Chapter 4 The uneasy heart calmed down

Director Hu originally wanted Li Shengli to pay for accommodation.

But Li Shengli might not agree until the matter is fully investigated.

"Comrade Factory Director, although I am a country boy, I also know that one should not accept rewards without doing anything. I cannot eat and live for free." Jiang Haitang was stubborn and spoke in a firm tone.

It's not that she is stubborn, but she can't let people look down on her.

Although most people sympathize with the weak, the weak who are independent and self-respecting can move people's hearts more.

She must stand on the moral high ground so that everyone can sympathize with her and look up to her.

Director Hu did not expect that even though the female comrade was offered free accommodation, she would still be unwilling to do so.

She is a strong-willed woman, so she will help others to the end.

At this time, the person who had been standing outside walked in.

"Director, Director Zhao said a few days ago that the cafeteria is short of staff, so this comrade can take over for two days." The clear voice touched the soul.

Jiang Haitang looked up and saw the man in front of her with neat short hair and deep, strong facial features. His eyes were dark and bright with a cold and distant look under his thick sword-like eyebrows. He pursed his lips and had a sharp aura, giving people a strong sense of oppression.

"Director Lu, let's arrange it as you said." Director Hu agreed.

Jiang Haitang was slightly surprised to hear Director Hu call the young man who had just entered Director Lu.

The person in front of me is only about 27 or 28 years old. Is he already a factory manager?

"Comrade Jiang Haitang, is it feasible for you to help out in the factory cafeteria first to offset your accommodation and food expenses while waiting for the investigation?" Factory Director Lu asked Jiang Haitang for his opinion.

"Thank you, leaders." Jiang Haitang bowed and sincerely thanked the two leaders.

At this time, another person came in, followed by a boy named Kong Shunan.

"Sister, this is my mother. She is the women's director of the factory."

Before Jiang Haitang could even say hello, he heard Director Hu say, "Director Liu, Comrade Jiang Haitang, please help settle him down."

After Director Liu Hongmei of Women's Affairs agreed, Director Hu turned and left.

Liu Hongmei pulled Jiang Haitang and turned away without even looking at Li Shengli.

"My name is Liu Hongmei, and I'm the women's director of our factory. I bet you haven't eaten yet. Let's go eat first."

Li Shengli watched Director Hu leave and became unscrupulous again. He stretched out his arm to stop Jiang Haitang.

"Jiang Haitang, why do you have to make things so ugly? If you go back obediently, you can still have a house to live in, isn't that good?" He lowered his voice and said gritting his teeth.

"Get out of the way!" Jiang Haitang glanced at Li Shengli with hatred in her eyes.

The hatred she revealed in an instant frightened Li Shengli and he took a step back.

Jiang Haitang looked at the man in front of her, sneered, and then strode away.

Liu Hongmei looked at Li Shengli meaningfully.

"Director Li, we must live with a clear conscience."

Li Shengli wanted to defend himself, but he felt that these people did not understand him.

Is he wrong?

No, he is right!

He did it for Jiang Haitang's own good.

Jiang Haitang is an orphan without parents or relatives. If we divorce her and ask her to leave the Li family, wouldn’t that force her to death?

He was willing to let Jiang Haitang stay in the Li family because he was kind-hearted.

"You can't bear to do it? You can't bear to catch up!"

Liang Suya saw that Li Shengli was staring at Jiang Haitang, and she became furious and pushed him with resentment.

Li Shengli stumbled before coming to his senses.

Everyone who had attended the wedding banquet had left, and the once bustling house was now only occupied by him and Liang Suya.

Liang Suya finally lost her temper.

Li Shengli then remembered that Liang Suya had not been appeased yet, so he hurriedly knelt down to please her.

"Suya, don't be angry..."

"Don't be angry? Li Shengli, you already have a wife back home, and you tricked me into marrying you. I'm going to sue you for marriage fraud."

"Suya, listen to me, I'm doing this for our own good, really..."

Without mentioning how Li Shengli comforted Liang Suya, let’s just say that Liu Hongmei took Jiang Haitang towards the factory cafeteria.

Jiang Haitang said, "Thank you, Sister Liu. I was actually quite nervous before I came here. I was afraid that you would all protect him."

This is said sincerely, people will always help those they are more familiar with.

But the people at the cotton mill didn't, and Jiang Haitang could feel their kindness.

"Sister, our Director Hu is a very decent man and will definitely give you an explanation."

Jiang Haitang nodded solemnly, showing complete trust.

"Big sister, you and Li Shengli..."

Jiang Haitang did not hide anything and told everyone about her, Li Shengli and the Li family. Although there was anger in her words, she did not exaggerate.

As for why he knew that Li Shengli was alive, he only said that he accidentally heard the words of his mother-in-law, brother-in-law and sister-in-law.

Liu Hongmei sighed. If she hadn't heard this, she didn't know how long she would have been deceived.

The two soon arrived at the cafeteria. Liu Hongmei asked the chef to cook noodles for Jiang Haitang, and then pulled Jiang Haitang to sit in the corner.

"Big sister, you are so unlucky. How could you encounter such a thing? But don't worry, the factory will give you an explanation."

Having said that, Liu Hongmei is not sure what kind of treatment she will give to Li Shengli.

In all likelihood, the two will get divorced and Lee Seung-ri will give some compensation.

She had to report to the factory manager and try to get more compensation for Jiang Haitang.

At this time, the chef had already come over with a large plate of vegetable noodles.

"This is what's left over from tonight. Even though it's leftovers, it's clean. The noodles were just cooked, so have some."

The master chef was a bald old man in his fifties with a simple smile on his round face.

"Thank you, I haven't had such delicious food in many years."

How could Jiang Haitang be disgusted?

Over the years, she has been eating only porridge, just to make sure she doesn't starve to death.

It wasn't her turn to have good things like noodles, let alone meat and vegetables.

"It's also thanks to Director Li's wedding that many people went to the wedding banquet. Otherwise, there wouldn't be these leftovers."

The chef said this casually and walked towards the kitchen.

Liu Hongmei was afraid that Jiang Haitang would be sad, so she quickly held her hand and said, "Big sister, don't take it to heart."

Jiang Haitang shook her head: "Sister Liu, I don't worry about it."

After saying this, Jiang Haitang ate with big mouthfuls.

I've put in a lot of effort today and my stomach has been rumbling for a long time.

Liu Hongmei felt relieved when she saw Jiang Haitang eating seriously.

She got up and went to the kitchen to find the chef.

After briefly explaining the matter, the master chef slapped his thigh and said, "It was my old man who said the wrong thing just now. It really touched people's hearts!"

"She's young but very perceptive, so she won't take it to heart. But I'll ask you to take good care of her in the cafeteria. Uncle Zhang, I'll be leaving now."

"Take this egg cake with her so she can eat it when she's hungry at night."

The chef took out an egg cake wrapped in hemp paper from the wooden cabinet and stuffed it into Liu Hongmei's hand.

Liu Hongmei couldn't help laughing. This was considered an apology gift.

She didn't refuse: "Then I would like to thank you on behalf of Comrade Jiang Haitang!"

After settling down at the guesthouse, Jiang Haitang simply washed up, lay down on the bed and fell asleep quickly.