan thought of something, coughed lightly, and said: "Deputy Company Commander Sun's wife returned from the farm today. Her expression seemed strange. When you get back, remind Sister-in-law to stay away from her."

Hearing this, Fu Yan Cheng asked: "Didn't I order her to do farm labor for three months? How did she return so soon?"

Shen Kaiyuan shook his head: "I'm not clear on that either. I just saw her from afar entering the family compound while I was out on business earlier."

Fu Yan Cheng immediately made a call. After the transfer connected: "Hello, this is Fu Yan Cheng. I'd like to speak with your Geng Jiancheng."

A voice came from the other end: "One moment."

Then footsteps were heard moving away: "Director, you have a call."

After that, the sound of a door opening was heard, someone approached, and picked up the phone: "This is Geng Jiancheng. Who is calling?"

"Director Geng, it's me, Fu Yan Cheng."

"Oh, Deputy Regiment Commander Fu, what brings your call?"

"Didn't the unit send a family member to participate in labor education a few days ago? Why has that person returned?"

"Ah, it's that matter. That woman is pregnant. We contacted the female comrade from the Political Department who brought her over early on, obtained the unit's approval, and thus allowed her to leave."

After exchanging a few polite words, Fu Yan Cheng hung up the phone.

The several people in the office also heard this remark. Someone spoke up: "This child really came at just the right time. She's truly gotten off easy."