Chapter 474: Chapter 467: Why Are They Crying
By the time Sisi learned of these things, Yuan Jin had already taken drastic measures to suppress the rumors in the factory and severely punished those workers in the packaging workshop who had spoken the most viciously, with Zhong Meiying also being reprimanded. All those criticized were showcased on big-character posters, which were plastered in the very billboards where the talent list had been previously posted.
Li Yuzhi was very pleased with the outcome and soon went out again. Before leaving, she made a special trip to Zhong Meiying’s office, but it’s unknown what she said to Zhong Meiying. Zhong Meiying flew into a rage, smashing things in her office, while Li Yuzhi ran out crying.
Afterward, Yuan Jin gave Zhong Meiying another scolding, very harshly, and Li Yuzhi was there constantly apologizing, saying she didn’t express herself properly, and that she had caused Director Zhong to misunderstand.
The more Li Yuzhi talked, the angrier Yuan Jin got, and the more severe his scolding of Zhong Meiying became. After all, Zhong Meiying was just an unmarried girl; being criticized like this by the man she cared for was more than she could bear, and tears immediately began to flow.
When Sisi heard Zhong Meiying’s retelling of events and saw her weary, haggard face, no trace of her usual brightness remained.
Ah, love can indeed inflict deep wounds!
Especially when facing a crafty rival like Bai Lianhua!
This path could be harder to navigate than the treacherous roads of Shu!
Yet, Sisi had not a shred of sympathy for Zhong Meiying in this matter; after all, she had brought this white lotus rival upon herself.
From what she had observed before, Li Yuzhi didn’t seem to have any interest in Yuan Jin, or she wouldn’t have been quietly working in the workshop for so long without making a move on him.
Now, Zhong Meiying had managed to conjure such a formidable romantic rival for herself. With Li Yuzhi’s tactics, Zhong Meiying was no match at all!
"Mei Ying, do you feel you’ve done nothing wrong?" Sisi asked.
Zhong Meiying wiped her tears and said bitterly, "I admit I had my ulterior motives at first, but what right does Yuan Jin have to scold me like this for Li Yuzhi’s sake? I just can’t accept it."
Sisi sighed. It seemed that Zhong Meiying didn’t believe she was in the wrong. With such emotions, it would be very easy for her to make mistakes at work.
"Mei Ying, you were wrong from the start. As the head of the workshop, you had the responsibility to address any issues immediately. That’s part of your job. Yet, you let the rumors spread initially, even with biased intentions—this is a grave mistake!"
Sisi’s words were harsh, and Zhong Meiying listened with extreme aggrievement, murmuring in her defense, "But what those people said wasn’t wrong. Li Yuzhi looks indecent, and who knows how she got her money back?"
"Even if Li Yuzhi did something untoward, did you witness it with your own eyes? Without having seen it, how can you speak of others in such a manner? Moreover, we aren’t part of Li Yuzhi’s family. Why should we care about her private matters? I only look at the outcomes. The result is that she managed to reclaim the factory’s debts and her sales performance has been outstanding. Li Yuzhi is an excellent employee of the distillery, and she deserves the factory’s protection."
"Furthermore, your affection for Yuan Jin is your personal matter. You shouldn’t bring those personal feelings into your work. Your previous actions, frankly speaking, were tantamount to using your authority for personal vendettas. Mei Ying, this is something I have to say to you in an official capacity. As a friend, I also want to advise you: don’t let love blind you and cause you to act irrationally, pushing Yuan Jin further away."
Sisi spoke at length, and Zhong Meiying appeared pensive, though whether she took it to heart was uncertain.
Hopefully, she would come to a realization.
Sisi didn’t meddle with the love triangle between Zhong Meiying, Yuan Jin, and Li Yuzhi, but she still took it upon herself to talk to Yuan Jin, suggesting that he be more mindful of his words in the future. After all, Zhong Meiying was a young girl with thin skin, so he should speak more gently.
Consider it a little help for a friend!
This day, Granny Zhao took Sisi to the hospital for a routine check-up. As the wife of the Deputy Secretary, she did have benefits – at least the most experienced gynecologist in the hospital, Doctor Peng, was specifically assigned to be her personal physician, which was very convenient.
Doctor Peng was a middle-aged woman in her forties, plump, with eyes that squinted into crescents when she laughed, exuding an extremely kind aura.
After measuring the fetal heart rate and checking the fetal position, Doctor Peng nodded with a smile, indicating that everything was normal and the baby was very healthy.
"Your baby’s head circumference is a bit on the large side, which might cause some difficulties during birth. Regular exercise would be advantageous for the delivery."
Sisi’s heart suddenly tightened. Delivery difficulties? Wasn’t that dystocia?
Dystocia can be fatal!
"Doctor Peng, can I have a cesarean section when it’s time for delivery?" Sisi asked timidly.
Doctor Peng smiled and shook her head, "No need, it’s just slightly larger and won’t affect a natural birth. Mr. He, you can be assured."
Seeing the lingering alarm on Sisi’s face, Doctor Peng couldn’t help but chuckle, realizing that Sisi was young and this was her first child. Being afraid was normal, so she comforted her gently, "Don’t worry, it’s very normal for the fetal head circumference to be a bit large. There won’t be any problems at all. Moreover, unless it’s a very critical situation, I personally advise against cesarean sections. After all, surgery is quite taxing on one’s vital energy. It’s best to let nature take its course!"
"That’s right, surgery really depletes your vital energy. Don’t worry, Ah Nan, it’s just a slightly larger head. Your dad and uncles all have big heads too, and I still gave birth to them smoothly."
Granny Zhao initially didn’t even know what a cesarean section meant. As soon as she heard it involved surgery, she was immediately scared stiff, and she quickly dissuaded Sisi from the idea of a cesarean.
Thinking of Tian Manjin’s three brothers with their squarely-shaped heads, Sisi couldn’t help but laugh and her worried heart eased.
Granny Zhao chatted a few more words with Doctor Peng, asked about some precautions, and then helped Sisi leave.
As they just stepped out of the consultation room, they were greeted by a series of mournful wails – men and women, old and young alike.
The crying was heart-wrenching and startled Sisi. She quickly asked Doctor Peng, who escorted them out, what was happening.
Doctor Peng’s face wasn’t looking good. She sighed heavily and only said "abortions" before falling silent.
Faint crying reached their ears at that moment.
"My grandchild, oh, you heartless beasts, may you never know peace, you’ve killed my grandchild, my plump little grandchild is gone!" An old woman was weeping.
"Wah, you are murderers, my wife was already eight months along!" A man’s voice filled with unbearable grief.
"You’ve already had three daughters, severely violating family planning laws. If we don’t target your family, whom should we target?" Another cold female voice that sounded somewhat familiar.
"My son isn’t dead yet! Don’t throw him away, he’s still crying, don’t throw him away!" The man began screaming frantically.