"Haha, Gu, Gu! I don't even know how to respond to what you just said!"

Bai Jianguo suddenly laughed without any expression. He pointed at Gu Shi and burst into laughter, showing that he admired Gu Shi to some extent.

However, after he finished speaking, he changed his initial suggestion.

"I just want my daughter to stay with you. I know you're married and have a daughter, but!"

Ignoring Gu Shi's already grim expression, he forcefully pulled Bai Lili, who was about to cry, out of the room.

“I think my daughter has a chance too. She’s young, beautiful, and has never had children. She’s better than any of the women you marry from your village! Don’t you agree?”

Bai Lili's tears were welling up in her eyes, as if they could fall at any moment if Gu Shi said no.

Gu Shi, of course, lived up to expectations and replied very firmly and confidently: "Mr. Bai, I understand what you mean, but I'm very sorry, I can only say I'm sorry!"

He bowed to Bai Jianguo, which was considered an answer to Bai Jianguo's question, and he also declined very politely.

Xiao Zhang's heart was bleeding. It was outrageous that their boss could refuse such a beautiful girl as Miss Bai!

However, Xiao Zhang then remembered their boss's wife. The boss was already married. No, the real person should be the big boss in front of them!

Bai Jianguo stared intently at Gu Shi without saying a word.

The smile that was just on his lips has now vanished.

Bai Lili, who was standing next to him, could no longer hide her sorrow. Tears rolled down her cheeks, and she cried out in a pitiful manner.

And she was crying as she ran toward the door, as if she couldn't bear the blow and had to get out of the room.

Bai Jianguo snorted coldly: "So you just reject me like that? Without even thinking about it?"

Gu Shi still respected him and instructed Xiao Zhang to go out and find someone quickly.

However, Old Mrs. Bai glared at him angrily, and then, trembling, she tried to get up to go find Bai Lili.

"Madam Bai, please don't worry, my men will keep a close eye on Miss Bai."

Bai Jianguo quickly stepped forward to help the old lady up: "Yes, Mother, don't cause trouble. When we find Xiaoli, we'll need to find you. Just sit here and relax!"

After much persuasion, Grandma Bai finally sat down on the sofa, looking even more annoyed with Gu Shi.

However, Gu Shi wouldn't impulsively agree to Bai Jianguo's proposal because of these minor issues.

“Mr. Bai, I know you mean well and want to help my brick factory, but I can't help it. My wife is very important to me, and I really can't agree to your request!”

After Gu Shi finished speaking respectfully, he bowed deeply, which was already a great show of respect.

Bai Jianguo didn't say much. With a dark face, he threw down a sentence and left with the old lady.

"Since you're so ungrateful, then just wait for your brick factory to shut down!"

After the person left, Gu Shi wondered if someone as capable as Bai Jianguo might also be eyeing the jade restaurant.

If that were the case, he would have essentially destroyed the fruits of their labor.

The two of them had finally managed to establish themselves in Xinshi City, were they really going to leave now?

Gu Shi felt very sad. He felt that he was just an ordinary citizen and could never possibly fight against these capitalists.

He started smoking again, but he hadn't smoked in the office yet. Lin Qingyu would be coming here, and he didn't want her to smell the cigarette smoke, which she didn't like.

Gu Shi, holding the cigarette case, walked over to the other side of the bricks.

The yard was full of bricks, with red and gray bricks neatly stacked, which looked quite pleasing to the eye.

However, behind this beautiful pile of bricks are defective products that Gu Shi could easily crush with a gentle squeeze.

Gu Shi smoked one cigarette after another, as if trying to catch up on all the cigarettes he had missed over the years.

He seemed to want the bad things he had just experienced to disappear with the smoke as he finished his cigarette.

Sometimes Gu Shi hated his face, but at other times he was also grateful for it.

I hate being born this way, always getting into trouble I shouldn't be in, whether it was the Wu Lili before or the Bai Lili now.

He smoked for a long time, but no one came to find him.

Gu Shi had gotten used to it; he really had gotten used to it. The brick factory hadn't been busy for a long time.

There haven't been any documents he needs to sign in the office for a long time; recently, he's been signing them himself.

What does it mean when a boss proactively asks a subordinate to sign something?

His time as a boss is probably coming to an end!

However, Gu Shi did not regret his refusal.

Not at all, and he walked out of the brick factory gate with a sense of ease.

Before leaving, I reminded the security guard that there were only a few people still working at the brick factory.

On his way home, Gu Shi even bought a bag of peach shortbread in a good mood.

This is considered quite expensive, but Lin Qingyu didn't really like eating it before. I wonder if her taste has changed after having a child.

Gu Shi returned home with a relaxed expression, carrying a paper-wrapped peach shortbread.

Lin Qingyu saw the door open and rushed over to check on Gu Shi.

"How are things going? You haven't been home in ages. Is things at the brick factory really that troublesome?"

She looked Gu Shi up and down again, but couldn't see anything wrong with him. He wasn't injured, so Lin Qingyu felt a little relieved.

Gu Shi laughed when he saw her nervous expression: "You're such an exaggerator!"

He took out the peach shortbread in his hand and coaxed Lin Qingyu like a child.

"Alright, alright, there's nothing wrong at the brick factory, just some issues that need attention. I always have to guide the employees, so I haven't had time to go home lately."

"Eat up, eat up! You didn't like this before, but I remember you said you liked sweets just a few days ago. Try it, it's fresh out of the oven!"

Gu Shi placed the pieces on the table for Lin Qingyu, then took a few more and walked over to the two of them in the kitchen.

"Mom, Aunt, you should try some too. I'll just hold Gu Jue!"

He took the things out of his hand and then reached out to hug Gu Jue.

"You child, why don't you take a rest? How can we let you do chores at home!"

When Li Xiuhua saw Gu Shi carrying the child, she felt sorry for him, as he was running around the brick factory and then had to carry the heavy baby when he got home, without any time to rest.

The nanny smiled and praised, "Oh my, your son-in-law is so filial and sensible, he knows how to love his wife! That's wonderful, he even knows to hold you and let you eat a couple of peach shortbreads!"

Li Xiuhua took a bite and found it delicious. She then turned to Zhang Juan in the kitchen and said shyly, "Oh dear, don't say that. Sister, you should have a couple of bites too!"

She handed over two peach shortbreads, which looked fragrant and tempting.

Zhang Juan didn't stand on ceremony and started eating it from her palm.