Chapter 79: An Unexpected Encounter on the Train! A Free Ride from the Deputy Factory Director...

Li Xiaoyu was deeply moved upon hearing Tang Liang’s words. She had been worried that Tang Liang might dislike her because of Liu Zhigang, even though nothing truly happened between her and Liu Zhigang…

Seeing Li Xiaoyu, Tang Liang anxiously said, “Xiaoyu, don’t be afraid. No matter what happens, I’ll stay by your side. I’ve been so worried these past few days because you wouldn’t see me!”

Li Xiaoyu nodded, her eyes brimming with tears as she gazed at Tang Liang.

Li Junsheng observed Tang Liang’s genuine expression. At a time like this, Tang Liang didn’t try to distance himself from Xiaoyu and was clearly concerned for her—it was proof of his sincerity!

“Good, now that’s my good son-in-law!” With that, Li Junsheng fully accepted Tang Liang as his son-in-law.

Tang Liang was overjoyed, but when he turned and saw Liu Zhigang’s relatives, his face darkened instantly, filled with rage and the urge to confront them.

He pointed angrily at Liu Zhigang’s family and scolded, “You dare covet my wife? This matter isn’t over today. Wait here, I’ll call my family over too.”

Liu Zhigang’s relatives exchanged uneasy glances, already feeling anxious.

They had originally come to demand money from Li Junsheng, but now, with Li Junsheng’s relatives and Tang Liang’s family arriving, they wouldn’t get a penny—let alone anything good out of this.

After some quick calculations, Liu Zhigang’s cousin led his family away; if they didn’t leave now, they’d surely be beaten!

Seeing Liu Zhigang’s relatives flee, Tang Liang and Li Guohua finally breathed a sigh of relief.

“Uncle Li, Xiaoyu, let’s hurry home. I was just bluffing—they’re all in the countryside!”

“Let’s go home,” Li Junsheng declared, his heart chilled as he recalled what Ma Yulian had done.

Li Junsheng was welcomed home by his children, while Ma Yulian dared not return, afraid that Li Junsheng would see her and try to strangle her again.

She had no choice but to go to Chen Dazhu’s house to find him first.

As soon as she arrived, Ma Yulian’s face was forlorn, and she spoke honestly, “Old Chen, I messed things up—Li Junsheng didn’t go to jail and got out of the detention center!”

“What should I do now? Things have blown up, and he definitely won’t let me off. He nearly strangled me the other day.”

Chen Dazhu was unconcerned, even somewhat excited. “It doesn’t matter. You can accuse Li Junsheng of attempted murder. The most important thing is that he was stuck in the detention center for a few days!”

“If he hadn’t interfered, I would have settled things with Director Zhou. Go back to your family and bring your brother over; I can finally discuss a business deal with Director Zhou!”

Ma Yulian was ecstatic at these words. “Really? The heavens must be smiling on us! Once the deal is made, I’ll divorce Li Junsheng and never fear him again!”

Chen Dazhu sneered, his face fierce as he thought of Li Junsheng. “What’s there to be afraid of? I tell you, once this comes through, I’ll make sure he can’t even get a job as a temporary porter. He’ll have nothing, and you can do whatever you want to him.”

His words made Ma Yulian’s heart surge with excitement; she had certainly suffered enough under Li Junsheng lately!

“I’ll go find Dongzi right away. He’ll be thrilled when he hears this news.”

Ma Yulian left joyfully, while Chen Dazhu felt a wave of satisfaction at the prospect of his plans coming to fruition.

Meanwhile, after returning home, Li Junsheng immediately inquired about Chen Dazhu and Ma Yulian’s actions.

Hearing that Director Zhou had agreed to do business with them in scrap materials, Li Junsheng sneered and made no attempt to stop them.

He needed to head to the provincial capital to get leverage on Director Zhou.

After greeting his children and instructing Tang Liang and Li Guohua to keep Ma Yulian away from Xiaoyu and Chun Ya, he bought a train ticket to the provincial capital.

Boarding the train, Li Junsheng found his seat just as the train was about to depart.

At that moment, a man around sixty, refined, wearing glasses, and slightly stooped, carrying a briefcase, approached.

“Brother, excuse me, my seat’s to your right.”

Li Junsheng looked up and realized he recognized the man!

No, it was actually Li Junsheng who knew Deputy Director Zheng from the machinery factory.

Deputy Director Zheng Rong was Zhou’s archrival. When the deputy director position opened up, both fought fiercely for it. In the end, Zheng Rong’s seniority gave him the edge, and he was appointed deputy director.

Director Zhou resented Zheng Rong ever since, and their disagreements over the factory’s direction only deepened the animosity.

Li Junsheng recognized the deputy director but said nothing, merely making way for him to sit down.

The train soon departed, and two hours later, Zheng Rong grew restless.

He looked around uneasily, clutching his briefcase tightly.

“Brother, I need to use the restroom—could you watch my things for a moment? It’s not very safe on the train.”

Zheng Rong had chosen Li Junsheng to help, which made Li Junsheng feel this was a heaven-sent opportunity to chat without seeming abrupt.

“I’ll watch your things for you. Go ahead.”

Li Junsheng guarded the briefcase. Zheng Rong, anxious about his belongings, went and returned quickly, checking the contents upon his return.

Once sure everything was intact, he thanked Li Junsheng.

Li Junsheng smiled and said, “You’re Deputy Director Zheng from the machinery factory, right? I used to work there for many years, recently resigned. I’ve heard you speak before.”

Zheng Rong was surprised, not expecting to meet a factory employee on the train, and immediately struck up a conversation.

Through their chat, Li Junsheng learned that the factory’s leaders were headed to the provincial university for a conference, and the briefcase contained important meeting materials.

“What a coincidence, Director Zheng—I’m also headed to the Electromechanical University, helping a friend with some inquiries.”

Zheng Rong nodded repeatedly, finding Li Junsheng quite likable.

After a long journey, the train arrived, and Li Junsheng got off.

A manager was waiting outside with a car for Zheng Rong. Knowing Li Junsheng was also going to the university and was a former factory worker, Zheng Rong decided to give him a ride.

“Old Li, come with me in my car. We’re going to the university anyway. There were so many people on the train—it’s a good thing you watched my things!”

Li Junsheng was polite at first, and when he saw Zheng Rong meant it, he got into the sedan.

In the car, Li Junsheng mused that changes were imminent at the machinery factory; in his previous life, the layoffs had come right after this turbulent meeting.

Chen Dazhu was still busy making deals with Director Zhou, and Chen Zhiyuan was still dreaming his grand dreams.

What would their faces look like when they learned that layoffs were coming?

The thought alone amused him greatly.