Li Chuchu dodged to the side. Li Chuan didn't even touch the corner of her clothes. She tugged at the corner of her mouth and said with a sneer, "Are you mistaken? This house was allocated to my mom by the work unit. It's registered under my mom's name. This is my home. It should be you guys who leave."
This completely enraged Li Jianmin.
Over the years, he had always heard people say that he had made his fortune thanks to his ex - wife. His daughter's words hit his fragile self - esteem right on the spot. He roared, "Get out of here! Don't ever come back!"
A cup was thrown at Li Chuchu. She was startled and crouched to dodge. The cup smashed outside and scared the neighbor who was coming up the stairs.
It turned out that Grandma Hu from downstairs had been listening intently after watching Li Chuchu go upstairs. As soon as she heard the argument, she rushed up.
A few other neighbors also followed to watch the commotion.
Grandma Hu was so frightened by the flying cup that she almost lost her balance on the stairs.
The aunts behind her gave her a hand.
The group saw Li Chuchu running out sobbing. The echo of "Don't ever come back" still lingered in the stairwell.
The aunt who had been startled by the flying cup regained her composure and immediately retorted sarcastically, "Oh, look at you. Just became a small leader in the factory and now you're bringing your official airs home? You start throwing your weight around just because your own daughter comes back?"
The word "leader" was a sarcastic remark aimed at Li Jianmin.
In this residential area, everyone worked in the same factory. Who didn't know each other well?
Li Jianmin had just been promoted a couple of days ago. He hadn't even warmed the office chair properly, yet he was already putting on the airs of a leader, which made those who knew the truth laugh at him.
The husband of this aunt was a technical backbone in the steel factory. He had a golden rice bowl, and even the real big leaders gave him some respect. She had never been afraid of anyone in this residential building. With her spicy personality, she had never lost a quarrel.
Li Jianmin didn't expect so many people to be watching. His face changed several times.
The women in the residential building were so gossipy. If this got out, it would be bad for his reputation.
He suppressed his anger and said, "No, this child came back and just talked back to me. I couldn't control my temper and scolded her a couple of words."
Li Chuchu was still in shock after almost being hit by the cup.
With tears in her eyes, she said aggrievedly, "I was just talking to Dad about the job. He said the family was in a difficult situation, that my younger brother needed to study and attend tutoring classes. So he sold the job that the factory promised me. I just asked a few more questions, and he got angry."
As she said this, she stole a cautious glance at Li Jianmin's expression, as if she was terrified of his oppression.
This made the aunt even more unhappy.
"Come on, are you really short of money? Look at the clothes your step - mom is wearing. It probably costs almost dozens of yuan. And look at the clothes you're wearing. You've been wearing them for years, right? They say they're short of money? That's just nonsense!"
"Once you have a step - mom, your own dad turns into a step - dad. This saying is really true. Humph, not only raising someone else's child, but also helping outsiders bully your own daughter. You're really putting a cuckold on yourself."
What kind of hat? Of course, it was a cuckold.
Although Li Chuan had changed his surname to Li, no matter how well Wu Li talked, he wasn't Li Jianmin's own flesh and blood!
If it weren't for the wrong timing, Li Chuchu would have wanted to applaud this aunt.
She was simply her most powerful assistant!
Stabbing Li Jianmin right in the heart with a soft knife!
Li Jianmin's face turned red and then white. When he looked at Li Chuchu, his face became gloomy.
Wu Li's face turned completely dark.
She hated these neighbors the most. They were so gossipy. Li Jianmin was already a suspicious man. With their instigation, Li Jianmin would get angry with her again.
It was all that little bitch Li Chuchu's fault. Why didn't she just die outside? Why did she come back?
Li Chuchu sobbed softly. A few aunts were comforting her beside her.
Grandma Hu said, "Kid, don't cry. If they really don't give you that job, go and make a fuss in the factory. Let your mom's former leaders judge. They're reasonable people."
These people were all smart. To solve the problem, they had to make a big deal out of it.
The immoral Li Jianmin's face darkened. Grandma Hu's son was the director of the production workshop in the factory. He had more influence than Li Jianmin.
This matter couldn't be exposed.
If it was, he wouldn't be able to hold his head up in the factory.
"Alright, alright, stop making a scene. I'll figure out a way about the job."
"You're really shameless. How could our Li family have a daughter like you?"
Li Jianmin scolded Li Chuchu a couple of words.
So this old man also knew what shame was.
A sudden inspiration flashed through Li Chuchu's mind. She had finally grasped her scumbag father's weakness.
She insisted, "No, I'll listen to Grandma. If I don't get the job, I'll go to the factory and make a fuss with the leaders!"
When Li Jianmin heard this, he almost fainted.
How could Sheng Lan, such a gentle person, raise such a willful and stubborn daughter!
He waved his hand. His face was full of annoyance. "Alright! I'll go and get the recommendation letter for you right now."
See? He could get it out.
It was probably a lie to Li Chuchu when he said he had sold it.
Everyone's looks at Li Jianmin became a bit strange.
When Wu Li saw Li Jianmin turn around and enter the house, her face changed. She quickly turned around and followed him.
If Li Jianmin really gave the recommendation letter to Li Chuchu, all her previous efforts would be in vain.
At this moment, Wu Li didn't care if she would anger him. She pounced on him and grabbed his hand. "Li Jianmin, didn't you promise to give this job to my younger brother?"
Li Jianmin glared at her. "Don't you see that this girl is about to make a fuss in my factory? If she really goes, the leaders will have a bad impression of me!"
Wu Li held Li Jianmin's hand tightly.
"No, it's just those people instigating her. Otherwise, how could a little girl dare to make a fuss? Let's just coax her first, and then just give her something to get rid of her later."
Li Jianmin was already getting impatient. Wu Li had always been gentle and obedient in front of him, like a dodder. Why was she being so unreasonable now?
"This matter has become such a big deal. All the neighbors are watching. If I still hold back the job, what will people think of me? And if it weren't for your stupid idea, would this have happened?"
Li Jianmin was extremely annoyed at the moment and shifted all the blame to Wu Li.
"I..."
Wu Li was in a complete mess. She couldn't come up with any idea for a moment. She just held on to Li Jianmin and refused to let go.
Seeing that more and more people were gathering to watch, Li Jianmin had to shake off her hand.
Wu Li took several steps back and hit the corner of the table with her lower back.
She almost cried out in pain.
Why?
Why should the thing she had worked so hard for be taken back just because that little bitch shouted a few words?
Wu Li was in the room, grinding her teeth in hatred.
...
Li Jianmin didn't notice that she was injured. He strode towards the door with the recommendation letter in his hand.
"Here."
When Li Chuchu saw her dad bring the recommendation letter, she was overjoyed. She took the recommendation letter. The two blanks in front of "Comrade" on the letter were still empty, and the official seal was stamped at the end.