Chapter 138: Becoming the Factory Director
Jiang Cheng had a lively chat for over forty minutes with her old friend and confidant, Grandma Shen.
Only after Shen Xing came knocking, did the two reluctantly come out.
Once the five of them were seated in a circle, Shen Que openly served Jiang Cheng some food.
"No scallions."
The crispy green pepper potato slices were in Jiang Cheng’s bowl, and she openly looked at Shen Que.
"I like eating it."
Their open interaction left Shen Xing and Shen Yue dumbfounded.
Shen Xing, whose head was full of knowledge, was a step behind Shen Yue.
Shen Yue’s mouth was wide open, and her large eyes stared at Jiang Cheng.
"Sister, did you and big brother go on a blind date?"
In Shen Yue’s understanding, going on a blind date was almost like being family.
Before Jiang Cheng could respond, Shen Xing was genuinely shocked.
After the shock came joy.
Sister Jiang Cheng and big brother together, now they really would be family!
Shen Xing looked at Shen Que, and Shen Yue looked at Jiang Cheng.
"Yes, Ms. Jiang Cheng and I are officially dating with the intention of marriage."
Jiang Cheng tilted her head?
With the intent of marriage?
She didn’t recall saying that.
But when she met Shen Que’s gaze, which looked like a little puppy afraid of being abandoned, Jiang Cheng got nervous.
Compared to Shen Que, she felt like a scumbag.
"That’s right, having a relationship without the intention of marriage is just fooling around, so we’re seriously dating."
After Jiang Cheng said this, she saw the ice melt away in Shen Que’s pupils, replaced by the vibrant energy of spring.
Their affirmations made Shen Xing and Shen Yue so happy they jumped around.
After a few minutes of joy, they finally sat down to eat at Grandma Shen’s invitation.
After dinner, Shen Que generously handed gifts to Jiang Cheng.
Jiang Cheng straightforwardly accepted them.
"I really like it, especially this radio."
Jiang Cheng was so fond of the radio that she couldn’t put it down, and Shen Que pointedly said, "The first thing I bought was the radio."
The two exchanged a smile, while Shen Xing and Shen Yue stood by with silly grins, wishing the two could get married on the spot.
In the end, Jiang Cheng shared some snacks with Shen Xing and Shen Yue, keeping only a little to take back with her.
After returning, the study group resumed, translation continued, reading and learning went on.
Same for Shen Que.
Being caught up in romance didn’t stop him from making progress in his studies.
That night, before bed.
Three groups of people visited Shen Que’s room one after another.
Shen Xing came first.
"Big brother, if you’re not good to Sister Jiang Cheng, I’m prepared to exercise my rights as the second son of the Shen Family to expel you."
Shen Que wanted to laugh but still seriously replied, "That day will never come."
Shen Xing left temporarily satisfied, and then Shen Yue came.
"Big brother! If you and Sister Jiang Cheng ever fight, I’ll definitely take her side!"
"Alright, I support you!"
Shen Yue left too, and Shen Que simply didn’t close the door, waiting for Grandma Shen to come.
And sure enough, Grandma Shen came.
But she had just stepped a foot in the door when she pulled it back out.
"Forget it, I don’t need to remind you of anything with that silly look."
Grandma Shen left.
Shen Que chuckled helplessly, did he really look so silly?
*
The next morning, Grandma Shen made breakfast.
Today was the day Shen Que was appointed director of the machinery factory, so Grandma Shen made a lavish breakfast.
Almost as important as breakfast on a child’s exam day.
After the meal, Grandma Shen handed Shen Que his briefcase.
"Got everything?"
"Yes, Auntie."
"Alright, there’s a crease here."
Grandma Shen wanted to bend down to smooth out the crease on Shen Que’s pants, but Shen Que stopped her.
"Auntie, I’ve got everything sorted out, don’t worry."
"Alright, off you go then, don’t be late."
Shen Que picked up his briefcase, pushing his bicycle as he left with Jiang Cheng.
Seeing them from behind while outside getting water, Lin’s mother couldn’t help but comment, "Oh my, don’t they know to avoid gossip between men and women."
Standing at the door, Grandma Shen’s anxiety instantly turned into fighting spirit.
"Old Lin Family, why are you always peeping at our place!"
"Your own son messing around is your family tradition! Our Shen Family and Jiang Cheng aren’t like that, we have dignity!"
"I introduced Shen Que and Jiang Cheng, they’re in a proper relationship now, so what? Can you control everything including whether people date or not?"
Grandma Shen’s words dropped a gossip bomb in the courtyard.
Jiang Cheng and Shen Que are dating?
The people in the courtyard exchanged glances, whispering among themselves.
Jiang Cheng was a catch, they didn’t know exactly how much she earned, but it was surely a lot.
Single, no burdens, earning a lot—such a big fish snagged by Shen Que.
Lin’s mother shared the same thought as the rest in the courtyard after hearing Grandma Shen’s words and eagerly spat out sarcastic comments.
"I see why you’re so good to Jiang Cheng, waiting just for this!"
"Shen Que’s a jobless cripple, your Shen Family has quite the audacity!"
"Isn’t it just because of Jiang Cheng’s earnings? Pretending to dote on her, ha!"
Grandma Shen snorted, unconcerned outwardly but confident internally.
Shen Que was about to be appointed director!
When he returned, that would blind their eyes!
"Disgusted people see everything as disgusting, I can’t be bothered with you, take a look yourself!"
Grandma Shen turned and returned inside, slamming the door shut.
Lin’s mother felt she had rendered Grandma Shen speechless, and continued her ranting outside.
Meanwhile, Jiang Cheng and Shen Que arrived together at the machinery factory.
Jiang Cheng looked at Shen Que and asked, "Nervous?"
"Not nervous about work, but the nervousness about you has lessened."
Perhaps it put a bit of his heart at ease.
Shen Que didn’t say it.
Jiang Cheng gave a slight smile, "Do your best, maybe we can leave work together later."
"Alright!"
Shen Que smiled, thinking of leaving work together made him a little excited.
Jiang Cheng went in ahead, and Shen Que, holding his confirmation papers, went directly to Director Sun’s office.
At ten in the morning, Jiang Cheng, immersed in translation, was called away.
The new director was set to speak in the auditorium, and everyone who could attend was there.
The auditorium was bustling.
Jiang Cheng stood in the furthest corner, beside her was the purposely approached Li Chunxiang.
Soon, Director Sun took the stage to speak.
After Director Sun’s usual speeches, he made an inviting gesture to the right of the podium.
"Let’s welcome the director of S City’s First Machinery Factory, Mr. Shen Que, to the stage for a speech."
Under the gaze of the crowd, Shen Que’s tall figure walked onto the stage.
He didn’t hide his limp because it was his honor and badge.
With determined steps and a strong presence, his demeanor overshadowed his physical condition.
"Hello everyone, I am Shen Que."
Shen Que began his speech.
In the audience, with Jiang Cheng’s help, Li Chunxiang managed to close her mouth, unable to snap out of her shock.
Equally shocked was Lin Chengyuan.
Not only did his candidate not get elected, but who can tell him why it was Shen Que??
Yesterday, he had told Shen Que there were no openings in the security department.
At that time, did Shen Que look at him as if he were a clown?
Lin Chengyuan’s mind buzzed, and he didn’t hear a word of what Shen Que was saying.
Only a round of applause echoed, and Shen Que left the stage.
With the new director taking over, would his own position still stand?