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Then, he started to think about what to do and where to find his second aunt. He couldn't just go directly to the meat processing plant, could he?

Zhao De checked the time; it was 3 PM. He'd got it!

Upon seeing the time capsule on the table, Zhao De had a sudden inspiration.

Soon, a letter was written.

The gist of the message was that Zhao De should tell his second aunt not to rush to the meat processing plant today, but to wait until Zhao De returned from the plant at three o'clock before going together.

After the letter was sent, just like last time, Zhao De's vision blurred, and then he heard a knock on the door.

When I opened the door, who else could it be but my second aunt, Yu Meishu?

"Second Aunt, I'm so sorry to have kept you waiting!"

Yu Meishu has a quiet personality and didn't say anything, just gently shook her head to indicate that it was okay.

She thought they were about to leave, but Zhao De called her into the house and asked her to sit down.

"Second Aunt, this is what happened, our factory..."

Zhao De briefly explained the situation, then asked, "Second Aunt, is there any way you can help me?"

"Ten pigs!" Second Aunt's expression remained calm. "I'll talk to him about it, but I can't guarantee it will work."

"That's already very good, thank you, Second Aunt. By the way, if it's convenient, may I ask how you and he met?" Zhao De asked curiously, thinking that his Second Aunt had a new romantic interest.

"We're just classmates. He's now the director of a meat processing plant and knows a lot of people, so I was hoping he could help me transfer back to Beijing." Yu Meishu's tone was flat, always giving off a cold and aloof vibe.

"So that's it!"

Zhao De was immediately embarrassed, realizing that he had caused trouble for others while still dealing with his own problems.

However, if this matter can be resolved quickly, he will be on paid leave for the next twenty days or so!

Zhao De didn't want to be foolish and finish the task ahead of schedule; he insisted on dragging it out until the end of the month!

"It's alright, let's go!" Yu Meishu said, looking at Zhao De.

"Do you need me to prepare some gifts or something?" Zhao De thought to himself. Giving money was inappropriate, but he could prepare supplies!

Yu Meishu shook her head. "With his status, he lacks nothing."

Upon hearing this, Zhao De knew that his second aunt was not very good at social etiquette.

Indeed, whether someone needs it or not is their business, but whether or not to give it to them is a matter of attitude!

"Well then, I'll get some fruit. It's a rare treat. Aunt, please wait a little longer." Zhao De didn't say much more, after all, he couldn't teach his elders how to do things.

Soon, Zhao De came out carrying a large bag of fruit, including apples, bananas, and pears, all of which he had carefully selected.

Seeing this, Yu Meishu's eyes flashed with surprise. She always felt that her brother-in-law was incredibly powerful.

She had actually considered asking her brother-in-law for help, but because she had just gotten married, she was too embarrassed to ask.

Then, Zhao De pushed his bicycle out the door, checking that the door was locked before leaving.

Once they reached the alley outside the courtyard, Zhao De coughed, "Second Aunt, I'll feel safe riding my bike if you hold onto my clothes!"

Second Aunt responded and then slowly grabbed Zhao De's clothes around his waist.

Zhao De glanced at it, seemed about to say something but then refrained from doing so.

Following her aunt's directions, they arrived at the meat processing plant about ten minutes later.

However, Zhao De was somewhat puzzled when he saw a large group of people at the entrance of the meat processing plant.

"Hey bro, what are you doing here?"

After parking his car, Zhao De casually asked the middle-aged man in front of him about the situation.

The middle-aged man looked Zhao De up and down, especially noticing the bag in his hand, and laughed, "What do you think you're here for?"

Zhao De blinked. "To buy pigs?"

"That's right, it's almost the end of the year. Look at all these people, they're all factory leaders here, trying to get approvals! If they can get one to take home, they'll be so happy for the New Year!"

Seeing the dozens of people gathered at the entrance, Zhao De's lips twitched involuntarily.

No wonder he asked Jiang Yong for help. But these people were stopped at the door. How were he and his second aunt supposed to get in?

Without thinking much, Aunt Yu Meishu pulled Zhao De and squeezed in front of the gatekeeper, claiming that she was the factory director's classmate and wanted to go in to meet him.

Who knew the gatekeeper would sneer, "Why don't you come up with a better identity? Look at all these people outside, they all claim to be relatives of the factory manager, some even claiming to be illegitimate children."

Yu Meishu and Zhao De were both stunned.

However, Zhao De was quick-witted. He immediately pulled out a pack of Zhonghua cigarettes and a large bill. "Brother, can you help us think of another way?"

I quietly handed the things to the gatekeeper. Sure enough, money talks. The gatekeeper waved and said, "So you really are a relative of the factory manager. My eyesight wasn't good just now. Sorry. Come on, register and you can go in."

Judging from the security guard's reaction, this kind of thing obviously happens often. It seems that the people outside either don't have money or don't know how to be flexible.

After registering, the two entered the factory and, following the gatekeeper's instructions, successfully found the factory manager's office.

After knocking and entering, a bespectacled, pot-bellied man looked over.

"Meishu, you're here!" He got up and came over very warmly, inviting the two of them to sit on the sofa and even personally poured water.

Zhao De couldn't let the factory director do that, so he took the thermos and poured hot water for both of them.

"This is my nephew-in-law, Zhao De, a seventh-level fitter at the steel rolling mill. He's a people's hero for capturing enemy agents and acting bravely for a just cause," Yu Meishu introduced them. The factory director's name was Chen Guangyao.

Chen Guangyao hadn't paid much attention to Zhao De at first, but after hearing the introduction, he looked at Zhao De in surprise.

"Is this the hero who bravely rescued the child from the water yesterday?" Chen Guangyao immediately stood up and extended his hand. "My apologies for not respecting you!"

"You're too kind. I only did what I could."

Zhao De had not expected his reputation to spread so quickly.

After exchanging pleasantries, Zhao De listened quietly as his second aunt recounted the past to Chen Guangyao.

As Zhao De listened, he noticed Chen Guangyao's expression and felt something was wrong. It seemed that this factory director Chen had pursued his second aunt when he was young.

However, his second aunt didn't fancy him back then, and now Chen Guangyao's actions seem to be showing off in front of his former goddess.

Although it wasn't very obvious, Zhao De still sensed it.

It's hard to say whether this situation is good or bad. There's a saying: "You used to ignore me, but now you can't afford to be near me!"

He might think that way.

"Comrade Zhao De, could you please excuse me for a moment? I have something to discuss with my second aunt," Chen Guangyao suddenly said.

Zhao De looked at his second aunt, and seeing her nod, he went outside to wait.

He wandered around outside for a bit, intending to check out how the pork was processed in the workshop, but worried that his aunt wouldn't be able to find him, so Zhao De went back to the door to wait.

After about the time it takes to smoke two cigarettes, my second aunt came out and said, "It's all done. Here's the permit for ten pigs. Just have someone come and pick them up later."

Zhao De carefully examined the approval slip, put it away, and said with a grin, "Second Aunt's charm is still as strong as ever!"

"Don't talk nonsense." Yu Meishu maintained her indifferent attitude.

"So, has your second aunt's job been arranged?"

"Yes, he promised to ask for me."

"Great! I'll treat everyone tonight. Let's bring Yu Li, Mom and Dad, and Haitang, and go to Old Moscow to celebrate!"

Unexpectedly, my second aunt shook her head: "Let's do it another day, I have a dinner engagement tonight."

Zhao De immediately thought, "Could it be the same person from earlier?"

"Ah."

Second Aunt's voice was very soft, but Zhao De still heard it.

"Shouldn't he have a family by now, at his age?"

"Divorced, with a child."

"That would be worth getting to know."

The second aunt did not respond to him, after all, Zhao De was her niece's husband, and it was not appropriate to discuss such matters.

Seeing this, Zhao De didn't say anything more; he was really clever!

After they parted ways, they went home separately. It was already past five o'clock, and Yu Li also returned.

With a beaming smile, she proudly told Zhao De that she had spent all ten yuan that day and had completed her mission perfectly. Zhao De decided to reward her handsomely that evening.

However, around eight o'clock, just as Zhao De was about to soak his feet and go to bed, Yu Haitang rushed over: "Brother-in-law, Second Aunt committed suicide!"

"what?"

Zhao De's face instantly turned extremely ugly.

Chapter 80 Completely Wins Over Second Aunt Yu Meishu

Chapter 80 Completely Wins Over Second Aunt Yu Meishu

"My second aunt came back from outside, and she seemed very unsettled. I don't know what happened."

"When we went to see her again, we found that her wrists were bleeding a lot."