Xie Sui reviewed all the details. Even if it wasn't foolproof, unless he was incredibly unlucky, he would have no problem keeping the money.
Even if the matter was exposed, he could just return it. What he lacked now was capital. With sufficient capital, this hundred thousand yuan could turn into a million by the end of the year at the latest.
"If they find out, we'll just return it. I'll report them for their misconduct, and would they really punish me? It's alright, wife, you don't need to worry. The most important thing for us now is to make money, make money.
We need to hurry with the foot-wrapping pants and T-shirts. Our own affairs haven't been handled yet, and we're getting bogged down by these trivial matters."
Lin Wanwan felt more at ease. Xie Sui was quite thorough now, and she wouldn't be so pedantic as to force him to hand over the money, which Xie Sui had risked his life to obtain.
"Okay, we'll do as you say."
Xie Sui smiled, "I knew you were the best, Wanwan."
A night passed, with some rejoicing and some worrying. Xie Sui got up early and looked at Xu Donglai's room with envy. That guy must not have slept a wink all night. How many times could he have...
However, as a man, it was his wedding night. It usually didn't last long. The more nervous he was, the less it would work. Perhaps nothing even happened?
If the quality wasn't good, he could make up for it with quantity.
"What are you staring at their window for?"
Lin Wanwan got up and saw him holding his toothbrush cup, smiling lewdly.
"Nothing. I was thinking we won't make breakfast for them. Do you think they'll be up? Let's just have lunch."
Lin Wanwan blushed. It was their wedding night, of course, they would be in each other's arms.
"That's thoughtful of you. I'll go make breakfast. After eating, we'll get down to business. I wonder how our child is doing at home. Do you think they miss me!"
Lin Wanwan was anxious after not seeing her child for a few days.
Xie Sui grumbled, "If only you thought of me this way sometimes."
He got up and stopped her. "Don't bother. I'll go buy something back. We're leaving today. What right do guests have to serve a family every meal?"
Their conversation woke Yu Lili. "Oh dear," she exclaimed, quickly pushing Xu Donglai up. "It's so late, get up quickly. Lin Jie and Xie Ge are already up. I'll go make them breakfast."
"Sleep a little longer, I'm exhausted."
"They are guests, don't be like that. You deserve to be tired, I told you not to, but you insisted. You're so annoying."
Xu Donglai became more awake and chuckled, "You say you hate it, but you seem to enjoy it. It means I served you well. Xie Ge should go home; you're disturbing our sleep."
Yu Lili blushed and hit him again. "Do you have any conscience? If it weren't for Xie Ge, we'd be unfortunate lovers. Xie Ge is our benefactor and matchmaker from now on."
The two put on their clothes and walked out. Xie Sui and Xu Donglai returned with breakfast. At that time, there were no plastic bags. People carried basins and small baskets to bring things back. Regardless of what they bought, they had to bring their own tools, which was quite inconvenient.
"Oh, you're up? I didn't buy breakfast for you two. I thought you wouldn't be up until noon."
Xu Donglai, thick-skinned, said, "If it weren't for hosting you, I wouldn't want to get up. Let Yingying buy some more."
Yu Lili nudged him, and the blush that had faded from her face instantly returned. Lin Wanwan, with a fond smile, served breakfast, and they all ate together.
"Xie Ge, didn't you say you were going to the garment factory to order clothes? Lili is familiar with this matter; she's a seamstress at the garment factory and a skilled tailor.
However, I'm worried if we go to the garment factory now, my mother-in-law might beat us to death."
Xie Sui replied, "There can't be only one garment factory in the city, right? We can go to another one. As long as we're familiar with the process and know the prices, we'll be helping.
We'll just make foot-wrapping pants and T-shirts. Any garment factory can make them; there's no technical difficulty involved."
"You want foot-wrapping pants?"
Yu Lili said, "It might be difficult to find them, as the fabric is in short supply. The city can't meet the demand, so they definitely won't wholesale them to you for resale."
"Ah, you can't buy something even if you have money?"
Xie Sui overlooked the fact that resources were not abundant in this era, and many things couldn't be bought just because one wanted them. This elastic fabric was the latest material, very much in demand, and even had to be imported, making it very expensive.
In his previous life, such fabric would have been considered scrap.
This was a problem. Would they have to make a trip for nothing?
Just then, there was a knock on the door. Xu Donglai went to open it and was surprised. "Director Li, why are you here? Please, come in."
It turned out to be Director Li of the steel plant, along with two deputy directors, a union official, the head of the women's federation, a secretary, and the head of logistics. The small courtyard was immediately crowded.
Xie Sui frowned. These were all bureaucratic officials. What was the point of visiting the Xu family now?
"Donglai, Director Wang's matter has been investigated. The factory deeply regrets the departure of your parents. The factory has now decided to handle it as a work-related injury. Their funeral expenses and compensation will be paid to you."
Xu Donglai's eyes welled up with tears. His family had finally been cleared of suspicion and would have a better life.
Xie Sui walked over to him and said, "Director, may I say a few words?"
Director Li looked at Xie Sui, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes. "You are the one who reported Wang Fugui, right? Your surname is Xie? I've heard of you. It's commendable for a young person to act with righteousness."
Xie Sui waved his hand. "It was the right thing to do. To clarify, I didn't report Director Wang; I reported a wanted criminal. Wang Fugui was extorted by them, which is how his scheme was exposed.
I have no connection to your factory, so I wouldn't bother reporting a workshop director.
Let's not talk about that. Xu Donglai is my brother; everyone knows that. I don't think just compensating him for his parents' expenses is appropriate.
What kind of life has the Xu family endured during this period? The grievances Donglai suffered in the detention center, the loss of reputation, and the fact that two children were almost sold off by cruel relatives, and a family almost fell apart – this cannot be compensated with just that amount of money."
The head of the women's federation said, "Their relatives were vicious, but it has nothing to do with the factory..."
"Are you the head of the women's federation? I ask you, with two children at home with no one to rely on, what did you do? In your position, shouldn't you be taking care of women and children? If the factory had looked after the children, would their relatives have given them away?
Do you consider this a serious dereliction of duty? Saying such things, you are not fit to hold this position."
Xu Donglai's expression also turned grim. Initially, he felt an instinctive reverence for the factory leadership, making him very respectful. However, the condescending attitude of the leaders made Xu Donglai calm down.
The head of the women's federation said angrily, "On what authority are you speaking? This is a matter between the factory and the Xu family. The factory leaders have personally come to offer condolences; what more do you want?"