80s Wife is Sweet and Sassy - Chapter 528

80s Wife is Sweet and Sassy 
Chapter 528 – The moment to fulfill the promise (1) 

Translator : Moon Lee
Editor : Tea
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In less than half an hour, the news that Gu Ye had sold ten machine tools spread like wildfire throughout the factory, and even reached the residential quarters.

At home, Chu Qiao was still uneasy, worried that Gu Ye had caused trouble outside, and wondering whether to go out to ask around when she heard Xuan Hongxia’s booming voice.

“Xiao Chu, your Chief Gu sold the machine tools!”

Xuan Hongxia dashed in, overjoyed, to deliver the good news. 

She yelled out before she even reached the door, loud enough for the entire building to hear.

“Xiao Chu, good news, big news! Your Chief Gu has sold the machine tools! He really sold them!”

Xuan Hongxia, panting from her run, grasped the doorframe and spoke breathlessly. Her plump face was filled with excitement. 

After five long years, they had finally sold some. 

For the workers of the machine tool factory, this news is more exciting than the New Year.

“Sis Hongxia, is this true? Did he actually sell them? 

Chu Qiao tried to suppress her excitement,  fearing it might be fake news, and she didn’t want to celebrate too soon.

“Truer than gold! Ten units sold, shipping tomorrow, and the deposit is already in hand!”

Xuan Hongxia nodded enthusiastically, crossing her fingers into a triumphant ‘X’ gesture. Her trembling hands mirrored the excitement in her heart. 

-Chinese gesture for number 

“Xiao Chu, your Chief Gu is amazing, he sold ten at once! Let’s see if those people have the  audacity to gossip now.” 

Xuan Hongxia was genuinely happy for Chu Qiao and her husband, and for the factory as well.

Although it was an iron rice bowl job* where you got paid regardless of how much you worked, she still hoped the factory would thrive. 

*Iron rice bowl (铁饭碗): State-owned firms offer lifelong job security.

That way, people would be motivated to work. Workers simply slacked off during work hours and bolted like thieves when the shift ended, with no feeling of purpose. 

Chu Qiao’s smile suddenly froze. 

Her heart skipped a beat, ten units?

She suddenly realized why Gu Ye said those unusual comments that morning.

Her heartbeat quickened, and her face flushed involuntarily. 

This was too fast! 

In her previous life, they could only sell them in the winter, but now it was only October. How did this happen ahead of schedule?

What should she do right now?

Was she really going to have to consummate their marriage tonight?

Her mind went into a fluster, her cheeks growing redder and redder. 

She didn’t even hear what Xuan Hongxia was saying anymore. 

It was nearly five o’clock, the sky would be dark soon. What should she do?

“Xiao Chu, Xiao Chu… why is your face so red?”

Xuan Hongxia called her several times before Chu Qiao came back to her senses and noticed the other woman’s suspicious look. 

Feeling guilty, she fanned herself with her hand, “It’s…… a bit stuffy today.”

“Really? I think it’s fine, not too hot or cold, just right.”

Xuan Hongxia touched her forehead in concern, her body temperature was normal, so she relaxed. 

Thinking it must have been the weather, she happily brought the topic back to the machine tools. 

“Now we can really hold our heads high, let’s see those people try to talk down to us. Oh, right, Xiao Chu, don’t forget about that last bet, the ten yuan stuff. You cannot let them off!”

That reminder jogged Chu Qiao’s memory. 

Last month at the market, while shopping for vegetables, she had a bet with a few housewives whether Gu Ye could sell a machine tool within three months. The wager was ten yuan.

“Sis, can you recall exactly who they were? I can’t remember clearly.”

“Don’t worry, I remember. Just let me know when you’re ready, and I’ll help you bring it up,” Xuan Hongxia said warmly.

Chu Qiao smiled. 

“In a few days, then we’ll use the money to make something delicious.”

“Deal!” 

Xuan Hongxia let out a hearty laugh. 

She simply admired Chu Qiao’s directness, as opposed to certain women who clearly desired something but pretended to be restrained, behaving as if they didn’t want it, which only made Xuan Hongxia want to punch them.

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