1952: Walking through Nantongluo Alley

"I heard that you are getting married this Sunday?"

Zhang Aiguo put down the pen in his hand, supported his chin with both hands and looked at Chen Xiao.

"Yes." Chen Xiao nodded in reply.

I didn't expect that Zhang Aiguo even knew his own private affairs.

Could it be that he sent someone to secretly investigate me?

Thinking of this, Chen Xiao broke out in a cold sweat.

"Don't think too much. I just heard from Liu Haizhong that you were getting married. I didn't send anyone to follow you secretly."

Seeing Chen Xiao's reaction, Zhang Aiguo smiled.

Then he opened the drawer, took out a red envelope and pushed it in front of Chen Xiao.

"Your father used to be a soldier under my command. This gift is from me as your elder. It's not much, but consider it a token of my appreciation."

"Thank you, Deputy Director."

Chen Xiao was not shy either. He took the red envelope and weighed it in his hand. Just looking at its thickness, there must be a lot of money inside.

If there are only big black tens in it, there will be at least 50 yuan.

"One moment he's the boss, the next he's the deputy factory director. What's going on? He accepted my red envelopes, but he won't even call me uncle?"

Zhang Aiguo brought over an enamel cup, opened the lid, took a sip, and then said self-deprecatingly.

Chen Xiao's face was full of confusion.

How come this is a bit unconventional?

I didn't try to curry favor with him in order to get closer to him, so why did this deputy factory director come to me on his own accord?

No matter what, he is the deputy factory director and knows the original owner's parents. If the relationship is harmonious, maybe he can come forward to help if you encounter any difficulties in the future.

"Thank you Uncle Zhang for the red envelope."

Chen Xiao clasped his hands together and saluted Zhang Aiguo.

Zhang Aiguo nodded with satisfaction.

"It's a pity that you're already engaged. Otherwise, with your handsome appearance, I'd introduce my daughter to you. Maybe we could become a couple."

“What a pity…what a pity…”

Chen Xiao was speechless again.

It hasn't been long since he got married, and he's already preparing to give his daughter away. Unfortunately, he already has Qin Huairu.

In addition, since monogamy is practiced now, it is impossible to have three wives and four concubines.

"Thank you for the compliment, Uncle Zhang. If there's nothing else, I'll leave first."

After saying that, Chen Xiao stood up and prepared to go out.

Zhang Aiguo also waved his hand.

"Go out."

After Chen Xiao left, Zhang Aiguo looked out the window and murmured.

"Xiuqin, your son looks so much like you, especially his eyes..."

"If your son wasn't already engaged, how great would that be... then I could betroth Wanrong to him..."

......

As soon as Chen Xiao left Zhang Aiguo's office and walked into the corridor, he couldn't wait to open the red envelope.

As Chen Xiao expected, it was filled with big black coins.

After counting carefully, I found that there were actually 66 yuan.

It’s totally my current two months’ salary.

He happily sealed the red envelope and put it in his pocket, then walked to the cafeteria to prepare for lunch.

Since it was past the peak dining time, there were not many people queuing at the window.

As soon as he arrived at the cafeteria, he heard Sha Zhu shouting at him.

"Brother Chen Xiao, Brother Chen Xiao."

Chen Xiao walked over and put his lunch box by the window.

"Brother Chen Xiao, I heard that a senior had a work-related injury today? Is this true?"

Taking Chen Xiao's lunch box, Sha Zhu prepared food for Chen Xiao. He used a big spoon to scoop out seven or eight pieces of fat from the vegetable bowl and put them all in the lunch box. Finally, he did not forget to top it with cabbage. After doing all this, he handed the lunch box to Chen Xiao.

"Brother Chen Xiao, there are several pieces of fat meat under the cabbage. You should eat it carefully and don't let others see you."

Chen Xiao pointed at Sha Zhu.

"You kid..."

Sha Zhu scratched his head and chuckled.

Then he continued to ask.

"Brother Chen Xiao, did the uncle really get injured at work today?"

"Yes, luckily he is lucky, otherwise he would have lost his entire arm."

"Hiss..." Sha Zhu took a breath of cold air.

"Is it that serious? I thought it was nothing."

"It's not serious. Can I go home and recuperate? I won't say anymore. I'm going to eat first."

As Chen Xiao was leaving with his lunch box, he suddenly smelled a faint fragrance.

Looking up, it turned out to be Liu Lan.

Unexpectedly, just because of this glance, I was given the cold shoulder by the other party.

Liu Lan came to the window to get her food.

She said to Shazhu.

"Silly Zhu, hurry up and make some food for me. I'm almost starving to death today."

At this time, Liu Lan had not yet come to work in the kitchen and was currently working as a handyman in the factory clinic.

As for why she ran to the kitchen to cut vegetables later, it might be related to her dead husband.

When Sha Zhu saw Liu Lan coming, his whole face turned red.

"Sister Liu Lan, can you please stop calling me Shazhu from now on?"

"I'm a bit silly to begin with. You keep teasing me every day. If you keep yelling at me, I'm afraid I won't be able to find a wife in the future."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao's eyes widened.

What's wrong with this Sha Zhu today? Why is he suddenly acting like a spoiled brat? This is the first time I've seen Sha Zhu like this.

Sure enough, Sha Zhu has a crush on Liu Lan.

However... for the sake of Shazhu's future, I have to sabotage it from the middle.

Sha Zhu was destined to be a widow. As long as he met a widow in this life, there would be no good ending for him. Sooner or later he would freeze to death in a bridge hole.

Therefore, in order for Sha Zhu to have a good ending, we must never let him get married, and we must find ways to make him remain single!

"Okay, okay, I won't call you Shazhu anymore, okay?"

Liu Lan covered her mouth and laughed.

"By the way, give me a few more pieces of fat today. I've been a bit greedy these past few days."

"Okay, Sister Liu Lan, don't worry, I will definitely give you some extra pieces of fat."

Then Sha Zhu began to happily lower his head and serve his food.

Looking at Liu Lan again, she looked at Sha Zhu with a look of disgust on her face.

Sure enough, it was another woman who sucked the blood of a fool.

Chen Xiao took his lunch box, found an empty seat and sat down, then began to eat heartily.

Although the steel mill’s food is a big pot, the taste is a bit bland.

But for Chen Xiao, who was already starving after a busy afternoon, it was still very delicious.

While Chen Xiao was eating, Liu Lan sat down diagonally opposite him.

After Liu Lan sat down, she greeted Chen Xiao.

"What's your name, comrade?"

"My last name is Chen Xiao. What's going on? Is there something wrong?"

Chen Xiao answered without raising his head and continued eating.

"It's nothing, I just see that you are very handsome, so I want to ask if you have a partner." Liu Lan continued.

She has a somewhat carefree personality.

In this age where men take the initiative, few women approach men.

This Liu Lan was the first one Chen Xiao had met.

As expected, she is worthy of being the woman who can hook up with the director later.