Dressed as a little fool: marry and have children

Chapter 417 Qin Jingru’s Persuasion (2)

Qin Jingru was startled by his sudden anger, she took two steps back and looked at Xu Damao with a puzzled look. Her eyes showed both worry about Xu Damao's emotions and confusion about what he said.

"How did the He family bully you?" she asked cautiously, trying to find out the truth from Xu Damao.

Xu Damao took a deep breath, his chest rising and falling, as if he wanted to expel all his anger with this breath. He sat down slowly, but his body was still tense, his hands clenched into fists, and his knuckles turned slightly white due to the force.

There were complex emotions flashing in his eyes, including resentment and unwillingness, as if he had thousands of words to say but couldn't find the right outlet.

He turned his head and stared at Qin Jingru with a sharp gaze, his voice carrying a bit of suppressed anger: "When He Yuzhu asked me to be the deputy director of the cafeteria, I was indeed grateful, thinking that he really appreciated my abilities.

I worked hard for him, thought about him, and even sacrificed my own rest time, just hoping to manage the canteen better. But what was the result? "

When he said this, his voice trembled slightly, and it was obvious that he was on the verge of emotional collapse.

"Ever since I was promoted to canteen director, he couldn't wait to get his brother to the canteen. It's obvious that he wants to share my power or even take my place!"

Xu Damao's tone was full of indignation, and he waved his arms violently, as if to vent all his dissatisfaction. There was a flash of pain in his eyes, which was a betrayal of trust and a denial of his own efforts.

Qin Jingru looked at Xu Damao's excitement, feeling both worried and helpless. She gently stretched out her hand, wanting to calm Xu Damao down, but she was afraid that her actions would backfire.

She hesitated for a moment, then spoke to persuade him: "Da Mao, don't get excited. I know you feel wronged, but maybe He Yuzhu didn't mean that? He may have his own considerations and plans. Did you misunderstand him?"

There was a bit of tenderness and understanding in Qin Jingru's words. She tried to look at the problem from another angle, hoping to find some comfort for Xu Damao.

However, Xu Damao did not calm down because of this. Instead, he sneered, with a cold look in his eyes.

"I misunderstood him?" Xu Damao's voice was filled with sarcasm and disdain, "I think he did it on purpose! He just can't stand seeing me doing well!

Did he think I didn't know about the little tricks he was doing behind my back? Did he think I was so easy to fool? "At this point, he stood up suddenly, with a resolute light flashing in his eyes, as if he had made up his mind.

Qin Jingru sighed softly, and that sigh contained too much helplessness and understanding. She knew Xu Damao's stubbornness and pride very well. Once he made up his mind about something, he would be like a stubborn bull, and no one could pull him back.

But she also understood that Xu Damao was standing at a crossroads in his life and needed someone to give him a hand so that he would not lose his way.

She walked up to Xu Damao and patted his shoulder gently. The action was gentle but firm, as if silently telling him: "You are not alone."

"Da Mao, even if you don't want to, we can't just give up like this." Qin Jingru's voice was full of encouragement and determination, "Even if we don't want to ask He Yuzhu for help, we have to think of other ways and can't let things drag on like this."

Upon hearing this, Xu Damao looked up at Qin Jingru. His eyes, which usually sparkled with shrewdness, now looked a little tired and confused.

He was silent for a moment, as if he was thinking seriously about Qin Jingru's words, and as if he was having a fierce struggle deep in his heart.

"What solution can I have?" He muttered to himself, his tone revealing a deep sense of powerlessness. "I looked for everyone I could, but they either avoided me or just perfunctorily dealt with me. No one was willing to lend a hand."

Qin Jingru looked at Xu Damao's appearance and became more determined to help him. She thought for a moment and then spoke slowly:

"Then we can go and find the factory director. After all, he is the leader of the steel mill. If we can explain the situation to him, perhaps he can understand our difficulties and show us a way out."

Xu Damao's eyes lit up when he heard this, as if he saw a glimmer of hope. But then, the light quickly dimmed, replaced by even deeper despair.

"Director Li? It's useless. He is on He Yuzhu's side." Xu Damao shook his head, his tone full of bitterness and helplessness.

"I tried so hard to curry his favor and tried every way to please him, but what was the result? He didn't even look at me, let alone speak up for me."

Qin Jingru's heart sank when she heard this, but she knew that she couldn't give up now and had to continue to encourage Xu Damao and cheer him up again.

"Da Mao, don't be discouraged." She held Xu Damao's hand, giving him warmth and strength. "Even if Director Li is prejudiced against us now, we can't just give up. We can try to find other ways, or have a good talk with Director Li. Maybe there will be a turning point."

Xu Damao stood up irritably, his hands unconsciously put into his hair and scratched it hard, as if trying to sort out his tangled thoughts.

His brows were furrowed, and his eyes were full of anxiety and helplessness, as if he was tightly bound by an invisible net and unable to break free.

"Who else could it be?" he muttered to himself, with a hint of despair in his voice. "In this factory, I don't have any true friends except those who follow the wind."

Seeing this, Qin Jingru hurried to Xu Damao and patted him on the back to comfort him. "Damo, don't worry, let's think about it carefully."

Her gentle words were like a spring breeze, trying to blow away the haze in Xu Damao's heart, "Perhaps, some people who are usually not very noticeable can become our helpers at the critical moment."

Qin Jingru's words seemed to open a new window for Xu Damao, and his thoughts gradually became clearer. He closed his eyes and tried to search for every possible name and face in his mind.

Suddenly, a name flashed through his mind, and he opened his eyes abruptly, with a glimmer of hope in his eyes. "Liu Lan!" he shouted excitedly.

"She has a good relationship with Deputy Director Li. If she can speak up for us, maybe there will be a turnaround!"

Qin Jingru's eyes lit up when she heard this, and an excited smile appeared on her face. "Yes! How could I have forgotten about her!"

She patted her forehead, as if blaming herself for her carelessness. "Although Liu Lan is usually low-key, she has good relationships with people and is smart. She will definitely be able to help."

The two looked at each other and saw determination and hope in each other's eyes. So, they quickly made a decision. "Okay, then we'll go find Liu Lan!" Xu Damao said firmly, "No matter what the result is, at least we have to give it a try."

Qin Jingru nodded in agreement, and then the two began to discuss the details of visiting Liu Lan tomorrow. They discussed how to prepare gifts, how to ask for help, and the various situations they might encounter.

They carefully considered every detail to ensure that nothing goes wrong.

In this way, with Qin Jingru's encouragement and help, Xu Damao regained his confidence and courage.