Chapter 356

"What?" Wang Ju grabbed Lin Zhao's hand, her eyes brighter than the light above her head.

Lin Zhao met her eyes, where small flames were flickering, sharpening her knives.

Even the most timid person would get angry when encountering unfair things.

Such an A-Ju was a bit dazzling.

"Don't I have a camera..." Lin Zhao's eyes flashed, the corners of her mouth turned up, revealing a calculating smile, "I'll go snap photos of his ugly deeds. Once I have the evidence, are you afraid I won't be able to handle him?"

Wang Ju's eyes lit up, and her dejected face was dyed with a bright color, "This idea is good."

Thinking of something, she frowned again.

"I exposed their ugly deeds in public; they shouldn't meet again. If they don't meet, we won't be able to photograph their ugly behavior."

Lin Zhao's voice was soft, "How do you know we won't be able to photograph it if we don't try? How can people who cheat hold back?"

"Then... shall we try?" Wang Ju's eyes were expectant.

"Let's try." Lin Zhao pursed her moist lips and nodded at her.

A-Ju was her friend, her big brother's job was introduced by her, and she always saved a portion of good things for her; she was determined to handle A-Ju being bullied!

Even though he had a girlfriend, he dared to pretend to be an elite to deceive a good girl; he deserved a lesson.

As for how to deal with it after taking the photos, that was the Wang family's business; Lin Zhao wouldn't interfere.

"Zhaozhao, you are so good." Wang Ju's gentle gaze fell on Lin Zhao, "Since you came, I suddenly feel that there's nothing to be afraid of being pointed at and scolded by everyone."

"There was nothing to be afraid of in the first place; just solve the troublesome people." Lin Zhao said lightly, "You don't eat the neighbors' food; if anyone babbles, just talk back. If you don't dare to talk back, tell Uncle. Uncle is a factory director; there are plenty of ways to make them suffer."

She looked at Wang Ju seriously, "A-Ju, borrow the strength you should borrow; don't wrong yourself."

Wang Ju's nose felt sour.

For the past two days, her heart had been damp, and she couldn't lift her spirits for anything, constantly questioning herself—could it be that she really saw it wrong? Was her behavior of running away from the wedding too extreme...?

"Zhaozhao..."

Just as the soft murmur left her lips, Wang Ju covered her stomach and bent down slightly, her lips turning as white as paper in an instant.

"A-Ju?" Lin Zhao immediately realized something was wrong, slid off the sofa, and half-squatted to look at her complexion.

Wang Ju's expression was painful, "It hurts, my stomach hurts."

Lin Zhao hurriedly stood up and called Factory Director Wang, "Uncle Wang, A-Ju has a stomachache."

Factory Director Wang was always paying attention to the movements in the living room; hearing Lin Zhao's call, he immediately walked out, "It's because she's hungry; I'll go serve some porridge."

Lin Zhao took out the sesame candy she bought for the cubs at home and let Wang Ju eat it quickly to pad her stomach first.

Wang Ju didn't stand on ceremony; holding her stomach, she ate several pieces in a row.

The pain eased.

She thanked Lin Zhao, "I'm much better, thank you."

"Are you secretly fasting at home?" Lin Zhao stared at her.

Wang Ju looked away, her face guilty.

Muffled, "Not fasting, just no appetite."

"You have to eat even if you have no appetite; you know your stomach isn't good. If your stomach isn't good, you can't not eat on time." Lin Zhao said warmly.

Wang Ju looked up at her, catching the concern in Zhaozhao's eyes, and her heart stirred, "It won't happen again."

"Hmm."

For the next few days, Lin Zhao and Wang Ju had a new profession—house-door secret agents, the kind that specifically watched Wang Ju's fiancé.

As Wang Ju said, this person was exposed on the spot, his chest was shrouded in intense guilt, and he was very honest, going to work on time and not going anywhere.

It wasn't that there was no harvest; Lin Zhao discovered that someone else was watching that scumbag.

After checking again, it was Factory Director Wang.

Wang Ju was stunned and said in a tone that was almost unbelievable, "Zhaozhao, does this mean Dad believes I didn't see it wrong?"

Lin Zhao looked at her, "Yes, you are Uncle's daughter; of course he believes you. That person is the evidence."

"I thought... I thought Dad didn't believe me." Wang Ju felt a sore nose.

Lin Zhao saw her thoughts and sighed lightly.

Neither father nor daughter had mouths; no wonder the misunderstanding was so deep.

"Don't you and Uncle usually talk?"

Wang Ju said, "We do talk, but not much. My dad is busy with work, leaves early, and only comes back at night; slowly, there wasn't much to talk about."

Lin Zhao had nothing to say.

This wasn't just A-Ju's problem; Factory Director Wang also had a big problem. For example, he sent people to watch that scumbag but didn't tell A-Ju a word, making A-Ju think he didn't trust her...

It was clearly a matter of a few words; why was it so difficult?

"A-Ju, go back and talk to Uncle; just talk about today's matter and see how to handle it. If you need to borrow the camera, just say so."

Wang Ju was silent for a moment and nodded.

"You were also watching him?" Factory Director Wang was very surprised to hear that his daughter and her friend were also watching his former son-in-law.

Wang Ju was embarrassed for a few seconds, said "hmm," and said seriously, "I asked Zhaozhao to take me to find evidence."

"This friend you made is a good one." Factory Director Wang said.

A smile appeared on Wang Ju's face, her eyes became vivid, and her tone was proud, "Zhaozhao is especially good; she is my best friend, different from ordinary friends."

Factory Director Wang hadn't seen his daughter smile like this for a long time; his deep eyes brimmed with a light smile, and he looked at her gently.

"If you think she's good, then get along well."

It was rare for A-Ju to make a good friend she was satisfied with, and he was very happy for his daughter.

"Hmm." Wang Ju replied. This was the first time she had come to Factory Director Wang's office after starting work. Seeing the cushion on the wooden chair, her eyes softened; that was something she made with her own hands when she was fourteen, a gift to protect her dad's waist.

Because he had a daughter, Factory Director Wang always kept candy in his office. He opened the cabinet, took out a plate of candy, invited A-Ju to eat, and said while doing so, "A-Ju, don't interfere in that matter with your friend. I'll find someone to investigate. You two little girls are too dangerous if you show your feet."

Wang Ju obediently agreed, her voice very soft, "Zhaozhao said if she needs the camera, tell her; she'll lend it to me."

In this day and age, except for newspaper reporters, people with cameras were as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns. Factory Director Wang didn't expect Lin Zhao to be willing to lend even a precious camera.

"It's better to have a camera. Borrow it; I'll pay the rental fee, and after it's over, I'll give her a few more sets of batteries and film."

"Okay, I'll borrow it tomorrow." Wang Ju said.

Factory Director Wang asked, "Does your stomach still hurt?"

Thinking of how she starved herself to the point of a stomachache, Wang Ju felt very uncomfortable and hurriedly said, "It's been better for a long time!"

Factory Director Wang knew his daughter had thin skin, so he didn't mention it again and changed the subject, "Is there anyone still chewing their tongue in your ear?"

After hearing those unpleasant words, he organized a discipline study, and several people went on stage to make self-criticisms. After that, the atmosphere in the family building improved a lot.

"... No more." Wang Ju said. She didn't have many friends in the family building and didn't gather with others, so even if people gossiped, she didn't know.

Not knowing = none.

"It's good that there isn't." Factory Director Wang couldn't help but remind her, "If there's anything unpleasant, tell me. You are my only child; you are more important than work."

Wang Ju froze in place.

Ever since she was fifteen, when she overheard her grandma say to let her stay in the old home, marry her off in two years, and let her dad remarry and have another boy to carry on the family line... her heart was shrouded in panic, and she locked herself in a cage, not daring to go out, and refused to confide in her dad again, fearing being let down.

"Dad..." Wang Ju's lips trembled, and her eyes were covered with mist.

"Are you crying?" Factory Director Wang handed her a piece of paper, "How old are you, why are your eyes teary?"

Wang Ju took the paper, pressed it to the corners of her eyes, lowered her head, and said, "Dad, I don't want to get married; I want to find a son-in-law who will live with us."

Factory Director Wang was stunned, "Why do you suddenly have the idea of finding a son-in-law to live with us?"

Wang Ju said, "It's not sudden; I've had it for a long time. Before, I was afraid Dad would dislike me, so..."

"Nonsense!" Factory Director Wang's face sank, looking unusually serious, "How could I dislike you? You are the only child of your mother and me. I promised your mother that I would raise you and see you marry into a good family. I wish you could always be under my nose; how could I dislike you?!"

He and his wife were college classmates, from campus to marriage; they were comrades and soulmates. His wife left, taking half his heart with her.

The remaining half was on their crystallization.

"That was me thinking too much..." Wang Ju whispered.

"You were thinking too much, and it was also me being busy with work and not noticing your little head thinking about this and that." Factory Director Wang's expression was helpless and indulgent.

"You want to recruit a son-in-law to live with us; I think it's fine, as long as you are happy."

As soon as the words fell, he continued, "The candidate must be approved by me and decided after multi-party verification."

If another one like the one who called off the wedding came, he would be angry to the point of sudden death.

"Okay." Thinking that she didn't have to marry into another family, the smile on Wang Ju's face was extremely bright.

The next day, Lin Zhao learned of this.

"Recruiting a son-in-law is a good idea; no parents-in-law, no conflicts between sisters-in-law, sleep as late as you want in your own home, eat whatever you want... it's much more comfortable than getting married, provided you find someone with good character."

"A-Ju, look slowly."

She didn't really trust the judgment of the Wang father and daughter.

Factory Director Wang: "..."

"Hmm, I'm not in a hurry." Wang Ju said. She leaned her head toward Lin Zhao, her smile sincere, "Zhaozhao, you said it; I have high education, a good job, and look delicate; my starting point is high, so I'm qualified to pick and choose."

Because of Lin Zhao's occasional praise, Wang Ju's confidence gradually accumulated, and she would no longer belittle herself.

"And Uncle Wang, your dad is an amazing factory director, and you are your dad's only daughter; the gold content is too high. A factory director's daughter, no matter how you pick and choose, it's not excessive." Lin Zhao's clear and moist eyes were full of encouragement.

Wang Ju puffed out her chest and raised her head, pretending to be proud, "That's right, in the whole county, I haven't seen any female comrade with conditions as outstanding as mine."

After speaking, she couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"That's the right way to think; you are worthy of anyone." Lin Zhao continued to coax.

Which factory director's daughter was so low-key, humble, and shy? It could only be A-Ju.

Every time Wang Ju talked to Lin Zhao, her mood was unbelievably good; she couldn't remember any unhappy things, only relaxation remained.

Remembering the business, she said, "Zhaozhao, I told my dad about that matter and need to borrow your camera. My dad said he would pay the rental fee, and after using it, he would provide a few more sets of batteries and film."

Lin Zhao knew the Wang family didn't lack this bit, so she didn't stand on ceremony and just said, "Okay, it just so happens I don't need to buy it."

"Zhaozhao, I'll go to your house to pay a New Year's call." Wang Ju held Lin Zhao's arm and shook it gently.

She looked at Lin Zhao with her dark, bright eyes and whispered, "I wanted to go last year, but I was afraid you didn't treat me as a friend and that going directly to your door would be too abrupt, so I didn't go."

Lin Zhao still remembered A-Ju giving her a pair of gloves as a New Year's gift last year; of course, she also gave a return gift.

"... Then you really thought too much." Lin Zhao squinted at her, "I'm very bored at home; if you come to my door, I'll only be happy; how could I think it's abrupt."

Wang Ju gave a "hehe" smile, "I'll definitely come this year; I haven't been to your house yet."

"Why haven't you been? The house in the county is also my house." Lin Zhao said.

The matter of investigating Wang Ju's former fiancé was left to Factory Director Wang; Lin Zhao didn't manage it anymore, and only learned of the progress from Wang Ju's mouth half a month later.

That scumbag former fiancé was indeed cautious and behaved himself for a long time, thinking that a month had passed and the Wang family hadn't made any moves, so he must have admitted defeat, so he went to find his lover.

What he didn't know was that Factory Director Wang's people had been following him; once he made a move, wouldn't he be caught red-handed?

The photos were developed, and Factory Director Wang saw two grown men hugging and kissing; he felt physically uncomfortable, and his stomach churned.

His A-Ju had been wronged.

She must have been disgusted when she saw it at the time!

Knowing that the family was still trying to arrange a marriage for that "rabbit," Factory Director Wang's eyes turned cold; wasn't this marriage fraud? He couldn't stand it, so he reported that family.

The matter spread quickly.

People in the motor factory family building immediately knew; was that young man who got engaged to Wang Ju really involved with a man?

A group of people's jaws almost dropped, and a thick fire of gossip ignited in their hearts; in a short period of time, the dirty water that the "rabbit's" family splashed on Wang Ju was all splashed back onto themselves.

This matter was rare, and several large factories around were spreading it; their family's reputation was completely ruined.

"Refreshing!" Lin Zhao said with special force, "It's good that it's exposed; once it's exposed, he won't be able to harm other girls again."

Wang Ju nodded, "Hmm. Originally my dad was wondering whether to make a big deal out of it, but knowing that the family still wanted to deceive other female comrades, my dad said that the family's roots were rotten, so... it became the current situation."

She frowned tightly, "I didn't expect that family to have such a true face; I had been to that family before, and they were clearly all very good people; how could it seem like... they rotted all at once."

Lin Zhao said, "You can know a person's face but not their heart; maybe they are good at acting."

"A family of actors; it's fortunate you didn't marry into it, otherwise you would have been eaten alive."

Wang Ju felt lingering fear, "Yes, I almost walked into the tiger's mouth."

Wang Ju's matter came to an end, and Uncle Song returned from the provincial capital.

After learning the news, Lin Zhao went to his door immediately; she didn't forget to bring Yuan Xiang when she went.

Yuan Xiang married into the county, so she should have a good relationship with the Song family.

Uncle Song recovered very well, and his arm could move in a small range; not only that, he also felt a trace of abnormality.

His hand hadn't completely healed, and he couldn't put his finger on this abnormality, so he didn't tell anyone for the time being, just silently researching it himself.

"Knock, knock, knock!!!"

The door was knocked from the outside.

A familiar, clear voice came in.

"Uncle, Uncle, it's Zhaozhao; Xiangxiang and I have come to see you. Hurry and open the door; the things are very heavy." Lin Zhao stood on tiptoe to look into the room, calling out loudly.

Aunt Song put down the clothes she was tidying and hurriedly walked over to open the door.

"Zhaozhao and Xiangxiang are here; you two are well-informed. Hurry and come in; your uncle and I brought you things."