She won't clear her name; she'll throw away all the scum.

Lately, whenever he goes out, Chen Xiangnan is always followed by a little tail that he can't shake off no matter what he does. He tried to shake off Chen Xiangbei by riding his bicycle, but Chen Xiangbei jumped onto the back seat and clung tightly to his waist.

Chen Xiangnan stopped buying and selling things, and Chen Xiangbei stayed home to keep an eye on things, day after day, for several days.

He finally couldn't take it anymore. "What exactly do you want? I really don't know the person you're talking about."

Chen Xiangbei: "Then could you help me find out?"

Chen Xiangnan: "If you also want to make some money from the black market, just follow me. Do you think I won't teach you? Why do you have to go find those people? If you have the perseverance to stick with me, you can succeed at anything."

Chen Xiangbei chuckled, "I'm just very smart and I can succeed at anything, but I promised someone I'd do this, so could you help me find out more about it?"

Chen Xiangnan could only resort to delaying tactics, agreeing first and hoping that he would forget about it in a few days. "I'll go and inquire for you, but you're not allowed to follow me."

But Chen Xiangbei was in a hurry to finish his work, so he wasn't going to let Chen Xiangnan hold him back. "You have to tell me when you can get a result, or I'm not going to stick with you anymore."

Chen Xiangnan had a real headache. No matter what he said, he couldn't reason with this kind of person. He really couldn't understand why Chen Xiangbei was so persistent in asking about other people's affairs.

It wasn't until Old Chen came home and started rambling on about gossip from their factory, making inconsistencies in his statements, that Chen Xiangnan realized his third son had been influenced by his father.

His head hurt even more.

But there was no other way; his younger brother was so persistent that he had to ask around for him, even if he didn't know him at all. When asked who he was asking for information from, the kid was so tight-lipped that he was unrecognizable, which surprised him. He'd really grown up.

"Three days. I'll tell you in three days, okay?"

Chen Xiangbei shouted, "Tell me tomorrow."

Chen Xiangnan felt that as the second oldest in the family, he should have the easiest life. Unlike the eldest son, he didn't have to shoulder the responsibilities of supporting his parents or raising his younger siblings. He only needed to take care of himself and his family.

But now, his older brother has been separated from the family, his mother has left, and his father stays at the factory every day. Suddenly, all the family's troubles are closely related to him. For example, today Chen Xiangbei insisted that he help him find out information. If he didn't agree, Chen Xiangbei threw a tantrum. If he still didn't agree, he would go and pester Tang Jiao.

He had never realized that Chen Xiangbei was such an annoying younger brother. Not only did he not know how to read the room, he also couldn't speak properly. When he asked Chen Xiangbei for a favor, Chen Xiangbei would not say anything nice and would just give orders.

Chen Xiangnan wavered back and forth between caring for him and not caring for him. Chen Xiangbei was still clutching the hem of his clothes, which were all wrinkled. Looking at his expectant eyes, Chen Xiangnan agreed, "Just this once. No matter what you say in the future, I will never help you again."

Chen Xiangbei chuckled, "Second brother, I knew you were the best in our family."

It was rare to hear such kind words from Chen Xiangbei. Even though Chen Xiangnan knew it was just a sugar-coated bullet, he was still somewhat pleased. "Just remember, this is a one-time thing."

Chen Xiangbei couldn't possibly remember. Anyway, once there's a first time, there will be a second, and once there's a second, there will be countless times. When the time comes, he'll cry, make a scene, and threaten suicide. Even if his second brother doesn't help, his second sister-in-law will definitely. He knows all too well what he's doing.

"Second brother, this is for my niece." He handed over the candy, his eyes clearly trying to please her.

Chen Xiangnan sighed. He should have known better than to teach him such nonsense. Now look what happened, the boomerang has hit him instead.

Grandma Xia thought that her bickering with Fang Yingdi was a trivial matter, but a few days later, rumors spread in the factory that Grandma Xia was acting recklessly in the dormitory because of her age. She not only bullied the young female workers, but also refused to listen to reason.

When Grandma Xia was called to the factory office director, she was completely bewildered by what she heard.

"I didn't, why would I bully them?"

Director Yuan was holding a notebook, seemingly writing something. Upon hearing this answer, she asked, "Then how come I heard you were fighting with this person today and arguing with that person tomorrow? If you didn't do those things, how could such rumors have spread?"

Grandma Xia really wanted to start cursing immediately. You, as the director, have already said that this is a rumor, so why did you call her over to ask why? She didn't do anything. Since she heard it from someone else, why didn't she go and ask that person? Why ask her? She couldn't possibly spread rumors about herself.

"Director Yuan, who has the audacity to spread such rumors? Bring him here for a confrontation! I want to see who dares to bully an old woman like me!" Old Mrs. Xia said angrily. Anyone would be angry if they were being slandered for no reason.

Director Yuan: "Never mind who it is, someone has reported me."

Grandma Xia raised her hand, "Then I'll also report the person who reported me. He's spreading rumors. Are you going to do anything about this? If you're not, I'll go sit outside the factory manager's office."

Director Yuan: ......

At this moment, Director Yuan was stunned. In the past, when she called people over for a talk, she would only apologize and scold them, never turn the tables on them. Now, this old Xia was even threatening her.

"Comrade Xia, don't act recklessly just because you're a veteran worker in the factory. I'm asking you a question now." Director Yuan frowned, clearly displeased with Old Lady Xia changing the subject.

Grandma Xia wasn't afraid. "Director Yuan, I've answered your question. I haven't done anything like that. Don't believe everything you hear. You won't listen to a word I say. Are you deaf?"

Director Yuan's face turned pale and then green. This Comrade Xia's attitude was practically a challenge to her authority as a leader. "Comrade Xia, I'm not joking with you. This isn't your old compound where you can insult me ​​at will."

Grandma Xia: "I didn't insult you! Didn't I already answer you? I didn't do it! Did you understand?"

Director Yuan slammed his hand on the table. "You didn't do anything, so why is everyone criticizing you? Shouldn't you reflect on your actions?"

Grandma Xia: "Hey, I just don't understand. People are talking behind my back, and I'm the victim. How come you make it sound like I'm the one in the wrong? The police need evidence to judge a case. What evidence do you have to prove that I bullied them? I've already said that we should arrest all those who spread rumors and find out which heartless person is even targeting me. But you won't do that. You've already decided that I bullied them, so why are you even asking? If you're so capable, then give me a punishment."

Director Yuan: "You think I wouldn't dare? Believe me or not, I'll not only give you a disciplinary action, but I'll also publicly criticize you by name at the workers' meeting."

Grandma Xia: "Director Yuan, you're so capable, why don't you become the factory manager? I'll propose this to the factory manager at the next workers' meeting."

Director Yuan: "You're threatening me."

Grandma Xia: "Didn't you threaten me too? Are you trying to force a confession out of me?"