Chapter 229: The authorities are confused, but the bystanders are clear
Fan Jinyou was very proud to hear Chen Xueru's praise. This was the blind date that the deputy director of the Qianmen Management Committee had just introduced to him - Su Chunxia.
"Comrade Chen Xueru is indeed a person with good business acumen. This is my blind date, Comrade Su Chunxia. She is the head of the publicity department of the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill outside Dongzhimen..."
Chen Xueru thought to herself, "I don't care what you are, Xia. Since you are here, I have to sell you something. If you want to be a sucker, I won't be polite..."
With Chen Xueru's eloquent praise, Su Chunxia selected three pieces of cloth.
Fan Jinyou happily paid six dollars and fifty cents. He had brought his girlfriend here on purpose to compete with Chen Xueru.
As a result, today she couldn't even beat Liu Lan in the store, let alone Qin Huairu.
Now Qin Huairu and Chen Xueru have lost their youthfulness and have long been groomed by Lin Chen into delicate young ladies... They are no match for a young girl like Su Chunxia, and the little cow Liu Lan has an even better figure than Su Chunxia.
After sending away the sucker Fan Jinyou, Chen Xueru laughed.
"I got three dollars and fifty cents, and all the expenses added up to only three dollars of capital. This Fan Jinyou came to give me money, and I would be sorry if I didn't rip him off."
Qin Huairu was so smart that she discovered the trick just now. The fabric that Chen Xueru chose for her just now was not the one she recommended to the man named Fan...
"Xue Ru, you call him Cadre Fan, what kind of cadre is he?"
Chen Xueru covered her mouth and smiled after hearing this: "He is not even a cadre, he is just a small fry working in the management committee. He is always cocky and calls himself a cadre. The talented people in Qianmen all call him a cadre... Besides, Su Chunxia is just a team leader in the publicity department of the steel rolling mill, she is a far cry from Brother Lin Chen!"
"I see. I thought he was some kind of leader!"
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Qin Huairu did not leave at noon, so Liu Lan went to call Xu Huizhen again.
The four of them had a small gathering...At 11 o'clock in the morning, Lin Chen arrived with some wild game.
In the kitchen
"Brother Lin Chen, you came at the perfect time! We were just planning what to eat for lunch when you showed up."
Lin Chen winked at Liu Lan while washing the fruits, because her eighteenth birthday was coming up in a few days.
"Of course. I heard you guys discussing choosing fabrics for your clothes yesterday... so I rushed over! By the way, Arashi, on your birthday, how about I take you back to your house alone?"
Liu Lan had just gone home to see her parents two days ago, so why did Brother Lin Chen want to go again? Was he trying to find an excuse to send something to his family?
"Brother Lin Chen, you don't need it! I just went back the day before yesterday to give them some flour and a piece of pork belly. I can go back next month."
Lin Chen deliberately moved closer to her and put a slice of orange into her delicate little mouth.
"Don't you want me to give the betrothal money to our parents? Your other sisters have..."
Liu Lan suddenly realized that her bad brother didn't want to wait any longer! He went to give the betrothal gift on his 18th birthday... It seems that the sisters really need my support.
"Well, of course I want to...then...then I'll go back with you."
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After spending more than half a year together, the Wen and Xu families all knew the truth about Lin Chen. They were also quite awkward at first, but the matter was settled. As long as their daughter was happy...
Besides, the daughter was so happy, and Lin Chen was filial and capable. The two families also tacitly agreed to this matter, and the Wen family treated Lin Chen, the third son-in-law, as a treasure.
At any time, strength speaks for itself. Whoever has the ability has the final say...
Besides, no one is perfect! Lin Chen is a bit fickle, but he is generous and treats his wife well... and is filial to his father-in-law, which is already good.
Lin Chen did not return to the steel mill for the entire afternoon. It was not until the evening that he took Qin Huairu and Liu Lan directly back to the courtyard.
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main entrance
Lin Chen started chatting with Yan Laosan, while Qin Huairu took Liu Lan back to the backyard first.
After seeing Qin Huairu leave, Yan Bugui hurriedly moved one step closer to Lin Chen.
"Brother Lin, I recently discovered something. These three guys, Shazhu, are a little abnormal. Have you noticed?"
Yan Bugui is not stupid. In fact, he had already sensed something was wrong during the Chinese New Year, but he didn't dare to say anything without any evidence.
After all, Shazhu is still young and hasn’t started a family or a career yet. If any bad negative news really comes out about him... his life will probably be over.
Lin Chen thought that those involved in the incident were confused, but those who were watching could see clearly. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that something was wrong...
"Young people are just curious, there won't be any problem. Old Yan, you don't have to be so nervous... and we can't say anything without evidence, this matter may end up costing lives."
Yan Bugui frowned after hearing this. He could tell that Lin Chen meant to just pretend he knew nothing and not to meddle in other people's business.
"Yes, yes, it's only our brothers who talk about it. I've never told anyone else about it. It could also be that I'm dazzled..."
Yan Bugui had diarrhea at night some time ago. When he slipped out to go to the toilet... he accidentally saw Sha Zhu bringing delicious food to Ma Lan... otherwise he would not dare to talk about this with Lin Chen.
Just when Yan Bugui was about to talk about Xu Damao and Liu Guangqi, some workers in the yard came back from get off work.
Lin Chen shook his head and stopped him from continuing.
He Daqing saw that the two were at the door, so he hurriedly got a cigarette...
The He family and the Xu family are at loggerheads, and they haven't reconciled yet. He Daqing needs some outside help. At least he can speak for the He family...
Yan Bugui took the cigarette and lit it up: "Lao He, it's no use keeping the situation between you and Lao Xu at a standstill. We're all neighbors, how about I be a peacemaker and you cook a few dishes and ask Lao Xu to sit down and reconcile with us? After all, this is Zhuzi's fault. If Lao Xu doesn't come, it's the Xu family's fault..."
He Daqing looked at Lin Chen standing beside him again.
"I think it's okay. We all live in the same courtyard. If you keep making trouble like this, there will be many people willing to watch the fun. Zhuzi really beat Damao pretty hard this time..."
As soon as Lin Chen said that, He Daqing understood what he meant and started fighting with Xu Wude. Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong were the happiest...
"Okay, I'll listen to you two brothers. I'll treat you all on Saturday night, and you guys will be in charge of calling Lao Xu over!"
Yan Bugui was delighted as he could indulge in his craving for wine and meat again...it would be great if someone would set up a table for him every month.
After a while, Sha Zhu and Zhao Daduzi came together. Da Chang Lian followed Wang Xinliang, while Liu Daleng still followed his brother Sanbang...
Ever since the two families had a fight, the Siheyuan Iron Trio no longer played together. However, the goals of the three did not change, but instead there was a sense of competition.
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the other side
Qianmen Fanjia
Fan Jinyou's mother is asking about her son's condition.
"Jinyou, the material has been retrieved now. Did Chunxia say when we will give the gift and get the marriage certificate?"
Fan Jinyou was happy when this matter was mentioned. His partner was a cadre in the steel rolling mill...his salary was higher than his, and the Su family was also capable.
"Mom, don't worry! I've already won over Su Chunxia. She said she'll go and give the betrothal gift on Sunday when her family isn't at work..."
When Fan's mother heard this, she was immediately happy. Her son was finally going to get married and start a family... She could feel that she had done her best for the Fan family.
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