Su Youli is forced to marry as a substitute, suppressing her true nature to become the obedient replacement that satisfies Li Tingxi—servicing him in bed at night and working tirelessly by day.
...Chapter 81 Angry but Unable to Speak Out
The man screamed in pain, his face turning deathly pale, clutching his finger, which he didn't know if it was broken, and hopping around on the spot.
"Deputy Factory Director!" The other man was startled. Seeing Li Tingxi's intimidating demeanor, he didn't dare to step forward to help. He could only support the deputy factory director and comfort him, "Your finger is so swollen... Is it broken? Let's go to the hospital quickly!"
The deputy factory director was naturally unwilling to give up. He shouted and cursed at Li Tingxi but dared not use force. He even thought of calling security, but was interrupted by Miss Zhao, who said, "What are you shouting for? Haven't you embarrassed yourself enough?"
Miss Zhao blinked her beautiful, bright eyes, her gaze lingering on Li Tingxi's handsome face. She was so captivated by his good looks that her legs went weak, and everyone else seemed invisible to her. "Manager Chen, you should hurry and take the deputy factory director to the hospital. Today's inspection is just me... and this new worker is enough."
Su Youling raised an eyebrow and glanced at Li Tingxi.
To be honest, that face and that figure are incredibly attractive to women. Even if Li Tingxi really steps down and stops being the CEO, he'd still be a top star just by relying on his looks.
"As for this woman... she's clumsy and looks stupid. Our factory values real skills, not how you seduce men with your looks." Miss Zhao glanced at Su Youling. Her beautiful face and natural wild aura couldn't help but arouse jealousy.
Su Youling silently met the unfriendly gaze, not missing the intense stare that Zhao was giving Li Tingxi.
Li Tingxi's work clothes today were similar to those of a first-level worker in the factory, but there were still quite a few differences in the details. It can only be said that this Miss Zhao was blinded by lust and was completely unfamiliar with the factory's internal system, which is why she mistook Li Tingxi for a worker.
Zhao Shi...
In a ceramics factory, those who can be respectfully addressed as "master" are at least highly skilled industry professionals with advanced certificates, extensive experience, and impressive resumes.
This Miss Zhao probably doesn't even know which way to turn the potter's wheel, does she?
Even the deputy factory director bowed and scraped to her; it seemed this young lady was the most well-connected person in the factory.
"So this is the famous Master Zhao. Xiao Li and I are both new frontline workers and don't know the leadership." Su Youling spoke with a strong rural accent, which instantly lowered her beauty by several levels, and Miss Zhao's gaze towards her was no longer so hostile.
The deputy factory manager also started cursing, but after being given a cold look by Li Tingxi, he immediately stopped uttering a word and was dragged out by Manager Chen.
"Pah! Look at that girl surnamed Zhao, all infatuated! If it weren't for her father being the company president, who would even bother with this good-for-nothing who can't even walk past a man!" The deputy factory director cursed as he walked. Manager Chen couldn't help but glance at him. "Aren't you the same as her? Your eyes were practically glued to that woman's chest just now. No wonder you got beaten up!"
"Hiss! Who the hell are you on?" The deputy factory manager shuddered at the thought of Li Tingxi's chilling gaze. "When did the factory hire such a monster?! Fire him immediately! Fire him!"
Manager Chen shook his head slightly, without saying anything.
Those two didn't look like ordinary people. Only these two lustful people couldn't see that they were not good people, and they still insisted on going up to them to make trouble.
In the factory, Zhao Xinning, with a smile on her face, grabbed Li Tingxi, deliberately keeping Su Youling away, and dragged him along, making all sorts of suggestive remarks, playing the unspoken rules of the workplace with great skill. Li Tingxi's face darkened as he listened, and he almost lost his temper on the spot several times.
Su Youling quickly shook her head, signaling him not to act impulsively.
This person is a big fish; following her will be the fastest way to reel out the information they want.
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To make things easier for Li Tingxi, Su Youling tactfully moved aside and mingled with the workers, which made Li Tingxi's expression even more sour.
She's quite generous, deliberately letting other women flirt with her husband!
I have to teach her a lesson when I get back.
Miss Zhao was immediately displeased to see that Li Tingxi only had eyes for Su Youling's seductive face. Her gaze shifted, and she saw Master Li in the brick-making area placing the bricks onto the wheel of the potter's wheel and turning the wheel.
Master Li's knife-slicing technique was clean, neat, and beautiful, making it a perfect opportunity to show off.
"Brother Li, have you ever learned pottery?" Zhao Xinning asked.
Li Tingxi shook his head.
“Then I’ll teach you the technique of trimming the clay.” Zhao Xinning walked proudly to Master Li’s side and tried to snatch the knife. “If you want to tell whether a potter is good or bad, you can tell by looking at this process. I learned this skill from a master.”
Master Li glanced at her hesitantly, "This blade is really sharp, unlike the models you play with in the office. Master Zhao, why don't you take this handsome guy to the office and play with him slowly?"
Tao's journey to this point embodies the hard work and dedication of countless people, and he truly doesn't want to see everyone's efforts wasted in the hands of an outsider.
Zhao Xinning immediately shoved Master Li in displeasure, "Don't think you can act tough with me just because you're older. I'm a disciple of Master Hong! He was a master pottery artist who came from Mr. Ai's school. Who do you think you are?"
Master Li was about to persuade him when Su Youling suddenly walked over and stood quietly next to Li Tingxi. "Master Zhao is so talented at such a young age. I really want to broaden my horizons!"
Zhao Xinning hesitated for a moment, holding the knife. She had never been on the front lines before, and usually just played with models and pretended to be a child. But now, with so many eyes watching, especially this woman's provocation, which concerned whether she could stand out in front of the handsome man, she immediately agreed.
"Then let me show you greenhorns a thing or two." Zhao Xinning winked at Li Tingxi. "Brother Li, I'll give you the finished product, and we'll have a meal together."
Li Tingxi: "No..."
Su Youling pinched Li Tingxi and said with a smile, "Okay, little Li is from the countryside and has never seen the world. He will definitely broaden his horizons by following Master Zhao."
Zhao Xinning beamed with joy.
Li Tingxi's face was ashen. He secretly squeezed Su Youling's small hand, punishing her like kneading dough. "Mrs. Li, don't go too far."
It was rare to see Li Tingxi get his comeuppance, and Su Youling was overjoyed. She casually comforted him, "What's wrong with reluctantly using your beauty to catch this big fish in the act?"
"You!" Li Tingxi was both angry and amused, but looking at her lively expression, even the fading scar on her brow bone seemed vivid, so he stopped being angry. "Do whatever makes you happy."
He hadn't seen her smile so contentedly in a long time, so he figured he might as well play along and try to make his wife happy.
Su Youling found him very strange, but she was too lazy to investigate further. Her gaze fell on the clumsy Zhao Xinning. Just from the moment she made her move, she could tell that she was an amateur who only knew theory and no practice.
Mr. Li, who was standing nearby, tried to stop her several times, but Zhao Xinning glared at him fiercely. The other workers seemed used to it and dared not say anything.
As Zhao Xinning made another cut, the freshly unmolded clay lost its edges and became like a doll with a missing arm, devoid of any beauty. Master Li's eyes reddened with heartache. "Stop! You...you little girl, don't ruin my work."