r18novel Chapter 829: Forgotten Talisman
Chapter 829: Forgotten Talisman
Furthermore, word had spread from nowhere that those who performed well in the assessment would receive bicycle tickets. Given that bicycle tickets were becoming increasingly difficult to obtain these days, this was undoubtedly a boon for the workers. Everyone was talking, dreaming of getting a bicycle ticket and riding their brand new bikes to get off work. What a glorious experience that would be.
Gu Nan was very pleased to see the workers in high spirits in the cafeteria. He felt that his decision to implement skill assessment was correct. It would not only motivate the workers but also improve the production efficiency of the entire factory. However, when he saw Yi Zhonghai's excited face, he felt unhappy. Yi Zhonghai always took advantage of his seniority and did many things that Gu Nan didn't like. Gu Nan thought for a moment and decided to teach Yi Zhonghai a lesson.
While no one was paying attention, Gu Nan quietly took out a piece of talisman paper from the space. This talisman paper was no ordinary thing, but a forgetfulness talisman that he had accidentally found in the space. This talisman was extremely magical. As long as it was affixed, it could make people forget some of their abilities. Gu Nan silently recited Yi Zhonghai's name, and the talisman paper that no one else could see flew towards Yi Zhonghai like an invisible light and shadow, and stuck steadily to Yi Zhonghai's body. Gu Nan watched all this, secretly looking forward to seeing how Yi Zhonghai would be complacent during the assessment.
Gu Nan sneered inwardly. He couldn't believe from the bottom of his heart that Yi Zhonghai could successfully become an eighth-level fitter after forgetting some key skills. In Gu Nan's opinion, Yi Zhonghai's position as a fifth-level fitter was probably in jeopardy now, and it was doubtful whether he could keep it.
You know, in the past period of time, although Yi Zhonghai did not openly cause trouble for him, Gu Nan remembered every little trick he and Deputy Director Li had done in secret, and never forgot it for a moment. Gu Nan had been waiting for the right opportunity to strike back, and now that this opportunity had finally come, how could he not seize it and take revenge on Yi Zhonghai?
At that moment, Yi Zhonghai was blissfully lost in his own thoughts, completely unaware of the impending danger. He simply felt a chill on his back, as if an invisible chill were crawling up his spine. But he didn't think much of it, dismissing it as a passing illusion. After all, today was a joyful day for him, and his heart was filled with longing for his future as a Level 8 fitter.
Gu Nan was also very happy. He was full of confidence in his carefully planned plan. Now he was just waiting to see Yi Zhonghai's performance in the skills assessment tomorrow. He couldn't wait to see Yi Zhonghai make a fool of himself.
In the afternoon, Gu Nan returned to the courtyard. Lou Xiao'e had just returned. Ran Qiuye's eyes lit up when she saw Lou Xiao'e. She hurried over to her and asked with concern, "Sister Xiao'e, what were you doing? Why didn't you come back last night?" Ran Qiuye's face was full of curiosity, and her eyes revealed her concern for Lou Xiao'e.
Lou Xiao'e's face was filled with a happy smile, and she said mysteriously, "Good news." That smile seemed to hide some interesting secret, making people want to find out.
Ran Qiuye saw this and also became happy. After all, Lou Xiaoe had been in a low mood for a while, and it was rare to see her so happy today, so Ran Qiuye was naturally happy for her. Ran Qiuye took Lou Xiaoe's hand and said coquettishly: "Sister Xiaoe, what's the matter? Tell me quickly, you look so happy."
Lou Xiao'e gently patted Ran Qiuye's hand and said with a smile, "I'm telling you, I've got someone to take care of Xu Damao." Then, Lou Xiao'e recounted the entire story, describing everything from how she learned of Xu Damao's evil deeds to how she found someone to teach him a lesson. She described every detail vividly. After she finished, Lou Xiao'e looked at Ran Qiuye, sighed slightly, and said, "I'll be gone in the next two days. After all, the situation is getting tense."
After hearing this, Ran Qiuye felt that Lou Xiaoe was indeed right. In her heart, Xu Damao was not a good person to begin with. He had done a lot of bad things on a daily basis, and someone should have taught him a lesson long ago. Ran Qiuye looked at Lou Xiaoe with some reluctance and said, "Sister Xiaoe, are you leaving now? Won't you stay here for a while longer? I really don't want to leave you."
Lou Xiao'e smiled and comforted Ran Qiuye, "It's okay, Ran Qiuye. As long as this tense time is over, I will come back. Don't worry too much about me." Lou Xiao'e's eyes were full of tenderness and determination.
Although Ran Qiuye didn't go out often, she could vaguely sense that the current situation was very serious. She knew that Lou Xiao'e must have had her own reasons for leaving, so she couldn't say anything more. She could only nod silently and pray silently for Lou Xiao'e's safe return.
Gu Nan bustled about in the kitchen, filled with joy. Today was truly a day worth celebrating for him. He wondered how Yi Zhonghai would react upon hearing the news, a slight smile on his face as he hummed a tune while meticulously preparing various delicacies. The pots on the stove gurgled with steam, their aroma filling the room and adding a touch of joy.
Meanwhile, in the Jia family's house, the atmosphere was completely different. Qin Huairu sat there with a worried look on her face, sighing from time to time, her worries seemingly turning into a dark cloud that enveloped her.
Banggeng didn't care to consider his mother's feelings. In his mind, only one thing mattered: whether or not he should go to the countryside. He knew that if his mother didn't do everything she could to persuade him, he might actually have to set foot on that unfamiliar and difficult rural land.
Although Banggeng had never actually lived in the countryside, he had visited his hometown with his mother and witnessed what the countryside looked like firsthand. In his memory, living conditions in the countryside were harsh and life was monotonous, far inferior to the bustling and comfortable city life. Therefore, he sincerely hoped to stay here and continue living a familiar and stable life.
Banggeng approached Qin Huairu and asked cautiously, "Mom, do I not have to go to the countryside anymore?" His eyes were full of anticipation, as if Qin Huairu's answer was the key to determining his fate.
Qin Huairu was furious at the moment. When she heard Banggeng's words, she said unhappily, "It would be a good idea for you to go to the countryside. It might be a good thing for you to get some training and education there."