Chapter 205 New Goal
After Zheng Haiyang left, Xu Dongliang went to the machinery factory to find Zhu Ziqiang after work.
Yes, by chance, Zhu Ziqiang met Xu Dongliang at the supply and marketing cooperative.
Zhu Ziqiang knew clearly that he liked women, but after that incident, he couldn't help but keep thinking about Xu Dongliang.
Even his newlywed wife, Sun Ling, showed little interest.
After this chance encounter, he took the initiative to talk to Xu Dongliang, and that's how the two continued to secretly keep in touch.
There were various things going on in between... cough... In short, these two have been getting along quite well lately; someone who didn't know the situation would think they were very close brothers.
Clearly, this is what Zhu Ziqiang's colleagues think.
Upon seeing Xu Dongliang at the door, he skillfully struck up a joke:
"Hey, Ziqiang, your buddy's here to have dinner with you again."
Feeling guilty, Zhu Ziqiang gave an uneasy "hmm," barely daring to look at Xu Dongliang, afraid that others would discover his secret relationship with Xu Dongliang.
Xu Dongliang was a seasoned veteran; he remained calm and composed, even replying with a smile:
"The food at the factory is bland, so I take Ziqiang out for a treat."
A hint of envy immediately appeared in the colleague's eyes.
Good heavens, why doesn't he have such a good friend!
He also wanted to be invited to eat at a state-run restaurant every now and then!
He's been craving braised pork for ages!
Unfortunately, it's just a dream.
I still have to go home and eat the bland, unappetizing meals at home.
"We're leaving now, you should go home too!"
Zhu Ziqiang was worried that if he stayed too long, people would notice something was amiss, so after saying goodbye, he left with Xu Dongliang.
The two skillfully avoided people and went to a state-run restaurant for a meal.
Go inside and find an empty seat. Xu Dongliang is always generous to people he likes, and he's not short of money. As soon as he went in, he ordered three meat dishes.
"Waiter, one braised pork, one steamed sea bass, one minced pork and vermicelli dish, and one stir-fried vegetable dish."
"Alright, that's 4.18 yuan in total, plus 6 liang of grain coupons and 3 liang of meat coupons."
This price is almost a week's wages for an ordinary worker, but Xu Dongliang took it out without batting an eye.
Zhu Ziqiang's eyes flickered, and he said, "That's enough, that's enough. How can the two of us possibly eat that much food?"
Xu Dongliang waved his hand dismissively, "If you can't finish it, take it back for your two sons."
"I can't accept that, I can't take it."
Zhu Ziqiang was unwilling and quickly refused.
Xu Dongliang didn't care about these things:
"Alright, alright, it's just a little food, don't fuss about it."
"Okay then."
Zhu Ziqiang reluctantly agreed, but a slight smile appeared on his lips when he couldn't see.
Putting everything else aside, Xu Dongliang is indeed quite generous to himself. Every time he goes out, there are two or three meat dishes, which has made his face a bit rounder lately.
If I eat more when I'm out, I can eat less when I get home at night, which will save some food.
Sometimes, they would even bring some meat dishes for Da Dan and Er Dan to supplement their nutrition.
Even Grandma Zhu benefited a lot from it.
Zhu Ziqiang was very satisfied with his decision back then.
After Fu Jiaojiao left, he was already struggling to support his elderly mother and two sons on his own. Then Sun Ling, who was unemployed, came along. With one salary for five people, Zhu Ziqiang felt extremely strained.
The family is now much poorer than before.
He saved up quite a bit of money after following Xu Dongliang.
I knew I made the right choice!
As soon as the dishes were served, Zhu Ziqiang didn't stand on ceremony with Xu Dongliang. He picked up his chopsticks and quickly grabbed a large piece of braised pork.
fragrant!
The glistening, trembling braised pork is just so delicious!
I never get tired of eating it.
Zhu Ziqiang couldn't resist picking up two more pieces with his chopsticks, no longer caring about pretending in front of Xu Dongliang.
Xu Dongliang raised an eyebrow, not minding at all. He knew a little about Zhu Ziqiang's little schemes, but he didn't lack those things, so he didn't care.
He also picked up his chopsticks and began to eat, but compared to Zhu Ziqiang, his eating manners were much more refined.
Halfway through the meal, Xu Dongliang started talking about Zheng Haiyang.
Speaking of Zheng Haiyang, he was so arrogant and ignorant that he came to the supply and marketing cooperative to fool him.
Xu Dongliang sneered, "This kid's got a real heart. He even tried to sell me to that guy surnamed Wang. Bah! When I was out in the game, he was still playing in the mud. He still wants to cheat me!"
"What?!"
Zhu Ziqiang was shocked, angry, and extremely dissatisfied.
That bastard Zheng Haiyang, he's trying to steal his girlfriend!
They didn't even bother to see if Zhu Ziqiang would agree.
"Don't worry, don't worry, I'm not stupid, I wouldn't be fooled by him," Xu Dongliang comforted him.
Zhu Ziqiang was not at ease. He knew that Zheng Haiyang had previously planned to introduce Yu Junsheng to Director Wang, but he did not expect that even after falling out with Director Wang, he had not forgotten this idea and wanted to introduce Xu Dongliang to him.
It seems this kid has big ambitions.
They probably won't give up easily; I need to think of a solution myself.
If he succeeds, Xu Dongliang will never remember him.
Zhu Ziqiang's eyes darted around, his gaze somewhat distant.
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Since Cheng Jiajia became pregnant, the snacks at home have been going out very quickly. Cheng Jiajia gets hungry very fast, so she puts a small brown paper bag of snacks in her bag when she goes to work and eats some when she gets hungry.
The peach shortbread I bought last time is already finished.
Yu Junsheng then suggested taking Cheng Jiajia to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy some more.
The next day at noon, after lunch, Yu Junsheng took Cheng Jiajia to the supply and marketing cooperative, planning to buy things before going to work.
The couple didn't expect to run into an acquaintance in the neighborhood.
"Hey, who's this?"
"Isn't this the wife of our supply and marketing cooperative director?"
Cheng Jiajia's first words were sarcastic.
That's right, this person is none other than Cheng Jiajia's stepsister, Dong Siwei.
Cheng Jiajia still remembered how Dong Siwei and Zheng Haiyang had conspired to steal from her house, so naturally she wouldn't let go of this opportunity to be sarcastic towards her.
"What director's wife? The director is selling goods, where did this director come from?" Dong Siwei pouted.
Cheng Jiajia raised an eyebrow. Wow, that's rare. Her stepsister didn't argue with her even after hearing such harsh words.
Has he changed his mind?
Dong Siwei looked at Cheng Jiajia with a complicated expression.
She can now face Cheng Jiajia with a normal attitude and is no longer so "superstitious" about the so-called protagonist in the book.
That's why she was able to look at Cheng Jiajia and Yu Junsheng, these two cannon fodder, from an outsider's perspective. Perhaps these two weren't as "bad" as she thought.
Not everyone who stands against the protagonist is a "bad guy".
Recently, under Dong Dalei's daily persuasion, Dong Siwei has been considering divorcing Xu Dongliang.
Given Xu Dongliang's situation, I definitely can't continue living with him.
The thought of him having sex with men and getting covered in filth from fighting with Zheng Haiyang made Dong Siwei feel disgusted and she didn't want to get close to him.
Besides, he's found someone else now...
Dong Siwei makes me feel disgusted just thinking about it!
And after this experience, Dong Siwei understood.
Since the life trajectories of both Cheng Jiajia and Yu Junsheng, who were cannon fodder, have changed.
So who can say for sure whether Zheng Haiyang, the richest man in the world, and Xu Dongliang, the chief eunuch by his side, will change?
At least she hasn't seen even a trace of success in either of them.
Instead of placing your hopes on others, use your own foresight to develop and improve yourself.
She refused to believe that a college graduate from a modern information society could do poorly in this era.
What are you doing at the supply and marketing cooperative?
Could it be that they've come to see Xu Dongliang?
"They're here to buy things, what else could they be here for?"
As soon as Cheng Jiajia finished speaking, she saw Xu Dongliang and Zhu Ziqiang coming over one after the other.
Dong Siwei's face darkened instantly.
Xu Dongliang, that bastard!
She hadn't even divorced him yet, and he was already so blatantly parading around with his male lover!
Don't think she doesn't know what kind of relationship Zhu Ziqiang has with him!
These two male dogs!
She immediately pulled her hand over her face and stepped forward, demanding, "Xu Dongliang, what do you mean? You knew I was coming to see you today, yet you're so eager to show off your lover in front of me?"
"If you're so capable, bring your lover to your parents and relatives!"
Xu Dongliang's expression changed slightly. He looked around and only breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that no one was there.
He said impatiently, "We're about to get divorced anyway, what business is it of yours who I bring along?"
Dong Siwei choked. That's true, but aren't they still married?
"And I'm warning you, keep your voice down, or you'll ruin my plans, and I'll never forgive you!"
Dong Siwei pouted, "Do I even need to tell you? Everyone around here knows about your messy affairs..."
Her voice trailed off under Xu Dongliang's fierce glare.
Perhaps realizing she was being too cowardly, she coughed again. "Alright, I won't argue with you anymore. I just came here to tell you that we'll pick up our divorce certificate at the Civil Affairs Bureau next Monday!"
After saying that, he ignored the pair of male dogs and the pair of ( ) men and women behind him and ran away.
Cheng Jiajia: "..."
You're the dog! Your whole family are dogs!
However, Cheng Jiajia and Yu Junsheng were stunned by the wealth of information in Dong Siwei's words.
Holy crap, Xu Dongliang and Zhu Ziqiang, them?!
No, what about Zhu Ziqiang's new wife, Sun Ling?
...
Sun Ling, who was being eyed by Cheng Jiajia, didn't really care what Zhu Ziqiang was doing outside; her mind was still entirely on Qi Baifan.
When her brother Bai Fan stopped talking to her, Sun Ling felt like her world had collapsed.
Wasn't she married into this tenement just for her Bai Fan brother?
Qi Baifan ignored her. Why would she want to marry Zhu Ziqiang, this old widower with two children in tow?!
Brother Bai Fan!
Why, why did you do this to her?
Sun Ling had tried to cause trouble for Qi Baifan, but Qi Baifan was no longer the same brother he used to be. He was now focused on climbing the social ladder and had long forgotten about his childhood sweetheart, Sun Ling. Naturally, he was unmoved by her antics. In fact, he found her annoying and even made her cry several times.
Sun Ling didn't blame Qi Baifan, but she suspected that Qi Baifan had really fallen in love with his wife Bai Xiaohui and had even held a grudge against Bai Xiaohui.
However, after observing the couple for a period of time, she realized that their marital relationship was not as harmonious as she had imagined.
In fact, after discovering Qi Baifan's true colors (a temporary worker, burdened by family responsibilities, and with a lingering mistress), Bai Xiaohui unilaterally became cold towards him. Qi Baifan, realizing that marrying Bai Xiaohui wouldn't benefit his work or family, turned to other women. Now, they essentially live separate lives.
Sun Ling was relieved, but soon she suspected that Qi Baifan was having an affair.
Because many times she couldn't find Qi Baifan at all; he wasn't at the Bai family home, nor in the courtyard, nor at his mother's home.
Sun Ling followed her for several days but found nothing suspicious about the woman.
However, she did not give up the idea.
She had a gut feeling that Qi Baifan was seeing someone else.
She vowed in her heart to catch this vixen who had seduced her brother Bai Fan!
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He acted on his idea immediately. That day, before everyone else had left work, Zheng Haiyang arrived early at the alley that Qi Baifan would pass by on his way home from get off work.
Because Qi Baifan works at the Construction Bureau, and his route to the factory is different from everyone else's, there aren't many people on this road.
"Wait, Xiao Qi, wait!"
Qi Baifan looked at Zheng Haiyang, who was blocking his way, with surprise. A glint flashed in his eyes as he pushed up his glasses. "Brother Haiyang, is there something you need?"
What does this person want from me?
Don't think he doesn't know; Zheng Haiyang looks down on him, this pretty boy who "married into" his wife's family.
Zheng Haiyang nodded, maintaining a composed demeanor. "There is something I need to discuss."
Qi Baifan frowned slightly.
"Just say it..."
Qi Baifan has a pretty face and wears glasses, making him look very refined. Even when he frowns, he is pleasing to the eye.
Zheng Haiyang was very satisfied with what he saw, and he believed that Director Wang would be satisfied as well.
"It's like this, you know my distant relative, Director Wang, right?"
"His position in the xx department is quite high."
"You're still a temporary worker? You're just a step away from becoming a permanent employee."
"I've heard that you have excellent writing skills and are very good at writing. Director Wang needs a writer like you. Once you go there, you'll have a bright future."
"Yu Junsheng and his wife said those things on purpose to harm me, to make Director Wang dislike me, and to make things difficult for me."
Actually, Director Wang isn't that kind of person at all. He just appreciates and likes to mentor young people, which is why people misunderstood. Otherwise, why would he have been so angry that day?
"Fortunately, after I apologized to him many times, he reluctantly forgave me, but he also asked me to find some capable people for him, so that I could make up for my mistakes."
"I think you're perfect for this role."
"Look, I'm still able to stay in the security department, all thanks to Director Wang."
“You’re a temporary worker for the government now. Once you have Director Wang’s help, getting a permanent position will be a piece of cake.”
Zheng Haiyang spoke with great confidence. He could somewhat guess Qi Baifan's intention in giving Wu Meifang such a high discount; it was all for the sake of getting her a permanent position.
Perhaps his marriage to Bai Xiaohui was also partly motivated by this idea.
It is clear that this person is willing to use any means necessary for power and profit.
Now there is an easier and faster way in front of him, what will he choose?
Zheng Haiyang looked at Qi Baifan with a meaningful smile.
Sure enough, Qi Baifan began to think about it seriously.
Qi Baifan's eyes flickered behind his glasses.
Then, he said something.
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