Chapter 89: Is Overthinking a Disease?

Lu Chuan had not yet properly appreciated his wife’s kindness when Fang Yuan, together with Father Lu, had already started sweeping the site for hazards. Any unsafe areas were being cleaned up completely.

The father and daughter-in-law discussed things as they went. “Dad, do you remember everything Lu Chuan said? Let us clean things up properly. It really comes in handy at critical moments.”

Father Lu did not have the heart to say that he had originally thought his son was just coaxing his daughter-in-law. Who knew it was actually a real inspection requirement. “Mm, the second one does have some brains.”

Fang Yuan said, “Compared to him, we are a bit narrow-minded.”

Lu Chuan, standing nearby, felt his face heat up. He simply took it as the two of them praising him.

Wuhu returned, his face full of excitement, with a large stack of safety helmets tied to the vehicle frame.

Before the vehicle had even stopped properly, he was already shouting excitedly at Lu Chuan. “Luck has arrived and nothing can stop it. There are no construction sites around here that just pass through and leave after one round. We are the only ones.”

Then he added, “Look, is this the safety helmet you were talking about? I personally spent money to buy a whole stack. From now on, everyone working here has to wear one.”

Wuhu was extremely excited. What incredible luck this was, their site had become known in the county. “Brother-in-law, from now on I will believe everything you say.”

This was the so-called, believing nonsense without hesitation.

Lu Chuan felt slightly embarrassed. “It is also luck.” Luck he had coaxed out of his wife.

Honestly, he was also sweating with lingering fear. There was a deadline in the contract. If the work had been suspended because of something like this, it would have become a mess of accounts.

If the deadline was enforced strictly, getting payment would become difficult.

This was also a lesson. In the future, when setting deadlines, he had to be even more careful.

Lu Chuan concluded, “Fifth Brother, treat your wife better and coax her more. Luck will come.”

His luck had come exactly this way.

Look at the way his wife looked at him now, it was completely different. Lu Chuan even straightened his back slightly.

Wuhu nodded along seriously, then suddenly came back to himself. “You mean you were coaxing Fang Yuan, right? I knew it, you were just coaxing her.”

But he had to admit it worked well. It really brought luck.

Wuhu said, “This actually works, we really struck it big.”

With each person holding a safety helmet, walking around the construction site suddenly made everything feel much more formal.

Wuhu said, “Do you think they will come again? If they do and see we are already prepared like this, they will definitely praise us again.”

Lu Chuan smiled helplessly. “Fifth Brother, do not hope they come.”

Wuhu laughed. “I am just excited. Luck is unstoppable. This time we are officially registered in the county.”

Wuhu added, “I heard that many construction sites that were suspended outside are now asking about us. A lot of skilled workers have already come looking for me.”

Lu Chuan understood as well. Everyone now knew their site was reliable, so work would keep coming, and recruiting workers would also be easier. “Fifth Brother, stay steady.”

Wuhu patted his chest. “Do not worry, I know what I am doing. This time, it is my turn to choose the workers.”

Lu Chuan just smiled.

His Fifth Brother really did have a capable mind, probably inherited from his mother-in-law.

Wuhu said, “Brother-in-law, with such a bright future ahead, why do you not stop going to school?”

Fang Yuan kicked Wuhu from behind. “Stop dragging him into nonsense. Which one is more important?”

Wuhu said quickly, “My mouth slipped. I was just trying to show how important brother-in-law is. Do you think I would really stop him from going to school?”

Lu Chuan pulled Fang Yuan along, his eyes not even on Wuhu. “That is not coaxing, you used the wrong word.”

Fang Yuan said casually, “As long as the meaning is fine, why be so picky?”

Lu Chuan said, “See, when have I ever been wrong? Did you not say you would listen to me? I am saying you cannot use the word ‘coaxing’ like that.”

Wuhu thought to himself, would my sister really give you face? That is just asking for trouble.

Then he heard Fang Yuan say with obvious dislike, “Then how should it be used? So troublesome.”

Lu Chuan directly took her hand. “Come, I will take you to check the dictionary. Whatever word you think is best, we will use that one.”

Then, under Wuhu’s stunned gaze, the young couple walked away.

Right in front of him, his brother-in-law had just “coaxed” his sister away. Wuhu was certain he had not used the wrong word. That really was coaxing her away.

Wuhu said, “This brother-in-law has some skills.”

Then he added, “Should I learn something too? If I had half his ability, I would have already coaxed my wife home.”

This matter passed, but Lu Chuan and Wuhu’s construction team became famous in the county. They no longer needed to look for work, as work came to them on its own.

Things had not even finished here when the next wave of projects was already being discussed.

Now Lu Chuan was running between two sites, negotiating new projects on one side, and instructing Wuhu on what to pay attention to on the other, waiting for this side to finish so the next could start immediately.

Fang Yuan was the happiest of all. Her mixer would never lack work again. That was all she cared about.

The difficult issue now was that Lu Chuan was about to go to school. With him gone, Wuhu would be managing everything alone, and the only one who could really help would be Fang Yuan.

Lu Chuan was slightly worried.

On top of that, in his excitement, Wuhu urged Lu Chuan to take on more projects while their reputation was strong. Work was coming easily now.

Lu Chuan firmly shook his head. “Fifth Brother, we only have this much ability right now. No matter how much money there is, we cannot earn it all. If you trust me, listen to me. We take it step by step and move steadily. Building our reputation is more important than anything else.”

Hearing the word “reputation,” Wuhu finally understood. This was exactly why so many jobs were coming to them.

Even though there was so much money in front of them, they could not take it. It hurt both Wuhu and Fang Yuan.

The two of them gritted their teeth and stamped their feet. “We will listen to you.”

Father Lu thought to himself that their expressions looked like they were throwing money away, and it really was painful to watch.

Lu Chuan said to Wuhu, “If I were here, we could take on one more project and split our attention between sites, but I am not here. Everything depends on you alone. It would be too much for you to handle. I am holding you back from getting rich.”

Wuhu said, “Do not say such things. We agreed to make money together. Even if there is work, even if there is no work, I will wait for you through university. I can wait. Greed leads to trouble. I understand that.”

Fang Yuan said, “Stop talking so nicely. You just want to make more money.”

Lu Chuan smiled. It was Fang Yuan’s trust in him that made her see him so highly. He did not know what he thought of, but his ears turned red again.

Wuhu said, “Brother-in-law, why are your ears red?”

Fang Yuan looked over and worried a little. “When I have time, I should take him to the clinic. His face keeps turning hot. Maybe something is wrong.”

If overthinking counted as a disease, then Lu Chuan probably really did have one.

Lu Chuan’s expression turned bad. “No need.” He turned and walked away.

Wuhu raised his eyebrows. “Brother-in-law blushes a lot.”

Fang Yuan said, “He does.”

Wuhu thought to himself that he had rarely seen it, so it must mostly happen in front of Fang Yuan.