"Look at my memory, there's something I forgot to tell you. Do you still remember Uncle Luo and Aunt Zeng from our hometown? That's your Grandpa Luo."
Chu Yu certainly remembered Grandpa Luo. If it weren't for Grandpa Luo telling her that the night-shining sand from Deyang was easier to sell, she wouldn't be where she is today.
Sometimes, many things are truly preordained.
Selling luminous sand is like something from the last century for Chu Yu.
"What's wrong with Grandpa Luo?"
“Your Grandpa Luo is doing well, but his son Luo Kangcheng has been transferred away from Deyang, and your Grandpa Luo went with him. Before he left, he left you a letter and asked me to bring it to you. Look at my memory, I forgot about it when I came to Beijing. I'll find the letter and send it to you when my second uncle comes home.”
Chu Yu was surprised that Luo Kangcheng was transferred so quickly. It is said that after Luo Kangcheng woke up from his vegetative state, he handled several major cases. The crackdown on organized crime in Deyang was also quite sensational. He eliminated the Qiu family and their henchmen, and the public security in Deyang has visibly improved a lot.
Secretary Zuo raised funds to build new roads in Deyang, attracting many companies to invest there. The employment environment in Deyang improved, and the whole city of Deyang took on a new look. As a result, Luo Kangcheng made great contributions and was promoted.
"They didn't say where you'd be transferred to?"
"Who knows? It's not convenient for us to get involved in things within the system. If things go wrong, people might think that your second uncle is trying to curry favor with you. Although your second uncle really wants to keep Luo Kangcheng's connections, he doesn't have as much influence as you. Old Master Luo didn't tell anyone else, except your second uncle, because he wanted your second uncle to deliver a letter to you."
The connection between people is predetermined, and Chu Yu increasingly believes in fate.
On the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, Chu Yu and Shu Hui took Shu Aiguo's family to the train station. Chu Yu bought sleeper berths, and Shu Aiguo's family lay on the clean beds, finding the journey quite bearable.
Chu Yu handed over oranges and apples through the open car window. Shu Hui also packed a Yorkham family photo, and in case Deng Fangping wasn't used to the food, she also packed instant noodles and boiled eggs for her.
Shu Hui was on the verge of tears. "Second brother, second sister-in-law, please come visit more often!"
Yunyun held Chu Yu's hand and cried, while Xiao Jiang sniffled, "Sister, I don't want to leave anymore. Beijing is so much more fun."
Chu Yu smiled and said, "Come visit again next time you have a holiday. I'll take you around to see more places in Beijing that you haven't been to yet."
Xiao Jiang was a little happier after that.
Deng Fangping was quite reluctant to leave, and only after the car slowly pulled away from the train station did she say:
"It's not easy for my younger sister to live alone in Beijing. No matter how good a daughter is, she still has her own life. It would be great if she could find a reliable man."
Shu Aiguo sighed, "My little sister is really something, bringing us so much food, how are we going to finish it all?"
"Isn't this just a small token of my appreciation? But patriotism is important. Shu Hui's fast food is really delicious. You can make so much money with just a few dishes. It makes me envious."
"That's why you have to make money in big cities."
"Do you think we could try coming to Beijing? Chu Yu said that the children's schooling problem can be solved. Besides, even if the schools in Beijing are bad, they are definitely better than those in Deyang."
"But what can we do in Beijing?"
“Selling roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) or anything else is fine. Your furniture store is managed by someone, so you don’t need to be at the factory every day. I’m thinking that people live their whole lives for their children. Shulan is staying in Beijing, but we can’t leave the child alone in Beijing, can we? A family always has to be together.”
Shu Aiguo did not object, but moving is not something that can be done on a whim. Xibao made some money last year, but all the money on the books was invested in rosewood.
Rosewood furniture has a long production cycle and sells slowly. There's also a batch of timber lying in the warehouse, and it's unclear when it will be ready to be cashed out. Shu Aiguo needs to have something to do in Beijing; he can't just come here whenever he wants.
These past few days, Chu Yu has been keeping a close eye on things. She spends her evenings with Shu Hui in the courtyard. Shu Aiguo has just left, and the house suddenly feels quiet, which makes Chu Yu feel a little uneasy.
She had just fallen asleep when she suddenly heard a rustling sound.
Chu Yu thought it was someone's cat that had jumped over. That's the downside of living in a bungalow; there are so many cats, dogs, and things, and you can hear everything clearly when someone gets up at night and opens their door.
Just as I was about to drift back to sleep, the sound grew closer and closer.
Chu Yu frowned and quietly got out of bed. She had left behind wrenches, axes, and other tools from the renovation in the house, just in case.
She picked a wrench out of the toolbox.
Was the cat hiding behind the door? As the thief's hand slipped through the window, intending to open the door from the inside, Chu Yu seized the opportunity and swung a wrench at him.
"Ah!" A shrill scream came from outside the door.
Chu Yu didn't hesitate and swung the wrench at the man again. However, her aim was off, and the wrench hit the windowpane directly. The glass shattered, and when the man pulled his hand back, he was injured by the broken glass shards, causing bright red blood to gush out.
Under the moonlight, the bloodstains were particularly noticeable.
The thief lowered his voice and didn't dare to linger. He covered his hands and ran away without looking back.
Chu Yu didn't chase after him. She waited until he climbed over the wall before pulling the light cord and walking out herself.
Shu Hui, wearing a cotton coat and still sleepy-eyed, ran over with a worried look on her face. "Are you alright? I just heard a scream."
Chu Chu rubbed her eyes, glanced at the broken glass window, frowned and asked, "Sister, are you hurt? Whose blood is this?"
Shu Hui also saw the blood and was startled. She picked up Chu Yu's arm and examined it for a long time before confirming that someone had broken into the house.
There were ladder marks on the wall not far away, clearly indicating that someone had climbed over the wall. Outsiders wouldn't dare to do that; it was most likely a neighbor. Shu Hui felt a headache coming on.
These neighbors are always around, and calling the police might lead to further retaliation. She might not care, but Chuchu is young, and if she gets alone and is targeted, that would be a serious matter.
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