Yan Jiecheng's Leisurely Life in Siheyuan

Chapter 107 A loving father and a filial son
After learning the whole story from his wife, Yan Jiecheng looked puzzled and said...

"That shouldn't be the case. The people in the factory who are qualified for the quota don't live in the courtyard house, right? How did they find out about this?"

Fu Linlin nudged Yan Jiecheng's arm and said with a hint of resentment.

"Is this the time to worry about how they found out? How am I supposed to tell your mom tomorrow?"

Yan Jiecheng sneered upon hearing this.

"What's so hard to say? Just push everything onto me, won't you?"

"But this is the first time your mother has asked me to do something. What will she think of me after this?"

Yan Jiecheng didn't care at all when he heard Fu Linlin's concerns.

Why do you care what others think of you? Isn't it more important to live your own life well?

Despite Yan Jiecheng's comforting words, Fu Linlin was still filled with worry.

But before she could say anything more, Yan Jiecheng's hands started to wander.

Seeing this, Fu Linlin had no choice but to put the matter aside for the time being.

The next morning, Fu Linlin let Yan Jiecheng go ahead, while she stopped when she passed by the courtyard house.

After entering the Yan family, Fu Linlin followed Yan Jiecheng's idea and pushed all the problems onto him.

Mr. and Mrs. Yan were initially very happy about Linlin's arrival.

But when they learned from Fu Linlin that the matter had not been resolved, their faces immediately fell.

Yan's mother said angrily.

"Everyone says that once a son marries, he forgets his mother. I didn't believe it, but after seeing him today, I realize that I've really raised this son for nothing."

After saying that, he glared at Fu Linlin fiercely.

"Hmph, it's all your fault, you vixen! I don't know what kind of bewitching potion you gave my Jiecheng, that made him like this. Get out of here right now, I don't want to see you."

Fu Linlin never expected that her mother-in-law would change her attitude so quickly.

After being stunned for a while, he fled in panic amidst Yan's mother's scolding.

After leaving the courtyard, Fu Linlin saw Yan Jiecheng after walking only a few steps.

Yan Jiecheng felt heartbroken seeing his wife's face covered in tears and quickly went to her side to say something.

"Linlin, look at you, why are you crying? Did my parents say something hurtful again?"

Faced with Yan Jiecheng's question, Fu Linlin lowered her head and remained silent. She was unwilling to speak ill of his parents in front of Yan Jiecheng any further.

Looking at his silent wife, Yan Jiecheng secretly resolved to stand up for her.

Yan Fugui works at the affiliated primary school of the steel rolling mill, which is under the management of the steel rolling mill's logistics department.

Upon arriving at the steel rolling mill, Yan Jiecheng first checked in at the security department, and then went to the logistics department.

Zheng Lei, the head of the logistics department, was also one of Li Huaide's confidants.

Upon seeing Yan Jiecheng's arrival, the other party immediately and warmly invited him to sit down.

"Director Yan, what brings you to my humble abode today?"

"Director Zheng, if this is considered a small temple, then what decent place does our steel rolling mill have?"

After exchanging pleasantries, Yan Jiecheng got down to business.

"Director Zheng, I'm here today to ask you for a favor. The affiliated primary school of our factory should be under your jurisdiction, right?"

Without knowing Yan Jiecheng's purpose, Zheng Lei could only vaguely reply, "You can't say that, the affiliated primary school is under dual jurisdiction."

Yan Jiecheng was aware of Zheng Lei's concerns and quickly explained.

"Director Zheng, please don't misunderstand. I've come to ask you for help because of my father."

“My dad, Yan Fugui, is a teacher at the affiliated primary school. Over the years, he has suffered a lot for the family. Now that I have some ability, I want to let my dad enjoy his retirement.”

“But my dad is stubborn and doesn’t want to at all. That’s why I was thinking of asking you to help me find him a less demanding job with a lower salary. If he gets bored with it, he can just retire at home.”

Zheng Lei was truly moved after hearing Yan Jiecheng's words.

He really didn't expect that Yan Jiecheng, who was so young and promising, could also be so filial.

Zheng Lei immediately patted his chest and said.

"Director Yan, don't worry, leave this to me. I will definitely fulfill your filial wish."

After saying that, Zheng Lei picked up the phone on the table and called the principal of the affiliated primary school.

Following Zheng Lei's instructions, Yan Jiecheng listened with great satisfaction.

After Zheng Lei hung up the phone, Yan Jiecheng said with a face full of gratitude.

"Director Zheng, we owe you so much for your help. You have no idea how many arguments I've had with my dad over this. When you have some free time, let's go to Donglaishun together."

"No problem, I'm always ready."

After leaving Zheng Lei's office, Yan Jiecheng strolled leisurely toward the security office.

As luck would have it, halfway there, Yan Jiecheng saw Xu Damao.

This guy has been riding high ever since he hooked up with Li Huaide.

He'd only been the head of the screening section for a short time, and now he'd been promoted again, and was now the official deputy head of the propaganda department.

When Xu Damao saw Yan Jiecheng, he thought of coming over to say hello.

But halfway there, as if he had thought of something, he spat out a contemptuous "pui" and walked away.

Yan Jiecheng frowned as he watched Xu Damao walk away.

How dare this guy look down on me like that? Could it be that he's gotten arrogant since becoming a deputy section chief?
Yan Jiecheng then shook his head, feeling something was amiss. Even if Xu Damao was incredibly stupid, he wouldn't do such a thing. It seemed there were some things he didn't know about that had happened.
Thinking of this, Yan Jiecheng, driven by curiosity, turned around and went to the factory office, where he found clerk Liu Hongbing.

Although Liu Hongbing was only a clerk, he was Li Huaide's secretary and a true confidant.

Yan Jiecheng naturally wouldn't take Liu Hongbing too seriously.

After arriving at the corner, Yan Jiecheng first exchanged pleasantries with the other party, trying to get on their good side.

Once the atmosphere was sufficiently warm, Yan Jiecheng revealed his purpose.

"Hongbing, I just saw Xu Damao from the propaganda department. He looked all smiles and very pleased with himself. Did something good happen?"

Liu Hongbing had known Yan Jiecheng for quite some time and knew that Li Huaide valued his skills and that he had a promising future, so he also intended to befriend him.

After looking around and seeing that no one was around, Liu Hongbing spoke in a low voice.

“This Xu Damao is really something else. Just an hour ago, he chatted with Director Li in his office for quite a while, which made Director Li very happy. He even asked me to go in and pour Xu Damao a cup of tea.”

"I vaguely heard Xu Damao mention the Lou family or something? I don't know anything else."

The Lou family? Could it be that Xu Damao is planning to take action against the Lou family?

That doesn't make sense. The tide hasn't arrived yet. Even if Xu Damao and Li Huaide were to join in, they wouldn't have the ability to take action against the Lou family right now.
Afterwards, Yan Jiecheng chatted with Li Hongbing for a few more minutes before leaving the office building with a heavy heart.

(End of this chapter)