Chapter 40 Chapter 40 Fu Mingjun every day...

Fu Mingjun was always in front of him, and Fu Xiuhuai felt a little annoyed. He had to throw out the time bomb.

The loving uncle generously said: "When Mingjun gets married, I will give him an apartment as a gift as a congratulations."

Fu Xiutong looked at his brother and couldn't help but feel moved: "Mingjun, look how much your uncle loves you!"

Fu Mingjun bit his cheek and said nothing.

If Zhang Meiying didn't know the inside story, she would probably be excited. However, even if she knew the inside story, she was still somewhat moved. Even if Fu Xiuhuai wanted Mingjun to move out, he would have to give him something.

"His uncle is really kind-hearted." Zhang Meiying knew very well how important an apartment was, so she agreed to it on behalf of her son first.

Fu Mingjun was furious at his uncle's hypocritical behavior, but he couldn't vent his anger. "No, I don't want your house even when I get married."

Fu Xiuhuai said calmly, "Okay, you're ambitious. Since Mingjun is interested in getting married, the family has to hurry up and arrange things for you. Thank you for your hard work, sister-in-law."

Fu Mingjun: “…???”

How did I get involved in this?

Lin Wan caught a glimpse of Fu Mingjun's expression and thought to herself that he was no match for his uncle.

But the past is gone with the wind. If he really falls in love and gets married and settles down, maybe it would be a good thing.

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The old couple of the Fu family and Zhang Meiying were most concerned about this matter. After a little inquiry, they came across many people introducing potential partners.

Fu Mingjun is tall and handsome, and comes from a wealthy family. He has no faults in his eyes, and there is a long line of people who are willing to meet him.

On Sunday, Zhang Meiying dragged her son out for a blind date, looking like she was determined to solve the problem in a swift and decisive manner. Lin Wan, who was teasing her daughter at home, took a second look at her. This sister-in-law was really anxious.

Pushing the stroller around the villa area, Lin Wan was just thinking about taking Doudou to see the outside world from time to time. She had only taken a few steps when she met her neighbor He Yanni.

"Oh, Doudou has grown a little bit, so cute!" He Yanni was the most exaggerated. Every time she saw the child, she would praise him. She would lean over to make the child grin, and then praise Lin Wan a few words, "This mother is different. You can't find such a young and beautiful mother in Jiangcheng."

Lin Wan scolded her a few times, then saw He Yanni rushing back, her face flushed and her whole body radiating heat. She casually asked, "Sister Yanni, are you coming back from the company or shopping?"

He Yanni loves to count the accounts of the transportation company and she also loves shopping. Her biggest hobby is making money and her other biggest hobby is spending money. She is inseparable from money.

However, He Yanni's next reply almost made Lin Wan drop her jaw in shock.

He Yanni: "No, shopping is boring, I went to catch someone cheating."

"Ahem..." Lin Wan's eyes widened. "Catch, catch an adulterer?"

Seeing Lin Wan's frightened expression, He Yanni knew she was mistaken: "It's not our Old Sun, hahahaha."

"Hehe..." Lin Wan smiled awkwardly. Sister Yanni only spoke half of her words, which made people think too much.

It turned out that He Yanni was accompanying her sister from her natal family to catch an adulterer. He Yanni's brother-in-law was promoted by Sun Hongbo and drove a truck in a transport team. He earned more money and lived a better life. Recently, he was found to be indecent outside. He Yanni and her sister were not willing to tolerate any wrongdoing, so they immediately found out the situation and were going to catch the adulterer!

He Yanni said angrily, "I was ready to fight. I kicked my brother-in-law... bah, that jerk twice, and then slapped that mistress twice! I was exhausted! But my sister was so disappointing. She said she would teach those two a lesson before entering the house, but when she got in, she saw that adulterer cuddling naked together, only to curse! So I had to fight!"

Lin Wan was stunned when she heard this. He Yanni was really capable.

He Yanni was still angry when she heard her brother-in-law mentioned that Sun Hongbo had known about this for a long time but had never mentioned it to her. He Yanni was so angry that she hurried back to settle the score.

"These stinky men know how to cover up for each other." He Yanni's own husband is relatively clean and doesn't go out to cause trouble, but she is irritated when she is covering up for her brother-in-law.

Lin Wan pushed the stroller and watched He Yanni leave angrily. When she returned to the Fu family villa, she saw Fu Xiuhuai sitting in the living room, having just put down the receiver.

"Just chatting with Mrs. Sun next door for a while?" Fu Xiuhuai was listening in all directions, talking about business on the phone, but his eyes were still fixed on the distance.

"Yeah." Lin Wan thought of the misunderstanding she had just made and wanted to laugh. "Sister Yanni said she was going to catch the adulterer, and I almost thought it was..."

Fu Xiuhuai curled his lips and said, "Brother Sun looks taller and stronger than anyone else, but he's actually the most afraid of his wife. I'm relieved about that."

"Yes." Lin Wan stuck out her tongue, a little embarrassed, "So she was the one who accompanied someone to catch the adulterer."

After mentioning catching an adulterer twice, Lin Wan suddenly remembered something. She had also experienced this kind of thing in her lost memories.

After letting her thoughts wander for a moment, Lin Wan noticed that Fu Xiuhuai's eyes moved strangely. It was obvious that they were thinking the same thing.

Lin Wan blinked, and couldn't help but wonder, "What was their reaction when I met Fu Mingjun and Song Yuzhen?"

It’s no wonder that Lin Wan was curious. She really had forgotten many important things, and as the person involved, she always felt that something was missing.

Thinking of what Fu Mingjun had mentioned briefly before, Lin Wan added, "I heard you were there at the time. Could it be that I got the news and went looking for you?"

But then he thought about it and it didn't make sense. If he really followed his own nature, he would have solved this matter on his own, and would not have asked Fu Mingjun's uncle to be the judge, like a primary school student filing a complaint.

Fu Xiuhuai was silent for a moment, then looked at Lin Wan and whispered, "I was the one who notified you to go."

Lin Wan looked up in shock, looking at Fu Xiuhuai, she couldn't believe that her uncle Fu Mingjun was willing to sacrifice his own family for the sake of justice.

She originally thought that if this kind of thing happened and it was between men, they would definitely help each other cover it up if they knew about it in advance, just like how Yanni's husband covered up for her brother-in-law.

"You, you are quite righteous." Lin Wan thought for a long time and came to this conclusion.

Fu Xiuhuai remained noncommittal: "I am motivated by selfish reasons."

This simple sentence shocked Lin Wan's heart. Horrible guesses flooded into her mind, but she threw them out in an instant. Impossible!

The man answered Lin Wan's other question: "You reacted calmly that day. You didn't cry or make a fuss, and you didn't even curse at them. You calmly asked them to put their clothes on, said you wanted to break up, and then went downstairs."

Lin Wan nodded, which seemed to be her own reaction.

Fu Xiuhuai said softly, "She didn't shed a single tear. She didn't seem to need any comfort at all."

Lin Wan chewed her tongue over these words, and for some reason, she seemed to hear a hint of regret.

It was Sunday, a day off, and Zhang Meiying and Fu Mingjun, who were out on blind dates, and Fu Xiutong, who was working overtime at the steel plant, were not at home. It was a rare occasion that Fu Xiuhuai was at home, so the dinner was quite lively.

Jiang Yueying was worried that her youngest son was neglecting his health because of his business, so she urged him to eat more vegetables. She added, "Mingjun is really getting older. I don't know if this blind date will work out. Anyway, I hope he doesn't end up like you and get married at 30."

Fu Xiuhuai smiled brightly: "Mom, don't worry, even if he wants to, my sister-in-law won't agree. At worst, I will keep an eye on it."

The old man and the old lady felt a little relieved after hearing this.

However, Lin Wan could sense some ill intentions in his voice. This uncle really wanted to get rid of Fu Mingjun as soon as possible.

Fu Xiuhuai had been too busy recently, so it was a rare day for him to be idle at home. He turned down various dinner parties and looked into each other's eyes with his daughter, seeing Doudou's joy.

"Are you really not going to discuss business today?" Lin Wan had long been accustomed to Boss Fu's busy schedule. The company had many projects, and nearly half of Jiangcheng's construction projects were in Fu Xiuhuai's hands. It would be abnormal if he were really idle.

After staying at home for most of the day, Lin Wan looked up at the wall clock and saw that it was already past three in the afternoon.

Fu Xiuhuai raised his eyebrows slightly: "I've turned them all down. I've roughly finalized a few projects, and I've also turned down all the remaining dinners. It's boring to eat and drink with a bunch of grown men."

Lin Wancai didn't believe it. She had heard many stories about bosses seeking pleasure, so she blurted out, "How can it be boring? I heard that the bigger the boss, the more dishonest he is and the best at having fun."

"I am me, they are them, we are different." Fu Xiuhuai resolutely drew a clear line between us.

"That's not necessarily true." Lin Wan somehow remembered the news she heard when she met He Yanni this afternoon. "Maybe you two will cover for each other."

The man leaning on the back of the sofa looked relaxed: "Then come to Kaihua and stare at me every day."

"No." Lin Wan thought about her stable job and was too lazy to go to Kaihua and stare at others. "If I really need to be stared at every day, I'll be exhausted before I die of anger."

She has never been a person who believes much in love. When dealing with the matter of Fu Mingjun and Song Yuzhen in the past, she cut the Gordian knot quickly. If she really meets someone who requires her to be suspicious and vigilant all the time, then it is better not to do it.

I thought so in my heart and said so out loud.

As soon as the words came out of her mouth, Lin Wan felt a little annoyed. What she said sounded wrong.

Fu Xiuhuai, however, listened carefully, and the smile on his lips grew wider as he listened: "Then I have to perform well, and don't let Comrade Lin Wan throw me away."

Lin Wan blushed and was too lazy to pay attention to him anymore.

Fu Mingjun's blind date lasted for several days, but it didn't make Zhang Meiying angry to death. It was true that her son had good conditions, but the blind date candidates she arranged were also carefully selected. They were good-looking and had good families. Her son didn't appreciate it. He was polite when meeting people, but behind their backs he just said that they were not suitable, he didn't like them, and he was unwilling to meet them. This almost made Zhang Meiying angry.

When Fu Xiutong's work at the steel mill slowed down a bit, Zhang Meiying started complaining, "You're so busy with work every day, why don't you at least pay attention to your son? If you keep wasting time like this, you'll really become a bachelor."

Fu Xiutong said that he was anxious, hoping that the boy would settle down and start a family as soon as possible. But he also said that he was not anxious, because after all, marriage was not a joke and one could not force someone to get married.

"Take your time to date. You can't expect to fall in love at first sight in three or four days and get married right away. These days are not like our time, where people value free love. Besides, look at his uncle, he got married at the age of thirty. Maybe Mingjun will surprise you in the future and bring you a girl."

Fu Xiutong tried to comfort his wife, but he didn't expect to comfort the horse's hoof, which made Zhang Meiying even more angry and her head hurt even more.

Zhang Meiying thought to herself: What's the surprise? I stole your son's girlfriend, what's the surprise?

***

Lin Wan heard about Fu Mingjun's blind date at the Fu family. Her mother-in-law Jiang Yueying was the most worried and kept talking about it every now and then. Lin Wan naturally did not express any opinion and did not participate in it. After all, her identity was embarrassing.

When I went to work on Monday, I saw the major workshops of the garment factory running smoothly and the workers coming and going busily. I thought of what I mentioned when chatting with Fu Xiuhuai yesterday.

A stable job has been the dream of people who grew up in this land for many years. When she was in junior high school, Lin Wan had been thinking about having a stable job, and now her wish has come true.

Thinking about it now, life seems to be flawless. I have a good stable job, a lovely daughter, and a husband who I got by chance. Although the beginning was too strange, to be fair, Fu Xiuhuai is mature and steady, considerate and thoughtful in every way, and there is almost no fault to be found in him.

Back at the factory, Lin Wan frequently contacted the representatives of the Hong Kong investors by fax, phone, and even on BBS. He Min knew that Jiangcheng Garment Factory did not have a proper design position, and from time to time she would give her opinions on the styles of the garment factory, thinking that they were too tacky and would do it herself.

As time went by, she began to love chatting with Lin Wan and consulting with her on clothing designs. As time went by, He Min discovered that Lin Wan, who worked in an office, was quite thoughtful.

"Lin Wan, the waistline and shoulder line you raised are positioned very well. It really makes the dress look much taller."

“The color combination is nice too.”

"The number and location of this wave of points are quite good."

He Minben only occasionally managed her boss's business in mainland China and was not greedy for credit. Later, when she submitted the clothing designs to Jiangcheng Garment Factory, she clearly mentioned Lin Wan and said that Lin Wan and she designed them together.

The red polka dot long skirt is specially designed with a high waistline, combined with the popular wide straps, it has a convex front and a curved back, showing the waist and shoulders, which is very charming.

Jiangcheng Garment Factory was worried about whether the skirt would be accepted by the people. It seemed a bit too much, so the factory held several meetings. The director, secretary, deputy director, and directors of major workshops and representatives of outstanding veteran workers discussed it over and over again, almost making He Min roll her eyes.

After get off work, Lin Wan went home and chatted with He Min on the BBS on her computer, and listened to her complaints.

He Min: "Let's not talk about anything else in your factory. This rule is terrible. They hold five, six, seven, or eight meetings to decide something. If they keep doing this, the situation will be ruined."

He Min's Mandarin is not very good. Her grandparents fled from the mainland to Hong Kong, but her grandchildren were born and raised in Hong Kong, so they did not have a good foundation in Mandarin. Now they are learning from Lin Wan, and they like to use all kinds of idioms and proverbs.

Lin Wan replied on this end: Just to be honest, it is indeed true.

Fortunately, the red polka-dot dress finally passed the meeting by a show of hands, reportedly a 9:8 margin. The factory was operational, and the new clothes were put on shelves in major department stores and high-rise buildings, where they became instant hits.

Qin Fang rushed into the factory office and said, "I heard that skirt sold out after just one or two days. Several shopping malls are out of stock."

Sister Yang was a little shy: "That skirt looks like it's showing a little bit here and there, and it's selling so well?"

After all, having experienced the period of strict crackdowns in the past, Sister Yang couldn't change her mindset. She always felt that it was too revealing and too revealing of her waist.

Qin Fang nodded vigorously. "That skirt is so pretty! It's not even as pretty as it on TV! I'm just waiting to get a spot in the factory employee internal purchase! I heard that during a previous meeting, Secretary He slammed the table and said it was immoral, but it was Deputy Director Wang who insisted on producing it."

After saying that, Qin Fang gave Lin Wan a thumbs up and said, "Our Wan Wan's designs are still the best! How come you can also design clothes?"

Lin Wan smiled and said, "It was designed by He Min. I just made some minor comments."

"Don't be so modest!" Qin Fang became excited and blurted out everything. "He Min's fax said that you two designed it together, and that Ms. Lin Wan gave many key suggestions. Listen, she's praising you! Besides, how long has she been working there, and how long have you been at the factory? You're so talented."

Lin Wan was so overwhelmed by Qin Fang's praise that she felt like a flower blooming. She was also very excited. She didn't expect that the skirt she helped design would sell so well.

The skirt was not only popular, it was almost sweeping Jiangcheng and even the surrounding cities.

This red skirt from Jiangcheng Garment Factory is full of highlights and is cleverly designed in every detail. It is more refined than other red skirts on the market. They are all red skirts, but you feel different when you put them on. This one from Jiangcheng Garment Factory makes you look taller and show off your waistline. Even fatter people will look plump when wearing it, without looking bloated. It truly plays to one's strengths and avoids one's weaknesses.

Department stores in nearby cities heard the news and started purchasing goods, which surprised the Jiangcheng Garment Factory. The name spread quickly and it became famous.

Lin Wan was praised by the factory loudspeaker for her collaborative design with the technical personnel of the Hong Kong business representatives, and was finally awarded a bonus of 100 yuan.

It's always a pleasure to get a bonus. Lin Wan immediately bought some candy and distributed it to her colleagues. Qin Fang and the others were also happy, but they still grumbled, "The factory is so stingy! That skirt must have sold so well, and they only gave you a hundred!"

Yan Shuqin took another look at the candies Lin Wan had given her. They were all high-quality, expensive candies from the mall, but she still put them in her pocket, ready to take them back for her grandson. She said, "Comrade Qin Fang, your ideological awareness is not good enough. Commendation from the factory is the greatest honor. Do you think a hundred yuan bonus is not enough?"

Qin Fang pouted and objected: "Sister Shuqin, what era is this now? No praise is as real as a bonus, right?"

When he asked the last two words to everyone in the factory office, they all burst into laughter.

Lin Wan was still satisfied with the bonus. It was the first time in history that the factory rewarded people for designing clothes.

That night, she went to a restaurant and bought some delicious dishes to add to the dinner made by Aunt Wang, and they were happy together.

Batch after batch of red polka-dot long skirts were produced and supplied to Jiangcheng. At the same time, they opened up the provincial market for the first time and were sold to other cities, becoming a hot topic at the time.

Lin Wan originally wanted to pay for the factory's internal purchasing quota, but unexpectedly she got one for free. The factory rewarded its meritorious employees, and Lin Wan was not asked to pay for the dozens of dollars.

After washing the long skirt, Lin Wan hung it in the closet. She planned to wear it when she went out on Sunday. He Yanni had asked her to go shopping.

Just as it was getting close to the end of the get off work day on Friday, Lin Wan finished her work and was reading a book while waiting for five o'clock, but was called into the office by Director Feng.

"Director Feng." Lin Wan entered the room and saw that Director Feng looked uneasy. She hurriedly asked, "What happened?"

"Something went wrong with the clothes we were selling at the factory. Many places started selling clothes like us. They were selling the same clothes as us. At first glance, they looked exactly the same."

Lin Wan's heart skipped a beat. This was indeed a bad thing. "What we sell is style and quality. Even if we put it in Hong Kong, it's not inferior. But the street vendors outside sell the same products, and the price is half of that. Who would buy from us?"

"That's right!" Director Feng had just heard the factory director mention this matter. After all, it had been affected. The factory's hard-earned sales had also been reduced. "This matter can't be discussed openly in the factory. I'm worried that it will affect the workers' enthusiasm for production. But we need to find someone smart to work with us to come up with a solution. You should also think about it."

It rains a lot in Jiangcheng in early summer. When Lin Wan came out of Feng Tianjiao's office, she caught a glimpse of the coming storm, but the rain never fell. After get off work, Lin Wan wandered around the nearby stalls and saw that the clothes that the garment factory had recently designed and produced carefully had been copied. The red polka-dot skirt was different from those on the market. Lin Wan had repeatedly discussed the design details with the Hong Kong business representatives, and they had a 90% similarity. There were only slight differences in the waistline design, which were not easy to notice without careful observation.

This red polka-dot skirt from the garment factory costs 65 yuan in the department store, but only 15 yuan on the street stall. The price difference is obvious, so the business is quite good.

However, if you look closely, you will find that the quality difference between the two is huge. The best materials used in clothing factories are soft and skin-friendly, while the ones sold on street stalls are prickly to the touch, not to mention the feeling of wearing them. It makes you feel uncomfortable just thinking about it.

After buying one at a street stall and taking it home to study, Lin Wan opened her closet when she got home and saw the red polka-dot skirt she bought at the factory hanging inside. The two red skirts hung together, showing a deep red style. At first glance, they really looked exactly the same.

When Fu Xiuhuai got home and saw Lin Wan holding two red dresses, he said casually, "You like them so much, why did you buy two of the same at once?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he realized something was wrong: "But the material looks completely different."

Lin Wan looked up happily: "Did you figure it out?"

"I didn't notice it at first glance, but I saw it after a second look." Fu Xiuhuai hadn't seen Lin Wan wear this skirt yet, but he saw her stretching it out so he could take a closer look. He couldn't help but laugh, "Why don't you put it on and see for yourself? That way you can see it more clearly."

Lin Wan: “…”

But thinking about it, it was easiest to notice the difference on her upper body, so Lin Wan immediately went to the bathroom to change clothes.

Lin Wan was born with fair skin, and her fair and tender skin was set off by the bright red long skirt, making her look even more charming. The wide belt wrapped around her neck, showing her beautiful shoulder and neck lines, like a butterfly flapping its wings. The high waistline lengthened her tall figure, making her posture graceful and attractive.

Fu Xiuhuai's eyes moved slightly as he looked at the woman dancing like a red butterfly, without saying a word.

Lin Wan turned around and showed him the details: "Take a look at these two skirts. Do you think there's a big difference between them? If I were to sell them, what's the acceptable price difference?"

After all, this guy is an old hand who has been in the business world for many years, so it’s always a good idea to listen to his advice.

Fu Xiuhuai's deep gaze dimmed when he touched the back of the skirt: "There's no need to wear this skirt. It looks too... What's behind it?"

When Lin Wan turned around, she revealed a large backless design on the back. This is clearly the most fashionable and cool clothing design in Hong Kong!

Lin Wan realized for the first time that Fu Xiuhuai was really an old-fashioned person!

"Hong Kong City isn't that great, it's really a mess." The man couldn't imagine how many eyes Lin Wan would attract if she walked on the street wearing such a large backless dress.

"If you don't understand, forget it." Lin Wan glanced at Fu Xiuhuai, holding the cheap skirt from the street stall and preparing to go next door to find He Yanni for reference. "What do you men know? Women understand women! Sister Yanni will definitely like it!"

"He Yanni is even more terrifying. Besides, she is busy dealing with housework." Fu Xiuhuai was sitting at the back of the chair. Upon hearing this, he leaned over and grabbed Lin Wan, pulling her arm and leading her back.

"That's right." Lin Wan almost forgot that she was busy catching an adulterer.

It's just that Fu Xiuhuai's strength was too strong, and he brought Lin Wan straight into his arms. Lin Wan, with her beautiful back exposed, pressed against the man's warm chest. Under her soft red skirt were the man's suit pants, which were stiff.