Chapter 16: When things go awry, there must be something supernatural

At the same time.

Xiao Dang and Huaihua were so frightened they let out a 'wa' and burst into tears.

Qin Huairu, who was already fuming, felt her heart ache terribly.

She gave a cold snort and angrily questioned Jia Zhangshi: "Mom, what are you trying to do? If you have something to say, just say it; don't resort to hitting."

"Hmph, what am I trying to do?"

"You say, what am I trying to do?"

"I just resorted to hitting."

"I'll beat you to death today, you broom star!"

Jia Zhangshi said this, lifted the broom and swung it again.

Qin Huairu could no longer tolerate this.

At the same time she blocked with her hand, she grabbed the broom and shoved it hard...

Jia Zhangshi never expected Qin Huairu to fight back.

All these years, Qin Huairu has never talked back or fought back.

She also thought Qin Huairu was submissive and weak, easy to bully.

At the slightest displeasure, she would take it out on Qin Huairu.

So she was momentarily off guard.

Caught off guard, her plump body staggered from the push and she ended up sitting down on the ground.

After a moment of stunned silence, she raised both hands high, patting the ground while wailing:

"Dong Xu, hurry back and take a look."

"This broom star is bullying your mother."

"If you don't come back, your mother will be beaten to death by her."

"Dong Xu, hurry back."

Her wailing was miserable, and she kept patting the ground with both hands...

Although she was already used to this, Qin Huairu still couldn't help but shudder all over.

As for Xiao Dang and Huaihua, they cried even louder.

They were frightened.

Qin Huairu's head also felt swollen.

She let out a long sigh and said to Xiao Dang and Huaihua:

"Xiao Dang, stop crying; you're the older sister, you should set a good example for your younger sister."

"Be good, help Mom coax your younger sister; go inside first, okay?"

"Later Mom will give you melon seeds to eat."

Upon hearing there would be melon seeds to eat, Xiao Dang immediately stopped crying and even helped coax Huaihua.

Qin Huairu breathed a sigh of relief.

She gave Jia Zhangshi, still sitting on the ground patting and wailing, a cold glance, then walked over and opened all the doors and windows.

Then.

She took out the melon seeds and gave some to Xiao Dang and Huaihua, who were already sitting on the kang.

Then she sat at the table and cracked the melon seeds.

This left Jia Zhangshi bewildered.

Instantly, she stopped patting and crying.

She glared hatefully at Qin Huairu's back.

Usually, whenever she threw a tantrum at home, rolling on the floor and wailing, Qin Huairu would nervously close the doors and windows, then try to soothe her with kind words.

This trick never fails.

What's going on today?

Not only did she not speak kindly, she even opened the doors and windows.

This is too abnormal.

When things go awry, there must be something supernatural.

Actually, Qin Huairu also knew that even if Jia Zhangshi made such a racket, people in the central courtyard would hear it even if the windows and doors were shut.

If that's the case.

Then she might as well open all the doors and windows.

Maybe it could cure Jia Zhangshi.

And when she saw Jia Zhangshi stop crying and wailing, Qin Huairu thought this trick was working, when suddenly she was slapped on the back of the head.

Damn it, how stubborn can this be?

Qin Huairu sprang up with a 'whoosh' and glared at Jia Zhangshi:

"Mom, don't push people too far."

"You ruined my important matter and still hit me—isn't that going too far?"

Jia Zhangshi cursed: "I'm hitting you, you wretch!"

I ask you, why didn't you speak up and support me when I just said this little extinguisher of the lineage is a fake?

Qin Huairu: "You still have the nerve to say that?"

Didn't I tell you to stay quiet first?

Why won't you listen?

People are enjoying themselves, and you just throw cold water on them—is that something a human would do?

Do you realize Eldest Uncle is already very displeased?

He usually calls you 'old sister-in-law,' but just now he directly addressed Jia Zhangshi.

Jia Zhangshi stared, neck stiff, and shouted with an indifferent look:

If I don't call her sister-in-law, I won't; I am Jia Zhangshi by birth.

Besides, I'm just reminding him, for his own good; if he's ungrateful, that's fine, but he blames me—hum, what kind of person is this?

Qin Huairu blurted: "Is it really for his good? Don't you know in your heart?"

You're all foxes—don't try to play Strange Tales on me.

She was also furious.

Having said that, she regretted it.

Isn't that tantamount to saying she's of the same ilk as Jia Zhangshi?

Jia Zhangshi snapped: "Who are you scolding?"

I think you're the fox!

Qin Huairu: "I didn't scold you; I was just making an analogy."

Let me tell you, if you want Eldest Uncle to forgive you.

Now there's only one way.

Jia Zhangshi waved her hand, unhappily saying:

You talk as if someone is desperate for his forgiveness.

I also want to say, if he wants my forgiveness, the only way is to drive Lin Shengli away.

Qin Huairu: "Fine, I'm not talking to you anymore."

You're stubborn as hell.

I can't get through to you.

Let's wait until Dong Xu returns to discuss this.

Jia Zhangshi said viciously:

Hmph, just wait—when Dong Xu returns I'll have him break your leg!

Qin Huairu laughed: "Will Dong Xu hit me?"

I'm telling you, don't push me too far, or I'll have Dong Xu send you back to the countryside.

Jia Zhangshi heard this and was dumbfounded.

This tactic is too lethal for her!

A private room in the canteen of the Hongxing Rolling Steel Factory.

The drinks are all poured full, right?

Let me say a few words first.

Factory Director Yang glanced around, stood up, and spoke loudly:

Comrades, let's once again warmly welcome Engineer Lin Shengli's arrival with enthusiastic applause!

No sooner had he finished than thunderous applause broke out.

Some clapped while shouting 'good'.

Yi Zhonghai clapped while gazing at Lin Shengli, his eyes brimming with pride and indulgence.

After a moment.

Factory Director Yang raised his hand, signaling everyone to quiet down.

Then he spoke loudly:

Comrades, let me say it again: Engineer Lin is our factory's newly appointed deputy section chief of the technical department, a talent, our factory's treasure—many other factories are eyeing him.

Back then I went to great lengths—like using nine oxen and two tigers' strength—to get him hired.

I hope everyone will cherish him as I do, respect him, and do our utmost to meet his demands.

Speaking, he picked up the cup before him and said, "Let's raise a glass to Engineer Lin."

As his words fell, everyone raised their cups and stood up.

Lin Shengli wore a polite smile and said modestly:

Factory Director Yang, you're too kind! You're overpraising me!

Thank you, Factory Director Yang and all the leaders, for your hospitality.

I'll toast Factory Director Yang, and toast all the leaders.

Before that, Factory Director Yang had also briefly introduced Lin Shengli to everyone.

Everyone also envied him.

At just twenty-one he's already an engineer, and he's become deputy section chief of the technical department; moreover, his fame spreads far, and major factories vie to hire him.

One could say he carries a halo wherever he goes.

However.

Among those present, there are still some who are dissatisfied.

That's normal.

After all, Lin Shengli is just too young!

After downing a cup of wine, Lin Shengli suddenly heard the system's voice:

【Ding, the host earnestly drank a cup of wine, triggering the 'Thousand Cups Without Getting Drunk' skill, alcohol tolerance +20.】

Lin Shengli picked up a cup of wine that some leader had already poured and took a small sip.

This is again drinking capacity +1.....