Chapter 178: Zhao Daxing and Su Jianjun Team Up

Chapter 178: Zhao Daxing and Su Jianjun Team Up

While the couple was figuring out their next move, Zhao Daxing showed up at their door.

"What brings you here?"

Zhao Daxing saw Ji Qingqing with swollen eyes and Su Jianjun looking completely down, his face full of doubt.

But he forced a smile, "I was here before, but my father-in-law wasn’t home. Did my mother-in-law pass on what I said that day?"

Ji Qingqing knew his purpose and said with a mournful face, "Daxing, it’s not like we don’t want to help, but we’re barely getting by."

"If Su An had any regard for us, maybe we could have a say, but now she probably wants us dead!"

"It’s not only your Zhao family going through tough times. Do you know what we’ve been through these past few months? Here’s the thing, even if it’s just to spite us, Su An and that country shrew won’t listen to us. In fact, our interference might make things worse!"

Zhao Daxing panicked, "Why wouldn’t they listen? When you made her marry me, didn’t she go along with it? How do you know it won’t work if you don’t try? She’s giving you a hard time just to make you give in. As her parents, just give in, bow your heads, and she’ll listen to you!"

"As long as you can get Su An to leave, I won’t demand the dowry back, and I won’t take Su Jiao either. Plus, I’ll get you a job!"

Zhao Daxing knew Su Jianjun and Ji Qingqing were insatiably greedy. He believed their reluctance was just a show to extract more benefits from him!

"No matter how much she resents you, you’re still her parents! I’m pleading with you, make them leave."

Zhao Daxing’s eyes hardened. While he couldn’t handle Su An, if pushed, he could still handle Su Lei and Su Jiao!

Hearing this, Su Jianjun and Ji Qingqing were secretly pleased. This was just what they wanted!

Su Jianjun had just been fired and was worried about where the family would go. If they could get into a big factory like the steel mill, even as ordinary or temporary workers, it would be better than doing odd jobs at the cannery!

"Are you serious?"

Zhao Daxing was almost ready to swear on his life, "Absolutely true!"

Ji Qingqing pushed further, "Can we get housing?"

Zhao Daxing was taken aback, lowering his eyes to hide his resentment.

These Su Jianjun and Ji Qingqing were indeed playing hard to get, wanting more benefits. Damn it, they’ve got me cornered. These old bastards, the whole Su family is full of scoundrels. Once I’m free, I won’t let them off!

"Housing might not be possible. The unit has its own policies for housing allocation, based on seniority and work experience. It’s not something a small department director like me can interfere with."

Hearing Zhao Daxing’s reply, Su Jianjun and Ji Qingqing were somewhat disappointed.

But they also knew this was a long shot.

After seeing Zhao Daxing off, Su Jianjun paced back and forth in the room.

Ji Qingqing was even more anxious, "Jianjun, we must get that job at the steel mill! We can’t let such a good opportunity slip by!"

"Once we get that position, our current problems will be solved!"

"Besides, it was those mother and daughter who got you fired. They owe you this!"

Su Jianjun frowned, "You make it sound easy. When they reported us to the cannery, didn’t they know I’d be fired? They aimed to get rid of my job; why would they let me have a good position?"

Ji Qingqing thought for a moment and suggested, "Then let’s not let them know this involves a job. We’ll do it under the guise of doing her a favor!"

"When we wanted her to marry into the Zhao family, wasn’t she reluctant too? Do you think her drastic change in behavior might be related to that? Like Daxing said, we’re still her elders. Maybe we should bow our heads, apologize, and then coax her into a divorce. Didn’t Daxing say she’s still a virgin? This could only benefit us!"

Ji Qingqing recalled what Zhao Daxing had said last time and spoke to Su Jianjun.

"On one hand, this involves work, and besides, Su An is not bad-looking. We can still marry her off as if it were her first marriage later. If we can get another bride price, our family's problems will be solved!"

"Jianjun, think about it. Su Ping has already escaped our control, and Wang Xiaocui came to City A, all because of Su An. As long as Su An is not around, Su Ping, a fool, will do whatever we say, won’t he? Won’t Wang Xiaocui have to go back to her countryside and farm?"

Su Jianjun frowned, "But will Su An listen to us..."

The next noon, Su Jianjun and Ji Qingqing went to the Zhao family with bags of stuff.

Looking at the things they were carrying, not only Ji Qingqing felt heartache, but even Su Jianjun was nearly heartbroken. But thinking that if Su An could be persuaded, they would make a big profit. If not, they could take the stuff back, which made them feel better.

Wang Xiaocui opened the door and saw the Su Jianjun couple, and was about to slam the door shut.

Su Jianjun quickly stuck his foot in the door, "Xiaocui, Xiaocui, listen to me, we are here to clear up the misunderstanding between us, let us in!"

Su An, who was reading by the stove, glanced at Zhao Daxing, who was anxiously looking at the door with his hands behind his back, and a dark look flashed in her eyes.

No wonder he wasn’t rushing to work today. It seems that the Su Jianjun couple must have been brought here by Zhao Daxing.

She got up and headed to the door. Seeing the things Su Jianjun and Ji Qingqing were carrying, Su An said, "Mom, let them in!"

Ji Qingqing wore a flattering smile, "An An, your dad and I were wrong before. We have reflected on ourselves these past few days and realized that we really neglected you and your brother too much. No wonder you have opinions about us."

"No matter what happens between us, your dad is still your biological father. You share the same bloodline. It shouldn’t be because of someone like me that you and your father become mortal enemies!"

"Yesterday, your dad scolded me harshly. It’s all my fault, it’s all my fault..."

Ji Qingqing reflected on herself, looking ashamed, "An An, you are not my biological child. You and Su Jiao are together, so naturally I favor Su Jiao. As a mother, I protect my own children. I know you’re a good kid, and I know what I did was wrong, but you should understand my maternal instincts, right?"

"You know how things are at home. If you take a piece of meat, Jiao Jiao and Lei’er won’t get any. As a mother, I will definitely protect my own children. I was unfair and didn’t think about you and Su Ping."

Ji Qingqing opened up, the general idea being that she never intended to harm them, but as a mother, it’s natural to fight for resources for her own children, and she hoped Su An could understand her.

Su Jianjun also scolded Ji Qingqing harshly in front of everyone, deeply reflected on his past behavior, and humbly asked for forgiveness from his children.

"An An, Ping Ping, can you forgive your dad?"

"Look, your dad got you a lot of stuff, apples, beef jerky, sour plums, fried fruits, and candy..."