The mother of the era is reborn to support her cannon fodder children!

Chapter 358 "Taked Half of His Heart"

"What?" Wang Ju grabbed Lin Zhao's hand, her eyes brighter than the lights above her head.

Lin Zhao met her eyes, which flickered with a small flame, ready to strike.

Even the most docile person will get angry when faced with injustice.

This version of Aju is dazzling.

"I have a camera, don't I..." Lin Zhao's eyes flashed, and the corners of his mouth turned up, revealing a scheming smile. "I'll go and take pictures of his shameful deeds. Once I have the evidence, I'm not afraid of not being able to handle him."

Wang Ju's eyes lit up, and her dejected face brightened. "That's a good idea."

He frowned again, as if thinking of something.

“I publicly exposed their shameful deeds, so they probably won’t see each other again. If they don’t see each other, we won’t be able to capture their shameful behavior on camera.”

Lin Zhao's voice was soft, "How do you know you can't get a picture if you don't try? How can someone who's cheating resist?"

"Then...shall we give it a try?" Wang Ju asked expectantly.

"Give it a try." Lin Zhao pursed her moist lips and nodded at her.

Aju is her friend, and she introduced her older brother to his job. She always saves a good portion for herself. If Aju is bullied, she's determined to stand up for her!
She clearly has a boyfriend, yet she dares to pretend to be an elite and deceive innocent girls; she deserves to be taught a lesson.

As for how to handle the photos after they are taken, that's a matter for the Wang family father and daughter; Lin Zhao will not interfere.

"Zhao Zhao, you're so kind." Wang Ju's gentle gaze fell on Lin Zhao. "Now that you're here, I suddenly feel that being pointed at and scolded by everyone isn't so scary."

"There's nothing to be afraid of anyway. Just get rid of the troublemakers," Lin Zhao said calmly. "You don't eat the food of your neighbors, so if anyone complains, just talk back. If you don't dare to talk back, tell your uncle. Your uncle is the factory manager, and I have plenty of ways to make them suffer."

She looked at Wang Ju earnestly and said, "Ju, you should borrow help when you can, don't wrong yourself."

Wang Ju's nose felt sore.

She felt a pang of sadness these past two days, unable to muster the energy to do anything, constantly questioning herself—could she have really misjudged? Was her act of running away from the wedding too extreme...?
"Zhao Zhao..."

The moment the soft, moving words left her lips, Wang Ju clutched her stomach, bent over slightly, and her lips turned as white as paper in an instant.

"Aju?" Lin Zhao immediately realized something was wrong, slid off the sofa, and half-squatted down to look at her face.

Wang Ju looked pained. "It hurts, my stomach hurts."

Lin Zhao quickly stood up and called to Factory Director Wang, "Uncle Wang, Aju has a stomachache."

Factory Director Wang kept a close eye on the activity in the living room. Upon hearing Lin Zhao's shout, he immediately came out and said, "Is she hungry? I'll go get some porridge."

Lin Zhao bought sesame candy for the children at home, took it out, and told Wang Ju to eat it quickly to have a few bites first.

Wang Ju didn't stand on ceremony; clutching her stomach, she ate several pieces in a row.

Pain relief.

She thanked Lin Zhao, "I feel much better, thank you."

"You secretly went on a hunger strike at home?" Lin Zhao stared at her.

Wang Ju looked away, her face showing guilt.

In a muffled voice, he said, "I'm not on a hunger strike, I just have no appetite."

"Even if you don't have an appetite, you should still eat something. You know your stomach isn't good, and you can't skip meals if you don't have a good stomach," Lin Zhao said gently.

Wang Ju looked up at her and caught the concern in Zhao Zhao's eyes. Her heart stirred slightly. "It won't happen again."

"Ah."

……

Over the next few days, Lin Zhao and Wang Ju took on a new job—secret agents in the inner quarters of a mansion, specifically to keep an eye on Wang Ju's fiancé.

As Wang Ju said, this person was exposed on the spot, and his chest was filled with a strong sense of guilt. He was very honest, went to get off work and left work on time, and didn't go anywhere.

It wasn't without its gains; Lin Zhao discovered that someone else was eyeing that scumbag.

Upon further investigation, it turned out to be Factory Director Wang.

Wang Ju was stunned, and said in an almost disbelieving tone, "Zhao Zhao, does this mean that Dad believes I didn't see wrong?"

Lin Zhao looked at her and said, "Yes, you are your uncle's daughter, of course he believes you, and that person is the proof."

“I thought…I thought Dad didn’t believe me.” Wang Ju’s nose tingled with tears.

Lin Zhao saw through her thoughts and sighed softly.

Neither the father nor the daughter had mouths, no wonder there was such a deep misunderstanding.

"Don't you and your uncle usually talk?"

Wang Ju said, "He does talk, but not much. My dad is busy with work, he leaves early and doesn't come back until late at night, so he's gradually stopped talking so much."

Lin Zhao had nothing to say.

This isn't just Aju's problem; Director Wang also has serious issues. For example, he sent people to keep an eye on that scumbag but didn't tell Aju a single thing, making her think he didn't trust her...

Why is it taking so much effort when it should only be a few words?
"Aju, go back and talk to your uncle about today's events. See how to handle it. If you need to borrow the camera, just say so."

Wang Ju was silent for a moment, then nodded.

……

"You're keeping an eye on him too?" Factory Director Wang was quite surprised to hear that his daughter and her friend were also keeping an eye on his former son-in-law.

Wang Ju was embarrassed for a few seconds, then nodded and said seriously, "I asked Zhao Zhao to help me find the evidence."

"Your new friend is a good one," said Factory Director Wang.

Wang Ju smiled, her eyes brightening, and she said proudly, "Zhao Zhao is exceptionally good. She's my best friend, unlike ordinary friends."

Factory Director Wang hadn't seen his daughter laugh like this in a long time. His deep eyes softened with a gentle smile as he looked at her.

"If you think it's good, then use it properly."

Aju rarely makes such a good friend, and he is very happy for his daughter.

"Hmm." Wang Ju responded. This was her first time in Director Wang's office since she started working. When she saw the cushion on the wooden chair, her eyes softened. It was a back support she had made herself when she was fourteen, a gift for her father.

Because he has a daughter, Director Wang always keeps candy in his office. He opened the cabinet, took out a plate of candy, and offered it to Aju, saying, "Aju, you and your friend shouldn't get involved in that matter. I'll have someone investigate. It's too dangerous for you two young girls to slip up."

Wang Ju obediently agreed, her voice very soft, "Zhao Zhao said if I need a camera, I should tell her, and she'll lend it to me."

These days, apart from newspaper reporters, very few people own a camera. Director Wang never expected that Lin Zhao would be willing to lend out his precious camera.

"It would be even better if she had a camera. I'll borrow it, pay for the rental, and give her a few more batteries and rolls of film when it's over."

“Okay, I’ll borrow it tomorrow,” Wang Ju said.

Factory Director Wang asked, "Is your stomach hurting anymore?"

Wang Ju felt uneasy thinking about how she had made herself so hungry that her stomach ached, and quickly said, "It's better now!"

Factory Director Wang knew his daughter was easily embarrassed, so he didn't bring it up again and changed the subject, saying, "Is anyone still gossiping about you?"

After hearing those unpleasant words, he organized a discipline study session, and several people went on stage to make self-criticisms. After that, the atmosphere in the family dormitory improved a lot.

“…That’s all,” Wang Ju said. She didn’t have many friends in the family dormitory and didn’t go out in groups, so even if people gossiped about her, she wouldn’t know.

"I don't know = no." "That's good." Factory Director Wang couldn't help but remind him, "Tell me if anything's bothering you. You're my only child, more important than work."

Wang Juzhen remained where she was.

Ever since she was fifteen, when she overheard her grandmother telling her to stay in her hometown, get married in two years, and have her father remarry and have another son to carry on the family line... her heart was filled with panic. She locked herself in a cage, afraid to go out, and refused to confide in her father anymore, for fear of being let down.

“Dad…” Wang Ju’s lips trembled slightly, and her eyes misted over.

"Are you crying?" Factory Director Wang handed her a piece of paper. "You're such a big girl, why are your eyes filled with tears?"

Wang Ju took the paper, pressed it to the corner of her eye, lowered her head, and said, "Dad, I don't want to get married. I want to find a son-in-law who will live with my family."

Factory Director Wang was taken aback. "Why are you suddenly thinking about finding a son-in-law to live with you?"

Wang Ju said, "It didn't just suddenly appear; it's been there for a long time. I used to be afraid that Dad would dislike me, so..."

"Nonsense!" Factory Director Wang's face darkened, looking unusually serious. "How could I despise you? You are my and your mother's only child. I promised your mother that I would raise you and see you marry into a good family. I wish you could stay under my watchful eye forever. How could I despise you?!"

He and his wife were college classmates. From campus to marriage, they were comrades-in-arms and soulmates. His wife left, taking half of his heart with her.

The remaining half was on their crystals.

"I was overthinking it..." Wang Ju whispered.

"You're overthinking it. I've been too busy with work to notice your little brain wandering around." Director Wang's expression was both helpless and indulgent.

"You want to find a son-in-law to live with you? I think that's fine, as long as you're happy."

Before he finished speaking, he continued, "The selection must be approved by me and verified from multiple sources before a decision is made."

If another engagement is called off, he'll be so angry he'll die suddenly.

"Okay." Wang Ju's smile was extremely bright at the thought of not having to marry into another family.

The next day, Lin Zhao learned of this.

"Having someone marry into your family is a good idea. There are no in-laws or conflicts between sisters-in-law. You can sleep in as late as you want and eat whatever you want in your own home... It's much more comfortable than getting married, provided you find someone with good character."

"Akiku, take your time searching."

She didn't really trust the judgment of the Wang family father and daughter.

Factory Director Wang: "..."

“Hmm, I’m not in a hurry,” Wang Ju said, leaning her head toward Lin Zhao with a sincere smile. “Zhao Zhao, you said it yourself. I have a high level of education, a good job, and I’m pretty. I have a high starting point and am qualified to be picky.”

Because of Lin Zhao's frequent praise, Wang Ju's confidence gradually built up, and she stopped underestimating herself.

"And Uncle Wang, your father is a powerful factory manager, and you are his only daughter. You're incredibly privileged. A factory manager's daughter, you can't be too picky about her." Lin Zhao's clear and bright eyes were full of encouragement.

Wang Ju puffed out her chest and held her head high, feigning pride, "That's right, I've never seen any woman in the whole county with such outstanding qualities as me."

After saying that, he couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"That's the right way to think. You're good enough for anyone," Lin Zhao continued to coax.

Which factory manager's daughter is so low-key, humble, and shy? Only Aju could be.

Wang Ju was in an exceptionally good mood every time she talked to Lin Zhao, unable to recall any unhappy things, only feeling relaxed.

Remembering the important matter, she said, "Zhaozhao, I've talked to my dad about that. He needs to borrow your camera. He said he'll charge a rental fee, and then he'll get a few more sheets of batteries and film when he's done using it."

Lin Zhao knew the Wang family wasn't short of money, so she didn't stand on ceremony and simply said, "Sure, then we don't need to buy any."

"Zhao Zhao, I'm coming to visit you for the New Year." Wang Ju took Lin Zhao's arm and gently shook it a few times.

She looked at Lin Zhao with her bright black eyes and whispered, "I wanted to go last year, but I was afraid that you didn't consider me a friend and that it would be too abrupt to come directly to your door, so I didn't go."

Lin Zhao still remembered that Aju gave her a pair of gloves as a New Year's gift last year, and of course, she returned the favor with a gift.

“…You’re overthinking things.” Lin Zhao glanced at her. “I’m so bored at home. If you come over, I’ll be happy. I won’t feel awkward at all.”

Wang Ju chuckled, "I'll definitely come this year; I haven't been to your house yet."

“Why didn’t I go? My home in the county is also my home,” Lin Zhao said.

……

The investigation into Wang Ju's ex-fiancé was handed over to Factory Director Wang, and Lin Zhao didn't get involved anymore. It wasn't until half a month later that he learned about the progress of the matter from Wang Ju.

Her scumbag ex-fiancé was indeed cautious and behaved himself for a long time. After a month or so, he figured that the Wang family hadn't made any moves and must have backed down, so he went to his lover.

What he didn't know was that Director Wang's men had been following him all along, and if he made a move, he was sure to be caught.

When the photos were developed, Director Wang saw two grown men embracing and kissing intimately, and he felt unwell, his stomach churning.

His Aju was wronged.

It must have been disgusting to see it back then!

Knowing that the family was still arranging marriages for that "Rabbit God" (a derogatory term for a man who marries a woman), Director Wang's eyes turned cold. Wasn't this a case of marriage fraud? He couldn't stand it, so he reported the family.

The matter quickly spread.

The people in the factory's residential building immediately found out that the young man who was engaged to Wang Ju had an ambiguous relationship with a man.
A group of people nearly dropped their jaws, their hearts ablaze with gossip. In a short time, all the mud that Rabbit Lord's family had thrown at Wang Ju was thrown back at them.

This is strange; several large factories in the area are talking about it, and his family's reputation is completely ruined.

"That's great!" Lin Zhao said with particular emphasis. "It's good that it's out. Once it's out, he won't mess with other girls anymore."

Wang Ju nodded, "Yes. Originally, my dad was wondering whether to make a big fuss about it, since he knew that family was trying to deceive other women. My dad said that family was rotten to the core, so... that's how things turned out."

She frowned. "I never expected that family to be like this. I've been there before, and they were all such nice people. How come they seem... to have suddenly turned rotten?"

Lin Zhao said, "You can know a person's face but not their heart; they might be good at acting."

“A family of actors. It’s a good thing you didn’t marry into them, or you would have been torn to pieces.”

Wang Ju was still shaken. "Yes, I almost walked into the lion's den."

……

With Wang Ju's matter settled, Uncle Song returned from the provincial capital.

Upon learning the news, Lin Zhao went to the door immediately, and didn't forget to bring Yuan Xiang with him.

Yuan Xiang married into the county, so she should have a good relationship with the Song family.

Uncle Song is recovering very well. He can move his arm a little. Not only that, he can also feel something is wrong.

His hand wasn't fully healed, and he couldn't explain the abnormality. He didn't tell anyone for the time being, and just studied it quietly on his own.

"Dong Dong Dong!!!"

There was a knock on the door from the outside.

A familiar, clear voice came in.

"Uncle, Uncle, it's me, Zhao Zhao. Xiang Xiang and I have come to see you. Open the door quickly, the things are so heavy!" Lin Zhao stood on tiptoe to look into the house and called out loudly.

Aunt Song put down the clothes she was tidying and hurried over to open the door.

"Zhaozhao and Xiangxiang are here. You two are quite well-informed. Come in quickly, your uncle and I brought you some things."

(End of this chapter)