1959Siheyuan, a Turnaround

She never thought that her mother-in-law would go to the Northwest for labor reform, and life at home would be more peaceful.

She and Jia Dongxu worked together and were determined to pay off the debt no matter how difficult it was.

But now it seems that Jia Dongxu did not choose to share this responsibility with her, but chose to escape.

Thinking of this, Qin Huairu really regretted it.

Her eyes involuntarily looked towards the front yard, and the movement of pasting the paper box in her hands slowed down.

However, Jia Dongxu at the factory was in very bad condition.

I don’t know if it’s because of last night’s drinking or if he just wasn’t working hard enough.

Since he started working, he processed more than a dozen pieces in a row, but all of them failed to meet the standards. Moreover, all these workpieces were scrapped and he couldn't modify them even if he wanted to.

When the workshop director learned that all the dozen or so parts processed by Jia Dongxu were scrapped, he was furious and strode towards the workshop.

His face was so gloomy that it seemed like water could drip out of it. He stood in front of Jia Dongxu and asked loudly: "Jia Dongxu, look at what you have done! What happened to these dozen scrapped workpieces? Do you still want to do this?"

Jia Dongxu lowered his head, not daring to say a word, his body trembling slightly.

"You've been working in the factory for almost ten years. With your level of craftsmanship, I doubt how you got the title of first-class fitter. The workpieces you make now are not even as good as those of an apprentice, let alone a first-class fitter. I seriously doubt how you got this title in the first place."

Yi Zhonghai couldn't bear to watch it anymore after hearing this: "Director, Dongxu is not in a good state today, please calm down."

Unexpectedly, the workshop director did not give Yi Zhonghai any face at all.

He glared at Yi Zhonghai and said, "Old Yi, this is not the first time that Jia Dongxu has behaved like this. He has always been so careless. I have tolerated him many times for your sake, but he has become more and more excessive. What do you want me to do with my work being so bad?"

Yi Zhonghai was embarrassed and didn't know what to say.

The workshop director turned to Jia Dongxu and said sternly: "Jia Dongxu, from now on, you are suspended from work and you are required to reflect on your mistakes. When you realize your mistakes, you can come back to work. If you continue like this, you will not be allowed to come to work."

When Jia Dongxu heard that he was going to be suspended for reflection, he panicked and said quickly, "Director, I know I was wrong. I will work hard in the future. Please don't suspend me."

The director said mercilessly: "You know you are wrong now? It's too late!"

After saying that, the director turned around and left angrily, leaving Jia Dongxu and Yi Zhonghai standing there, at a loss as to what to do.

Jia Dongxu knew that if he was suspended, the situation he would face would become even more difficult.

"Master, please help me to speak up for me because my family is in such a difficult situation. If I get suspended, what will happen to my family? Please!"

Jia Dongxu kept begging for mercy, his voice filled with tears. This time he was really scared.

Yi Zhonghai felt extremely helpless when he saw Jia Dongxu's appearance.

He knew that Jia Dongxu was not doing well, but if he was suspended, it would definitely not just the Jia family that would be implicated.

That's why he couldn't bear to watch him being suspended. In desperation, Yi Zhonghai could only shamelessly go to the workshop director.

Yi Zhonghai came to the workshop director's office and said with a big smile on his face: "Director, calm down. Dongxu must be like this because of his mother's matter. Please give him another chance. His family is really in financial difficulty. If he is suspended, how will his family survive?"

The workshop director frowned, looked at Yi Zhonghai and said, "Old Yi, it's not that I don't give you face. This is not the first time that Jia Dongxu has done this. Sooner or later, he will implicate you and me. I have tolerated him many times before."

Yi Zhonghai said quickly: "Director, I know Dongxu did something wrong. But since he has not made any big mistakes in the factory for so many years, please forgive him this time. I promise that I will strictly supervise his work in the future and will not let you down again."

"Director, you don't know that the Jia family is in debt because of his mother's affairs. This kid is really under too much pressure, which is why he is like this. Last night, he and his wife were pasting paper boxes until midnight, just to pay off the debt as soon as possible. Please be kind and spare him a favor!"

Yi Zhonghai's words sounded so pitiful that the workshop director was stunned after hearing them.

Everyone knows that you can't make much money by pasting paper boxes. Jia Dongxu can paste paper boxes until midnight, which makes him a responsible man.

The workshop director was silent for a moment, and finally said, "Okay, for your sake, I'll let him off this time. However, if Jia Dongxu does this again next time, he will be fined directly, without mercy."

When Yi Zhonghai heard this, he was overjoyed and said quickly: "Thank you, Director, thank you, Director. I will definitely supervise him well and let him work seriously." After that, Yi Zhonghai left the workshop director's office.

Back in the workshop, Yi Zhonghai told Jia Dongxu the news.

Jia Dongxu breathed a sigh of relief, as if a heavy burden had been lifted off his shoulders.

He looked at Yi Zhonghai gratefully and said, "Master, thank you. I will work hard in the future and will not let you down again."

During lunch, the master and disciple sat in a corner.

Jia Dongxu looked depressed. He didn't expect today to be so thrilling. The workshop director really scared him.

Now, besides being listless, he was also more panicked and his whole body was in a trance.

Just when the master and disciple were having dinner, Xu Damao ran over with a lunch box and a smile on his face.

He said sarcastically, "Hey, Jia Dongxu, you still have the mind to eat here. I heard that you went out for a drink last night? You are really cool, but don't you think about it? Aren't you afraid that your wife will run away with someone when you are not at home?"

When Jia Dongxu heard Xu Damao's words, he suddenly felt a surge of anger in his heart.

He knew Xu Damao's despicable behavior, and that Xu Damao was deliberately trying to sow discord between him and Qin Huairu.

But he was in the wrong last night and couldn't lose his temper in front of his master, so he could only suppress the anger in his heart.

"Xu Damao, stop talking nonsense here. My relationship with my wife is fine, you don't have to worry about it." Jia Dongxu said coldly.

Xu Damao disagreed, shrugged and said, "Huh, good relationship? Look at your current situation. Your family is in debt and you still go out drinking. Do you really believe that Qin Huairu is willing to suffer with you?"

Hearing this, Jia Dongxu's face became even uglier, but he still held back.

He didn't want to argue with Xu Damao because he knew that once an argument started, it would only make his situation worse.

Yi Zhonghai looked at Xu Damao, frowned and said, "Xu Damao, don't stir up trouble here. Don't worry about Dongxu and Qin Huairu's affairs. You should just take care of yourself."

Xu Damao smiled and said, "Uncle, I'm not trying to sow discord. I'm doing this for Dongxu's own good. If he continues like this, there's no guarantee that Qin Huairu won't change her mind." After saying that, Xu Damao smiled complacently, turned around and left.

Jia Dongxu looked at Xu Damao's back with a hint of doubt in his heart.

It was obvious that Xu Damao had something else in his words just now. Could it be that he knew something?