Zhao Xiulian made several calls in a row, but couldn't get through, and began to worry.
Today's birthday celebration is a big one, it's Li Weidong's idea. He told her about it a few days ago, and logically speaking, Li Weidong would never forget this.
The person should be back by now.
But now not only have they not shown up, they can't even get through on the phone!
Zhao Xiulian became a little nervous and couldn't help but call the company to find Shen Xiaoyan.
"Auntie, is there something you need?"
Shen Xiaoyan's voice was very flat.
Zhao Xiulian felt a little relieved and then explained, "Xiaoyan, is Weidong at the company?"
"ah?"
Shen Xiaoyan was taken aback for a moment, and instinctively asked, "Wei Dong went to a lecture in a neighboring province, didn't you know, Auntie?"
Zhao Xiulian was anxious: "What lecture? Today is Xiao Ye's eighteenth birthday. He told me a long time ago that he was going to slaughter a pig and have a big celebration. Why did he go to the neighboring province?"
Shen Xiaoyan immediately realized that something was wrong.
She had seen how much Li Weidong valued Zhou Xiaoye. How could Li Weidong possibly run away today, Zhou Xiaoye's birthday?
There is only one possibility: Li Weidong did not go to the neighboring province at all, but went to take care of other business!
Shen Xiaoyan thought of Hu Zi almost instantly.
After all, Li Weidong hadn't kept his collaboration with Xing Guodong a secret from him, and the weather hadn't been very good recently, plus there had been a lot going on at the Public Security Bureau.
Perhaps the capture of Tiger will be scheduled for today.
"Xiaoyan, what exactly happened?!"
Zhao Xiulian pressed for an answer.
Shen Xiaoyan snapped out of her daze and, not wanting her to worry, told a lie: "Auntie, I just remembered wrong. It was Zhang Bin who went to the neighboring province. As for Wei Dong, I don't know where he went. Maybe he went out to buy a gift for Xiao Ye. My cell phone just happened to be out of power, so don't worry."
Zhao Xiulian was relieved and hung up the phone to arrange the banquet.
Shen Xiaoyan became worried, but she couldn't get through to Li Weidong by phone, so she could only go to the police station to inquire about the situation.
Unfortunately, the police station couldn't give her a clear answer either, so she could only wait.
...
In the village.
The news that the Li family was going to throw an 18th birthday banquet for Zhou Xiaoye attracted many onlookers from the village.
After all, these days, even the elderly only have big celebrations for their first birthday, and even then, it's mostly just about adding a few more dishes to the table.
It's unheard of for a family like the Lis to slaughter a pig for a younger generation's birthday.
Everyone was talking about it.
"Wei Dong is truly generous!"
"It's one thing to celebrate a girl's birthday, but to slaughter a pig for a feast is such a waste!"
"What do you know? That Zhou girl will be eighteen today, a young lady now."
The speaker winked and made faces, eliciting a knowing laugh.
Zhou Xiaoye blushed as she listened.
Li Xiaoli was about to tease her when Zhao Xiulian glared at her and said, "What are you standing there for? Didn't you buy your sister-in-law a dress?"
"Take her inside to change. Your brother will be back soon."
Speaking of Li Weidong, Zhou Xiaoye's eyes lit up with anticipation as he followed Li Xiaoli into the house.
The clothes Li Xiaoli bought were a white short skirt with a puffy hem, paired with a pair of high heels.
"Isn't it beautiful!"
She proudly boasted, "I saved up for half a year to buy this. I think you'll look as beautiful as a princess in it!"
Zhou Xiaoye hugged her, moved: "Lili, thank you."
My life seems to have started to get better ever since I met Li Xiaoli.
Li Xiaoli pushed her away somewhat awkwardly: "Go away, why are you being so mushy? Go change your dress!"
"Don't wait until my brother comes back and you're still not changed."
She exclaimed dramatically, "I even bought you makeup! When my brother comes back, I'll dazzle him with all the 'beauty'!"
Zhou Xiaoyan smiled shyly, yet couldn't hide her anticipation.
However, even though the clothes had been changed and the food was on the table, the male protagonist still hadn't appeared.
"What's wrong with my brother?!"
Li Xiaoli couldn't hold back any longer: "Didn't he answer the phone?"
Zhao Xiulian frowned: "I tried calling, but I couldn't get through. Maybe his cell phone is broken!"
"Wait a little longer."
They waited until after midnight, past lunchtime.
Zhou Xiaoye's expectation gradually turned into disappointment, and even some unease.
Feeling embarrassed, Zhao Xiulian forced an explanation: "Weidong Company is busy. He might be holding up a client. Let's eat first and not wait for him!"
The group looked at each other, and although they had started eating, they couldn't help but start discussing it.
"Could it be that Wei Dong doesn't want to come back?"
"That shouldn't be the case. It's Zhou's daughter's birthday celebration, he should have been the one to ask. He asked for it himself, so why isn't he coming back?"
"You guys don't know yet, do you? The deputy county magistrate's daughter has taken a liking to Wei Dong. Before the New Year, she was always hanging around him. I bet Wei Dong regrets it and ran off with the deputy county magistrate's daughter!"
"I don't think Weidong is that kind of person. He must be held back by company matters."
"What could possibly be causing this delay? It's just that I don't want to come back!"
"Thinking about it, it makes sense. On one side is the deputy county head's daughter, and on the other is a wild girl. Even a fool would know which one to choose!"
The discussion went on and on.
Although they lowered their voices, it still inevitably reached Zhou Xiaoye's ears.
Zhou Xiaoye was already uneasy, and after hearing what everyone said, her eyes immediately reddened.
Li Xiaoli sensed something was wrong and quickly whispered, "Don't listen to their nonsense. Don't you know what kind of person my brother is?"
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