Zhang Taoming didn't leave; instead, he sat down angrily. Liu Haibo said to Xing Baohua, who had also stood up, "Hua Zi, Taozi's been in a bad mood lately. Try to understand and don't take it to heart. I promise you about your brother's situation. If we can get him out of trouble, we will. If it's difficult, we'll let you know."

"Thank you, Brother Bo. If there's nothing else, I'll head back now," Xing Baohua said.

"Okay, I'll see you off." Liu Haibo said as he followed Xing Baohua out, though he actually had something to say to him privately.

The two stood at the doorway. Liu Haibo spoke first:

"Hua Zi, Tao Zi's words are a bit rambling, don't take them to heart. Since we brothers have taken a liking to you, it's because we value your abilities. As for the gift money, we'll do it your way. I have the money, I'll definitely throw it in for you. It won't delay your plans. If you're missing anything, just tell me, and I'll find a way to get it for you," Liu Haibo said, patting Xing Baohua on the shoulder.

Actually, Liu Haibo finally realized something when Xing Baohua mentioned giving the factory away. The factory itself wasn't valuable; the valuable thing was Xing Baohua!

Xing Baohua is the core of that factory. What's the point of that factory without Xing Baohua? As long as Xing Baohua continues to create products, the human and material resources they invest will pay off.

"Brother Bo, as long as you believe in me and support me, I will show you the results in a year." After Xing Baohua finished speaking, he turned around, got on his tuk-tuk, stomped it hard, and disappeared in front of Liu Haibo.

Liu Haibo fanned away the lingering smell of mixed oil with his hand, and watched Xing Baohua leave, remaining motionless for a long time.

The younger sister-in-law was now standing next to Liu Haibo and said softly, "He is just like you, an ambitious and greedy person."

"I don't want to hear what comes next, and don't mention it in front of me again," Liu Haibo said with a cold snort.

He then turned to look at his sister-in-law and said, "When I visited your house last year, wasn't that fourth sister about to graduate? Tell her to come to the city; Xing Baohua's factory needs an accountant."

“But she’s only 17! Is she sure she can handle it?” the sister-in-law said hurriedly.

"17 is just right. We're all the same age, easy to get along with. Whether she's good or not, she has to be. Xing Baohua's factory must have our people. I need to know how much he spends and how much he earns. If it were someone else, that guy would definitely be on guard several times over." Liu Haibo's lips still held a cold smile as he stared at the end of the road.

"Aren't you afraid of walking into the lion's den? You've almost ruined all my girls!" the sister-in-law said discontentedly.

"What do you mean I'm 'Huo Huo'? I'm finding a way out for them! Girls, how many good prospects do you have in the countryside? You can only find a way out by following capable people!" Liu Haibo said domineeringly before turning and going back into the house.

Liu Haibo returned to the house, sat down, and picked up a cigarette. Zhang Taoming lit it for him.

Liu Haibo took a deep breath and said, "You acted impulsively today."

Zhang Taoming chuckled and said, "I was just testing the waters. Is this kid trustworthy?"

Liu Haibo nodded without saying a word. Zhang Taoming continued, "Anyone who would give anything for their brothers is a friend. Alright, you sit down, I'll go get him."

Zhang Taoming, who was about to leave, stopped and asked, "Are you sure?"

"It's confirmed!" Liu Haibo nodded in response.

Upon hearing the reply, Zhang Taoming stepped out of his small apartment.

Xing Baohua ran all the way back to the repair shop. As soon as he entered, Liu Quan ran over to him and said, "We've been waiting for you since the factory gate. We thought you were going back to the factory."

"It's not convenient at the factory. Brother Quanzi, how's the inquiry going?" Xing Baohua asked.

"The matter is simple, it's mainly a problem with Liu Juanjuan's family. They insist on breaking up this couple," Liu Quan said. He took the stool from Xing Baohua and sat down.

Xing Baohua frowned slightly. It sounds simple, but things aren't quite that simple. XX is really idle! There must be a reason behind this.

"What else did you find out?" Xing Baohua asked.

"After making some inquiries, I learned that Liu Juanjuan's family had introduced her to a potential partner. I suspect that Xu Shuai's induction is somewhat related to this person," Liu Quan said.

“Tell me everything you’ve found out, and let’s analyze it together. Hmm, pick out the useful stuff,” Xing Baohua said.

After Liu Quan recounted all the information he could find out, Xing Baohua analyzed the situation in his mind, gradually summarizing the general outline of the matter.

The man Liu Juanjuan was introduced to was the son of a leader at the fertilizer plant. This boy also had a legitimate job at the First People's Department Store, though his specific position was unknown.

Liu Juanjuan disliked the man because he was short and ugly, so she kept refusing the marriage proposal.

Furthermore, the groom is five years older than Liu Juanjuan, around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old. The groom's family is also very satisfied with Liu Juanjuan and has offered very generous dowry terms.

The key reason why Liu Juanjuan's family was able to oppose her relationship with Xu Shuai was that the man could offer her a permanent job.

Moreover, the man is indeed getting on in years and is looking forward to settling down. He's also been urging the matchmaker to do so.

When Liu Juanjuan's family first discovered her relationship with Xu Shuai, they strongly opposed it. Not only was she dating a younger man, but it would also damage her reputation. Most importantly, he wouldn't bring her any financial gain.

Xu Shuai is three years younger than Liu Juanjuan, and their family's financial situation is even worse. Xu Shuai's father is a factory worker, his mother is unemployed, and Xu Shuai has a younger sister in school. The four of them live in a cramped two-bedroom apartment.

If they get married, the young couple will either have to move out or continue living in their small apartment. Next year, there will be six of them—how will they manage?

Liu Juanjuan's family looked down on her family's financial situation. Although they were from the same social class, it was their daughter getting married, so they wanted to choose someone better.

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