Gu Xichao ignored Lin Weidong when he heard this.

However, he also made a sarcastic remark: "Uncle, with your delicate skin, your future wife is going to suffer!"

"You silly child!"

The two chatted and laughed, and the matter was over.

The days that followed were peaceful, as if the leaders who had come to inspect the brick factory earlier were really just there for an inspection.

Gu Shi himself didn't react much; he had never had any hope for Mayor Jiang anyway.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Wanwan stayed.

No one knows what she said to Jiang Heping, but in any case, she wasn't forcibly taken away after causing trouble.

After that day, there was no further news from Gu Guohua.

Sitting in his office, Gu Shi would occasionally think of this person who might be his uncle.

As time went by, Gu Shi almost forgot about it.

He was also prepared to go on a business trip to Yamahara City to prepare for investing in a steel plant.

Although companies from other provinces generally do not have a significant advantage.

However, under normal circumstances, bidding in one's own city is not easily granted to companies from other provinces.

So, there was still a chance this time, and with that mindset, Gu Shi set off for Yamahara City.

Lin Qingyu would take Gu Jue to restaurants from time to time, and sometimes to brick factories or steel mills.

Now that Gu Jue can walk and run, she still has to be careful, afraid that Gu Jue might bump or fall somewhere.

That day, she took Gu Jue to a restaurant as usual.

Because of the hot weather, the mung bean soup and the newly developed sour plum drink in the store are extremely popular.

Lin Qingyu specially opened a window to sell these things, and there are often long queues.

The two sat behind the counter, and Lin Qingyu was teasing Gu Jue.

"Call me Daddy! Daddy!"

"Father! Hahaha!"

Gu Jue did it on purpose. She knew what Lin Qingyu meant; she was getting more and more mischievous as she grew older!

"The little girl is so well-behaved!"

Lin Qingyu looked up and saw Jiang Wanwan standing in front of the counter. She was wearing a floral dress and looked youthful and lively.

However, she didn't like it at all: "Dr. Jiang, are you coming to eat? Let me find you a seat!"

Jiang Wanwan waved her hand and said, "No, no, no, I came here specifically to apologize to you. It was my fault for disturbing your meal earlier!"

She was carrying a bunch of fruit, which she then placed on the counter.

"I'm really sorry, how about I do some work for you for a couple of days, Sister Qingyu? I see you're quite busy here!"

She touched her long hair shyly, it was hard to tell if she genuinely wanted to help.

Lin Qingyu could only politely decline, saying, "I accept your apology, but Dr. Jiang, you are a doctor, and your hands must be very precious. How can you do such rough work?"

“It’s not precious at all. My dad doesn’t even want me to continue being a doctor anymore. This hand isn’t precious at all.”

Jiang Wanwan probably felt a little regretful when talking about the future of her career.

Lin Qingyu sighed and said, "Mayor Jiang must be very concerned because he loves you so much. How could he not let such an excellent doctor like you continue to work!"

She could imagine the scene when Jiang Heping and Jiang Wanwan were arguing.

"Let's not talk about him anymore. Let me see if there's anything I can do here."

Jiang Wanwan turned her head and looked around. There were many people eating, and some tables that had just been cleaned up.

However, Jiang Wanwan looked around but her gaze didn't linger on it.

"By the way, Sister Qingyu, what about Brother Weidong? Didn't he come to help you?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Qingyu knew why she had come.

I don't know what this girl was thinking, running all this way just to pursue love.

"Dr. Jiang, you don't need to look anymore. Gu Shi's brick factory probably still needs you to work, right? Or should I take you back?"

"If I don't go back, who would want to stay there? I'm not leaving!"

As he spoke, he sat down at the dining table that had just been cleared away. Judging from his posture, he probably really didn't intend to leave.

She wouldn't let anyone who wanted to come over for a meal.

"Why should I give way to you? I need to eat too. Sister Qingyu, please order for me!"

Jiang Wanwan pointed to several stir-fried dishes on the menu and recited them to Lin Qingyu.

"Bring all these dishes here, I want to eat my fill before I get back to work!"

The guests nearby were furious, so Lin Qingyu quickly went out to appease them.

"Sir, please don't rush. There are seats here. Let me order for you first, and then I'll give you two complimentary drinks. You can choose whichever you like. Is that alright?"

The man and woman who were waiting for their meal finally agreed to go over, but they glared at Jiang Wanwan as they left.

Lin Qingyu had no choice but to follow Jiang Wanwan's wishes for now.

However, she suddenly spoke up and asked, "Dr. Jiang, if I may ask a question, please don't be angry!"

"The dishes you ordered will cost ten yuan in total. I don't mean to look down on you, I'm just afraid you..."

"Alright, Sister Qingyu, I know what you mean. I'll pay you first, okay?"

Jiang Wanwan rolled her eyes, reached into her small bag, and after a while, her expression suddenly became serious.

Then, Jiang Wanwan looked down and carefully examined her small bag; it seemed that the contents were gone.

Lin Qingyu didn't urge her, but stood aside and waited, occasionally interacting with Gu Jue.

After a long while, Jiang Wanwan frowned and said, "I'm sorry, Sister Qingyu, I was probably in too much of a rush to leave today and forgot to bring any money!"

Lin Qingyu had already anticipated that since Jiang Heping hadn't taken her away, he must have taken something with him.

If Jiang Wanwan's living expenses are cut off, and she continues to stay at the brick factory, although she will receive fifty yuan a month, it certainly won't be enough for her to live on.

"It's alright, Dr. Jiang. Do you need to go back now? I'll arrange for someone to take you."

Jiang Wanwan had no choice but to nod, her face flushed.

She's never blushed before when it came to money in her entire life, it's all Jiang Heping's fault!

Jiang Wanwan cursed Jiang Heping in her heart, thinking that he had abandoned her without a care and hadn't even left her any living expenses.

Finally, she slunk back to the brick factory, completely forgetting why she had even gone out in the first place.

After arriving at the brick factory, she quickly called Jiang Heping, who had already returned to Shanyuan City.

"Where's Old Man Jiang? Let him answer the phone!"

Jiang Heping's assistant usually answers the phone, but this time Jiang Heping answered it himself.

"What's wrong, Dr. Jiang? What do you want with this old man?"

Jiang Wanwan listened to the unhurried voice on the other end of the line. Although she was angry, she didn't dare to show it.

"Dad, how could you take my allowance? I can't buy anything now!"

"Ms. Jiang Wanwan, didn't you say before that you wanted to sever your father-daughter relationship with me? Why are you calling me 'Dad' now?"

"Okay, Mayor Jiang, but you can't take my allowance away, or I'll tell Mom!"

Jiang Wanwan had no idea that Jiang Heping was still very angry!