Chapter 224 Meeting a former senior in a moment of crisis
"ah--!"
A tremendous pulling force came, catching Jiang Ling off guard. She stumbled and almost fell to the ground.
The motorcycle didn't stop at all, making a piercing noise, and was about to speed away with her bag!
"My bag!" Jiang Ling exclaimed in surprise, caught off guard.
Although there wasn't much cash in the bag, it contained her ID card, bank cards, and other documents, which would be a hassle to reissue.
Just as she was about to give chase, another black sedan sped out from the side at an even faster speed and intercepted the motorcycle.
A sharp, piercing screech of brakes rang out from the side!
"Squeak—crunch!"
The motorcycle lost its balance and crashed to the ground with a thud, throwing the two petty thieves off in a disheveled state.
The door of the black sedan opened quickly, and a young man in a dark suit jumped out nimbly. Before the two thieves could get up, he took a few steps forward and subdued them in an instant!
They then used the loosened tie to tightly bind their wrists together!
The whole process was smooth and quick, taking only a dozen seconds.
Still shaken, Jiang Ling hurriedly ran over and snatched her bag from the assailant.
"Are you alright?" The young man turned to look at her, his face full of concern.
"N-nothing... Thank you!" Jiang Ling quickly thanked him, and after checking her bag to make sure nothing was missing, she looked at his face.
The young man had regular features, and his brows revealed a capable demeanor and a subtle sharpness. He looked somewhat familiar.
She stopped abruptly, and tentatively asked, somewhat uncertainly, "You...you are...Senior Xie Penghui?"
The young man, upon hearing this, was not surprised. Instead, he smiled slightly and said, "It's me."
"I was passing by when I saw someone who looked a lot like you. I didn't expect it to be you. Long time no see, Jiang Ling."
"Senior, what a coincidence! I never expected to run into you here!" Jiang Ling was filled with emotion.
The person in front of her was Xie Penghui, her senior from university, who was two years ahead of her. His father and her father had been business partners for many years, and the two families had a close relationship.
"I didn't expect this either." Xie Penghui confirmed the identity, took out his phone to call the police, and asked with concern,
"Why did you come to a place like this all by yourself? It's not safe."
The police arrived quickly and took the two petty thieves away.
"I really owe you a lot today, senior, otherwise I would have lost all my documents." Jiang Ling thanked him again solemnly.
"I just happened to be passing by, it was nothing." Xie Penghui waved his hand, looking at her, his tone becoming gentle yet tinged with a hint of heaviness.
"My parents have told me about your family situation. How have you been lately? It seems like it's been a long time since I've seen you at school."
Hearing this greeting, Jiang Ling felt a slight pang of sadness. "I'm alright, but I have to face reality. I can't go to school for the time being; I'm dealing with some follow-up matters."
"Actually, I came here today to see my dad's old factory. I... plan to rebuild it."
"You want to restart the fireworks factory?" Xie Penghui's eyes flashed with obvious surprise, but it was quickly replaced by admiration.
“Very insightful and courageous! The factory laid a very good foundation from the start. Although our family’s main business is not in the chemical industry, we still have some connections and resources in the local business circle. If you have any questions or need any help in the future, please don’t hesitate to ask.”
"Thank you, senior!" Jiang Ling felt a warmth in her heart; this was exactly the support she needed right now.
"When the fireworks factory reopens, we'll definitely need your and Uncle Xie's guidance."
The two stood by the roadside and started chatting.
During the conversation, Jiang Ling learned that Xie Penghui had graduated more than a year ago and was now gradually taking over the family business. He had come to this area today to inspect an industrial site and happened to witness her being robbed.
Jiang Ling knew the bulletproof vest was already on its way, so she didn't dare to delay any longer.
Xie Penghui himself also had other things to do.
The two then agreed to meet again next time.
"Since you are determined to revive your family business, we will definitely have more opportunities to interact in the future."
Xie Penghui took a simply designed business card from his card holder and handed it to Jiang Ling. It had his name and company position printed on it.
"Keep in touch, and feel free to contact me if you need anything. Today's incident is a stroke of luck amidst misfortune, as it allowed us to reconnect."
Jiang Ling accepted the business card.
"Okay, senior, we'll definitely keep in touch! Thank you so much for today!"
Jiang Ling put away the business card and said goodbye to Xie Penghui.
Back at the grocery store, the delivery truck carrying the bulletproof vest arrived.
Jiang Ling signed for it and put the bulletproof vest in the store's warehouse.
Seeing that it was still early, she dragged her small flatbed cart to the nearby general market.
It's winter there now, and there's a shortage of fresh vegetables.
Even if they do offer it, it's only a few items, and they're quite expensive.
Now I have to cook for more than a dozen people every day at noon. They are all manual laborers, and it's the dead of winter. I have to make sure they are well-fed and nutritious.
Jiang Ling pulled the cart and first went to the meat section, where she bought half a pig, ten slaughtered chickens, and ten catties each of beef and mutton.
Fortunately, her shop has enough refrigerators, so there's no worry about not having enough space.
I bought 20 jin of leafy greens, 10 trays of eggs, and various cooked foods.
They only turned back home when the cart was full.
Back at the grocery store, the things she ordered online had arrived.
It is a pair of high-definition binoculars.
She saw this while browsing an online store on her phone, and in order to receive it quickly, she placed an expedited order.
I also gave the deliveryman an extra fifty yuan tip.
The deliveryman sped off, prioritizing her order.
After receiving the goods, Jiang Ling unpacked them and checked the quality.
Holding it up to your eyes, the trees on the distant mountains instantly appear closer and become clearly visible.
Yes, that's exactly what she wanted.
It is easy to operate and lightweight and portable.
After packing her things, Jiang Ling opened the wooden door.
A gust of winter chill hit her face first, making Jiang Ling shiver slightly.
Then came the noisy and bustling sounds, along with the rich, meaty aroma of bone broth simmering in the large iron pot.
The sun has risen; it's a bright and sunny day.
But the winter sun doesn't offer much warmth, and one's voice still comes out as a white mist.
The trees on the mountain were bare, and you could see several moving figures on the mountainside in the distance. They were villagers from the surrounding area who had nothing to do on a sunny day and had come up the mountain to collect some firewood to keep warm.
There was still unmelted snow on the ground, and the village children, bundled up like dumplings, were playing in the open space, building snowmen.
Voices could be heard coming from the construction site of the new house.
Grandpa Zhao's booming voice pierced the cold air: "Here! Add another layer here! Yes, level it!"
The courtyard wall was already taller than a person, and the workers were busy in the early winter sun, their breath forming a continuous white cloud.
"Sister! Sister's back!"
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