noveltune Chapter 244: Lou Xiao'e's Views on Love
Chapter 244: Lou Xiao'e's Views on Love
Seeing Zhang Lei's straightforwardness, Li Huaide smiled and said, "Alright, Zhang Lei, I like your personality. Give me five more, and I'll help you get it done, skipping the main factory and arranging for her to go to a major hospital." Zhang Lei thought for a moment, "Director Li, the supplies are fine, but you have to tell me which major hospital it is. If it's a small hospital, I won't be able to explain it to my friends."
Li Huaide smiled and assured him, "Don't worry, it's definitely not a small hospital. Peking Union Medical College Hospital is fine, right?" Upon hearing the name Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Zhang Lei's eyes widened: "Really?" Li Huaide nodded: "Really. Actually, what you have isn't enough to begin with, and I'll have to use a lot of connections to help you."
Zhang Lei chuckled and said simply, "Director Li, let's not count them in fives, I'll give you ten." Hearing "ten small yellow croakers," Li Huaide's eyes widened immediately: "What are you trying to do?" Zhang Lei smiled and said, "Director Li, don't be hasty. You know, Ye Shuqi is my wife. She's been in the propaganda department for quite a while. Do you think you could move her up a bit?"
Li Huaide looked surprised: "You're willing to go to such lengths just to get her a promotion?" Zhang Lei replied with a smile: "She's my wife after all, I want to make her happy." Hearing this, Li Huaide laughed heartily: "Good, good, good, I didn't expect you to be such a loyal and devoted person."
Zhang Lei stopped trying to dodge the question. He glanced at the closed office door, took out ten small gold bars from his personal storage space, and placed them directly on Li Huaide's desk. Li Huaide was startled when he saw the gold bars on the desk. He quickly put them away and whispered, "Zhang Lei, you're too bold. You're just carrying gold around like that."
Zhang Lei smiled and said, "It's because I trust your character, Director Li. I definitely wouldn't dare to do it with anyone else." Li Huaide nodded and agreed, "Alright, wait for my news in the next couple of days."
Having finished this task, Zhang Lei felt exceptionally relieved. Although he had spent a considerable amount of in-game currency, he was thinking about his "Many Children, Many Blessings" system. As long as he could marry another wife, he could have more children in the future, and the system's rewards would certainly be plentiful. He hummed a little tune as he walked, with even deeper plans in his mind.
He knew that a chaotic decade was fast approaching, and he would have to make good use of his abilities to collect as many treasures as possible. Li Huaide's future success was undoubtedly due to his skills, and by cultivating a good relationship with him now, he could make collecting valuable items, antiques, and other collectibles much easier.
Soon, Zhang Lei rode his bicycle away from the steel rolling mill. As he reached the mill's gate, a car suddenly drove past him. Just as he was filled with doubt, he heard someone call his name from behind.
Zhang Lei turned around in confusion and saw that the person who called him was Lou Xiao'e. She was wearing a pink dress and was walking quickly towards him, while behind her stood Lou Bancheng, who was glaring angrily.
As Lou Xiao'e approached, Zhang Lei stopped his bicycle and called out, "Lou Xiao'e?" Lou Xiao'e smiled upon seeing him, "Zhang Lei, it's been so long! What have you been up to lately?"
Zhang Lei looked at her and replied, "Nothing much lately, just busy with purchasing." Hearing this, Lou Xiao'e smiled and said, "Are you having any difficulties with purchasing? Do you need my help? My dad knows a lot of people, he can definitely help you achieve your sales targets."
Zhang Lei glanced at Lou Bancheng, who was furious behind him, smiled, and refused, "No need, I can handle it myself." He then looked at Lou Xiao'e and reminded her, "Lou Xiao'e, if you don't go back soon, I think your dad will be angry."
Lou Xiao'e glanced back at Lou Bancheng, then waved her hand and shouted, "Dad, I have something to do and won't be going to the factory. You go ahead and do your work. I'll be home later."
Upon hearing his daughter's words and seeing passersby looking in his direction, Lou Bancheng had no choice but to suppress his anger, get into the car, and instruct the driver, "Drive!" The driver then drove directly into the steel mill.
After her father left, Lou Xiao'e turned to Zhang Lei and smiled, "Zhang Lei, I'm fine now. Can we chat for a bit?" Zhang Lei looked at her and said with a smile, "Come on in."
Soon, Lou Xiao'e got on the back of the bicycle. Along the way, she chattered to Zhang Lei about the recent situation at home, then suddenly exclaimed, "Zhang Lei, you don't know, that awful thief stole everything from our house, even the kitchen ingredients! Do you think that thief is a reincarnated starving ghost?"
Upon hearing Lou Xiao'e's words, Zhang Lei's face immediately darkened. He knew in his heart that he was the "thief," but he couldn't bring himself to say it, so he could only awkwardly agree, "Maybe."
His reply was weak and listless, and Lou Xiao'e immediately scolded him, "Zhang Lei, were you even listening to me? I told you my house was robbed, and you weren't surprised at all?" Zhang Lei quickly explained, "Surprised? How could I not be surprised? I was riding a bicycle, you saw my expression."
Hearing this explanation, Lou Xiao'e nodded: "That makes sense." As she spoke, she suddenly put her arm around Zhang Lei's waist, "Zhang Lei, then ride faster, I want to go shopping."
Zhang Lei thought to himself that this young lady was truly oblivious to the hardships of life, still thinking about shopping at a time like this. But then he thought that having a beautiful woman by his side while shopping wouldn't be bad, so he sped up and drove Lou Xiao'e towards the city center.
Along the way, Zhang Lei accompanied Lou Xiao'e shopping while listening to her chatter about trivial matters. Seeing her cheerful appearance, he couldn't help but wonder if the time he saved her back then had left such a deep impression on her.
After shopping, the two went to Beihai Park and rented a small boat to paddle on the lake. Watching Zhang Lei skillfully row, Lou Xiao'e smiled and asked, "Zhang Lei, do you remember the first time you saved me?"
Zhang Lei nodded: "How could I not remember? Your friend almost misunderstood me back then." Hearing this, Lou Xiao'e smiled especially happily, and suddenly whispered: "Zhang Lei, do you know? That time you saved me, that was my first kiss."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Lei was stunned for a moment. Just as he was about to say something, Lou Xiao'e stopped him with a gesture: "Zhang Lei, don't say anything."
Seeing her nervous expression, Zhang Lei smiled and said, "Even if I don't say it, I know what you're thinking. But have you asked your parents what kind of person they hope you'll marry?"
Lou Xiao'e said firmly, "I'll make my own decisions." Zhang Lei shook his head. "This isn't just your problem. Although I don't know exactly how your parents treat you, judging from your clothes and appearance, they treat you very well. If we really get together, you'll face many challenges."
"I'm not afraid," Lou Xiao'e answered without hesitation. Zhang Lei looked at her helplessly: "You should know my situation. I currently have three wives. If you're added, it will be four. In the future, I might have many women. Most people wouldn't be able to accept that."
Lou Xiao'e looked puzzled: "Why can't you accept it?" Zhang Lei looked at her and asked again, "You'd be willing to share a husband with other women?" Lou Xiao'e nodded without hesitation: "As long as I'm with the man I love, I'm willing to go anywhere, no matter how many women he has. Besides, my dad has more than one concubine, and my mom is his third concubine."