Back to the 1970s: Building My Fortune Through Time Trading-Chapter 300: Compensation

Wang Aimin also had a headache, unable to figure out why things had turned out this way so quickly?

Director Liu also didn’t expect that this Comrade Xiao Su, who seemed so quiet and gentle, would hit right at the other’s sore spot when she spoke.

He cleared his throat and began, "Comrade Su is right, this isn’t a big deal in the first place. Let’s not complicate things. In my opinion, Mr. Wang, you should just compensate Comrade Su materially."

Zhao Xiuyun was about to explode on the spot.

What? They still need to provide compensation?

She was already worried enough over her money being stolen during the journey, and now she still had to compensate this girl? Why? Hadn’t she already apologized humbly?

In Zhao Xiuyun’s view, losing face by apologizing was one thing, but she was absolutely not paying any money.

She was about to say something when Wang Aimin grabbed her arm.

"Enough! Do you want Director Liu to think even worse of me? Just give her whatever she wants, hurry up!"

Wang Aimin only cared about how Director Liu viewed him now. Even if Director Liu made a ridiculous request, he would agree to it immediately.

A little compensation was no problem.

"Of course, of course, comrade, how would you like to be compensated? And how much?"

Given money, shouldn’t be refused.

Su Xiaoxiao thought for a moment and unapologetically held up a finger.

Zhao Xiuyun glared: "Ten yuan?"

Why should she give her ten yuan? Her husband’s monthly salary was less than a hundred yuan, and this damned girl asked for ten yuan right off the bat. How shameless!

Seeing Zhao Xiuyun’s angry eyes, Su Xiaoxiao smiled: "It’s not ten yuan, it’s a hundred. This comrade has caused me psychological and physical harm. Isn’t this compensation reasonable?"

Damn, unreasonable!

Zhao Xiuyun really wanted to swear. A hundred yuan, this girl dared to ask for that.

Before she could explode, Wang Aimin squeezed her arm tightly.

"A hundred is a hundred, just give her the money, don’t cause more trouble!"

Wang Aimin almost spat the words out through his teeth. He must have been out of his mind to let this woman bring their child to find him.

If it wasn’t for this damn woman, he wouldn’t have lost so much face in front of Director Liu today.

"But...but..."

Her money had been stolen on the train, she had nothing on her now.

Zhao Xiuyun’s face turned pale. She had thought she would stay here for a long time, so she brought nearly all their belongings.

"But what? Hurry and get the money!"

Wang Aimin was overwhelmed with frustration. Tomorrow was supposed to be a happy day when he took his new position, yet today’s incident cast a shadow over whether he would even get the job as the deputy director of the city supply office.

Zhao Xiuyun’s face turned even paler. She lowered her voice and leaned in to Wang Aimin’s ear: "I...my money was stolen on the train..."

Wang Aimin: "What?"

He usually kept only ten yuan for pocket money whenever he got paid, sending the rest back to his hometown to support his wife, children, and parents.

As a result, all the household money was in Zhao Xiuyun’s hands.

This woman had lost all their possessions. He trembled with anger but couldn’t react rashly in front of Director Liu.

He could only suppress his anger, grinding his teeth, "Not a penny left?"

Facing her husband’s nearly murderous gaze, Zhao Xiuyun grabbed Wang Aimin’s arm pitifully, swallowing hard: "Aimin, I...I..."

Wang Aimin shook her hand off with disgust. Why had he chosen such an idiot!

Suppressing his deep anger, he turned to Su Xiaoxiao: "Comrade Su, I’m truly sorry. We left in a rush today and didn’t bring enough money. Could you give us one day? Tomorrow, my wife will bring the money to you."

Su Xiaoxiao thought, she would be staying here for a week anyway, so tomorrow would be fine, no rush.

With the matter settled and a place arranged for repayment tomorrow, Wang Aimin had no appetite left for dinner.

After saying goodbye to Director Liu, he grabbed his son, still engrossed in eating, and stormed off with Zhao Xiuyun.

His opinion of this rural wife worsened, along with the son who seemed as dull as the woman. While such a big issue was happening, the brat was only focused on eating.

After they left, Director Liu’s expression gradually softened as he turned to Su Xiaoxiao with a smile: "Come, Xiao Su, let’s not let irrelevant people affect us, let’s go upstairs to eat."

At the mention of food, Su Xiaoxiao suddenly realized her stomach was growling from hunger.

The wheat cakes her mother sent, though tasty, were not as palatable when cold.

They were dry and hard, making her teeth ache.

The three of them went up to the second-floor private room, and just as they sat down, someone knocked on the door.

The waiter walked in with a tray, and the aroma made Su Xiaoxiao look up immediately.

The waiter’s left hand held a plate of sweet and sour carp while the right hand held a plate of stewed potatoes with meat, both hearty dishes. Director Liu was indeed generous.

She was hungry enough that when she smelled the tempting fragrance, she couldn’t help but swallow.

Noticing her eyes fixed on the dishes, Director Liu knew she was hungry but too shy to admit it, so he quickly had the waiter place the plates in front of Su Xiaoxiao.

"Comrade Xiao Su, if you’re hungry, just eat. We’re all our own people here, no need to be polite."

Director Liu looked at Su Xiaoxiao kindly, as if seeing his own greedy daughter, feeling an inexplicable warmth inside.

"Director Liu, please have some first. I ate on the way and am not hungry."

With the authority figure not having moved his chopsticks, Su Xiaoxiao wouldn’t dream of eating first, so she pushed the two plates in front of her forward.

But just as she finished speaking, her stomach let out a loud growl, causing her toes to curl in embarrassment. This was too socially mortifying.

"No need for formalities here, just eat."

Director Liu chuckled.

Reluctant to be pretentious any longer, Su Xiaoxiao picked up her chopsticks and took a piece of braised pork.

The taste of the braised pork was authentic, and as she chewed, the rich sauce spread through her mouth, almost making her swallow her tongue from its deliciousness.

Seeing her enjoyment, Director Liu pushed the plate closer to her again.

"Help yourself, we can order more if needed."

The tone was like an elder speaking to a younger one.

Su Xiaoxiao’s favorable impression of Director Liu increased, and she thought she must work hard this week and not let Director Liu down.

During the meal, the waiter brought several more dishes, all hearty ones.

Su Xiaoxiao ended up so full she didn’t eat any staple food.

After the meal, Zhao Weimin was responsible for escorting Su Xiaoxiao to the guesthouse.

At the guesthouse entrance, Zhao Weimin looked at Su Xiaoxiao with a hesitant expression.