Rebirth in Famine: She Thrives by Lucky Space
Chapter 185 coercion

Chapter 185: 185 coercion

"Jiang Xinyu, I’m really just here to get a free meal."

"Braised pork, rice?"

"Sure, is there anything I can do?"

"Why don’t you make a fire, I’ll cook."

Jiang Xinyu strained the rice, steamed the meat, and made a seafood dish using clams soaked from yesterday, deliberately adding extra chili peppers. Plus, there were also sausage and sweet and sour radish shreds.

"Eating at your place makes me feel happy."

"I’m truly flattered, thanks for your compliment, Director."

Jiang Xinyu watched Qian Jun sniff and tear up from the spice, yet he didn’t stop eating. Didn’t think he could really eat spicy food!

"Director Jiang, this dish is just perfect."

"That’s good, I was afraid Mr. Qian wouldn’t like it."

"Like it? I love it. From now on, I’ll come to your house for dinner every week."

"Director, I’m really sorry. I won’t have the time; I’ve signed up for high school and will need all my free time for study. Otherwise, if I fail the exams, the high school won’t accept me."

"Signed up before the new year?"

"Yeah, I felt like only having graduated middle school, my experience level is too low. I want to further my studies."

"Haha, didn’t expect you to have such ambition."

What does it matter to you? Though this thought wasn’t spoken out loud.

After sending off Qian Jun, she started washing the duvet covers. Directly put in soap powder, that makes washing easier.

By the time she finished, it was ten o’clock. She didn’t have enough strength, squeezed out the water bit by bit but didn’t wring it dry, so she had to hang it up like that.

The next morning, she just drank milk and ate half a piece of bread before heading to work.

Together with Qian Jun and Song Qingqing, she went to the county for a meeting.

She Xiaoyun waved enthusiastically when she saw Jiang Xinyu.

"Director Jiang is really popular."

"Haha, it’s alright. Mr. Qian, I’ll go ahead; you can go in yourself later."

Hao Shichao and the others also noticed Jiang Xinyu and gathered around.

"Xinyu, off on another business trip?"

"Isn’t it? Went to the Provincial City. How’s Sister She these days?"

"Alright, if you have time come find me. I have something to tell you."

"Okay, I’ll come find you tomorrow noon."

Several others also chimed in chatting with Jiang Xinyu. All the leaders went inside, so they didn’t linger outside for too long.

Upon entering the conference room, she saw the male lead Shen Xueqi. Why’d he come here? Not working in the police? Joining the county government?

She sat behind Qian Jun, who called her to his side.

Jiang Xinyu peeled a piece of candy and put it in her mouth, the meeting was too boring.

Sitting above, Shen Xueqi saw Jiang Xinyu’s actions and thought, still a little girl.

The meeting content was already known; County Magistrate Tao introduced Shen Xueqi as the leader for this procurement trip.

So that’s it, thought he wanted to build a political career?

"I called you over because I want you to go back and make donations; these are all voluntary, and once the grain arrives it will be distributed to our county residents."

No one below would oppose, the meeting was very smooth.

Finally, the person in charge spoke, "Handling this project alone is really difficult, so I want to invite Director Jiang from the textile factory to assist me."

Jiang Xinyu was daydreaming, then upon hearing her name, she immediately focused forward.

Why her? Qian Jun stood up, "Originally Director Jiang went twice, she’s suitable, but from these trips we realized sending a woman is really inconvenient, not to mention dangerous, the hard work is no small thing."

"Mr. Qian, this sounds like you’re discriminating against women. Our Director Jiang obviously looks capable, I believe Director Jiang can definitely do it."

Jiang Xinyu tugged at Qian Jun and stood up, "Leader, thank you for your regard. Mr. Qian is not discriminating against women but really speaking the truth.

I get sick every time I return due to fear and fatigue.

Our textile factory already has a candidate, Procurement Department’s Wu Hongyu will be joining."

"Director Jiang, this is not a discussion but an order," Shen Xueqi said with a smile.

Jiang Xinyu took a deep breath, "So I can’t refuse?"

"Correct, I know Director Jiang knows Russian, we’ll need to rely on you once there."

"Alright, I’ll follow the orders from above."

Song Qingqing looked worriedly at Jiang Xinyu, knowing Director Jiang truly didn’t want to go.

"That’s great. I really look forward to working with Director Jiang."

"Thanks, Leader. But as it’s like this, can our textile factory also get raw materials?"

"Haha, we have no objections, it’s fully up to Director Jiang’s discretion."

Afterwards, the county magistrate informed them to come in three days to submit donations, and the meeting dispersed.

She Xiaoyun found Jiang Xinyu, "Xinyu, dinner together tonight?"

"Sure, everyone’s invited."

"Xinyu, are you alright?"

"I’m fine, let’s talk tonight."

No one spoke in the car, Jiang Xinyu felt quite embarrassed that her emotions were affecting others.

"It’s okay, going one time won’t hurt."

The more Jiang Xinyu said this, the more uncomfortable Qian Jun felt inside.

Back at the factory, they immediately arranged a meeting. The focus was on donations by group. Everyone knew Director Jiang was going again and treated her with unprecedented respect.

Lunch was late, Jiang Xinyu had no appetite, feeling down inside.

Returning to the office, she closed the door and called Wei Kaiyun.

"Hello, Director Wei’s office."

"Secretary Lu, is Director Wei there?"

"Director Jiang? Call back in ten minutes, I’ll get Director Wei."

"Thanks."

The grievance she built up was half gone.

What can you do? Orders from above can’t be rejected.

It wasn’t even ten minutes before the phone on the table rang.

"It’s me, what’s wrong?"

"I’ve been sent to Russia again, this time mainly for county procurement of grain led by Shen Xueqi, who specifically named me."

"Honey, why don’t you resign? Come over, I can support you. You just focus on school."

"Does this really solve the problem?"

Wei Kaiyun was a bit anxious. Was his timid wife being used like a man by them?

"I’ve settled now, just wanted to let you know; the exact time isn’t set yet, but likely about a week."

"Honey."

"Don’t say more, it’s really not a problem, I’ve been twice already."

"This time don’t make any moves."

"I know. Don’t worry, I’ll stay quietly behind Shen Xueqi."

Jiang Xinyu hung up the phone, exhaled deeply. Life is hardly smooth, might as well face it with a smile. Straightened her mood and continued reading.

Qian Jun sat in the office, irritably twirling the pen in his hand. What happened last time at the border was vivid in his mind; he could still clearly remember the little girl hesitantly bowing and saying good things. And he, a grown man, was powerless.