At first, Jiang Ci had not yet discovered Liu Ke.
There were many leaders around, so she couldn't just look around.
Liu Ke couldn't quite squeeze in either. Looking around, he noticed three teenagers standing together talking.
It was Huang Zheyue, Shen Ting, and Cheng Ke.
Overjoyed, she quickly went over and exclaimed, "Zheyue!"
Huang Zheyue turned her head, somewhat surprised, "Aunt Liu, what brings you here?"
Liu Ke stopped and said, "Your Aunt Jiang's relatives have arrived. Mingzhu asked me to tell Xiao Ci."
Standing to the side, Shen Ting and Cheng Ke were both surprised, "Aunt Jiang's relative?"
Cheng Ke and Huang Zheyue looked at Shen Ting.
Shen Ting had lived in Zhongmo Town for a long time and was the first person to know Jiang Ci, so he should know something about her.
Shen Ting scratched his head. "Why are you looking at me? I didn't know Aunt Jiang had relatives."
"You're so dense," Cheng Ke said, suddenly realizing something. "Aunt Jiang was initially sent to the countryside as an educated youth, but later settled directly in Beijing. Logically speaking, she must have relatives in her original hometown!"
“That’s true.” Huang Zheyue nodded, then quickly frowned again.
Having spent so many years with Aunt Jiang, Huang Zheyue had never heard Jiang Ci mention her family.
If they were truly close family members, would they not mention each other for six or seven years?
Huang Zheyue sensed something was wrong and said to Liu Ke, "I'll take you inside to find Aunt Jiang."
Jiang Ci was at the front. Zhou Mingli had just taken the microphone from the leader when she was pulled aside.
Jiang Ci turned her head and saw Liu Ke. Thinking it was something at work, she pulled her aside.
Once they reached a quiet, secluded corner where there weren't many people, Jiang Ci asked, "What's wrong?"
Liu Ke then repeated what he had said to Huang Zheyue to Jiang Ci.
Your family is here to see you!
Jiang Ci was taken aback, and was about to roll up her sleeves, "Zhou Yang and Zhou Miao, aren't you in school? Why are you here?"
After saying that, Jiang Ci felt something was wrong. "Aren't you at work? How did you know Yangyang and Miaomiao were here?"
"It's not them!" Huang Zheyue quickly interjected. "From what Aunt Liu said, it should be your family members from your hometown!"
Jiang Ci's eyebrows are arched.
My hometown...
"Erniu's only redeeming quality is her brain. If we let her graduate from high school and marry her off to a wealthy family, she'd get at least a hundred yuan as a dowry, right? Our little one needs new clothes again; she was deprived a lot when she was little, so she needs to eat more meat to make up for it."
"You damned Erniu! I told you to take care of your brother, and this is how you do it! You just watched him get beaten up! Where's my broom?! I'll beat you to death, you good-for-nothing!"
"You have more than enough clothes for your sister, why would you need new clothes? This fabric is for your brother to make clothes, so don't even look at it!"
"Aren't you going to go help your brother with his homework? You're such a waste of money! You're so good at studying, why don't you teach your brother more!"
"Erniu, I'm telling you! If you don't agree to give your brother the spot at the Workers', Peasants' and Soldiers' University today, I'll disown you! Get out of this house! And don't even think about getting a single thing from me again!"
"You've got some nerve, Erniu! You dare run away?"
"Boss, tie her up! Lock her up and starve her for three days! When the truck to the countryside comes, just throw her in! Let's see if she still has the strength to run!"
Even with just a few scattered fragments of memory passing by, Jiang Ci felt a dark cloud pressing down on her, a continuous, oppressive, and painful feeling.
Jiang Ci didn't react much, then looked at Liu Ke and asked, "Did they go to the ministry?"
Liu Ke nodded. "Mingzhu told me this at the ministry. They shouldn't have gone to your house."
"Thank you for making this trip."
Liu Ke carefully examined Jiang Ci. She didn't seem happy at all, which suggested that Jiang Ci wasn't someone easy to get along with.
“It’s nothing troublesome. Mingzhu just asked me to let you know in advance that your family seems to be coming here. What do you think we should do?”
Here?
It's ridiculous to let them ruin Zhou Mingli's grand opening day at his factory.
Jiang Ci nodded and told Liu Ke to stay and watch the opening ceremony, while she pulled Huang Zheyue aside.
"Auntie, are your relatives not good people?"
Huang Zheyue said as she walked.
Jiang Ci raised an eyebrow. "How did you figure that out?"
“You’re not happy at all,” Huang Zheyue said honestly. “And I’ve never heard you mention them before.”
Jiang Ci smiled and said, "You're quite clever."
"Just tell me what you need me to do!" Huang Zheyue patted his chest, making a promise.
Jiang Ci gave him a knowing look and said, "Today is a big day for your Uncle Zhou. They're planning to come here, and I don't want such a good day to be ruined."
"You stand guard at the door. If anyone comes over, you..."
Jiang Ci whispered several words in Huang Zheyue's ear.
She took twenty yuan out of her bag and gave it to Huang Zheyue.
"No need, I have money!" Huang Zheyue said arrogantly.
After selling the batch of goods he bought in Guangshi with Zhou Mingli during the summer vacation, Huang Zheyue's savings approached several thousand yuan, and he was quite wealthy.
Jiang Ci glanced at him sideways, and Huang Zheyue wilted, obediently taking the money.
"Don't reveal where we live, how much money we make, or the location of Yangyang and Miaomiao's school," Jiang Ci instructed Huang Zheyue again.
"I understand, Auntie, don't worry, I promise I'll do a good job."
Jiang Ci smiled and nodded, letting him go.
They were already clapping over there. Jiang Ci looked over and saw that Zhou Mingli was looking at her.
She smiled and walked over.
She went up on stage and stood next to Zhou Mingli.
"I hereby declare that Jiangming Television Factory is officially established!"
Amidst the crackling of firecrackers, Zhou Mingli grasped Jiang Ci's hand and cut the red ribbon symbolizing the establishment of the association.
A cheer erupted from the crowd.
Zhou Mingli and Jiang Ci invited everyone inside, where a feast had been prepared in the kitchen.
After exchanging pleasantries with the guests, Zhou Mingli returned and sat down next to Jiang Ci, asking, "What were you doing just now?"
Jiang Ci smiled and spoke a few words to Zhou Mingli in a low voice.
Zhou Mingli had previously heard Jiang Ci say that Jiang Ci's quota for the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University was given to her younger brother by her family, and she even went to the countryside as an educated youth in her brother's place.
Zhou Mingli frowned. "We haven't been in touch for so many years, why are they suddenly coming to Beijing?"
His words were full of indifference and displeasure.
Jiang Ci pondered for a moment and said, "Perhaps it's because... the list of the delegation going abroad was broadcast on the news, and they saw my name and photo on TV, which is how they found out that I work in the ministry."
The timing is too perfect.
Less than half a month after the news broadcast, the Jiang family came to Beijing and even visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Jiang Ci thought about the faces of that group of people. What kind of good reputation could they possibly have outside the ministry?
Before going abroad, I must settle things with this family.
Not hearing Zhou Mingli speak, she looked up and saw that Zhou Mingli was looking at her.
"I'll do it myself," Jiang Ci cut off what he was about to say.
"Your factory has just opened, so take care of things here first."
Zhou Mingli reached out and grasped her hand. "Do you have a solution?"
Jiang Ci smiled, but the smile didn't reach her eyes. "What other methods are needed when faced with a rogue?"
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