Yan Jiecheng's Leisurely Life in Siheyuan

Chapter 103 Guidance
Xu Damao ignored his mother's earnest advice, gave her a perfunctory reply, and prepared to leave.

Seeing how stubborn Xu Damao was, Xu's mother had no choice but to stop nagging.

At this moment, Mr. Xu frowned and said.

"Da Mao, there are two things you need to take care of as soon as possible since you're out here."

Xu Damao took his father's words seriously and quickly asked what he meant.

"Dad, what's wrong? Tell me."

"In order to get you out of here, I've already asked someone to help you get a divorce from Lou Xiao'e and also registered your marriage with that country girl named Qin Jingru. Take some time these next few days to hold your wedding."

It's not hard to tell from Xu's father's tone that he wasn't very satisfied with Qin Jingru.

On this point, Xu Damao and his father were in complete agreement.

He was very unwilling to hear that he was going to marry Qin Jingru, but he knew that this was the only way at the moment.

So he nodded dejectedly and agreed.

Then Mr. Xu continued.

"The second thing is the eldest son of the Yan family. He helped you a lot in getting you out of here. He gave you advice and put in a good word for you. You should go and thank him."

Hearing what Xu's father said, Xu Damao's eyes lit up. He quickly asked.

"Dad, you must have paid a heavy price to help Yan Jiecheng this time, right?"

Mr. Xu naturally understood what his son meant and shook his head.

"I did bring a gift, but the eldest son of the Yan family did not accept it."

"Dad, you didn't try to fool Yan Jiecheng with some junk, and that's why he confiscated it?"

Mr. Xu patted Xu Damao's head in an annoyed tone and said.

"What? In your eyes, am I really that unreliable?"

After saying that, he couldn't help but sigh.

"I think that eldest son of the Yan family is quite something. Even I, his father, have brought out my most treasured possessions, but that kid is unmoved. He has a bright future ahead of him!"

Hearing his father's generous praise, Xu Damao couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion and said something.

"Dad, don't worry, I'll go to Yan Jiecheng's place later and thank him properly."

……

After returning home and tidying up, Xu Damao brought cigarettes and alcohol to Yan Jiecheng's house.

At this moment, Yan Jiecheng was lying on a recliner in the yard, leisurely playing with his daughter.

Upon seeing Xu Damao, he couldn't help but tease him.

"Brother Da Mao, is the matter resolved?"

After placing the cigarettes and alcohol he had brought next to Yan Jiecheng's recliner, Xu Damao smiled awkwardly and said...

"Jiecheng, thanks to you this time, otherwise I would have really been in trouble."

Yan Jiecheng waved his hand and said.

"I didn't help much. Uncle Xu handled everything. I was just following the rules."

Xu Damao realized he had misspoke and quickly echoed his words.

"Yes, yes, yes, my dad handled everything. You were just doing your job impartially."

After Xu Damao finished speaking, he carefully observed Yan Jiecheng's expression and tentatively said...

"Jiecheng, I'm getting married in just a few days. We'll be having a three-table wedding in the courtyard. I hope you can do me the honor of attending."

Although Yan Jiecheng helped Xu Damao, he was unwilling to have too much contact with this despicable person, so he refused.

"Brother Da Mao, it's not that I don't want to give you face, but I'm currently recovering at home from my injury. There are too many people in the courtyard, and if word gets back to the factory, it won't be good." Seeing Yan Jiecheng's refusal, Xu Da Mao couldn't help but feel a little disappointed, and stood there stunned for a moment.

Looking at Xu Damao's appearance, Yan Jiecheng couldn't help but laugh.

"Brother Da Mao, I really can't be there for your wedding. So, if there's anything you need, just tell me directly, and I'll tell you everything I know."

Xu Damao hesitated for a long time before stammering out his words.

"Jiecheng, look at me now, I'm divorced and my reputation is ruined. Is there no hope for me to advance further in this life?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Jiecheng couldn't help but start making plans in his mind.

The wave will arrive in about six months, so now is the time to let Yan Jiecheng take it a step further.

It's not necessarily a bad thing that he came into Li Huaide's sight early on.

Thinking of this, Yan Jiecheng smiled.

"Brother Da Mao, you say your reputation is ruined? I don't think so. What did you do wrong? You were just a little impatient, which is not a big mistake."

"As for whether you want to go further, that depends on how you demonstrate your value."

Upon hearing this, Xu Damao perked up and quickly replied.

"Jiecheng, please explain in detail."

Yan Jiecheng continued after hearing this.

"Brother Da Mao, I've already been so blunt, what more do you want me to say? I'm asking you, why should the factory promote you?"

Xu Damao scratched his head and racked his brains for a long time, stamping his feet in frustration, but still couldn't figure out what Yan Jiecheng meant.

"Jiecheng, I really can't figure it out. Just stop beating around the bush and tell me directly."

Yan Jiecheng shook his head and said.

"Brother Da Mao, you have to burn incense when you enter a temple. If you don't find someone to rely on to burn incense and pray to Buddha, who will care who you are?"

After Yan Jiecheng finished speaking, he saw Xu Damao staring intently at him, so he quickly waved his hand and said...

“Brother Da Mao, don’t misunderstand. I’m not qualified to help you out right now. You need to look up to those above you.”

"Look up?"

After muttering something under his breath, Xu Damao couldn't help but picture Li Huaide in his mind.

Xu Damao had no chance to meet any of the five bigwigs at the steel rolling mill: Secretary Qian, Yang Dechang, and the two deputy directors, Chen and Zhang.

Xu Damao only showed movies to Li Huaide twice and met him twice.

Seeing someone doesn't mean you can strike up a conversation.

Thinking of this, Xu Damao looked at Yan Jiecheng beside him again.

He had heard that Yan Jiecheng was a favorite of Li Huaide.

If he wanted to get in touch with Li Huaide, he would need this person in front of him to help introduce him.

So Xu Damao put on a fawning smile again and said to Yan Jiecheng.

"Jiecheng, I heard you have a good relationship with Factory Director Li Huaide. I wonder if you could introduce us?"

Yan Jiecheng, however, did not want to take the lead. He had already done enough for Xu Damao, and the rest was up to him.

"Brother Da Mao, it's not that I don't want to help you, it's just that the fewer people who know about this kind of thing, the better. Think about it, doesn't that make sense?"

"However, as far as I know, Director Li is a person who cherishes talent. As long as you have talent, I believe Director Li will not bury you."

"Alright, I'm not fully recovered yet, so I won't keep you any longer. I'll definitely treat you well when I'm fully recovered."

Xu Damao originally intended to say something more, but seeing Yan Jiecheng's expression, he could only get up and take his leave.

(End of this chapter)