(A female protagonist who is outwardly cold but rich in inner world, a plain slice-of-life story, purely fictional with no research value, writing is hard, please be lenient, dear readers.)
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Chen Shengli nodded, and then Chen Ye looked at Gao Yuan and asked, "Well? Will anyone come to retaliate against me later?"
Although she was somewhat confident in her disguise, that was only the confidence to fool ordinary people. What if there were any professional talents among that group of people? Would her peaceful days be over before they even began?
"No, you did a great job. If we hadn't been following this, we wouldn't have found you."
Gao Yuan was still very sure of this. Who could have thought that the group of people would eventually fall into the hands of a young boy who looked like a little beggar? If they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, they wouldn't have believed it. Chen Ye's appearance made him look too harmless.
Gao Yuan took out an envelope from his pocket and handed it to Chen Ye.
Chen Ye's matter involved Grandpa Chen, but it was not reported at the beginning. Only his direct supervisor knew about Chen Ye's existence, so there was no way for him to apply for a certificate of merit. He and his supervisor personally pooled some money as a bonus.
This was because he knew that Chen Ye didn't want to be famous and that her life was really difficult, so he thought of this way to supplement the little girl.
Chen Ye tentatively reached out and pulled the envelope, and it was easily in her hand. She also subconsciously pinched the thickness of the envelope, and then she remembered that several people were watching her.
He smiled somewhat embarrassedly, which looked quite shy and did not match the agile figure in the dark night at all. It once again made Cui Zheng feel disconnected.
I always feel that the black boy who followed me that day is not the same person as the girl I saw today, whose face is a little yellow but has a pretty face.
Gao Yuan was also amused by Chen Ye's actions. This little girl seemed a little greedy for money.
"Your case has not been reported to the higher authorities. This is also a form of protection for you. If you have any requests, you can raise them."
If it weren't for the information provided by this little girl, they would not have been able to find the base at the scrap yard. A lot of cultural relics were found there, and they also found several smugglers by following the clues.
Chen Ye shook her head. It would be better if more people didn't know about her involvement. She didn't want to stand out. She was still young. Her current task was to study hard, find a job if she had the chance, and live a stable life.
"No, this is an unexpected surprise. Thank you for protecting me."
Seeing that Chen Ye was so easily satisfied, Gao Yuan's impression of Chen Ye improved a lot: "My words are always useful. If you have any problems or requests in the future, you can call me."
"My address and phone number are in the envelope. If Grandpa Chen has any problems in the future, you can also call me to inform me."
Chen Ye looked at her grandfather. She had no say in his affairs, but she had the address. It seemed that she really had nothing to ask this man for, after all, she was not familiar with him.
She also didn't want to use her grandfather's connections to gain benefits for herself. She didn't have the nerve to do that.
Chen Shengli nodded and signaled her to accept it. Ye Zi is still young. After graduating from high school, she can't really farm in the fields for the rest of her life. It would be better if she could go out.
It is too difficult for rural people like them to leave, but for Lao Gao and others, it is just a matter of a word. For Ye Zi, he can owe Lao Gao a favor.
When Ye Zi grows up, he will have to take the two children out more often to build relationships. He can't let them waste their whole lives in the countryside like he did.
Chen Ye smiled at Gao Yuan and said, "Thank you."
"Then, little grandpa, you guys continue talking, I'll go back." She wanted to continue digging the secret room. She was now full of thoughts and eyes, wondering if there was any secret behind the stone wall.
"Go back and come here for breakfast tomorrow morning." It would be good for Ye Zi to get to know more people. He thought these two young people were good friends, and it would always be good to have a good relationship with them.
Chen Ye, Gao Yuan and Cui Zheng nodded and went home. Shuanzhu was just staring blankly and didn't understand what was going on.
I saw Brother Gao, who had just arrived today, gave his sister an envelope, and it seemed that there was some reward in the envelope.
He was so curious that if there weren't two guests around, he would have asked directly. He quickly trotted after Chen Ye and said, "Grandpa, I'm going to my sister's house to play for a while and then come back."
"This brat, come back before dark."
"I understand, sir."
Chen Shengli didn't ask about the city's affairs. Gao Xiaozi had just spoken vaguely about it, so that was something he shouldn't have asked.
"Is Ye Zi causing you any trouble? This child is just very curious." He always had to say something to make up for his own Ye Zi.
"No, she was very cautious and brave, and helped us a lot."
This is absolutely true. Some people have been following the smuggling line without any clue, and they unexpectedly broke it by accident.
"That's good, that's good. You should have investigated Ye Zi as well, right? He's a poor child," and also a child who shouldn't stand out.
Gao Yuan understood the meaning of the words: "Don't worry."
Cui Zheng didn't understand. He was quite curious about Ye Zi: "Grandpa Chen, why doesn't Chen Ye live with you?"
It doesn't mean that Ye Zi is the only one left in Ye Zi's family. Of course, this is just his guess. He just overheard Ye Zi talking to Shuan Zhu when they were working. Ye Zi doesn't seem to be very old, right?
She looks like she is not yet an adult. It is rare for a girl of her age to live alone, especially in the village. It is so dangerous!
"This kid is smart and capable. He lives next door to us, so we can take care of each other if anything happens." Chen Shengli didn't elaborate on Chen Ye's affairs.
"Grandpa Chen, can I ask how old Ye Zi is?" He had never seen Ye Zi's investigation, but he felt it was strange that a girl could be so capable.
"Ye Zi, you seem to be twelve years old this year?" He couldn't remember clearly, but it seemed like she was about twelve or thirteen years old.
"What! He's only twelve years old, but he's quite tall." He thought he must be at least fifteen or sixteen years old.
Chen Shengli also couldn't understand it. There was no tall person in his family. He didn't know how Ye Zi grew so tall. It was because he was not taken good care of since he was a child. If he had been taken good care of, wouldn't he be taller?
"Yes, she's still a child. How many brothers do you have in your family, Yuan?" Chen Shengli decisively changed the subject. Although Ye Zi was still young, she was a girl, and it would not be good to talk too much with others.
"Grandpa Chen, there are four brothers in my generation, and I am the eldest..."
Chen Ye opened the door and let the little tail behind him in: "Why did you come with me? Is there anything you can't say tomorrow?"
"Hey, sister, what happened just now? Can you tell me?"
"Why did Brother Gao give you a reward? Did you do something brave?"