Zhang Lei handed a material list to Sha Zhu.
"He Yuzhu, take a look at the supplies listed on this form. Are they all in order?"
Sha Zhu lowered his head and glanced at the inventory. His expression instantly turned extremely grim!
Sha Zhu brought back lunchboxes from the Hongxing Rolling Mill almost every day, sometimes even several at once.
He knew very well through what channels he obtained these items.
As long as no one investigated, it was a case of "you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours."
But now, under the "tip-off" from Liu Kai Xuan, Yang had targeted him.
These insignificant matters had suddenly become life-threatening ones.
The arrival of the police meant that his problem would surely be more than just being fired; he was facing a potential prison sentence!
The evidence was irrefutable, and several colleagues in the rolling mill's kitchen had wavered during the investigation.
Only Ma Hua had maintained a strong stance and said nothing.
The others had all firmly stated that Sha Zhu had been taking lunchboxes from the canteen daily, thus embezzling public property!
With both human and material evidence present, Sha Zhu had no way to deny it.
In less than ten days, the court's verdict was handed down.
Sha Zhu was sentenced to three years in prison for serious and malicious embezzlement of public property!
In the Siheyuan, a large group of women in the middle courtyard were discussing animatedly.
"I really didn't expect Sha Zhu to go to jail so quickly..."
"Alas, there's nothing that can be done. Liu Kai Xuan is now a favorite of Director Yang!"
"That Sha Zhu, he truly let greed blind him, daring to provoke someone like that!"
"If you ask me, Sha Zhu wasn't blinded by greed; he was clearly blinded by lust, his intelligence reduced to below zero!"
"Right, Liu Kai Xuan only dealt with Sha Zhu. Why is Qin Huairu seemingly unaffected..."
"That's right. By rights, Qin Huairu was the main instigator of the wedding disruption!"
"It's not right that Qin Huairu is still walking free!"
"What's not right about it?"
"Qin Huairu was beaten black and blue!"
"I have a premonition that this matter is far from over. Liu Kai Xuan might make a big move soon!"
...
The next morning, at the Hongxing Rolling Mill.
Li De Yao's secretary, Li Shuhai, arrived at Li De Yao's office with a pile of documents.
"Director, here are the documents I obtained!"
"Mm!" Li De Yao nodded and casually pulled out a document. His expression changed drastically.
The document recorded evidence of Li De Yao's excessive feasting and drinking.
Li Shuhai had "casually" obtained them while investigating Sha Zhu.
Li De Yao immediately fetched a basin of clear water, poured a bottle of ink into it, and then threw all the documents into the water to destroy them.
At this moment, Li Shuhai couldn't help but ask, "Director Yang is truly something!"
"To make such a huge fuss over that scoundrel Liu Kai Xuan!"
"It was understandable when he tried to appease and retain Liu Kai Xuan when the technical department was severely short of people!"
"Now that the technical department is well-staffed, Liu Kai Xuan has no more utility. Why is he still trying to appease and curry favor with him?"
"What do you know? Don't spout nonsense if you don't understand!"
Li De Yao said irritably, "It's not a matter of utility!"
"It's a practical manifestation of a person's values!"
"Let me give you an analogy!"
"If Sha Zhu's importance to Director Yang was half a pound, then Liu Kai Xuan's importance to Director Yang would be a thousand pounds!"
"If Director Yang didn't fire Sha Zhu, Liu Kai Xuan would have resigned!"
"Do you think Director Yang would abandon a key technical person in the factory for a cook?"
"Uh..." Li Shuhai frowned and said nothing.
Li De Yao reminded him, "In conclusion, from now on, we should not provoke this Liu Kai Xuan!"
"We'll go our separate ways."
"Yes, Director Li!" Li Shuhai replied solemnly. 138 Reading Network
Siheyuan.
Yi Zhonghai was finally released from the detention center after more than ten days.
The first thing he did after his release was to rush to visit Qin Huairu.
Qin Huairu, having caused a scene at Liu Kai Xuan's wedding, was kicked unconscious by Liu Kai Xuan.
Later, she was mobbed by more than a dozen women, including Jiang Aiying, and almost died.
Her entire face was torn, and she was covered in wounds, confined to bed for more than ten days without being able to get up.
Seeing Yi Zhonghai again, Qin Huairu's nose stung, and she burst into tears.
Yi Zhonghai handed Qin Huairu a box of pastries. Qin Huairu hugged Yi Zhonghai's arm and cried uncontrollably.
"Alright, alright, don't cry anymore. It's all over!"
Yi Zhonghai, worried about his reputation if seen by outsiders, made a move to push Qin Huairu away.
Qin Huairu suddenly said, "Yi Zhonghai, I want to marry you!"
"Ah... you..."
Yi Zhonghai's expression changed drastically: "What nonsense are you talking about!"
"I'm not talking nonsense!"
Qin Huairu replied righteously, "Lin Xueling cannot have children, so she cannot pass on your Yi family lineage!"
"But my womb can bear children, and I can continue your Yi family line!"
As soon as lineage continuation was mentioned, Yi Zhonghai was moved!
"How about this!"
Yi Zhonghai proposed, "Xiao Ru, it's a good thing that you're willing to help me continue the family line!"
"However, I and your First Aunt have been husband and wife for decades!"
"It's really difficult to divorce so suddenly..."
"How about this: you help me get pregnant and give birth, and I'll give you living expenses!"
"Twenty yuan a month, ensuring that you and your two daughters will have enough to eat and wear?"
Qin Huairu decisively refused, "What are you thinking, Yi Zhonghai?"
"You want me to get pregnant and give birth without marrying me?"
"I can't believe you thought of that, hmph!"
Yi Zhonghai shamelessly explained, "Then how about this!"
"When you become pregnant in the future, I'll give you a sum of money, and you can go to the countryside to rest during pregnancy!"
"After the child is born, I will personally come to the countryside to pick you both up, how about that?"
"No!"
Qin Huairu resolutely refused, "If you want me to help you continue the family line, you must marry me!"
"But this..." Yi Zhonghai's old face showed extreme anxiety.
After all, this old fellow's intelligence was far superior to that of the foolish donkey Sha Zhu.
Yi Zhonghai knew clearly in his heart that Qin Huairu's true intention was to use this method to bleed him dry and support her two daughters.
Conversely, the First Aunt was truly devoted to Yi Zhonghai.
Divorcing the First Aunt to marry Qin Huairu, this vampire, would be a foolish move.
But he couldn't resist Qin Huairu's fertile womb!