Chapter 182: Chen Xueru also wants to make a career

The next day, after getting his leave approved, Yang Qing came to the Jiedao office full of doubts.

Isn't Wan Ling simple? Can she push forward a project that's already been rejected?

He directed his suspicions at Wan Ling.

When he arrived at Director Wang's office, he saw Wan Ling wearing a pleased expression.

It really seems to be because of Wan Ling.

"Aunt Wang, you called for me?"

Director Wang nodded at him after seeing him.

"Regarding the Long-term Rental matter last time, after higher-ups studied it, they still decided to run a trial."

"The plan was yours, so I'm letting you help organize it."

Yang Qing hurriedly refused.

"This was Wan Ling's idea; it has nothing to do with me."

He didn't know whether this was a test or just a way to dodge responsibility, so as not to let others think he had ulterior motives.

Aunt Wang saw his expression and knew he had misunderstood.

"Alright, stop being evasive."

"From now on, Jiedao will acknowledge your contributions; you don't need to hide them."

"We've always promoted based on talent."

"Come help out, and I'll count it as your wages."

Yang Qing stared, stunned—damn, could he now step onto the front stage?

"No way, that shouldn't be—how did he suddenly change his attitude?"

"Trying to win me over? No way—what does he have to gain from courting me, and what's the situation?"

He was left bewildered.

Since he couldn't figure it out, he decided to first see if he could gain some advantage.

He spoke solemnly.

"Is it a regular position?"

Director Wang rolled his eyes.

"What are you dreaming about?"

Seeing that they weren't offering a regular position, Yang Qing quickly shook his head.

"Then forget it—I'm doing fine at the steel rolling mill right now."

Director Wang glared, "You're still negotiating terms with me?"

"Aren't the workers at the steel rolling mill just day laborers?"

"I'll give you a temporary worker slot."

These days, even temporary worker positions are fiercely competed for.

Yang Qing still shook his head,

"It's not a regular job—why would I disrupt my own set strategy?"

During this period, to learn some skills, I've fawned over several masters, and they're all pleased—now it's time to reap the rewards.

After putting in so much effort, you're telling me to come here and work as a temporary worker?

"What are you thinking?"

"The Long-term Rental project isn't some highbrow undertaking—anyone can handle it."

"Once others get the hang of it and become familiar, won't this temporary worker of mine just get kicked out?"

"Director, I really like the steel rolling mill—almost all my work these days comes from there, they've given me an opportunity, and I can't just throw away face."

Director Wang wasn't insisting Yang Qing take a temporary position; she simply wanted to look out for him and give him a steadier job.

Who knew this guy wouldn't appreciate it, preferring to go work as a porter's laborer for someone else?

She said impatiently.

"Fine, then go on being your manual laborer."

"But today, you help Wan Ling sort out her work properly."

"If you get it done, I'll count it as merit; if you fail or cause a big problem, I can hold you accountable."

Faced with such an unreasonable elder, Yang Qing could only compromise.

He left Aunt Wang's office.

Wan Ling's eyes seemed to bloom with flowers.

Chen Hong's husband is way too handsome—he's got a monk-like face, so good-looking it's off the charts.

"Brother-in-law…"

"You're so handsome!"

Yang Qing was about to explain the Long-term Rental project to her, but turning his head, he was startled by her lovesick expression.

He quickly stepped away from her.

"Wan Ling, watch yourself—I'm your brother-in-law."

Wan Ling restrained herself a bit upon hearing that and muttered softly.

"Who made you so good-looking?"

"You're letting Chen Hong's sister get the bargain."

Yang Qing couldn't take it anymore and immediately rushed to Chen Hong's office.

Only then did Wan Ling get serious.

Afterwards they discussed in Chen Hong's office.

Midway, Chen Hong also became interested and joined in.

The three clumsy craftsmen, after a day's effort, perfected all the details of the Long-term Rental project.

In the evening, Yang Qing rubbed his numb head and returned home with Chen Hong.

As it turned out, Chen Xueru, who had been missing for a long time, was happily chatting with the old lady.

Yang Qing wondered.

"How did you come here?"

This sentence made Chen Xueru unhappy.

"What do you mean by that? I shouldn't have come?"

"Grandma, look, Yang Qing is bullying me."

Yang Qing was speechless; you're already thirty, why are you acting coy?

Chen Hong's eyes twitched; she was really too coquettish.

If I were a man, I would definitely eat her up completely.

She looked at Yang Qing, seeing his disgusted expression, and immediately jumped far away.

"Chen Xueru, act normal."

This performance gets full marks; Chen Hong smiled, walked over, and embraced Chen Xueru.

"Xueru sister, how do you have time to come over today? Let's eat at home tonight."

"How about I make you a sugar-mixed tomato dish?"

"And stew some winter melon with cured pork."

Chen Xueru was embraced by the huge Chen Hong, just like a hen protecting her chick; her coquettish expression lost its effect at once, instead becoming full of comedic feeling.

The old lady, seeing this, laughed happily.

"Yes, Xueru girl will eat here today."

"Now we can only eat some vegetables."

"This year the fruit trees haven't started bearing fruit yet; wait until next year and there will be plenty of fruit."

Chen Hong let go of Chen Xueru.

"Grandma, is there anything else you'd like to eat? Let Yang Qing make it for you."

The old lady thought of something.

"Then let's have some roasted scallions and eggplant, mash some garlic, mix garlic sauce, pour it on—it'll be delicious."

As the family chef, Yang Qing, having received the mistress's order, immediately began cooking diligently.

Chen Xueru watched enviously from the side.

"It's great to have a man who cooks every day; Chen Hong, you've snagged a good one."

"It's not that Chen Xueru is being pretentious; really, in this era, men who cook are few, mostly women do it."

Chen Hong was extremely proud.

"That's right, not looking at whose man."

"Xueru sister, you didn't come over just to eat, did you?"

Chen Xueru waved her hand.

"I'm not that idle."

"It hasn't been that long; everyone should have pretty much forgotten what happened back then."

"Xu Huizhen is now doing well thanks to the rack vegetable business."

"I didn't come here to seek scriptures."

"I heard you set up an agricultural technology station here."

"It can make a kind of planting box for growing mushrooms and winter vegetables."

"You say this matter—can I introduce it over there?"

Speaking of planting boxes, they seem to be developing well in the Jiedao, with many households having installed them.

However, this time the Jiedao didn't give them out for free; one has to buy them at the agricultural technology station, so the impact isn't that big yet.

"If you're talking about mushrooms, that really works; our front yard's Liang Ladi has already made money."

"The four kids at home can manage it."

"But whether it will still work when it gets cold is uncertain; the agricultural technology station wants to test it through winter before promoting it further."

"Do you want to wait until after the New Year to do it?"

Chen Xueru shook her head.

"By then everyone will know; how would I then show off my abilities?"

"If I'm going to do it, I want to catch the first bus."

Chen Hong worried.

"Doing this, you'll have to bear the risks involved."

"If the masses lose money, won't they curse you to death?"

Chen Xueru gritted her teeth.

"I'm preparing to bring out my old capital this time."

"I'm going all out."