Chapter 147 Who started the fire at the guesthouse?
Xie Jianshe chuckled. He knew his own sister perfectly well.
"This is a temporary job, no pay! If you perform well, you might be able to become a permanent employee!"
But that's all for the future!
The learning environment and teachers in the provincial capital are much better than in the county seat! Therefore, I think you should buy a house in the provincial capital.
"Buy a house? How much would that cost?"
Xie Yanli asked worriedly, "I only have a little over two thousand yuan in total. Isn't that enough to buy a house?"
Upon hearing this, Xie Jianshe comforted him, saying, "I asked someone to look at a house for me before. It's not far from here, and the price is around three thousand."
Once you've settled into a job and the children have started school, then we'll go visit them!
There's no rush about the house!
Xie Yanli thought for a moment: "We have a place to live, so we don't need to buy a house, right?"
"Big sister, Dou Dou is not a little girl anymore. It's not good for you to live together forever. The dormitory is just for temporary use."
Once the house is bought and furnished, you'll still have to move in!
Besides, DouDou is growing up and will eventually get married, so he'll need a house.
Xie Yanli thought that made sense. Yes, she didn't know what to do with the money if she just kept it in her hands. It would be better to buy a house.
"But... I don't have enough money! Can you help me make up the difference?"
Xie Yanli looked at her younger brother expectantly.
They all forget their mothers after getting married, I wonder if they can forget their older sister.
"Heh... Big sister, don't try anything funny! You know I'm a married man. This is a one-time thing, don't expect anything from me again!"
Xie Yanli rolled her eyes: "I knew it..."
The work procedures were completed quickly, and I started work every morning at 7:30 after dropping my child off at school.
You can pick up and drop off the children at noon, and they will eat in the cafeteria.
I need to pick up my child and bring them to the cafeteria in the afternoon, so I don't get off work until after 7 p.m.
There are weekends off, and the monthly salary is eighteen yuan! It's not much money, but it includes food and lodging! You can save almost all of it!
Xie Yanli was already very satisfied!
He's just a temporary worker, after all! I heard that once he becomes a permanent employee, he'll get a salary of thirty-two yuan, plus twenty jin of grain coupons, cloth coupons, sugar coupons, and bath coupons...
The benefits are exceptionally good!
The children's schools are mostly for children of employees, so with the work certificate, it was processed very quickly!
DouDou is in first grade, and Diandian is in kindergarten!
They're all in the same place, so pick-up and drop-off are convenient.
Xie Jianshe directly bought bedding, a new door lock, a kettle, a washbasin, and other daily necessities for Xie Yanli's dormitory.
They bought some vegetables and meat to cook lunch together.
Zhou was also at home taking care of the two children, which made Xie Jianshe very anxious and worried.
His concern was that the two unruly children would cause trouble for Zhou Ye...
"Jianshe, slow down..."
However, seeing the person in front of her walking faster and faster, Xie Yanli was afraid of getting lost, so she quickly followed...
When I got home, I felt so exhausted!
We're back!
Zhou Ye was playing with the children in the yard: "You're finally back!"
Even if the kids are very obedient, it's still tiring! Not to mention there are two of them!
Xie Jianshe smiled and said, "Go and rest for a bit. Are you tired? Let your older sister watch the children. I'll go cook!"
Xie Yanli was too embarrassed to let her younger brother cook: "I'll do it!"
Xie Jianshe dodged away: "I don't want to look after the kids! Xiao Ye, come with me to the kitchen to rest!"
"good!"
Xie Yanli chuckled...
He rolled his eyes at Xie Jianshe speechlessly. It's true that once you have a wife, you've forgotten about your mother and sister!
After making arrangements for Xie Yanli, Xie Jianshe and Zhou Ye went to find the person who had news of his grandfather that afternoon.
The two drove around several times following the address before finally finding a state-run restaurant.
"Is...is this really the place?"
Zhou asked in confusion, having suspected many places, but never this one! He had even passed by it several times without ever thinking of it.
Xie Jianshe looked inside; there weren't many people.
A smile appeared on his lips: "Let's go, the people inside are no ordinary people, they've hidden themselves very well!"
After entering, the waiter glanced at us and casually said, "What do you want to eat? We only have noodles!"
This is a statement that only mentions noodles, asking people what they want to eat.
Upon hearing this, Xie Jianshe smiled and said to the waiter, "I'm looking for Uncle Hei! Is Uncle Hei here?"
The waiter then stood up and looked him over carefully.
"What do you need our chef for? You can't order food here!"
The waiter's attitude wasn't very good.
Zhou also took out a ten-yuan note and handed it over: "Thank you for your hard work. We need to talk to Uncle Hei about something."
The waiter's expression softened instantly when he saw the money.
"Oh...you're too kind! Uncle Hei is busy in the kitchen, I'll go call him! You wait here."
A short while later, a short man came out.
Her skin was fair, and she was generally plump, which didn't quite match her name.
"You're looking for me?"
Zhou didn't miss the first glance Hei Shu made at her; his expression seemed to pause for a moment. Did he recognize her?
That's impossible!
I have never seen this person before.
Or did his grandfather show him a picture of himself?
"Uncle Hei, hello! I have some family matters to discuss with you! I would appreciate your help."
Zhou also said.
Uncle Hei shook his head: "I only know how to cook! How would I know any of you people? What do you want from me?"
"If you don't tell me, I'm going back to the kitchen!"
He left as soon as he finished speaking.
“I am Zhou Weiren’s family member! You know me, right?”
Zhou Ye said directly.
Uncle Hei paused for a moment: "I don't know Zhou Weiren!"
"Really? Did he pay you a large enough sum to keep quiet? Or are you in some kind of deal with him?"
Zhou Ye's words were very serious!
Uncle Hei wasn't angry, seemingly knowing Zhou Ye wouldn't let it go today. He glanced around and said, "Come with me!"
Behind the kitchen is a small courtyard, in the center of which is a wooden table and stools.
The group sat down.
Uncle Hei looked at Zhou Ye and said, "I don't know your grandfather!"
Zhou Ye stared intently at Uncle Hei: "Heh... Uncle Hei, since you don't know Zhou Weiren, how do you know he's my grandfather?"
I only said I was his family member, I never said I was his granddaughter!
Uncle Black, you've been exposed!
Uncle Hei's face was somewhat grim as he looked helplessly at Zhou Ye: "Child, your grandfather doesn't want you to get involved in this, so don't go!"
Is that not allowed?
Isn't it good to live a good life? Your grandfather will come back to you after he's finished dealing with this."
"But... what if he doesn't come back? He doesn't want me to go because he thinks it's dangerous, but doesn't he also risk danger himself?"
Uncle Hei sighed...
"You two, father and son, are both incredibly stubborn!"
Zhou stood up and bowed to Uncle Hei: "Uncle Hei, I know you must be Grandpa's friend, and you've been helping Grandpa gather information."
As family, I am very grateful to you!
Then he took out two hundred yuan from his pocket and handed it to Uncle Hei: "This is for the information! I know your rules!"
Uncle Hei looked at the money and took it.
"Since you're so eager to know, I might as well tell you! I've advised your grandfather countless times not to act on his own."
But he felt he would be a burden to others, so he insisted on going alone!
That's enough!
I'll consider this a way of reuniting your family!
"According to the information I gathered before, your parents are in the Northwest, a sparsely populated area with a quarry!"
It's called... Jinbu Quarry!
I just found out about this, but I don't know if the person is still alive.
Progressive quarries in the Northwest?
The Northwest is not as good as the Northeast. Although the winters are cold, resources are relatively abundant. In the Northwest, the wind is very strong and there is not much food.
Cornmeal and sorghum flour are staple foods.
Potatoes and sweet potatoes can fill your stomach, but they don't have a variety of fruits and vegetables!
"Do you know which county and village it is?"
Zhou was getting a little anxious!
Uncle Hei fumbled for the money in his hand and said, "Dahe Village, Fangcheng County! You can find it by asking around there."
That's all I know.
Xie Jianshe narrowed his eyes. This person...
Something's not right!
After the two left, Xie Jianshe glanced at Zhou Ye's face, which seemed both anxious and indifferent.
"What's wrong?"
Zhou sighed, "I've always felt that communicating with people is so difficult!"
"What do you mean by that?"
"Uncle Hei is only telling the truth, and I don't know what to believe?"
How do you know he's lying?
Zhou pursed his lips, as if recalling something: "I feel the stone quarry is real; his eyes were very firm when he spoke."
But when I asked him for his address later, he clearly didn't know...
Thinking about this, she felt something was off. Did they mean they wanted money?
Is she overthinking it?
Looking at Xie Jianshe, Xie Jianshe nodded and said, "He wants more money! Your grandfather was probably squeezed out of a lot of money by him back then."
Zhou also said, "Since Xie Jianshe thinks so too, then there's no problem!"
Did Uncle Black want money, but I didn't give it to him, so he spread false information?
He could have just said it outright...
But it's okay...
When people lie, the real address and the fake address are usually not far apart. Even if you go back to Uncle Hei now, he won't tell you the truth.
"Never mind, now that I know of a place, I'll go and inquire about it! Jianshe, I might be leaving soon!"
"Give me a few more of the letters of introduction Dad gave me!"
Yes, after all, Zhou was a sent-down youth, and even after getting married, he still needed a letter of introduction to go out.
These days, you can't get anywhere without a letter of introduction.
Xie Jianshe remained silent, simply stopping and looking at Zhou Ye, which completely baffled Zhou Ye!
"Xie Jianshe, why are you looking at me like that?"
Xie Jianshe smiled helplessly and tapped Zhou Ye on the head: "I really can't understand what you're thinking about every day."
Um?
who I am?
Your husband! Do you understand?
I don't care about the reasons why you married me, but the fact remains, aren't we legally husband and wife?
She stared intently at Zhou Ye, seemingly waiting for her answer.
"Yes...right?"
Zhou also answered with a forced smile.
Xie Jianshe found it hilarious: "Since you are my wife, shouldn't I do what a husband should do?"
Are you going to the Northwest alone?
Am I just a decoration for my husband?
So...you mean...
Xie Jianshe shook his head and said, "I... I want to go with you! To find Grandpa's whereabouts! Besides, I haven't met my parents-in-law yet."
Zhou replied helplessly, "But what if the road is dangerous?"
“Then I can’t let you go alone. I’m your husband! I didn’t have the right to stand by your side and protect you before, but it’s different now.”
"Xie Jianshe, listen to me! What if something happens to you? How am I supposed to face your parents?!"
"They're not just my parents, they're our parents! Zhou Ye, remember, we're married! And if I get hurt or anything while protecting my wife, it's something to be proud of!"
Xie Jianshe refused to budge an inch!
This made Zhou Ye both touched and cry!
In my past life, there was never anyone who did this for themselves.
"Why……"
“Let’s go together. If you won’t let me, I’ll just go with you! I know the address anyway! You can sneak away, and I’ll sneak behind you.”
What do you think?
Zhou Ye was truly amazed to see Xie Jianshe resorting to such shameless tactics!
"Okay, let's go together then!"
Zhou Ye finally relented!
"Will my older sister be alright here?"
"Yes, the child's school and job have been arranged. If there are any other issues, you can contact my comrade-in-arms!"
I've already explained everything!
Don't worry!
Zhou nodded. Actually, it would be safer for two people, but he still felt sorry for Xie Jianshe.
Clearly, he had nothing to do with this matter.
After returning, I packed my things and prepared to leave.
Fangcheng County is in another province. It takes about four days to get there by train, so you'll need to prepare some food.
Although the train has a dining car, the food gets a bit stale after a while, and you might get tired of it.
Zhou Ye has never been one to compromise herself!
"Shall we go and prepare some food today?"
Zhou also suggested.
"Okay, it's still hot, so we need to prepare some things that will last a long time!"
Then, she suddenly looked at Zhou Ye and said, "Come with me to the black market?"
"ah?"
Zhou was puzzled. Was the black market a place one could just go to at will?
Xie Jianshe laughed and said, "It's rare to see you so absent-minded, hehe..."
"I created the black market myself, and everyone in it was carefully selected by me, so you can rest assured."
The selection there is quite complete, including dried meat from Inner Mongolia!
"Do you want to go?"
"go!"
Of course I have to go! Dried meat keeps well and won't spoil. Although there's plenty of food and drink in the space that won't spoil, I still need to prepare some outside.
The two of them left their belongings behind and headed straight for the black market.
After buying some essential items, Zhou also went to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy some snacks, biscuits, canned goods, and the like on the way back!
Before boarding the bus, I used a lunchbox to fill two lunchboxes with rice and braised pork at a state-run restaurant, and then bought a few steamed buns before stopping.
Even though it's hot, a meal can still be prepared.
Dressed in comfortable sportswear and sneakers, the two set off...
Hopefully, this news is mostly prepared, at least for the quarry.
The train sleeper room only had four beds, and Xie Jianshe bought four tickets for himself to avoid any trouble.
It was only when Zhou was still choosing between the upper and lower bunks that Xie Jianshe finally spoke up.
"That's really thoughtful!" Zhou couldn't help but praise.
Yes, four days. If you have to spend four days with strangers, you'll have to worry a lot. It's not that I'm afraid they're bad people, but I feel awkward dealing with strangers.
At night, once the carriage doors are closed, you know nothing.
No one else can get in!
Four days is really too long!
Xie Jianshe began his story by wetting his pants at the age of three, and then recounted his years in the army. Zhou Ye started by talking about how he was loved by his family as a child, and then went to the countryside to seek revenge.
Over these four days, the two of them have gotten to know each other much better...
When Zhou got off the train, he felt like his legs weren't even his own anymore. As soon as he stepped off the train, dust followed the wind and hit him in the face...
"Cough cough..."
Achoo!
Zhou Ye took a full breath and reacted strongly!
Xie Jianshe was much better off, after all, he had seen all sorts of situations!
"How are you"
"Phew... I'm fine!"
Zhou Ye's eyes welled up with tears! Fortunately, the wind wasn't too strong this time of year, and the dust storm was just a gust of wind...
Xie Jianshe: "Let's go, let's find a guesthouse first!"
"good!"
It was already past four in the afternoon. The guesthouse that Xie Jianshe found looked very big and was quite spacious inside. He asked for a suite, saying that safety should be the priority when traveling.
Zhou Ye is so beautiful...
As a result, Xie Jianshe was never at ease leaving the house anywhere.
Zhou Ye had a feeling that things had gone too smoothly; it was impossible that no one was following them in the shadows!
Whose people are they this time?
Why not take action?
Was it because of Xie Jianshe's presence? Or did he want to find a place himself first?
After a quick bite, Zhou was exhausted and went back to his room to sleep. Xie Jianshe said that there was a friend of his there and he wanted to visit him.
In case anything happens, I can still help.
Only after locking the door did Xie Jianshe leave with peace of mind.
In his sleep, Zhou had many dreams, most of which were nightmares! There were even the cries of that idiot.
"Wife...why don't you want me anymore?"
"Wife, don't you like me at all? What did I do wrong? Waaah... Wife..."
"Wife... I'm hungry! I'm so hungry..."
"I'm looking for Xiao Ye..."
"I'm looking for my wife..."
The repeated calls lulled Zhou into a deep sleep...
Later, I dreamed of my parents again. They seemed to be living well, but I don't know why they didn't want to acknowledge me...
Anyway, one dream leads to another...
I'm not having a good dream!
Sudden……
"Wife...run! Run!"
"Wife...I'm coming to save you!"
The idiot's shouts startled Zhou Ye, and the strong smell of smoke choked her.
"Cough cough..."
"Cough cough cough..."
Zhou Ye suddenly woke up to find his room filled with smoke...
It's on fire!
The hallway was filled with the sounds of people shouting.
The smoke and heat must mean a huge fire!
Zhou immediately covered his mouth. Was it an accident, or were those people trying to kill him? Who was it?
Is it someone from the Su family? Or Su Yunzhou?
The door wasn't open, but flames were peeking through the crack, indicating that the fire outside was quite large...
The fire was set on itself.
Looking out the window, we see we're on the second floor, but there are steel bars on the window for security.
So...escaping on your own is a problem.
So that's what this person was planning. How wicked!
To kill a young, innocent girl, barely ten years old, is truly wicked!
You want me dead?
Oh……
That's tough! But I have plenty of tools!
As soon as the tool was used, the steel bar snapped with a "crack"!
He threw the mattress, quilt, and blankets out the window, and then jumped down from the pile of soft things.
Hmm, that's good, there's no pain at all!
Stepping out of the window, I realized I was in the guesthouse's backyard!
The people in the front yard are extremely worried...
When Xie Jianshe returned, he found a large crowd gathered at the guesthouse, making a lot of noise...
"What's wrong?" he asked, rushing over to ask...
But they watched helplessly as the raging fire engulfed the second floor!
Xie Jianshe's face immediately turned pale...
Zhou Ye! Xiao Ye!
"Call the police!"
He shouted and was about to rush in!
"Hey... what are you doing, young man? The fire is about to burn down, aren't you just going to your death?"
Is someone important to you upstairs?
"Don't go, young man! People will be burned to death!"
"Don't go...it's too dangerous!"
Despite many people trying to stop him, Xie Jianshe insisted on going up.
"open!"
"Let me go! My wife is on top! Let me go!"
Xie Jianshe struggled desperately... and was about to rush forward...
"Thank you, Construction!"
A melodious voice came from behind me.
Xie Jianshe turned around abruptly and saw Zhou Ye looking somewhat disheveled. A silly grin immediately appeared on his face.
"Still alive? That's great!"
He rushed forward and hugged her tightly.
"It's so good that you're still alive!"
Zhou Ye patted him on the shoulder: "Don't worry, I've escaped!"
Guesthouse staff: "Oh dear, but we're out! The fire was right in front of your door, and everyone ran out."
We wanted to go up and rescue them, but we couldn't get up there.
"It's good that you're out, it's good that you're alive..."
"How did this fire start?"
Suddenly someone in the crowd asked.
Xie Jianshe looked at Zhou Ye, who nodded: "I think so!"
Xie Jianshe frowned angrily.
"None of those who set the fire will escape! Don't worry!"
Xie Jianshe took Zhou Ye to see his friend, who was still a comrade-in-arms and was now working in the transportation team in Fangcheng County.
"I suspect there's something fishy about this fire. Can you check it out for me? Have any outsiders come to Fangcheng County these past few days?"
"Okay, I'll investigate right away! This is extremely serious!"
Soon, it was discovered that there were two people with questionable backgrounds the day before Zhou Ye and his group arrived.
After setting the fire, the person went to the train station, but it's unclear whether they left or not; they haven't been located yet.
"Okay, take your time investigating! If they're still there, be sure to call the police and arrest them!"
Xie Jianshe said seriously.
"Okay! I know people at the police station, I'll tell them. Jianshe, what brings you here this time?"
Xie Jianshe glanced at Zhou Ye, who asked, "Brother, I'd like to ask you about someone. Have you met this person before?"
Zhou Ye then took out photos of Zhou Weiren afterward.
The man glanced at it and said, "I've never seen this before. I can take a picture and have the brothers ask around."
"Okay, thank you so much!"
"By the way, is there a quarry in Fangcheng County called Jinbu Quarry?"
The man glanced at Xie Jianshe.
Xie Jianshe said, "Shi Lei, I didn't introduce her, she is my wife!"
Shi Lei's mouth dropped open. His elder brother's wife? Wasn't that his sister-in-law?
"Hello, sister-in-law! Jinbu Quarry? Let me think..."
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