Chapter 148 There's no quarry here!

Shi Lei searched his memory several times, then said to Zhou Ye apologetically, "Sister-in-law, I'm so sorry, I grew up in Fangcheng County, but I've thought about it many times and I still can't remember if there's a Jinbu Quarry there?"

"No?"

"Really, no!"

Are there any quarries there?

Zhou pressed for an answer.

Shi Lei thought for a moment: "There are quarries, but they are all small, there are several of them! None of them have any names."

That means... Uncle Black was lying after all!

However, since we're here, we should take a look.

Xie Jianshe understood Zhou Ye's meaning and asked Shi Lei, "Then I'll trouble you, brother, to take us to the quarry."

We have something important to do.

Shi Lei nodded without hesitation: "We're all brothers, it's no big deal. I'll ask the team for leave today, and then we'll go to the quarry to take a look tomorrow morning."

Zhou was very grateful: "Thank you so much!"

"You're welcome, we're all family! Sister-in-law, please don't be so polite!"

After everything was settled, Xie Jianshe sighed: "That fire just now was quite big, and we didn't even have our luggage with us."

But the best thing is that you're alright!

Next, we need to find a safer place.

Zhou was also unfamiliar with this place.

"How about we find a guesthouse near the police station?"

Xie Jianshe thought for a moment and said, "No need for that. Shi Lei just told me that there is a guesthouse here, which is run by the son of a retired cadre. We'll rest there today."

It should be safer that way.

No matter how powerful the people in the shadows are, they can't afford to offend the local bullies.

"Okay, let's go then!"

Zhou thought to himself, if he were alone and had no space, he would really be completely lost!

I have some good news for you!

Zhou Ye suddenly smiled and said.

"What?"

"I threw all our luggage out, and it's still hidden in that backyard! Nothing was lost!"

Zhou Ye said playfully.

To everyone's surprise, Xie Jianshe's expression became even more serious.

"Why...why are you looking at me like that?"

Xie Jianshe sighed: "Xiao Ye, you shouldn't have cared about the luggage when it was so dangerous. Even gold and silver jewelry are not as important as your safety, understand?"

Zhou chuckled, knowing that Xie Jianshe was worried about him.

"Hehe... I know! The second floor is quite high, I'll have to throw all my luggage down to stand on!"

Xie Jianshe smiled helplessly.

"Fine, I can't argue with you. I'll go get my luggage!"

"No need, I'll go get it. I know where I hid it! You wait for me outside!"

Xie Jianshe knew Zhou also had his own secrets, so he agreed, "Okay!"

After getting their luggage, the two went straight to the guesthouse they had mentioned earlier. The letter of introduction was still there, and things went much more smoothly than they had expected.

Things went smoothly here, but things didn't go smoothly for the Xie family in Hongqi Village!

Zhou Tao was crying and shouting outside the door, looking for Xie Yanli.

"Mom... I really know I was wrong! Please save me! That bitch Jiao Jiao did it on purpose, she's a liar!"

She cheated my family out of money and also deceived my feelings.

Mom, I've broken up with that bitch, really, you have to believe me! Please give me another chance.

I need to be glamorous!

Tell me, where did Yanli go?

I'm still the child's father, after all!

mom……"

Zhou Tao knelt outside the door, wailing and howling, while Xie Meili and Wang Guihua stared at each other speechlessly.

Xie Meili said angrily, "Let me go out and beat this bad man up. What a jerk he is!"

He finds fault with my sister for this and that, and doesn't even want the kids—it's a seamless transition!

Now that you've been scammed, you're thinking of my sister?

Bah!

Wang Guihua pulled her aside: "You child, how old are you? What are you going out to do? Don't you care about your reputation?"

Never mind, I'll go outside and talk to you!

Go to the fields and call your dad back!

"Okay!"

When Xie Meili left, Zhou Tao was still crying and wailing.

Upon seeing Xie Meili, she cried even louder!

Xie Meili rolled her eyes and ran out.

"mom……"

When Zhou Tao saw Xie Meili's mother-in-law behind her, she cried even more aggrievedly.

"That's enough. You and my daughter are already divorced. What are you crying about? It's bad luck!"

Wang Guihua was really annoyed.

Zhou Tao knelt forward a few steps and pleaded, "Mom, I really know I was wrong. I treated Yanli badly before. I'll change!"

Can't I change it?

They say even a night of intimacy brings a hundred days of kindness! Not to mention, Yanli and I have two children! Children can't be without their father!

"Mom, tell me where Yanli is?"

Wang Guihua sneered: "Zhou Tao, you know how you treated Yanli back then!"

Your whole family cheated my daughter out of her money and job, and you still look down on her.

Now that you've been scammed, you expect my daughter to clean up your mess? Why should we?

You got scammed, you deserve it!

I think this is your retribution!

Zhou Tao grabbed Wang Guihua, refusing to let her leave: "Mom, I know I was wrong! I really know! When Yanli comes back, I'll apologize to her, okay?"

I'll kneel down before her!

I really know I was wrong!

"You don't know you're wrong, you just have no other choice! Your new lover cheated your family out of money."

Your family is now starving and desperate, and you want us to take the blame for your misdeeds?

Let me tell you, no way!

My daughter is beautiful, and she's probably living a good life now!

What do I need you for? We're divorced, so why should I agree to let you come to my door?

Let me tell you, I don't like you anymore! Don't call me Mom, I find you disgusting!

Zhou Tao was stunned for a moment: "What do you mean? Did you marry Yanli off? Huh? Mom, did you really do that?"

Why?

What's wrong with me?

I'm a city dweller, I'm a worker!

Yes, I made some mistakes, but what man doesn't make mistakes? Mom, really, you know me!

I will change. I will definitely treat Yanli better from now on!

At this moment, the onlookers outside the door, especially Miao Zhaodi, were afraid that the matter was not serious.

He said with a grin, "Oh, sister-in-law, that's enough! You really want Yanli to divorce Zhou Tao?"

It's not easy to find someone from the city who meets these criteria!

Besides, Yanli is divorced and has a child now, what kind of man can she find? Either an old bachelor in his fifties who can be a father, or someone with some kind of problem!

Who would be interested?

It's not easy being a divorced woman!

I think we should let Yanli come back and go back with Zhou Tao! She can stay home, raise the children, cook, and take care of the elderly—that would be the most blissful life for her!

You're the mother, you have to think about your child!

"That's right, Yanli's mom, you can't be confused! It's not easy for Yanli, a woman, to go out alone! What kind of good family can you find for her?"

"But we still have children, don't we?"

"Yes, even if it's not for the sake of beauty, we have to think about the children!"

Everyone was talking at once, saying things like it was for the children or it was a second marriage.

Wang Guihua got angry!

"Heh... Miao Zhaodi, do you think you'd be happy to let your daughter marry into a family like this? Besides, I don't believe you, a gossipy old woman, haven't heard about what's going on in Zhou Tao's family!"

how?

"It's so good, why don't you want it?"

"Why don't you give it a try? Send your daughter over there. She's a young, unmarried woman, and they'll want her. Also, send your savings over there, and give your son's job to Zhou Tao's family."

What do you think?

Miao Zhaodi spat and said, "I'm not stupid!"

"Heh... You're not stupid, so I'm the stupid one? Miao Zhaodi, if you can speak, then speak; if you can't, then shut up!"

Did you know?

Get out of here!

You jerk who loves to stir up trouble! Get lost!

Miao Zhaodi snorted: "Sister-in-law, if you're angry, you'll yell at me. Why don't you let Yanli come out?"

Where did Yanli go the other day?

I see she's packed quite a bit of luggage; it seems she went out with Zhou Ye and Jianshe.

What were they doing together?

Seeing Miao Zhaodi's curious expression, Wang Guihua smiled.

"What did you say she went to do? Of course, she went to live a good life! My eldest daughter is divorced and lives with her parents. There's a lot of gossip in the village, and I feel sorry for her."

Let Xiao Ye, my obedient, smart and sensible daughter-in-law, go to the big city of Beijing and arrange a good job for Yanli!

Find another good house!

For children, if they go to a good school, the teachers will be different.

What do you know? Can you even read? Do you think you can go to Beijing by yourself? Humph!

Seeing Wang Guihua's ostentatious manner, Miao Zhaodi became extremely angry.

Xie Yanli is already divorced, why is she still living a good life in Beijing?

She knew Zhou had money, but did Zhou really have the money to arrange a job for Xie Yanli?

Pooh!

What incredible luck!

How could their family have encountered this?

I should have been more ruthless back then and made it a fait accompli! I could have made this week my wife too.

Why……

It's too late to regret it!

Wang Guihua is really lucky!

Zhou Tao was stunned. What did that mean? Xie Yanli had divorced him, and instead of falling on hard times, she had gone to Beijing?

How can someone work and live in Beijing?

That's the capital city!

impossible!

Impossible. Feeling uneasy, Xie Yanli was destined to be despised at home, living a miserable life, unable to afford food, and ignored by everyone!

As soon as I apologized, they immediately forgave me and came back with me!

She's already sold her sister's job, what more does she want?

What woman is so dramatic?

Hmm? No, Xie Yanli has a job in Beijing? That's great! I definitely need to find a way to contact her. She hasn't been discovered yet, but it would be terrible if she found out she hadn't received her wages!

There's less than a month left, and time is of the essence.

But now that I think about it, if I could get that job in Beijing, my value would skyrocket!

Xie Yanli is truly my lucky star!

A determined glint flashed in Zhou Tao's eyes!

"Mom, no matter where Xie Yanli goes, I am still her husband! We have children together."

I was wrong before!

Mom, but think about it, everyone makes mistakes! But I know I was wrong, and I will correct it!

I will work hard and go to Beijing to see Yanli.

Believe it or not, I will go see the glamorous ones. I admit I was misled by bad people before!

But I'm truly fond of Yanli!

Looking into Zhou Tao's eyes, Wang Guihua seemed momentarily dazed.

So it turns out that liking someone really can be faked.

It was seeing Zhou Tao's eyes that made Wang Guihua agree to the marriage, but in return, she got her daughter half-dead.

If Yanli didn't have such a family, if Yanli didn't have a younger brother like Jianshe, if Yanli didn't have such a generous and dignified sister-in-law.

Then her fate... will really be terrible!

Divorced, disliked by her own family, penniless, homeless, with no one to support her, and two children to raise—it seemed like a hopeless situation!

The reason she has a way out now is not because the Zhou family let her go back then, but because she is lucky and has someone to help her!

Therefore... she will never forgive the man who hurt her daughter!

"I'm not going to waste my breath on you. Just leave! Zhou Tao, I'll pretend you were never here! Otherwise, I'll call the police!"

"Mom...no!"

As she spoke, Zhou Tao hugged Wang Guihua's legs and cried.

What are you doing?

A burst of shouts came from behind. Xie Youfu was back!

"dad……"

"Dad? What dad? Who's your dad and what are you doing here?" Xie Youfu was furious. He hadn't even caused them any trouble yet, and they had come to his door in person?

Zhou Tao said ingratiatingly, "Dad, I'm here to apologize. I was wrong before. I treated Yanli very badly!"

I had no conscience, but now I understand!

I'll change them all!

"Ha... You've been fooled. You know how good my daughter is? I'm sorry, Zhou Tao, but let me tell you, after this ordeal, we know what kind of scum your Zhou family is!"

You are divorced now!

Don't give me any other advice, and don't call us Mom and Dad!

We can't afford that!

Go back now! Don't come back!

Xie Youfu's ruthlessness fueled Zhou Tao's hatred.

They used to be quite polite to me, but now that we're divorced, they don't even recognize me as their son-in-law? Ha... Just wait and see, once I coax Xie Yanli back, I'll show them what I'm made of!

He thought this in his heart, but wore a humble smile on his face.

"Dad, I really know I was wrong! I don't need your forgiveness anymore, okay? I just heard that Yanli went to Beijing, right?"

If she can really go to work in Beijing and live a good life with her child, I'll be very happy for her!

We were husband and wife after all!

I have feelings for her too!

But please, could you give me her address so I can go and apologize? I'm so upset!

I wasn't human before, and I even left both of my children with her.

I'm filled with regret! I think that as a husband and father, I also have responsibilities!

In the days that followed, I figured it out. I will work hard and give all the money I earn to Yanli and the children!

Let's make their lives a little better!

"Dad, please give me a chance to atone for my sins."

Seeing Zhou Tao's pleading expression, Wang Guihua and Xie Youfu showed no mercy! Would the Zhou family regret it?

Surely there's a reason why a jackal turns back?

"There's no chance anymore, after all, we're already two families! You should leave! Don't come back again, or we'll settle all our old and new scores!"

Zhou Tao held on tightly, unwilling to let go, and whispered, "I'm sorry, Dad, do you really want to watch Yanli spend the rest of her life alone?"

"With two children, who would want her?"

"You're talking nonsense! Let me tell you, even if my daughter never gets married, we can still support her!"

"Dad, how could you be so confused? You have a son, and you'll have grandchildren in the future. You don't mind, your son doesn't mind, and your daughter-in-law doesn't mind either?"

You're raising your daughter and your grandson, don't you really mind?

Is it worth it?

Xie Youfu paused for a moment. Zhou was a good girl, but... never mind, we'll deal with that later.

But right now, we absolutely cannot allow my daughter to have any further contact with Zhou Tao!

"What nonsense are you spouting? Get lost! Or I'll beat you until you're done for!" With that, he picked up a carrying pole and started hitting her!

Zhou Tao winced in pain and awkwardly dodged.

In the end, they fled in disarray!

Xie Youfu glared at Miao Zhaodi: "Mind your own business and stay away from my house, you troublemaker!"

Miao Zhaodi muttered a rebuttal in a low voice and quickly ran away.

This eldest son is really hard to talk to. We could manage before, but now that he's married a good wife, he doesn't give anyone face anymore!

This is infuriating!

But as they walked, someone suddenly pulled them into a corner.

"Oh my god, what a pervert!"

"It's me, don't shout!"

Zhou Tao covered Miao Zhaodi's mouth tightly and said fiercely.

"Oh, it's you! What's up, nephew-in-law?"

Zhou Tao knew from just one address that this person was one of their own.

"Auntie, I know you genuinely care about me. Tell me, as a city person, haven't I been good enough to Xie Yanli?"

She actually abandoned me and went to work elsewhere?

I look forward to this every day. Is it easy for me?

Miao Zhaodi sighed: "Child, your aunt feels sorry for you, but what can I do if your father-in-law and mother-in-law won't budge?"

Besides, that's Beijing, it's so big, you can't possibly go there, can you?"

"So, Auntie, you have to help me!" Zhou Tao looked around cautiously, then pulled Miao Zhaodi and said, "Auntie, you know that Yanli and I are divorced. Logically speaking, we have nothing to do with each other anymore."

But even though I'm from the city, it's not easy for me to get married these days!

You know my family situation!

Xie Yanli is the most suitable!

I promise you, if you help me find Xie Yanli's address, I'll give you fifty... no, one hundred yuan!

Xie Yanli has a job in Beijing! I never expected Jianshe's new wife to be so capable.

If only I could settle down in Beijing!

I will never forget you!

Miao Zhaodi thought about it and realized that it made sense. If Zhou could find Xie Yanli a job in Beijing, then he could find one for her son as well.

Maybe it can even help my daughter and son-in-law find jobs!

This is fantastic news! Once my son and daughter are settled, I can finally go and enjoy a life of luxury!

Hongqi Village is my hometown!

When we come back to pay respects to our ancestors every year, it will be a very impressive sight!

When people talk about me, they always say I'm an old lady who came back from Beijing...

Ha ha……

The more I think about it, the more I believe it's possible!

"Okay, I'll help you out! But remember this: I don't want money, I want a job in Beijing!"

Zhou Tao was in turmoil!

This Miao Zhaodi is truly shameless and incredibly greedy!

Xie Yanli is, after all, his ex-wife, and they have two children together. It's normal for him to benefit from her influence.

But Miao Zhaodi, who was just helping out, became greedy.

But outwardly, he agreed!

"Okay, I agree! As long as you help me find out Xie Yanli's address, I'll have Zhou Ye arrange a job for your family once I've settled down!"

"Okay, it's settled then!"

Miao Zhaodi said happily.

Wow, what a stroke of good luck! It's always me; good deeds bring good rewards! And Xie Yanli, a divorced woman, going to such a faraway place for such a good job.

This week is no different. He got a good job, but instead of taking care of his family, he's still thinking about a married woman from another region.

Why……

Zhou Tao looked much better when he got back: "Mom and Dad, prepare some money for me these next few days. I need to go to Beijing."

"What? Going to Beijing? What for?"

"I'm shocked," Zhou's mother asked.

"Yeah, Beijing is so far away, don't you go to work?"

Mr. Zhou was also very surprised.

"Let me tell you, Xie Yanli is really lucky now! After divorcing me, she actually went to Beijing. Xie Jianshe's new wife is from Beijing, where she has connections and a lot of money."

So they arranged a job for Xie Yanli in Beijing!

"What? A job in Beijing? My God, that's the capital! If only Honghong could have this job!"

She'll really make her husband's family proud!

This was Zhou's mother's first reaction.

Zhou Tao said with dissatisfaction, "Mom, what are you saying? If I get a job, it'll be me instead!"

"If I go to Beijing, won't you all enjoy a life of luxury following me?"

Zhou's mother gave an awkward smile.

"Oh yeah, I forgot! I was just thinking that Honghong doesn't have a job right now, and I have to explain to her in-laws."

You're right, you'll be our priority!

Your job is good, but the capital city is a different place after all!

Zhou Tao was overjoyed: "Mom and Dad, if Xie Yanli has arranged a job in Beijing, I'll go find her."

I know she has feelings for me. I know that as long as I coax her a little, she will soften her heart.

"Then my son will take you to live the best life ever. Hehe..."

Zhou's mother and father wore excited smiles.

"But we hurt her deeply before, looked down on her, and bullied her! Honghong even took her job."

She hates us so much, will she ever forgive us?

"That's what Zhou's mother said worriedly."

Zhou Tao confidently said, "I know Xie Yanli best. She's brainless. As long as you say some nice things, she'll be completely devoted to me!"

Besides, we have children!

Children need a father too! Even for that reason alone, she has to stay with me!

How can a woman live alone? She still needs a man by her side, and besides, we have an ace up our sleeve!

That's DouDou!

DouDou hates his mother the most!

Do you remember? When I was looking for Jiaojiao, Doudou kept saying she wanted to live a good life with me.

hehe……"

"Still laughing!"

Whenever Jiaojiao is mentioned, Zhou's mother gets extremely angry!

"You tell me about that bitch! What sins has our Zhou family committed to deserve such a swindler? Son, you've lost your mind!"

Zhou Tao touched his neck: "I don't know either! Sigh... Besides, you guys liked it quite a bit back then!"

Jiaojiao is beautiful and speaks gently.

You all advised me back then that I should have divorced Xie Yanli a long time ago!

Zhou's mother slumped onto the stool, utterly dejected: "What a tragedy! Such a good life, gone just like that! If you really want to blame someone, it's all Xie Yanli's fault. Isn't it a little unfair?"

Why can't she stand it?