Siheyuan: Qin Huairu is a lucky charm for her husband

Rolling mill

Lin Chen received a message from Liang Ladi: she invited him to Yongkang Hutong tonight.

Liang Ladi did not mention arranging a wedding night, but only said that Zhao Xinmei and Niu Shurong wanted to show off their skills and invite him to try Huaiyang cuisine.

Although Lin Chen already knew Qin Huairu and the others meant well, he pretended to be very curious.

"Those two can cook? I really want to try it. By the way, Fatty Wang's health is getting worse. He came to me to discuss whether he can take early medical retirement. You should get ready to take over the logistics department."

Based on Liang Ladi's previous abilities, she was far from qualified. But since the Lin family controlled the steel mill, and with Lin Chen's training over the years, Liang Ladi was perfectly capable of handling the logistics department...

When Liang Ladi heard that she was to take over the logistics department ahead of schedule, she was stunned for a moment. She was clearly quite shocked; although the logistics department didn't participate in direct production, Fatty Wang's position was a proper department head…

Am I too old?

Lin Chen was aware of this, so he planned to have Liang Ladi start as the acting deputy minister.

"First, I'll be a deputy minister, and then I'll be promoted to full minister in two years. We'll be in charge of the steel rolling mill, and I'll handle any objections from others."

Baifuquan Farm is under the overall control of the Logistics Department, and it will be very important to the Lin family for some time to come... Therefore, the Logistics Department must be controlled by one of their own family members.

There are many mothers-in-law from all over the country; they will all be sent to the farm to enjoy their retirement. Wives and children can visit and reunite whenever they want—isn't that wonderful?

"Okay, I'll listen to you. We can wait a bit longer about having the baby..."

Plans can't keep up with changes. Wang Pangzi suddenly fell ill, causing Liang Ladi's plan to have a second child to be changed at the last minute.

entrance of the first canteen

Lin Chen had just stepped out when he ran into Qi Zhiqiang, who had been waiting for him for a long time. Logically speaking, Lin Chen should call this guy "uncle," just like Wang Yuanhang.

However, he is unaware that Sanli and Simei are already members of the Lin family... so Lin Chen is not very enthusiastic towards him, and he is treated completely differently from Chen Xueru's uncle.

Qi Weiyi's condition has stabilized, but the vital spot kicked by Fatty is still not getting better. Now Qi Zhiqiang has no choice but to bite the bullet and ask Secretary Lin for help.

Lin Chen sometimes thinks that if this guy had gotten together with his mother-in-law back then, there wouldn't have been any chance for Qiao Zuwang! His mother-in-law was really blind to marry into the Qiao family instead of the Qi family.

“Secretary Lin, I’m sorry to bother you! I’m here to apologize on behalf of that brat Weiyi. It was all because Weiyi was so ignorant this time. My wife and I also bear responsibility for not disciplining him properly. Please, magnanimous sir, don’t hold it against that brat…”

If it were an ordinary person, Lin Chen wouldn't have paid any attention to them, since it was his son who had broken a major taboo in the courtyard house.

But what could they do? The couple treated Sanmei and Sili quite well! After the mother-in-law passed away, the couple also took good care of their young wife.

“Old Qi, apologizing to me won’t help. I’m not losing anything from this. The main problem is dealing with those women in the courtyard. Just now at dinner, Section Chief Liang reported something to me: the steel mill has arranged for another young man to move into Qi Weiyi’s room in the courtyard. Why don’t you talk to Captain Feng and have your son move out? Staying here will only bring him suffering…”

Lin Chen thought to himself, "I've already persuaded him to leave with all my heart! That way, I can explain things to Sanli and Simei later. If he insists on staying, then it's none of my business..."

Qi Zhiqiang also wanted his son to move away, but his cousin, Director Qi, was not willing! His family was able to gain a foothold in Beijing entirely thanks to his cousin's family's help.

"I...I'll give it a try! Secretary Lin, I have another favor to ask of you. Weiyi is physically fine now, but the swelling in his groin hasn't gone down. What can we do? Could you please take a look? He's only seventeen and hasn't even started a family yet..."

Qi Zhiqiang also has a daughter, Qi Weiya, whom Lin Chen had met long ago. Compared to her cousin, who is beautiful and charming, she is far inferior, and is also extremely unfilial, so she is not even in Lin Chen's sights.

Lin Chen sometimes wondered why Qi Zhiqiang's daughter couldn't compare to Qiao Zuwang's, even though Qi Zhiqiang was clearly more handsome.

"I don't have time today, I'll try to go see him tomorrow! Comrade Qiao Yicheng came to see me a couple of days ago, after all, I'm an elder in the courtyard. And it was one of the women in the courtyard who beat him, so I should help take a look. You go back and get busy! You also need to take care of yourself..."

Qi Zhiqiang came with a "let's give it a try" attitude, but he didn't expect Secretary Lin to actually agree! There are still many good people in the world...

"Thank you, thank you so much, Secretary Lin. Any time is fine, there's no rush. I won't disturb your lunch break!"

Qi Zhiqiang thanked him repeatedly before leaving, completely unaware of the meaning behind Lin Chen's last words.

Lin Chen could already tell that Qi Zhiqiang's time was running out! This uncle was also one of his experience points, and now there was only one last step left before Qiao Yicheng agreed to let his two younger sisters into the Lin family.

Qiao Yicheng can accept his eldest sister Sanli following Lin Chen's side, but he still can't accept his youngest sister Simei following in her sister's footsteps and becoming a young wife.

Xia Dongmei had tried to probe several times, but Yicheng always avoided the topic.

Qiao Yicheng has always been grateful to and respected his uncle and aunt. Now that Qi Zhiqiang has fallen, he will definitely beg Lin Chen for help. At that time, Lin Chen will have saved two of their lives... Let's see what you have to say then. How will you repay Uncle Lin's kindness?

As for minor figures like Qi Weiyi, even Factory Director Ma wouldn't plead for him, let alone Director Qi.

Now only his own parents worry about him... but they are all Lin Chen's experience points. He betrayed the people in the courtyard, and in return, let the old man pick up the scraps.

Evening

Courtyard house

When Ji Cheng got home, he immediately questioned Fang Zhuoya about why she hadn't finished packing her clothes... and how she let Tong Zhi do such dirty things.

This question stumped Fang Zhuoya, as several months had passed and she couldn't remember if she had missed anything.

Seeing Ji Cheng's huff and puff, Fang Zhuoya tried to explain again with great care. But Ji Cheng, who had his own agenda, needed to use this as an excuse to vent his anger; his wife's coaxing wouldn't calm him down.

"I can't let this go this time! That guy surnamed Tong made me lose face in the hospital, I'm going to teach him a lesson."

Watching Ji Cheng leave, cursing and swearing, Fang Zhuoya also cursed Tong Zhi at home, saying he was a scoundrel. He actually used this incident to humiliate himself… he really needed to be taught a lesson.

As soon as Ji Cheng stepped out, he encountered Ma Banjie, who was greeting Qi Wei and many other people in the courtyard.

"Dr. Ji, this is Comrade Qi Wei, who just moved here. Little Qi, this is Dr. Ji from our hospital. He works at your Hongxing Hospital..."

Qi Wei warmly stepped forward and offered Ji Cheng a cigarette. Ji Cheng accepted it, said "thank you" and turned to leave.

Ma Banjie looked at Ji Cheng, who was leaving in a hurry, with disdain.

"Don't pay him any attention. Ever since his uncle was transferred to the steel mill, he's looked down on ordinary people. I'll take you to the neighboring courtyard for a walk. Uncle Lin should be back by now! The foreman basically lives next door..."

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