Chapter 71: At worst, I'll just marry him

Don't be stubborn.

I know what kind of person you are.

I also know what kind of person he is.

Wang Zhen said: "Why not come back home? I'll take care of you."

Forget it!

You'd better stay home and take good care of your sister-in-law and nephew.

Wang Yingna said: "Besides, you know what I'm out here for; if you could help, I wouldn't still be tormented by this to this day."

Upon hearing these words,

Wang Zhen's eyes also sank.

Even though he has already made Zhao Pangzi pay the price.

But Wang Yingna being schemed against by Zhao Pangzi, leading to her drug addiction, remains his heartache.

And he has always felt that it's because he failed to protect Wang Yingna well that led to her drug addiction.

After a while.

Wang Zhen then said: "Otherwise, let him also come to our home; that way we can better supervise you to quit drugs."

He won't go.

Besides, this is fine as is.

No fear of an outbreak going unnoticed; there's food to eat, drink to drink.

Wang Yingna took a sip of water herself, then continued: "When there's nothing to do, just read some comics to pass the time."

But he is, after all, a man.

Wang Zhen said with worried eyes: "If this continues, how will you ever get married?"

What's there to fear?

Wang Yingna, not knowing what she had recalled, unconsciously curled the corners of her mouth slightly, then said: "At worst, I'll just marry him."

Eh eh eh!

This kind of thing cannot be joked about 1

Wang Zhen exclaimed in shock: "You little girl, don't you dare scare your brother!"

I'm not joking.

I'm being serious with you.

Wang Yingna raised her head to meet Wang Zhen's gaze and said: "Besides, didn't you also say you think highly of this person?"

I think highly of him.

That's because I think he's smart.

Wang Zhen said: "If I could have him work for me, I could save a lot of worry."

Then that's settled.

Wang Yingna said matter-of-factly: "If I marry him, he'll surely work for you, my big brother-in-law, so you won't have to worry about recruiting him."

That's not the same!

Wang Zhen said: "You are my sister; I wish you happiness, not just to marry anyone randomly."

Choosing him is random? Then who would be a non-random choice?

This...

Wang Zhen was momentarily at a loss for words.

When Wang Yingna looked at Wang Zhen, her eyes actually carried a hint of mockery.

I am already an adult now.

I know how to choose, and I know how to act.

Wang Yingna turned her gaze back to the comics and said at the same time: "If there's nothing else, you may go."

Sigh...

Wang Zhen gave her a deep look and couldn't help sighing.

Finally.

The siblings also didn't talk about anything.

Wang Zhen then left the office alone and went to the workshop to find Li Jiaci.

Seeing him come to find me so quickly.

Li Jiaci was a bit surprised, but quickly understood what was going on.

How?

Did you siblings have an argument?

No, we didn't argue.

Wang Zhen gave Li Jiaci a complex look and sighed: "My sister has grown up and won't be controlled."

Normal.

Li Jiaci chuckled lightly: "After all, she's a grown person; you can't expect her to obey like a pet."

That's also true...

Wang Zhen then turned his gaze to the timber haulers, the corner of his mouth twitching as he said: "I didn't expect you to have such a head for business, making your trade so prosperous."

Just good luck.

Li Jiaci said: "It just so happened that the government issued a new forest regulation, leaving a shortage of timber everywhere; otherwise, we wouldn't have this scene."

But luck is also part of one's ability.

Wang Zhen turned his head to look at Li Jiaci and said: "If there's anything you need help with, just speak up!"

"You've already helped me a great deal."

"Huh?"

Wang Zhen furrowed his brows: "When?"

"Just now."

Li Jiaci casually said: "You didn't take care of those punks for me?"

"Those guys."

Wang Zhen shook his head and laughed: "Taking care of them hardly counts as help; it's just something I did offhand."

Li Jiaci said: "But to me, this is already a great help."

He wasn't just being polite to Wang Zhen when he said that.

Today, Wang Zhen helped him in front of everyone, which amounts to telling everyone that they are friends.

And given Wang Zhen's influence, for at least a long time to come, no one will dare cause trouble for them.

"Alright, alright."

Wang Zhen said: "Then if you need anything else in the future, don't stand on ceremony with me—just give me a call, or hit me up directly."

"Sure!"

Li Jiaci nodded.

Next.

Wang Zhen didn't stay at the factory for long either.

After chatting a while longer with Li Jiaci, he then led Lin Zhong and the group away.

Li Jiaci stood where he was, watching the receding backs of Wang Zhen and his companions, his eyes deep and inscrutable.

Looking at the current situation.

At least we don't have to worry about Zheng Degui going down a crooked path.

But he also knew this wasn't an end, merely a beginning.

Zheng Degui's actions today can only be considered a declaration of war.

What comes next is the real main event.

He came to his senses.

Li Jiaci then shouted to the crowd: "Brothers, I'm in a good mood today—haul over twenty cubic meters of timber, and I'll pay you at the rate of 508!"

"Boss Li is generous and mighty!"

Upon hearing that the boss would give them a discount, everyone's faces lit up with joy and they burst into cheers.

……

Later that evening.

Zhao Chen and Zhang Chuqiang followed the timber-laden convoy back to Jiangcheng.

Li Yihu and Liu Jiang stayed at the factory to handle night-shift shipments, while he took Wang Lan and Wang Yingna back to the urban area.

Originally, he had intended to leave Wang Lan at the factory.

After all, the back-and-forth was too taxing, and he had already prepared daily necessities, so staying there was hardly different from being at home.

But Li Yihu and Liu Jiang disagreed.

Wang Lan was the youngest among them and, in their eyes, a little brother.

Even if they stayed at the factory, they wouldn't let Wang Lan work the night shift; it would be better to let him go back with Li Jiaci to rest properly.

After all, although the factory could provide rest, it ultimately wasn't as comfortable as home.

Li Jiaci thought it over and saw no reason to refuse.

Nowadays, most of the workers are already skilled, so there's no need to watch them so closely, and we don't need that many people.

Besides, they now go to the factory early, so it would be better to let Wang Lan go home to rest properly; that way, when he and Li Jiaci oversee the day shift together, they'll be more energetic.

However.

But Wang Yingna's condition today was quite off.

Not only did she show the lack of energy, constant sneezing, and aversion to cold that precede withdrawal symptoms, but her eyes were also filled with a sense of sorrow.

Having spent these few days with her.

Li Jiaci had grown accustomed to her jumpy nervousness, but this was the first time he'd seen her display such an expression.

When they got back home.

Li Jiaci couldn't help but ask: "What's wrong with you? Did your brother scold you today?"