Chapter 593: Extra 006 Are you short of money? (Second update)

Xin Zaozao frowned at the person in front of her.

He just stood there, his back facing her, without any intention to turn around.

Seeing Xin Zaozao silent, the head contractor quickly tried to reassure her, “Chairman Xin, don’t worry, the accident was absolutely unexpected, and I will make sure to rectify things moving forward, putting safety first…”

Xin Zaozao’s eyes narrowed.

At that moment, she saw the injured man suddenly stand up and leave.

His steps were steady, and if it weren’t for the bruise on his elbow, she might have thought that the pipe hadn’t hit him at all.

Now, the head contractor also saw Mu Cidian leaving.

Just left like that.

The contractor was also somewhat stunned.

He looked back and forth between Mu Cidian’s figure and Xin Zaozao, “Chairman Xin, you saw him too. He’s fine, don’t worry too much. I’ll have someone take him to the hospital for a check-up.”

Xin Zaozao turned her gaze away.

She ordered coldly, “Be careful in the future, I don’t want this kind of thing to happen again.”

“Yes, yes, sure. I guarantee,” the head contractor quickly promised, his face showing sincerity.

Xin Zaozao turned around to leave.

Song Lifei had been standing by Xin Zaozao’s side all along, and only when she left did he pull his gaze away from Mu Cidian.

He followed Xin Zaozao out of the construction site.

Seat in the sedan.

Xin Zaozao was very silent.

As ever, she didn’t like to talk during her downtime.

She just stared out of the window, showing no hint of her emotions.

Song Lifei also sat silently in the car without uttering a word.

The two of them left just like that, neither mentioning what had just happened.

…

Back on the construction site.

Mu Cidian moved to the side.

He sat down in an open area.

He seemed to have several scrapes on his body, and there was a slight pain in his shoulder, but it didn’t seem too severe.

He had just sat down to catch his breath.

The young man he had saved was leading over him, asking concernedly, “Brother Mu, are you really okay? If you’re hurt, we should go to the hospital. The company will cover the cost, we don’t have to pay.”

Mu Cidian shook his head.

The young man sounded sorry, “I’m sorry, if it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t have gotten hurt…”

“It’s nothing more than a lift of a hand on my part, there’s no need to feel guilty. If I hadn’t pushed you, you would have been hit in the head. I just have minor injuries, there’s nothing much,” Mu Cidian said.

He had hardly spoken.

The young man was surprised, as these were the most words he had heard from him the whole afternoon.

Mu Cidian simply did not want to make the man in front of him feel guilty.

As for why he had saved the other party, it was simply because he thought that at such a young age, this hardworking kid should not have such a tragic end.

The young man was still touched, despite Mu Cidian’s nonchalant tone, still feeling guilty.

But Mu Cidian didn’t overthink it.

He got up.

Having seen Xin Zaozao leave, he didn’t need to dodge her anymore at this point.

He took the initiative to find the head contractor.

The contractor saw him and quickly asked, “Are you okay? Don’t withhold anything, if you’re scared I’ll fire you, just tell me. Based on your work ethic today, I would hire you even if you are injured. If there’s anything wrong with you, I’ll get someone to take you to the hospital now.”

“If possible ….” Mu Cidian paused for a long time before speaking, “I would like to go to the hospital by myself. And about the medical expenses ….”

The contractor, having been working on the construction site for so many years, had seen all kinds of people.

He could tell right away from Mu Cidian’s hesitations.

He wanted money.

He asked, “How much?”

“You decide.” Mu Cidian replied.

“2000 yuan.” The contractor took out 2000 yuan from his pocket and gave it to Mu Cidian, saying earnestly, “Even if you’re short of money, remember to seek treatment. You’re young, but don’t play with your health.”

“I know, thank you.” Mu Cidian said sincerely.

He hadn’t expected, this uneducated man in front of him, didn’t give him any trouble at all.

In the companies he had interviewed with in the morning, he had seen too many disdainful looks and too much contempt from those well-dressed people.

“Go home early today, report to work on time tomorrow.” The contractor patted Mu Cidian lightly on the shoulder.

Mu Cidian asked, “Is this a building of Xin Group?”

“Yes, it is.” The contractor said with some resignation, “Taking on Xin Group’s projects is the most grueling. They pay a decent price, but their standards are so high, we can’t help but worry. The woman you just saw is the chairman of Xin Group. She might seem delicate and gentle, but her working style is firm and decisive. If we don’t meet her requirements to the T, we have to redo it; I really dread her visits to my site!”

Mu Cidian heard this, and after a long while, he said, “I’m sorry boss, but I might not come to work tomorrow.”

“What’s wrong?” The contractor frowned.

“Personal reasons.” Mu Cidian explained, “Thanks for the opportunity you gave me, and thank you for the medical fee.”

“You said you were desperate for money, right? One day’s salary here is 200 yuan, which you won’t find in any other construction sites.”

“Yes, I know.” Mu Cidian nodded.

“Well, think it over, anyhow, here we usually come and go freely.” The contractor seemed to have many other things to deal with, and had no time to talk further with Mu Cidian.

Mu Cidian didn’t say anything more either.

The contractor hurried off to deal with other matters.

Mu Cidian turned around and walked towards the exit of the construction site.

“Brother Mu.” The young man suddenly called after him.

Mu Cidian paused.

“You’re not working here anymore? You aren’t coming in tomorrow?” The young man seemed reluctant to let him go.

“Yes.”

“I heard you say you are short of money? I saw the contractor give you the medical fee, why are you not coming back? The wage here is 20 to 30 yuan more per day than at other places, I’ve checked.”

“Personal reasons. Do good in your work and be safe on the job.” Mu Cidian advised.

“Brother Mu.” The young man grabbed him.

Mu Cidian furrowed his brows slightly.

Because the young man grabbed his injured spot.

The young man didn’t seem to notice it, “Brother Mu, I have another job, do you want to come and work with me? It’s also a way to make money.”

Mu Cidian paused a bit.

“One of my high school classmates, who dropped out in his second year of high school, is now working at a high-end KTV. He helped me get a job there, working from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. as a waiter. I can earn 100 yuan a day, and if I’m lucky, I can get tips. A few days ago, my classmate told me that they are short of staff. If you’re interested, I can ask for you?”

Nightclub work.

He really didn’t want to resort to that.

But at that moment.

He conceded again.

Because he was desperate for money.

“Alright. Then you can ask for me.”

“Give me your phone number,” the boy said.

Mu Cidian gave him his number.

The boy saved his number on his phone, then called Mu Cidian to confirm it.

Mu Cidian hung up.

He was now so poor that even the call fee mattered.

The boy said, “My name is Xiao Yiming, please save my name.”

“Hmm.”

“I will notify you once I get the information.”

“Hmm.”

“Well, I will get back to work now. Brother Mu, don’t forget to get a check-up.”

“Alright.”

Xiao Yiming returned to his work.

Mu Cidian also left the construction site.

If he had known the site belonged to Xin Group, he wouldn’t have come.

He didn’t even think about seeing Xin Zaozao after being released from prison.

Neither did he intend to disturb her life.

As he left the construction site, he passed by a pharmacy.

No matter what, his health was vital.

He didn’t know what was the point of living, but he needed to survive.

He bought some medicine for bruises and injuries, then iodine and external ointment. He paid and left, and as soon as he stepped out of the pharmacy, a high-class black car parked right in front of him.

He was holding some drugs in his hand, looking slightly dirty.

Such was how he saw the man who stepped out of the car, the suave and elegant Song Lifei.

Song Lifei looked back at him, smiled naturally, and said, “I guessed you might have come to the pharmacy.”

Mu Cidian nodded slightly.

“Is the injury serious?” Song Lifei asked.

“Not serious,” Mu Cidian answered.

“I almost didn’t recognize you just now,” Song Lifei said, “You’ve changed a lot.”

You’ve changed even more than you had when you first entered prison.

Back then, he already thought you were too skinny, and now, you’ve become gaunt.

Mu Cidian let out an acknowledgment, a simple, “Hmm.”

He also knew he had changed a lot.

He almost thought that no one would recognize him.

Neither Song Lifei nor Xin Zaozao did.

“Since you’ve been released, let’s have dinner together,” Song Lifei proposed.

“Not now, I have something else to take care of,” Mu Cidian rejected.

Song Lifei just watched him.

Without saying anything more, Mu Cidian turned to leave.

“Mu Cidian, are you short of money?” Song Lifei asked.

Mu Cidian pursed his lips.

“I heard from the contractor that you didn’t want to go to the hospital, you asked for 2000 yuan instead,” Song Lifei said directly.

Mu Cidian stiffened.

In reality.

Everyone has pride.

But… sometimes, it just can’t be maintained.

He replied, “Yeah, I’m a little short on cash.”

“Is there anything I can help you with?” Song Lifei asked.

He was fully aware of how Mu Cidian’s mother, Wan Quan, had angered Xin Zaozao and ended up penniless.

After being released from prison, Mu Cidian had nothing. Even if he wanted to start anew, he had no capital. Given the current situation, in a country that is extremely strict with those with criminal records, let alone Mu Cidian who was convicted of murder, he would definitely be mercilessly rejected!

After all, he was friends with Mu Cidian. If Mu Cidian needed help, he really could help.

“Not for now,” Mu Cidian declined.

But he used the word “for now.”

Because he really doubted himself. He doubted if he might one day be unable to carry on.

Song Lifei watched him and his retreating figure.

He could guess this would be the answer.

Given his understanding of Mu Cidian, this man would never ask for help unless it was absolutely necessary.

He leaned against his car, watching Mu Cidian’s retreating figure from a distance.

Watching the man who used to be proud and arrogant, turning into this pathetic state… this pathetic state…

His phone suddenly rang.

It was Xin Zaozao’s call.

He hurriedly answered, “Chairman.”

“I just got a call from Lina, she invited me to dinner tomorrow night.”

“Do you need me to accompany you?”

“She particularly mentioned it’s just for me. I currently need a collaboration plan from Senwo Group, can you bring it to my office?”

“I’m out on an errand, I’ll get it to you later.”

“Where did you go?” Xin Zaozao casually asked.

They just came back to the company together.

Song Lifei said, “I went to confirm if it was… Mu Cidian.”

There was silence on the other end for a few seconds.

Song Lifei was about to speak again.

“Get back here as soon as you’ve confirmed it. I’m waiting for the documents.”

“… Alright.”

Song Lifei hung up.

Actually, he was sure that if he could recognize Mu Cidian, Xin Zaozao should be able to as well.

Just that…

Did they really turn into strangers?

He sure hoped so.

After all, he had fallen in love with Xin Zaozao and had liked her for quite some time. He always thought Xin Zaozao had special feelings for Mu Cidian. He didn’t know if it was love or hatred, but it was obvious that she treated Mu Cidian differently from others. Hence, he always felt that Mu Cidian would be his biggest threat.

If there was no chance between them.

Then his odds would greatly improve.

Even if all this while, Xin Zaozao had remained indifferent towards him.

But he wanted to create more opportunities for himself.