Why couldn't Fu Linchuan remember which client needed maintenance done on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year?
For customers who need maintenance, they should send gifts or do other things as usual before the Chinese New Year.
He didn't think anyone was left out.
Sun Xiangdong was taken aback for a moment, "Oh, this? I didn't ask."
Fu Linchuan pondered for a moment, "Xianglong is meticulous and conscientious in his work."
Sun Xiangdong laughed and said, "Yes, I knew I still had to learn from him."
In the afternoon, Zhang Xianglong came to talk to Fu Linchuan about work.
After finishing their work discussion, Fu Linchuan casually remarked, "Xianglong, you worked really hard during the Spring Festival, even on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, maintaining relationships with clients. I'll have to give you a bigger bonus next time."
Zhang Xianglong didn't react at first.
But he quickly remembered something; it must have been something Sun Xiangdong had said in a very casual manner.
"Isn't this what I should do?" Zhang Xianglong laughed. "It's Zhao Ye, who ordered a batch of furniture from our factory before the New Year. What a coincidence, his mother was sick that day, and I just happened to run into her. So I quickly helped take her to the hospital. There were very few people at the hospital on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, and I had to go back and forth several times, which caused the delay."
Fu Linchuan originally suspected that Zhang Xianglong hadn't broken things off with that woman yet.
Now that I hear him speaking with such detail and conviction, it seems I was wrong.
"That's true, you've worked hard."
Meanwhile, at Zhang Xianglong's house, Xu Chunmai came over since she had nothing to do after returning home.
Sun Cuie looked at Xu Chunmai with great envy, "Chunmai, it's actually better for you guys to study. Studying broadens your horizons and helps you get a good job in the future. It's mainly because you guys are capable. If it were me, I wouldn't have been able to pass the exam either. I'm just not cut out for studying."
Xu Chunmai held up her water glass and said, "Sister-in-law, you're really amazing too. Look how well you take care of the family and the kids while Brother Xianglong is busy outside. Da Chuan always says that you and Sister Dongmei have it tough."
After thinking for a long time, Sun Cuie finally couldn't help but ask, "Chunmai, do you think I can find some work in Xuancheng?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Chunmai said, "Of course you can, sister-in-law. It's easy if you want to do it. Do you want to work at Dachuan's factory? Or at the noodle shop, that's fine too. You decide what you want to do, and just tell Dachuan later."
Sun Cuie was actually a little unsure. "Chunmai, I've been staying at home every day these past few years, just taking care of the stove. Do you think I'll cause trouble for Dachuan Factory?"
“No,” Xu Chunmai said. “Sister-in-law, you have to believe that we can do anything well. We are both smart people and can learn anything. As long as you learn, you can do anything.”
Xu Chunmai's words immediately gave Sun Cuie confidence. "Then... Chunmai, can I ask you for a favor?"
Xu Chunmai was very puzzled. "Sister-in-law, we've known each other for so many years. You helped Dachuan and me before, and you'll do the same now. There's no need for me to ask for anything. We're both women. If there's something I can't say to Dachuan, I can say to you."
Xu Chunmai felt that Sun Cuie was different this time than before.
She used to be such a straightforward woman.
"Chunmai. Could you ask Dachuan to help me find a job at the Xuancheng factory that I can do? I'm fine with a lower salary, but... but can you please not tell Xianglong about my job for now?"
Xu Chunmai was very surprised.
She wanted to ask why, but after opening her mouth, she felt there was no need to ask.
It felt like Sun Cuie had exhausted all her energy to say those words to her.
"Sister-in-law, are you having some trouble? I'll go back and tell Da Chuan."
Sun Cuie almost burst into tears of joy.
She didn't really know what to do.
However, these days she seems to have realized that her marriage is probably coming to an end.
Zhang Xianglong hasn't told her this clearly yet, but what about later?
They will be returning to Xuancheng in a few days, and Xianglong will not be going back either.
He was in Kyoto, and she had no say in who he was with.
She couldn't bear to let go; she had built up such a long marriage, and they had children...
But what if Zhang Xianglong doesn't want them anymore?
She really had no way out.
She doesn't care about herself, but what about her children?
Are you suggesting we let the child live with a stepmother?
Will her children still have a good life in the future?
She thought about it for many days. It seemed that the most feasible thing was for her to go out and earn money first.
"Chunmai, I'm begging you, please, please don't tell Xianglong what happened today."
Xu Chunmai agreed.
In the evening, everyone got together for a while.
Xu Chunmai secretly sized up Zhang Xianglong, observing his actions, expressions, and tone of voice, which seemed no different from before.
He sat down next to Sun Cuie and even served her some food.
Everyone was chatting and laughing, and it looked quite lively.
After returning home that night, in the quiet of the night, Xu Chunmai lay in Fu Linchuan's arms and said, "Dachuan, I have something to tell you, but don't tell Brother Xianglong."
Fu Linchuan raised an eyebrow. "What's going on? How did this involve the auspicious dragon?"
Xu Chunmai got up and lay there. "I went to see Sister Cui'e today. She wants my help. She wanted to tell you that she wants to work in our factory in Xuancheng. She asked if you could help her arrange it. She said she's fine with any kind of work, even if the pay is low."
Fu Linchuan laughed and said, "This is no big deal. Arranging work is easy. Tell Sister Cui'e to go find Wang Chengli when she gets home."
Xu Chunmai said, "That's not important. What's important is that Sister Cui'e said not to tell Brother Xianglong about her going to work at the factory. I think if Brother Xianglong knew she was working at the factory, she might be planning to go."
Fu Linchuan frowned.
It's normal to want to work and earn money, but it's not normal not to want Zhang Xianglong to know?
“Da Chuan, I feel that Sister Cui’e is preoccupied, as if something is wrong. But when I looked at Brother Xianglong last night, he didn’t seem any different. I wonder if I’m just overthinking it.”
Fu Linchuan pulled Xu Chunmai over and hugged her.
He thought for a long time, "Tell Sister Cui'e to go directly to Wang Chengli to arrange her work. Xianglong doesn't have much contact with the braised meat factory now; his work is all at the furniture factory, so he won't pay attention to what's going on there. Tell her to focus on her work and to let you know if she encounters any difficulties. Women can talk to each other easily."
Xu Chunmai nodded. "Okay, I'll talk to her tomorrow."
Fu Linchuan was certain: Zhang Xianglong hadn't completely broken things off with that woman yet!
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