These past few days, because Zhang Zhiqiang didn't have any engineering projects, he was basically idle at ho every day, supported by i Xi running a small restaurant. The saying goes, "When you take from others, you speak softly, and when you rely on others, you act gently." This even applied to his own wife, as i Xi's temper flared. Whenever she was upset with sothing, she'd vent her anger on him. Zhang Zhiqiang couldn't help it — he wasn't making any money, so he had to endure it.
However, after receiving a phone call just now, Zhang Zhiqiang's confidence skyrocketed. Looking at i Xi's sharp and harsh expression, he couldn't hold back his anger anymore and slapped her hard with all his might!
i Xi was stunned. She had never seen her husband, Old Zhang, this furious before. Hearing the word "divorce," she grew scared, tears rolling down her face as she choked out, "You said Luo Chao is looking out for our family. How is he looking out for us?"
Zhang Zhiqiang, still burning with anger, shouted, "Tengyuan Group, you must know it. It's the leading enterprise in Jiangning City. Just a few days ago, they purchased a piece of land in our new district and have begun the bidding process for construction teams to build a high-end community. Wu, the manager from their real estate division, just called and said they'll give all the ancillary projects outside the main buildings. No need to bid. Just think, with such a multi-billion project, the ancillary works alone should be worth tens of millions!"
"What!" i Xi was so shocked that her teeth chattered. With tens of millions worth of projects, they could easily make millions.
i Xi cautiously said, "Could it be a scam?"
"Nonsense! You, woman trying to harm your husband, don't speak without understanding," Zhang Zhigang glanced at Luo Chao, even angrier, "Do you think I really stay at ho doing nothing every day? I've been searching all over for jobs. I even planned to bid on that piece of land in the new district. So, how could I not know Manager Wu!"
"Splash," i Xi couldn't take the shock any longer and collapsed onto the floor, crying out, "Old Zhang, I really got it wrong, please don't divorce , okay?"
Zhang Yufei gently nudged Luo Chao, her pretty face breaking into a smile, "You're really efficient at getting things done."
How could he not be quick? Luo Chao thought happily to himself. Just this morning, Ning Wanxi introduced him to Manager Wu from the real estate division. That old fox imdiately realized there was sothing special about Luo Chao's relationship with President Ning. So, when Luo Chao called to ask a favor for a relative, Wu didn't hesitate to offer Zhang Zhiqiang the auxiliary projects, considering Zhang's small contracting team didn't qualify for skyscrapers.
"Only to give you so face," Luo Chao chuckled.
Zhang Yufei giggled to herself, feeling both relieved and delighted. She quickly gave Luo Chao a peck on the lips.
Feeling the lingering warmth on his lips, Luo Chao thought, This policewoman is getting bolder, daring to do this in front of my aunt and uncle.
anwhile, Yuan Yangguang's expression darkened. At first, he thought Luo Chao was a complete fraud. Who could have guessed that he'd really land Uncle Zhang a multi-million yuan project? That's truly impressive!
Reflecting on earlier, when he suggested that Zhang Zhiqiang could earn fifty or sixty thousand, and now seeing that Zhang could make millions with this project, Yuan Yangguang felt like smashing his head against a piece of tofu in frustration for having slapped his own face. Departnt Chief Yuan just wanted to walk away out of sha and anger.
However, seeing Zhang Yufei's uncle and aunt in the middle of an argunt, Yuan Yangguang couldn't easily excuse himself, pondering how he felt as if sitting on pins and needles; leaving wasn't right, nor was staying. It was utterly unbearable.
If he'd known in advance, he wouldn't have co at all. Departnt Chief Yuan was full of regret, feeling like he'd swallowed broken teeth along with his pride.
"Hmph, not divorcing? What if you remain unreasonable in the future?" Zhang Zhiqiang snorted coldly.
Seeing that Old Zhang relented, i Xi's eyes lit up, and she quickly replied, "Really, I'll change my ways and never be so harsh again."
"For the sake of our son, Zhang Chen, don't be too hard on , please. I promise to change," i Xi pleaded, looking pitifully sincere.
After all, with decades of marriage, could they really divorce just like that? Seeing i Xi so remorseful and crying her heart out, Zhang Zhiqiang thought about their unmarried son and how it would look if his parents divorced.
"Alright, I'll forgive you this ti," Zhang Zhiqiang waved his hand, "But if it happens again, I'll definitely kick you out!"
Now, with the new district's high-end residential auxiliary projects, Zhang Zhiqiang's wings were sprouting. In no ti, he'd be transford into a big boss!
"Okay!" i Xi wiped away her tears, unsure what to say next. Looking at Luo Chao and Zhang Yufei, she lowered her head in sha. Who would have thought Luo Chao was such a capable person? If he were a country bumpkin, then everyone in the world would be too.
Magic as it seed, with just a phone call, Old Zhang secured a multi-million yuan project. Such ans are beyond ordinary people's reach. i Xi thought this and almost wanted to slap herself, feeling she had been too blind!
"Aunt, Uncle, I'm heading out," Yuan Yangguang seized the mont they weren't quarreling to get up and said his goodbyes.
Zhang Zhiqiang and i Xi smiled, "Take care, Officer Yuan. We won't see you off."
Not harboring any ill intentions, Yuan Yangguang simply liked his niece. Seeing Yuan Yangguang off, i Xi and Zhang Zhiqiang courteously said goodbye. However, hearing "Officer Yuan" made Yuan Yangguang cringe. Officer indeed — he felt unworthy of that title!
Yuan Yangguang's confidence had taken a huge blow!
"Standing silly for what? Hurry and make lunch! Can't you see my niece and nephew-in-law are here?" Once Chief Yuan left, Zhang Zhiqiang realized it was already lunchti and, not wanting to vent on his niece who rarely visited, impatiently said.
Startled, i Xi hastily replied, "I'm on it!" and rushed into the kitchen.
When Zhang Zhiqiang settled onto the sofa opposite Luo Chao and Zhang Yufei, crossing his legs, he appeared both relaxed and proud. It felt great to regain his manly spirit!
At this mont, Zhang Yufei gave a thumbs up, "Uncle, very manly, I admire you!"
"Hahaha..." Zhang Zhiqiang paused montarily, then his face flushed red with laughter, "Yu Fei, are you saying your uncle wasn't manly before?"
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