Chapter 88: Qin Huiru caught slacking off

Lin Shengli was chatting happily with Zheng Juan and others when Xu Damao walked in.

"Hey, Damao, coming over for a visit at mealtime?" Lin Shengli joked.

In his previous life, when he watched TV dramas, he didn't have much liking for Xu Damao.

However, up to now, Xu Damao hasn't provoked him.

Not only has he not provoked him, but he's usually polite when they meet, even trying various ways to win his favor.

What kind of person Xu Damao is, he can't control.

As long as he doesn't provoke him, it's fine.

Xu Damao gave an embarrassed laugh and said:

"Section Chief Lin, I don't mean anything else."

Zheng Juan politely said:

"Brother Damao, why not sit down and have a couple of drinks with Brother Shengli?"

Xu Damao quickly waved his hands and said:

"No, no, no, thank you, Xiao Juan."

"I've already eaten."

"Otherwise, how could I come over for a visit at mealtime?"

"These days, nobody has it easy."

"The biggest taboo is dropping by a restaurant."

"Besides, everyone in the courtyard knows I can't hold my liquor—I'm prone to mistakes when I drink."

"Today I'm not drinking."

"Another day, another day I'll treat you and Section Chief Lin to a meal."

Zheng Juan: "Thanks, Brother Damao, but no need to go to the expense."

Xu Damao: "No problem."

"In the courtyard, aside from Section Chief Lin and Eldest Uncle, my family's life is the best."

"Actually, I came today to look for Section Chief Lin."

Saying that, he turned to Lin Shengli and asked:

"Section Chief Lin, I saw a young girl move into Eldest Uncle's place—what's going on?"

Lin Shengli laughed: "What? Damao's taken a liking to her?"

Xu Damao gave another embarrassed laugh and said: "No, no, no—I wouldn't dare."

"I'm not Shazhu—I'm a married man."

"I'm just curious, asking casually."

Lin Shengli: "Since you don't dare, I advise you not to ask so much."

"Otherwise, Lou Xiao'e might easily misunderstand."

Xu Damao: "Alright, I'll listen to Section Chief Lin."

"By the way, Section Chief Lin, I have another matter I'd like to ask about."

"I heard the factory is planning to open a branch—will you go over to be the factory director?"

Lin Shengli: "That matter hasn't even gotten off the ground yet."

"It's just an idea for now."

"As for whether the branch will actually be opened, we won't know for at least another month or so."

Xu Damao: "Oh, if it really happens, could you do me a favor?"

"I have a relative who graduated high school and still hasn't found a suitable job."

Lin Shengli: "We'll talk about it when the time comes."

Xu Damao: "Okay, thanks, Section Chief Lin."

"Then take your time, Aunt Zheng."

"I'm heading back first."

Zheng Juan: "Take it easy, Brother Damao."

Xu Damao: "Hey hey, no need to see me off, no need, ah."

Xu Damao felt a bit depressed.

Because he had taken a liking to You Fengxia.

But, judging from Lin Shengli's attitude, it seemed Lin Shengli also had taken a liking to You Fengxia.

Bringing You Fengxia to live at Yi Zhonghai's place might be keeping her in a golden house.

Thinking that, he also temporarily gave up the idea of pursuing You Fengxia.

He's not stupid—Lin Shengli is now a rising star at the Ya gang chang steel mill.

He can't afford to offend him.

Just as he stepped out of the Zheng household, Xu Damao saw the Deaf Old Lady leaning on her cane standing at her own doorstep.

He couldn't help but shudder all over.

This old lady is uncanny—she seems to know things without anyone telling her.

"Old lady, have you eaten?"

Xu Damao doesn't have much liking for the Deaf Old Lady.

On the contrary, he's most wary of her.

But having run into her, Xu Damao must greet her.

He wouldn't dare offend the Deaf Old Lady.

The Deaf Old Lady gave a cold snort and asked:

Xu Damao, are you taking a fancy to that young lady?

Hearing this, Xu Damao's face changed involuntarily.

He turned his head to glance at the Zheng family, walked up to the Deaf Old Lady, and lowered his voice to say:

Old lady, you can't just spout nonsense.

I wouldn't dare take a fancy to Zheng Juan.

Zheng Juan is now Section Chief Lin's girlfriend.

The Deaf Old Lady furrowed her brows and asked:

How so? Lin Shengli and Zheng Juan are dating?

Xu Damao: "Isn't that obvious?"

If they're always together, not dating, can they always be together?

Deaf Old Lady: "Yo, Xu Damao, you've gotten bold."

You dare lecture only me, this old lady?

Xu Damao: "I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare."

Actually, I was just guessing.

I didn't come today to look for Zheng Juan.

But to look for Section Chief Lin.

I have something to ask.

The Deaf Old Lady snorted and said nothing.

Xu Damao: "Well then, old lady, nothing else, I'll head back first."

The Deaf Old Lady still said nothing.

Xu Damao left looking dejected.

Not long after Xu Damao left, Lin Shengli looked at Zheng Juan and asked:

How did you think over what I told you last time?

Zheng Juan: "What matter?"

Oh, is it about transferring to your factory's publicity section?

Lin Shengli nodded and said:

Well, it's too hard for a girl to be a welder.

I've also brought this up once with our factory director.

As long as you're willing, there shouldn't be a problem.

Zheng Juan: "Actually, I'm not afraid of hard work."

Shengli Ge, this is what I think.

If I were to go to your factory now.

There would be a lot of gossip.

As for me, I'm not afraid either.

But I worry it might affect you.

Besides, I really want to master the skill of electric welding.

Even if a transfer happens, I have to wait for my master to say I can graduate, okay?

Lin Shengli nodded and said softly:

Good.

I'll follow your lead.

Zheng Juan happily said: "Thank you, Shengli Ge."

Lin Shengli: "Right, Juan'er, how about we go together this Sunday to pick up and visit Teacher Mu?"

Zheng Juan: "Sure, sure."

Lin Shengli: "In his reply, he meant he doesn't want to come."

This time we go to visit him, let's try to persuade him again.

If he doesn't want to stay long, coming to play for a few days is fine too.

Zheng Juan nodded and gave an "hmm."

Lin Shengli said to Zheng Guangming:

Guangming, tomorrow I'll have someone help me schedule a doctor.

After I come back with your sister, I'll take you to see.

Zheng Guangming excitedly said: "Thank you, Shengli Ge."

The next morning.

Qin Huairu sat expressionlessly on the long bench outside the workshop, sighing from time to time.

Just now, she had discussed it with Yi Zhonghai in the workshop.

Let You Fengxia stay in Lin Shengli's side room, and lend Yi Zhonghai's home to Bang Geng to stay.

Yi Zhonghai refused without even thinking.

This left her feeling quite depressed.

Suddenly.

She sprang up with a "whoosh" and hurried to the workshop.

It turned out she saw the workshop chief riding his bicycle over.

"Qin Huairu, stop."

Qin Huairu, already at the workshop door, hearing this, hastily stopped.

After a soft sigh, she forced a faint smile and turned around.

The workshop chief parked his bicycle and asked:

"What are you doing?"

"No, I've noticed you're becoming more and more like Jia Dongxu."

"Indeed, it's true that like attracts like."

"Several comrades have told me you often daydream and slack off during work hours."

"I think this is probably true."