Chapter 512: Sure Enough, Being Handsome Means Being Popular

Five tons of iron ore is far insufficient for the scale of One Steel Plant.

Zheng Changzhang was prepared to, like Lao Fang, stall a while; even if he couldn't obtain thirty tons, he must get at least twenty tons.

The main reason is that today Lin Section Chief miraculously treated him very well, so he felt that today this matter could almost be accomplished.

Looking at the Approval Form for thirty tons in front of her, Lin Qingyan hesitated a bit; she had already approved as much as possible.

"Zheng Changzhang, I can only pull out twenty tons right now; I've already allocated a portion to other factories. There are still a few in line behind you, so we should leave some for them, at least a bit."

Zheng Changzhang recognized this as an excuse; he had heard about it before. Though Lin Qingyan is a junior Section Chief, she wields considerable authority.

In other words, if Lin Section Chief wants to approve thirty tons for him, even those already reserved for others can be reallocated.

"Lin Section Chief, it's not that I intend to linger; the factory's production task can't be completed, which would be my negligence as factory director. Please, in any case, think of a solution."

"If thirty tons is truly difficult, allocating twenty tons to me would be fine; I can then report back to the workers."

Hearing Zheng Changzhang's insistence, if this were in the past, Lin Qingyan would have already set a stern face and firmly sent him away without conceding.

But today… she wanted to keep Zheng Changzhang a little longer.

She gestured toward the doorway, smiling: "Zheng Changzhang, the Comrade who came with you just now, why didn't he come in?"

Zheng Changzhang was momentarily stunned; they were clearly discussing work, so why the sudden change of subject?

"Oh, you mean the Comrade Lu Cheng just now? He… he isn't an employee of our factory; he's a friend of mine, accompanying me today…"

Zheng Changzhang thought Lin Section Chief was in a good mood today, so he asked an extra question.

But his mind was now in disarray; Lu Cheng had promised to help, yet he backed out at the last moment.

Little did he know, Lin Qingyan's mind was equally chaotic.

She hadn't expected to meet Lu Cheng again; in that glance, she felt surprise, delight, and even a hint of panic.

"Zheng Changzhang, why don't you let him in first? I need to carefully calculate the iron ore matter; it may take a bit longer."

Zheng Changzhang's eyes widened; this was hopeful. Previously, it was always a single sentence: "We don't have that much iron ore, go back; waiting here is useless."

"Alright, take your time calculating, allocate as much as you can. I have plenty of time; waiting a day is fine."

Zheng Changzhang again reached into his bag, took out a blank sheet, and handed it over.

However, Lin Qingyan didn't take it; she just kept looking at him.

It made Zheng Changzhang feel a little creeped out—what does that mean?

"You're supposed to calculate, so calculate!"

"It might take a bit longer…"

When Lin Qingyan repeated that sentence, Zheng Changzhang began to mutter.

"If it takes longer, so be it… He came today specifically for this; as long as it can be done, even a long wait is acceptable…"

"Hiss, that's not right!"

He had already dealt with Lin Section Chief several times; she always spoke concisely, never with extra words, let alone repeat herself.

So this sudden repetition must have a purpose.

So… is he being hinted at? Hinted at what?

When he noticed Lin Qingyan's gaze, which seemed unintentionally directed outside, Zheng Changzhang also looked that way.

Lu Jingzhang? The wait is long; let him in first?

This is the key point, right?

Realizing this, Zheng Changzhang instantly understood.

So he's taken a liking to Lu Jingzhang?

It seems this Lin Section Chief isn't married; she's so beautiful and works in a government office, so her standards must be high.

Oh my, Lu Jingzhang is really charismatic!

Previously, Lu Cheng said on the train that from seventy‑eighty‑year‑old women to eighteen‑year‑old girls, there's nothing he can't take.

He just thought it was bragging.

But now it's clearly not bragging; just a glimpse has already captured Lin Section Chief's heart.

No wonder Lin Section Chief treated him so well today! The reason was right here.

As expected, being handsome makes one popular.

He got it, fully got it; Zheng Changzhang completely understood, stood up immediately, his face half‑smiling, half‑serious.

"Lin Section Chief, I understand, I understand. Don't worry; I'll go fetch Lu Jingzhang right away—don't be in a hurry…"

Zheng Changzhang was overjoyed; he hadn't expected an unexpected gain today.

If he can matchmake Lu Jingzhang and Lin Section Chief, he'd become a great matchmaker; future dealings with Lin Section Chief would be a green light.

In a hurry, he arrived at the pillar outside where Lu Cheng was squatting, smoking.

"Lu Jingzhang, why are you smoking alone here? Come, come, come, let's go inside for a cup of tea."

Lu Cheng looked up at Zheng Changzhang, then at the office: "I won't go in; you can continue your discussion. Sorry, Zheng Changzhang, I couldn't help you today."

Zheng Changzhang immediately stopped him: "No, you actually helped me. Let me tell you…"

Fearing that Lin Section Chief might overhear, Zheng Changzhang first glanced toward the office, then squatted down in front of Lu Cheng.

"Lu Jingzhang, I'm telling you, her unusually good attitude toward me today is because of you; it's never happened before."

"Because of me?"

Lu Cheng blurted out unconsciously, as if Lin Qingyan had revealed their relationship.

"Yes, she specifically invited you in for a meeting; I now suspect she might have taken a liking to you."

Lu Cheng inexplicably sighed in relief; it turned out nothing was said, just Zheng Changzhang's wild guess.

In fact, it's fine not to say; Lu Cheng can understand, and he doesn't want to tell Zheng Changzhang about their relationship.

The main point is he doesn't know whether Lin Qingyan is married now; if she is, there's no need to say, to avoid affecting her life.

If it's not settled, then there's even less need to say it. After all, divorce is easy to be gossiped about nowadays; he doesn't mind, and he doesn't care about getting married in this lifetime.

But there's no need to let Lin Qingyan be gossiped about by others.

Zheng Changzhang, I'll just not go in; you can talk to her.

Zheng Changzhang suddenly didn't understand: 'It's not Lu Jingzhang, your aura on the train—you need to take this and that! I'm telling you, Lu Jingzhang...'

This young lady is especially lively, and she actually has a good impression of you; if you can have more contact with her, marrying her in the future would be a big win.

Lu Cheng gave a wry smile; if Zheng Changzhang knew he had already married Lin Qingyan, he wouldn't know whether to be shocked enough to drop his jaw.

Come on, come on, Lu Jingzhang, you must say a couple of good words for me; now whether our factory's task can be completed entirely depends on you.

If you don't help me this time, then I estimate I'll have no hope of promotion in this factory for the rest of my life.

Hearing Zheng Changzhang's almost pleading words, Lu Cheng felt somewhat unwilling to refuse, after all, the last time he asked someone for help, they didn't hesitate at all.

Now they're in a difficult situation; if we don't help, there's no way to justify it.

Besides, Lin Qingyan obviously wants to see him, and he doesn't need to avoid her; they're not enemies, so just treat it as normal friends meeting.

Thinking this, Lu Cheng flicked away his cigarette butt: 'Alright, Zheng Changzhang, I'll go say a couple of words for you.'

Zheng Changzhang brightened up, watching Lu Cheng walk toward the office, and hurriedly followed.

"Lu Jingzhang, when you go in, you'd better say more pleasant things, striving to leave a good impression on them..."