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When Liu Haizhong got home, he sat there drinking alone.

Knowing that he was in a bad mood, Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu both stayed inside and didn't dare to come out for dinner.

They were afraid of being seen by Liu Haizhong and becoming the target of Liu Haizhong's venting.

The second aunt said, "What happened? I heard that Xu Damao's official rank is higher than yours."

Liu Haizhong gave her a disapproving look: "If you don't understand, don't talk nonsense."

Xu Damao and I are both team leaders, but we haven't been promoted.

It's just that Director Li is the main person in charge, and I'm the assistant.

The second aunt said bluntly, "But his official rank is still higher than yours."

Liu Hai slammed his fist on the table in anger: "I said, we're the same, there's no distinction between senior and junior."

The second aunt was startled and asked cautiously, "Why did Director Li make him the leader?"

Liu Haizhong said, "It's all because his documents are well-written. I was ruined by Lao Yi and Lao Yan; they're nothing."

Aunt Er said, "How could Xu Damao's skills possibly compare to Lao Yan's writing? I don't believe it."

Upon hearing this, Liu Haizhong thought it made sense. They knew Xu Damao very well.

He was always last in his class when he was in school. Someone like that shouldn't be compared to Yan Bugui.

"Then what did you say happened?"

Auntie Er said, "I bet Xiaoling wrote it for him. You've forgotten how he fawned over Xiaoling when he brought the materials back that day."

Liu Haizhong was even more frustrated. Xu Damao had Xu Xiaoling, a college student, as a helper; how could he possibly compare?

"Has Guangqi replied yet? I'm an official now, why is he still trying to curry favor with his father-in-law?"

The second aunt was quite heartbroken. The family had written countless letters and sent numerous telegrams to Liu Guangqi, but he simply wouldn't return.

"If Guangqi comes back, I will definitely be able to surpass Xu Damao."

He thought of his two sons at home, his eyes filled with disdain: "The useful ones aren't home, and the ones at home are useless."

The second aunt's eyes also showed disdain: "They've never been as good as one of Guangqi's fingers since they were little."

Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu, who were inside, were extremely dissatisfied after hearing what the two men said.

Both of them had the same thought of leaving home, but at the same time they kept this thought to themselves.

As Liu Haizhong listened to his second aunt's scolding, he also tried to think of a solution.

Surprisingly, he actually came up with a solution. If his son was useless, then he would find him a capable wife.

As soon as he mentioned his idea, his second aunt agreed.

Have you seen anything you like?

Liu Haizhong sighed: "Among the people I know, only He Yushui and a few others are educated."

The second aunt also thought through everyone she knew and found that there wasn't a single person who could compare to Xu Xiaoling.

"Would they agree to marry Guangqi?"

Liu Haizhong said fiercely, "They dare not agree."

Auntie Er quickly said, "Don't do anything rash. Sha Zhu is a simpleton; he can hit people."

Old Xu won't do either; he's too cunning.

Besides these two, that leaves only Li Pan.

The second aunt said, "Although the Li family's conditions are a bit poor and they are not a good match for our family, she can help you write documents."

Liu Haizhong frowned: "I don't have much of a relationship with Lao Li."

The second aunt said, "What need is there for any relationship? Our family is the leader, and they should feel honored that we have taken a liking to them."

And you forgot about Yu Li. She actually wanted to kick Panpan out of the house.

She couldn't wait for Panpan to get married.

Liu Haizhong thought for a moment and said, "Then go to the Li family and sound them out."

The second aunt remembered this incident.

Yi Zhonghai ultimately did not agree to Qin Huairu's proposal. He couldn't stand seeing others doing well, and he was even less willing to use Qin Huairu to help Xu Damao secure an official position.

Qin Huairu didn't insist when she saw that Yi Zhonghai disagreed. She wouldn't do anything that didn't benefit her.

Since Yi Zhonghai wouldn't offer her any benefits, she planned to go find Xu Damao.

After arriving at work, Qin Huai found an opportunity to ambush Xu Damao. Xu Damao chuckled, "Sister Qin, what's up? Can't stand being alone, so you've come to ask me for help?"

Qin Huairu whispered, "Xu Damao, I'm here to make a deal with you."

"I have a way to get Director Li to promote you. How do you plan to repay me?"

Xu Damao clearly didn't believe him: "Sister Qin, you've had too much to drink. If you were that capable, would you still need to work in the workshop?"

You probably already got yourself an official position a long time ago.

Speaking of this, Qin Huairu got angry. She had served Li Huaide so well, yet Li Huaide still didn't want her to become an official.

"Don't worry about it. If I say I can make you an official, I will make you an official."

Just tell me how much benefit you'll give me.

Xu Damao chuckled: "No, I don't have anything to offer you."

You should go find Yi Zhonghai. He's always following Liu Haizhong around like a dog; it must be tough for him."

Qin Huairu was furious. She was telling the truth, so why wouldn't Xu Damao believe her?

We can't exactly let her tell Xu Damao that she's now Li Huaide's mistress.

Xu Damao knows Qin Huairu all too well; he knows her inside and out.

Qin Huairu's mouth is best at lying.

Xu Damao isn't stupid; how could he easily believe what he said?

Seeing that Xu Damao didn't believe her, Qin Huairu had no choice but to give up. But she really couldn't bear to give up this lucrative way to make money.

Qin Huairu's eyes lit up, and an idea came to him. Xu Damao was unwilling to pay, but Liu Haizhong would definitely be happy to.

She quietly called Liu Haizhong aside and said, "Second Uncle, I have a way to get Director Li to promote you. Do you want to hear it?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Haizhong became excited and no longer cared about how Qin Huairu addressed him.

"Huai Ru, what's your idea? Tell me quickly."

Qin Huairu pondered for a moment and said, "Give me a thousand yuan, and I'll help you get promoted."

She had calculated that 1,000 yuan.

These days, a single workstation in a steel rolling mill costs this much money.

She asked Liu Haizhong for so much money; it was practically giving him a bargain. Liu Haizhong certainly wouldn't refuse to hand it over.

When Liu Haizhong heard that it would cost so much, he hesitated. He was generous with money, but it was all small change.

He really wouldn't be willing to take so much at once.

"Qin Huairu, tell me your plan. If it's really possible, I'll give you the money."

Qin Huairu approached Liu Haizhong, attempting to use the same methods he used against Yi Zhonghai to deal with him.

However, he miscalculated.

Liu Haizhong is not Yi Zhonghai; he doesn't have that many thoughts about women.

If it had happened a few years earlier, there might have been a chance.

But now.

just forget it.

Firstly, he was getting old and had lost interest in that; more importantly, women would only hinder his advancement in officialdom.

"Qin Huairu, I'm not Lao Yi, don't try this on me."

Just tell me what your solution is. If what you say works, I'll give you two thousand, let alone a thousand.

Qin Huairu said pitifully, "Second Uncle, please don't ask anymore. If I say I have a way, I definitely have a way. It won't work if I tell you."

Liu Haizhong ultimately did not agree to Qin Huairu's proposal. It was simply too unrealistic.

Without saying anything, they just asked him to give them a thousand yuan. They're treating him like Yi Zhonghai (a notorious figure in Chinese folklore known for his naivety and arrogance).

Qin Huai became even angrier when he saw that Liu Haizhong was not fooled.

With the intention of teaching the two a lesson, she went to find Li Huaide.

After taking good care of Li Huaide, she began to apply eye drops to the two of them.

Li Huaide verbally agreed, but he didn't take it to heart at all. Qin Huairu didn't hold a significant place in his heart. (End of Chapter)