On the way back,
Shen Yanshan probed tactfully, asking Li Chuchu, "Did anything happen today?"
Li Chuchu was preoccupied with how to deal with Grandma Li and the others, so she casually perfunctorily replied, "It's nothing. Just a minor thing."
Shen Yanshan nodded and said no more.
The journey was uneventful, but Li Chuchu soon regretted her words.
For the rest of the day, Shen Yanshan didn't say a single word to her.
When she asked him something, he would only reply with a nonchalant "um" and then ignore her and get busy with other things.
Li Chuchu looked at the tightly closed door in confusion. "Why do you think he's suddenly in a bad mood?"
System: [Maybe men have their off - days every month? Surveys show that men are more likely to be talkative in bed. Host, why don't you give it a try?]
Li Chuchu: … Is this system still a proper one after the update?
Forget it. She'd better focus on her own matters first.
In the middle of the night,
The door opened softly.
A tall figure silently stood beside Li Chuchu, staring at her intently with burning eyes full of intense possessiveness.
The ambiguous atmosphere in the room made one inevitably think of certain indescribable things.
Shen Yanshan noticed the slightly open collar of Li Chuchu's pajamas and the gently heaving snow - white softness. His eyes darkened.
He gently tilted Li Chuchu's chin with his fingers. The abyss in his eyes seemed to devour Li Chuchu countless times. It was not until Li Chuchu sensed the threat, frowned slightly, and let out a soft whimper that Shen Yanshan relaxed his movements a bit.
He leaned close to Li Chuchu's ear and whispered, "Li Chuchu, if you lie to me again next time, it won't be this easy."
…
The next day,
Grandma Li got up full of energy.
Although she had said so yesterday, Cousin was still a bit unsure. "We don't have any connections. Can we meet the leader? Maybe we should just ask Jianmin to talk to them."
Grandma Li flatly refused.
She wasn't senile. This matter shouldn't involve her son.
"Jianmin, you don't need to interfere in this today. All you need to do is take me to the entrance of Lotus Factory and then act as if you don't know me. Then we'll create a ruckus at the entrance when there are a lot of people. Old man, if things go wrong, I'll lie down there. You should call the police immediately. We'll make the factory pay a price."
"Cousin, you'll charge to the front with me. As long as we make enough of a ruckus, the leader surely won't just sit back and do nothing."
"A Tian, you'll keep watch. You're young and fast. If you sense something's wrong, come and inform us right away. Jianmin said that there will be a leader from outside coming to the factory for an inspection today. If we can't meet the factory director, we'll find that leader."
Grandma Li was like a general planning the duties of each person.
Ma Tian rubbed his hands eagerly, full of enthusiasm. "Sure thing!"
His mother had told him yesterday that Auntie had promised that as long as Li Chuchu married into the Qian family, the job would be his! And he wouldn't have to start as a temporary worker.
If he could really work in the steel factory, the unit would allocate a housing unit to him in the future. He could live in the city like his cousin and marry a city girl!
It was a bet. If he won, he could turn his bicycle into a motorcycle.
As long as he pulled Li Chuchu down, he'd have everything!
Thinking of this, Ma Tian was as excited as if he had taken a shot of adrenaline. He couldn't wait to pack Li Chuchu up and send her to the Qian family right away.
He thought the same as his mother: Women shouldn't work. They should stay at home to take care of their husbands and children. Li Chuchu was wrong, and he was just setting her on the right path.
The malice between people often comes out of nowhere. Sometimes it's just because of a single word, and sometimes it's just because of a false interest relationship.
Wu Li stood aside, finding it funny to watch them plotting against Li Chuchu. Grandma Li was calculating every move regarding her own granddaughter.
But it wasn't her business. If this plan succeeded, Grandma Li would surely get back the money in Li Chuchu's hands.
She could just reap the benefits.
She turned around and entered the kitchen, humming a song while making breakfast.
…
A group of people rushed to the entrance of Lotus Factory.
As soon as Grandma Li saw the grand factory gate, she thought it was really imposing.
Auntie was in a dilemma when she saw the guards at the gate. "How can we meet the leader? Will they let us in?"
Grandma Li proudly gave Cousin a tip. "Later, I'll start wailing. You scold Li Chuchu for being heartless beside me. There are so many people here. If we create a ruckus, we'll surely succeed. Just wait. It won't be long before a leader comes to invite us in."
Cousin nodded repeatedly. "You're really brave and well - informed. Otherwise, we'd be too scared to say a word at the factory gate."
They had never seen so many people in the village!
She felt intimidated just looking at the gate.
Grandma Li felt a surge of pride. "Of course."
Of course, her mouth was no joke. No one in the village dared to go against her. Her son's job was obtained by her own pleading at the town government.
Grandma Li seized the opportunity, stood there, and wailed at the top of her voice. "Oh, everyone, come and judge! I worked so hard to raise my granddaughter, but after she got a job in the factory, she turned her back on her relatives. She ran away with some dubious men outside. She doesn't care about an old woman like me!"
The wailing took effect soon.
Many people curiously looked at Grandma Li. A middle - aged woman, feeling sorry for them, stepped forward and asked which department her granddaughter was in. She said she could go and tell someone for her.
Grandma Li was overjoyed when she saw someone talking to her. She quickly wiped away her tears and snot and said, "My granddaughter's name is Li Chuchu. She works in the broadcasting room. The family arranged a marriage for her, but she hooked up with some dubious people. I don't have any big demands. I just hope she can go back and get married and live a stable life. Please help me tell your leader. Thank you so much."
It had to be said that she really looked pitiful.
However, when that person heard that she was Li Chuchu's relative, a strange look flashed across their face, and then they turned around and left. When the others heard what she said, they also showed expressions of amusement.
They were just watching the show.
The news about the factory director's son had spread throughout the factory yesterday. Li Chuchu was already married. That old woman from the Li family wanted to sell her granddaughter for a high bride - price!
Come on. Who could afford to support such an old woman?
If they were Li Chuchu, they wouldn't dare to recognize such a relative either!
Moreover, was Li Chuchu really raised by her?
Li Chuchu's mother was so capable. Would the inheritance she left behind be small? How could this old woman raise her?
This old hag was really good at twisting the truth.
The crowd began to whisper. "She's so vicious! She's forcing her granddaughter into a corner just to get the bride - price."
"Exactly. She's such a shameless old hag."
They cast disdainful looks at these people.