Chapter 26: Psychologically Twisted Deputy Director Li

He Yuzhu arrived at the Rolling Mill and went to the small kitchen; seeing that Liu Lan was still there, he breathed a sigh of relief.

Turning his head, He Yuzhu counted the people and realized only Ma Hua and Pangzi were missing, and he immediately understood the situation.

"Everyone, stop for a moment. Ma Hua went missing last night. I suspect he has been detained by the factory security department. Come with me to take a look."

"Ah? Ma Hua is gone?" Liu Lan's heart skipped a beat. She immediately understood the reason, angrily took off her apron, and threw it onto the chopping board.

"This is too bullying! Isn't it just taking some leftovers? Is it worth it for them!" Master Ma put on his hat and grabbed a large shovel.

"That's right! Let's go, together!"

"Let's go!"

The group arrived at the security department with a menacing air, immediately giving the yawning Captain a fright.

"What are you all doing?!"

"Where is Ma Hua?! Is he here with you!" He Yuzhu didn't waste words with him and grabbed the Captain by the collar.

"Let go, Comrade He Yuzhu, we were just looking for you! Come in!" The Captain exerted some force and broke free from He Yuzhu's grip.

"If you want me to go, I'll go. Let's go in and see!" He Yuzhu called out, and with his head held high, he led the group inside.

As soon as he entered, He Yuzhu sat down in a chair with a bold, unconstrained posture, patted the table, picked up the Captain's tea mug, and took a sip.

"Speak, what's the situation!"

"He Yuzhu, you are a suspect now, please keep a low profile!"

The Captain was intimidated by He Yuzhu for a moment, then stood up in a rage.

"Bang! You better get this straight! You arrested my people for no reason. I haven't beaten you yet because I'm giving you face, and giving Factory Director Yang face! Don't push your luck! Hurry up and bring Ma Hua out!" He Yuzhu also lost his temper and slammed the tea mug onto the ground.

"Fine! I'll bring Ma Hua and Pangzi out, let's see what you have to say then!"

The Captain's face was gloomy as he gave an order. The several security guards standing by in battle array immediately responded, brought Ma Hua and Pangzi out from a side room, and also brought out the half-chicken that had been kept in another room.

"Master!" As soon as Ma Hua came out, his eyes lit up when he saw He Yuzhu, but then they dimmed, and he smiled: "Master, don't worry about me, it's all my fault." Before he could finish, he was interrupted by He Yuzhu.

He Yuzhu glanced at Pangzi, who was hanging his head and not daring to look at him, and said with rising anger: "Pangzi, well done. You just wait for me, I'm going to skin you alive today!"

Pangzi's body shook, then he stiffened his neck and said: "On what grounds? Huh? On what grounds are you, He Yuzhu, a Deputy Director? I was so respectful to you, why did you drive me to the big kitchen? Fine, Ma Hua was good to you, why did you drive him and Liu Lan to the big kitchen? I just don't accept it, so what!"

"Deputy Director He, please explain what is going on with this half-chicken!" The Captain said with a dark face, his tone as flat as water.

"Master! I stole it! Don't worry about me!" Ma Hua said anxiously.

"I gave this chicken to Ma Hua." He Yuzhu felt a warmth in his heart. Looking at the people staring at each other in confusion, he smiled. It was fortunate that he had long stopped bringing things home, otherwise, it really would have been hard to explain.

"So, you admit it?" the Captain asked solemnly.

"Admit what? Theft? Don't even think about it. This is a rooster, see for yourself. Check the kitchen's purchase records. I bought it myself to give to Ma Hua. The other half is with Liu Lan. After you're done checking, remember to apologize to Ma Hua and let him go. I don't have time to waste here with you!" After saying this, He Yuzhu stood up and strode out.

"You!" The Captain was finally provoked by He Yuzhu's arrogance; he jumped up and shouted, ordering his subordinates to go and check.

After some checking, it turned out He Yuzhu hadn't lied. The Captain helplessly waved his hand and let Ma Hua go.

"Then, then I'm leaving too." Pangzi, terrified, hugged the wall, bowing and scraping with a fawning smile that wouldn't stop.

"Leaving? Where do you think you're going? Slandering factory leadership, framing colleagues, assaulting colleagues—brothers, have a good chat with him." The Captain wiped his tea mug vigorously, looked at Pangzi, and revealed a ferocious grin.

It's all your fault! I originally wanted to ask He Yuzhu to help with the wedding banquet, but now that's ruined, how am I supposed to bring it up?

However, the Captain really admired He Yuzhu; he actually paid out of his own pocket to treat his subordinates to chicken?

I wonder if I have been too harsh on my subordinates usually?

Thinking of Ma Hua's performance, a trace of envy rose in the Captain's heart.

Pangzi watched the muscular man approaching with a ferocious grin. As he retreated, he covered his clothes with both hands, his voice trembling: "Don't come over, what are you doing? Don't come over, ah! Yamete!"

For a time, screams echoed incessantly.

He Yuzhu returned to the kitchen and worked for a while. He patted the shoulder of the returned Ma Hua without saying a word. The two nodded at each other; everything was understood without words.

After working all day, He Yuzhu returned home, only to find that Qin Jingru was no longer in the tidy room.

"Qin Huairu, Qin Huairu? Where is your sister?" He Yuzhu walked out of the house and shouted loudly, only to find that Qin Huairu had also disappeared.

He Yuzhu, with a face full of question marks, shook his head and started cooking while humming a tune from *Wisdom Combat*.

By the time the meal was ready, neither of the Qin sisters had returned. He Yuzhu ate by himself and wandered out.

It was almost the Little New Year; he needed to find a few masters to hurry up and repair his house.

Walking all the way to the Repair Shop, He Yuzhu stepped forward, handed over a cigarette, and said: "Old man, do me a favor."

"Hehe, what red sausage?" The old man opened his toothless mouth again.

"Not red sausage, it's doing me a favor." He Yuzhu shouted speechlessly.

"What red sausage??" The old man asked with a look of surprise.

"Damn! This old man! Help me find a few masons, old man!" He Yuzhu shouted until he started coughing.

"Hi, why didn't you say so earlier? I thought you wanted to borrow money from me. How many do you need? Leave an address, and I'll have them go over tomorrow morning." The old man rolled his eyes at He Yuzhu and said irritably.

"..."

The night passed; Qin Huairu didn't return, and Qin Jingru didn't return either. He Yuzhu waited for a long time before drifting off to sleep in a daze.

At the Hotel, Xu Damao comforted the weeping Qin Jingru: "Don't worry, I swear, really, I'll divorce Lou Xiao'e as soon as I go back! You'll enjoy a good life once you're with me. Come, dear, Jingru, let's do it again."

"..."

On the other side.

Qin Jingru saw the German Shepherd that Deputy Director Li was holding on a leash and was so scared she turned to run, but was pulled back by her hair by Deputy Director Li.

Deputy Director Li's smile gradually became perverted, and he said with a ferocious face: "Bitch! Why didn't you come to find me last night?! Burning bridges, are you! You ungrateful dog of a woman! A dog of a woman matches a German Shepherd perfectly! Wahahaha."