"Shh." The man hurriedly put his finger to his mouth and said, "If you don't help cover for me, I'll tear your dress."
"You!" Gu Fuqiao couldn't believe someone would act like a hooligan in broad daylight in this day and age!
She almost wished she could kick the rascal hiding under the stall!
"Do me a favor!" The man nervously tugged at the hem of her dress, as if he would actually tear it if Gu Fuqiao refused.
It's a fish-die or net-tear situation!
Gu Fuqiao angrily glanced at him, then looked up to see several soldiers in military uniforms ahead.
She suddenly understood.
Even though there weren't any city enforcers back then, the economy was just beginning to gain some freedom.
This man was probably hiding from the soldiers!
Now that she had leverage over him, Gu Fuqiao felt triumphant. She looked down at the man hiding under the stall with a sly smile and said, "In that case, I won't be polite either."
The man didn't know what Gu Fuqiao was planning, but seeing her mischievous smile, he couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart.
"Hey, what are you going to do?" The man anxiously lowered his voice, "Remember, I'm still holding onto your dress."
With that, he made a gesture like he was about to pull.
"Haha." Gu Fuqiao suddenly chuckled twice and said, "Don't worry, I won't let them find you."
After speaking, Gu Fuqiao picked up the tea on the stall.
She opened the lid and blew gently.
The tea wasn't hot, just lukewarm.
"Don't mess around." The man watched Gu Fuqiao's action, mouth agape in surprise. The next second, the lukewarm tea was evenly poured over his hair by Gu Fuqiao.
"Hey, you!" The man was shocked that Gu Fuqiao would do such a thing. He couldn't bother holding onto Gu Fuqiao anymore and hurriedly used his hand to cover his face and head.
Once Gu Fuqiao saw the hem of her dress freed, she quietly moved outside the stall.
At this moment, the man couldn't help but stand up.
He glanced at the soldiers who had walked far away, shook off the water vapor from his hair in annoyance, and said to Gu Fuqiao, "You little brat, you've got guts!"
"Same to you." Gu Fuqiao tilted her chin up at him, casually grabbed two rice dumplings from the stall, and said, "Aren't you going to account for pulling my dress? What if I report you to the police?"
"You... You're a capitalist! So sharp-tongued!" The man was blocked by Gu Fuqiao's retort, too furious to speak, and stood angrily behind the stall.
He looked at Gu Fuqiao as if he wished he could knock her down!
Gu Fuqiao looked nonchalant as she weighed the rice dumplings in her hands, snorted coldly, and said, "At least capitalists don't act like hooligans."
After that, Gu Fuqiao took the two rice dumplings and headed straight to the hospital.
When she returned to the hospital, she saw Cheng Zhang anxiously looking around the hospital lobby, presumably searching for her.
"Cheng Zhang." Gu Fuqiao waved at Cheng Zhang.
Cheng Zhang turned his head and relaxed upon seeing Gu Fuqiao.
He jogged over to her and asked, "Sister-in-law, where did you go just now? I couldn't find you anywhere."
"I saw you hadn't arrived yet, so I went to get the medicine first." Gu Fuqiao shook the anti-inflammatory drugs in her hand.
Cheng Zhang nodded, and when he noticed the rice dumplings in her other hand, he smiled sincerely and said, "Sister-in-law, you went and bought rice dumplings too?"
"Mm." Gu Fuqiao only remembered she had picked up the dumplings from the stall when Cheng Zhang mentioned them.
She hadn't intentionally tried to take advantage of the man, but given his shamelessness, taking a little interest back seemed only fair!
"Didn't eat much at noon, just rightly hungry." After speaking, Gu Fuqiao handed a rice dumpling to Cheng Zhang and said, "Here, try one."
"No, no." Cheng Zhang quickly waved his hand, his dark face showing a hint of red, though it was hard to see because of his skin tone.
"Sister-in-law, it's better not to buy things outside, not only are they expensive, they're said to be unclean," Cheng Zhang kindly reminded.
Upon hearing Cheng Zhang's words, Gu Fuqiao realized.
During this era, people rarely bought food outside.
To many, things sold on the street and in restaurants were considered expensive, and not good.
But for Gu Fuqiao, no matter how unclean things were during this era, even with gutter oil, they were far better than what could be found in later years.
"It's okay." Gu Fuqiao didn't pressure Cheng Zhang and took the food back, saying, "Since you don't want to taste it, it means you're missing out."
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Leader Jiang Changlong was looking at the documents in his hands.
A strong voice came from the doorway, "Report!"
Jiang Changlong put down the document, looked up, and saw a straight figure standing at the entrance.
"Come in, Zhen Guo." Jiang Changlong said when he saw Yan Zhen Guo.
"Yes!" Yan Zhen Guo entered and stopped half a meter in front of the desk, nodding slightly.
Jiang Changlong nodded and said, "Sit down."
Yan Zhen Guo sat down opposite Jiang Changlong, his dark eyes looking forward and said, "Team A's matter is already..."
"No." Jiang Changlong interrupted Yan Zhen Guo, "The higher-ups called today."
Yan Zhen Guo's expression remained neutral, as if he didn't know Jiang Changlong's mention of higher-ups.
"Not the city's higher-ups, but the top higher-ups." Jiang Changlong moved closer to Yan Zhen Guo as he spoke.
Upon hearing this, Yan Zhen Guo stood up abruptly, "If it's not official, I'll be leaving first."
"Stop right there!" Jiang Changlong quickly called out at the sight of Yan Zhen Guo's stance.
Captain Yan had a reputation for executing commands without deviation.
Sure enough, his steps halted immediately.
Jiang Changlong studied Yan Zhen Guo, stood up, and walked slowly to his side, saying, "Your dad said he's sent you several letters, but you haven't replied. Now he's called me directly."
"Why'd he call?" Yan Zhen Guo's tone was stiff.
"Look at your temper." Jiang Changlong looked at Yan Zhen Guo with some helplessness.
He helplessly touched his forehead, unsure of the conflict between Yan Zhen Guo and the higher-ups that led him to this research position.
Though it's been a stroke of luck for him.
Getting such talent!
"The higher-ups said you've been married a while and haven't informed them, suggesting when you have time, you should take your wife to visit." Jiang Changlong sighed after speaking.
After saying that, he returned to his seat, saying, "Zhen Guo, I have to tell you something, though I've said it before... You and your father have been on bad terms, to the point of marrying a capitalist's daughter. In the future... You should rein it in."