klisemfg Chapter 263: The Dumb and Idiot Zhu
Chapter 263: The Dumb and Idiot Zhu
Soon, Ding Qiunan returned. Zhang Lei looked at her and asked curiously, "Qiunan, where's Liang Ladi?" Ding Qiunan shook her head: "She went back." Zhang Lei was a little disappointed: "Did she tell you why she was angry with Shazhu?"
Ding Qiunan said angrily, "Shazhu is such a bastard. He called the other person's child an ingrate after only a few words and insisted that the child change his surname. Liang Ladi said she would go back and discuss it with the child, but he didn't leave any room for negotiation and forced her to agree immediately. How can such a thing be rushed? Besides, it's not like Liang Ladi is determined to marry him."
Zhang Lei was speechless. The others also stared in astonishment, their mouths agape. Ye Shuhua stared at Ding Qiunan: "Qiunan, did Shazhu really say that?" Ding Qiunan nodded: "I asked Liang Ladi, and that's what she told me."
The people in the courtyard were in an uproar. Liu Guangtian laughed and said, "Silly Zhu, silly Zhu, what a fool! Even in this state, he's still so picky. He should be grateful if anyone is willing to marry him." Yan Jiecheng chimed in, "That's right, he's not even a man anymore. He's still not satisfied with someone who likes him, and he still has so many demands."
Hearing the discussions, Zhang Lei frowned, got up, and walked towards the central courtyard. Arriving at the He family's house, he kicked the door open and went inside. He Daqing, seeing this, frowned and asked, "Zhang Lei, what are you doing?" Zhang Lei ignored him, staring at Sha Zhu: "Sha Zhu, tell me, what exactly did you say to Liang Ladi?"
He Daqing was taken aback: "Zhang Lei, what do you mean?" Zhang Lei looked at him: "Uncle He, you should ask your son what he said during the blind date. Did he insist that the other person's child take his surname, and even called the child an ingrate?"
He Daqing and Qin Huairu looked at Sha Zhu in disbelief. Sha Zhu angrily said, "Zhang Lei, what's this got to do with you?" Zhang Lei retorted angrily, "It wasn't my business before, but I was the one who arranged this blind date. I gave it my all, and you're even worse than a dog!"
He Yushui quickly ran over: "Brother Zhang Lei, don't be angry. Let my brother explain himself. What if he has a reason?" Zhang Lei nodded: "Okay, Sha Zhu, tell me, what exactly did you say?"
Sha Zhu said angrily, "All I did was ask her to change her child's surname to mine. She disagreed at first, and I said, 'If she doesn't take my surname, what if she raises an ungrateful child?'"
Enraged, He Daqing kicked Sha Zhu: "Sha Zhu, are you even speaking human language?" Sha Zhu complained: "Dad, why did you kick me?" He Daqing was furious: "Kicking you is too lenient, I want to hit you too!" He was about to strike when He Yuzhu turned to run away, but Zhang Lei stopped him.
Zhang Lei walked up to Sha Zhu and said, "Sha Zhu, I don't know what's going on in your head, but today is just a blind date. Why are you asking for so much? If it's a good match, continue talking. If not, just say so. What gives you the right to talk about her child? Have you even seen her child? Liang Ladi said she'd go back and discuss it, which means she has some approval for you. But you've blocked that path completely. I thought you'd changed after going through so much, but it seems you're still a complete idiot."
Sha Zhu protested, "Zhang Lei, what gives you the right to say that to me? It's my blind date, not yours. Is it any of your business?"
Zhang Lei was so angry he wanted to punch him, but he held back and said, "Fine, I guess I was just being nosy. Don't come to me for anything in the future, you silly Zhu." He turned to leave, but He Daqing stopped him: "Zhang Lei, don't get agitated. It was silly Zhu's fault. I apologize to you."
Zhang Lei quickly waved his hand: "Uncle He, no, you are you, and he is him. I can't control him. If he continues like this, he's destined to be alone forever. I originally wanted to set him up with Liang Ladi so he would have someone to rely on in the future, but now it seems... forget it, I won't get involved."
Qin Huairu looked at Sha Zhu angrily and said, "Sha Zhu, why don't you apologize to Zhang Lei right now!" Sha Zhu stubbornly replied, "Why should I?" Qin Huairu was furious, "Because he was trying to help you!" Sha Zhu tried to apologize, but Zhang Lei refused, saying, "Fine, I don't care about your business anymore, do whatever you want."
Zhang Lei originally thought He Daqing was a good person and felt sorry for He Yushui, so he wanted to help Sha Zhu, but he didn't expect this outcome.
Back home, Ye Shuqin, Ye Shuqi, Ye Shuhua, Ding Qiunan, and Lou Xiao'e all gathered around. Lou Xiao'e anxiously asked, "Zhang Lei, how's Sha Zhu doing?" Zhang Lei said wearily, "Don't mention him again. Just thinking about him gives me a headache. He's a complete idiot."
He looked at Ding Qiunan: "Qiunan, find a chance to apologize to Liang Ladi. It's my fault; I introduced her without properly checking her identity. Take some things from our house and send them over as compensation." Ding Qiunan nodded: "Okay, husband, I know what to do."
Zhang Lei rubbed his temples, feeling utterly exhausted. Ye Shuhua scolded, "Honey, that fool Zhu is so ungrateful! He doesn't even know his own situation, yet he demands so much. Don't help him anymore; you'll only get yourself into trouble." Zhang Lei nodded, "Don't worry, this is the first and last time."
Soon, news spread throughout the courtyard that Sha Zhu's blind date requirements were too high and that he had driven people away. Everyone was talking about it and felt that Sha Zhu deserved to be single.
The next day, Zhang Lei went to the steel rolling mill. Thinking about what happened yesterday, he planned to talk to Liang Ladi and help her if he could, since he had a good impression of her.
Upon arriving at the factory, Zhang Lei searched for Liang Ladi for a long time but couldn't find her, so he asked the workshop foreman. The foreman said, "Liang Ladi? She's on leave." Zhang Lei frowned and asked again, "Foreman, do you know where Liang Ladi lives now?"
The director thought for a moment and said, "Those of them who come here for training should all be staying in the dormitories, right? Why don't you go and take a look at the dormitories in the factory?" Zhang Lei nodded. Although it was a dormitory, it was located in a residential compound outside the factory.
Zhang Lei thought for a moment, deciding not to rush and instead heading to the purchasing department. But before he even reached it, he saw Li Huaide, looking furious, walking towards the office building. Zhang Lei quickly went up to him and said, "Director Li, what's wrong?"
When Li Huaide saw Zhang Lei arrive, he paused for a moment and said, "Zhang Lei." Zhang Lei nodded and said, "Factory Manager, what's wrong? Why are you so angry?" Li Huaide said angrily, "It's all because of Sha Zhu. I don't know what got into him today. I specifically told him that we have an important client coming today, and to make sure the food is good. But what did he do? He gave me the cold shoulder, not only did he not prepare anything properly, but he also made the food extremely salty."
Zhang Lei thought for a moment and said, "Director Li, if we're talking about cooking, I have an idea." Upon hearing this, Li Huaide quickly said, "Come, come, let's go to my office to talk."