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Chapter 99 Dispute

Chapter 99 Dispute

Lu Ya immediately thought of the day she went to Lu Dajiang's office and bumped into Zhou Haifeng, who looked disheveled, at the door, as well as the materials she had seen, and she began to make a guess.

"Is it because of contracting the Dongfeng Injection Molding Plant?" Lu Ya looked at him and nodded, then continued, "Did Zhou Haifeng make things difficult for you?"

Since he needed help, Zhang Beichuan had no reason to hide it.

"No, it's just that Uncle Lu seems to have some doubts about the contracting plan." He carefully chose his words. "I can understand. A young man in his early twenties saying he wants to revitalize a state-owned factory that's heavily in debt and also make lighters that cost 2 yuan each sounds like a fantasy."

"So you can really do it?" Lu Ya put down her chopsticks and looked at him seriously. "The cost is two yuan?"

"Hmm." Zhang Beichuan met her curious gaze. "I have stable channels for core components. The rest is production organization and market development. But it's too early to talk about that now. Without the city's approval, everything will be in vain."

Lu Ya remained silent for a moment, seemingly considering something.

After so many interactions, she knew that Zhang Beichuan wasn't the kind of person who shouted slogans all day but never actually said a word.

There was no deliberate attempt to investigate his channels; after all, the fact that Beichuan Department Store was undeniable meant that others couldn't obtain television sets.

He can get his hands on radios and other such things.

It seems not impossible for him to obtain the core components of a lighter.

"My dad..." she suddenly began, her tone somewhat complicated, "He's a bit stubborn, but not an unreasonable person. He just returned from military service and is in charge of the economy and industry, so he gives a lot of thought to the proposals submitted from below."

Zhang Beichuan understood the meaning behind her words: Lu Dajiang's rejection was not directed at him personally, but rather stemmed from a sense of caution.

"I understand, which is why I'd love to have a chance to explain in person. If this factory is revitalized, it will benefit the workers,..."

This is beneficial to the Second Light Industry Bureau and even to employment.

Looking at the determination in his eyes, Lu Ya recalled their shared hardships and how he had made her laugh with his witty remarks when they first met. A slight stirring stirred in her heart.

"How about this," she hesitated for a moment before making a decision, "I'll go back and find an opportunity to mention you to my dad. However, I can't guarantee he'll see you or speak on your behalf."

He's always been averse to family interference in his work, but at least I can let him know that you're not someone who talks big. You...

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As she spoke, Lu Ya's lips curved into a small smile, her ears turned slightly red, and her eyes darted away.

"You are indeed a little different."

This was the best result Zhang Beichuan had hoped for, but looking up at her shy expression stirred his heart.

A young girl's blush speaks louder than any sweet words.

With the contract situation taking a turn for the better, a surge of excitement got the better of him, and in a moment of impulsiveness, he grabbed Lu Ya's fair and delicate hand, wanting to find out more.

Lu Ya was also stunned. She didn't expect Zhang Beichuan to be so bold as to grab her hand.

For a moment she didn't react, and just let him grab her.

Just then, the owner brought over the remaining dishes.

Lu Ya then realized what was happening, and released her hand as if she had been electrocuted, her face instantly turning bright red.

"Gentlemen, the dishes are all ready. Please enjoy your meal."

At this moment, Zhang Beichuan glanced at Lu Ya, who was pretending to adjust her skirt with her head down. There was no anger on his face, but his hands were trembling with excitement.

You have to be brave to get to eat meat.

To ease the awkward atmosphere, he pretended to be incoherent.

"I...I didn't mean to, I'm...I'm sorry, I was just...I got too excited just now..."

I want to thank you.

"No...it's nothing."

Lu Ya's voice was so soft it was like a mosquito's hum. She pretended to be nonchalant and tucked her hair behind her ear.

The two then ate and chatted as if nothing had happened.

However, both of them knew in their hearts that just a moment ago, their relationship had made a subtle progress.

After finishing our meal, we left the restaurant.

Seeing this as a rare opportunity, Zhang Beichuan figured he didn't have much to do at the moment, so he might as well take advantage of the situation and make more connections.

"Shall I take you home?"

Lu Ya's beautiful eyes flickered slightly; after all, she was quick-witted and immediately guessed his little scheme.

He'd already touched her hand; all this scoundrel wanted to do next was to take advantage of the quieter lunchtime hours on the way home to subtly hold her hand.

Although she has never been in a relationship, she has never eaten pork, but she has never seen a pig run.

"No need, I have to go back to the city."

"Then... be careful on the road."

"Hmm." Lu Ya responded, her heart pounding as she looked at the disappointment on his face. She gritted her teeth, suddenly grabbed Zhang Beichuan's hand and squeezed it, then turned and ran away.

This surprised Zhang Beichuan. Watching Lu Ya gradually run away, he felt extremely happy.

Is this... issuing exam admission tickets?

When Lu Ya returned home in the evening, she saw her father, Lu Dajiang, on the sofa as soon as she entered. He was reading a newspaper and chatting with her mother, Wu Qiu.

"I'm back."

Upon hearing his daughter's voice, Lu Dajiang quickly put down the newspaper in his hand, stood up, and walked away with a smile, talking as he went.

"We've been waiting for you to eat. I asked the cafeteria chef to make your favorite braised fish."

Wu Qiu stood up and said, "Go wash your hands and have dinner."

"it is good."

During the meal, Lu Dajiang kept putting food into the girl's bowl.

Eat more.

"Dad, you should eat too," Lu Ya said with a smile, then tentatively asked, "Dad, why didn't you agree to the Dongfeng Factory's contracting proposal?"

Lu Dajiang, who had just been smiling, paused, his brows furrowing as he looked at his daughter warily.

How do you know about this? Who told you?

Lu Ya didn't dare say that she had specifically sought out Zhang Beichuan, and she didn't even mention the matter of having dinner together.

"Who told me that? The other day when I came to see you, as soon as I got to your office door, I heard you berating Director Zhou of the Second Light Industry Bureau. And with the documents on your desk, I guessed it."

Hearing this, Lu Dajiang felt a little relieved and smiled, but his tone became more serious.

"Eat your food, why do you care so much, you little brat?"

"Who's the little brat?" Lu Ya looked at him defiantly, then, remembering the favor Zhang Beichuan had asked her for earlier that day, her tone softened. "I think Zhang Beichuan is a pretty good guy, and his contracting plan has a lot of potential..."

"Stop!" Lu Dajiang felt angry just thinking about Zhang Beichuan's plan. "Do you think it's possible?"

A lighter that costs two yuan to make? Dream on!

"What if he really has a way? I've heard that Kitagawa Department Store not only has good business, but it also sells a lot of unusual items. What if he can actually get his hands on the core components?"

Upon hearing this, alarm bells went off in Lu Dajiang's mind.

"Girl, tell your dad the truth. During the day, you said you were going back to the county to visit your colleagues. Did you go to see Zhang Beichuan?"

Seeing her father's interrogative tone and realizing she had just let something slip, Lu Ya decided to lay it all out.

"Yes, what's wrong?"

Lu Dajiang's face darkened instantly as he pondered what was going on.

He had initially thought Zhang Beichuan was just young and impetuous, but now it seemed...

He really is no good! He's used all his opportunistic and cunning tricks on this, which only strengthened his opinion of Zhang Beichuan.

This kid is just using the guise of contracting to try and get approvals from Dongfeng Factory to become a middleman!

In addition, he didn't want his girl to have any contact with that boy. What if he accidentally brought his precious girl into a dangerous situation again?

Are you always so lucky?

Lu Dajiang slammed his hand on the table, his face as black as the bottom of a pot.

"I could tell Zhang Beichuan was unreliable at first glance. Contracting a factory? He's just trying to become a middleman who gets loans! You've only known him for a few days, and you dare to speak up for him?"

"You're making baseless accusations and slandering an innocent person!"

"Bullshit! I'm just stating the facts! Where would he, a mere kid, get that kind of stuff from without even asking?"

"I'll tell you the truth: he's already got the core component for the lighter! He has to take it to the Second Light Industry Bureau to see Director Zhou tomorrow."

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