Chapter 472: Chapter 465: Money Successfully Recovered
Yuan Jin was also familiar with Li Yuzhi, and subconsciously, he felt that this time the money would be wasted again. If five strong men couldn’t get it back, how could a delicate woman like Li Yuzhi succeed?
"Brother Yuan, don’t underestimate women! Maybe Li Yuzhi will surprise us!" Sisi said with a pursed smile.
Yuan Jin looked at the smiling Sisi and remembered that this young miss in front of him could be ruthless and unforgiving, which made him put away his contempt for Li Yuzhi and actually start to look forward to it.
A week later, Sisi was at home enjoying the shepherd’s purse dumplings especially made for her by Granny Zhao, complaining they were not sour enough, and then she grabbed the vinegar bottle and poured more on. Old Man watched with a feeling of sourness in his cheeks, but Granny Zhao was extremely happy, incessantly murmuring, "Sour for a boy, spicy for a girl, Ah Nan, want to add more?"
Sisi smiled and shook her head, bit into a dumpling with thin skin and generous filling, and teasingly asked, "Granny, what if it’s not a boy?"
Granny Zhao felt slightly disappointed, but quickly said, "A girl would be just as lovely. If she could be as beautiful as Ah Nan, that would be even better. It’s a pity that we are only allowed to have one child now; how nice it would’ve been to have the elder one first and then the younger one!"
Granny murmured a few words of regret, quite resentful of this national policy. The Old Man glared at her and shouted, "What are you mumbling about? The country has made this policy, and we just need to implement it seriously. Besides, what’s wrong with a girl? I like girls."
"Ah Nan, don’t listen to your granny’s nonsense, just relax and nurture your pregnancy, and then give your grandpa a big, fat great-grandson," said the Old Man with a smile.
"I know. I’ll have my son learn how to shoot and practice horse stance from Grandpa."
For some reason, ever since she found out she was pregnant, Sisi always felt that the baby inside her was a boy; she was one hundred percent sure. Maybe it was because of the Space. Since having the Space, all her senses, especially her sixth sense as a woman, were much sharper.
The hot dumplings made Sisi feel warm all over, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead. Both the Old Man and Granny Zhao watched her eat with affection, just like when she was little, finding more joy in watching their granddaughter eat than eating themselves.
The phone rang. It was Yuan Jin calling, and he excitedly said, "Sisi, Li Yuzhi has gotten back all the fifty thousand yuan, not a cent short."
Sisi hadn’t expected the money to come back so quickly, and it seemed she had underestimated Li Yuzhi. She immediately said, "First, give Li Yuzhi her cut from the fifty thousand, and then give her all the remaining debt notes."
"I’ve given them to her already. Do you want to come and meet her?" Yuan Jin asked.
"No need. Let’s wait until she has gotten back all the money. Then we’ll hold a commendation meeting for Li Yuzhi. Also, Li Yuzhi is really talented; it’s a waste to have her working in the packaging workshop."
Sisi looked forward to Li Yuzhi even more, wondering how much time Li Yuzhi would need to recover the huge sum of eight hundred thousand yuan.
A month later, Sisi’s belly had grown a bit more. During this pregnancy, her belly wasn’t particularly big. At first, she worried that the fetus might be too small, but when she went to the hospital for a checkup, the doctor said the baby was normal, and actually slightly larger than average!
"Then why isn’t my belly big at all?" Sisi asked in confusion, looking down at her still only slightly bulging belly after four months, utterly frustrated.
The doctor said with a smile, "That’s because, Mrs. He, your skin is particularly firm and tight, so it’s not too obvious that it’s swelling. Actually, this is better for recovering your figure after delivery, and you won’t get too many stretch marks. Many women would be envious!"
Only then did Sisi feel relieved, and then she became happy again; this was what it meant to be naturally beautiful, even being pregnant was glamorous!
After receiving the call from Yuan Jin, Sisi went to the distillery, and Li Yuzhi smoothly collected all the outstanding debts without missing a cent.
Li Yuzhi was also in Yuan Jin’s office, looking weary and slightly gaunt from her travels. Yuan Jin, however, was beaming with joy, no longer keeping a stern face.
"Li Yuzhi, you’re really amazing. How did you do it? Why did those people willingly pay back the money?" Assistant Li curiously asked.
Li Yuzhi pursed her lips and smiled, "Repaying debts is a matter of course. They owed our factory money and felt guilty. I just followed those leaders around all day, wherever they went, I went. In the end, they couldn’t stand it and repaid the money."
Assistant Li showed his admiration by giving her a thumbs up. Li Yuzhi made it sound simple, but everyone could guess the hardships involved, even if she didn’t mention them. It was unexpected that such a frail and delicate woman would possess such strong perseverance.
Sisi joined the conversation, "You should hurry back and rest. Tomorrow we are planning to hold a commendation meeting for you. The commission of seventeen thousand one hundred and twenty yuan will be given to you in front of all the factory staff."
"I don’t need a commendation meeting. Boss, just give me the commission. I came here to tear down the notice because of that money. I don’t deserve any commendation."
Li Yuzhi declined Sisi’s proposal, leaving Yuan Jin and Assistant Li baffled. Who wouldn’t want to be commended?
To be praised in front of the whole factory staff is such an honorable and dignified event!
Li Yuzhi actually refused?
Li Yuzhi genuinely did not want the commendation. She didn’t want to be in the spotlight. As a young and beautiful widow, the greater her profile, the more suffering she’d endure later. Now that she had a formal job and could earn so much money, she just wanted to lead a peaceful life, not wanting to live like she had before.
Sisi somewhat understood her thoughts and didn’t insist. She then instructed the finance department to settle the money and personally handed it to Li Yuzhi.
Li Yuzhi, holding the thick stack of cash, trembled at the lips. Although she was prepared, getting her hands on so much money for the first time still shocked her. She immediately felt an immense sense of security. With this money, no one could ever sell her again!
After resting for a few days, Li Yuzhi went to work in the packaging workshop, but the team leader sent her to the general manager’s office, saying Mr. Yuan wanted to see her.
Sisi was also at Yuan Jin’s office. Upon seeing Li Yuzhi, she got straight to the point, asking which department she wanted to work in, and mentioned that staying in the packaging department was beneath her talents.
Li Yuzhi didn’t expect that the notice about the promotion would actually come true. Having received so much money, she was already content, but she never thought she would be promoted to an official position?
After thinking for a moment, Li Yuzhi cautiously asked, "Can I go to the Sales Department?"
Sisi and Yuan Jin exchanged smiles; Li Yuzhi’s idea coincided perfectly with their own.
"The Sales Department is very demanding. You’ll spend more time outside than at home. Make sure you think it through," said Yuan Jin. Although he also hoped to add a strong member to the sales team, he still advised Li Yuzhi to consider it carefully.
"No need, I’ve already thought it through. I’m on my own; what does it matter where I live?" Without a second thought, Li Yuzhi appeared determined.