Sister-in-law Su Yu kept looking around at the door, watching the workers leaving get off work, wanting to go into the factory.
“That woman, you, it’s you.”
The gatekeeper came over and stopped Su Yu's sister-in-law, saying, "This is a food factory. You are not an employee of our factory and cannot go in."
Sister-in-law Su Yu raised her head in dissatisfaction: "I'm here to see my future brother-in-law, why won't you let me in?"
The gatekeeper still wouldn't let me in.
"That's the rule. Who's your future brother-in-law? I can let you know for you."
Sister-in-law Su Yu arrogantly raised her chin, "My future brother-in-law is Wu Huaiqing, the director of the purchasing department of your factory."
"Are you Director Wu's future sister-in-law?" The gatekeeper looked at her suspiciously and muttered under his breath, "I haven't heard that Comrade Wu has a girlfriend."
In this way, his wife's plan to introduce him to Comrade Wu would be dashed.
Sister-in-law Su Yu said arrogantly, "You, go and call him out for me. I have something important to discuss with him."
Zhou Qiang was pushing his bicycle out when he unexpectedly encountered this incident.
Judging from her expression, looking for Wu Huaiqing doesn't seem like a good thing.
He walked over, smiling, and asked, "Madam, are you here to see Director Wu?"
Sister-in-law Su Yu sized Zhou Qiang up and down. Seeing that he was dressed smartly and was obviously not an ordinary person, she became much more amiable. "Who are you?"
A voice came from the doorway: "This is Zhou Qiang, the director of the procurement department. He's a colleague of Director Wu."
"So it's Director Zhou." Upon hearing that he was also a leader, Sister-in-law Su Yu's impatience vanished, replaced by a broad smile. "Hello, Director Zhou. I'm here to see Director Wu, mainly about my sister, who is Director Wu's girlfriend."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Qiang's eyes flickered for a moment, and he smiled and said, "I just forgot something and need to go back to my office. Why don't I take you there?"
Sister-in-law Su Yu was worried about how to sneak in, and when she heard him say this, she agreed without hesitation.
Zhou Qiang asked the gatekeeper to register her, then pushed his bicycle and took her into the factory.
The factory roads are concrete roads, which make it easy for vehicles to come and go. The factory buildings are all two-story buildings, which were built not many years ago and still look very new.
Sister-in-law Su Yu was like Granny Liu visiting the Grand View Garden; she couldn't take it all in with her eyes.
As expected of a state-owned enterprise, this house is even more luxurious than the old landlords' houses in their countryside.
The thought that after Su Yu married Wu Huaiqing, she and the men in her family could also become workers and have stable jobs made Su Yu's sister-in-law's smile even brighter.
Zhou Qiang asked casually, "Comrade Su, is there something you need from Director Wu?"
While looking around, Sister-in-law Su Yu said, "It's nothing, I just wanted to ask him when my sister and I plan to get married."
No matter how Zhou Qiang asked, Su Yu's sister-in-law didn't say anything else.
Zhou Qiang had no choice but to lead Su Yu's sister-in-law to the door of Wu Huaiqing's office. "This is Director Wu's office. Director Wu hasn't been in a good mood these past few days and doesn't like others meddling in his business. Don't tell him that I brought you in."
Seeing how afraid he was of Wu Huaiqing, Sister-in-law Su Yu assumed that he was of lower rank than Wu Huaiqing. She straightened her back, nodded condescendingly, and went straight into the office without knocking.
Zhou Qiang returned and eavesdropped through the half-open door.
Wu Huaiqing was reviewing the investigation materials when he heard someone come in. His expression darkened, and when he saw that it was Su Yu's sister-in-law, he frowned and locked the materials in the drawer.
"Sister-in-law Su, what brings you here?"
Sister-in-law Su Yu sat down unceremoniously on the wooden sofa where guests were being entertained, looking around with satisfaction.
Wu Huaiqing, mindful of the guest's presence, poured a glass of water for Sister-in-law Su Yu in an enamel mug.
Sister-in-law Su Yu took a sip and then curled her lip in disgust.
What? A purchasing manager is being given plain water to drink?
Wu Huaiqing sat opposite her and asked, "Sister-in-law Su, what brings you here today?"
Seeing that he hadn't mentioned Su Yu for a while, Su Yu's sister-in-law cut to the chase:
"Wu Huaiqing, don't play dumb with me. Tell me, what are we going to do about this? When are you coming over to finalize the deal?"
“Our family doesn’t ask for much in betrothal gifts. We’re not selling our daughter. Just give us a thousand yuan as a token.”
"Just get us two more job openings later. You should be able to handle this small thing, right?"
Sister-in-law Su Yu rattled off her words without even taking a breath, clearly having rehearsed them in her mind for a long time.
Upon hearing this, Wu Huaiqing's tone turned cold.
“I think you’ve misunderstood, Sister-in-law Su. I already told the matchmaker last time we met that Su Yu and I aren’t a good match. We’re not even dating, let alone engaged.”
"You bastard Wu Huaiqing, you got my sister pregnant and now you want to deny it? Let me tell you, no way."
Sister-in-law Su Yu's voice was sharp and aggressive.
Wu Huaiqing's face turned ugly: "Sister-in-law Su, Comrade Su and I haven't seen each other since that matchmaking. Sister-in-law Su, you'd better not talk nonsense, lest you ruin Comrade Su's reputation."
“Wu Huaiqing, you still won’t admit it? My sister already said that the child is yours.”
"You still won't admit it? Believe me or not, I'll report you. Hooliganism is a crime that can get you punished."
Since the matter concerned the privacy of female comrades, Wu Huaiqing felt it inappropriate to make any unwarranted comments and got up to see the guest out.
“Sister-in-law Su, I, Wu Huaiqing, have done nothing wrong. You should go back and ask Comrade Su about this matter. I have other matters to attend to, so I won’t keep you any longer. Please!”
Sister-in-law Su Yu never expected that even after she had gone to such lengths, Wu Huaiqing would still refuse to admit his mistake.
Could it be that he thinks the bride price is too high? His parents are both government employees, they can't possibly not be able to come up with a thousand yuan, right?
As expected, those who aren't biologically related aren't valued; the money must have gone to his biological daughter, Yu Yao.
Su Yu's sister-in-law left the house cursing, but Zhou Qiang called her back as soon as she reached the corridor.
"Sister-in-law Su, I never expected Director Wu to be this kind of person. Don't worry, I can help you with this."
The eldest sister-in-law of the Su family looked at him suspiciously, "Aren't you and Wu Huaiqing in cahoots? Are you really willing to help me?"
“We’re not in cahoots. If you’re willing to do as I say, I’ll give you two job openings and an extra 1,500 yuan after it’s done.”
Upon hearing this, Sister-in-law Su Yu's eyes flashed with greed. "Director Zhou, whatever you say, I'll do as you say."
Zhou Qiang's smile didn't reach his eyes. "Let me tell you."
Not long after, Sister-in-law Su Yu left with two ten-yuan bills in her pocket, her face beaming with joy.
After he left, a worker with a simple and honest face appeared next to Zhou Qiang. He was the same person that Yu Yao had bumped into at the factory earlier.
"Didn't you give her too much?"
"More? Did I say I would definitely give it to her?"
Once Wu Huaiqing is brought down, whether or not he gives it to us is up to him.
Zhou Qiang watched Su Yu's sister-in-law's retreating figure, then looked at his companion and asked, "Bull Shark, the warehouse is all ready for you. When exactly will that shipment arrive?"
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