The Great Era of Siheyuan

"Hey, Director Wang, wait a minute! I have something else to tell you!"

"what's up?"

Director Wang stopped and asked directly.

"It's about my two courtyards. The water and electricity in those courtyards are not yet connected. Can you do me a favor and apply to the higher authorities?"

Li Wenqiang looked at her with a smile. Today the director came to his door, so he naturally had to report the problem. Otherwise, he would have to make another trip next time to decide whether to approve it.

"I knew you were up to no good when you stopped me. I've interviewed so many people, and you're the one with the most problems. Wait, I'll tell the power supply bureau and the water plant later. I'm not sure when I'll go over to install your water and electricity. But this isn't a unified installation, so you'll have to pay for it yourself."

Director Wang said unhappily.

"That's okay. Thank you! Please sit down first. I'll pour you a glass of water to moisten your throat."

Li Wenqiang walked towards the cabinet with a smile.

Seeing Li Wenqiang's unrestrained and ruffian look, Director Wang and Zhu Ling both laughed.

"You should drink by yourself. I have to go back to work! I won't accompany you here. You better keep an eye on Zhu Ling. If anything happens to her, I won't forgive you!"

After Director Wang finished speaking, he turned and left.

"Director Wang, take care. Come by often when you have time!"

Li Wenqiang said politely towards her back.

After Director Wang left his sight, Li Wenqiang turned around and greeted Zhu Ling.

"Sit down and have a glass of water. I'll go wash up!"

After saying that, without waiting for her to answer, he poured her a glass of water and went out with a towel.

Qin Huairu, who was standing by the pool, saw Li Wenqiang coming over and moved his things aside without leaving any trace. She looked very disgusted with him.

Unfortunately, all her actions were seen by a blind man. Li Wenqiang didn't even look at her. He quickly washed up and went back home.

"Your home looks nice. I didn't expect you have so many books. Do you like reading?"

Back in the house, Zhu Ling stood by the bookshelf and looked at him curiously. Li Wenqiang felt very new to her. He was bold and rich. Unlike other men who always looked at her secretly, he looked at her directly and was not shy at all.

If Li Wenqiang knew what she was thinking, he would be speechless. It wasn't against the law, and he wasn't going too far.

"No, I don't. These belong to my wife. She likes reading!"

Li Wenqiang has no time to read as he is busy all day long.

"Really? Then your wife must be a very gentle and quiet girl, right?"

Zhu Ling guessed curiously.

"Good, congratulations on your correct guess. I'll give you an egg as a reward!"

Li Wenqiang brought out a bowl of porridge from the kitchen and gave her an egg.

"No, no, no, no, I've already eaten, you can eat it yourself!"

Zhu Ling subconsciously refused. Food was so scarce now, how could she have the nerve to eat other people's food? These foods were all available.

"It's okay, just eat it, I have more here! You will be the manager of my company from now on, and I will pay for your food and drinks!"

Li Wenqiang said as he brought out another portion of porridge and eggs. Fortunately, his wife liked to cook two eggs for him, otherwise he would have no way to share them.

Hearing Li Wenqiang's generous words, Zhu Ling didn't push him around and said jokingly.

"Really? Then I won't be polite!"

After saying that, he started eating without any hesitation.

"Why should I be so polite? I don't need a bite of food. Hey, you still haven't told me what's going on with you. Don't you live in Xicheng District? Why did you come here to be a public manager? Your home is not close to here, right?"

Li Wenqiang asked curiously after taking a sip of porridge.

"What's so strange about this? Doesn't your factory director live next door to me? Isn't he farther away than me? And what's wrong with you? Weren't you a buyer for the steel mill a few days ago? How come you suddenly became the boss? Are you quitting your job at the steel mill?"

Zhu Ling asked curiously while eating eggs. She didn't know why, but she felt that today's ordinary white porridge and eggs were particularly different. The taste and flavor were much richer.

"Yes, of course! I won't be delayed in the purchasing work over there. Since you are the manager of the public side, it will be easy. I thought the higher-ups would assign me someone who knows nothing and gives orders blindly, so as to save me a headache. I don't know what you can do, so introduce yourself to me and we can work out how to cooperate!"

Li Wenqiang asked curiously.

"I'm studying economics and management. I don't know what your job is specifically about, but I believe I should be able to do it."

Zhu Ling said very confidently.

"Economic management? You're a top student! Shouldn't you be assigned directly by the government? Why are you here? Isn't it a bit of a waste of your talent?"

Li Wenqiang's eyelids twitched when he heard this. Wow, he thought she got here thanks to her family connections, but he didn't expect that she is actually a top student.

Those who could study economics and management at that time basically did not have a simple family background. Ordinary people were so poor that they could not even afford a penny and knew nothing about economics.

"I will graduate in two months, and the teacher asked us to do an internship first. Most of us have already been assigned jobs. But I don't want to go there directly. I plan to train myself first, and then go to work after I get my diploma. I will work here for the next two months."

Zhu Ling said lightly.

Li Wenqiang secretly smacked his lips when he heard this. What was she talking about? She was a public company manager, and she said she would take the position just for training.

He suddenly had the urge to recognize Zhu Ling as his father-in-law. After all, Zhu Ling was so beautiful and he would not suffer any loss.

Perhaps it was because of Li Wenqiang's suspicious look that Zhu Ling suddenly felt a little uneasy and looked up at him.

"I'm done. Thank you for your breakfast! I'll help you wash the dishes! It's my way of repaying you!"

After saying that, he took the dishes and chopsticks that the two had used to eat to the sink outside to wash. Li Wenqiang did not stop them. Instead, he felt very relieved.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, you are well educated, well-mannered, pretty and hardworking. If I wasn't afraid that your father would do something desperate, I would definitely take you down."

Li Wenqiang looked at her graceful back and thought secretly with regret.

Qin Huairu looked at Zhu Ling who came over to wash the dishes, and a plan came to her mind. She asked with a smile on her face.

"Girl, what is your relationship with Li Wenqiang?"

Zhu Ling was stunned when she was washing dishes. She didn't expect that someone would greet her. When she came to her senses, she spoke casually.

"It doesn't matter, we are just ordinary friends."

Hearing this, Qin Huairu cursed inwardly, you must be kidding, an ordinary friend comes here for breakfast so early in the morning for the first time.

Seeing the egg shells thrown out of Zhu Ling's bowl, Qin Huairu felt very jealous. They had been neighbors for so long, why didn't she give her an egg to eat too?

"So that's how it is. I thought you and him were that thing. Haha, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have doubted you!"

Qin Huairu pretended to be apologetic, as if she really wanted to say something.

"Sister, what do you want to say?"

Zhu Ling frowned, not knowing what she meant by saying this, as if she had an unclear relationship with Li Wenqiang.

"I'm telling you, Li Wenqiang is already married, and he has many women around him. I'm afraid you'll be deceived by him, so you better be careful."

Qin Huairu pretended to be concerned.

"Thank you for your kindness, this matter has nothing to do with me!"

Zhu Ling quickly washed the dishes and left without looking back. She usually ignored those who told tales behind her back.