Qin Huairu Gradually Reveals Her True Nature, Yi Zhonghai Worries Unnecessarily

After hearing Qin Huairu's words, Jia Zhangshi finally understood.

Her future days truly wouldn't be easy.

"You, you're sure you don't want to follow Lin Zhen?"

Qin Huairu sighed, "Mom, what are you thinking? Do you think I can compare to Lou Xiao'e, that lady from a good family? You know how much Lin Zhen dotes on Lou Xiao'e. Would he abandon the mother of his four sons and take a liking to me instead? I just want to borrow his money!"

Jia Zhangshi pouted, "Then you should have told me beforehand!"

"I didn't expect you to abandon Dongxu and follow me!"

"Oh! I forgot about Dongxu! You, you should go to bed early, I need to go to the hospital!"

Jia Zhangshi got up and rushed out.

Qin Huairu quickly stopped her, "Wait, Mom!"

"What is it?"

"Since you're back, just rest well tonight. Half of your face is still swollen. If Dongxu sees it, he'll worry. I'll have Silly Zhu go."

"Will Silly Zhu be willing? I just scolded him this morning."

"It's fine, he's Silly Zhu after all. Just don't scold him anymore from now on."

At this moment, Silly Zhu was in his room, listening to the radio and drinking alone.

As soon as he saw Qin Huairu, his face broke into a smile.

"Oh, Sister Qin, have you eaten? Want to join me?"

There were two metal lunchboxes on the table.

One was fried peanuts, and the other was scrambled eggs with scallions.

However, they were both half-full, leftovers Silly Zhu had brought back from the cafeteria.

"Why are you drinking alone? Where's Yushui?" Qin Huairu asked calmly.

"She went to a classmate's house and isn't coming back tonight. Why? Do you need her for something?"

"I need you. Can you help?" Her expression softened slightly.

Silly Zhu patted his chest and smirked.

"Sister Qin's command is my honor!"

Qin Huairu chuckled.

"Stop joking. Go to the hospital and watch Dongxu for the night. Go on!"

As she spoke, she moved to take away the two lunchboxes and the half-steamed bun.

Silly Zhu immediately protested, quickly placing his hands on the lunchboxes.

"You can't do that, Sister Qin. Isn't your mother-in-law watching him tonight? I have to work tomorrow!"

"It won't affect your work. Dongxu needs to sleep soundly tonight. You just need to guard against any accidents. There's an empty bed next to him, so you can sleep there."

"Then, then, that still doesn't work. What am I supposed to do there?"

"Are you going or not!"

Qin Huairu deliberately put on a fierce expression, staring intently at Silly Zhu.

Silly Zhu immediately deflated.

"Alright, alright! I'll go, I'll go. At least let me finish my meal!"

"Eat what! You're already so fat and still eating? Bang Geng and Xiao Dang haven't eaten yet. I'll wash the lunchboxes and bring them to you at the factory tomorrow."

"That's fine, hehe, thank you, Sister Qin, for washing the lunchboxes for me!"

Silly Zhu put on his cotton coat and hurried off to the hospital.

Seeing that Qin Huairu had brought back two dishes and half a white flour steamed bun, Jia Zhangshi's stomach rumbled.

"Where did these dishes come from?"

"They're Silly Zhu's. Bang Geng, Xiao Dang, come and eat quickly. Mom, you should eat too."

Jia Zhangshi chuckled awkwardly, "I... I already ate at the hospital. I won't eat. Let the children eat first."

"It's okay, Mom. Let the children eat the steamed bun. You can have the mixed-flour steamed bun with the dishes."

Jia Zhangshi said happily, "Okay! Let's eat together, my daughter-in-law. Since Dongxu won't be working anymore, you need to keep a close eye on Silly Zhu's lunchboxes."

"Don't worry, Bang Geng can go get them directly then."

As soon as Jia Zhangshi saw the delicious food, her expression changed completely.

When it came to eating, she was number one in the entire Siheyuan.

She was plump and fair-skinned, even fatter than Liu Haizhong.

Lin Zhen had just finished his meal and was outside with his four sons, pointing out the stars in the sky.

Seeing Silly Zhu run out in a hurry.

He couldn't help but laugh, "Silly Zhu, going to the hospital?"

"Huh? That's amazing! How did you know?"

"Aunt Jia hasn't left the house yet, so someone has to cover at the hospital. You're the great guy of the courtyard, you must be going to help a family in need."

"Heh heh heh, I'll help if I can. I can't chat anymore, I have to go quickly."

After Silly Zhu left, Lou Xiao'e chuckled, "You really can't praise Silly Zhu."

Lin Zhen said, "He likes to hear others praise him. To get praised, he's willing to sacrifice himself and his family. Everyone in the courtyard knows his personality. Actually, he knows it himself. There's nothing he can do, he just likes being in that state."

The next day was Saturday.

After working this day, it would be time to rest.

Director Yang handed the matter of Jia Dongxu's work injury over to Deputy Director Li.

Deputy Director Li went to the workshop to understand the situation from the production supervisor.

If production was interrupted, a new person would have to be brought in as a replacement.

After all, Jia Dongxu would not be able to work again.

But considering Jia Dongxu's family situation.

The organization decided to let Jia Dongxu's wife, Qin Huairu, take over her husband's position.

Since Qin Huairu was close to giving birth, the higher-ups granted a few months' grace period.

If production was not delayed during this period, and Qin Huairu could eventually come to work, the matter would be settled.

Otherwise, Jia Dongxu would be considered to have been laid off early.

Their conversation was overheard by Yi Zhonghai.

Yi Zhonghai's heart stirred.

If Qin Huairu could take over Jia Dongxu's job.

Then there would still be hope for someone to support him in his old age, and the six years of nurturing wouldn't be a loss.

He quickly went over and guaranteed, "Deputy Director Li, Supervisor, Jia Dongxu's position will absolutely not have any disruption in production. Please rest assured, leaders!"

Deputy Director Li narrowed his eyes and smiled, "You are Jia Dongxu's master, Comrade Yi Zhonghai, an eighth-level fitter, aren't you?"

"Yes, that's me."

"Alright then, the production issue for Jia Dongxu's position will be handed over to you. If production is delayed, Qin Huairu will not be able to work. It will be your responsibility!"

Actually, Deputy Director Li was just saying that. He liked to give people a sense of pressure.

The decision to let Qin Huairu take over Jia Dongxu's position had already been made by the higher-ups.

Even if production was delayed by a few days, Qin Huairu's position would still be kept for her.

But the bystander sees clearly, while the concerned are confused.

Yi Zhonghai took it seriously, thinking that if the output couldn't be met, Jia Dongxu would really be laid off early.

"Please rest assured, Deputy Director Li, I will definitely be able to guarantee the output for Jia Dongxu's position."

The workshop supervisor said, "Just guaranteeing Jia Dongxu's position isn't enough. You also have to maintain your own position's output."

"Okay! Please rest assured, I can maintain it!"

It must be said that as an eighth-level fitter, Yi Zhonghai, the First Uncle, had rich work experience and high production efficiency.

But if he were really asked to do two jobs, he couldn't guarantee production.

The reason he dared to make such a guarantee was that he already had someone in mind.

After Deputy Director Li left, Yi Zhonghai found Lin Zhen.

"Little Lin, I need to tell you something."

"Oh, First Uncle? What is it?"

"Your workload has significantly decreased after being promoted to engineer. It's really enviable."

Lin Zhen smiled slightly, thinking, What game is he playing now, trying to flatter me?

"Sigh, no job is easy. The pressure as an engineer is high. It's not like you guys who don't worry, just focus on the work."

"Hahaha, all in all, it's still easier than us, with much more freedom in terms of time."

"That's true. As long as everyone's craftsmanship meets the standards, I'll be much more relaxed."

"Yes, so, can you do Old Yi a favor?"

Lin Zhen narrowed his eyes and smiled slightly, "Old Yi, we're old friends, no need for beating around the bush. Just say it directly, what is it?"

Yi Zhonghai smiled slightly, "You're a smart person, so I won't say everything explicitly. The factory has decided to let Qin Huairu take over Jia Dongxu's position, but she has to wait until after she gives birth, which is probably three months from now. During this period, the production for Jia Dongxu's position must keep up..."

"Hold on a second!"

Lin Zhen interrupted Yi Zhonghai and asked with a slight smile, "First Uncle, what does this have to do with me?"