Chapter 173 - Reasons to Stay
Chapter 173 - Reasons to Stay
Neither Cheng Lingqi nor Ning Fei are "locals", so they don't take the issue of "enemy and our position" so seriously. And based on how Liu Fan treated the original Cheng Lingqi, it was only a matter of time before this Cheng Lingqi escaped from his hands.
The only thing the two discussed was how to bring Cheng Lingqi's two relatives back safely from Shen Zejun.
"It's not that I'm worried that Shen Zejun won't release us, but he kept saying that he had important things to do in Shashi, and he couldn't find anyone he could trust to guarantee the safety of Cheng, uh, my mother and sister, so they all stayed there." Cheng Lingqi said, "I tried to send someone to pick them up once, but they said my mother was sick and couldn't leave for the time being. There was no choice but to withdraw the people first."
Ning Fei said: "If you send more people a few times, as long as Liu Fan hears that Shen Zejun has contact with the other side, you will definitely be in trouble."
"That's one thing you said, but I'm not sure who can be trusted here." Cheng Lingqi complained, "Cheng Lingqi himself said that those he originally thought were trustworthy would actually betray him and abandon him for their 'future'. He has been here for so long and he can't figure out who can be trusted. I've only been here for two years, how can I be 100% sure who can be trusted?"
Ning Fei's comment: "He was tricked to death and doesn't know who his true friends are. And you have got the script from the God's perspective and have experienced it here for two years, but you still don't know who to trust. What an excellent matching mechanism."
"Everyone can brag, so can you help me figure it out?"
"Okay, then give me your entire position so that I can get in touch with all your colleagues. And you can find someone to pick up your mother and sister?"
"..." Cheng Lingqi was silent for two seconds. "In that case, you go pick them up first. I will inform you of everyone's situation when you come back. Don't you like analysis? Just help me find it out by analysis."
Ning Fei laughed when he heard it: "...Ha."
"What are you talking about!" Cheng Lingqi really didn't like his attitude, as if he looked down on her. "Then don't I have to complete these two things to achieve my goal? Didn't you say you would help me? If you think I'm incompetent, then you can do it if you can."
"Hahaha..." Ning Fei laughed heartily, then he stood up and walked closer to Cheng Lingqi, "I told you I was here to help you, and you just wanted to be the boss and not have to do anything about it, right?"
Cheng Lingqi opened his mouth, but before he could say anything, Ning Fei raised his hand and gently patted his face: "Alright, who told you that you can only rely on me now? Don't worry, I will help you, and I am the only one who can help you, Adjutant Cheng."
Cheng Lingqi got goosebumps from this action and turned her head away to avoid it: "Just talk, don't touch me."
Ning Fei held up her little finger: "I only have one request for you, stay alive and wait for me to come back, can you do it?"
"..." Cheng Lingqi slapped his hand away, "Don't talk nonsense, you underestimate me too much, be careful or you will capsize in the ditch."
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Ning Fei led his men on the road without much hesitation.
Although it was said that he was bringing people, in fact, he only brought an extra driver and a helper. He couldn't let too many people take up seats in the car because he had to reserve seats for Cheng Lingqi's two relatives. In addition, Ning Fei also got some weapons for self-defense, some of which were hidden in the car, luggage, and on his body. Although these cars are still rare these days, it is wartime after all, so we have to be on guard.
Of course, he also hid enough money as a "stepping stone" just in case on the road.
They went in the opposite direction of the fleeing crowd, ignoring all the real and fake miserable pleas for help on the road, and arrived in Shashi in two days.
There are actually still quite a few people in Shashi, but the streets look a little more disorderly and the atmosphere is a little more tense. Ning Fei found the most famous hotel in the local area to stay in. Everything in the hotel seemed to be in order. It seems that once the door is closed, the people enjoying themselves inside are still living in a peaceful and prosperous age, not troubled at all by the wars in the world.
Ning Fei arrived in the evening the day before and sent a driver to deliver Cheng Lingqi's handwritten letter. The next morning, he sat in the house where Cheng Lingqi's mother and sister were temporarily staying - which was also Shen Zejun's current residence.
"You mean, you're here to pick me and my mom up to go to Yucheng? We're leaving in two days?"
Cheng Lingqi's sister Cheng Mengxiao looked surprised. She subconsciously glanced at Shen Zejun and said in embarrassment: "Isn't it too fast..."
"Not so fast, Miss Cheng. Logically speaking, you should have arrived in Yucheng a long time ago." Ning Fei knew that it would not be so easy to pick someone up. He also glanced at Shen Zejun's expression and said leisurely, "Since Mr. Shen is temporarily unable to complete Adjutant Cheng's request, then I will come to help solve your worries. The sooner the matter is settled, the sooner you can feel at ease, and it will be safer for you, isn't it?"
Cheng Mengxiao wanted to refute, but she couldn't organize her words for a while, so she stumbled and said, "But, I have something else to do here, so I can't go that fast..."
"What exactly is it? Adjutant Cheng means that if it's not a very important matter, then just let him go. It's more important to reunite as soon as possible." Ning Fei looked at Cheng's mother. "These days, it's so rare for a family to be together, right, ma'am?"
"Ah, Mr. Ning is right. I haven't seen Lingqi for a long time." Mother Cheng seemed to have no idea what to do, but when she talked about her son, she still showed that she was concerned about him. "It's only two days. I don't know how to pack the luggage..."
"Just buy two suitcases and ask the helpers to pack them. Don't throw away the unimportant large items or the things you haven't used for a long time. Adjutant Cheng has them, or you can buy them when you need them." Ning Fei continued, "Adjutant Cheng has already prepared for your arrival. He rented a spacious house suitable for a family of three and hired helpers. Since you guys never go, he has to use them all by himself. He used to be busy at the admiral's house all the time, which is a waste."
Cheng's mother asked: "How is Lingqi...recently?"
Ning Fei thought that they had been chatting for more than ten minutes before someone remembered to ask about Cheng Lingqi's situation. These two relatives were really too much. And it was the biological mother who remembered to ask, that biological sister, she didn't seem to care about her brother at all, and was only thinking about how to stay.
"Adjutant Cheng... well, although he won't let me say it, you are his only remaining close relatives and friends, so I will tell you this." Ning Fei had been prepared for this question and immediately acted out, "He hasn't been doing well recently, and is often too busy to go home late at night. If this continues, I don't know when he will be sent to the front line. He told me that after being so busy that he felt dizzy and headache, he would feel sad when he returned to the empty house. If his mother and sister were at home, he would think that someone was waiting for him at home when he went to work, and his life would be a little more hopeful... Mr. Shen, don't you agree?"
"...Ahem." Shen Zejun felt more and more embarrassed the more he listened. “When I get home from get off work, someone is waiting for me at home” and “The family of three is so happy”. This sounds like... the life he is living now.
Mother Cheng was even more anxious to leave after hearing this: "Ah? How come Lingqi lives like this? He didn't even mention him in his letter. This child only reports good news and not bad news. Someone still needs to take care of him..."
When Cheng Mengxiao heard her mother's words, she was worried that her next sentence would be "Let's go right away", so she quickly laughed half-jokingly: "Hey, Mr. Ning, what you said sounds like my brother should find a girlfriend."
——Is it just like Shen Zejun found you as his girlfriend?
Ning Fei sneered playfully. It was very slight, so slight that it seemed like Cheng Mengxiao's hallucination.
"He is in such a situation now that he doesn't have the money to find a girlfriend. His first wish is to have you by his side as soon as possible so that he can feel at ease." Ning Fei paused, leaned closer, and deliberately lowered his voice, "I heard that the military pay in Yucheng is tight and the financial system is in chaos. Adjutant Cheng may not be able to send you 80 to 100 yuan every month. When we have no money here, it will be difficult to find food, clothing, and housing. We can't ask Mr. Shen to help pay for such a big house, right?"
Shen Zejun felt even more embarrassed when he heard this.
Ning Fei caught his expression and guessed: Is this grown man living in a woman's house for free?
"Is Lingqi starting to run out of money?" Mother Cheng's reaction was more direct. She patted her daughter on the shoulder and said, "Xiaoxiao, the money your brother sent is in your hands. How much is left? If there is any surplus, give some back to your brother. We don't need so much here..."
Cheng Mengxiao clenched her fingers and said, "Mom, we don't have much left. We have spent a lot on rent, helpers, daily food, and winter clothes..."
Ning Fei listened to this expected answer and deliberately asked, "Is Shashi so expensive? I wonder how much the rent is, how much the help is, and how much the food is every day?"
"This, this..." Cheng Mengxiao was completely frozen. It was not right to reply, nor was it right not to reply. Shen Zejun finally spoke up to help: "Xiaoxiao probably can't remember everything at the moment. Mr. Ning asked so many details, what are you planning to do?"
"Oh, I told you, I'm from the Southwest Chamber of Commerce. This trip is just a temporary outpost to gather some information." Ning Fei said casually, "If it's appropriate, the Southwest Chamber of Commerce may also come here to do business."
"I see." Shen Zejun took this opportunity to change the subject. "I wonder what kind of business the Southwest Chamber of Commerce wants to do. I also do some business, and I would like to cooperate if there is a chance. In addition, I have made a lot of business friends in Shashi, and maybe I can introduce them to you. They often have gatherings, why don't you come with me to take a look in a few days, Mr. Ning?"
"Okay, thank you very much." Ning Fei had no idea what he was thinking. He just wanted to hold her back first and make long-term plans. Ning Fei did not refute, but said: "It is just right to give Mrs. Cheng and Miss more time to pack their luggage and settle local affairs, so that they can feel more comfortable when they leave."
Cheng Mengxiao said: "But I still have... still have work here!"
"Oh? I haven't heard of this. Your brother hasn't heard of it either, right?" Ning Fei wasn't surprised at all. He asked casually, as if he was watching a child playing a game, "Then where is Miss Cheng employed?"
"I……"
Boom boom boom!
A sudden knock at the door interrupted the conversation. The maid at the gatehouse went to open the door. After a while, she came to the living room and reported, "Sir, Miss, Madam, there are guests outside. The car has already stopped at the door!"
Shen Zejun was puzzled: "Who is it? No one else said they would come today."
The servant replied, "It's Mr. Duan from the car dealership!"
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