Chapter 17: Extortion

"Well, then, Auntie, we will go to the cafeteria first. You should also quickly deliver the food."

When Director Liu saw that the old lady looked worried again, he knew what she was thinking and said hurriedly.

"Okay, then go ahead." The old lady waved her hand and told them to go.

After they walked away, Director Liu introduced himself to Zhao Sihai.

"This is Secretary Wang's mother. She's a nice person, but she likes to urge you to get married. But you don't need to worry about that."

Zhao Sihai smiled and nodded, also a little surprised, "The secretary is still unmarried."

Director Liu put his fist to his lips and coughed, then said with a wry smile, "Our secretary has dedicated himself to the party. We must also learn from this spirit of dedication."

Zhao Sihai raised his eyebrows, as if there was some hidden secret, but he didn't ask.

The few of them chatted and laughed as they walked to the cafeteria.

During the meal, the agricultural technician Lao Liu suddenly asked, "Comrade Sihai, I saw that you were very skilled in repairing the tractor this morning. Can you repair other machines?"

Zhao Sihai looked up at him, "What machine is that?"

"The carding machine in the textile mill, right?"

Zhao Sihai thought about it and didn't give a definite answer. "I didn't see the situation, so I can't say."

Old Liu's eyes lit up. "That's fine. When you have time, I'll take you there to have a look. It's Qingyang County."

Zhao Sihai naturally did not refuse and nodded in agreement.

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Nanyang Village.

Ruoqiao smiled as she looked at Mrs. Zhao, who had finally come to her house to call for an explanation in such a rage.

"Mom, why are you here?"

When Mrs. Zhao saw Ruoqiao's face, she wanted to tear it apart.

However, ever since the drugging incident, she has become somewhat wary of Ruoqiao.

At least they won't do anything, to avoid any physical contact or poisoning.

She said gloomily, "Why, as a mother, I can't come to my son's land? Are you hoping that I will never come to your house again in my life?"

Ruoqiao was not angry either, and looked helpless.

"Mom, we never thought of that. What a coincidence! I just wanted to go to the big house."

In the past, when Qiao spoke softly, she felt that she could just do whatever she wanted.

Now, listening to Ruoqiao's gentle voice, her whole blood immediately became alert.

"What are you doing in the big house? Are you planning to cause trouble again?"

Ruoqiao was even more helpless and sighed, "Mom, what can I do wrong? We are all family. I was helpless before, but I won't do that in the future. We invited people to dinner yesterday and received some gifts. We also bought some things when we added to the new house, so we wanted to send some to the big house."

When Mrs. Zhao heard about treating guests, she was furious, but when she heard about bringing things to the main house, she immediately narrowed her eyes and calmed down.

"What the hell? Don't just move some garbage into the big house to show your filial piety." She said this in a mocking tone.

However, Ruoqiao didn't mind at all and still smiled good-naturedly.

"Mom, wait a minute, I'll get it."

But Mrs. Zhao waited until she turned around, left the gate and walked towards the kitchen, then she hurried into the yard.

Seeing the small courtyard that was only one-third the size of the big house, and the mud house that had been renovated but was still a bit dilapidated, Mrs. Zhao curled her lips and felt a little better.

Ruo Qiao came out with a basket, "Mom, here is a bottle of Maotai, sent by Hai Ge's friend, for Dad and Third Brother to drink in their spare time. Five pounds of meat for everyone to try, and malted milk, also sent by Hai Ge's friend, to nourish your body."

Mrs. Zhao had a sullen look on her face at first, but when she saw the things in the basket, her eyes lit up.