Chapter 230: Do You Want a Wife?

"Hmm, not bad. This forage is growing even better than I expected."

Zhang Ping'an then visited the pigsty and the fermentation area; basically, everything was strictly following the plan he had left behind, except that the Fermentation Room had not yet been built.

"Factory Director Liu, the Fermentation Room must be built before winter arrives."

"Don't worry, Factory Director Zhang, we have already started preparations."

The steel mill has already invested quite a bit in building this pig farm. Even with support from above, the steel mill's funds are currently quite tight, but they will be more comfortable in a few months, so there is plenty of time before winter sets in.

"Hmm, I'm afraid this pig farm of yours will be able to be self-sufficient by the end of the year."

"Hahaha, I'll take your auspicious words, Factory Director Zhang."

At noon, Zhang Ping'an ate a meal in the steel mill cafeteria; the taste was clearly not as good as Nan Yi's, just the standard level of mass-produced canteen food.

While eating, Zhang Ping'an scanned the workers and, upon seeing Ding Qiunan, prepared to slip the note he had written into her pocket; after all, Nan Yi getting together with Liang Ladi early was partly due to him.

This also strangled the budding, hazy feelings between Ding Qiunan and Nan Yi in the cradle, which could be considered compensation for her.

Zhang Ping'an also believed that being able to enter the Military Division Hospital through an exam was an excellent opportunity for Ding Qiunan, who was desperate to go to university to prove herself.

"Is Factory Director Zhang looking for someone?"

"No, no, I'm just looking at the morale of our steel mill workers; it's even better than that of the main factory."

"You flatter us, Factory Director Zhang. It is only with the support of the main factory that our workers have such morale."

"Hahaha," the two shared a knowing smile.

Finally, just as he was finishing his meal, Zhang Ping'an spotted Ding Qiunan's location and used his space to slip the note into her pocket.

"What would you like to eat, Qiu Nan?"

"Hello, Comrade Cui, please call me Comrade Ding. Give me a vegetable dish and a Steamed Bun."

"Alright, alright, Comrade Ding, here you go." Although Cui Dake was smiling on the surface, a flash of gloom crossed his eyes.

He had noticed Ding Qiunan, known as the "factory flower" of the steel mill, the moment he arrived. Upon learning she was unmarried, he immediately launched a fierce offensive, but unfortunately, the results were not good.

Ding Qiunan was cold and detached on the outside; she wasn't interested in him and even felt a bit of disgust, which caused him to gradually lose patience. Cui Dake decided that if he couldn't win her over by the end of the year, he would resort to underhanded tactics.

Zhang Ping'an also saw Cui Dake's ill intentions, and Liu Feng, following Zhang Ping'an's gaze, also saw the direction of Ding Qiunan.

"Cough, Factory Director Zhang, Ding Qiunan is our factory's flower. Not only is her medical skill superb, but she is also a good person, it's just a pity..."

"Pity what?"

"It's a pity that her family background isn't very good..."

"Hehe, there is a young man in our Siheyuan who is a Public Security officer; I feel they would be quite a good match."

This was a sudden inspiration for Zhang Ping'an. Cui Dake was a classic bully who feared the strong and picked on the weak. If Ding Qiunan could date Liu Guangtian, Cui Dake would never dare to target her even if he were beaten to death. Liu Guangtian would be twenty next year; perhaps he really could play matchmaker for them.

"A Public Security officer? That would indeed be quite good."

Liu Feng nodded, feeling the suggestion was good. If it could work out, the status of a Public Security officer could at least provide some protection for Ding Qiunan.

"Shall we play matchmaker for them then?"

"Hahaha, that's fine too."

Ding Qiunan knew nothing of this. After eating, she put her hands in the pockets of her white coat, but felt that a note had appeared in her pocket at some point.

Ding Qiunan took it out and was shocked; the content clearly stated the matter of the Military Division Hospital's exam in July.

She wasn't stupid; such news was usually kept internal, but now that she knew, she didn't want to give up this opportunity.

In any case, she knew her hopes of going to university were slim, and even if she finished university, she would just end up in a hospital. Taking this opportunity to test directly into the Military Division Hospital would also allow her to get away from that Cui Dake.

She still had confidence in this; she had basically finished reading all the medical books her father had, and she had been able to practice at the steel mill, so she should be able to pass the exam easily.

Ding Qiunan always felt that the way Cui Dake looked at her was creepy, but she had no way to deal with this guy. For now, she could only use this exam opportunity to escape.

However, Ding Qiunan still decided to go to the Military Division Hospital to verify the truth of the news, which caused Factory Director Liu, who came to find her in the afternoon, to have his trip be in vain.

In the afternoon, Zhang Ping'an took Nan Yi's family back to the Siheyuan. After helping him tidy up his home, he went to the Police Station to find Liu Guangtian.

"Comrade, who are you looking for?"

"Liu Guangtian, I'm his uncle."

"Oh, alright, please wait a moment." The female Public Security officer looked at Zhang Ping'an with surprise and turned to find Liu Guangtian in the household registration section.

"Guangtian, your uncle is here to see you."

"My uncle? Who?"

"He didn't say. He doesn't look very old, and he's quite good-looking."

Liu Guangtian immediately thought of Zhang Ping'an; only Zhang Ping'an fit that description.

"Zhang Shu, it really is you. What's the matter?"

"Let's go outside to talk."

"Alright."

"Guangtian, do you want a wife?"

"Ah?"

"Zhang Shu, I'm only nineteen, I'm not old enough yet," Liu Guangtian said shyly.

"Then forget it, I'll introduce her to someone else. It's a pity for such a beautiful doctor."

"Zhang Shu, wait! We can date and see how it goes first; I'm almost at the age anyway." Liu Guangtian keenly caught the words "beautiful" and "doctor."

"Oh? Interested?"

"Hehe, yes."

"Alright then, I'll tell you about her family situation first, and then you can consider it carefully."

"Alright, go ahead."

"Her family has a Capitalist background, her father is a Medical Doctor who studied abroad, and she herself is a doctor at the steel mill."

"This... let's meet first and then talk."

Liu Guangtian still decided to see just how pretty she was first; if she really fell within his aesthetic range, it wouldn't be unacceptable.

"That works, once I've set a time with the other party, we'll head over."

"Good."

"Alright, you go back and get busy."

"Alright, Zhang Shu, then I'll head in to get busy."

"Mm." Having settled Liu Guangtian, Zhang Ping'an didn't linger and went straight back to the Rolling Mill.

"Guangtian, does your uncle have a partner?" a female Public Security officer stopped Liu Guangtian and asked.

"Ahem, my uncle already has five children."

"Ah? How old is he anyway?"

"Seems like twenty-seven? Or maybe twenty-eight, I forgot."

"How come he looks about the same age as us?"

"My Zhang Shu's wife is from a family of Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners, maybe she knows how to maintain youth."

"Oh, I see."

Reminded by the female Public Security officer, Liu Guangtian only then felt that Zhang Ping'an's appearance hadn't changed since he turned twenty, but thinking of how Wang Xiaoling's grandfather was a famous old Divine Doctor in the vicinity, he felt it was reasonable.

"Factory Director Liu, I've spoken with the young man in our courtyard, and he agrees to meet."

"Oh dear, Factory Director Zhang, it's unfortunate; I went to the infirmary today but didn't see Doctor Ding. They only said she took leave, I don't know where she ran off to."

Zhang Ping'an's heart stirred, guessing that Ding Qiunan had likely gone to verify the truth of the news.

"It's fine, then I'll wait for your notification. By the way, let me briefly describe the situation of the young man in our courtyard."

"That works too."

"Liu Guangtian, his family has five people, his parents are both alive, his father is a Six-Grade Forger at the Rolling Mill, and he has two brothers; his older brother is a Technician at the Rolling Mill, and his younger brother is still in school."

"Very good, very good, this condition is top-tier anywhere; once Doctor Ding returns, I will tell her."

"Good."