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"This is a very happy thing. The factory director sitting in front of you, Director Cui, is the champion factory director of today's choir."

When Director Cui heard Li Chaoyang describe him in this way, he felt even more honored and looked at Liu Bailing in front of him.

Liu Bailing, however, displayed a completely different expression.

In Liu Bailing's memory, the choir from her brother-in-law's steel rolling mill should have won first place in this competition.

Why did the garment factory's choir win first place?

"Brother Chaoyang, didn't the steel mill choir participate in this competition?"

"I participated and achieved good results, ranking third in this competition."

"Third place? Didn't I hear that they won first place in the city's choir competition?"

After listening to what Liu Bailing said, Li Chaoyang looked at Director Cui sitting in front of him and said...

"Although the steel mill's choir has very good singing skills, their costumes are not as colorful as those of Director Cui's choir."

"In terms of overall score, the garment factory choir is slightly better."

Factory Director Cui clearly noticed that Liu Bailing's expression was not very happy, so he asked her about it.

"Do you know anyone in the steel mill choir?"

"No, that's not true. It's just that at the beginning, I heard my brother-in-law was very confident about his factory's choir."

"I didn't expect to get third place today. It seems like I didn't achieve the results I expected."

Upon hearing Liu Bailing's words, Li Chaoyang asked a question in return.

“Your brother-in-law told you that you could get first place, but what makes him so sure?”

“When I told him before that I needed to solve the clothing problem, he didn’t take it seriously. Now, sigh.”

It's true that even close relatives have a certain degree of favoritism, as Liu Bailing heard that the steel mill choir had won third place.

　(Zhao) seemed a little disappointed and continued to ask Li Chaoyang questions.

Does my brother-in-law know about this?

Li Chaoyang looked at Liu Bailing with a puzzled expression.

I think Liu Bailing shouldn't have asked that question.

This issue directly affected my mood during the meal with Director Cui.

"What difference does it make whether he knows or not?"

"It's nothing, I was just asking."

"Then you should ask your brother-in-law. What's the point of asking me?"

Chapter 419 Factory Director Cui Takes a Finger at Liu Bailing [Please Subscribe]

"Brother Chaoyang, why do I feel like you're not on the side of the steel mill workers now that you've left the mill?"

"Your brother-in-law told you this, didn't he? Just because I used to work in a steel mill, does that mean I have to guarantee that smashing the steel mill and the choir will both get first place?"

"I'm not trying to be mean to you, Liu Bailing, but my strength is limited. Why don't you ask your brother-in-law?"

"I've argued with him countless times about this issue of clothing."

Because of Liu Bailing's words, Li Chaoyang's suppressed anger was instantly unleashed.

Factory Director Cui noticed that Li Chaoyang's tone of voice had changed when he spoke to Liu Bailing, so he quickly got up to mediate.

"Hey, stop arguing, talk properly, talk properly."

At this moment, the manager also came out.

Seeing Liu Bailing standing there, he called out to her to hurry up and go to the kitchen.

Liu Bailing wasn't in a good mood either, and she stormed off.

In Liu Bailing's mind, even though her brother-in-law is more than 10 years older than her, he is still a brother-in-law.

However, her brother-in-law helped her family a lot and solved many problems for her.

This also includes her own work issues.

In her mind, her brother-in-law was like an authoritative figure.

My brother-in-law said one thing, and none of the family dared to say another.

Now that Li Chaoyang was contradicting her, she was naturally a little unhappy.

The manager saw Li Chaoyang yelling at Liu Bailing.

When Liu Bailing returned to the kitchen.

The manager walked over to Li Chaoyang's desk and apologized to Li Chaoyang and Factory Director Cui.

“Li Chaoyang, don’t take it to heart. This girl is just so stubborn. Once she gets going, not even ten oxen could pull her back.”

"Manager, you're overthinking it. I wouldn't get angry with her. It was just a heated exchange, it's nothing."

The manager felt apologetic, after all, it was his employee who had angered the customer.

Ask Li Chaoyang if he needs some juice, and you can get him a bottle of juice.

"No need, we've finished eating and we're about to pay the bill."

"Li Chaoyang, this juice is a new addition to our restaurant's menu. It's not widely available yet."

"Not all restaurants have this. This orange juice is very concentrated. Try it and see if you like. Zhang, two bottles of orange juice, please!"

Li Chaoyang didn't want to drink the orange juice, but he couldn't resist the manager's enthusiasm.

I've already had the waiter bring over two bottles of orange juice.

The manager proactively inserted two straws into the glass bottle of orange juice.

"Li Chaoyang, these two drinks are free. Enjoy them."

After the manager finished speaking, he was called away by the waiter to attend to other matters.

Li Chaoyang glanced at Director Cui, picked up the orange juice in front of him, and took a sip.

"Hmm, the flavor is really strong, it's really good. Director Cui, you should try it too, I've never seen this orange juice on the market."

Factory Director Cui also picked up the bottle of orange juice and started drinking it.

Nodding repeatedly, it did indeed have a strong flavor, not bad.

I carefully examined the label and country of origin on the bottle.

"This orange juice is from my hometown, where oranges are grown."

"It's really concentrated. It must have taken five or six oranges to make this."

"Hmm, that's about right, you can taste the flavor now."

After the two finished their meal, Cui paid the bill.

The manager saw the two off.

"Li Chaoyang, where are you going?"

"Should I go back to the cultural center?"

"Okay, we're going the same way, I'll ride with you for a while."

Chapter 420 Learning about Factory Director Cui's Family Situation [Please Subscribe]

Actually, Director Cui was still thinking about Liu Bailing, whom he had just seen.

I want to get more detailed information about Liu Bailing from Li Chaoyang.

The two were riding their bicycles on the road, moving forward at the same time.

"Li Chaoyang, that Liu Bailing you just mentioned, you said she's Director Wang's sister-in-law, does she have a boyfriend?"

Li Chaoyang understood the hidden meaning in Director Cui's words.

But I feel that Director Cui is almost 40 years old, while Liu Bailing is only in her 20s. The two of them are not a good match.

"Director Cui, what brings you to her side?"

"Well, yes, a little."

Li Chaoyang did not expect that Director Cui would speak so frankly about his innermost thoughts.

"Old Cui, if you've taken a liking to Liu Bailing, you'd better go home and ask your sister-in-law if she agrees."

"Hehe, Li Chaoyang, if I had a wife, would I even be interested in someone else? My wife passed away the year before last."

Director Cui's words immediately surprised Li Chaoyang.

Unexpectedly, the factory director in front of me, Mr. Cui, is a widow.

"Old Cui, I don't know, what happened to your wife?"

"It's a long story. We had only been married for about two years, and my son had just been born. Everything was going smoothly."

"Back then, I was the director at the garment factory, and my wife also worked there. Life was quite comfortable."

“When my son was 5 years old, he was abducted at the market. My wife has been mentally unstable ever since.”