Zhou Zhigang frowned slightly. Zhou Hongming used quite a bit of force to grab his hand, causing it to hurt.
"Brother-in-law, calm down first. If you don't tell me what happened, how can I help you?" Zhou Zhigang endured the pain in his hand and gently persuaded Zhou Hongming. Zhou Zhigang didn't show it on his face, but in his heart he was cursing Zhou Hongming. No wonder Zhou Dazhu was so angry about Zhou Hongming all day long. He was so grown up, but he had no brains at all.
"That Lily, that Liu Moli, Zhigang, you still remember me, right?" Zhou Hongming struggled to organize his words. Initially, he habitually called Liu Moli "Lily," but then, remembering that Zhou Zhigang might not know their private nicknames, he quickly changed it back.
Liu Moli? Is this woman up to something again? Zhou Zhigang's heart skipped a beat when he heard the name. There was nothing he could do. Liu Moli was too greedy. In Zhou Zhigang's opinion, this woman was always calculating.
Seeing Zhou Zhigang nodded, Zhou Hongming continued, "Zhigang, I almost forgot, didn't you come here with that little bitch Liu Moli last time? It was on the day when the accounting conference was held in town. How about that bitch, wasn't she attractive?" When Zhou Hongming said this, he nudged Zhou Zhigang's arm with his elbow and let out a lewd laugh.
Zhou Zhigang looked at Zhou Hongming expressionlessly, wanting to walk away. Zhou Hongming was so annoying, and Zhou Hongming brought up something Zhou Zhigang had always regretted, making it a joke.
"I understand, I understand. I won't say anything." Zhou Hongming rarely saw Zhou Zhigang's displeasure from his face, and hurriedly explained.
"Brother-in-law, you haven't told me about your business yet." Zhou Zhigang did not hesitate to remind Zhou Hongming.
Zhou Zhigang wasn't as free as Zhou Hongming. These days, with Wu Jinfeng ill, Zhou Zhigang, the eldest son of the Zhou family, had a lot on his plate. He had to mediate the conflict between his wife and his second brother's wife, and his younger sister, Zhou Zhimei, kept causing trouble. He also had to visit Wu Jinfeng's bedside regularly to check on her well-being. His time was precious. He hadn't slept well last night, so he really wanted to sleep now, okay?
"That bitch Liu Moli said she's pregnant." Zhou Hongming's cheek muscles couldn't help but bulge as he spoke. Half an hour ago, Zhou Hongming had gone with Widow He to see Liu Moli, and what she had said had left him dizzy. Pregnancy? Before Zhou Hongming started playing with women, he had never considered this question.
Liu Moli threatened Zhou Hongming that if he didn't transfer her back to the city as soon as possible, she would go to the town and sue him for raping a female educated youth from the city, even if she was too embarrassed to face anyone. With the baby in her belly as a witness, she was sure her case would win.
Zhou Hongming was almost scared to death, and took advantage of the time when Liu Moli went to the toilet to run out of Widow He's house.
Zhou Hongming didn't dare to go find his father Zhou Dazhu. The matter of Zhou Daniu had just been settled not even a few days ago. If Zhou Dazhu knew that he was in trouble again, Zhou Hongming couldn't guarantee that Zhou Dazhu's copper pipe would not fall down on his head.
Zhou Hongming didn't dare go home. He was in a state of confusion and looked unhappy. Li Cuilian was a suspicious person, but not stupid. If she discovered anything, the consequences might be worse than a beating from his father.
That's how Zhou Hongming came to the brigade headquarters, intending to calm down for a while before thinking of a solution. Unexpectedly, Zhou Zhigang, who hadn't been at the brigade headquarters for a long time, was there today. In a fit of rage, Zhou Hongming pulled Zhou Zhigang aside and started complaining.
Is Liu Moli pregnant? Whose baby is she carrying? It can't be mine, right?
Zhou Zhigang broke out in a cold sweat after hearing what Zhou Hongming said. However, Zhou Zhigang's brain was not comparable to Zhou Hongming's. After a slight turn, Zhou Zhigang understood Liu Moli's intention.
That’s good, with Zhou Hongming in front to support me, I can pick it out myself.
After Zhou Zhigang made up his mind, he finally spoke: "Brother-in-law, what are you going to do? Are you really going to find a connection to get that woman transferred back to the city?"
In fact, Zhou Zhigang knew very well that Zhou Hongming did not have that kind of ability. Transferring the educated youth back to the city was not something that could be accomplished simply by knowing one or two town cadres.
"I... I don't have that much ability!" Zhou Hongming didn't bother pretending to be capable this time and directly confessed his true feelings to Zhou Zhigang: "Zhigang! Can you talk to Liu Moli for me and ask her to give some money to abort the child? My brother-in-law doesn't have much money, but he can still come up with thirty or fifty yuan."
"This..." Zhou Zhigang pondered for a moment and said, "Brother-in-law, it's not appropriate for me to talk about this!"
"What's inappropriate about that? You had an affair with that woman back then, so I think she'll remember the past relationship, right?" The more Zhou Hongming spoke, the more he felt that his idea was a good one. "Besides, it wouldn't be appropriate for anyone to know about this. After all, we're in the same boat now. Liu Moli can't escape, and neither can I, Zhou Zhigang."
At this point, Zhou Hongming became suspicious and muttered to himself, "That's not right! I'm not the only one who slept with that bitch Liu Moli. Why did she keep pestering me and never mention your name, Zhigang?"
Zhou Zhigang was startled, fearing that Zhou Hongming would overthink things and drag him into trouble, so he quickly said, "Brother-in-law, although this is a bit difficult for you, we are relatives after all! I'll go there with all my heart!"
Seeing Zhou Hongming still looking hesitant, Zhou Zhigang continued, "My affair with that woman happened two months ago. She got pregnant, so it's not my fault!"
Zhou Zhigang was gambling that Zhou Hongming had no idea what happened between him and Liu Moli later.
Sure enough, Zhou Hongming's expression brightened considerably after hearing what Zhou Zhigang had said. Indeed, it had been so long since the incident between Zhou Zhigang and Liu Moli, and today Liu Moli herself told Hongming that the baby in her belly was about forty days old, so it had nothing to do with Zhou Zhigang at all.
Zhou Hongming reached out and patted Zhou Zhigang on the shoulder, and said with a look of relief: "Zhigang, I knew you were a good person. Don't worry, as long as I, Zhou Hongming, am well, you will definitely benefit from it."
"Thank you, brother-in-law." Zhou Zhigang moved his body inconspicuously to avoid Zhou Hongming's hand that hurt him.
"Zhigang, Zhigang, are you in there?"
Just as Zhou Zhigang and Zhou Hongming finished talking, Zhou Chunping's voice was heard outside.
"Zhigang, I'm going home first. Please focus on my work." Zhou Hongming saw Zhou Chunping coming and thought that something was wrong with the Zhou family. His own affairs were already half resolved, so he naturally wouldn't be so tactless as to stay here and hinder Zhou Zhigang and his son.
"Okay, I know." Zhou Zhigang waved his hand and walked to the door to see Zhou Hongming off.
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