Chapter 352 Family and Old Friends
After entering the house, Chen Chuan took off his coat and took out the things in the suitcase one by one, "Uncle, Aunt, I brought a lot of things for you."
He picked up an aluminum tobacco box and handed it to Nian Fuli, "Uncle, this is top-quality tobacco, imported from Taiana."
Nian Fuli was immediately addicted when he saw it. He rubbed his hands and said, "I've been wanting to try Taiana tobacco for a long time." He started to take out his pipe. "Xiao Chuan, I haven't used the pipe you gave me last time. This is perfect for pairing..."
Chen Chuan smiled, took out a set of exquisite tea sets, and a set of Qingnang Yufang skin care products, and said, "Aunt, this is what I brought you."
Originally, Molan was the strongest in the skin care products market. However, after the collapse of Molan, its market and technology were divided up by various companies. Qingnang Yufang also got a piece of the pie, but currently only produces high-end products with limited quantities. As a drug tester, he also managed to get a piece of the pie.
Yu Wan said, "Chan'er, you already sent quite a few things last time. You'll need a lot of money in Central City by yourself, so don't bring anything with you when you come back."
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "Aunt, I now have a job at the processing bureau and am paid. I don't have to pay for food and accommodation at the college, so it's a good opportunity to buy you some things."
Nian Fuli then asked, "What position?"
Chen Chuan said: "A member of the special execution team of the processing bureau."
Nian Fuli asked a few more questions, figured it out, and said with emotion, "If you go back to Yangzhi, the patrol bureau will at least give you a captain position. If you count it that way, you're on the same level as me."
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "That's incomparable. I can only manage myself in the processing bureau, but my uncle manages thousands of people."
Nian Fuli sighed and said, "Alas, the salary isn't much, but there are so many things to worry about. It's hard." Yu Wan rolled her eyes at him and said, "If you find it tiring, let someone else do it."
"That won't do. So many brothers are counting on me, how can I just give up..."
At this time, the cousins kept jumping around Chen Chuan, saying, "Brother, we still have ours, we still have ours."
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "You guys are indispensable." He took out some remaining things from the bag. In addition to the dolls that boys and girls liked, there were also some educational toys for children.
After giving the things to the two cheering little guys, he finally took out a cylindrical object wrapped in cloth and placed it on the table.
Yu Wan asked curiously, "Chan'er, what is this?"
Chen Chuan pulled the cloth away, revealing a palm-sized cage with a colorful bird inside. He said, "This is a miniature parrot. It can welcome guests and announce good news. If you keep it at home, it can eat all kinds of mosquitoes and insects."
He bought this miniature parrot from the Secret Snake Cult, and it was delivered to his door upon notification. It is very easy to raise, has a long lifespan, and will even speak well of its owner.
However, the biggest function of this thing is actually to identify people. Whenever a familiar or unfamiliar guest comes in, it will notify the host in advance.
He then took hold of the cage and shook it gently. The parrot stirred, opened its sleepy eyes, and seeing the person in front of it looking at it, it immediately perked up, spread its wings, and shouted loudly: "Happiness and good fortune, happiness and good fortune..."
Yu Wan looked at it curiously, and even the two little ones, Nian Mo and Nian Lu, came over with Chao Ming in their arms to look.
The miniature parrot was not afraid of people at all. It just shrank when it saw Chao Ming's head coming towards it, then quickly straightened its chest. However, its eyes drifted towards Nian Fuli and Yu Wan, as if asking for help. Its look immediately made people laugh.
Yu Wan said, "It's so hot out here, there are a lot of bugs. Since this little thing can catch flies and insects, let's keep it. Chan'er, how long will you stay this time?"
Chen Chuan said, "About a month." He then added, "Aunt, I have a car now, and I'll come back to see you more often in the future."
Nian Fuli said, "Besides studying, you also have errands to attend to. These are more important. You don't have to worry about us. Just give us a phone call. The road here is not short, and it's tiring to rush back and forth."
Yu Wan also said, "Chan'er, your uncle is right. Studying and working are not easy jobs. You should rest more when you have time. You are a child who works hard without getting up early or late. You should take good care of yourself."
Chen Chuan nodded and said, "Uncle, aunt, I can take care of myself."
At noon, the family had a meal together and talked about the situation in the central city. However, there were two young children present, and in order to avoid Yu Wan from worrying too much, Chen Chuan did not mention too many negative things, but only talked about the general situation in the central city.
The strange world shrouded by the biological field made my aunt and her family fascinated. Although they had occasionally heard rumors from the central city, they had never heard of it in such detail, as if they had seen it with their own eyes.
After dinner, Nian Fuli said, "Come for a walk with me."
Chen Chuan said hello.
The two people came out of the house, greeted people along the way, walked out of the alley, and headed towards the nearby park.
Nian Fuli took out his pipe, and Chen Chuan took out a lighter he had picked up and lit it for him. Nian Fuli waited for a moment, took a light puff, and slowly exhaled, praising it, saying, "This tastes just right."
Walking slowly on the road, he said: "Now that the Molan Company is gone and the Blood Scar Gang has been wiped out, there are fewer troubles in the city. The Iron Chain Gang still knows the rules, and the public security in Yangzhi is much better than before.
There have been quite a few changes in the police station. The old company commander has been promoted, and now Director Guan is the director. Instructor Wen has also been transferred and replaced by a new chief instructor. But I can't quite figure this guy out. He smiles at everyone, but those eyes are always watching people from behind.
He chuckled, "Molan is gone. Someone up there must be keeping an eye on our police station."
Chen Chuan understood. In the past, an important responsibility of the Yangzhi City Police Bureau was to keep an eye on Molan. Now that Molan was gone, the higher-ups would naturally choose a new method of checks and balances.
He thought for a moment and asked, "Uncle, is there any result from Molan Company?"
"That place is now owned by Yuan'an Company. They're building a railway to the north, connecting it to the Hangu City military port. It was decided last year, and it's said that Yuan'an Company provided the funds behind it."
Chen Chuan nodded. Yuan'an was an arms company, but it was also a state-owned enterprise. Handing it over to Yuan'an should have been the arrangement of the Dashun government.
Nian Fuli took a long drag on his cigarette. "I heard those island nations out there are at war every day. Xiao Qian sent a telegram a few days ago saying his training unit might be transferred there to garrison. Now that he's gone for the New Year, he probably won't be back."
Chen Chuan knew this. There were many resistance forces emerging in the many island countries overseas, and there was no harmony between the countries. There were exchanges of fire almost every day, and it could be said that wars were constantly going on.
He said, "The armaments of the Outer Islands are several levels lower than those of the Dashun. My cousin graduated from school as an officer. Today's tactics are different from before. There's no need for him to fight on the front lines himself. Uncle, don't worry too much."
Nian Fuli shook his head and said, "It doesn't matter if I go to the battlefield. If I, your uncle, hadn't fought on the battlefield when I was young, I wouldn't be what I am today.
You should be careful in Central City. Although you didn't say it just now, your uncle knows that it's not that easy to stay in Central City. Don't worry about your family. Your uncle is still strong and can hold on for another ten or twenty years. Just do your own thing."
Chen Chuan nodded.
Nian Fuli slapped his head again and said, "Oh, I almost forgot one thing. A few days ago, a guy named Lu Ke called me. He's Yu Gang's apprentice, right? He said he wanted to give you their contact address." He fumbled around and took out a piece of paper. "I wrote down his address."
Chen Chuan took it and took a look at it, "Thank you, uncle."
Nian Fuli waved his hand and said, "Yu Gang was involved in a case, but the Iron Chain Gang helped stop the Blood Scar Gang, and his criminal record was cleared. He knows when to advance and when to retreat, and he's a prudent person. He was also your teacher. If you think he's capable, you can help him."
Chen Chuan nodded.
After walking around outside, Chen Chuan chatted with Yu Wan for a long time and then returned to his room.
After being away for more than half a year, the furnishings in the room are still the same as before. It can be seen that my aunt cleans it regularly.
He took out and packed up the things he needed, and in the afternoon, he drove his cousins to the newly opened amusement park and also visited some places he used to go.
After returning that day, he took a nice shower and went to bed.
The next morning, he got up early and did some boxing to stretch his muscles. After having breakfast with his aunt and her family, he called Ding Jiao and said, "Ding Jiao, this is Chen Chuan."
"Xiaochuan...you're back?!" A loud voice came from the other side.
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "Yes, I went back to Yangzhi during the summer vacation."
"Oh my..." Ding Jiao cried out in surprise, "Xiaochuan, you said you were back in Yangzhi. Why didn't you tell us earlier so we could welcome you. Also, you've been in Central City for so long, you need to tell us about what's going on there so we can brag about it when we come back, right?"
Chen Chuan laughed. Ding Jiao was still the same as before, unchanged. He said, "I just got back yesterday too, and that's why I called you right now. Let's make a date to get together. I'll be home for the next month."
"Okay, I'll notify people now and get back to you later." The person on the other end hung up the phone in a hurry.
Chen Chuan smiled and dialed another number, this time calling Cheng Zitong. After the call was connected, he said, "Teacher, this is Xiao Chuan. Um, I just got home yesterday. Is it free for you now? Okay, then I'll come over right away."
He put on his hat, picked up some things he had bought in Central City, and pushed the door open.
But these things are just incidental. He has prepared a special gift this time, a book of ghost stories recorded based on various clues in the central city. He believes Cheng Zitong will like it.
After getting on the car at the alley entrance, he drove towards Wuyi College.
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(End of this chapter)
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