It was a rare day with good weather today, and the sun was out. After lunch, she went downstairs to bask in the sun. As soon as she got downstairs, she heard people in the family compound talking about Shen Mingzhu.

Upon asking around, oh my, Shen Mingzhu is in big trouble!

For Shen Baolan, this made her happier than the Chinese New Year. She immediately ran home excitedly and told her mother-in-law Ma Sufen.

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were talking excitedly when Zhou Shuhuan got up from bed. Shen Baolan couldn't wait to tell Zhou Shuhuan.

Upon learning that his brother was in trouble, Zhou Shuhuan went out without even having lunch and rode his motorcycle to the food factory.

When Zhou Shuhuan arrived, Pei Yang was discussing with Shen Chaobei and his wife about going out to sell candy in the afternoon. He was particularly happy to see Zhou Shuhuan coming.

"Shuhuan, you came just in time. Are you free today?"

Zhou Shuhuan nodded quickly, and then became concerned about the trouble caused to the food factory. He was relieved to learn that it had been resolved.

"Shuhuan, I want my brother and his wife to go to the family compound to sell apple candies, but they are unfamiliar with the place. If you are free this afternoon, can you help take care of them for me?"

"Okay, I don't have work this afternoon."

"Thanks. I'll treat you to a drink when I'm done with these few days."

Zhou Shuhuan nodded, looked around, and when he didn't see Shen Mingzhu, he hesitated and said, "Brother Yang, is sister-in-law okay?"

"fine."

Pei Yang couldn't stop smiling when talking about Shen Mingzhu. "I wanted to tell you after I was done with this. Mingzhu is pregnant."

Zhou Shuhuan was slightly stunned, then hurriedly congratulated him.

Pei Yang patted his shoulder happily, "You should do your best too."

Zhou Shuhuan smiled, "Actually, Baolan is pregnant too."

"Really? When did it happen?"

"Not long."

Pei Yang seemed to have found a common topic and talked to Zhou Shuhuan for a long time before he finally got down to business, still unsatisfied.

After Shen Chaobei and Du Juan left with Zhou Shuhuan, taking the apple candies, Pei Yang turned around and went into the office.

In addition to Pei Ziheng, Daya was also in the office.

Pei Yang originally wanted to let Daya go out and play for a while while he talked to his son alone. However, considering that it was too cold outside and that Daya, a four-year-old girl, would not get in the way, he ignored Daya.

"Ziheng, what's up with the cardamom in the sack?"

"Last September, Wang Shiting's mother secretly reported her mother out of jealousy. Later, I asked the teacher and learned what the poppy shell looked like..."

"Where are those things?"

"I asked Zhao Yun to take it to the garbage disposal station and throw it away."

The reasons Pei Ziheng fabricated were impeccable.

In addition to lamenting his son's intelligence, Pei Yang was also extremely grateful for having such an extremely smart son.

"Son, this time it's all thanks to you. You not only protected the food factory, but also protected your mother."

Pei Ziheng did not comment, "I am my mother's son, it is my duty to protect my mother."

Pei Yang rubbed his little head lovingly and assigned him a task, "Take Daya to the hospital to accompany your mother in the afternoon. I will go to do some work. After I finish my work, I will go to the hospital to accompany you."

"Um."

Only after seeing his son and cousin's daughter walk into the hospital did Pei Yang ride away on his bicycle.

However, after he rode away, Pei Ziheng came out of the hospital with Daya again.

"elder brother."

After walking a few steps, Daya stopped and refused to move forward, her big black eyes showing confusion.

Pei Ziheng hooked his finger at her and said, "Come here."

Daya shook her head.

Pei Ziheng curled the corners of his lips and said, "Then just stand there and wait for the traffickers to come and abduct you."

Although Daya was young, she often heard from Du Juan and Shen Mingzhu that human traffickers were the bad guys who specifically targeted children. She couldn't help but show panic and fear on her little face. She hurriedly ran to Pei Ziheng with her short legs and grabbed the corner of his clothes.

"Brother, I'm scared."

"If you're afraid, follow me. Don't get lost."

Daya nodded quickly.

In the game hall, Zhao Yun was having fun with a few of his followers.

Seeing Pei Ziheng, Zhao Yun frantically operated the buttons while glancing at Daya who was holding Pei Ziheng's clothes, "Why did you bring her here?"

Pei Ziheng disliked the turbid air in the game room: "Come out after you finish playing, I'll wait for you outside."

"immediately!"

Pei Ziheng opened his schoolbag, took a look at the things inside, then turned to Daya and said, "Turn around, cover your eyes, and count to one hundred."

Zhao Yun was shocked: "She can count to one hundred?"

Pei Ziheng glanced at him and said, "Do you think everyone is as useless as you?"

Zhao Yun: “…”

As Daya counted clearly, Pei Ziheng took out the things from his schoolbag.

About half a pound of poppy shells, as well as apple candy, spicy strips, dried tofu, and potato chips with added ingredients.

If these things fall into the hands of the Food Administration, it will be his mother who will be taken away by the police.

Pei Ziheng's dark eyes were cold.

"What on earth is this?"

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Zhao Yun didn't recognize the poppy shell and wanted to pick it up to play with it, but Pei Ziheng slapped it away with his claw.

"poisonous."

These two simple words completely ended Zhao Yun's curiosity about poppy shells.

"Is there someone who wants to harm Aunt Mingzhu? Who is it?"

Pei Ziheng did not answer, but just stared at these things thoughtfully.

…

"Selling candy. The original price of apple candy is three yuan per pound, but today it's five yuan for two pounds! This is only for today, and it won't be this price tomorrow."

"Delicious apple candy, soft and chewy, sweet and sour. Welcome to try it. If you like it, buy more!"

With Du Juan and Shen Chaobei's hard work, people in the family compound soon gathered around.

Zhou Shuhuan held up the unpacked apple candies on a plate and invited everyone to taste them while promoting them: "These are candies made in Yangge's factory. They are made of genuine ingredients and not adulterated at all. Today we have a special offer of 5 yuan for 2 kilograms, and tomorrow we will go back to 3 yuan per kilogram."

As it tastes good and is affordable, many residents are willing to pay for it.

Anyway, we have to buy candy during the New Year. We see each other in the family compound every day, so I might as well take care of their business.

What's more, Shen Mingzhu had previously hired housewives from the family compound to work as temporary workers to earn money. Now that she's in trouble, it's only right that everyone help her out.

Not long after the sale, Shen Baolan received the news and hurried downstairs.

"Shuhuan, what are you doing?"

Zhou Shuhuan seemed not to hear and continued to weigh the candies and collect money.

Seeing that Zhou Shuhuan ignored her, Shen Baolan took a piece of apple candy from the plate.

It's sour and sweet, springy and chewy, with a strong apple aroma.

It was just perfect for her taste.

With shining eyes, Shen Baolan took a plastic bag, filled it with apple candies, and was about to go home.

"Hey, Shuhuan, you haven't been weighed yet."

Shen Baolan rolled her eyes and said, "My man helps them with the work, so what's wrong with me eating some of their candy?"

After saying this, he raised his foot to leave, but was grabbed by Zhou Shuhuan.

"Put the sugar back."

Shen Baolan also got angry, "I won't let go."

Zhou Shuhuan pointed at her with a cold face, "Put it back, don't force me to beat you."

In an instant, everyone around her looked at her with mocking eyes.

Shen Baolan's face turned red with shame, tears welled up in her eyes, "Go ahead and beat me to death!"

Seeing the awkward atmosphere, Du Juan quickly spoke up to smooth things over, "It's okay, Brother Zhou, a little candy is not worth it. If Baolan likes it, let her take it back."

Zhou Shuhuan snatched the candy from Shen Baolan's hand, weighed it, recorded the number, then tied the bag and threw it hard into Shen Baolan's arms.

Shen Baolan was too embarrassed to stay any longer, so she walked away dejectedly with the candy in her arms.

…

In front of the cotton mill.

Pei Yang pushed his bicycle and looked at Pei Wenping expectantly, "Sister, can what I told you on the phone be done?"

Pei Wenping glanced at the two large sacks of stuff on the back of the bicycle and said with a smile, "Don't worry, come on, I'll take you to see the factory director."

Second update~