Not long after, Yan Bugui hurried toward Xushu’s home, carrying the cleaned fish trimmings in his hands.
The two sat inside, chatting idly about mundane daily trifles, their laughter echoing through the room from time to time. Finally, Yan Bugui stood up, satisfied, and took a leisurely stroll home. He had gained quite a lot from this trip; the fish head and offal were enough to improve his family’s meals for several days, allowing them to enjoy a bit of meat. Yan Bugui felt truly jubilant, unable to hide the smile on his face. He knew full well why Xushu’s attitude toward him had shifted. However, he had always lived by the motto: "Eat all you want, wear all you want, but if you don't calculate, you'll end up in poverty." Since there were perks to be had, he was more than happy to take them. As for whether Xushu might ask him for favors later, that would depend on whether the rewards were sufficient; he certainly wouldn’t exert effort for nothing.
On the other side, Xushu had his own plans. He was no fool and wasn't naive enough to believe that these small gestures could completely win someone over. His goal was clear: to use these interactions to improve his relationship with those around him. Afterward, he would rely on his dimension to gain a firm footing and rise step-by-step at the Rolling Mill. As long as his status at the mill surpassed that of Yi Zhonghai, the next time he faced a mess like the one before, those people would have to weigh carefully whether they cou…
Chapter 36