Chapter 231: Jia Dongxu's Divine Art Reaches Completion

In the evening, Ding Qiunan returned to the infirmary with a face full of excitement; it was clear she had already inquired and confirmed the matter was true.

"Qiu Nan, the Factory Director said to have you come over once you return."

"Oh, alright, I'll go over right now." Ding Qiunan didn't think much of it; after all, Factory Director Liu had always treated her quite well.

"Knock, knock, knock."

"Come in."

"Factory Director, you were looking for me?"

"Mm, it's like this, I know a talented young man..."

"Factory Director, I am not considering personal matters for the time being."

Ding Qiunan assumed Factory Director Liu wanted to introduce someone from the factory to her. Since she was likely to leave in July, she didn't want to have any more entanglements with people from the steel mill.

"Ahem, listen to me finish first."

"Alright, please go ahead."

"It's like this, at noon, Factory Director Zhang from the general factory..." Factory Director Liu briefly explained the matter of him and Zhang Ping'an acting as matchmakers, and of course, he also introduced the situation of Liu Guangtian's family.

"Public Security?"

"Yes, what do you think? Whether it's this Liu Guangtian's own job or his family conditions, they are top-notch."

"Alright Factory Director, then, then let's meet."

"Hahaha, done, then let's set it for this day off." Liu Feng knew that no girl could refuse such conditions.

"Alright."

Ding Qiunan also had her own little thoughts; as long as Liu Guangtian wasn't an ugly monster and was mentally normal, she could accept it, even if it was just to deter Cui Dake. She just wanted to spend the days before the exam in peace.

"Done, then you can get off work."

"Factory Director, can we arrange to meet at the factory?"

"Fine." Liu Feng didn't overthink it and agreed immediately.

After Ding Qiunan left, Liu Feng called Zhang Ping'an.

"Factory Director Zhang, let's have them meet at our factory canteen this day off at noon."

"At the steel mill?"

"Yes, it was specifically requested by Ding Qiunan. I guess the young lady is a bit shy?"

"That works."

Zhang Ping'an could roughly guess Ding Qiunan's intention; she was likely wanting to use Liu Guangtian's Public Security status to make Cui Dake retreat in the face of difficulties.

After thinking about it, Zhang Ping'an went to the Transport Section to find Lao Hu. The distance between the two factories was not short, and he didn't want to pedal a tricycle over there.

"Hu Shifu, are you on duty this day off?"

"Director Zhang, let me check, no tasks."

"Ahem, is it convenient to take me to the steel mill in the morning?"

"Done, no problem."

"Mm, take these cigarettes and smoke them."

"Hehe, thank you, Director Zhang."

Returning to the Siheyuan, Zhang Ping'an waited for Liu Guangtian at the entrance.

"Zhang Shu, is there news?" From afar, Liu Guangtian saw Zhang Ping'an and trotted over a few steps, asking eagerly.

"Mm, day off at noon, at their steel mill canteen."

"Then Zhang Shu, what do I need to prepare?"

"Prepare some cigarettes and candies, and bring a few yuan. Remember to wear your Uniform, it looks spirited."

"Alright!" Liu Guangtian rubbed his hands together in excitement.

"Alright, go back. Remember to tell your father and mother."

"Alright."

Three days passed in a flash, and in the blink of an eye, it was the day off. Liu Guangtian was dressed in a handsome Public Security Uniform, and coupled with the fact that he wasn't ugly to begin with, it added a touch of fortitude to his dark complexion.

"Mm, not bad, very spirited. Let's go."

"Hehe, alright."

With Lao Hu's help, the two arrived at the steel mill before eleven o'clock. They saw Factory Director Liu, Ding Qiunan, and someone who appeared to be her colleague waiting at the factory gate.

"The one with two little braids is Ding Qiunan."

"Oh, oh, alright."

"Show some composure." Zhang Ping'an turned his head and found Liu Guangtian staring at Ding Qiunan like a lovesick fool.

"Hehe, thank you, Zhang Shu." Liu Guangtian came to his senses and was also very satisfied.

"What are you thanking me for? Wait until the girl takes a liking to you first."

"Uh..."

"Factory Director Liu, Doctor Ding, this is Liu Guangtian."

"Hello everyone." Liu Guangtian gave a very formal salute, completely unlike his lovesick image in the car.

"Good, good, good, truly a talent. That, little Ding, you take Comrade Liu to have a good look around our steel mill."

"Mm, alright."

Ding Qiunan was also very satisfied with Liu Guangtian; this outfit alone was enough to explain everything, and Liu Guangtian was indeed a tough-guy figure.

"That, Doctor Ding, and this comrade, please have some candy."

"Alright, thank you, Comrade Public Security. I still have some things to do, let little Ding take you around."

"Mm, alright."

…………

"Factory Director Zhang, you really can't deny it, the two of them look quite a match walking together."

"Right?"

If Liu Guangtian in the show was a hoodlum, then the current Liu Guangtian was the absolute bane of hoodlums; with his stern face, he truly had an air of righteousness.

"Let's go, Factory Director Zhang, let's go to the canteen and wait for them. I've already had Chef Cui prepare a few simple dishes."

"Alright, have Guangtian reimburse you later."

"Hahaha, good."

Cui Dake, having been notified by Liu Fengtong to come and cook, didn't yet know it was for his goddess's blind date, and was huffing and puffing as he prepped the dishes in the back kitchen.

At 11:30, Liu Guangtian and Ding Qiunan finally returned; looking at their shy little expressions, it seemed there was a chance.

Cui Dake was stunned when he brought the dishes out. What was going on? Who was the Public Security officer beside Ding Qiunan? Why did it feel like he'd just worked a shift, and his goddess was about to run off with someone else?

"Ahem, let's eat first."

Cui Dake had no choice but to retreat to the back kitchen, watching them longingly, but he didn't dare to stir up trouble; besides Ding Qiunan, whom he could be a bit shameless with, he couldn't afford to offend any of the other three.

"Guangtian, Doctor Ding, how did your chat go just now?"

"Zhang Shu, Factory Director Liu, I feel it went quite well. Qiu—er, Doctor Ding is quite wonderful."

"And you, Doctor Ding?"

"Mm." Ding Qiunan was a bit shy, lowering her head as she murmured.

Ding Qiunan's original intention was to use Liu Guangtian's status as a Public Security officer to make Cui Dake wary, but who would have thought that in the half hour they spent together, Liu Guangtian would act like a domineering CEO; influenced by her father's Western ideas, she actually fell for that exact type.

Thus, her initial plan was cast to the back of her mind, resulting in her current maidenly demeanor.

Cui Dake, peeking from afar, felt a boom in his brain, followed by a sky full of heavy snow.

"No, no, no."

"Hahaha, good, you two must get along well from now on."

"Hehe, Zhang Shu, Factory Director Liu, I'll use soup instead of wine to toast you both."

"Good, good, good."

On the way back, Liu Guangtian was still incredibly excited; after all, it was the first time he had tasted the sweetness of love, and Zhang Ping'an didn't mock him.

"Zhang Shu, thank you."

"Alright, you've said that so many times on the way; just make sure to invite me for wedding candy when you get married."

"That's for sure, I wouldn't leave you out for anyone."

"Mm."

In the evening at the Jia Family, Jia Dongxu clutched a piece of paper, pushed the door open in a rush, and headed straight for the toilet.

Following a series of crackling explosions, Jia Dongxu felt unprecedented comfort, but the stench of the black sludge oozing from his body almost knocked him out.

"Whew~"

"Bang Geng, go check on your father; why has he been in the toilet for so long?"

"Oh, okay."

At this moment, Jia Dongxu was also a bit embarrassed; he was afraid that if he went out, people would think he had fallen into the toilet, so he kept lingering inside.

"Dad, are you done yet?"

"Bang Geng, my son, you came at the right time; hurry and fetch a bucket of water for your dad."

"Dad, did you fall into the toilet?"

"……"

"Get lost, hurry up."

"Oh, oh, okay."

Bang Geng finally managed to fill a bucket of water in the Middle Courtyard, but he couldn't lift it, so he knocked on Lao Jia's door.

"Grandpa, it seems like my dad fell into the toilet; he asked me to bring a bucket of water over, but I can't lift it."

"What?" Lao Jia hurriedly ran toward the toilet, then turned back halfway to carry the water.