Chapter 765

Nanluoguxiang

Xu Xu Damao grabbed Cao Cao Weiguo’s arm with an anxious look on his face: "Brother Cao Weiguo! You must help your brother out! I promise to work diligently from now on, but you know, I’m not young anymore. I don’t want to waste my time. I really, really want to serve the people. If I don’t serve the people for even a single day, I feel uncomfortable all over, and I feel empty inside. That feeling makes me wish I could

smash my head against a wall. Please put in a good word for me with the leaders and let them give me another chance."

If one calls Liu Haizhong a power-hungry fool, then Xu Xu Damao’s level of obsession with power is no lower than his.

But then again, men only have a few pursuits.

Power, wealth, wine, and women!

Xu Xu Damao has tasted the flavor of power, so naturally, he is ten thousand times reluctant to let it go.

But he comes to ask for a favor while carrying only two bottles of wine? Isn't that looking down on people too much?

Do you think these two bottles of wine are made of gold?

If you lack sincerity, go cool off somewhere else.

Cao Cao Weiguo said meaningfully: "Brother Xu Damao, the bond between us brothers is higher than the sky and deeper than the sea. To tell you the truth, after your incident, I didn't hold back in putting in good words for you with the leaders. But after all, I am just a small section chief with little seniority; my words carry little weight. Besides, your incident caused quite a stir, and the whole factory is buzzing about it. The impact is just too great. Even if I exhausted all my eloquence, it would be useless. Furthermore, relying on empty words alone? Even if I had a silver tongue, it wouldn't be as effective as... well, you know."

That? Which that?

Xu Xu Damao was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized. That, huh. As expected, they are all a bunch of money-grubbing dogs. Sooner or later, I will expose you all and let the people use the "bullets of justice" to finish you off.

Xu Xu Damao said cunningly: "Understood! I get it, I get it! Brother Cao Weiguo! Your brother here isn't an ignorant person! Brother Cao Weiguo, tell me, roughly how much would it take for me to restore my image in the leaders' hearts?"

Cao Cao Weiguo shook his head and said: "It's difficult! The masses and workers have strong opinions about you right now, and the leaders are under considerable pressure. You tell me, if the leaders are under pressure, can their impression of you be good? So, Brother Xu Damao, you need to be mentally prepared. If your sincerity isn't enough, it will be hard to move the leaders."

Xu Xu Damao asked tentatively: "Brother Cao Weiguo, do you think three small gold bars would be enough sincerity?"

Cao Cao Weiguo sighed: "I don't know. If Brother Xu Damao trusts me, bring the items over, and I can help you test the waters. But whether the matter succeeds or not, the items you bring out can never be taken back. Moreover, you cannot reveal a single word about this to anyone. This kind of shady business—as long as even a hint of wind leaks out, you, me, and certain leaders will not be able to bear the consequences."

Xu Xu Damao nodded nervously and wiped the sweat from his forehead: "I understand, I understand. Brother Cao Weiguo, I’ll go back and get the items right now."

Feeling a chill down his spine, Xu Xu Damao stood up and left in a hurry, smelling of alcohol. Ten minutes later, he returned clutching his chest, pulling a red cloth parcel from his bosom with a look of extreme reluctance.

Xu Xu Damao placed the red cloth parcel on the table and pushed it toward Cao Cao Weiguo: "Brother Cao Weiguo, take three of them to test the waters, and one is a small token of my gratitude to you."

Cao Cao Weiguo hurriedly refused: "Brother Xu Damao, you are in such a difficult spot right now, and you have many places where you need money. I can't take this. Take it back quickly."

Xu Xu Damao said with great emotion: "Brother Cao Weiguo! You must take it! I, Xu Xu Damao, am not an ignorant person. Besides, your brother here is only in a temporary predicament. But how does that saying go? A starving camel is still bigger than a horse. Your brother’s strength is still substantial. This little bit of stuff is just a drizzle to me, not worth mentioning. You are running around for me, which means you are also taking risks. Your brother can't let you suffer for nothing. Just take it. As long as you help your brother get through this crisis, your brother will have even greater rewards later."

Since things have reached this point, not taking it would be disrespectful.

Take it!

Xu Xu Damao is a rich man; it would be a waste not to take this money.

As for whether he can get through the crisis, Cao Cao Weiguo won't make any guarantees.

Cao Cao Weiguo accepted the items. Xu Xu Damao’s heart was bleeding, but his face was beaming with a bright smile.

After Xu Xu Damao went home, he felt as if his whole being had been hollowed out.

He He Wenjie mocked him: "Look at your wilted, cowardly appearance. Now you know the consequences of messing around outside, right? With this lesson, let's see if you still go out and flirt with others. You shameless dog, don't you know how much you're worth? You're as soft as a caterpillar in bed and can't even satisfy your own wife, yet you have the nerve to go out and hook up with others. Aren't you ashamed? Now it's fine, for that little bit of trouble in your pants, you lost your position as deputy section chief? Are you happy now?"

"Bang!"

Xu Xu Damao’s face turned livid as he slammed his hand on the table: "Shut your mouth! Are you this happy when your husband is down on his luck? It’s bad enough you don’t help me, but you’re still here making sarcastic remarks. He He Wenjie, don’t you think you’re going too far? Why did I go out and hook up with others? Don’t you know why? Is it that I can’t satisfy you? It’s that your needs are too great! Which woman is like you, wanting it morning and night? That would be fine, but you don’t even cooperate. What more do you want? I’ve had enough! He He Wenjie! I’m telling you! Watch your attitude. Don’t provoke me. If you provoke me, I’ll make you cry with nowhere to turn. I, Xu Xu Damao, have a temper too!"

He He Wenjie crossed her arms and sneered: "Yo, yo, yo! Xu Xu Damao! You’ve grown some guts? You have a temper? What kind of temper do you have? I think you’re just a coward, a useless piece of trash, a spineless shrimp. I advise you not to waste your effort. Even if you run your legs off and empty out the family fortune, you won’t amount to anything because you have no ambition."

Xu Xu Damao was so angry he stood up, pointed at He He Wenjie’s nose, his hand trembling uncontrollably: "You! You! You! You shrew! You’re going to be the death of me! You think you’re so great, right? You think I have no ambition, right? Let’s get a divorce! I’m done serving you!"

He He Wenjie arched her willow-leaf eyebrows, her face cold: "What did you say? Say that again."

Xu Xu Damao was so scared he shivered, timidly lowered his hand, and sat down, mumbling: "I didn't say anything. Go to sleep quickly. I want some peace and quiet."

He He Wenjie stared coldly at Xu Xu Damao: "Xu Xu Damao, I’m warning you. I, He He Wenjie, am not Lou Lou Xiaoe. When you married me, you swore to the heavens. You might not fear being struck by lightning, but remember this: I, He He Wenjie, am not someone to be bullied. I’ll put it this way: with me, He He Wenjie, there is no divorce, only widowhood. Did you hear that clearly!"

"Ah! I heard it clearly!"

Xu Xu Damao shivered in fear, answered with a bitter face, and hung his head in anger. His heart felt as bitter as if he had eaten coptis. He regretted it from the start—how did he end up marrying such a female demon?

He He Wenjie went to bed with a cold face. Xu Xu Damao sat alone in the living room wiping away tears. The grievances in his heart grew wildly like weeds. His home was in turmoil, his career was not going well—why did he suddenly have such bad luck?

Sha Zhu!

This is all because of Sha Zhu!

If it weren't for Sha Zhu causing trouble behind his back, he wouldn't have ended up so unlucky.

You dog!

Breaking one of your legs is letting you off easy!

Just wait!

Once I get back on my feet, watch how I deal with you. I’m going to make you kneel on the ground and call me Grandpa!