Transmigrated as Cannon Fodder — I Rise to Female Lead Through Hard Work-Chapter 179: Utterly Disgusting

"It’s quite dangerous at night, I don’t know where Yi Roujing lives, I’ll pick Lishu up tonight," Liao Shiqi looked at Yi Roujing and said.

Feng Lishu frowned, "I’m staying at Roujing’s tonight, you don’t need to pick me up. Even if I were to go back, Roujing and her family would send me home."

"Liao Shiqi, I really don’t get it, I’ve made it so clear, are you dumb or just thick-skinned?"

Liao Shiqi’s expression slightly changed upon hearing this, "Lishu, we’ve known each other since we were kids, we are of the same age, and our families match each other. I think I look decent too, we are such a good match, why won’t you agree with me?"

"With that logic, there are plenty who match me, why should I choose you?" Feng Lishu said helplessly, "Liao Shiqi, you said it yourself that you’re great, it should be easy for you to find a partner, there must be many girls who like you, have you agreed to them?"

Liao Shiqi was at a loss for words, his face turning red with anger, "You do not appreciate good intentions."

"There’s a difference between a good man and someone you love," Feng Lishu said, "Don’t waste your time on me, I have someone I like."

Liao Shiqi was in disbelief, "No way!"

Feng Lishu smirked, locked the door, and pulled Yi Roujing away.

Yi Roujing clearly felt an unmissable, slightly malicious gaze from behind. She turned back to glance, and Liao Shiqi was still standing there, with a gloomy, sullen expression, which made her frown.

"Is it so surprising that you have someone you like?" Yi Roujing asked in confusion.

"Huh—" Feng Lishu sneered, "That Liao Shiqi really has something wrong with him, he’s Mr. Yin’s nephew, often visits the power plant, and we used to play together as kids."

"I used to go to his house with other kids of similar age, at that time his dad was just a section chief at the County Ge Committee, but the family was already living in a single house, all gained through exploiting others."

"Didn’t understand as a kid, but after I grew up, Liao Shiqi kept claiming to be my boyfriend, spreading false information outside. I didn’t know until people at the power plant teased me, that’s when I found out."

"Isn’t that disgusting of him? Not only that, but he even went to our staff hospital, distributing goodies among my colleagues, making us look like a couple. I got really mad once and he never went back, you weren’t at the hospital back then, so you didn’t know."

"But because of that, everyone thought I had a boyfriend, which made it hard for me to find one. If others knew, no doubt they’d think I was some bad person, ruining my reputation."

Feng Lishu’s face showed deep disdain, "That Liao Shiqi is just like his dad, not a good person. Roujing, you might think he’s deeply in love with me, but who knows how many women he’s unclear with behind the scenes. Such a guy could never be a suitable match."

"But he’s good at pretending, making excuses. With no substantial evidence, he appears as a good person in front of others, even my parents think so. I’m speechless, if my parents stood by my side, do you think Liao Shiqi could cause any trouble?"

"He doesn’t really care about me, just my dad; he probably thinks that by marrying me, he’d secure the power plant director’s position. Disgusting."

...

On the way back, Feng Lishu relentlessly criticized Liao Shiqi.

Over here, Liao Shiqi returned home with a gloomy face, and upon entering, he noticed Liao Yongzhong, clad in a military-green outfit, sitting on the sofa.

"Dad, why are you home?" Liao Shiqi unexpectedly asked.

"Knew you were resting, waited for you. Where did you go?" Liao Yongzhong asked.

"Went to see Feng Lishu." At the mention of this, Liao Shiqi was irritated, "Dad, that woman really doesn’t know what’s good for her. If I fancy her, she should be grateful, but she keeps putting on airs, even saying she has someone she likes. Dad, I don’t want to chase after her anymore; it’s not like I’m so crazy about her."

"You can play around with those dubious women, but I would never consent to bring one into our family," Liao Yongzhong frowned, looking straight at Liao Shiqi, making him immediately lower his head.

"Dad, I understand, but I’ve tried so hard with Feng Lishu and she keeps rejecting me. I don’t know what to do. If she really has someone she likes, and her parents agree, then I..."

"Do I even need to tell you what to do in such cases?" Liao Yongzhong was a bit disappointed in his son.

"Dad, it’s not like I have to have Feng Lishu; there are plenty of families in town that match ours," Liao Shiqi mumbled.

"I’m just thinking of your welfare," Liao Yongzhong looked at his son with some helplessness, "Feng Lishu’s dad, Feng Guolun, is just the director of the Huaixi County power plant, but her uncle is the top leader of the provincial power plant. Feng Guolun could sit in this position only because of his elder brother."

"If you want to be successful, marrying Feng Lishu is the quickest way," Liao Yongzhong said.

"Don’t talk about being well-matched; our family is doing well now, but that’s only since it started with me. The Feng family has been well off for generations, do you think you can compare? Have some self-awareness."

"But I really tried, and they just don’t appreciate it," Liao Shiqi flopped down next to Liao Yongzhong, "Dad, how about I use some tricks?"

"If you have to use tricks, make sure there are no flaws anyone can pick on," Liao Yongzhong warned, "Feng Guolun has only one daughter. If something happens and it traces back to us, our family would be finished."

Liao Shiqi shuddered, then let out a long sigh, which was a reason he didn’t dare use force against Feng Lishu.

"But your idea does hold merit; after all, Feng Lishu is a girl, and reputation is key. Moreover, Feng Guolun isn’t dissatisfied with you. If something happens and you are on the righteous side, he can only grudgingly accept it."

"I’ll help you think it over," Liao Yongzhong calmly said, "By the way, I remember your power plant is currently recruiting, isn’t it?"

"Yes, for apprentice electricians, temp jobs," Liao Shiqi responded.

"Aren’t there any office or support roles being hired?" Liao Yongzhong asked.

"It’s all nepotism, no need to hire people," Liao Shiqi said.

"Not even for temp work?"

Liao Shiqi was taken aback by the question, "Dad, why? Is someone asking you to help them get a temp job at the power plant?"

"A girl from a distant relative’s family," Liao Yongzhong replied, "The Gomei Committee doesn’t have a recruitment quota this year, so I asked you."

"I remember the Department Store is hiring temps," Liao Shiqi mentioned, "I’m in charge of office supplies and benefits procurement at the power plant, heard Director Zhou of the Department Store mentioning it a few days ago, should I ask about it?"

"Alright," Liao Yongzhong nodded.

"Dad, which relatives of ours?"

"No need to ask about that, even if I told you, you wouldn’t know."

...

On the bus back to Tongxian Commune, Liu Molin and Liu Mohe were beaming, carrying a bag of fruit candies and two bags of peach cakes. They unexpectedly bumped into someone and not only got a free meal but also received so many nice things.