Chapter 71 "Brave Sacrifice"

  Lu Zhengdong was scrutinizing the woman in front of him when Wang Zhifen hastily introduced her.

  "This is Yang Lu from the diversified operations department of our production materials company."

  Yang Lu stretched out her slender jade hand and said straightforwardly:

  "Director Lu, I often hear Aunt Wang mention you, really young and promising..."

  Not from the tobacco company?

  Lu Zhengdong also couldn't guess what kind of medicine Wang Zhifen was selling. He smiled and said:

  "Don't be polite, since you're a familiar friend of Wang's aunt, just call me Lu Zhengdong. Calling me Lu Xiangzhang is also awkward to say and hear..."

  Yang Lü smiled and said:

  "Then I'll just call you Brother Lu..."

  Lu Zhengdong smiled to himself, he was always out in the wind and rain, his skin had a slightly darkened tone, making him look older than he actually was. But despite this, Yang Lu's age should be slightly older than his, yet she called him "Lu Ge", clearly out of respect. She didn't even bother to ask the waiter for service, instead pouring tea and water for him and Wang Zhifen herself, as if they had known each other for a long time. She kept calling him "Lu Ge" with a very natural expression, as if they were old friends. This woman was not only beautiful but also charming and seductive, always exuding a sense of femininity and sensuality. Yang Lu seemed to be well aware of this advantage of hers, and she would often unintentionally reveal it through her gestures and movements. She wasn't very old, but she seemed to have a lot of experience and was quite cunning, clearly a skilled player in the business world. No wonder she could take on multiple projects at once... and no wonder she could convince Wang Zhifen to come find him...

  After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Yang Lu smiled and said:

  "Lu Xiangchang, Wang Jie, you two talk first, I'll go take a look at how the food preparation is going."

  She stood up slowly, her high heels clicking on the floor, and her slender figure disappeared outside the door.

  "Zheng Dong, Yang Lu's father was also in the Materials Bureau, and we had a good relationship before. When I transferred to the Materials Bureau, he helped me out. He has passed away now, but she still remembers that favor, she took over his position, last year she contracted the multi-operation department, however it's not easy to do..."

  Lu Zhengdong immediately understood what was meant by diversifying operations. It referred to businesses that the Materials Bureau had not developed or had done poorly, and in reality, it was finding one's own way out and seeking one's own path.

  "After great difficulty in contacting your county tobacco company, preparing to supply them with this year's phosphate fertilizer, Yang Lü has put all her family property on the line..."

  Lu Zhengdong nodded, knowing the general situation. The tobacco company is now looking for someone to be a spokesperson. Yang Lu has business dealings with the tobacco company and they have approached him. Firstly, they hope to understand the situation better in order to respond accordingly. More importantly, if he can help the tobacco company, they will definitely return the favor, and in the future, he will get more business from the tobacco company.

  Lu Zhengdong saw that she didn't say what she wanted to do either, so he just nodded and didn't ask. Wang Zhifen hesitated for a moment before saying:

  "Yang Lu's father passed away, and her stepmother also left, leaving behind a younger sister for her to take care of. This little girl isn't easy to deal with either. If she loses out this time... you can lend a hand if you're able to..."

  Lu Zhengdong listened and thought for a moment before saying:

  "Director Wang, I'm not going to beat around the bush with you either. To be honest, the price offered by the tobacco company is simply unrealistic. Our village doesn't have any special requirements, as long as they lower the price to market value, that's fine. You can let Yang Lu convey this message to the tobacco company. If they make further demands in this regard, I'm afraid I won't be able to do anything about it..."

  Lu Zhengdong felt a twinge of sympathy in his heart for what Wang Zhifen had said about Yang Lujia's situation, and after a pause, he said:

  "Let me think if there's another way."

  Wang Zhifen nodded:

  "I don't understand these things either, you all discuss it among yourselves later..."

  After talking for a while, Yang Lü came in. Wang Zhifen's lover Zhao Zhiqian also came in with him. The four of them had dinner together.

  The dishes are not many, but each one is exquisite, especially the wild fish caught from Yanghe River, which tastes very fresh and delicious.

  A cup of wine down, Zhao Zhiqian opened his mouth:

  "I'm from the countryside, and I still can't forget the scene of going hungry back then. What I liked most was after a big rain, the fish in the rice fields would flow out with the water, and we'd go to the ditches to catch them, take them home and simmer a pot of fish soup - that was a rare chance to improve our lives..."

  Wang Zhifen smiled and stared at Zhao Zhiqian with a glance:

  "You've suffered hardship once, now think of the sweetness."

  Lu Zhengdong smiled and said:

  "Aunt Wang, Uncle Zhao is right, actually the life of rural farmers is still very difficult now, many people are just barely living above the poverty line, and when disaster strikes, even food and clothing become a problem, it's not easy for farmers..."

  Lu Zhengdong also gave Yang Lu some information - don't have too much hope for this matter.

  Yang Lu seemed to have not understood in general, still smiling and persuading wine and talking, also without mentioning anything about doing things.

  The meal was also enjoyable and harmonious, it seems that Yang Lu also hoped to create an atmosphere different from other social gatherings.

  After dinner, Yang Lu suggested going upstairs to dance. At that time, entertainment facilities were really scarce, and dancing was one of the most popular forms of entertainment. Not only did young people like it, but some older people also enjoyed it.

  Lu Zhengdong yielded and let Wang Zhifen and her husband go ahead, while Yang Lu accompanied him and chatted as they walked behind.

  As the two of them were talking, they entered a short corridor, where a couple was also passing through. Lu Zhengdong and Yang Lu sidestepped to make way for them. Just as they were making way, Lu Zhengdong felt his elbow press against something soft and elastic, and he naturally knew what it was.

  However, after that couple walked by, Yang Luo only slightly moved away a little bit, still close to his body, seemingly somewhat drunk, her pretty face was flushed, and she spoke more casually, as if they had a deep friendship. It wasn't until they entered an elegant small hall that Yang Luo finally pulled away.

  The small hall was playing soothing music, the dance floor wasn't big, it seemed to be a renovated activity room from their original unit. There were quite a few people inside, Wang Zhifen called out to him and Yang Lu, excitedly pulling

  Zhao Zhiqian slipped into the dance pool, and Lu Zhengdong knew that Wang Zhifen was letting Yang Luhao talk to him.

  Lu Zhengdong didn't pretend either, embracing Yang Lujiao's soft waist and singing a gentle song while talking.

  "Lu Ge, this time you must help me out, otherwise I'll really lose everything. Although I'm young, I understand the principle of repaying kindness..."

  Two songs later, Yang Lu felt that the time had come and started talking about serious matters. As the lights dimmed, Yang Lu's body slowly leaned towards him. Lu Zhengdong could clearly feel her smooth and plump skin through the thin clothes. He could also smell the faint fragrance on her body. Her full chest occasionally touched his, almost but not quite, and Lu Zhengdong was no saint, so he naturally had a reaction below.

  Yang Luo's words, with this ambiguous teasing, actually implicitly expressed her willingness to pay a price, which made Lu Zhengdong feel a bit annoyed in his heart.

  "The world is full of hustle and bustle, all for the sake of profit: The world is full of noise and commotion, all for the sake of gain." I suppose tobacco companies have also opened up a big price tag. Driven by interests, many people will do unimaginable things.

  Lu Zhengdong's previous life is unknown how many people have seen for the sake of coveted benefits and done evil things that harm heaven and reason, can it be simply selling oneself?

  Lu Zhengdong couldn't help but sigh inwardly. As long as there is the spirit of "daring to sacrifice", women can make a fortune by becoming bad, and Yang Lu is like that, what else is there to worry about not being able to get through the difficulties?

  Actually, because of the relationship between Wang Zhifen and Zhao Zhiqian, Yang Lu is just a heavenly immortal, and Lu Zhengdong won't have more thoughts about it. Due to Wang Zhifen's introduction, even if Yang Lu has some coquettishness, he doesn't have much dislike for her. But after Yang Lu sang this one song, Lu Zhengdong felt somewhat disgusted in his heart. Originally, he still wanted to help guide her and find other business opportunities for her, but now this sympathetic feeling has also faded away.

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