Chapter 189: Been Set Up

Yang Qing, there's no work here at the steel rolling mill lately; you don't need to come anymore. This is your wages.

Facing the person from the personnel department, Yang Qing felt a bit dazed.

Didn't you say the steel rolling mill is short-staffed? How come suddenly ……

Seeing Yang Qing a bit reluctant, the person from the personnel department immediately put on a stern face.

You say it's short-staffed, so it is?

Mind your identity, hurry up and take the money and leave.

Yang Qing was driven out, feeling very resentful in his heart.

This is obviously targeting him; the steel rolling mill is busy as hell, and you're telling me there's no shortage of people?

Someone is targeting him.

But he couldn't guess who it was.

Yang Qing then went to the cafeteria; He Yuzhu was busy stir-frying, and upon seeing Yang Qing arrive, he gave the stove to Liu Lan.

Then he followed Yang Qing out.

Anything up?

Yang Qing told him about being driven out.

Damn it, I paid such a high price to start learning the skill, and yet I got kicked out.

Let me know which bastard did this to me, and I'll kill him.

All his effort was wasted; he had invested too much time, energy, and money.

Just when he was about to reap the rewards, someone set a trap for him.

He Yuzhu comforted him.

Don't rush; I'll look into this for you, but I can't guarantee whether you'll actually be able to get back into the steel rolling mill.

Yang Qing looked at this big oaf, not quite knowing how to face him.

Since marrying Liu Shumin, Sha Zhu has become much thinner.

This must be his karmic retribution.

Yang Qing quickly found himself a way out.

But Sha Zhu at least has a child now.

This is better than being deceived and left without an heir, right?

Thinking this way, Yang Qing felt relieved.

Okay, Zhuzi bro, regardless of whether we can get to the bottom of this, I owe you this favor; in a few days I'll get you two crucian carp—great for pregnant women.

When He Yuzhu heard Yang Qing mention Liu Shumin, he smiled foolishly.

Good, Yang Qing, you're thoughtful.

After parting with Sha Zhu, Yang Qing began to plan his future.

The substitute shift arrangement was clearly someone tripping him up.

In the short term, he probably can't continue working at the steel rolling mill.

Going elsewhere would mean starting over again.

As for building connections, he had spent half a year on it.

Reopening the situation is certainly not that easy.

After all, it's still because of his own status.

Changing his identity would make things much easier for him.

Forget it; let's first go register at the subdistrict office.

Now Aunt Wang will have a laugh at my expense.

Director Wang saw the dejected Yang Qing finish recounting his ordeal and almost laughed.

Although he's pitiful, he still deserves to be talked back to.

Look, I'm introducing you to a temporary job, but you're unwilling and insist on doing a substitute shift.

How's it going, have you achieved fruition?

Yang Qing wore a bitter face and complained.

Aunt, quit the sarcasm; I've resented this, I've been tossed about for half a year, and now I'm back to before liberation.

What have I done? I'm a diligent laborer, and even this doesn't give me a livelihood—it's excessive.

Director Wang held back his laughter and waved his hand.

Enough; your wife's wages are so high now they could support eight of you.

This can't be accepted.

Aunt, my wife also has to support my mother-in-law and younger brother.

It's nowhere near as good as you say.

Aunt Wang, having teased him enough, spoke up.

What do you think, would this work?

First go to Wan Ling's side and help her open up the situation.

If you perform well, we can extend your working hours—what do you think?

Besides, Yang Qing went to the subdistrict office actually to check whether the temporary position quota Director Wang mentioned earlier was still available.

Now Director Wang said to let him go, and he immediately thickened his skin and accepted.

I can take this job, but how is the wage calculated?

Director Wang smiled and looked at Yang Qing.

"Then it depends on your ability; if the sales go well, you'll get a regular salary."

"If the results are poor, we can't even say whether the project can continue, so you shouldn't expect any regular salary."

Yang Qing heard that and immediately laughed with joy.

And this good thing?

Selling houses is hard for others, but for him it's no difficulty at all.

"Alright, I'll take this job."

Then Director Yao led Yang Qing to a storefront in front of the Jiedao office.

There, a sign reading "Hongxing Jiedao Long-term Rental Center" hung on the storefront's lintel.

It actually looks pretty much like that.

Wan Ling was sitting inside the storefront, troubled; the house had already been repaired under Master Lei's overtime work.

But no one came to rent; even the few who inquired were frightened by the twenty‑year lease term.

One room costs 3 units per month, 36 per year, 360 for ten years, 720 for twenty years.

With that money, what's not possible? Should I rent a room?

One is still just one; two would be over a thousand.

Just as Wan Ling felt she might be doomed this time, Yang Qing arrived.

Seeing Yang Qing, she felt as if she had met a lifesaver.

"Brother Qing, brother‑in‑law, you finally came; without you, I can't survive."

Aunt Wang coughed harshly twice.

"Wan Ling, pay attention to your image for me."

Wan Ling immediately put away her ingratiating smile and became much more serious.

"Director, if Brother Qing doesn't stay today, I won't live."

Director Wang impatiently pushed her aside and walked into the storefront.

A solitary cabinet, a desk, and a few stools.

Nothing else, it looked miserable.

But most departments are like this now, so no one can blame anyone.

"How many houses have you sold?"

Director Wang posed a soul‑piercing question.

Wan Ling's face turned bitter, almost to tears.

"Not a single one has been sold."

Aunt Wang seemed to have known already.

"Alright, Yang Qing officially joins the Long-term Rental project today."

"You all cooperate properly."

"To run this project, our Jiedao built a dozen or so houses."

"If you can't sell them, little girl, you'll have to compensate."

It's hard, too hard, Wan Ling wanted to sob.

"Brother‑in‑law, help me!"

Seeing Wan Ling tugging at his sleeve, Yang Qing disdainfully pulled away.

"Don't use that line; if you can't sell, ha ha…"

"Then you should lose everything to compensate."

Wan Ling wouldn't believe that Yang Qing would stand by and not help, and even if he didn't come, she was ready to go to Chen Hong and cry.

The pot is too big; she can't carry it.

After Aunt Wang left, Wan Ling completely let herself loose, serving Yang Qing tea, pouring water, massaging his shoulders and back.

"Brother‑in‑law, is the term I set a bit too long?"

Yang Qing rolled his eyes.

Damn, you still know.

He suspected that the girl's family situation must be decent; otherwise, who would treat money so casually?

Seeing Yang Qing ignore her, she kept flattering.

"Brother‑in‑law, should we lower the term to ten years?"

"But I've tried ten years before; it seems useless."