Chapter 308: The Problem of Freeloading and Freedrinking

Because Yang Qing was unreasonable, Village Chief Qin directly confiscated the tractor Yang Qing had brought over.

It left Yang Qing speechless.

Qin Huairu's home.

Qin Father and Qin Mother were acting strange today; they caught Qin Huairu and locked her up at home.

"How come you're here with Factory Director Yang again?"

Facing her parents' interrogation, Qin Huairu naturally said.

"It's convenient to hitch a ride; what else could it be for?"

Qin Mother knew a widow's life was hard, but she also didn't want her daughter to ruin her reputation.

"From now on, don't get mixed up with them anymore."

You both have families; you needn't fear others' gossip.

Qin Mother wanted to stop her only source of joy; how could Qin Huairu agree?

She said pitifully.

"Mom, you know how hard it is for a woman like me."

"Do you think it's just that simple to hitch a ride?"

"I just want people to see that I'm close to Factory Director Yang, so no one dares to bully me."

"If I fear this and fear that, it'll only let others get a hold of me."

"When others think you're easy to bully, they don't know how many will bully you."

"This isn't for my good; doing this will harm me."

Qin Father, as a man, also knows men's nature; in their Qinjiacun, the men that widows encounter have impure intentions.

It's precisely because this woman fears everything that she ends up getting bullied mercilessly.

On the contrary, being sharp-tempered and close to the village chief means no one dares to bully her.

In her free time, this widow even bullies those she has caught a handle on, making them work for her.

"What Huairu says is right; don't try to constrain your daughter with your old ways."

"This woman, without a backer, who knows how badly she'd be bullied."

"We can't be our daughter's backer, nor can we stop her from seeking one."

"Never mind nothing; even if there is something, what of it?"

"Our daughter is also a person; do you really expect her to stay alone her whole life?"

Qin Mother never expected her old man to utter such shameless words; she spoke angrily.

"If she doesn't stay alone forever, what then? She still has a child—does she not care about her reputation?"

"That Jia Zhangshi is easy to get along with; if she catches you in a mistake, our daughter won't be bullied to death."

Qin Father glared.

"What's there to fear? Our Qinjiacun is getting better; if we can't get by, I'll support."

Qin Mother snorted.

"You'll support us? You can't even manage your two sons, let alone your daughter-in-law."

"If you dare to keep Huairu at home, they'll surely cause chaos, making even chickens and dogs restless."

"Who can't boast? You also need the ability to handle things."

Although Qin Mother had spoken harshly, after Qin Father's outburst, she wasn't so opposed to Qin Huairu's matter.

"Huairu, tell me the truth—have you and Factory Director Yang...?"

Qin Huairu's face flushed.

"No, Mom, what are you talking about?"

Qin Mother took one look at her face and knew something was up; she warned.

"Miss, this is a matter of life and death."

"Better not to have it; if you do, you must take precautions and be extra careful."

"Above all, don't get caught in the act."

"Otherwise, you'll really be ruined."

In this era, attitudes toward this are still very strict.

Qin Huairu feigned annoyance and said.

"Mom, what do you think I am?"

Qin Mother glanced at her, a bit frustrated with her lack of progress, and said.

"We've said what we needed to say; whether you listen is up to you."

"Just don't cause trouble; regretting later is enough."

Stepping out the door, Qin Huairu's heart couldn't calm down for a long time.

When you devote yourself wholeheartedly to something, you often overlook many things around you.

After her parents' warning, she also felt a little fearful.

They had been playing too wildly on the road.

It was too bold.

From now on, we must be careful, careful, and careful again.

"This time going back, put the ring on."

Although some measures were taken, but if something happens—

Wait until something happens, then regretting will be too late.

Moreover, I already have Bang Geng, and Xiao Fei and the others don't want to have any more children, especially this kind of secret child.

After staying for two days, Yang Qing went back.

As for the matters of Qinjiacun, let the people there handle them; he just needs to give an opinion, no need to get too involved, otherwise he'll invite resentment.

When returning, he hitched a ride back, because the car he had driven over was forcibly bought by someone.

The car was carrying the wooden parts needed by the Agricultural Machinery Factory.

As soon as he returned to the Agricultural Machinery Factory, Ge Hongtao pulled him back into the research workshop.

With a large number of drawings and Yang Qing's general guidance, the research speed of the small four-wheeled vehicle increased greatly.

As soon as he entered the workshop, Ge Hongtao urged him on.

"Hurry up, how should this transmission be made? Give me a direction."

Yang Qing looked at the pile of things in front of him, his head buzzing.

"I really don't know, didn't I roughly tell you already? I truly don't know about the other parts."

"If you can't make it, is it because the gear precision isn't enough, or the gear tooth count is wrong?"

"I heard people say that the gear tooth count has a big impact on the system."

"Otherwise, you could call and ask those senior acquaintances we know from Songhu."

Seeing that Yang Qing really couldn't squeeze out anything useful here, Ge Hongtao let him go.

Back in the office, he had Xiao Lin bring over the documents that needed processing and deal with them.

He also inquired about Gu Ning's situation.

"Master Gu is very diligent, Factory Director, you don't need to worry."

After Yang Qing finished processing the documents, Xiao Lin spoke again.

"Factory Director, because of our factory's performance in Songhu, many people want to come here for an inspection; what should we do?"

"What do you mean, what should we do? If they want to come, let them come; when they arrive, just take them around for a walk."

Xiao Lin hesitated a moment and asked.

"Then how about meals and lodging? How do we solve that? Our factory's accounts..."

"All the money is used for production; we have no money for entertaining."

Yang Qing then realized that these people were probably just coming to freeload.

He then realized how many factories in the future would be ruined by eating and drinking, with entertainment costs exceeding profits.

Moreover, these people would consider it only natural, since it's not your own property, what right do you have to not entertain us properly?

If the hospitality is poor, they'll become resentful and target you.

Yang Qing furrowed his brows.

This matter is really not easy to handle; if you slip up, they'll trip you up—what then?

Even a large steel mill can't avoid such things, let alone their small factory.

Damn, doing anything is really hard; this matter is absolutely not something he can solve.

"Tomorrow I'll go to the city to inquire; if someone comes asking, just say the factory director isn't here."

"If that really doesn't work, I'll go hide for a few days."

"Of the Thirty-Six Stratagems, fleeing is the best."

Seeing Yang Qing about to run, Xiao Lin reminded him.

"Factory Director, you've already gone out many times this year; our factory can't go on never seeing you."

"If word gets out, I'm afraid someone might report you."

"This won't work, that won't work."

"What do you suggest we do?"

"As an assistant, you can't just raise problems; you also need to solve them."

Xiao Lin indicated he wasn't panicked.

"Factory Director, think of a way, set a meeting target, often go up to attend meetings and report work and such."

"Others are constantly running up there every few days, but since I came, I haven't seen you go at all."

"That's wrong; it's a problem, it's being detached from the organization."