Chapter 68: Stirring Up

He Yuzhu returned to the supply group, only then figuring out something; Xu Damao still had a loophole not patched over there, what about Lou Xiaoe's share?

Although I don't know what the current regulations are, and the Lou family is wealthy, they might not even want this shabby house, but He Yuzhu feels we should still give it a push.

Maybe it will have some effect.

After getting off work and returning to the Supply and Marketing Cooperative, he still hadn't figured out how to broach the topic with Lou Xiaoe. After finding out the details, Character also furrowed her brow and tried to think of a solution.

"What are you two up to, looking all worried and glum?" Lou Xiaoe in a Western dress suddenly came in, "You don't look like you're doing business like that."

This isn't a case of sleepiness bringing a pillow; He Yuzhu was still thinking about how to go to the Lou family to find her, but she ended up coming herself.

Actually, Lou Xiaoe has come over several times these past few days; she's very interested in Character and wants to learn a few moves from her properly, which might come in handy later.

"You're pretty well-informed, guess what it's for."

She actually knows a bit about the factory meeting matters; regarding Xu Damao's behavior, she didn't think much of it. This is Xu Damao's usual style—trying every way to curry favor with superiors.

"Is this about Xu Damao? What does it have to do with you two?"

"One Deputy Factory Director Li is already troublesome enough; adding Xu Damao, I'm afraid I can't cope." He Yuzhu spoke frankly.

Lou Xiaoe said she couldn't do anything either; now the Lou family's influence at the Steel Rolling Mill has waned, they hardly have any decision-making power, let alone in personnel matters. nonsense

"You're not planning to fight for that house, are you?" He Yuzhu asked, "You probably don't even like it anyway."

This house was left by the Xu Damao family; Lou Xiaoe thinks there's no chance, and besides the Lou family is leaving, so fixing up a house like this would be useless.

He Yuzhu thought it over; just the house matter surely wouldn't work, he needed to bring up something else.

"You know Xu Damao better than I do; do you think he'll step on others to climb up after coming from the Street Cleaning Squad?" He Yuzhu asked solemnly, "I have a full set of skills; he might not be able to move, so who do you think he could still step on?"

Lou Xiaoe pondered, what He Yuzhu said was indeed the truth; according to speculation, she knew he would definitely move against the Lou family, and definitely with lethal intent.

The Lou family definitely has some stains; if caught, they'd surely get nothing good.

"This matter indeed has some problems; I'll go home to discuss it."

Lou Xiaoe hurried back.

"Do you think the Lou family will help?" Character asked, a little worried.

This isn't just helping himself; it's also a measure for the Lou family's self-rescue. If he gives up, he might regret it for life.

Lou Father's eyesight is still fine; he keenly noticed this is a loophole, and on one hand he actively thinks of ways to eliminate the stains.

On the other hand, they also sent Lou Xiaoe over to ask He Yuzhu what he could do.

At that time, the outside sky was already full of stars; He Yuzhu looked at the street and told Lou Xiaoe, we should still start from the house. Deputy Factory Director Li won't be able to get the house, and probably won't help Xu Damao either.

"But I don't have any reason; this house belongs to Xu Damao."

As for the reason, He Yuzhu had already figured it out; he said he would move the dowry away, temporarily unable to hand over the house—basically just a delay, until he annoys Deputy Factory Director Li.

Lou Xiaoe nodded, and for this matter she plans to first stay at the deaf old lady's place.

Deputy Factory Director Li was also anxious to death; this morning he had just arrived at the Steel Rolling Mill and ordered his subordinates to measure the house, he wants to find someone to make furniture, striving to move in within a month.

For the leader's face, the Materials Section Chief personally took charge with his subordinates Old Ma and Old Hou; the leader demanded one month, they plan to finish in half a month.

At this time, the Courtyard House hardly had anyone; those who should go to work went to work, those who should buy groceries bought groceries.

"This courtyard is indeed not bad; it looks better than where I live." Old Ma sighed, "Before, one family lived here; what's the point of building so many houses?"

"It's all feudal old society; probably just for showing off."

The three had just opened Xu Damao's front door when they saw a figure come out from a neighbor's house, asking what they were doing.

"This house will be ours, Deputy Factory Director Li's from now on; we came over to measure the dimensions." Old Ma replied, thinking they were just ordinary neighbors.

"Xu Damao giving the house to you is none of my business, but there's quite a bit of my dowry inside now; you have to wait until I move my stuff out before measuring, otherwise with many hands things will get messy and my belongings could be damaged."

The Materials Section Chief was completely bewildered; he told Lou Xiaoe he was from the Steel Rolling Mill, and if anything got broken he'd just compensate her.

Lou Xiaoe looked at him and gave a contemptuous smile.

Old Ma suddenly realized, Xu Damao's ex-wife isn't that Lou Xiaoe, is she? The Lou family's dowry must be considerable, and besides this is a family matter, they shouldn't interfere.

Maybe Lou Xiaoe wants to use this trick to reconcile with Xu Damao.

But the Materials Section Chief doesn't think so; this is a task assigned by Deputy Factory Director Li, and if they fail to complete it, they'll surely be criticized when they return to the Steel Rolling Mill.

After the cake incident last time, he already lost points in the leader's eyes; if they don't finish this either, this Materials Section Chief might be done for.

Then maybe his own family won't get to eat meat, egg, and dumplings.

"Are you Lou Xiaoe? We're just workers, don't make things hard for us." The Materials Section Chief said, "Deputy Factory Director Li sent us here; if not, go find him."

"Right, if you have something to do, go find Deputy Factory Director Li."

Lou Xiaoe chuckled inside; she had thought of this excuse already, but it was just to use Deputy Factory Director Li to pressure herself, feeling the Lou family now doesn't dare to face him.

"As for the house, it's not that I won't let you measure, nor that I won't let Deputy Factory Director Li come stay; when my dowry is moved out, then you can come over." Lou Xiaoe smiled, "This isn't a request, it's a notice."

Lou Xiaoe in a Western dress had a different aura.

The Materials Section Chief glanced at Lou Xiaoe, feeling actually a bit stage‑frightened; Deputy Factory Director Li naturally isn't afraid of the Lou family, but he himself is, and having long worked in the office, he knows Lou Xiaoe is just a pawn in front.

She definitely has others behind her.

"Old Hou has plenty of dirty tricks; hurry up and think of a way."

"I just follow the leader's orders; however the leader says to do it, we do it." Old Hou chuckled, "Old Ma, what do you have?"

"It's just some dowry; we can first move it out and find a place to put it." The sky looks like it's about to snow; if you mess up my things, how much money will you pay to compensate?" Lou Xiaoe snorted, "You guys use your brains."

"This sky eye looks like it's about to snow, it's ruined my stuff, how much money are you going to come up with to compensate?" Lou Xiaoe snorted, "You guys use your brains."