Jiang Cheng collected his thoughts and said, "We’re planning to leave on the sixth, it’ll be about a month."

Grandma Shen immediately understood why Jiang Cheng wanted to register the marriage today.

This was to reassure Shen Que.

After all, Jiang Cheng really spent too little time at home.

"I might also be going to Beijing."

Shen Que suddenly spoke, and Jiang Cheng was a little surprised, followed by happiness.

Couple, on a business-paid trip?

Shen Que looked at Jiang Cheng, whose eyes were shining, and shook his head with a smile, "Not as early as you, I can’t reimburse you."

"But I can privately cover your expenses."

Jiang Cheng immediately put on a serious face and lectured, "Spend wisely, save wisely. If I’m invited to Beijing and you pay, wouldn’t it make others lose face."

"I’m telling you, at this time, you must show the fine quality of modesty and give others like Director Leng a chance."

Shen Que nodded cooperatively, appearing to be educated.

"You’re right, I can’t hinder others from progressing."

"Exactly! That’s what I meant."

The two of them were in sync, and Shen Xing had a premonition: this couple, invincible in the future!

And he would be the "invincible" brother!

After the family chatted for a while, Jiang Cheng returned next door.

There was just too much to prepare, time was tight and the tasks were heavy.

Shen Que didn’t interrupt her, as he also had a lot to do.

Everyone was busy with their own affairs, and went to sleep when it got dark.

A little after two in the morning, the door of the courtyard was being banged on.

Shen Que, being the most alert, was the first to get up and see who was there.

Before the door even opened, he heard someone outside shouting, "Director—the factory’s on fire!"

Shen Que sped up and opened the door, and there was an employee from the factory outside.

"Director, the factory is on fire!"

Shen Que didn’t even have time to put on a coat, and pushed his bicycle towards the machine factory.

By the time the awakened Grandma Shen came out, the outside was already empty. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

However, the neighbors who heard it knew about the factory fire.

Unnerved, she nearly collapsed.

How could there be a fire?

Next door, Jiang Cheng also heard the commotion and came over, and with Shen Yue, helped Grandma Shen sit down.

"Grandma Shen, don’t worry, Shen Que will be fine."

"I’ll go back and get my coat, and you organize Shen Que’s clothes, I’ll take them to him and check the situation."

Jiang Cheng gave Grandma Shen things to do, and she nodded with a shiver, forcing herself to stand up to do it.

Jiang Cheng also didn’t waste time, went back next door to change clothes.

When she came back, Li Chunxiang and Sun Aiguo were already dressed, along with other strong men from the courtyard.

"Jiang Cheng, we’re going with you."

"Yes, more people means more help."

Armed with various water containers, Jiang Cheng was filled with gratitude, "Thank you!"

Not much was said, under Jiang Cheng’s lead, the fire brigade from the courtyard set off quickly.

They were running all the way there.

In the dark winter night, the orange flames were particularly striking.

By the time Jiang Cheng and others arrived, the fire was already more than half extinguished.

But since they were here, everyone pitched in to help.

In just a few minutes, the last of the flames were put out, and the fire brigade was not even needed.

The people from the factory’s residential area were enough.

However, Shen Que immediately took control of the scene, forbidding anyone to enter the fire area until the fire brigade came to inspect.

It was essential to determine why the fire started.

Seeing Shen Que busy, Jiang Cheng refrained from going over to interrupt; this was his domain.

She handed Shen Que’s clothes to his secretary and took the courtyard people back home.

Once back, Jiang Cheng thanked everyone one by one, but they all said not to worry about it.

Jiang Cheng’s efforts to bring in manual work for the entire street had provided many families with extra meals.

They remembered it well.

After helping, everyone went back to their homes, and Jiang Cheng returned to the Shen household, updating Grandma Shen.

"Rest assured, Shen Que will get to the bottom of it."

Grandma Shen, distracted and worried, asked, "Will this implicate Shen Que? After all, he’s the director."

Jiang Cheng thought for a moment.

"No, Shen Que wouldn’t leave any fire hazards, especially with the upcoming New Year allowing small firecrackers; he’d be even more cautious."

"So, his decisions weren’t wrong. I guess it’s either an accident or intentional."

"We’ll know when the investigation concludes."

After hearing that, Grandma Shen finally felt a bit relieved.

With not much time left until dawn, Grandma Shen decided to cook some porridge for everyone to have a bite.

The whole day passed without Shen Que returning.

On the fifth day of the new year, Shen Que still hadn’t returned, but the courtyard was once again abuzz.

The old lady from the Lin family privately said that Jiang Cheng’s life was unlucky; as soon as she registered the marriage with Shen Que, something happened on Shen Que’s side.

Before getting the registration, everything was fine.

In short, it’s Jiang Cheng’s fault.

No sooner had the old lady from the Lin family said this, in less than half an hour, Grandma Shen knew.

When it came to gossip queens of the courtyard, no one outmatched Grandma Shen.

Grandma Shen grabbed a shoehorn and headed over.

At the doorway of the Lin family’s side-room, Grandma Shen didn’t curse, she rushed over to the old lady from the Lin family, swinging the shoehorn hard.

"You vile-hearted thing, can’t stand to see us doing well!"

"Is my Jiang Cheng someone you can insult? Without Jiang Cheng, my Shen Que’s leg wouldn’t have healed!"

Grandma Shen presented a compelling argument.

The old lady from the Lin family wanted to fight back, but with Granny Sun and Aunt Li glaring from the side, she had no choice but to shout, "It must be! If not, how could it be such a coincidence that you just registered, and a fire happened right after!"

"If it’s not Jiang Cheng’s tough fate, then what is it?"

"Tough fate? Why are you still alive then?"

Jiang Cheng came in.

Firs,t she pulled Grandma Shen aside, then looked at the old lady from the Lin family and said, "It really is different now, daring to talk about tough fate, not afraid of promoting superstitions?"

The old lady from the Lin family felt a bit scared hearing that, thinking with firecrackers allowed, maybe it was okay?

Jiang Cheng chuckled coldly.

"Lack the guts yet insist on charging forward, old and dumb."

"I don’t want to waste words with you, I just want to ask if all of you in the Lin family think the same?"

Jiang Cheng’s gaze shifted to the other members of the Lin family.

Lin Jiaojiao was the first to step forward, dismissively saying, "I just live here, it has nothing to do with me."

Mr. Lin had long seen clearly that they couldn’t outdo Jiang Cheng.

So, pulling his mother’s arm, he said, "My mom’s mind isn’t right, don’t bother with her."

"Yes, yes, my mother-in-law has long been foolish."

Mrs. Lin also gave in, leaving the old lady completely isolated.

She wanted to speak, but being held by Mr. and Mrs. Lin, she didn’t dare utter another word.

Seeing this, Jiang Cheng, supporting Grandma Shen’s arm, said, "Let’s go."

Grandma Shen snorted at the old lady, raising the shoehorn, "Dare talk nonsense again, and I’ll knock your teeth out!"

As Jiang Cheng and the others were about to leave, they had just stepped out of the courtyard when someone rushed in.

"Lin Chengyuan has been taken in!"