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Xiao Shan said with a serious expression, "Director Wang, Guang Tian and I only saw Xu Damao and Qin Jingru eating hot pot at the hot pot restaurant that time, and there was nothing else excessive. As you just said, eating doesn't count."

Director Wang nodded and looked at Jia Zhangshi: "Jia Zhangshi, if you don't have any other evidence, then the matter concerning Xu Damao and Qin Huairu is not valid!"

"Director Wang is wise!" Xu Damao quickly flattered Director Wang.

Director Wang waved his hand, signaling Xu Damao to stop talking such useless things.

He then continued to Jia Zhangshi, "Jia Zhangshi, now it's your turn to ask questions! You honestly tell everyone whether you've given up painkillers or not!"

Seeing Director Wang's serious expression, Jia Zhangshi felt inexplicably guilty.

However, thinking that he had hidden his painkillers well enough that even the neighborhood committee wouldn't be able to find them, he immediately became bolder again.

So Jia Zhangshi pretended to be fearless: "Director Wang, I have indeed given up painkillers. Xu Damao is just talking nonsense! If you don't believe me, you can search the house. We don't have any painkillers at all right now."

Director Wang nodded and gestured to the two staff members behind him to go and look for the Jia family.

After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, two clerks came out of the Jia family's house.

One of the officers said to Director Wang, "Director Wang, we haven't found any painkillers!"

Director Wang nodded, then looked at Xu Damao with a somewhat displeased expression and said, "Damao, you shouldn't make baseless accusations against others in the future. Not only will you wrong innocent people, but you'll also waste the manpower of the street office!"

Xu Damao smiled and said, "Director Wang, although the Jia family didn't find any painkillers, it doesn't mean that Jia Zhangshi has given up painkillers!"

"Because if I were Jia Zhangshi, I wouldn't be so foolish as to hide painkillers at home if I were secretly taking them!"

"What if the three kids accidentally find it? Wouldn't that give us away?"

Director Wang stared at Xu Damao and asked, "Damao, do you mean Jia Zhangshi hid the painkillers somewhere else? This yard is so big, where are we supposed to look for them?"

"Director Wang, don't listen to Xu Damao's nonsense, he's just slandering me!" Jia Zhangshi glared fiercely at Xu Damao.

Xu Damao said confidently, "Director Wang, there's no need to go to such trouble!"

"Oh? Do you have a better idea?" Director Wang looked at Xu Damao with some curiosity.

Qin Huairu also looked at Xu Damao with some curiosity. In her impression, Xu Damao was not a person with any good ideas.

As for Qin Huairu, she would be happy if Xu Damao could reveal that Jia Zhangshi had not given up painkillers.

She knew that Jia Zhangshi hadn't given up painkillers, but she couldn't say it, otherwise her image as a dutiful daughter-in-law would immediately crumble.

Although Madam Jia Zhang hasn't asked her for money to buy painkillers during this time, the money she's spending is still Jia family's money, and in the future, all of this will belong to her children.

So if we can expose the fact that Jia Zhangshi hasn't given up painkillers, we can save this money and leave it for her children.

Xu Damao slowly said, "Director Wang, since Jia Zhangshi is addicted to painkillers, she must be taking more than one painkiller a day, right?"

"Yes!" Director Wang nodded. "Based on our initial observations, Jia Zhangshi takes at least five painkillers a day!"

Xu Damao chuckled: "That makes things much easier! It's early morning, so Jia Zhangshi definitely hasn't taken her painkillers yet. All we need to do is have someone watch over her, and she won't be able to take it by the afternoon!"

Upon hearing Xu Damao's words, Jia Zhangshi's face turned dark!

If we really follow Xu Damao's idea, she will definitely give herself away because she feels uncomfortable all over!

Director Wang looked at Xu Damao with some surprise: "Damao, your idea is not bad! Jia Zhangshi, it's not too late for you to admit it now; if you don't admit it, I'll have someone keep watch over you until Qin Huairu and the others get off work tonight!"

Of course, Jia Zhangshi would not admit it. Seeing Director Wang stubbornly denying it, she said, "Director Wang, I've already said that I've given up painkillers. If you want, you can send someone to keep watch over me!"

"But even if I'm here to protect you, you can't restrict my freedom. I still have to buy groceries and cook for the kids!"

Hearing Jia Zhangshi's words, Qin Huairu was speechless.

When did you learn to buy groceries and cook?

When have I not cooked for you and the children?

Even when I go to work, I still have to bring lunch back for you all!

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However, Qin Huairu only complained to herself and didn't dare to say it out loud.

After all, she still doesn't want to lose her image as a dutiful daughter-in-law.

Seeing that Jia Zhangshi seemed completely unafraid of supervision, Director Wang naturally didn't bother to argue with her further.

Director Wang directly addressed the male and female staff members beside him: "Xiao Mao, Xiao Xiong, I'm sorry to trouble you two, but you'll have to stay and keep Jia Zhangshi company today! No matter where she goes, even if she goes to the toilet, you must watch over her! Before I call you to leave work, you absolutely cannot let her have any opportunity to be alone, understand?"

"Yes, Director Wang!" the two staff members replied in unison.

Director Wang then instructed the older women and young wives in the courtyard to also help keep an eye on Jia Zhangshi.

The elderly women and young wives in the courtyard who didn't have to go to work readily agreed to Director Wang's instructions.

Then Director Wang spoke earnestly to Jia Zhangshi: "Jia Zhangshi, although I have someone supervising you, it is also to give you a chance to prove that you have completely given up painkillers! As long as you pass this supervision, no one will bring up your painkiller use anymore, which is a good thing for you, understand?"

Although Jia Zhangshi was loudly objecting in her heart, she still politely said, "I know Director Wang is doing this for my own good!"

After arranging everything, Director Wang said to the others, "Alright, let's wait and see the results tonight! Those of you who need to go to work, go to work; those of you who need to go to school, go to school. I'm leaving!"

The three elderly men escorted Director Wang all the way out of the courtyard.

After Director Wang left, Xiao Shan smiled and said to Jia Zhangshi, "Aunt Jia, I advise you not to take any chances and to confess to the staff! Otherwise, you'll be in trouble when the painkiller kicks in this afternoon!"

However, having already been so stubborn, how could Jia Zhangshi possibly back down now?

Jia Zhangshi said to Xiao Shan in an annoyed tone, "Xiao Shan, although our family and you have had some friction before, you can't smear me like Xu Damao did!"

"Aunt Jia, I didn't mean to smear you!" Xiao Shan said with a smile. "Don't forget, I ran into you at the hospital entrance last time!"

Upon hearing Xiao Shan's words, the expressions of those around him changed.

Having just seen Director Wang off, Yi Zhonghai returned to the Intermediate People's Court and his face turned even darker than the bottom of a pot: "Sister-in-law, what were you doing at the hospital?"

Jia Zhangshi still stubbornly insisted, "What would I need to go to the hospital for? It's just to have my leg checked again and see if it's fully healed!"

Hearing Jia Zhangshi say this, Yi Zhonghai naturally couldn't say anything. He could only say to Xiao Shan, "Xiao Shan, since you didn't see your Aunt Jia buy painkillers, you can't make things up, understand?"

"Uncle, I'm doing this for Aunt Jia's own good!" Xiao Shan said with a smile. "If Aunt Jia is still taking painkillers, then even if she doesn't ask her sister-in-law for money, she's still spending the Jia family's money!"

"If we save this money, we can use it to help Banggeng get married and pay for Xiaodang Huaihua's schooling. Right now, it may seem like I'm at odds with the Jia family, but it's all for their future!"

"Besides, Uncle, if Banggeng doesn't have money for his wedding, you'll have to cover for him! After all, you're Banggeng's godfather, you can't just watch your godson stay a bachelor!"

Upon hearing Xiao Shan's words, Yi Zhonghai immediately came to his senses.

Although Jia Zhangshi appeared to be spending her own savings, she was actually spending Yi Zhonghai's money.

Because if the Jia family runs out of money in the future, Yi Zhonghai will have to pay for it.

Especially regarding the marriage and housing issues of the Koreans.

Leaving Yi Zhonghai standing there pondering, Xiao Shan grabbed his toiletries and went home.

After breakfast, Xiao Shan went to work as usual.

When they arrived at the workshop and started assigning tasks, Xiaoshan was still assigned two level-eight workpieces.

You can leave work once you're done.

He was a level 7 worker, but now he can be used as a half level 8 worker, which the steel rolling mill is already very satisfied with.

After easily completing two level-eight workpieces, Xiao Shan said to Luo Zhengqiu, who came to inspect, "Uncle Luo, is it a bit too easy to go home after only completing two level-eight workpieces? I think you can give me more responsibilities!"

Luo Zhengqiu, however, said that these two level-eight workpieces were his standard tasks, and once they were finished, he would leave work.

If anyone in the welding workshop is dissatisfied, let him weld an eighth-grade workpiece. If he can't weld it, then shut up!

Hearing Luo Zhengqiu say that, Xiao Shan naturally didn't say anything and happily went to the cafeteria for lunch after work.

Because Xiao Shan left work early, no other workers had come to eat when he arrived at the canteen.

However, the food in the cafeteria is already prepared, so Xiaoshan can go and eat there directly.

"Xiao Shan, you're out eating so early? Won't your workshop director scold you?" He Yuzhu, who was resting in the canteen, said with a smile as he saw Xiao Shan appear.

Xiao Shan chuckled: "No, no, our workshop director is very kind!"

"I think he's just being nice to you! I've seen how your workshop foreman yells at people before!" He Yuzhu got up and went to the food window. "Hey buddy, I'll get you some food!"

When Xiao Shan arrived at the food window, he was surprised to find some minced meat in the potatoes. He said to He Yuzhu, "Brother Zhu, this is great today! There's minced meat in the potatoes! The cafeteria has improved the food!"

"Haha, the purchasing department bought a pig from the countryside today. It was distributed among the canteens, so there will be meat in the dishes for the next few days," He Yuzhu explained while serving Xiao Shan's food.

After getting his food, Xiao Shan casually found a table to sit down and slowly began to eat.

After Xiaoshan had finished eating, the other workers gradually arrived at the canteen.

Just as Xiao Shan was packing up his lunchbox and getting up to leave, Qin Huairu plopped down opposite him.

"Xiaoshan, did you finish eating so quickly?" Qin Huairu asked, looking at the empty lunchbox in Xiaoshan's hand with some curiosity.

Xiao Shan smiled and nodded: "Yes, I came early today! By the way, sister-in-law, why did you decide to eat in the cafeteria today? Don't you need to bring food back for Aunt Jia and the children?"

Because Qin Huairu had to bring food back to Jia Zhangshi and the children, she usually didn't eat lunch in the canteen, but instead ate with Jia Zhangshi and the others at home.

"Well, the two neighborhood committee members were supervising my mom today, and we couldn't let them go hungry at noon!" Qin Huairu explained to Xiao Shan. "So I asked an older woman to help me cook lunch for my mom, the kids, and the two committee members, so I don't have to go back!"

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Xiao Shan looked enlightened: "So that's how it is!"

"Yes, we really owe a debt to that auntie this time!" Qin Huairu said gratefully. "Otherwise, I would have had to go back to make lunch for the two officers, and I definitely wouldn't have made it to work this afternoon!"

Xiao Shan smiled and said to Qin Huairu, "Sister-in-law, take your time eating. I'm going back now! Let's see if Aunt Jia really has given up painkillers, just like she said!"

"Go back?" Qin Huairu was taken aback. "Xiaoshan, do you only work half a day in the welding workshop? I really envy you. I'm exhausted every day in the fitter's workshop!"

Qin Huairu is still a fitter apprentice. She can't do technical work or heavy work; she can only move parts.

Xiao Shan smiled and said, "I finished all my work this morning, so I can go back this afternoon."

Watching Xiao Shan go to wash the dishes, Qin Huairu's eyes were practically overflowing with envy.

After leaving the cafeteria, Xiao Shan first went to the infirmary to chat with Ding Qiunan for a while before riding his bicycle home.

Back in the courtyard, Xiao Shan found two street office staff members sitting there with worried expressions, staring at Jia Zhangshi, who was talking to several older women.

They originally thought keeping an eye on Jia Zhangshi would be a simple task, but Jia Zhangshi's antics surprised them.

He was either going to the toilet, washing clothes, or visiting the neighbors in the next yard. He even wanted to go to the steel rolling mill to find Qin Huairu, saying he was afraid something might have happened to her, since his son Jia Dongxu had died there.

After all that, the two officers were completely overwhelmed.

Meanwhile, Xiao Shan also noticed that Jia Zhangshi, who was talking to several middle-aged women, seemed absent-minded, and there was a faint sweat on her forehead.

It seems that Jia Zhangshi has been holding on all morning, and she's probably about to give up!

"Aunt Jia, I see you're sweating. Are you feeling unwell and want to take painkillers?" Xiao Shan said with a smile to Jia Zhangshi.

After saying that, Xiao Shan pushed his bicycle to the backyard, not giving Jia Zhangshi a chance to refute.

Upon hearing Xiao Shan's words, everyone in the central courtyard subconsciously looked at Jia Zhangshi.

Being stared at like that by everyone, Jia Zhangshi was furious!

They wish they could dig up Xiaoshan's ancestors for eighteen generations and curse them all!

Back home, Xiaoshan parked his bicycle.

Just as I was about to sit down and rest, I heard a notification in the chat group that "Group member Liu Bei has started a live stream."

Xiao Shan looked at the chat history and found that Liu Bei was preparing to lead a group to visit Zhuge Liang. Then, everyone in the group asked Liu Bei to open a live broadcast room to watch Liu Huangshu's three visits to the thatched cottage live.

Liu Bei naturally had no objection to this, so he opened the live broadcast room.

After learning the whole story, Xiao Shan clicked into the live stream with great curiosity and saw Liu Bei, Zhao Yun, Xu Shu, and many gifts heading towards Wolonggang.

Because Xu Shu was with him this time, Liu Bei met Zhuge Liang for the first time.

However, after exchanging a few words with Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang directly declined Liu Bei's invitation.

Liu Bei didn't seem to mind, saying he would come back in a few days.

On the way back to Xinye City, Xu Shu was worried that Liu Bei might harbor resentment because of Zhuge Liang's attitude, so he analyzed for Liu Bei the reasons why Zhuge Liang had refused to serve this time and highly praised Zhuge Liang's talent.

Liu Bei naturally knew what Xu Shu was worried about, so he smiled and said, "Yuanzhi, don't worry, I, Liu Bei, am not the kind of narrow-minded person!"

The chat group was surprised that Liu Bei's first visit to Zhuge Liang's thatched cottage was different from what would happen in the future video, so they started to discuss it enthusiastically.

Just as Xiao Shan joined the heated discussion, a loud commotion suddenly broke out outside.