Courtyard House: Starting as an engineer, crushing a yard full of poultry

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"I knew someone as kind as you wouldn't do something so despicable!"

"You know what? He Yuzhu is a bachelor, which is fine, but Zhang Feng has a family, and it looks like his family is about to be destroyed!"

"Tell me, isn't Li Xiangdong utterly despicable? It's one thing to fire someone, but to put them in jail is just ridiculous! Zhang Feng's child isn't even weaned yet, and his wife is constantly coming to bother me!"

Chapter 270 Factory Director Yang Gives Up

Yi Zhonghai's mouth was like a tap that had been turned on, chattering incessantly, leaving Director Yang no chance to get a word in edgewise.

“I’ve heard about Zhang Feng’s incident. He posted big-character posters at the factory gate to falsely accuse Section Chief Li and other workers. It’s really quite bad. But... I’m not a judge, so there’s nothing I can do.”

Factory Director Yang knew that Yi Zhonghai wouldn't come to him for no reason, especially since this old Pixiu had brought something with him, so he must want something from him. Therefore, he quickly refused.

"Oh, Director Yang, I'm going to say something you might not like to hear, but please don't be angry..."

Seeing that Director Yang was indifferent, Yi Zhonghai immediately changed his approach, which he had figured out after thinking about it at home for half a day.

"It's okay, go ahead."

"If you ask me, you really should start thinking about your own future..."

"Why do you say that?"

"We've all witnessed how many years you've worked at the factory and how much you've contributed! But now, that greenhorn Li Xiangdong has replaced you. You're just a figurehead factory director with no real power..."

Upon hearing Yi Zhonghai's words, Director Yang's expression immediately changed, and he was speechless for a moment.

"Under my guidance, Zhang Feng and He Yuzhu have always regarded you as their leader. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been so dissatisfied with Li Xiangdong and things would have turned out like this today."

"Putting those two aside, you really should develop more of your own people in the factory. Right now, Li Xiangdong is focused on production. What will you do when he achieves his goal and really gets rid of you? You need someone to support you from behind!"

Yi Zhonghai had hit Yang's sore spot; he wanted to provoke Yang in this way.

"Zhang Feng, I really have no other choice. As for He Yuzhu... I'll try going to the factory tomorrow..."

After two minutes of silence, Director Yang finally spoke.

He was indeed very afraid that Li Xiangdong would take his place. Now the factory workers were all on Li Xiangdong's side, which was very disadvantageous for him.

Just as Yi Zhonghai said, if He Yuzhu is brought into the factory, he won't be left alone and helpless when things get really tough.

"Alright, alright! Then I'll have to trouble you, Director Yang!"

Upon hearing that Director Yang had agreed, Yi Zhonghai immediately stood up and bowed to express his gratitude.

Although Zhang Feng's problem cannot be resolved for the time being, if He Yuzhu can use his influence to return to work at the factory, wouldn't his retirement be hopeful again?

"However, I can't guarantee it will work out. You know how strict things are at the factory these days..."

"I understand, I understand. I'll wait for your good news at home!"

Having achieved his goal, Yi Zhonghai didn't linger any longer and happily went home to get some sleep.

The next morning, Lou Xiao'e didn't stay in bed as usual. Instead, she sat in a chair in a daze, seemingly lost in thought.

"Xiao'e...you...you're up so early, let me make you something to eat..."

Xu Damao said with some surprise, which brought Lou Xiao'e, who was in a daze, back to her senses.

"I just got up and had nothing to do, so I cooked some porridge. Why don't you go to the intersection and buy some pancakes? Otherwise, going to work today will be too tiring."

Lou Xiao'e was unusually gentle; this was the first time she had taken the initiative to do chores since her supposed pregnancy.

"Okay, I'll go right away."

Xu Damao got up, put on his shoes, and went out. Lou Xiao'e's unusual behavior made Xu Damao even more suspicious.

"You've rested for so long, and your injuries haven't fully healed yet. Take it easy when you're working at the factory."

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After buying the pancakes, Xu Damao ate them in silence. Lou Xiao'e, who didn't seem to have much of an appetite, sat down beside him and gave him some advice.

I'm not planning to go today.

"Huh? Didn't they say yesterday that I could go to work today as long as I brought my work ID?"

"I want to go to the hospital with you today for a proper check-up. This is the common practice for pregnancy and childbirth now. This is your first pregnancy, and we don't know anything about it. Let's not delay the baby's health."

"Ah... this..."

...... ........ ...

Upon hearing that Xu Damao was going to take her to the hospital, Lou Xiao'e visibly panicked. Even in the dead of winter, her forehead was dripping with sweat, and her chin trembled as she spoke.

"Aren't those tests all done on an empty stomach? I've already drunk a big bowl of porridge, so it's definitely not okay. Let's do it another day... If you don't feel unwell, you don't need to get tested."

"But...this..."

"No buts, Damao, you go to work. Don't worry, I'm fine..."

Lou Xiao'e was extremely resistant, and Xu Damao didn't say anything more. After finishing his meal, he went straight to work at the factory. But the only thing that was certain was that there was definitely something wrong with Lou Xiao'e and the child in her womb.

Lou Xiao'e leaned against the window and watched Xu Damao walk away. Only then did she feel relieved and changed her clothes to go out.

She couldn't sleep last night, thinking about going to the hospital to see if it was true that she couldn't have children after so many years of marriage.

Since returning from Director Yang's house yesterday, Yi Zhonghai has been exceptionally happy, feeling refreshed and energetic. He even went for a stroll on the street early this morning.

Chapter 271 Lou Xiao'e Conducts Another Inspection

"Banggeng, don't run around! Be careful that bicycle doesn't hit you!"

"Hey, hey, hey, you can't run out of this street! You have to stay where Mom can see you!"

"Listen to me, don't talk to strangers!"

At this time, Qin Huairu was worried sick because her mother-in-law, Jia Zhangshi, was sleeping in and didn't want to take care of the child. She could only sweep the street while watching her son, Banggeng.

"Come here, baby, Grandpa will take you to buy some candy!"

Just then, Yi Zhonghai wandered into the alley and happened to run into Banggeng, who was running wildly.

"Sir...you..."

Perhaps because they hadn't seen each other for a long time, Qin Huairu, nicknamed "683," instinctively shuddered when he saw Yi Zhonghai.

"It's okay, you go about your business, I'll take the kids to buy candy."

Yi Zhonghai smiled and waved, then took Bang Geng's hand and left, while Qin Huairu lowered her head and continued working.

"Why are you here again? Didn't I tell you? You're not pregnant. Our tests won't be wrong."

Lou Xiao'e returned to the hospital, where the attending doctor spoke with great impatience.

"No, doctor... I came today... to find out if I can actually have children..."

Lou Xiao'e found it difficult to say.

"Check if you can have children?"

"I...I've been married for many years...but we still don't have children...so I want to get checked..."

"Okay, then I'll write you a prescription..."

Doctors rarely see people with such a request. Lou Xiao'e held the test results, her heart pounding as if she were waiting for a verdict.

"You've gone to so much trouble, sir..."

"Bang Geng, did you thank Grandpa?"

A short while later, Yi Zhonghai returned with the lively Banggeng. Qin Huairu poked Banggeng a little shyly, and Banggeng then gestured to Yi Zhonghai to express its gratitude.

Just then, Qin Huai looked up casually and realized that Jia Zhangshi was standing not far away watching them. Startled, she quickly suppressed her smile to avoid Jia Zhangshi using this as an excuse to insult her.

With nothing better to do, Madam Jia Zhang recently took to checking up on Qin Huairu, to the point that Qin Huairu was now afraid to casually talk to any man. But what Qin Huairu found strange was that Madam Jia Zhang, seeing her chatting and laughing with Yi Zhonghai, not only wasn't angry, but even awkwardly avoided her.

Yi Zhonghai's expression also seemed a bit unnatural upon seeing Jia Zhangshi. He patted Banggeng's head and went straight home. Qin Huairu sensed something was amiss, but she didn't bother to think about it too much, as long as Jia Zhangshi didn't cause her any trouble.

Lou Xiao'e ran around the hospital alone with all sorts of forms, and it took her more than two hours to finish all the tests.

"I've taken a look, and you... seem to be capable of having children, and your physical condition is quite good, so you don't need to worry about not being able to conceive..."

"That's what the doctor said after looking at Lou Xiao'e's test results," the doctor said.

"Huh? Everything's normal?"

Lou Xiao'e looked extremely surprised.

"Yes, everything is normal. You're really strange. You're not happy even though your body is perfectly healthy?"

"But...I've been married for many years...and still don't have children..."

"Then you need to consider your partner's health. Has he had any tests done?"

"Uh...no..."

"The reason you haven't had children is most likely due to him. You'd better have him checked out, and if there's a problem, get it treated promptly..."

Lou Xiao'e walked out of the hospital in a daze, holding the test results. People always routinely attribute the lack of children to the woman's problem, never expecting that the real problem was Xu Damao.

Although the fake pregnancy did make Lou Xiao'e feel guilty towards Xu Damao, the doctor's words today made her feel much better.

"What? Someone else has taken my position?"

Xu Damao returned to work at the factory with a smile, only to be told that his position had already been taken over.

"The main problem is that you've been on leave for too long. The factory is a one-person-one-job factory, and they can't keep waiting for you to come back, can they?"