Reborn in 1979, with a female educated youth lying next to me.

"Comrade Liu, you can't leave!"

As he spoke, Director Li's hands trembled even more violently.

"Director Li, I won't tell anyone about your nephew's matter. I know nothing about it."

"No, no, no, please sit down first. Let's talk slowly and calmly. We can discuss this properly!"

The more Liu Jiayue wanted to leave, the more anxious Director Li became.

Li Zhenhe, who was standing next to him, was completely dumbfounded.

As soon as Liu Jia stopped, Director Li turned him back to his chair.

Director Li personally helped Liu Jia sit down before picking up the chair he had bumped into earlier.

"Xiao Liu, close the door."

Director Li instructed Li Zhenhe to close the door, then smiled and looked at Liu Jia.

At this moment, Director Li was preoccupied with weighing the pros and cons and had no time for bureaucratic jargon.

After frowning and thinking for a while, Director Li finally made up his mind.

"Xiao Liu, I know you have a lot of ideas, and you've put in a lot of effort to get this contract signed."

“But you can’t take all the rumors out there as fact. No matter what you’ve found out, I can only tell you that my nephew is innocent.”

“My nephew was not the mastermind behind what happened back then. He was just an onlooker. The one who actually killed people was Liu Damao. It had nothing to do with my nephew.”

Director Li still felt terrified when the matter was brought up again.

Liu Jia, sitting opposite him, remained expressionless, but was analyzing every word Director Li said at top speed.

If Director Li hadn't been feeling guilty, I wouldn't have fallen into their trap by accident.

Now, listening to Director Li recount the events, Liu Jia couldn't wait to memorize every single word.

Liu Jia learned this from Director Li.

Back then, Director Li's nephew, Li Xintian, got into trouble in Lijiazhuang. The reason was that a group of people were fighting, and someone accidentally killed someone.

Everyone involved was arrested, including Li Xintian.

Director Li repeatedly claimed that his nephew was innocent, but whether he was truly innocent remains to be investigated.

In Director Li's words, it was Cao Xiangyang who had his father secretly pull strings to clear Li Xintian's name back then.

Therefore, the Li family owes Cao Xiangyang a favor.

By this time, Liu Jia had a complete understanding of the relationship between Director Li and Cao Xiangyang.

"So, the director wanted to use his position to do Cao Xiangyang a favor, and that's why the contract with us couldn't be signed?"

Before Director Li could give his concluding remarks, Liu Jia asked the question directly.

Director Li looked embarrassed.

While he was speaking, Director Li kept rubbing his forehead. Now, hearing Liu Jia's question, he unconsciously rubbed his forehead several more times.

Her already sparse hair appeared even thinner.

"I also have my reasons."

"Director, how are you going to explain this to the villagers?"

Li Zhenhe has a short temper. When he saw Director Li, he kept talking about how difficult things were for them. Li Zhenhe couldn't hold back any longer and simply asked Director Li a question.

"Director, are you saying all this to make me pity you?"

Liu Jia's voice turned cold again.

After hearing this, Director Li quickly waved his hand.

"No, you've misunderstood. I've thought about it too. I'll sign the contract with you!"

As he spoke, Director Li opened the drawer and, in front of Liu Jia and Li Zhenhe, actually took out two contracts.

"Write your name here and put your fingerprint on it."

Director Li seemed completely ready to go all out.

Liu Jia was so happy he couldn't help but laugh.

Li Zhenhe, standing next to him, was equally excited and couldn't wait to sign the document for Liu Jia.

Li Zhenhe still can't figure out what Director Li is thinking.

He can produce a contract immediately, but he might also turn his back on you.

They had experienced similar things before.

Therefore, the opportunity is rare and we must act quickly!

Liu Jia knew that time was precious, so the moment Director Li handed him the pen, he quickly wrote his name down and then pressed his fingerprint on it!

Director Li then wrote his name on the form and affixed the seal of the supply and marketing cooperative.

Looking at the contract in his hand, Liu Jia finally felt relieved.

"Actually, we know in our hearts that the director puts the greater good before his own family, and his style is something we should learn from."

Director Li gave a wry smile.

"Stop flattering me. You should know what I want. Keep your mouth shut, that's more effective than anything else."

Liu Jia chuckled.

"Director, didn't I just say that I won't tell anyone about your nephew's affairs? I know nothing about it."

"You little rascal, you've got a really quick mind!"

Director Li did not say the rest.

Would I have signed a contract with you if I wasn't worried that you would expose the matter?

In the end, what we're really afraid of is your cunning and scheming nature.

Liu Jia exchanged a few more polite words, then smiled and left with the contract.

You can't stay in this office for too long; anything that goes wrong will happen!

Right now, the best course of action is to make a run for it!

Since the contract is already in hand, if Director Li causes any more trouble, that would be a breach of contract!

Liu Jia walked into the corridor, with Li Zhenhe following behind. Just as they were about to leave, the phone in the office suddenly rang.

"Hello, this is Hongxing Supply and Marketing Cooperative."

"Yes, I am."

"Oh dear, it was a bit chaotic outside just now, Comrade Cao, I really didn't recognize your voice."

Li Zhenhe hadn't intended to eavesdrop on the phone call, but when the last sentence reached his ears, he suddenly slowed down.

Comrade Cao?

Could it be the Cao Xiangyang I found out about?

Li Zhenhe gasped in shock, his ears perking up instantly.

The door was open.

Li Zhenhe was standing at the door.

At that moment, Director Li was focused on answering the phone and did not notice what was happening outside the side door behind him.

"Comrade Cao, the contract issue has already been discussed above. I will definitely put in a good word for you, but right now many conditions are unfavorable to your side."

"First of all, you're in the clothing sales business, and you've never sold bamboo baskets before, right?"

"Secondly, your workshop is in the city, while Zhutian is in the village. The transportation costs alone will be much higher."

"We can discuss the clothing issue, since you have the upper hand. But I think we should forget about the basket; it's too complicated."

On the phone.

Director Li analyzed the pros and cons in great detail.

But Li Zhenhe still noticed that Director Li's expression gradually turned ugly.

He couldn't hear what was being said on the other end of the phone, but he could guess that the other person hadn't said anything nice to him.

"You can't blame me for this. You didn't tell me beforehand. We were supposed to be talking about clothing, but then the topic of baskets came up. I didn't know what to say to my superiors."

"Liu Jia from Xili Village has already come over with a basket, and we've seen the finished products."

"Given our relationship, we'll definitely be working together in the future, trust me..."

Before Director Li could finish speaking, he suddenly threw the phone aside in a huff.

Before he even sat down in the chair, he started swearing.

"Isn't this forcing people? How can you do this? You can't just say whatever you want, can you?"

"I can't keep bringing up the favors I owe you all the time. Does that make me a debt collector or something?"

"No matter how much I try to reason with you, you won't listen. Do you expect me to move a mountain of gold for you?!"

Director Li felt stifled and began to complain, but he dared not raise his voice, so he deliberately kept it low.

Even so, spittle still flew everywhere.

Li Zhenhe stared intently, his heart pounding even higher.

Just as I was about to turn around, Director Li suddenly turned around!

"Li Zhenhe, why aren't you leaving yet!"

What are you standing there for?

Director Li was feeling frustrated and had nowhere to vent his anger when he suddenly saw Li Zhenhe standing ramrod straight, and his anger flared up again.

Li Zhenhe didn't know how to answer for a moment, so he could only bite the bullet and say, "Director, I wanted to ask if there's anything else?"

"What do you want? What are you hoping for from me? Do you just want to see me make a fool of myself?"

"No, I meant to tell the director that we really went to Lijiatun to visit relatives!"

"Go, go, get out of here right now, and don't mention Lijiatun again!"

When Lijiatun was mentioned, Director Li became even angrier.

Taking advantage of this opening, Li Zhenhe dashed away.

……

The main gate of the backyard.

Liu Jia was chatting with the old man who opened the door, but his eyes kept glancing into the yard every now and then.

Just now, when Li Zhen waved to him hurriedly, Liu Jia knew something must have happened.

really.

Before Li Zhenhe even got close, his eyes had already started blinking.

"Grandpa, I'm here with someone. I'll chat with you again later!"

Liu Jia's sincere attitude and polite words were very pleasing to the old man guarding the gate.

"Alright, young man, go ahead and get busy. Come chat with me sometime when you have time!"

"Don't worry, I'll be back in a few days."

Before they could finish speaking, Li Zhenhe had already arrived in front of Liu Jia, and his first words were...

"Bro, guess what I just heard?"