After Juanzi took over the restaurant, she had to learn how to manage the store. She was also busy working as a cashier and other staff, so she was too busy to notice Shen Xiaoyan's unusual behavior.
It was only when Li Weidong came to her door that she realized something was wrong.
Li Weidong frowned as well: "How long has she been back at her parents' home?"
Juanzi counted on her fingers: "It seems like it's been about a week."
"He hasn't come back or made a phone call for a whole week?"
"No."
"That's strange..."
Li Weidong muttered to himself.
Logically speaking, neither the company nor the mushroom business is busy right now, and given Shen Xiaoyan's personality, she should be spending all her time at the shop.
After all, this restaurant was like her child to Shen Xiaoyan, and even if she decided to transfer it to Juanzi in the future, she couldn't bear to part with it.
Even if she went back to her parents' home, it's impossible for her to stay away for so long without even making a phone call, right?
Li Weidong frowned and asked, "Does her family have a telephone?"
"No."
Juanzi shook her head: "My sister originally had a telephone installed, but my brother sold it later."
She added insult to injury, "Brother Weidong, you have no idea what my cousin is like. He's a born bad guy. He's addicted to eating, drinking, gambling, and whoring. He used to ask my sister for money all the time!"
Li Weidong's ominous premonition grew stronger, so he simply said, "Where does she live? I'll go to her house to find her!"
Come to think of it, he's known Shen Xiaoyan for so long, but he still doesn't know where Shen Xiaoyan's hometown is!
Juanzi quickly said, "My sister's family lives in Xiping Village, and my brother's name is Shen Yaozong. You can find out by asking when you go into the village."
"good."
Li Weidong went out the door by himself.
Xiping Village is an even more mountainous place than Taohuayu, about 30 miles from the county seat.
Li Weidong was worried about Shen Xiaoyan, so he rode his motorcycle very fast and soon arrived at Xiping Village.
As soon as I entered the village, I met an uncle carrying a hoe, preparing to go to work in the fields.
Li Weidong quickly grabbed him and said, "Uncle, I want to ask you about someone. Where does Shen Yaozong live?"
"Looking for Yaozong?"
The middle-aged man spoke loudly: "He's not home. His sister is getting married today, and he went to escort the bride."
Marrying?
Li Weidong frowned.
I didn't hear Shen Xiaoyan mention that she had any other sisters!
He asked nervously, "Which sister?"
The uncle was a little puzzled: "He only has one younger sister, Yanzi, who got married and became a widow. Yaozong said he found her a good family to marry into so she can enjoy a good life!"
Then he sighed, "That girl Yanzi is really lucky. Her husband died and she remarried, and she even managed to marry a rich man!"
Li Weidong panicked.
Is Shen Xiaoyan getting married?
That's absolutely impossible!!!
Not to mention that Shen Xiaoyan is only focused on starting her own business and becoming a successful businesswoman, even if she really wanted to get married, she couldn't have gotten married so quietly.
This was most likely forced upon him by Shen Yaozong!
Li Weidong disregarded everything else and asked nervously, "Uncle, do you know where the man's family is from?"
He absolutely had to get there and save them!
The middle-aged man shook his head: "How would I know? This is her second marriage. They didn't even have a wedding banquet. A car came this morning to pick her up and that was it."
"But since they're driving, they must be from the city!"
After all, this car is not something that ordinary people can afford. If any family in the surrounding area had a car, it would cause a sensation.
Li Weidong was both anxious and angry. He wanted to find the person but knew he had no clues, and it was like looking for a needle in a haystack.
He thought for a moment and suddenly had an idea: "Then tell me where Yaozong lives. I need to talk to him about something."
Shen Yaozong is sending off his bride; surely his parents can't go with him?
The uncle didn't suspect anything, gave directions, and went to work in the fields.
At the west end of the village, in a dilapidated house.
Mr. and Mrs. Shen were counting money together.
It wasn't much money, only two hundred yuan in total, ten yuan notes, and all of them were brand new.
The elderly couple carefully counted the money, their smiles barely concealed.
"Dad, Yaozong's method is the best!"
Mother Shen grinned from ear to ear: "That wretched girl Yan'er, she wouldn't bring back the money she earned, but now look what's happened, her husband gave us the money!"
"If we find Yaozong a wife and have a child, then our mission as an old couple will be accomplished!"
Father Shen puffed on his pipe, then smiled and said, "One isn't enough. We need at least two or three. If we don't have the money, Yan'er will provide it. Her husband is rich anyway."
"That's right, that brat..."
Before he could finish speaking, someone knocked on the door.
Who is it?
Mother Shen frowned, carefully put the money away, and then went to open the door.
Looking at the unfamiliar young man outside the door, she asked with some confusion, "Who are you looking for?"
Li Weidong smiled and said, "Auntie, I'm Yaozong's friend. I need to talk to him urgently. Is he home?"
Mother Shen shook her head: "He's seeing his sister off at her wedding. He won't be back until tonight. If you need anything, come back tomorrow!"
Li Weidong also shook his head: "No, I have something urgent to tell him. Auntie, tell me where his sister got married, and I'll go find him."
Then he added, "It's just the right time to make up for the money I gave as a gift."
Upon hearing about money, Mr. and Mrs. Shen's eyes lit up.
"Just keep this money for us!"
Mother Shen made no attempt to hide the greed in her eyes: "Yaozong's sister, she married and moved to the city. If you want to find him, you'll have to go to the city!"
Li Weidong suppressed his anxiety and said seriously, "The money isn't with me. I didn't know his sister was getting married, and I didn't bring it with me. Auntie, tell me the location, and I'll go find him and get the money on my way."
Mother Shen was immediately displeased.
But then he thought that the money would eventually end up in his own family, so he didn't say anything, only saying, "His sister married into the city, and I don't really know where she is."
Then she turned her head and asked, "Dad, where does Yan'er's husband live?"
Father Shen said irritably, "Luo Family Village, how many times have I told you, and you still can't remember?"
"Oh right, that's Luo Family Village!"
Mother Shen nodded and explained, "Luo Family Village is right on the edge of the city, it's still part of the city. My daughter is beautiful, and all the men in the city like her!"
Having obtained the information he wanted, Li Weidong had no time for further conversation, turned around, and sped off on his motorcycle.
With a mouthful of dust, Chen's mother immediately cursed, "That wretched little bastard, thinking he's so great just because he drives a car!"
"I'll have Yaozong buy a car too!"
Li Weidong's motorcycle sped along, and he didn't hear the curses behind him.
Even if he heard it, he wouldn't care.
After all, all he wanted to do at that moment was get to Luo Family Village as soon as possible and rescue Shen Xiaoyan!
They sped along at breakneck speed and soon arrived at their destination.
Luojia Village is located on the edge of the county town. Although it is a rural village, it is much richer than the average rural village.
When Li Weidong arrived, he asked someone for directions, as usual.
"Auntie, is anyone getting married in your village today?"
The woman who was asked for directions paused for a moment, then shook her head and said, "I haven't heard of any family having a happy occasion!"
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