Zhao Xuehui's words reminded Jiang Sheng that his older sister hadn't come home yet at this time.
In his previous life, at this time, because he did not help his eldest sister solve her financial problems, the financial loopholes were not exposed, and therefore this incident did not occur today.
It was past eight o'clock and he still hadn't returned. Jiang Sheng didn't know what was going on, and he couldn't help but feel a little worried.
“I’m going to the factory to pick up my eldest sister and take her home,” Jiang Sheng said, standing up to leave. Halfway there, he turned back to his second sister, Zhao Xuehui, and said, “Second sister, you should rest first. I’ll take my eldest sister home, so you don’t have to worry.”
Seeing the concern and worry that involuntarily spread across her younger brother's face, Zhao Xuehui felt a vague unease in her heart.
But then she thought of her older sister, who was still at the factory and hadn't returned or made a phone call, and her heart was filled with worry.
"Then you should go quickly. Usually, my older sister will call us to let us know when she works overtime. She didn't even call today. Something must have happened."
After saying this, Zhao Xuehui lost the will to stay at home and stood up to follow Jiang Sheng outside.
"I'm not in the mood to stay at home, why don't I come with you to pick up my older sister?"
“No,” Jiang Sheng shook her head without thinking. “It’s dark outside and cold. It’s not safe for a girl like you to come out with me. I can manage on my own. Second sister, you should go back and rest.”
"Even if you let me rest at home, I won't be able to sleep. I might as well come out for a walk with you."
Zhao Xuehui, however, was very stubborn and refused to stay at home: "Think about it, there are streetlights outside, and my sister's factory is not too far from our home. You can take me with you on your bicycle, there won't be any problems!"
Zhao Xuehui has a very stubborn personality; she is the type who never goes back on her word.
Seeing his persistence, Jiang Sheng had no other choice.
Thinking about this era, robberies were almost non-existent in Yanjing City, and the world wasn't too chaotic.
After all, if they really get caught, they might get a beating.
So Jiang Sheng could only nod reluctantly, repeatedly telling Zhao Xuehui not to wander off, before allowing her to go out with him.
Riding his bicycle, Jiang Sheng followed behind his second sister, and they quickly left home, heading rapidly towards the factory.
At that time, the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill.
Because the leaders came to inspect the Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill, it was originally agreed that we would have a meal together after the inspection.
It can be considered a welcome dinner for the leader, and at least the proper etiquette was observed.
The leaders readily agreed, but because she was so busy entertaining them, Zhao Nianmeng forgot to call her family to let them know.
Seeing that the clock on the wall was pointing to 8:30, her heart skipped a beat.
Normally, if she gets home a little late, she will call her family in advance to let them know so they don't have to wait for her.
It's already 8:30, and I haven't even made a phone call yet. My second sister and younger brother must be very anxious.
Thinking this, she looked at the leaders and several senior executives from the factory who were chatting and laughing at the table, and spoke with a slight smile.
"Excuse me, Director Zhang, I need to go to the restroom."
Director Zhang was a kind-hearted man, about fifty years old.
Hearing this, he nodded naturally and then smiled as he chatted with the other senior executives beside him.
Fortunately, Director Zhang was unwilling to be extravagant, so the welcome dinner was held in the factory's canteen.
Zhao Nianmeng breathed a sigh of relief, made an excuse to leave the restaurant, and then hurried to her office on the second floor.
She picked up the phone and dialed the number, but no one answered after a long wait.
Zhao Nianmeng, still worried, dialed several more times, but still no one answered.
Are my second sister and younger brother not home?
She immediately assumed the two men had come to pick him up from the factory, so she didn't waste any more time and hurried toward the factory gate.
As soon as she arrived at the factory gate, Zhao Nianmeng saw her second sister, Zhao Xuehui, who had also just arrived at the gate, along with Jiang Sheng and his brother.
"Big sister!"
Upon seeing her older sister, Zhao Xuehui quickly got off the back of her bicycle and ran to the factory gate.
"Big sister, we're all worried about you," Zhao Xuehui said, glancing at the brightly lit restaurant not far away, and asked curiously, "Is something wrong at the factory? Why haven't you come home yet?"
After saying that, she couldn't help but worry.
After all, her older sister had just told her that morning that the factory issue should be resolved soon.
But my older sister still hasn't come home that night. Could it be that something really happened?
"It's a leader coming to inspect, so we'll host a welcome dinner for him tonight."
Zhao Nianmeng said with great shame, "I was so busy that I forgot to call you and let you know. I'm sorry for making you worry."
"It's alright, it's alright!"
Upon learning that nothing unexpected had happened, and that her older sister had simply forgotten to call, Zhao Xuehui breathed a sigh of relief.
"As long as you're alright, big sister."
After saying that, Zhao Xuehui glanced at the restaurant, which was still lit up, and instructed Zhao Nianmeng, "Then, after you and your boss have finished eating, go home early and call your younger brother in advance so we can come and pick you up. We won't disturb your meal here."
After all, it was the older sister having dinner with the leaders, and it was indeed inappropriate for her and her younger brother to stay there.
Jiang Sheng also breathed a sigh of relief, and was about to say something, but then changed his mind.
"By the way, sister, besides the leaders, are you the only factory manager among the factory's senior management? Are you having dinner with them?"
He tentatively asked, but Zhao Nianmeng didn't think much of it and shook her head.
“When the leaders come to inspect, all the senior executives of our company have to accompany them. In addition, because Team Leader Lin has a good alcohol tolerance, he volunteered to stay, so I gave him this opportunity to show his face in front of the leaders.”
Upon hearing the name Team Leader Lin, Jiang Sheng's heart skipped a beat.
The reason he probed his older sister's question was simply to confirm whether Lin Jiafu was present at the drinking party.
Unexpectedly, this person is really persistent, not only trying every means to stay by the eldest sister's side, but also trying to stay at the drinking party whenever possible.
On the surface, it's said that he wanted to show off in front of his superiors, but his real purpose was probably much deeper.
He immediately became wary, carefully considering his words before finally speaking in agreement with his second sister Zhao Xuehui's earlier statement.
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