Chapter 56: Shengli Ge is too awesome!

The next morning.

Lin Shengli and Yi Zhonghai walked out of their home and ran into Zheng Juan.

"Eldest Uncle, good morning! Shengli Ge, good morning!"

Zheng Juan stopped, greeted them, then glanced at the Phoenix-brand bicycle parked outside Lin Shengli's door.

There was nothing to be done.

These days, a brand-new bicycle is too flashy and attention‑grabbing.

What's more, it's a Phoenix 14‑model, the high‑end version.

It's the name‑brand bicycle she's always dreamed of owning.

But.

That's just a dream, though.

Normally she doesn't even dare to think about it.

It's too expensive!

Even if she had the money, she doesn't have a coupon.

All she can do is admire it.

If she could own a second‑hand off‑brand bicycle, she'd already be satisfied.

"Good morning!" Lin Shengli nodded.

"Hey, Xiao Juan, good morning!" Yi Zhonghai patted the bicycle, "It's a Phoenix 14‑model, Shengli just bought it—do you like it?"

Zheng Juan: "Mm, it's really nice."

Yi Zhonghai: "Want to give it a ride?"

Zheng Juan waved her hand, smiled, and said, "Thanks, but I'll pass—something this valuable, I don't dare."

Yi Zhonghai: "No matter the price, if you buy it you're supposed to use it."

"Why not have Shengli give you a ride to work?"

Originally Yi Zhonghai wanted to set Lin Shengli up with Fan Yingying.

But last night, over dinner, Yi Zhonghai sensed that Lin Shengli and Zheng Juan seemed to have mutual feelings.

The way they look at each other is always a little different.

Later he even specifically asked Lin Shengli whether he had fallen for Zheng Juan.

Lin Shengli didn't beat around the bush; he simply nodded and said yes.

This also made him a bit hesitant.

If we talk about conditions, Fan Yingying is definitely better than Zheng Juan.

Besides, Fan Yingying is more voluptuous—one look and you know she's good for bearing children.

Zheng Juan, on the other hand, is a bit thin.

Even though Zheng Juan is prettier than Fan Yingying.

Although Lin Shengli says he's not in a rush to find a partner, he's already 21.

As his uncle, Lin Shengli may not be in a hurry, but I have to be.

Zheng Juan gave a light smile and said, "Thanks, Eldest Uncle—I couldn't possibly trouble Shengli Ge."

Yi Zhonghai: "No trouble, no trouble."

"Let Shengli get to know your factory as well."

"It's not that far."

"She's an engineer, so maybe someday your factory's machinery will break down and you'll need to call on her."

"This counts as getting to know the way ahead of time."

Zheng Juan looked surprised: "Does Shengli Ge know how to repair machinery?"

Lin Shengli: "I know a little."

Yi Zhonghai: "You kid, Shengli Ge is an engineer."

"Back in the Northeast he once repaired a machine that had been idle for years—no one in the country could fix it."

"He also oversaw the construction of a 630‑millimeter clamp‑type planetary rolling mill."

"That caused quite a stir, and the state even gave him a reward for it."

Zheng Juan: "That's amazing! I never expected Shengli Ge to be an engineer at such a young age."

Lin Shengli replied modestly: "Just average."

"I only passed the exam after graduating this year, and I'm still the lowest‑rank engineer."

"You'll slowly move up in the future."

Zheng Juan: "Mm, take it slow."

After locking the door, Lin Shengli held onto the bicycle, kicked the stand with his foot, then patted the rear seat and smiled at Zheng Juan, saying:

"Do you want to get on now, or after we leave the courtyard?"

Zheng Juan: "Ah, you're really going to give me a ride?"

"Then what about Eldest Uncle?"

Yi Zhonghai laughed: "The steel mill is nearby—I can just walk."

Zheng Juan: "But you still need to accompany Shengli to report for duty."

Yi Zhonghai: "No problem, I'll wait for him at the factory."

Lin Shengli: "Since you already call me Shengli Ge, isn't it only natural to give you a ride?"

"Besides, it's no trouble at all—don't be polite."

Zheng Juan nodded: "All right, then I won't stand on ceremony."

"Thank you, Shengli Ge, thank you, Eldest Uncle."

Yi Zhonghai happily said: "That's right, go on up."

Zheng Juan laughed: "Let's go out of the courtyard first."

"There's still the threshold."

Yi Zhonghai: "Right, right, right, there's still the threshold, so after we leave the courtyard we'll go up."

"I won't disturb you two, you two walk slowly, have a good chat, and from now on go to work together every day, ah."

"I'll go first, haha."

Zheng Juan's pretty face flushed, and facing Yi Zhonghai's back, she said: "Eldest Uncle, take your time."

Yi Zhonghai had said it so clearly, she wasn't a fool.

But.

Lin Shengli's conditions are too good; can she measure up to him?

She still has a younger brother to take care of.

Someone like Lin Shengli should have a better partner.

Thinking this, she inevitably let out a soft, despondent sigh.

Lin Shengli asked: "What's wrong?"

Zheng Juan: "Oh, nothing."

"Or I could help you carry your bag."

Lin Shengli nodded, took the bag from his shoulder, and handed it to Zheng Juan.

"Yo, Shengli's going to work? Xiao Juan is here too."

Having just walked a few steps, Yan Bu Gui pushed open the gate and came out.

"Good morning, San Da Ye." Lin Shengli and Zheng Juan said in unison.

Yan Bu Gui was stunned; they had already walked out of the courtyard.

He hurriedly ran out, shouting at their backs:

"Good morning, Shengli! Good morning, Xiao Juan!"

He stood there, watching their backs gradually fade away, and muttered to himself:

"They're a perfect match, so perfect!"

"No, when did they get together?"

"Wasn't Lin Shengli just arrived?"

Just then, He Yushui walked over with a schoolbag on his back.

"San Da Ye, what are you saying?"

"Oh, just now I saw Shengli and Zheng Juan riding off together on a bike."

"A talented man and a beautiful woman—what a perfect match!"

"They're literally a match made in heaven."

He Yushui let out an "oh" and walked away.

After walking a few steps, she stopped, gazed into the distance, and let out a long sigh.

Yan Bu Gui, walking back, thought:

"It makes no sense—how did they end up together?"

"I was still thinking about letting Jie Di interact more with Shengli."

"If Shengli could become my son-in-law, oh, then our future would have hope."

Lin Shengli rode the bicycle, with Zheng Juan on the back seat; all along the way they were turning heads.

These days, a single bicycle is enough to make people envious.

What's more, it's a brand-name bicycle, a Phoenix brand, and it's practically brand new.

Moreover, Lin Shengli has an extraordinary demeanor, handsome and striking.

And Zheng Juan is gorgeous and captivating.

Many people on the road know Zheng Juan.

Most men want to pursue Zheng Juan.

To say Zheng Juan is the dream lover of men in this area is not an exaggeration.

However, most of them dare not act on it.

Why?

Zheng Juan is too beautiful, besides being gentle and kind, she even attended high school.......

She's too outstanding!

They feel they're not good enough for her.

Of course, there's still a small minority who lack self-awareness.

For those men who confessed their feelings, Zheng Juan politely refused them all.

Their reasons are always that she's still young, she has a younger brother to look after, and she doesn't want to date.

Among women, most feel that having such a handsome man as Lin Shengli together with Zheng Juan makes them feel unbalanced inside.

What qualifications does Zheng Juan have to be worthy of a man like Lin Shengli?

She's just somewhat attractive, but she's thin, and her family circumstances are too difficult, plus she has a burdensome younger brother.

Their gossip was also heard by Zheng Juan and Lin Shengli.

The implication is almost entirely: What merit and ability does Zheng Juan have, daring to be with Lin Shengli.

"By the way, Juan'er, I heard your master is very formidable." Lin Shengli changed the subject.

Juan'er?

He called me Juan'er?

In an instant, Zheng Juan's heart also went 'thump-thump-thump' and started beating.