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Despite being absent from work for so many days, Li Chaoyang not only didn't receive any reprimand from his superiors, but his salary wasn't deducted either, and no one questioned him about the reason. Instead, the first thing they did after he returned to work was to promote him.

The people at the cultural center were both envious and jealous, but they were still happy for Li Chaoyang, and everyone stood up to celebrate for him.

"Li Chaoyang, congratulations! You've just returned and you've already been promoted to director of the cultural center. You'll be the top person here from now on, so please take good care of you."

"This is absolutely shocking! You've been gone for so long, and no one has been able to take your place!"

"I'm so envious of you! How did you manage to skip work and still get promoted?!"

"It seems that capable people can go anywhere. There's a saying that goes, 'Gold will always shine sooner or later.' I don't really believe that at other times, but I truly believe it here."

Ran Qiuyi was a little disappointed just now, but now she knows that Li Chaoyang has been promoted again and has become the head of the cultural center.

Li Chaoyang's promotion made Ran Qiuye forget all her previous unpleasantness. She felt that she would soon become the curator's wife, and she couldn't be happier.

Ran Qiuye's smile was exceptionally happy as she walked affectionately to Li Chaoyang and gazed at him intently.

Seeing Ran Qiuye's expression, Li Chaoyang knew she was likely to do something rash, so he made an excuse that he didn't understand her meaning and turned to go back to his workstation, appearing very calm.

Although this appreciation was quite sudden for Li Chaoyang, he didn't want anyone to realize that he was unprepared, so he pretended to be very calm.

"Thank you all for your congratulations, but you're all exaggerating. I think everyone has the potential to increase their value, even though I haven't been here these past few days."

"But I have never slacked off in my work at the cultural center, so everyone must remember that no matter what, you must never slack off in your work. The next person to be promoted could very well be one of you."

Li's words on May 5.8th gave all the workers on site a lot of confidence, and everyone actually hoped that there would be room for appreciation.

With Li Chaoyang's value increasing, another spot became available in the cultural center, which was what the workers present were concerned about.

Moreover, according to the previous rules of the cultural center, Li Chaoyang had direct decision-making power over this vacant position.

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Ran Qiuye's distant cousin had always hoped to work at the steel mill, and she also knew that the cultural center where Ran Qiuye worked not only had little work, but was also easy and respectable.

Ran Qiuye had never had any connections before, but now things are different. Li Chaoyang has been appointed as the director of the cultural center, and he has the authority to decide on this vacancy.

Ran Qiuye was overjoyed. After getting off work, she went to find Li Chaoyang.

However, Li Chaoyang has been avoiding Ran Qiuye lately. Actually, after being promoted to curator, Li Chaoyang felt it was quite good, because he no longer had to work in the same office as Ran Qiuye.

Seeing that Li Chaoyang had left work, Ran Qiuye chased after him. Li Chaoyang hurried forward, and 01 pretended not to hear her.

However, seeing Ran Qiuye relentlessly pursuing him and eventually catching up with him, Li Chaoyang felt a little disgusted, but he still looked at Ran Qiuye with a wry smile.

Ran Qiuye was already panting as she chased after Li Chaoyang. When she caught up, she grabbed Li Chaoyang's arm tightly, which made Li Chaoyang even more disgusted. He shook off Ran Qiuye and hurriedly looked at her nervously.

"What are you doing? We're still in front of the cultural center, how can you be so inconsiderate? You're a woman, you should be a little more shy next time."

"Don't come looking for me all the time. My status is different now. I've just been promoted to director of the cultural center. If you're not careful, you'll regret it."

"Are you going to remove me from my position as director of the cultural center?"

Ran Qiuye hadn't really thought that much about it. Now that she heard Li Chaoyang say that, Ran Qiuye looked around, but she didn't see anyone. So, Ran Qiuye felt relieved.

Although I came here to ask about my cousin's job, the main thing I wanted to talk about was the relationship between the two of us.

"You're right, I'll be more careful at work from now on. I just wanted to ask you, how's the matter with Sha Zhu going? Has he admitted his mistake? Has he returned the lyric book to you?"

"I feel like you've been avoiding me lately. You should have taken care of things here by now. If you have any concerns, just tell me. Like what happened just now, if you don't tell me, I won't know what's going on."

Ran Qiuye is now considered a reasonable and well-educated person. She thinks everything Li Chaoyang says is right and is willing to listen to Li Chaoyang's instructions, which makes Li Chaoyang's attitude soften a bit.

"I've finished dealing with my own affairs, and I'll now focus all my energy on the work at the cultural center. Although you're somewhat related to me, don't hold my 867 team back. If you neglect your work in any way, I will definitely handle it impartially!"

In Ran Qiuye's mind, Li Chaoyang had always been a very serious and responsible person, so she wasn't surprised that he said these words.

"Don't worry about that, I've always been an excellent worker."

"Now that things over there are settled, shouldn't we start thinking about our relationship?"

Li Chaoyang knew what Ran Qiuye meant, but he pretended not to know, because he never intended to take responsibility for Ran Qiuye; from the beginning, he only wanted to take advantage of her.

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"What could possibly be wrong between us?"

After I finished speaking, Li Chaoyang turned to leave, but Ran Qiuye was unhappy. She felt that Li Chaoyang was avoiding Ran Qiuye and trying to get rid of her. Ran Qiuyue saw that Li Chaoyang was pretending to be stupid and insisted on getting to the bottom of this matter today.

"Li Chaoyang, what do you mean? What's going on between us?"

"It's definitely about when you're going to marry me. You got a good deal, and now you don't want to admit it? Do you think I, Ran Qiuye, am that bad?"

"Or did you never intend to marry me from the beginning? What are you thinking? I really can't understand you anymore."

Ran Qiuye understood this matter very well. Now that he saw Ran Qiuye say this, Li Chaoyang could only find an excuse to decline Ran Qiuye's offer.

"Alright, do you think I don't know what you're talking about? I was just teasing you, look how serious you are!"

"I just didn't expect you to be so inconsiderate. What did I just say? Have you forgotten?"

"I've just been promoted to director of the cultural center, which is the time to evaluate my work and also a time to hold me to high standards. If I choose to get married and start a family at this time, what will the organization think of me?"

"We'll definitely get married, but it depends on the timing. Maybe you should wait until I've secured my position."

"If we all become directors of cultural centers in the future, won't we be able to live a better life? Aren't I doing this for the family? What's the rush?"

Ran Qiuye was overjoyed to hear Li Chaoyang's words. The previous misunderstanding was immediately cleared up, and Ran Qiuye was still very willing to believe Li Chaoyang.

Sometimes, as the saying goes, it's not that other people's scams are so clever, but that you willingly let yourself be scammed.

Moreover, upon hearing that Li Chaoyang was wholeheartedly devoted to his family, she felt that Li Chaoyang was a very family-oriented person, and a happy smile appeared on her face. So she suggested that she bring her cousin to work at the home decoration factory.

"So that's what you were thinking. Now that you've told me, I understand. You're right. You've just been promoted to director of the cultural center. It doesn't seem like a good idea to get married right away."

"But don't worry, I'm willing to wait for you. No matter when, I'm willing to wait for you, I will wait until the very end!"

"However, there's something I'd like to ask you for a favor. I wonder if it would be convenient for you?"

Li Chaoyang thus put Ran Qiuye's matter aside, and things between him and Ran Qiuye should be temporarily put to rest, which can be considered as giving Li Chaoyang a chance.

Hearing that Ran Qiuye actually had something to ask for, Li Chaoyang felt a little sorry for her. He would be happy if he could do something to make up for it.

Li Chaoyang didn't refuse and just stood there, then looked at Ran Qiuye with great patience. At this moment, Ran Qiuyan was also ready to continue.

“Didn’t our cultural center just have a vacancy? We shouldn’t let the opportunity go to outsiders. I’d like to have my cousin come over; she’s always wanted to work here.”

Li Chaoyang never expected Ran Qiuyue to be so overconfident, even saying things like "don't let the good stuff go to outsiders."

In Li Chaoyang's mind, Ran Qiuye was still an outsider, let alone Ran Qiuye's cousin.

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Li Chaoyang never expected that Ran Qiuye would want to use his connections to get married even though they had only had a relationship, and they weren't even married yet.

It's easy to imagine that if Li Chaoyang were to marry Ran Qiuye, he would likely have to ask Ran Qiuye's extended family for help.

Li Chaoyang is somewhat relieved now, because he didn't care about Ran Qiuye's family background and decided that he was just playing around with her.

Now, Ran Qiuye's actions have further solidified Li Chaoyang's decision. Li Chaoyang feels that his decision was extremely wise and is proud of his foresight.

However, if Ran Qiuye directly refuses to work now and acts too decisively in order to achieve her goal, Ran Qiuye will definitely make a scene.

Li Chaoyang will have just been promoted by then. If he causes such a commotion, he might lose his position. Of course, Li Chaoyang can't be that stupid.

Now that everything has been planned, we must proceed step by step.

"What am I supposed to say to you? I've only just been promoted to the position of curator, and now you want me to arrange a job for your cousin."

"Aren't you afraid someone will report me and send me straight to jail? Aren't you afraid of living like a widow?"

Ran Qiu hadn't thought much about it, assuming the director of the cultural center was very capable and that this matter shouldn't be a problem at all. Now, hearing Li Chaoyang say this...

Ran Qiuye was so frightened that she didn't want Li Chaoyang to arrange any more work for her cousin.

"I won't allow you to say such unlucky things. If we can arrange it, we will; if we can't, we'll do our best and that's fine. Okay, okay, I won't bring this up again, alright?"

"It was my fault for not thinking things through. I almost got you into trouble. You can't even begin to describe how guilty I feel. I'll listen to you from now on."

"How about this? Every time I go to your house, you cook. Today, to celebrate, I'll cook for you, okay?"

"After I cook at your house, I won't come back. Although it really takes some time for us to announce this to the public, we can live like we're married. All we're missing is the marriage certificate."

Li Chaoyang hadn't expected Ran Qiuye to be even more open-minded than him, actually bringing up this request ahead of time if Li Chaoyang intended to continue his relationship with Ran Qiuye.

Not to mention that he had already taken care of this matter before he was promoted to curator, no one could stop Li Chaoyang, but it was because Li Chaoyang did not want to be tied to Ran Qiuye for life.

But if things escalate to the point where Ran Qiuye gets pregnant, or if the two of them really live like a married couple, and everyone sees it...

It won't be easy to get rid of Ran Qiuye after that. Thinking of this, Li Chaoyang immediately objected to Ran Qiuye's statement.

"This doesn't seem quite right. What will the people in the courtyard say about you? They're known for their sharp tongues, and they'll probably say all sorts of terrible things about you."

“I will not give them any chance to hurt you, so I think we should keep a certain distance and not let them find any fault with us.”

"Besides, I've been busy with my creative work lately, and I really haven't had the leisure or inclination for it!"

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Ran Qiuye was full of passion just now, but after hearing what Li Chaoyang said, she suddenly understood what he meant.

Li Chaoyang's relationship with these people in the courtyard was not good to begin with, and they had indeed been trying to find ways to cause trouble for Ran Qiuye and Li Chaoyang.

If Ran Qiuye were to move in like this, it would indeed provide some opportunities for the elderly in these courtyards. Also, what Li Chaoyang said is quite right.

Li Chaoyang has just been promoted to director of the cultural center. If he doesn't write two decent lyrics, his position as director won't be stable.

Ran Qiuye pondered Li Chaoyang's words for a long time, and finally understood why he agreed.