Qi Siling took the pen from her hand and sat beside her. "Just keep talking, I'll write it." Listening to her words from behind, he felt a little touched.
This kind of Xia Youyou, unlike the delicate and soft one in front of him, the innocent one in front of Cao An, or the childish one in front of Xiao Hai, actually gave him the feeling that a woman was as capable as a man, and was resolute and decisive, which made him feel a sense of crisis!
And what he can do now is probably to work harder and try harder to stand by her side and make himself a match for her!
Xia Youyou's eyes flickered, and her little hands quietly pulled his clothes under the table, her dependence obvious.
The two smiled at each other.
Standing up again, Xia Youyou put her hands on the table and said, "Uncle Wang, is there anything you don't understand?"
Qi Siling lowered his head to write the date, then wrote Wang Qiang's name on the first line, then drew a line behind it. As he wrote, he looked up at the little girl beside him.
This girl is his!
He guided Wang Qiang to sign the contract, then called the person behind him forward. Feeling his gaze, she also looked over, smiling a smile that only the two of them could understand.
Qi Siling shook his head and laughed, then turned around and gave the notebook to Wang Qiang to confirm the name.
The two of them divided the work, and those who signed walked out of the restaurant directly. Cao An and Xiao Hai exchanged a glance, then also walked out of the restaurant to organize the people so that they could start work there later.
The neighbors heard the noise and came out to check what was going on. They thought that school was about to start and some students had arrived early, but they didn't expect that there was a crowd of people gathered in front of the newly opened restaurant.
Everyone gathered around. They all knew Cao An and Xiao Hai, but they were a little afraid of the burly and aggressive Cao An. They only whispered to Xiao Hai, who was a little thinner and had a smile on his face. "What are you doing at home? Why are there so many people?"
"Aunt, our family is building a building over there, and these are the workers we hired."
"Oh my! Building a building? Where do you get so much money? Don't speculate!"
It's like there are good people in the world, and there are bad people too. There are those who watch the fun, and there are those who are just too jealous to see you do well. The person who said this clearly had a hint of contempt in his voice. Xiao Hai heard it, and the people around him fell silent. Everyone looked at each other, waiting for an explanation.
After several years of movements, everyone is scared, so it’s no wonder that people accuse them of speculation and profiteering.
Xiao Hai patiently explained, raising his voice so that everyone around him could hear. "We've established a company, it's been approved by the government, and we've completed all the necessary procedures for building the building. If you don't believe me, you can report it, but who knows who will be arrested then!"
The man didn't believe it. "How is that possible? You're clearly engaged in speculation and profiteering. Why are you gathering so many people here to parade them?"
Cao An extended his arm, grabbed the instigator by the collar, and dragged him out of the crowd. "Look! This is Anhai Company! We've been operating in the reform and opening-up policy for a long time, and there's no such thing as speculation! If you have any questions or complaints, come directly to me! I'm the head of the company!"
The crowd scattered, frightened by his ferocious appearance. The man being held was a small, middle-aged man who enjoyed gossiping in the alley. He had been fired from the factory and spent his days wandering the alleys with nothing to do. Everyone had nicknamed him "Idle Man Jin."
Jin, a 30-something, surnamed Jin, was only 5'6" tall and unmarried. He had been kicked out of the factory for flirting with a girl, and his family ignored him. He spent his days doing nothing, idle, and always looking for fun. Seeing this family having fun, he wanted to join in the fun. He was unexpectedly singled out, and he felt a bit embarrassed.
"What kind of company is that?! Everything is state-owned now. Private companies like yours are just speculators and petty bourgeois! I'm going to report you!"
Cao An's ears were tickled by his shrill voice. He flung him to the ground, scratched his ear, and looked at the man with disgust. "Go, go now! Anyone who doesn't go is a grandson! Remember, this is Anhai Company! No. 5 Huada Street! We're going to build the building at No. 10 Huada Street!"
Xianren Jin was yelled at and rolled and crawled backward on the ground. "You wait!" He staggered to his feet and was about to say something harsh, but Cao An glared at him fiercely, and he turned around and ran away in fear.
The farce ended before it even attracted attention. Xia Youyou, who was inside, had just turned around when she saw the man run away. Puzzled for a moment, she turned back and instructed the man to sign the paper.
After everyone signed and checked in at the door, Cao An led his men there. Xiao Hai got in the car, ready to return it to the transport team and then go to various factories to order water pipes and building materials.
A large group of people came, followed by neighbors who were watching the excitement. Xia Youyou was squeezed to the side by the crowd and had to stop to wait for someone to pass. Qi Si Lingxu protected her to the inside, and then the two of them started moving again.
Cao An was the first to bear the brunt of the attack and smashed the door with a sledgehammer!
"start!"
With a loud roar from him, he and Qi Siling, a team of twenty people, began to rush forward.
The dust spread, and Xia Youyou covered her nose and ran to find her mother and the cook who were following behind her. "Mom, let's get a bucket and fetch some water from the well to get rid of the dust. It's not good to breathe it into your lungs."
They all knew the danger and turned back. One of them took two buckets and went to the messy well to draw water.
Watching the dust fall with the water droplets, the air finally becomes clean again.
Xia Youyou looked at the well at her feet, feeling a little worried. This location wasn't ideal; it might be next to the wall in front of the house. She couldn't fill it up, and she had to make the best use of it. She had to find a way.
Her mind was racing as she stood by the well, lost in thought. Qi Siling came looking for her, and that was exactly what she saw. Her heart skipped a beat, and she quickly rushed over to pull her away.
"What are you doing here?" The little girl was so close to the wellhead that if she was touched, she would fall down accidentally.
She was still a little confused, and it hurt a little when he grabbed her arm. "What's wrong? I'm thinking."
Qi Siling was really scared to death by her. He glanced at the three people behind him who were busy sprinkling water, and moved his body to block the view from that side. He reached out and pulled her into his arms, "You scared me! It's dangerous here, stay away from the wellhead!"
Listening to his rapidly beating heart in his chest, Xia Youyou looked up at him and placed her hand on his chest. "Don't be afraid."
The two words contained too much meaning, and Qi Siling felt it. His heartbeat gradually calmed down, and then he let her go. "What do you want to do? I'll help you." He remembered what he had just asked her for, "What should we do with these smashed mud bricks?"
She looked around. This construction debris was indeed a problem. "You guys go ahead and take care of it. I'll go ask where the garbage disposal is."
Just as she was about to leave, the man grabbed her arm again. "What were you thinking about standing here?"
She pointed at the well on the ground and said, "I'm wondering what to do with it. It's right in the front hall. It would be a shame to fill it in, but it's in the way if I leave it there. I have to think of a way."
Qi Siling looked at the location and said, "Go ask first. I have a solution. I'll tell you tonight."
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