CHAPTER 254: CHAPTER 253: BIG BROTHER’S BLESSING IN DISGUISE

Su Xiaoxiao sneezed uncontrollably, without saying anything, she knew that someone must be talking about her behind her back again.

She has been in the limelight at the department store recently, and there are likely quite a few people who are jealous of her. But Su Xiaoxiao doesn’t see any problem with that; after all, only excellent people deserve jealousy.

It was soon time to clock off. Su Xiaoxiao was about to ride her bike home when a familiar voice suddenly came from behind: "Little Sister."

Turning around, Su Xiaoxiao saw her brother, Su Wenbing, striding towards her.

Tomorrow is the weekend. Usually, the elder brothers come home on that day.

But under normal circumstances, they often work overtime on that evening, getting off work slightly later than usual.

Why would he come to the department store to find her at this time?

Could it be that something happened at home?

But judging by her brother’s expression, even if something occurred, it should be a good thing.

Before she could think further, Su Wenbing had already run up to her, wiping the fine sweat off his forehead with the back of his hand and panting heavily as he spoke: "Little Sister, we caught the thief who stole steel from our factory. Guess who it is?"

"Could it be that Director Zhao and Niu Er are both involved?"

Su Xiaoxiao pondered for a moment and shared her guess.

When the police came that day, she felt that both Director Zhao and Niu Er were suspicious. Which good person would wander around the factory late at night instead of sleeping?

Niu Er was even more full of loopholes, with 800 flaws in a single sentence, making it hard not to suspect him.

However, she felt the two were likely not in cahoots, but each might have some dirt on the other, so they tried their best to cover for each other.

Upon hearing this, Su Wenbing’s eyes widened: "Little Sister, how did you know?"

He initially suspected Director Zhao might have issues, but he had never suspected Niu Er.

Su Xiaoxiao thought for a while and briefly explained to her dear brother.

"They both exhibited guilty behavior that day, but their confessions differ slightly, indicating both are involved. However, they’re not a team, so their accounts don’t match."

Su Wenbing slapped his thigh in excitement: "Little Sister, you’re simply amazing. Both of them indeed have issues. Niu Er is generally dishonest, occasionally stealing steel scraps from the factory to sell. Director Zhao acted on impulse, and the two happened to run into each other while stealing, holding each other’s secrets and mutually keeping them under wraps."

"Unluckily, I ran into Director Zhao while leaving last, and fearing I would suspect him, he planned to preemptively dismiss me, leaving the vacancy conveniently for his nephew."

At this point, Su Wenbing awkwardly scratched his head: "Little Sister, I must thank you properly for this. Factory Director Liu compensated me by promoting me to Team Leader, increasing my monthly salary by ten yuan."

Su Xiaoxiao was genuinely happy for her big brother, who unexpectedly benefited from this misfortune.

This is incredibly good news, and it must be celebrated properly.

"Come on, big brother, let’s go to the state-run restaurant for some hearty dishes. We definitely have to celebrate today’s event."

Su Wenbing laughed, his teeth showing: "Alright, alright, Little Sister, everything is up to you, today big brother will treat you."

Su Wenbing proactively took Su Xiaoxiao’s bicycle and patted the back seat: "Little Sister, you sit at the back and I’ll give you a ride."

Since they are family, Su Xiaoxiao didn’t stand on ceremony with her brother. Arriving at the state-run restaurant, she skillfully ordered four meat dishes and four vegetarian dishes, paid the deposit for the lunch boxes, and packed them to take home.

Su Wenbin couldn’t bear to let his delicate sister strain herself. Seeing Xiaoxiao about to carry the lunch boxes, he eagerly took them ahead.

The two walked out laughing and talking, only to be blocked by a tall figure at the entrance.

Song Weidong came to the state-run restaurant with two friends, and as they reached the entrance, he saw Comrade Su walking with a young man.

That man was carrying a load of lunch boxes, showing great attentiveness to Comrade Su.

Song Weidong felt a pang of jealousy, for Comrade Su had never smiled so brightly at him, despite knowing each other for so long.

He had just boasted to his friends that Comrade Su was about to become his girlfriend, only to be proven otherwise.

Song Weidong was fuming, his eyes red with rage.

Unable to contain himself, he rushed up to the man, blocking their way.

Su Wenbing was startled by Song Weidong’s fiery gaze suddenly confronting him.

What’s the deal with this guy? Was he here for trouble or a robbery?

Instinctively, he moved to shield Su Xiaoxiao, his face full of wariness as he stared at Song Weidong: "Who are you? What do you want?"

"Get lost; this isn’t your place to speak!"

Song Weidong shouted angrily, shoving Su Wenbing, who staggered backwards.

Su Wenbing didn’t expect him to act out suddenly, losing his balance and falling onto his backside, the lunch boxes in his hand crashing onto the ground.

Two of the lunch box lids opened, spilling the food inside.

Both were meat dishes.

Su Wenbing felt a pang of sorrow; clearly, this guy was here to cause trouble.

"What exactly do you want?"

Seeing the food ruined, Su Wenbing, usually gentle, was also furious.

Is this guy crazy? Coming up and acting without a word?

Su Wenbing, having just yelled in anger, then saw that the guy opposite suddenly had red eyes.

He was bewildered, clearly, he had been pushed, and he wasn’t even that upset. Why was this guy already crying?

Ignoring him, he bypassed a few steps and rushed to Su Xiaoxiao. He took a deep breath, clenching his fist: "Comrade Su, can you tell me who he is?"

Su Xiaoxiao was also a bit confused by his suddenness, opening her mouth instinctively wanting to answer his question.

Then Song Weidong abruptly took a step back: "Comrade Su, don’t speak yet. Let me gather myself before you answer."

Su Wenbing just climbed up from the ground, witnessing astonishingly as the guy who had been fierce like a beast now appeared as meek as a lamb in front of his little sister.

Moreover, in his view, it seemed that this guy’s gaze towards Xiaoxiao carried a deep sense of grievance, as if Xiaoxiao were the heartless one.

Hiss~

What exactly is going on?

Song Weidong’s two friends suddenly realized, observing Song Weidong’s demeanor, the person before them must be the legendary Comrade Su.

The two exchanged glances and saw sympathy in each other’s eyes.

The romantic interest was not yet secured, and someone else swooped in.

They felt their pal, Song Weidong, was too unfortunate.

Song Weidong finally calmed down a little and looked deeply at Su Xiaoxiao, his gaze almost shattered.

He said: "Comrade Su, I know you already have someone you like, but... could you give me a chance to compete fairly based on our past friendship?"