However, this indirectly confirms that what Boss Li said was true. If the family is in trouble, the child wouldn't lie; he was definitely telling the truth. Otherwise, why would Boss Li try to cover it up?
Li Yiyi's deceptive appearance earned her a point, and Shen He no longer suspected anything.
"Comrade Shenhe, it's alright, I know what I'm doing."
Li the Elder loosened his grip and gave Li Yiyi a look that suggested they talk things out. His daughter was very healthy, unlike her appearance; only Chen He and his group were easily deceived.
"Patriotic brother, I have a job opportunity here. I'll send you a letter of introduction later. See if you can handle it. If it works out, it's yours; if not..."
"Comrade Shenhe, this is inappropriate. Anyone who saw you would have saved you. We're not saving you because..."
"Patriotic brother, don't say anymore. You saved my life, so I can help you out a little. Besides, even if you don't think about yourself, you should think about your daughter."
Back and forth they went, and in the end, Shen He proved to be the more skilled one. When Li Yiyi was mentioned, Boss Li couldn't bring himself to refuse and nodded heavily.
"Thank you, Comrade Shenhe. I, Li Aiguo, will remember your great kindness."
"Patriotic brothers, what are you saying? If we're talking about great kindness, you saved me. A job is nothing. And don't call me 'comrade' or anything like that. It's too formal."
"Alright, thank you then, Brother Shenhe."
The job was secured so smoothly that it was beyond anyone's expectations. Neither Boss Li nor Li Yiyi mentioned it; it was Shen He who offered it to them. It was even better than in the book, where Li Fuyi personally offered it to them.
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