"From now on, this technical department will be our domain!"
As she spoke, Liu Yuqian walked over and tried to grab Liu Kai Xuan's arm.
At this moment, Liu Kai Xuan glared at her fiercely!
Only then did Liu Yuqian realize with a sudden clarity: so she had been making assumptions all along.
To joke, how could Liu Kai Xuan possibly be interested in someone like Liu Yuqian now?
Just a few days ago, Liu Yuqian was still being intimate with Chen An and showing off their affection.
As soon as Liu Kai Xuan passed the intermediate technician qualification exam, Liu Yuqian's attitude changed instantly, and she dumped Chen An that very day.
Could a woman like her, who was so fickle and capricious, make for a good life partner?
After being glared at by Liu Kai Xuan, and with Liu Dakui also present, Liu Yuqian had to temporarily restrain her demeanor.
In fact, what Liu Dakui said yesterday made a lot of sense.
Liu Yuqian, you have both looks and education; it's not like you can't get married.
Since Liu Kai Xuan is not interested in you anymore, then this matter should end here.
There's no need to stubbornly pursue something that makes everyone unhappy.
But Liu Yuqian was an extremely rebellious girl and prone to getting stuck on things.
Once she set her mind on something, she had to see it through to the end.
Even if she hit a wall, she would have to break through it.
Although Liu Kai Xuan had clearly rejected her, in Liu Yuqian's eyes, this was just the beginning!
...
Also on this morning, Zhao Yuexiu brought Du Mengjiao to the courtyard again.
The Du family also knew about Liu Kai Xuan's promotion to intermediate technician.
Du Mengjiao felt that Liu Kai Xuan had a boundless future and that she would surely have a good life if she married him.
She pestered Zhao Yuexiu relentlessly, urging her to come back for "second helpings" together.
As soon as the mother and daughter arrived, they went straight to Du Juanhua.
Du Juanhua said with a苦瓜脸 (bitter face): "Axin, it's not that I'm not helping you anymore!"
"I've already done my best, I told you before!"
"After Liu Kai Xuan passed the technician exam, he basically underwent a transformation, like a fish leaping over the dragon gate!"
"Now that he's passed the intermediate technician exam, his monthly salary is over 100 yuan!"
"Just yesterday afternoon, I saw Wang Yun'e introduce a female university student to him!"
"That girl looked like a fairy, and she had such an elegant demeanor; she was also a top university student. Jiaojiao can't even compare to her!"
Zhao Yuexiu said with a thick face: "Xiaohua, don't rush to refuse us!"
"Liu Kai Xuan hasn't gotten engaged to that vixen who suddenly barged in yet, has he?"
"If our Jiaojiao wears a nice outfit and dresses up, she's not bad either!"
"Besides, our Jiaojiao is also very good at washing clothes, cooking, and doing chores!"
"I'll go get a new outfit for Jiaojiao in a moment, and this afternoon when Kai Xuan gets off work, I'll personally go to him to beg for forgiveness, okay?"
"That misunderstanding last time was ultimately my fault!"
"But our Jiaojiao did nothing wrong, and she and Liu Kai Xuan have feelings for each other and a good connection!"
"This... well, alright!"
Du Juanhua hesitated slightly and finally agreed.
Just as Zhao Yuexiu said, Liu Kai Xuan hadn't gotten engaged to Zhao Feiyan yet.
Perhaps Liu Kai Xuan might choose Du Mengjiao for some special reason.
Of course, Du Juanhua was not infatuated; she knew that this possibility was not very high.
Du Juanhua often acted as a matchmaker, and her judgment of a girl's appearance was quite sharp.
Even she, a professional matchmaker, said that Zhao Feiyan looked like a fairy. Would Liu Kai Xuan give up Zhao Feiyan and choose Du Mengjiao?
...
After getting off work that afternoon, Qin Huairu did not rush back to the courtyard.
Instead, she waited at the entrance of the Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill for Sha Zhu and Yi Zhonghai.
The Jia family was currently in a "dire" situation, with Jia Zhangshi still lingering in the hospital.
When Qin Huairu went to Liu Kai Xuan for medical expenses, not only did Liu Kai Xuan refuse to pay, but he also demanded money from her.
Furthermore, Liu Kai Xuan now held the IOU and had the backing of most of the neighbors in the courtyard.
Even Yi Zhonghai, as the "First Elder," had little sway.
However, Qin Huairu was Yi Zhonghai's "little sweetheart," so when Qin Huairu encountered such great difficulty, the "warm-hearted" Old Yi naturally had to help.
Yi Zhonghai's idea was to use Jia Zhangshi, this "invalid," as a tool.
They would directly carry Jia Zhangshi on a stretcher to Liu Kai Xuan's doorstep to demand medical expenses.
If Liu Kai Xuan refused to pay, Jia Zhangshi would lie there at his door.
Jia Zhangshi was already seriously injured and on the verge of death.
If Liu Kai Xuan dared to be rough again, it would be a fatal blow in minutes.
As the saying goes, a life for a life, and debts must be repaid!
If Liu Kai Xuan accidentally killed Jia Zhangshi, no matter what his reasons, he would be executed.
Therefore, Yi Zhonghai was certain that Liu Kai Xuan would absolutely not dare to harm Jia Zhangshi again.
If he couldn't beat her, then Liu Kai Xuan would have to choose to "compromise" to resolve the issue.
As long as Liu Kai Xuan bowed his head and compromised, wouldn't they be able to control him?
The idea Yi Zhonghai came up with was purely a "terrible idea."
But undeniably, this terrible idea was theoretically very effective.
If Liu Kai Xuan had "a bit of brainpower," he would definitely not dare to be rough with Jia Zhangshi again.
After a brief discussion at the entrance, Qin Huairu, Sha Zhu, and Yi Zhonghai went directly to the hospital.
Jia Zhangshi had been beaten to a pulp by Liu Kai Xuan and had only been in the hospital for less than a week; her broken bones had not even begun to heal.
Qin Huairu had no money to pay her medical fees; Jia Zhangshi's hospitalization costs were paid from her own savings.
The expenses of these few days had cost Jia Zhangshi dearly.
When Qin Huairu told Jia Zhangshi to go find Liu Kai Xuan herself for medical expenses, Jia Zhangshi agreed immediately without a moment's hesitation.
Afterward, Yi Zhonghai and Sha Zhu made a simple stretcher out of two bamboo poles and carried Jia Zhangshi out of the hospital.
Upon returning to the courtyard, without any further ado, they placed Jia Zhangshi, along with the stretcher, directly in front of Liu Kai Xuan's house.
At this time, Liu Kai Xuan had only just arrived home and was busy preparing dinner in the kitchen.
As soon as he saw the scene outside, Liu Kai Xuan's expression turned extremely grim.
"Yi Zhonghai, Sha Zhu, you two dimwits, are you not getting enough beatings?"
Yi Zhonghai and Sha Zhu had suffered greatly at Liu Kai Xuan's hands.
They dared not retort, but then Jia Zhangshi's voice roared: "Liu Kai Xuan, don't be arrogant! Kill me if you dare!"