901 Leaving the Factory
Qiao Yu walked back to the dormitory in a daze. She did not know what she had done to offend the Xia family. Why did the Xia family want to chase her away?
At this moment, it suddenly struck Qiao Yu that Qiao Mei was likely the one behind this! The Xia family must have told Qiao Mei that she was here, and that made Qiao Mei unhappy enough to ask the Xia family to think of a way to fire her.
It was all Qiao Mei’s fault!
“Qiao Yu, did you offend your relatives? What have you done?” one of the older women in the dormitory asked.
“That’s right. Why don’t you just eat humble pie and go plead with your relatives?” another older woman said.
Everyone thought that Qiao Yu had been going on blind dates during that period when she went out often. Qiao Yu must not have liked the arrangements made by her relatives or she might even have offended someone. That was why her relatives wanted to take her down a notch.
The women in the dormitory still did not dare to speak too harshly. After all, Qiao Yu and her relatives were still related by blood. The moment this issue blew over, Qiao Yu might still be of help to them.
“Maybe they have arranged a better job for Qiao Yu!” said the older woman from the upper bunk.
Qiao Yu smiled and did not say anything. Others might not know what was going on, but she knew very well that this matter was definitely related to Qiao Mei.
Before Qiao Yu could think further, the dormitory manager brought a middle-aged woman to their room. The manager’s attitude had undergone a 180-degree change. Back then, when she found out that Qiao Yu was recommended by the factory director, she had respectfully brought Qiao Yu around to view all the rooms until Qiao Yu found a bed she was satisfied with.
“You, move out quickly. This spot will be hers from now on,” the manager said as she pointed at the middle-aged woman beside her.
“What? You want me to leave now! It’s already dark. Can I leave tomorrow morning?” Qiao Yu pleaded.
The manager said firmly, “No, this is an instruction from the higher-ups. You have to move out immediately. We don’t have any spare space here. Where can she stay if you don’t leave?”
Seeing that there was no room for negotiation at all, Qiao Yu reluctantly started to pack her things. She did not have many things and could fit them all in a cloth bag. The bedsheet and blanket were all provided by the factory and the bedding belonged to the dormitory. All these things did not belong to her. After packing up, Qiao Yu left in a sorry state.
None of the women in the dormitory sent Qiao Yu off. As soon as Qiao Yu left, laughter could be heard coming from the dormitory, especially from the older woman in the lower bunk. She was overjoyed that no one would borrow clothes from her anymore.
Qiao Yu carried the big bag on her back and walked away from the factory. Along the way, many people looked at her strangely. They were all waiting to see what would happen next.
Su Yang already knew that Qiao Yu was leaving and had been waiting at the entrance of the factory. When he saw Qiao Yu, he waved his hands and shouted, “Xiao Yu! I’m here! Where are you going!”
Qiao Yu quickly walked forward, wanting to avoid Su Yang. He stopped her and said, “Why are you avoiding me? It’s already so late. Where are you going?”
He knew where Qiao Yu’s relatives lived. Qiao Yu had previously told him herself. That place was very far from here and she would only be able to reach that location late at night if she took the bus. Instead of going to such a far place, she might as well go to his house! Not only was his house close by, it would also bring them closer.
Back when Qiao Yu’s relatives were backing her up, she was like a woman with a noble status. If he married her, he would also have wealth and status!
At this moment, even if Qiao Yu had lost her relatives’ support, she was still a woman. He could marry her and make her his wife. Su Yang also knew what kind of reputation he had. Girls from good families would not like him at all. Therefore, he was not picky at all. If he helped Qiao Yu when she was down, then he could easily make her his woman!
Qiao Yu could also tell what Su Yang was thinking. She said stubbornly, “I’m going to go and stay with my relatives.”
Back when she came to the capital and was penniless, the Xia family had found a place for her to stay. Even if she could not enter the Xia family’s house, she could at least get access to a nicer guest house. Having a place to stay was the most important thing.
Su Yang said warmly, “Then I’ll send you there! You have so much luggage, let me help you!”
Qiao Yu did not reject his gesture. It was a good opportunity for Su Yang to see how rich her relatives were.