"Thank you, Huanren. The information you provided has put my mind at ease. If I can really find Cheng Ran, I will remember this kindness for the rest of my life!"
Jiang Wanqing lowered her chin slightly, her tone grateful and sincere, which made him feel that their friendship had been elevated at this moment.
Fortunately, he abandoned that tiny, insignificant selfishness; otherwise, he would never have been able to face her.
Huan Ren breathed a sigh of relief and shook his head: "You flatter me. You've helped me so much. What I've done for you is nothing. If you need anything from me in the future, just let me know. I'll do what I can for you, and I'll create the conditions to do what I can't!"
"Okay, I appreciate your kind gesture."
Since he said that, Jiang Wanqing didn't stand on ceremony with him. It's normal for friends to help each other and give and take; being too polite would only make them seem distant.
After the two finished talking, they went to meet up with the others. Someone gave Huanren a meaningful look, but his eyes and expression were more righteous than if he were swearing an oath, and the thought of gossiping was instantly extinguished.
Because Hung Hing was there, Huanren did not escort her back to the guesthouse.
In the car, Jiang Wanqing noticed that Hong Xing would glance at her in the rearview mirror from time to time, and thought she hadn't noticed, but she had actually seen it all.
She coughed twice: "Stop peeking. Just ask whatever you want, or I'm afraid you won't get a good night's sleep tonight."
"Well……"
Embarrassed at being caught red-handed, Hung Hing chuckled twice, feeling a little ashamed.
"Sister-in-law, I feel like Comrade Huanren treats you... a little differently. He called you aside just now, could it be that he has some other intention?"
He asked the question with a cautious expression, afraid of saying something wrong and offending Jiang Wanqing.
Although he put it very tactfully, Jiang Wanqing still understood and covered her mouth with a smile.
"Are you trying to say that he's interested in me and wants to be with me?"
"Ah...this...this...no..."
Hung Hing was speechless. He hadn't expected her to ask such a direct question, which made him seem like he was meddling and overthinking things.
"No," she denied it decisively.
"ah?"
"He called me over alone to tell me something very important, about Cheng Ran."
A sharp screech of brakes rang out, and Hung Hing abruptly turned his head.
"What?"
“He has already confirmed that the person is Cheng Ran. However, for some reason, he has lost his memory. So Huanren and I discussed using the pretext of recruiting laborers to bring someone down the mountain to contact us.”
Silence...still silence. Hung Hing swallowed hard. He had indeed been judging others by his own petty standards.
"I'm sorry, sister-in-law, I misunderstood you."
"You think that since Cheng Ran has been missing for two years, it's normal for me to be lonely and have potential relationships with other men. But I've already said that I will only focus on my work from now on, and nothing else is within my consideration. Why don't you believe me?"
"No, sister-in-law, it's not that I don't trust you, it's just that I don't want you to find someone else too soon." He lowered his head after saying that, feeling extremely guilty.
"Ah, I see. Maybe I also know why you and Molly are always breaking up and getting back together."
"Why?"
When the topic turned to him and Molly, Hung Hing looked up again. This was a major issue that had been bothering and frustrating him lately. He couldn't break up completely, and he couldn't be together openly. As he watched himself get older year by year, he really didn't know what to do.
“I’m asking you, ever since Molly’s mother contacted you, have you been in a state of avoidance? Have you tried to fight for your future together? Have you respected Molly’s freedom? Even if you went to Molly’s house, regardless of whether it worked out or not, did you show any attitude? Molly’s parents are trying to persuade you, so you’re trying to persuade Molly. Why don’t you think about trying to persuade her parents instead?”
"I……"
"Just like your speculation about my relationship with Huanren, it's all your subjective opinion. But you haven't considered that even if we take a step back and assume there really is someone outstanding enough for me to entrust my life to, I also have the freedom and right to start a new life, don't I?"
Jiang Wanqing's tone was calm, without anger or resentment. She explained things to him in detail, and he fell silent instantly. In the 21st century, one could say that he had a bit of hidden male chauvinism.
"I'm sorry, sister-in-law."
"You haven't wronged anyone, and neither have I. Communication is the bridge to solving problems. Actually, the fact that you even asked the question is already a great achievement. It would be the same for any other matter, understand?"
Hung Hing's eyes lost their confusion and gradually hardened. He nodded and hummed in agreement.
"I understand. I'll know what to do when I get back this time."
"That's good. Let's go back and rest. Now we just have to wait for the day the factory construction starts."
...
Job postings were plastered all over the streets and alleys, and many people came to apply. Hung Hing personally oversaw the selection process.
The line stretched as far as the eye could see, and after registering for most of the day, they hadn't even caught a glimpse of Cheng Ran.
"Sister-in-law, there are so many people, I don't see Brother Cheng. What if he's not coming?"
Jiang Wanqing shook her head: "Huanren said he has notified the village."
Just then, she saw a man she had seen in the village before. After he finished registering, she quickly called out to him.
"Comrade, wait a minute, do you know A-mei?"
"Oh, I know her. She brought you into the village that day, how could I not know her? Why did you ask her?"
"Ah...I heard he has an older brother who's in his prime. Why didn't he sign up for the job?"
"You mean A-Ye?" The man waved his hand. "He won't come. He's a very strange person. No one can get close to him. Even if he did come, he wouldn't fit in and might even cause you trouble. It's better if he doesn't come."
“But his sister and father seem perfectly normal to me,” Jiang Wanqing said gently, changing the subject.
Sure enough, the man snorted as soon as he finished speaking.
"They're not blood relatives, so of course they're different."
"Isn't my sister my biological sister?" she deliberately misunderstood.
"No, Aye isn't a blood relative. He was found by Amei and her father two years ago when they came up the mountain, and he's been living with them ever since."
Jiang Wanqing and Hong Xing exchanged a glance; the timing also matched up to two years ago.
She clenched her hands, suppressing her excitement.
"Then... could you do me a favor?"
"What kind of help?"
"Don't worry, I won't do anything bad. I'll give you five hundred yuan to get revenge, okay?"
"Okay, okay, okay!"
"Why not get five hundred yuan for free?" The man's eyes lit up with joy, and he immediately agreed. Jiang Wanqing then took him aside and gave him a few instructions.
"Oh, it's just such a small favor? Well, that's still helping my sister's family. Don't worry, Comrade Wanqing, I'll definitely take care of it! Leave it to me!"
Upon hearing that what was to be done was not a bad thing but a good thing, the villager immediately patted his chest and made a promise.
"Okay, make sure you remember, our recruitment deadline is the day after tomorrow. At the latest, A-Ye must come over, understand?"
"clear!"
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