After the people from the supply and marketing cooperative finished moving the goods, the food factory's salesman completed the inventory and left.
The driver also got into the truck, ready to leave with the cargo.
At this time, Qiao Lanshu should have gone out to lock the door, but since Liangzi hadn't left, she didn't dare to go out.
Although she knew rationally that this was the food factory's warehouse and people passed by from time to time, so nothing would definitely happen.
But subconsciously, she was still very afraid and didn't dare to step outside.
Liangzi waited there for a while, seeing that Qiao Lanshu had no intention of coming out to lock the door at all.
The driver urged him again, Liangzi, get in the truck quickly! Damn it, what's so interesting about a woman? Hurry up and get in.
Liangzi replied loudly, I'll be right there.
Saying that, he walked over to the window again and said to Qiao Lanshu inside, Little comrade, we are leaving.
Qiao Lanshu pretended not to hear him, keeping her head down to organize her receipts.
Liangzi gritted his teeth, slapped the window hard, and then turned and left.
After getting in the truck, the driver looked at him while driving and said with a smile, Liangzi, if you really fancy that little girl, just have your uncle come over and ask about it when we get back. Your uncle is the director of the supply and marketing cooperative and has a wide network of contacts. Wouldn't it be easy for him to arrange a marriage for you?
Liangzi didn't know what he was thinking about. He said somewhat absentmindedly, It's just courting a girl, isn't it? I can handle it myself. I don't need my uncle.
What he actually didn't say was that the reason he came to the city to find a wife was because he could no longer find one in his village.
No one was willing to marry him because he had once harassed girls in the village and was almost arrested for hooliganism.
Fortunately, his uncle was the director of the supply and marketing cooperative, and his aunt's family had a brother who was a division commander in the army.
Although he was only an uncle, they were relatives after all. The villagers were mainly afraid of that division commander, so they didn't pursue the matter.
But his reputation in the village was indeed ruined.
If his uncle knew that he was harassing female workers here again, he might criticize him.
How could he possibly help him propose a marriage?
After Liangzi left, Qiao Lanshu finally came out of the room and locked the warehouse door.
Qiao Lanshu's face was a bit pale. She went back into the room and drank half a cup of hot water before feeling her numb, frozen hands ease up a little.
She began to calm down and think of a countermeasure.
Actually, when she first saw Chu Liangjun, she thought about telling Qin Yuanzheng immediately and waiting for him to help her deal with it.
Because she was truly too afraid. She was in such a panic at the time that she had no idea what to do.
However, when she calmed down and thought about it, Chu Liangjun hadn't actually done anything to her. He just said a few more words to her during work. Without any cause or reason, how could he be dealt with?
Besides, Chu Liangjun seemed to have a relative who was a division commander, a rank much higher than Qin Yuanzheng's. She didn't even know which military unit he was in. What if he targeted Qin Yuanzheng because of this?
Anything was possible, so Qiao Lanshu had to overthink it.
The Chu Liangjun of this lifetime hadn't committed a crime yet, so if she wanted to take revenge on him, she could only let him make a mistake.
After all, he was never a good person to begin with.
But how should she do it? Qiao Lanshu didn't know much about Chu Liangjun at present.
She could barely remember being locked up in the cave dwelling. As soon as she forced herself to think about it, she would feel dizzy, nauseous, and want to vomit.
Qiao Lanshu lay on the desk, trying hard to recall things about Chu Liangjun. Fragments of memories flashed through her mind, endless mountain ranges, a dark cave dwelling, a rough man...
Qiao Lanshu suddenly covered her mouth and retched a few times.
Then, she squatted by the trash can and threw up for a long time.
It was too disgusting. Just recalling it made her feel sick.
At this moment, she suddenly missed Qin Yuanzheng very much.
...
Meanwhile, Liangzi followed the truck back to the supply and marketing cooperative. He helped move goods for a while before refusing to move anymore, saying he was going out for a smoke.
But everyone knew he was just slacking off, and probably wouldn't come back to move goods again.
No one bothered with him, as they couldn't control him anyway.
Chu Liangjun went and bought a jar of canned yellow peaches, stuffed it in his pocket, and strolled back towards the food factory.
He squatted at the main gate of the food factory, smoking a cigarette while waiting for the factory workers to get off work.
The guard at the factory gate looked at Chu Liangjun vigilantly. Standing at the door of the guardroom, he asked loudly, Comrade, what are you doing? Why are you squatting here?
Chu Liangjun stood up, pulled out a Daqianmen cigarette, and handed it to the guard. He smiled and said, Comrade, I'm waiting for my friend to get off work. Could you make an exception and let me wait here for a bit?
The guard didn't take his cigarette, just shook his head and said, Sorry, comrade. It's not that I won't make an exception, but our factory has rules. Outsiders are not allowed in. Even if you are waiting for someone, you have to wait over there.
Saying that, the guard pointed to the other side of the gate. His side was the main passage of the gate, where female comrades would be coming and going after work. With a man like this squatting here, what if something happened?
Chu Liangjun's face darkened. He stared coldly at the guard, wanting to curse at him, but he quickly restrained himself.
He still had serious business to attend to, so he couldn't cause a conflict here.
Therefore, he had to take his cigarette back and walk towards the other side of the gate.
Before long, Chu Liangjun saw a military vehicle slowly stop at the main gate of the food factory.
Smoking his cigarette, he glanced at the military vehicle. He saw the door open and a tall, straight-backed soldier wearing a military cap and greatcoat step out of the car, carrying a thermal cotton bag.
The soldier was extremely sharp. Almost the moment Chu Liangjun looked at him, he immediately turned his head, his sharp gaze locking onto him.
Chu Liangjun shuddered all over, feeling a chill run through his body under that stare.
Just that one second of eye contact left him stunned.
Soon, the soldier withdrew his gaze and strode towards the food factory gate carrying his things. The guard, who had just been unfriendly to Chu Liangjun, now respectfully and politely opened the large iron gate to welcome the soldier in.
Chu Liangjun...
Holding his cigarette, Chu Liangjun spat fiercely, his face gloomy as he cursed, What a snob.
If this were in the village, he would have definitely thrown a punch. Daring to disrespect him, he must be tired of living.
It wasn't quitting time yet. The reason Qin Yuanzheng came over was to bring Qiao Lanshu some delicious food.
He arrived at the door of the warehouse where Qiao Lanshu worked, stood by the window, and reached out to knock on the glass.
Qiao Lanshu thought someone else had come to pick up goods. She looked up, and then her eyes lit up with excitement, Brother Zheng? Why are you here?
Heaven knew how excited she felt to see Qin Yuanzheng when she was in such a state of panic!
Qiao Lanshu immediately opened the door, ran out, and threw herself into his arms.
Qin Yuanzheng quickly hugged her, smiling as he said, Is Comrade Xiao Qiao this passionate?
Saying that, he whispered in her ear, Did you miss me just because we didn't do it last night?
He was feeling frustrated because they had not been intimate yesterday. Even though he had taken care of his needs in the washroom this morning, he still felt unsatisfied.
While at work, his mind was entirely occupied by his little wife.
It had not been long since he finished lunch, but he managed to find some free time and hurriedly rushed over to see her.
Qiao Lanshu no longer scolded him for having no filter.
Nestling in his arms, she whispered, "Yes, I just missed you. I missed you so much."
When his little wife spoke such sweet words, it was incredibly captivating.
Qin Yuanzheng simply could not withstand her charm.
He whispered, "I will come pick you up after work later."
He paused for a moment, then added, "It is cold outside. Let us go inside to talk."
With that, he gently ushered Qiao Lanshu back into the room. Then, carrying a cotton bag inside, he said, "Take a look. What delicious treats did I bring you?"
Reaching into the bag, he pulled out a large, round orange and said, "Look, what is this?"
Qiao Lanshu was completely stunned. "An orange? Brother Zheng, where did you manage to get this?"
