Chapter 99 Chapter 99 "Hong Kong?" Chen Ting was very satisfied...

"Hongkong?"

Chen Ting was very satisfied with Xia Li's attitude. It was worth it that she didn't tell any of her acquaintances in the factory, but told her first.

At this time, which mainland Chinese person wouldn't yearn for Hong Kong? Guangzhou, in particular, is the closest mainland city to Hong Kong, and indeed the largest. However, despite this, the income gap between the two places remains enormous, with Hong Kong's income often reaching tens, even dozens, of times that of mainland China. Even small-time executives like Xia Li, earning a few hundred yuan, wouldn't be considered impressive in Hong Kong, where dishwashers can earn tens of thousands of Hong Kong dollars. With such a disparity, who wouldn't be tempted?

Coupled with the shared language and similar culture, many Cantonese people, especially young people, yearn for Hong Kong. However, traveling to Hong Kong at that time was not easy.

Some come illegally, while others apply to visit relatives. However, the former lack legal status, while the latter are legal but cannot stay long.

Thinking of this, Xia Li blurted out, "Are you going to sneak over there?" That would mean she'd have to work illegally. She might as well stay here. Without an identity, she'd have to worry about being deported all the time. She'd never go to live in such fear. Hong Kong is nice, but she needs to be able to enjoy it.

Given the friendship they'd shared over the years, I had to offer some words of advice. I didn't want to admit it, but Chen Ting was still a stylish and beautiful woman. If she'd really sneaked in without a legitimate identity, she'd have been taken advantage of!

Unexpectedly, Chen Ting rolled her eyes at her and gave her a look that looked like a country bumpkin. "Who said I was going to sneak over there? I have family over there. They can help me get a work visa. I'll go over there as a high-level talent."

She does have reason to be proud. After all, it is difficult for ordinary people to get a work visa, but she can get it easily.

Charlie was taken aback, as if she'd just gotten to know Miss Chen all over again. She'd known Miss Chen came from a well-off family, but she hadn't imagined it was this well-off. She had to lower her raised right leg and take a good look at her old colleague. If she hadn't been afraid she'd become too proud, she might have actually applauded her.

It's really impressive! She hasn't heard of anyone around her getting a work visa, but she admires them, but she's not jealous at all. Working in Hong Kong seems to have never appeared in her life plan.

Chen Ting saw that although Xia Li didn't say anything, she could still read the meaning in her eyes. Her mood was even better than ever. Even the bitter coffee seemed to turn into honey when she drank it.

The two of them chatted briefly about previous work, and surprisingly, the conversation went quite well. If someone who knew both of them were passing by here, they would probably rub their eyes and couldn't imagine that these two people who usually met each other with such a tense and confrontational attitude would one day be drinking coffee together in a friendly manner.

In fact, Xia Li had known Chen Ting for a long time. Miss Chen was a person who needed to be pampered. Maybe she had been spoiled since she was a child and could not stand any grievance. However, as long as anyone could coax her with kind words, it was actually not difficult to get along with her.

If Xia Li had met Miss Chen again at this time, she probably wouldn't have been such a troublemaker, nor would she have had any conflict with Chen Ting. She had come to understand more and more that there were some people who really didn't need to be offended, and that she couldn't narrow her path at any time.

But Xia Li at the time was young and fearless. She had just come out of her previous life and wanted to start over. She could endure hardships, but she couldn't stand being wronged. This set the tone for their relationship for the next few years.

Now, one has left the factory and moved to a new environment, while the other also feels that he has secured a brighter future.

In this way, to some extent, we can put aside our grudges and smile when we meet.

What's past is past. Besides, Xia Li didn't seem to particularly dislike Miss Chen. After all, apart from her annoying personality, Chen Ting was also a very good woman.

Even the personality that Xia Li finds difficult to get along with may still be seen as very unique in the eyes of others. Aren’t those popular Hong Kong and Taiwan dramas on TV now very particular about this?

The two sat for a while. Chen Ting looked at the exquisite women's watch on her wrist, and then said, "Okay, it's almost time. I have something to do later. See you again if we're lucky enough!"

For a moment, Xia Li felt that Chen Ting was still the same annoying Chen Ting as before. It was fine if she was so proactive and presumptuous to ask someone out, but why did she leave before the customer even said anything? How rude!

She suppressed the urge to roll her eyes and forced a smile: "Okay! Thank you for the coffee today. I wish you a safe journey and a bright future!"

Chen Ting stood up, put on her coat, and straightened herself. She didn't look happy when she heard Xia Li's words. She nodded slightly, smiled, and prepared to leave. But after a few steps, Chen Ting stepped back and tilted her head to look at Xia Li.

Charlie was stunned, thinking she had dropped something.

"Actually, I admire you quite a lot. You know, there were so many people at my previous workplace, but I didn't take everyone seriously. You, Xia Li, are one of them. You resigned on your own initiative before, and later I heard that you found a better job. I thought you were very smart. I couldn't stand that place a long time ago, and you just acted faster than me. However, we will not be the same kind of people anymore in the future. I hope you don't fall too far behind me!" After saying that, she left in her white high heels.

Charlie sat in her seat, stunned by what she heard. She thought to herself, maybe people will laugh when they are speechless.

Listen, does that last sentence even sound human? So, just because you went to Hong Kong, you're in heaven! Aren't they the same kind of people? They're not the same kind of people at all. It was fate that brought them together, but thankfully, they'll never see each other again. How could someone be so shameless? They said such nice things before, and I thought they'd changed, but it turns out they were waiting for something else!

ha!

It was such a waste of her tears and her feelings. Xia Li was so angry that she didn't care about elegance and grace anymore. She wiped her eyes fiercely and said, "Please, please don't see me again."

She picked up the cup of coffee on the table and took a sip. The slightly bitter taste slid into her mouth. She remembered that at least she was the one who paid for the coffee, so she chose not to argue with her.

After putting down the cup, Charlie also began to pack up her things and prepared to leave.

However, when she lowered her head, someone came from behind and sat in Chen Ting's previous seat.

Charlie looked up, her eyes widening slightly, "Hey? You're not?"

Xu Zhining smiled and nodded, "Miss Xia, long time no see."

Charlie remembered him; after all, they had met twice before, and he had helped her and her son both times. He was wearing a wide, stiff coat today, and perhaps because of his straight figure and posture, he looked like a model. Charlie struggled to tear her eyes away from him and look at him.

"Long time no see. Thanks to you so much. Is Officer Xu on duty here?" Xia Li said as she looked to the side cautiously.

Xu Zhining smiled and shook his head. "There's no mission, don't be nervous. I'm here today for personal matters. And please don't thank me again. I've already thanked you before, so don't be polite. Besides, this is my responsibility. By the way, would you be willing to have a cup of coffee with me?"

Charlie was stunned, but nodded.

After getting consent, Xu Zhining called the waiter.

"Sir, what would you like to drink?" the waiter asked with a bow.

"Give me the same cup of coffee as this lady, and a piece of chocolate cake." Xu Zhining ordered with the menu.

Charlie watched the other person's skilled appearance throughout the whole process. Although she didn't know why the other person wanted to be with her, she kept smiling.

After the waiter left, Xu Zhining looked at Xia Li apologetically and said, "I'm so sorry. I was sitting at that seat just now and accidentally heard you talking to the lady who just left. The voice sounded familiar and I realized it was you. But don't worry, I just got here and didn't hear much." He pointed to the seat behind Xia Li.

Oh, I didn't hear much. Xia Li didn't know how credible this statement was, but after all, the other party had done her a favor, so Xia Li was still very polite. She was very polite, but she still didn't know what the other party was going to say.

"By the way, have you found those three people?" She remembered the last time the two children were in danger, and fortunately they met him, and the three human traffickers ran away.

"Two of them have been apprehended, but one has escaped," Xu Zhining replied. "The two arrested are named Li Li and Yang Shitou. They are both repeat offenders and have provided many clues that have helped us rescue many families. The one still at large is Zhang Qiangzi, the eldest of the three. He's very clever and was almost caught. We now have his identity and have issued a wanted notice with a reward. It's only a matter of time before he's apprehended."

Xia Li breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good. Every day someone like this is out there, society becomes more unstable."

Xu Zhining nodded.

Xia Li opened up at this point. With a smile, she jokingly asked, "Come to think of it, Officer Xu, you're dressed so handsomely today. It's not like you have a mission, so are you on a date? Is she Officer Xu's girlfriend?"

She was dressed very strikingly today, and her eyes were smiling, which moved everyone. Xu Zhining looked away, and the waiter just happened to bring his coffee.

"Put the cake in front of this lady." Xu Zhining said to the waiter.

Xia Li didn't hesitate to nod to the waiter, and then smiled and thanked Xu Zhining for the treat.

Xu Zhining picked up the hot coffee and took a sip. The thick foam on it made him feel a little uncomfortable. Is this the kind of coffee women drink?

Putting down the cup, he said, "Speaking of which, there is something I would like to ask Miss Xia for your help."

Charlie pretended to be angry. She gently put down the small spoon she was using to eat the cake. She couldn't think of anything that the police officer needed her help with. "Hmph, I shouldn't have eaten your cake. I didn't expect that I would have to help others before I finished eating." She shook her head, looking very regretful.