Chapter 105: Trying to Win Su Liyan's Favor? Lin Fusheng Secretly Curses Director Xu's Heart

Director Xu speaks very bluntly.

Upon hearing the sound, Pang Kaige's father-in-law slightly frowned and turned his head to look.

Seeing the two white-cuff leaders marching over with angry expressions, Pang Kaige's father-in-law felt a bit numb.

This...

And Pang Kaige was also dazed.

This??

How did two white-cuff leaders come out, and they're both holding food and drink...

This wouldn't be...

Are they here to find Lu Yuan for a drink?!!

When Lu Yuan saw the two approach, he realized they were Director Xu and Lin Fusheng.

Although he didn't know why the two came together to his house, he still hurried out to greet them.

When Director Xu and Lin Fusheng arrived angrily before Pang Kaige's father-in-law.

Director Xu suddenly froze, the anger on his face turning to astonishment.

Pang Kaige's father-in-law also froze, and the next second he said with a delighted face:

"Oh dear, old leader!!"

Director Xu couldn't help but be startled, and after regaining his composure, he also wore a face of surprise:

"Little Wang, what are you doing here?!!"

Pang Kaige's father-in-law immediately said:

"My daughter married into this place; I came over today to have a look."

When Lu Yuan came to the door and opened it, seeing this scene before him left him a bit dazed.

Hmm?

Just a moment ago they were swords drawn...

How did they suddenly reconcile?

However, this is just fine; if they really started a fuss, it would indeed be troublesome.

Pang Kaige, standing nearby, seeing this scene also felt a bit dazed—his father-in-law actually knows Director Xu?!!

This... is a good thing!!

If we calculate it this way!

My relationship with Director Xu is closer than Lu Yuan's relationship with Director Xu!!

Since my father-in-law is so familiar with Director Xu, my promotion is imminent!!

Lu Yuan didn't bother with those twists, but noticed what Director Xu and Lin Fusheng were holding in their hands.

He immediately knew why these two had come.

Immediately, Lu Yuan hurriedly smiled and said:

"Turns out everyone knows each other—come on in, it's cold outside."

After Lu Yuan ushered everyone inside, he also shouted toward the kitchen:

"Wife, we have guests."

Hearing the commotion, Su Liyan walked out from the kitchen, seeing so many people she quickly put down her shovel, untied her apron, and hurried to her husband's side.

Lu Yuan also gave these people an introduction.

In the introduction Lu Yuan also learned that Pang Kaige's father-in-law is named Wang Nianjun, a section chief in the clothing factory under the Forging Bureau, formerly Director Xu's secretary.

Later he was transferred and took a position in the clothing factory.

After the introductions, Lin Fusheng looked around while tugging at his collar and said:

"Young man, what's going on with your house!

It's too warm, isn't it!"

Director Xu also quickly nodded and said:

"Yes, this... what's the situation with your house; just a moment ago you had the windows open half the day.

How is the house still so hot; you can't even wear clothes."

These two are his superiors, so when speaking to them he naturally cannot be evasive.

Lu Yuan then explained in detail how he did it.

As for the smoke exhaust and the heating duct design, Lu Yuan didn't explain it.

This thing also can't be explained clearly.

After listening, both Lin Fusheng and Director Xu wore faces full of surprise.

These two know Lu Yuan is capable; his mind is sharper than an ordinary person's.

But they didn't expect...

... that Lu Yuan can do anything!

"This is really great; the house is like summer.

This winter passed without any hardship; living in such a house in winter is really too comfortable!"

Lin Fusheng said with an envious face.

The others beside them also nodded repeatedly.

Even Pang Kaige is the same; when Lu Yuan's house just finished installing the Kang heating ducts, Pang Kaige didn't come.

Pang Kaige simply didn't want to come watch Lu Yuan show off.

He only heard his mother say Lu Yuan's house is very warm, but at the time he didn't take it to heart.

But when one actually steps inside and feels it, Pang Kaige grew envious.

This is really so comfortable!

No wonder Lu Yuan's house doesn't seal its windows; no wonder they open the windows for fresh air even in the bitter cold.

At this moment, everyone chatted while sitting down.

They pulled the main hall's large wall‑standing table out, and everyone gathered around it to sit in the main hall.

Daughter‑in‑law, quit busy‑working, hurry and sit—we brought our own stuff today.

Director Xu watched Su Liyan bring up a bowl of food, then hurried toward the kitchen and called out.

Su Liyan smiled and said:

Grandfather, there are still a few pancakes; they'll be ready any moment—no need to rush.

Director Xu smiled and nodded, while Wang Nianjun beside him glanced at Lu Yuan in surprise.

Grandfather?

Is Director Xu Lu Yuan's grandfather?

Lin Fusheng leaned in to Lu Yuan and said:

Eldest grandson, how much did the Kang heating ducts cost to install?

Lu Yuan thought a moment, then replied honestly:

Including the workers' wages, eighty or ninety yuan will do it.

Anyway, I have money and a bonus; everyone knows that.

Lin Fusheng nodded seriously and said:

Not expensive—I thought it would cost several hundred! Hey, eldest grandson, how long will it take?

Seeing Lin Fusheng's expression, Lu Yuan knew what he wanted, blinked, and smiled:

Grandfather, it'll be ready in three days—what do you say, Grandfather, want one too?

Lin Fusheng blinked, then couldn't help but chuckle:

This thing is so comfortable—who wouldn't want one? Eldest grandson, how have you been feeling lately? Why not come over tomorrow and let me install one for you?

It's only three days—Lin Fusheng thought he could take his family to relatives' place or just stay at an inn.

Lu Yuan had no reason to refuse Lin Fusheng's request—plus, he wouldn't have to do any work for it.

Tomorrow Lu Yuan will go to Lin Fusheng's place to see what's needed.

Then he'll draw up a design and pass it to Liu Shoucai and crew to do the work.

Lu Yuan immediately nodded and smiled:

Sure, Grandfather, no problem—there's still a week till the New Year; I'll have it ready in three days so you can enjoy a cozy New Year at home.

Hearing Lu Yuan, the delighted Lin Fusheng quickly poured a cup of wine and said:

Oh dear, if that's the case, Grandfather really ought to thank you properly.

Lu Yuan quickly raised his cup toward Lin Fusheng and smiled:

What are you saying, Grandfather? We're practically family.

Lin Fusheng blinked, then laughed and nodded repeatedly:

Exactly, we're one family!

Wang Nianjun sitting across looked puzzled—is that white cuff also Lu Yuan's grandfather?

After Lu Yuan and Lin Fusheng finished speaking, Director Xu, sitting on Lin Fusheng's side, came to and said:

Yuan'er, we really are a true family—you're with the Forging Bureau!

Before Director Xu even finished speaking—before Lu Yuan could answer—Lin Fusheng, who had just downed a cup of wine, immediately frowned and said:

Hey, Old Xu, cut the formalities—this is a family meal, no need to mention the Forging Bureau or Agriculture Bureau.

There's no director, no workplace hierarchy—it's just grandfather, eldest grandson, and daughter‑in‑law.

Director Xu blinked, then a second later broke into a grin:

Right, right, right—I forgot all about that; grandfather, I'll punish myself with a drink.

Director Xu tipped back his drink, finished it, then looked at Lu Yuan and smiled:

Yuan'er, after you finish Lin Fusheng's, also do one for grandfather's place—this timing works out perfectly, right?

That goes without saying; Lu Yuan immediately nodded—agreeing to the two design drawings.

Soon after Su Liyan brought the pancakes over, she sat beside Lu Yuan, and everyone ate happily together.

Now it's this square table—Lu Yuan and Su Liyan on one side, Pang Kaige and Wang Yulan on the other.

Pang Kaige's parents‑in‑law sit on one side, and the two senior leaders sit on the other.

But by the middle of the meal, Pang Kaige ended up suffering.

This is at Lu Yuan's house; the two senior leaders were talking with Lu Yuan, and among the younger generation, only this man—myself—was left.

After the elders finished their drinks, who was going to pour the wine?

Definitely Pang Kaige!

Pang Kaige really was turning in circles as he poured the wine.

By the time they'd eaten their fill, there wasn't much food left.

After all, Lu Yuan's household had prepared only one dish, and the portion wasn't large.

Usually Lu Yuan's meals have several dishes; this one is meant to be refined, not about quantity.

The dishes Lin Fusheng and Director Xu brought weren't many either; they mainly came just to drink.

Who would have thought such a crowd would show up?

By the halfway point of the meal, there was no food left.

Who's going to cook?

Anyway, Lu Yuan won't let his wife go.

Besides, those two elders are talking with me and my wife right now—who has time to cook?

So… it looks like Pang Dekai has to go.

"No problem, no problem, let my son-in-law make two dishes—my son-in-law can cook, you know. That home-style tofu he made at my place last time was really delicious."

Wang Nianjun said with a chuckle.

Being able to gather with those two white-cuffed senior officials in such a homely way truly makes Wang Nianjun happy.

Lu Yuan, meanwhile, said with a grin:

"I never expected my brother Kaige to be able to cook!"

Lu Yuan really hadn't expected that, but upon reflection it's actually normal.

Pang Kaige also has a sister, and he's quite protective of her.

Back when Pang Kaige's parents were running a small business together outside, he always made lunch for his sister.

At this moment, Pang Kaige forced a faint smile, stood up, and looking at Lu Yuan, said through gritted teeth:

"Do you have tofu at your house?"

Lu Yuan grinned broadly and said proudly:

"Yes!"

Don't worry—our house might lack anything else, but we definitely won't be short on food!

Pang Kaige: "..."

After Pang Kaige left, Lu Yuan suddenly remembered something important and looked at Director Xu, saying:

"By the way, sir, how's the threshing machine factory?"

Director Xu stared for a moment, then slapped his forehead and laughed, saying:

"Oh dear, look at my head—old age makes me forgetful. Anyway, the corn threshing machine factory has been fully set up."

Thinking about it, the factory feels that giving you only three hundred yuan as a reward for developing something so impressive is a bit meager.

But this bonus is already at the maximum; we can't add more. Originally we thought of rewarding you from elsewhere, but your health isn't great, Yuan'er.

"No matter what reward we give you, you can't actually take it right now, so the Forging Bureau decided to simply reward your wife instead—what do you think?"

Oh?

Su Liyan, leaning against Lu Yuan's side, looked at Director Xu with some curiosity.

Lu Yuan also blinked, a bit confused.

Immediately, Director Xu looked at Lu Yuan and said with a smile:

"The bureau has decided to promote Su Liyan from apprentice worker to third‑level worker. That way, our granddaughter‑in‑law will earn an extra sixteen yuan a month—thirty‑six yuan total."

Lu Yuan blinked, then quickly said with a smile:

"Oh dear, sir, thank you so much!!"

Su Liyan was truly excited upon hearing this—this… this is a huge blessing!

Getting an extra sixteen yuan each month adds up to one hundred ninety‑two yuan a year!

Lu Yuan turned his head to look at Su Liyan beside him and said with a smile:

"Wife, since you don't drink, I'll substitute water for wine—thank you, sir."

Su Liyan can actually drink, she just doesn't drink much.

Because sometimes at night, Lu Yuan coaxes his wife into taking a small sip.

Watching his wife take a sip of liquor, then seeing her face flush and turn cute from the burn of the baijiu, Lu Yuan thought she was absolutely adorable.

Su Liyan knew this was her man doting on her, so she didn't say anything; feeling delighted, she rose, picked up her teacup, and quickly said:

"Sir, I toast you."

Director Xu, meanwhile, quickly waved his hand and said with a smile:

"Eh, this has nothing to do with me, sir—it's because your husband is capable."

Su Liyan sweetly smiled and nodded, of course she knew that.

My husband is the most capable~

Wang Nianjun beside them looked at Lu Yuan with a sigh.

During the earlier conversation, Wang Nianjun also knew that this Lu Yuan was the young man who had invented the thresher and restored the armor.

He's only about seven or eight months older than my son‑in‑law, yet he's this impressive.

Wang Yulan, sitting to Su Liyan's right, was now staring curiously at Lu Yuan from across Su Liyan.

She felt in her heart that this Brother Lu was truly a genius.

He can build underground heating ducts, make threshers, and craft armor—he's practically omnipotent.

Especially those underground heating ducts are wonderfully warm.

Today, Wang Yulan feels cold even when she's tending the stove at home.

Wang Yulan thought, once Brother Lu finishes his work for those two leaders' families, could he also install those underground heating ducts at our home…

Meanwhile, Lin Fusheng beside them wore a displeased expression.

It's not that he's unhappy about Director Xu rewarding Su Liyan.

What Lin Fusheng is unhappy about is Director Xu himself.

You damn petty little scoundrel!!

Who's ever seen someone this petty!!

It's simply shameless!!

In order to keep Lu Yuan, they actually thought of giving the benefits to Su Liyan?!

This made Su Liyan happy, and tonight Su Liyan will give Lu Yuan some pillow talk.

Right?

Can Lu Yuan still go elsewhere?

Depraved!!

Really damn sneaky!

They've left no means untried!

And what makes Lin Fusheng most unhappy is...

How did I not think of this move myself, damn it!!

Lin Fusheng slapped his thigh repeatedly in regret.

This Old Xu really is full of tricks, damn it!

Thanks to elder brother Lin Tianyu for the 3000 book coin reward, thank you very much.

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Thanks to elder brother Bai Wenxue for the 200 book coin reward, thank you very much~

Also thanks, Tiger cannot be loved, Peace Wood eh, →_→, ﹏ゞmemory︶ㄣ, star, book friend 854***161, six elder brothers' 100 book coins, thank you very much~

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