After breakfast, Zhang Guodong took Zhang Guoming away, saying that he was going to see the village chief, who was also Zhang Guodong's second uncle, to discuss the road construction. Before leaving, he patted his chest and made a promise.
"Don't worry, I will definitely convince my second uncle."
Lu Jinghuai said "hmm" and thanked them, then watched them leave. However, he did not return to the house, but discussed with Lin Yan.
"We're going to go check out the village. You guys stay here."
Song Jingya on the other side quickly spoke up when she heard Lu Jinghuai's words: "Brother, I want to go out with you. Maybe I can help you."
Song Jingya thought that Lu Jinghuai didn't tell Lin Yan the purpose of this "business trip" because he probably didn't trust Lin Yan, but she was different. She knew the purpose of the business trip, and she had seen Lu Yingqian's photos and could help Lu Jinghuai.
If she helped Lu Jinghuai find Lu Yingqian, then Lu Jinghuai's impression of her would definitely change.
However, Lu Jinghuai frowned and said, "You stay."
Lin Yan noticed that the villagers looked at the two women with strange eyes, and Lu Jinghuai naturally noticed it too.
Song Jingya wanted to say something else but was interrupted by Lu Jinghuai's gaze. She bit her lower lip tightly, looked at Lu Jinghuai's back as he left, and stomped her feet and went straight back to the living room.
Lu Jinghuai left a bodyguard to guard the yard.
Lin Yan thought about it for a moment, and didn't want to go to the living room and look at Song Jingya face to face, so she simply went into the kitchen.
The woman had finished breakfast and was clearing the dishes.
Lin Yan did not go to help, but chatted with her on the side and asked him some questions with a smile.
"Sister-in-law, what's your name?"
The woman was stunned for a moment, and for a moment she seemed to have no idea how to describe her name to her.
Lin Yan also reacted and slapped her forehead in annoyance and apologized quickly.
"Sister-in-law, I'm sorry."
He quickly took out his phone, opened the notepad and asked the woman, "Sister-in-law, can you read? Can you type?"
The woman nodded and typed three words on her phone: "Xu Manyu"
Lin Yan looked at her phone and read it out subconsciously, then couldn't help but praise it.
"Sister-in-law, your name is so beautiful!"
Xu Manyu curled her eyes shyly and continued to clean. The kitchen was spotless. Lin Yan's eyes were always on Xu Manyu.
When Xu Manyu was cleaning, she noticed the purple scars on Xu Manyu's hands. For a moment, Lin Yan's eyes paused, and after a long time, she took a deep breath and looked away.
No wonder Xu Manyu was still wearing long sleeves in such hot weather. The scars could be seen just by lifting her sleeves slightly, and it was unknown how many scars there were inside her clothes.
"Sister-in-law, let me help you." Lin Yan took the initiative to help.
"The main thing is that I also want to talk to you, otherwise it would be so boring."
It was said that they were chatting, but because Xu Manyu was busy with housework, it was basically Lin Yan who was chattering the whole time.
"Actually, I didn't want to go on a business trip, but my husband insisted that I go with him. I don't know what the outcome is over there, and whether this poverty alleviation project can be completed."
"The village chief won't agree. You should leave now."
Xu Manyu suddenly stopped, picked up Lin Yan's phone and typed out this sentence word by word.
Lin Yan's hand paused for a moment, but she continued to smile and comfort as if nothing had happened.
"Didn't your husband say he would help persuade the village chief? Maybe he'll agree. This poverty alleviation effort is very important and a rare opportunity. It will also be good for your village."
"After the road was built in the village, communication with the outside world has become more frequent. You can go out more often and find work. It will also be more convenient, and it will be easier to transport goods from the mountains."
"I see your village is quite deep in the mountains. There should be herbs and game in the mountains, right?"
Lin Yan spoke in detail about the benefits of road construction, as if trying to persuade Xu Manyu, but Xu Manyu's face was pale at this time, and she bit her lower lip tightly.
It took a long time to type on the phone.
"Danger away."
There is no need for extra explanation, just four simple words.
Lin Yan paused, and her hand holding the phone tightened. She was about to ask something when the kitchen door was suddenly pushed open from the outside.
Xu Manyu was so frightened that her face turned pale instantly, and she looked towards the door in horror. Fortunately, the person who came was not a man, but Song Jingya.
Song Jingya didn't notice the strange atmosphere between Lin Yan and Xu Manyu. She glanced at Xu Manyu with disdain and said to Lin Yan, "Come out for a moment. I have something to tell you."
Lin Yan glanced at Xu Manyu who had hurriedly left. She knew that Xu Manyu would probably not say anything in front of Song Jingya.
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At the same time, on the other side, Zhang Guodong also arrived at the village chief's house and said that he had left Lu Jinghuai and others behind.
The village chief's face turned dark, and he angrily threw his pipe at Zhang Guodong.
"Do you value money over life? They are government officials, and you dare to touch them? Aren't you afraid of death?"
Zhang Guodong, however, looked completely indifferent and said nonchalantly, "Second Uncle, I told you you were too cautious. So what if they're from the government? What kind of background could they have to be sent to a place like ours? They're probably just handymen."
Zhang Guodong paused and snorted coldly.
"So what if they're missing? How many people would investigate? Even if they were, our route is pretty remote. Maybe they were snatched away by something in the mountains on their way back last night, or maybe they fell somewhere. Who can prove we left them behind?"
The village chief's face was still ashen, but Zhang Guodong was still trying to persuade him.
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