"Not really, I just think my big brother has so many positions, it wouldn’t be difficult to arrange something for me. I want to start working early."

Alright, his values aren’t totally screwed up yet, but Qian has already figured it out. Her brother was easily swayed by a few words and started thinking about living comfortably, even trying to leverage the Yu Family’s influence.

"What else did he tell you? Tell me everything."

Qian was already fuming internally when she heard someone leading her brother astray. Now, she wanted to see exactly what was said and how to pin down that damn Zhuzi.

"He didn’t say much, just gave me an early lesson on society. Now I understand that our society is all about connections, especially in smaller cities. For instance, look at Zhuzi. His family pulled some strings, and he got a stable job. Even though the highest degree he has is college, these days college grads aren’t as valued as before. Everyone’s eyeing each position, and without connections, you can’t get in. Although this is a coastal open city, it’s not as strictly regulated as big cities because we’re far from the capital, so..."

Zilong said with a grin to Qian, "Sis, why not ask your husband to say a word for me? It’s all family business, how hard could it be to find me a job? It’s not a government job, just a private enterprise."

Qian stared blankly at Zilong.

Even though she often called him stupid and acted like she didn’t think much of him, even Yu Minglang knew that Qian definitely cared about her brother.

Hearing him, still naive, putting on a worldly front and casually discussing society like that, Qian felt deeply disappointed but chose to remain composed.

"Is all this analysis from Zhuzi?"

Ha, what a Zhuzi.

"Yeah, we talked for a long time."

"Did you tell him where your brother-in-law works? Did you mention your brother-in-law’s family background?" If you’re running your mouth, we should just drag you out and let Yu Minglang strangle you.

"No, that’s a principle, right? Didn’t you tell me long ago not to say that my brother-in-law’s family runs a listed company, only to say we’re ordinary people? So I said we’re ordinary people. Actually, Zhuzi suggested that I talk to Uncle Liao. Since Uncle Liao is the director, finding a job should be easy. He doesn’t know the background of my sister’s husband’s family."

Zilong lacks social experience and can be easily swayed by those with ulterior motives, but Qian had already told him what could and couldn’t be said. The kid isn’t totally loose-lipped; with Zhuzi, he’s mostly listening. All this information is what Zilong has pondered by himself.

"Then why don’t you talk to Uncle Liao?" Qian felt a bit relieved, realizing he wasn’t completely clueless.

"Don’t you know Uncle Liao’s temperament? It’d be surprising if he ever spoke up!"

Mr. Liao is impeccably honest in his position. Even with a good rapport with Qian’s mom, he wouldn’t ask for such a favor and would rather spend his own money to help Zilong set up a shop or something.

"If Uncle Liao can’t speak, what makes you think your brother-in-law can?"

Actually, Zilong guessed right. It’s just a word’s matter; surely, big brother can find a well-paid, easy job for Zilong, but that’s not something Qian wants to see.

"My brother-in-law is always so cheerful and listens to you so well. Being young, he surely can’t be as rigid as Uncle Liao—"

Speaking of Mr. Liao, Chen Zilong lowered his voice, "Sis, I’m just saying, Uncle Liao is fine in every way except his courage is too small!"

"Oh?"

"Look at his level, why is he still so poor? Just the other day, Fugui bought a car and a house, paying in full for the car and getting a loan for the house. Tsk tsk, the son of a court director getting married still needs a loan, that’s because he’s too timid."

"Great, this Zhuzi has taught you quite a bit, hasn’t he?" Qian’s lips curled up with a killing glint in her eyes.

Being clean is considered cowardice in their eyes?

"Sis, your husband listens to you. Just say a word to him for me. I’m not asking to be a general manager or anything, just give me an easy job."

Right now, Qian just wants to reach out and slap him.

Raising her head, she sees Yu Minglang standing at the door, having heard what Zilong just said.

Zilong, seeing his brother-in-law come in, hesitated to continue, so he gave Qian a wink and put his hands together, "Sis, my dear sister! My bright future depends on you!"

"In your eyes, your brother-in-law is—" Qian was about to scold him, first with a tongue-lashing then a beating. If that didn’t work, throw him downstairs to incapacitate him!

Xiaoqiang interrupted.

"Your brother-in-law is just a jokester without principles who agrees to everything, right?"

Xiaoqiang said with a grin.

He almost had no authority at Qian’s maternal home, always smiling and never hiding his obedience and indulgence towards Qian. Although Zilong vaguely knew his brother-in-law was quite capable, he knew he was afraid of his wife.

After all, he was his sister’s only brother, he didn’t believe his sister and brother-in-law would ignore him.

"Brother-in-law, you love me the most, don’t you?" Zilong cozied up to Yu Minglang, just like he always did, and Yu Minglang grinned.

"Yes, brother-in-law loves you the most. Brother-in-law will surely look after you well in the future, but... Zilong, you really don’t know me well."

The last sentence was spoken without changing the tone, but Qian got it.

This was the sharp Xiaoqiang facing outsiders, seemingly casual, yet full of insinuations, and this guy was full of mischief. It’s certainly not going to be good.

But how could Chen Zilong, without Qian’s wits, perceive any difference in his brother-in-law? He thought his brother-in-law had agreed.

"Don’t worry, brother-in-law will definitely give you a ’personal’ and ’comprehensive’ opportunity to understand him. Your matter is on me."

Yu Minglang patted Zilong’s shoulder with earnest words.

This almost had Chen Zilong on cloud nine, pushing Yu Minglang’s chest with his elbow, as if they were good buddies.

"Brother-in-law, rest assured, just help me this once. Once I can get in, I will never shame our family. I just want a stable place to be filial to our mom and sister!" He smiled ingratiatingly at Qian, receiving only a disdainful snort in return.

"Don’t worry, once you get in, getting out won’t be easy." Xiaoqiang smiled slightly, his white teeth reflecting a conniving glow.

The net was ready to be cast, not fearing that this rascal who had incited his wife’s wrath would run off!

Pretending to go shopping, Qian stormed off ahead, and Xiaoqiang cheerfully followed behind.

"Qian!"

"I’m furious!"

"Alright, he’s still a kid. Isn’t it normal that he’s swayed when speaking?" Yu Minglang knew what was bothering Qian.

"Kid? He’s taller than me now. What’s he, a child? Such a big lad, and he still has no sense of right and wrong. Did you hear what he just said?"