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Later, Pan Lin brought people from the purchasing department to inspect the products and confirmed that the quality was indeed good.

So they signed a contract to make parts specifically for Zhengshi Company.

As for the workers, although the fact that they hadn't received their wages for six months and the former factory manager had absconded had lowered their trust in the factory.

However, because of Lin Zhengran's arrival and Zhengshi Company's involvement in the matter, after the workers received their wages, they all assumed that the current factory director, Uncle Jiang, had a connection with Zhengshi Company and a very strong backing.

So they all stayed, and not a single one resigned; they were all more motivated.

It can be said that Lin Zhengran's appearance this time completely saved the Jiang family.

Downstairs in the office building, the workers received their wages and returned to the factory one after another with smiles on their faces. Aunt Jiang watched as the difficult time passed and felt a pang of sadness at the unpredictability of life.

She received a call from her husband and was so happy to hear that the contract with Zhengshi Company had been signed that she was speechless.

This way, the factory will have subsequent orders.

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Xueli asked from the side, "Mom, how much money will the factory pay Zhengran after they finish this batch of goods?"

Aunt Jiang calculated: "Ranran paid the workers' wages and raw materials this time, giving us a total of more than 13 million. After the bulk order is completed, after deducting the cost, we can probably make more than 3 million. Then, after leaving the cost of the next batch, we can pay Ranran nearly 2 million."

She could only repay a little over two million, not even two hundred thousand. Jiang Xueli thought to herself, "When will I ever be able to pay it all off?"

Jiang Xueli reminded him: "Understood. In short, if the factory makes money later, we must pay Zhengran back first. We can't keep owing him money!"

Aunt Jiang nodded: "Of course, Ranran is our family's savior, so we can't delay paying this money. But I'm also very curious, how old is Ranran? How did he become the boss of Zhengshi Company?"

"It's a long story, and I don't know the specific details. I only know the general idea. He invested with Sister Jiang, and it took several years to develop into what it is today."

"Yes, Zhengshi Company is indeed a relatively new company that has emerged in recent years, but what about Sister Jiang you mentioned..."

“He is the current deputy general manager of Zhengshi Company,” Jiang Xueli said.

"Oh, this Ms. Jiang is married? She must have a boyfriend, right?"

Jiang Xueli understood what her mother meant when she heard her mother say that. Her mother was probably worried that Zhengran would fall for someone else, but that was obviously impossible; at most, he was just fickle. She smiled and said:
"Don't worry about or ask about Mom's affairs. Zheng Ran has her own reasons for doing things, and most people can't guess or interfere with them."

Aunt Jiang agreed:
"Ranran is truly the most talented person in our town. Before, I just thought he was good at studying and would be successful in the future, but now that I see it, it's not just the kind of success I imagined. He's so much more amazing."

But... Lily, don't blame me for being nosy... I used to think our families were about the same financially, but now... are we still a good match for Ranran?"

Seeing her mother's worry, Jiang Xueli let out a soft sigh of relief.

Just then, Lin Zhengran came down with Uncle Jiang.

The mother and daughter quickly went to greet them.

Lin Zhengran chatted and laughed with Uncle Jiang for a bit before saying, "Uncle, you can continue with your work here. I'll be going now. I was planning to go home and visit people during my trip to this town."

Uncle Jiang quickly chimed in, "Okay, then you can go about your business. Don't worry about things here!"

Aunt Jiang heard this and said, "Ranran, are you going back? Then... then come to our house for dinner another day."

Lin Zhengran smiled and said, "Yes, I will make a special trip to visit Uncle and Aunt another day."

Aunt Jiang was relieved: "Just give us a call before you come, and your uncle and I will make sure you're well prepared."

During their conversation, Lin Zhengran looked at Jiang Xueli and said, "Lili, why don't you stay here and keep your aunt and uncle company? I'll go home and check on things, and I'll come pick you up tonight."

Jiang Xueli stared blankly at Lin Zhengran, her eyes seemingly filled with guilt.

Aunt Jiang helped her daughter up: "Lily, you don't need to stay here with us. Lily, you and Ranran go back to see your Uncle Lin and Aunt Lin, and buy some things for the elders."

Jiang Xueli turned to look at her mother.

Both Mom and Dad were giving me meaningful glances.

Uncle Jiang also said, "Mom and Dad are fine here. Lily, you and Ranran can go back and rest."

Lin Zhengran, sensing something was off, asked curiously, "What's wrong, Lily? You seem a bit lost in thought." Jiang Xueli looked back at Lin Zhengran and grinned, "Nothing. Mom and Dad, I'll go back with Zhengran then. You two can call me anytime if you need anything." She asked Lin Zhengran, "Shall I go back with you?"

Lin Zhengran felt that Uncle Jiang and Aunt Jiang's emotions had stabilized, so he didn't refuse: "Okay, then you can come home with me to visit them."

So, after saying goodbye to Jiang's parents, Lin Zhengran took Jiang Xueli away in his car and returned to the Lin family home.

As they left the factory intersection, Uncle Jiang and Aunt Jiang waved and waited until the vehicles had completely disappeared before lowering their arms.

Aunt Jiang frowned: "Lily's reaction just now, does she feel like our family owes Ranran something? If it weren't for Ranran's help this time, we probably wouldn't have made it through this."

Uncle Jiang sighed, "More than ten million! Ranran is really amazing now. We're afraid we can never repay this debt of gratitude in this lifetime. If Lili and Ranran really get together in the future, our family will be incredibly lucky."

Aunt Jiang nodded.

"Let's go back to the factory and get this batch of goods done as soon as possible."

Lin Zhengran and Jiang Xueli were in the back seat of a taxi traveling through the town.

Lin Zhengran looked at Jiang Xueli's somewhat guilty expression and smiled as he patted her head.

"What are you thinking? Hasn't this problem been solved?"

Jiang Xueli stared at Lin Zhengran with her vibrant eyes.

The taxi arrived at the Lin family home soon. It was a little after 1 p.m. and no one was home. Lin Yingjun and his wife had not yet come home from get off work.

When Lin Zhengran got home, he skillfully changed into slippers, washed his face, sat on the sofa, and ate some fruit.

I picked up an apple and handed it to Lily, but Lily slowly walked over after washing up.

He was less lively than usual, but more serious, standing straight with his hands behind his back and his head bowed: "Zhengran, thank you so much for your help this time. My family will definitely pay you back this more than ten million. We won't ask you for so much money for no reason."

Lin Zhengran laughed: "What are you talking about? Why are you so serious?"

Jiang Xueli clenched her small fists, looked up with a worried expression, and said:
“This is over ten million! That’s enough to buy several houses in this small town! I know exactly how much I earned singing over the years, maybe two or three million at most. Adding this two million from the order, it still won’t be enough to pay you back. I don’t know how long it will take me to pay off such a huge sum.”

She was very anxious, and her eyes were filled with tears:
"I don't know if this is the right thing to say, but I don't like using so much of your money for no reason. I'm not as capable as you, and it's good enough if I don't hold you back. If my family uses so much of your money, I feel like I'm really dragging you down and I'm not good enough for you."

Lin Zhengran looked at Lily with a curious expression, a half-smile on his face.

"Not good enough for me?"

Jiang Xueli said haughtily, "What are you laughing at! Isn't that right?"

"Take the apple from my hand first; I've been holding it for you for ages."

"Oh." Jiang Xueli took the apple from Lin Zhengran's hand.

Lin Zhengran ordered, "Just hold it? Take a bite and try it."

Jiang Xueli pursed her lips: "I'm talking to you about something serious."

"Take a bite first and then we'll talk."

Jiang Xueli had no choice but to take a bite of the apple, and found it quite sweet: "I ate it, it's pretty good."

Lin Zhengran: "I saw it, so what are you trying to tell me when you say you're not good enough for me? Are you trying to tell me I should break up with you? So I can have one less girlfriend? And find someone else?"

"Of course not! Why would we break up!" Jiang Xueli immediately blushed and explained, "I meant I would definitely pay you back this money, and then... and then oh dear!"

She squatted on the ground, hugging her knees, and said loudly, "I don't know what I'm trying to say, anyway," she sniffled and her eyes were brimming with tears, "I just feel that our family has dragged you down this time, and I feel sorry for you."

Lin Zhengran reached out and ruffled her hair, mimicking her words, and said gently:

"Idiot, you pighead, you're my girlfriend, what's wrong with me helping you out? If you really feel indebted to me, then win first place in this year's competition. After that, will this little bit of money even matter to you? Hmm? Idiot Lily?"

Jiang Xueli looked up at Lin Zhengran, seemingly on the verge of tears: "Idiot Zhengran, why are you always so good to me, you big idiot." (End of Chapter)