Siheyuan: I live next door to Xu Damao, my last name is Cao

Then, with his slightly trembling hands, he knocked on the door gently.

"Please come in." The leader's voice, full of majesty and indifference, came slowly from inside the house.

Qi Tiancheng gently pushed open the door, and his face was instantly filled with a flattering smile, which contained a hint of humility and expectation.

He said respectfully, "Hello, leader. I told you before about my daughter and Liu Guangqi's job transfer, and I came here today to bring you the relevant information."

As he spoke, he first placed the bag of cigarettes, alcohol and tea next to the table gently, as if he was holding a rare treasure. His movements were slow and cautious, for fear of making the slightest noise that might disturb the leader.

Then, he held the cloth bag containing the money in both hands and slowly handed it to the leader, with an unconcealable humility and eager expectation in his eyes.

The leader slowly raised his eyelids, and his eyes vaguely swept towards Qi Tiancheng, like a faint ray of light passing by gently.

Then, his eyes fell on the cloth bag that Qi Tiancheng was holding tightly. After staying for a moment, he calmly stretched out his right hand and took it in an elegant and calm manner.

He seemed nonchalant when he took the cloth bag and just weighed the things inside. His action was so skillful, like a habitual action repeated many times a day, natural and without any hesitation or unfamiliarity.

Then, without even looking at it again, he put the cloth bag into the drawer in front of him and closed the drawer.

This leader is a very prestigious figure in this factory, and he has been accustomed to scenes like this for a long time.

He was full of confidence in this so-called "gift" from Qi Tiancheng, and firmly believed that Qi Tiancheng would never dare to hide or deceive him in this matter.

In his eyes, this was nothing more than a transaction that couldn't be more ordinary, and it could be easily handled by following the previous practices.

After doing all this, his eyes shifted to the gifts such as cigarettes, alcohol, tea, etc. placed next to the table.

He raised his foot expressionlessly and gently kicked under the table as if he was trying to drive away some insignificant debris.

The whole movement was done smoothly and without any hesitation or pause.

It seems that to him, this series of actions are nothing more than trivial matters in life, not worth spending too much energy to pay attention to or care about.

The leader was seen leaning leisurely on the back of the extremely large and slightly luxurious chair, his posture relaxed yet dignified.

He spoke slowly in a calm tone, "Old Qi, I have accepted the things you sent. How about this, you just go back and wait for the notification. As for this matter, I will naturally do my best to help you, so don't be too anxious, or you should be more patient. If there is any news, I promise to inform you as soon as possible, and I will definitely not let you wait for long. However, the premise is that there must be no mistakes on your side, otherwise this matter may not be so easy to resolve."

Hearing this, Qi Tiancheng nodded hurriedly, looking just like a chick pecking at rice. He also bent down and bowed, his face full of gratitude, and he kept saying thank you.

"Thank you so much, leader. You really helped me a lot, I don't know how to repay you. Don't worry, I will definitely not cause you any trouble, I'm just waiting for your good news. I will always pay attention, if there is anything you need me to do, just let me know."

At this time, the leader raised his hand slightly and waved it a few times casually. The seemingly simple gesture contained a strong sense of authority that could not be questioned or disobeyed, as if to indicate that Qi Tiancheng could leave: "Okay, okay, you can leave quickly."

After Qi Tiancheng thanked him again, he slowly left the leader's office.

As he walked, he silently prayed in his heart that things would go smoothly, but he couldn't help but worry.

After all, there are too many variables in this matter, and accidents may occur in any link, resulting in all previous efforts being wasted.

At the same time, Liu Guangqi also went to Yi Zhonghai's house with a nervous mood.

His footsteps were rapid and disordered, and his heart was beating like a drum, with each beat hitting his chest as if it was about to jump out of his throat.

His forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat and his hands were shaking slightly unconsciously, which was an outward manifestation of his extreme inner tension.

When he stood in front of Yi Zhonghai's house again, he felt as if time had stopped.

He stood there, staring blankly at the familiar door, his mind blank, and only the sound of his own rapid breathing could be heard.

After a moment, he took a deep breath, as if to muster up courage, raised his hand and knocked on the door. The knocks sounded particularly crisp and heavy in the silent corridor, and each knock seemed to hit his heart.

Yi Zhonghai opened the slightly old wooden door gently. When he saw that it was Liu Guangqi standing outside the door, a complex ripple suddenly appeared in his eyes, which had been as calm as water.

That ripple was mixed with a little hesitation left over from yesterday, but also revealed a subtle firmness.

That hesitation comes from deep worry about the unknown risks that one will soon face.

And that determination came from the deep sympathy for Liu Guangqi in his heart and the resolute determination to do his best to help this young man in trouble.

Well, to be honest, he just wanted to take this opportunity to deal a lesson to Liu Haizhong and teach that old guy a lesson.

Otherwise, if they give you some trouble every now and then, it would be really disgusting.

At this moment, Liu Guangqi unconsciously clenched the corners of his clothes with both hands, looking extremely nervous.

He opened his lips with difficulty and whispered in a trembling voice: "Uncle Yi, I... I'm coming."

Hearing this, Yi Zhonghai nodded slightly, then turned sideways and politely let Liu Guangqi into the house.

However, before Liu Guangqi could ask, Yi Zhonghai slowly spoke: "Guangqi, I tossed and turned in bed all night last night and couldn't fall asleep. I kept thinking about this matter over and over again, and finally I decided to help you."

"After all, it's not easy for young people like you to pursue the true love in your hearts. I really can't bear to watch you being forced to separate because of various obstacles. Although the risk of this matter is not small, as long as I can help you, even if it's just a small effort, I am willing to take this risk and give it a try."

After hearing these words, Liu Guangqi felt a warm current suddenly surge into his heart. His eyes turned red in an instant, and tears were swirling in them, as if they would burst out at any time.

He was so excited that his voice began to tremble involuntarily: "Uncle Yi, thank you so much! Your deep kindness and noble virtues are so great that Sihui and I may never be able to repay you in this lifetime. You are simply our reborn parents and lifesaver!"

If Liu Haizhong heard this, it would be a big deal.

I guess he wanted to beat Liu Guangqi to death.

Yi Zhonghai is his mortal enemy, but this kid Liu Guangqi actually dared to say that Yi Zhonghai is his adoptive parent.

If this isn't treason, then what is?

Yi Zhonghai forced himself to suppress the pride in his heart.

He waved his hand slowly and said seriously, "Don't be in a hurry to thank me. This matter is very serious. We have to be very cautious. Tell me, when should this application be submitted? When the time is confirmed, remember to come and call me in advance so that I can make adequate preparations. After all, every word and sentence in this application is crucial. The content must be rigorous and detailed, and there must not be even the slightest loophole. Otherwise, if those people with sharp eyes find out the clues, the consequences are simply unimaginable!"

After hearing this, Liu Guangqi nodded hurriedly and said, "Uncle Yi, you are absolutely right! As for the specific time to submit the application, it depends on how the factory arranges it in the end. But don't worry, as soon as I receive the exact news, I will definitely rush over to tell you as soon as possible."

"Besides, before that, I will explain all the relevant details to you carefully to ensure that you will not make any mistakes due to lack of understanding of the situation. No matter what, I will fully cooperate with you, and we will work together to get this done properly and ensure that there will be no mistakes at all!"

Yi Zhonghai nodded slightly, and with satisfaction, he stretched out his hand and gently patted Liu Guangqi's shoulder, and said earnestly: "Okay, kid, if that's the case, then let's make it a deal! Remember, this matter cannot tolerate any carelessness, and we must all be fully prepared to deal with it. If something goes wrong by accident, not only will your good things be ruined, but I will also suffer. The serious consequences are not something any of us can afford!"

Liu Guangqi nodded repeatedly like a chick pecking at rice, and responded sincerely and firmly: "Uncle Yi, don't worry! I know clearly that this matter is of great importance. I will be extremely alert and cautious. Then I will go back now and tell Uncle Qi and Sihui this great news so that they can put their minds at ease. During this period of time, they must be sitting at home anxiously, waiting for my letter!"

Before he finished speaking, Liu Guangqi waved goodbye to Yi Zhonghai, and then trotted towards Qi's house at the speed of the wind.

Before I reached the door of my house, I saw Qi Sihui standing at the door from afar, craning her neck to look over here, her face full of anxiety.

As soon as Liu Guangqi stepped into the house, Qi Sihui rushed forward, grabbed his arm tightly, and asked impatiently: "Guangqi, what's the situation? Has Master Yi given the OK?"

Liu Guangqi's face was filled with irrepressible excitement. He answered loudly and excitedly: "Sihui, Mr. Yi agreed immediately! He also told me to let him know in advance when I need to submit the application formally. We can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel!"

Hearing this, Qi Sihui's eyes instantly became moist, and crystal tears welled up in her eyes.

Those were tears formed by the blending of joy and emotion, slowly sliding down the cheeks.

She sighed with a slightly trembling voice: "That's great, Guangqi! I have always believed that Master Yi would help me. After all, he is a kind-hearted man. All the hardships I have endured over the years are finally coming to an end..."

At this time, Qi Tiancheng just came back.

Liu Guangqi hurried forward and asked, "Uncle Qi, have you given the money to the leader? How is the situation?"

Qi Tiancheng sighed slightly and said, "The money has been given to him. The leader said that it will be processed as soon as possible according to the procedures, but the specific time is still uncertain. He only asked us to wait patiently. This matter is still full of uncertainty."

Liu Guangqi frowned: "What should we do? Can we just wait and see? This is too passive. I feel uneasy."

Qi Tiancheng shook his head helplessly: "There is no other way at the moment. We can only wait for the leader to come to us. During this period, everyone must act carefully and must not reveal any flaws. We must reduce the risks as much as possible and ensure that everything goes smoothly."

In the following days, time seemed to have stopped and passed extremely slowly.

Liu Guangqi, Qi Sihui and Qi Tiancheng were all anxiously looking forward to the moment that would decide their fate.

Liu Guangqi felt like an ant on a hot pan, feeling uneasy all day long.

When he was working in the factory, he seemed to be concentrating on the task at hand, but in fact his mind was already elsewhere.

As long as he heard someone mention the relevant topic, he would immediately prick up his ears and listen carefully, for fear of missing even the slightest important information or notification.

However, more often than not, he stared blankly at the unchanging scenery outside the window. His mood was sometimes excited and sometimes fell to the bottom, just like riding a roller coaster.

Meanwhile, Qi Sihui was also busy. She stayed at home and wholeheartedly helped to prepare various materials that might be used.

So, she patiently reviewed the materials she had sorted out over and over again, not missing any details, as it seemed that only by doing so could she slightly alleviate her inner anxiety and increase her chances of success.

Qi Tiancheng also asked people for information everywhere. He ran around among his familiar friends and colleagues, asking humbly if they had any inside information about job transfers, hoping to find some help during this long wait so that things could go more smoothly.

They knew very well that although Yi Zhonghai's help gave them a glimmer of hope, the road ahead was still full of unknowns and challenges, and they could lose everything if they were not careful.

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