novellhall Chapter 41 Making Money
Chapter 41 Making Money
Lu Congyue's sudden outburst of anger made Zhuang Qingxiang shrink into a coward.
If she didn't want to live, she really wouldn't want to be with such a terrible person.
Those scoundrels terrified her, but Lu Congyue also put immense pressure on her.
But what does he mean by saying he doesn't want to find a partner? Are there really people who don't want to get married?
Zhuang Qingxiang recalled that Director Lu seemed to be in his thirties, older than her. She had married very late and could only marry a widower. Now she even had a child.
I really want to advise Director Lu that he should find a partner and get married when he reaches a certain age, otherwise he won't even have a child.
Zhuang Qingxiang was stunned again when she thought of the child. Director Lu had a child, and Donghua was the child he adopted.
Zhuang Qingxiang's eyes widened in shock: Factory Director Lu really doesn't plan to get married! Is there something wrong with his health?
Just as Zhuang Qingxiang was losing her mind, Lu Congyue suddenly stood up and walked out, his footsteps so heavy it seemed the ground was trembling.
Little Qian Yue was clearly frightened as well, and asked in her childish voice, "Mommy, is Uncle angry because he said something nonsense?"
"When did Mother say anything out of line?" Zhuang Qingxiang refused to admit it.
Little Qian Yue tilted her head: "But as soon as Mom spoke, Uncle got angry and left."
"Um... Mom, could you make a little schoolbag for Yueyue today?" Zhuang Qingxiang changed the subject immediately.
She didn't have any extra fabric to make a schoolbag for Xiao Qian Yue, so she had to take apart one of her own clothes. She only had two clothes to change into, and now she only had one and a half left. Zhuang Qingxiang sighed.
When Sun Yongxian took some time to come over and bring her clothes that needed mending, Zhuang Qingxiang talked to her about how she had angered Lu Congyue.
Sun Yongxian exclaimed that she was bold: "That Lin Wei really likes Director Lu. Everyone knows it, but no one mentions it. Director Lu hates this kind of thing. Lin Wei initially ran into obstacles everywhere. It was only because her father pleaded that she was allowed to stay in the factory. Later, she learned her lesson and acted very naturally, as if she had already let go of Director Lu. Only then did Director Lu's attitude towards her improve."
Sun Yongxian pursed her lips: "I didn't expect she was just pretending. She showed her true colors when she met you. No wonder Director Lu was angry. By the way, did you know? I heard that Director Lu said he would send her father to take her away. Lin Wei cried then, and I don't know what she planned to do after that..."
After listening to Sun Yongxian's explanation, Zhuang Qingxiang realized that her wild thoughts had offended Lu Congyue, and no wonder he was so angry.
"Sister Zhuang, don't you think Factory Director Lu is a strange guy?" Sun Yongxian suddenly leaned over, staring at her with a mysterious look, and asked, "He's getting on in years and still doesn't have a wife. Lin Wei isn't bad-looking, is she? She's seven or eight years younger than him, but he's not interested. You live here, have you noticed anything different about him?"
Zhuang Qingxiang was about to say that nothing was different when she suddenly remembered Lu Congyue's burning hot palm when he supported her last night, amidst the darkness and the smell of alcohol.
A sudden pang of guilt struck her, and she shook her head, pursing her lips, before continuing to mend the clothes.
Sun Yongxian looked her over but couldn't figure it out, so she couldn't help but think that Director Lu was the one with the problem.
Lin Wei is not bad-looking, but Zhuang Qingxiang is even more beautiful, with fair skin, a pretty face, and a voluptuous figure. Even she, a woman, would want to reach out and pinch her cheeks. How could Director Lu, who lives under the same roof as Zhuang Qingxiang, not be tempted...?
Liu Xiahui?
"Tsk... Sister Zhuang, is there something wrong with Factory Director Lu?" she blurted out unconsciously, then quickly covered her mouth and looked outside. "Oh dear, I was just talking nonsense. Luckily, Factory Director Lu isn't home. Don't ask him, or I'll get a scolding."
Zhuang Qingxiang's cheeks flushed slightly: "I'm not familiar with Factory Director Lu..."
Sun Yongxian was somewhat disappointed when she couldn't get any information out of him.
She had to go back to work, so she asked Zhuang Qingxiang to continue mending the clothes until she was almost off work and then come to pick them up.
Zhuang Qingxiang didn't go out all day. She spent most of the day doing handicrafts at home. By the time she was about to get off work, she had not only finished the sewing and mending work she had been assigned, but also finished making Xiao Qianyue's schoolbag and embroidered the moon on it.
When Sun Yongxian came to pick up the clothes early after get off work, she was very satisfied and gave Zhuang Qingxiang one yuan for the three pieces of clothing.
"Sister Zhuang, if you have suitable fabric, you could embroider a few handkerchiefs." She winked at Zhuang Qingxiang.
Zhuang Qingxiang had no fabric; she only had some scraps of fabric that Sun Yongxian had found for her before, which she could use to mend clothes.
Sun Yongxian immediately offered to find a solution, but she would be responsible for providing the fabric and handling sales, which would require her to take a cut.
Zhuang Qingxiang had no objection; she could even accept just a small fee for the workmanship and give the rest to Sun Yongxian.
"You're young, quick-witted, and full of ideas, so I'll just help you with some work and get paid for it." Zhuang Qingxiang's eyes sparkled.
She really liked Sun Yongxian. If Director Lu keeping her around gave her a chance to catch her breath, then Sun Yongxian gave her the chance to survive on her own.
She can do handicrafts while taking care of two babies, which is equivalent to earning two jobs, something she never dared to imagine before.
The matter was settled. Sun Yongxian didn't know where she got the job, but every day or two she would bring clothes over for repair. Some of them weren't repairs, but rather she would embroider small patterns on the drab and monotonous clothes to bring a little change.
After a week, Zhuang Qingxiang had earned three yuan, which, combined with the one yuan she had earned before, gave her a total of four yuan in savings, which thrilled her.
Zhuang Qingxiang felt she had to do something to thank Sun Yongxian.
Her best skills were embroidery and cooking, and Zhuang Qingxiang thought of making something to eat for Sun Yongxian.
It was Sunday, a day when adults weren't at work and children weren't at school. Zhuang Qingxiang had something on her mind and secretly looked at Lu Congyue.
When Lu Congyue caught Zhuang Qingxiang spying on him for the fifth time, he frowned, looked directly at her and asked, "Comrade Zhuang, you can say what you want to say directly."
Caught red-handed peeping, Zhuang Qingxiang blushed slightly: "Director Lu, I'd like to ask for half a day off today. I'm going out to buy some things. I can take my son Chenglin with me. Can you stay home and look after Donghua? Yueyue can help you take care of Donghua at home. He's very well-behaved; he won't fuss after he's eaten. I'll be back soon."
Lu Congyue looked at the two babies lying in the wooden tub, babbling away, and frowned, saying, "Just give me a list of what you want to buy, and I'll go buy it."
"No need, I can buy it myself." Zhuang Qingxiang wanted to refuse; it was her business, and she didn't want to spend Lu Congyue's money.
But her refusal clearly displeased Lu Congyue, who ordered her to make a list with a stern face.
Having lived under the same roof for a while, Zhuang Qingxiang wasn't so afraid of him anymore; she knew he was all bark and no bite.
Her voice softened a bit: "Director Lu, I haven't left the house for almost a month. I just want to go out for a walk, get some fresh air, and buy some things for myself."
Lu Congyue remained silent for a moment.
Just when Zhuang Qingxiang thought he was going to refuse, he said, "Going to the county town? Then let's go together. I'm going there too, I'll drive you there."
"Oh? That's not a good idea, is it?" Zhuang Qingxiang said uneasily.
If we go out together like this, the people in the factory will see us and start gossiping, although there's already a lot of gossip going on these days.