Wang Dabao frowned, feeling somewhat annoyed by Qin Huairu's persistent pestering.
"Qin Huairu, I really don't need your help. You should go back."
Qin Huairu was still unwilling to give up and tried to sneak in through the door, but Wang Dabao discovered her intention in advance and blocked her way.
"Hey, Brother Da Bao, Sister Qin, are you two having a chat?"
Just then, Sha Zhu came out of the deaf old lady's house. As he closed the door, he turned around and saw Wang Dabao blocking his doorway, and Qin Huairu with a fawning smile on her face.
Sha Zhu's shout startled Qin Huairu, almost causing her to cry out.
She was already feeling guilty, thinking about going inside and having something happen with Wang Dabao, but before she even got inside, she was caught by someone, and that person was none other than Sha Zhu, her backup plan.
"Oh, it's Zhuzi. I just tidied up your room, and when I had some free time, I thought I'd tidy up Da Bao's room too."
Qin Huairu brushed a stray strand of hair aside. "But since Brother Dabao's place looks pretty clean, we'll just chat for a bit at the entrance."
As they were talking, Sha Zhu had already walked over, his eyes constantly scanning Wang Dabao and Qin Huairu, and he even turned his head to glance into the house.
"Hey, Da Bao, don't be shy. If the room is messy, just let Sister Qin tidy it up for you. How clean can a man's room be?"
"Really, no need. I usually tidy it up myself when I'm free."
Wang Dabao responded with a smile, without exposing Qin Huairu's true intentions.
"Alright, you two chat. My laundry is still by the sink; I need to hang it up quickly." Qin Huairu gritted her teeth and could only slink away first, still smiling at Wang Dabao as she left.
Sha Zhu sighed as he watched Qin Huairu's retreating figure.
"Sister Qin has had a tough time. When Jia Dongxu was alive, she had to endure the mistreatment from her mother-in-law and husband. Now that Jia Dongxu has passed away, the burden of the family has fallen on her shoulders alone."
Sha Zhu felt a little jealous when he saw Qin Huairu smiling happily.
But then I thought, Qin Huairu's overtures were probably for the sake of a job transfer; asking for favors isn't that easy.
He never expected Qin Huairu's scheme to be so profound.
Wang Dabao leaned against the wooden door frame. "Yes, it's all thanks to kind-hearted neighbors like you and Lao Yi in the compound. That's why they say a close neighbor is worse than a distant relative."
Sha Zhu took out a cigarette and handed it to Wang Dabao, then looked him up and down: "Dabao, I'm not saying this to be mean, but you're really different now that you're an official. Your demeanor is truly extraordinary. If I were your eldest daughter, I would definitely marry you."
Wang Dabao almost choked to death on a puff of smoke.
"Zhu Zi, you're something else. If you looked like a young woman, I really wouldn't dare to look at you."
"Sigh, that's just how I am. My parents raised me to be this way, so there's nothing I can do about it." Sha Zhu didn't take Wang Dabao's joke to heart.
That's the good thing about him. As long as he feels you have a good relationship with him, he'll be happy even if you criticize him to his face.
Last time when he was cleaning the courtyard, Wang Dabao said a few good words for him, which made things much easier for him. He still remembers Wang Dabao's kindness.
Seeing that Sha Zhu was also leaning against the door frame and not moving, Wang Dabao understood that something was wrong!
"Alright, Zhu Zi, let's go inside and talk. I need to change my clothes too."
Wang Dabao ushered Sha Zhu into the house, turned up the stove, filled the kettle with water, and sat it on the stove to boil.
Sha Zhu looked at Wang Dabao's leather shoes with great envy; he had a pair himself.
However, that's a style from five or six years ago, and I haven't worn it much. I was thinking of taking it out when I got home, giving it some oil and polish, so it wouldn't spoil.
When Yi Zhonghai introduces him to potential blind dates, he'll be relying entirely on those leather shoes to make a good impression.
"I'm telling you, Da Bao, this outfit is worth a year's salary for an average worker. I'm not trying to flatter you, but it really looks good on you. I definitely wouldn't look good in it. If you wore this to a blind date, which girl wouldn't be confused?"
"Wow, you're pretty good, Pillar. I actually went on a date with a girl, and you could tell."
Wang Dabao changed his clothes and put them away. By then, the water had boiled, so he started making tea. "I didn't have any good tea, so I borrowed some unknown tea leaves from the boss. I'll just make do with this."
Wang Dabao knew that he and Xiao Su were dating. Even if he didn't say anything, Yan Bugui had seen them during the day, and by nightfall everyone in the courtyard would know. No one in this courtyard could keep a secret.
"What are you saying? Who in our courtyard can compare to you, having tea to drink every day?"
Sha Zhu chuckled and picked up his teacup, then hurriedly asked, "You really went on a date? Oh my, that's great! Let's both try to get married this year and make that jerk Xu Damao jealous."
After getting ready, Wang Dabao, wrapped in a cotton-padded coat, sat down opposite Sha Zhu. "So, you're saying there's a chance this year?"
"Hey, what's the big deal? Old Yi just mentioned yesterday that he'd introduce me to someone, but it's only a passing mention, nothing's actually happening yet." Sha Zhu waved his hand with a smile, as if the matter was already settled.
What was said in jest was taken seriously by the listener, which puzzled Wang Dabao. Why would Yi Zhonghai be so kind as to introduce a potential partner to Sha Zhu?
Even after Jia Dongxu has passed away?!
Shouldn't they be using PUA to make Sha Zhu a blood baby for the Jia family and Qin Huairu?
Speaking of Sha Zhu's reputation as "Blood Baby," one has to mention Qin Huairu's wickedness. Her greatest achievement in life was sucking Sha Zhu's blood.
Anyway, if the plot develops like this, Wang Dabao won't bother to care. It's a willing buyer and a willing seller. If he says anything, the other party will just blame him for being nosy.
"That's a good thing. Zhu Zi, you'd better seize the opportunity."
Wang Dabao began to encourage Sha Zhu at the opportune moment.
"Yeah, yeah, I'll have to take good care of myself like you, Da Bao, and make sure I look neat and tidy." Sha Zhu chuckled to himself.
After drinking a cup of tea, Sha Zhu finally remembered the important matter and quickly took out a cigarette to light it for Wang Dabao again.
"Dabao, actually I came to see you this time because I have something important to say. It's about our compound. Sister Qin went to the factory to fill in for someone, but the workshop is short on tasks, and Sister Qin, as an apprentice, is becoming a burden. They won't take her on!"
"She's been assigned to our cafeteria kitchen, but we already have three kitchen helpers. It's obvious that Sister Qin will take away the work of another female kitchen helper. What do you think she can do?"
As Sha Zhu spoke, he kept banging his hands, and his face showed a look of deep sorrow.
"Coincidentally, the higher-ups assigned Sister Qin to be someone else's apprentice. You tell me, isn't this just letting them have a run for their money?"
"Sigh, I couldn't stand seeing Sister Qin's life in the kitchen these past few days, so I was just thinking if you could help out, maybe by changing her job or something!"
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