Chapter 175: Do What Should Be Done

Yu Haitang shook her head and said, "That is absolutely intolerable; Shazhu is going too far."

Xu Damao: "Ah, here's the problem—I ruined one of his testicles; the doctor said he has a 99% chance of never being able to have children again. Do you still want to be with him?"

Yu Haitang: "Then I definitely don't want to."

Xu Damao: "Haitang, believe me, I can actually be that kind of leader who calls the shots."

Hearing that, Yu Haitang smiled and said: "Just you?"

Yu Haitang could still believe what Xu Damao had said earlier.

But she didn't really believe this remark.

Xu Damao: "Of course, just wait and see."

Yu Haitang: "Alright, alright, let's not discuss this anymore."

Having said that, she raised her wine cup and continued:

"Come, let's have a drink."

Still drinking?

Xu Damao frowned, reluctantly raised his wine cup, and said:

"Haitang, I'm really no match for you when it comes to drinking."

Yu Haitang: "Ah, that's really not very manly."

Xu Damao: "Bottoms up!"

At the same time.

Yan Jiecheng's home.

Yan Jiecheng and Yu Li were sitting at home.

Suddenly.

Yan Jiecheng asked:

"Yu Li, what do you think of Haitang and Shengli?"

Yu Li: "No, what are you thinking?"

"Shengli already has a wife."

Yan Jiecheng: "I know, but I..."

"Do you think Haitang could break him and Zheng Juan apart?"

Yu Li: "You're crazy, what nonsense are you thinking?"

Yan Jiecheng: "I think it's possible."

"Haitang is also very pretty, and importantly, she's cultured."

"Maybe Shengli would like someone like her?"

Yu Li: "No, don't talk nonsense."

"Shengli and Zheng Juan have a good relationship."

Yan Jiecheng: "I know that too, but I've noticed that Lin Shengli's relationship with Chen Xueru is not simple."

"Chen Xueru is divorced from Fan Jin, and I feel it's probably because of Lin Shengli."

Yu Li frowned and asked:

"What exactly are you trying to say?"

Yan Jiecheng: "I..."

Yan Jiecheng wanted to speak but stopped himself.

He really wanted to say that if Haitang couldn't steal Lin Shengli from Zheng Juan's hands, then let Haitang be the concubine, but he couldn't bring himself to say it.

But he also wanted to climb onto Lin Shengli's big tree.

If they could become relatives, that would be even better.

Lin Shengli is so wealthy and generous; if they became relatives, could they mistreat him?

Yu Li: "Right, I have something I want to discuss with you."

Yan Jiecheng: "What is it?"

Yu Li: "Shengli said he just bought a siheyuan and needs someone to do the cleaning; he wants me to do it."

Yan Jiecheng exclaimed: "How much pay?"

Yu Li: "He said no one lives in that siheyuan; just occasionally go clean it, keep it tidy."

"He's offering me 35 yuan a month."

Yan Jiecheng: "Then do it—you must do it."

Yu Li thought for a moment and said: "That works."

"Tomorrow I'll have him take me to meet the gate."

Yan Jiecheng: "No need for tomorrow; let's start today."

"If we go in the evening to register, we'll get an extra day's wages—this is a bargain not to be missed."

Yu Li: "Isn't that a bit inappropriate? It's already dark."

Yan Jiecheng stood up and said: "It's fine; I'll go talk to him."

"Lin Shengli has money; no need to be frugal for him."

"Just registering the door gets us an extra dollar or so—we're making a killing."

Having said that, without waiting for Yu Li's response, Yan Jiecheng walked out.

Arriving at Lin Shengli's home, Lin Shengli was having tea with You Fengxia.

"Shengli came, sit down and have a cup of tea." Lin Shengli said politely.

Yan Jiecheng glanced around; there were no snacks, just tea—what's the point?

"Oh, no thanks, I don't like tea."

He said, looked around, and asked:

"Shengli, where's Zheng Juan?"

Lin Shengli: "She went back to her parents' home."

Yan Jiecheng: "Oh, right, you said last time you'd have Yu Li help clean the siheyuan—still counting on that?"

Lin Shengli: "Of course it counts; I just haven't found a suitable person yet."

Yan Jiecheng: "How about starting tonight?"

"Bring her over now to get acquainted; she can start work tonight."

Lin Shengli: "Now?"

"Seems a bit late, doesn't it?"

Yan Jiecheng: "No problem, it's fine even if it's a bit late."

Lin Shengli: "Alright, I'll go and come back soon."

"Fengxia, if you're free, just sit here drinking tea and wait for me."

You Fengxia nodded: "Mm, okay."

"I still have something to tell you."

Lin Shengli nodded, stood up, and walked out with Yan Jiecheng.

Ten or so minutes later.

Lin Shengli and Yu Li arrived at a siheyuan with two courtyards and two exits.

"Shengli, there's still red wine here."

While touring the main house, Yu Li noticed the red wine on the table and casually asked:

"Hmm, it was a gift; have you drunk red wine before?"

Yu Li shook her head.

"How about we have two glasses?"

"Sure."

Perhaps the wine bolstered her courage; after two glasses, Yu Li felt bolder.

She looked at Lin Shengli and asked:

"Shengli, what do you think of my sister?"

Lin Shengli laughed: "She's great, what's up?"

Yu Li: "Nothing, I was just asking casually."

"Do you know what Yan Jiecheng is thinking?"

Lin Shengli shook his head.

Yu Li: "He wants me to introduce my sister to you."

Lin Shengli frowned: "Doesn't he know I'm married?"

Yu Li: "He said maybe you'd like someone like my sister."

"Anyway, his meaning is to have my sister come between you and Zheng Juan's marriage."

"I told him at the time, a person shouldn't do that."

"Besides, Shengli and Zheng Juan's relationship is fine."

Lin Shengli chuckled, thinking to himself:

"This Yan Jiecheng really knows how to scheme; for his own gain he throws morality away."

"In that case, I don't mind giving you a green hat."

Yu Li: "He also said Chen Xueru divorced Fan Jin because of you."

"Anyway, I've figured it out—he wants my sister to have some connection with you, whether open or secret."

"I'm shocked and disappointed; I never thought he'd disregard others' lives for his own selfish gain."

Lin Shengli: "Then do you have feelings for him?"

Yu Li shook her head and said: "I don't know either, but his words just now left me disappointed in him."

Lin Shengli laughed: "Do you want to know about my relationship with Chen Xueru?"

Yu Li nodded.

Lin Shengli reached out his hand and said:

"Give me your hand, I'll write on it."

Yu Li hesitated a moment, then reached out her little hand.

Lin Shengli took her small hand, gave it a squeeze, patted the chair beside him with his other hand, and said softly:

"Come sit here with me."

Yu Li hesitated again, then stood up and walked over.

Lin Shengli put one arm around Yu Li's shoulders.

Yu Li furrowed her brow, glanced sideways, and the hand Lin Shengli had placed on her shoulder made her inexplicably tense.

Lin Shengli chuckled and asked softly:

"How long have you liked me?"

Yu Li had been looking at Lin Shengli, but hearing this, her eyes darted away, she lowered her head slightly, and she said in a soft, tender voice:

"You, you how did you know?"

Lin Shengli: "I figured it out long ago; actually I like you too, only I already have a wife."

"I don't want anyone to affect my family's happiness."

Yu Li: "Shengli, I won't affect your family."

"I don't even dare hope to marry you."

Lin Shengli: "Well then, Madam, it's getting late; shouldn't we do what we ought to do?"

Yu Li: "Ah?"