Chapter 85: Chapter 84: News from Liu San’er

Liu San heard Ling Chengyan ask hurriedly, quickly responded, “No problem, no problem, Da Xiong and Gou Er are doing well.”

Ling Chengyan relaxed her expression, finally noticing Liu San’s weary look, dry lips, clearly from rushing over, and invited him in, leading him all the way to the family compound.

“This time, I’m bringing you here to find the place so you can come directly next time.” Ling Chengyan led him through the door.

Xiao Xing went to school, Xiao Yu took Shi Tou out for a walk in the yard, no one was home.

Ling Chengyan invited Liu San to sit down, told him to pour himself some water, went to the kitchen herself to make scrambled eggs with green onions, brought out a basket of dry food, and made egg soup.

“Sister Yan, that’s enough food, enough…” Liu San kept muttering with excitement and nervousness, rubbing his hands continuously.

He never dared imagine he’d one day eat food cooked personally by the boss.

Seeing Liu San eating, Ling Chengyan then asked the purpose of his visit.

Liu San swallowed the dry food in his mouth, cleared his throat and said, “Me and Gou Er, we carry packages at the dock, work is limited, we don’t earn much money, thinking about what Sister Yan said, not daring to walk the wrong path again, we pondered about finding people buying things without tickets at the department store, then help them trade tickets, in each deal we can earn a runner’s fee…”

Ling Chengyan listened without interruption, silently drinking water.

Liu San finally got to the point: “Department store has many people, heard many things too, usually we just hear for fun, don’t take to heart, unexpectedly, a few days ago, Gou Er overheard someone talking about last year’s river collapse. Sister… brother-in-law isn’t that person, we all heard, got implicated by the river work accident, hearing this, Gou Er took it seriously, followed the two people for a while, faintly overheard some words, seemed to be saying then the person on the river work was severely injured, may not do well this summer, someone said, if not for getting the information early, hiding secretly, might be lying on the bed waiting for death just like him…”

Liu San paused here, sneakily glanced at Ling Chengyan once, seeing her with eyes down drinking water, face calm, unreadable emotions.

After hesitating for a moment, he continued, “Gou Er heard those words, came back and told me, we pondered it for a long time, always felt those words were strange, cryptic… Sister Yan, what do you think…”

Ling Chengyan finally lifted her eyes, her face still calm, only a faint cold light flashed in her eyes, river collapse accident, dozens of lives! How dare they!

“You guys did well!” Ling Chengyan first affirmed Liu San and Gou Er’s accomplishments, before Liu San’s face could crack a smile, she continued, “This matter should not be publicized for now, Da Xiong has to work, don’t tell him for now either.”

Liu San nodded and agreed repeatedly: “Mm-hmm, only the two of us know, Da Xiong and the family haven’t heard a word.”

Ling Chengyan nodded once, and then said, “After you go back, together with Gou Er, look for the two people Gou Er saw that day, try to find out about their friends and connections…”

Gou Er listened attentively and agreed to everything.

After talking about the serious matters, Ling Chengyan said, “You eat slowly, no need to hurry, in the afternoon there is a car going over there, you can just follow it back.”

Having said it, Ling Chengyan got up to go out, preparing to go back to work, Liu San escorted her to the gate, coincidentally meeting Xiao Yu returning with Shi Tou.

“Sis, why did you come back?” Xiao Yu asked, then noticed Liu San standing behind Ling Chengyan.

Ling Chengyan nodded, took Shi Tou who reached out wanting a hug, wiped the drool for the silly boy, while saying, “This is Liu Sen, nickname San Er, you can call him San Brother.”

Introducing Liu San to Xiao Yu, “This is my sister Ling Yu.”

Xiao Yu followed Ling Chengyan for these days, eating well, living comfortably, gained some weight, her complexion became rosy, Ling Chengyan didn’t mind buying clothes for her either, a white blouse with light blue floral print, paired with indigo pants, looked elegant and pretty like a spring willow after rain.

Liu San’s eyes lit up as soon as he saw her, quickly collected himself, raised a simple and honest smile, “Xiao Yu sister.”

He was used to acting like a ruffian, trying to act simple and honest but not quite succeeding, rather seemed a bit funny, making Xiao Yu uncontrollably laugh, while laughing she also called, “San Brother.”

Ling Chengyan naturally observed the two’s demeanor, but said nothing, simply explained briefly, saying Liu San would have lunch at home, then handed Shi Tou back to Xiao Yu, and herself hurried away.

At noon back home, Ling Chengyan brought a portion of braised pork from the big cafeteria, along with a vegetable dish stir-fried by Xiao Yu, a cucumber salad, also a mung bean soup, gathered around the table, ate lively.

After lunch, Ling Chengyan took out a bag and handed it to Liu San: “This is brought from the provincial city, large ones go for five bucks, small ones for three bucks, no lower than this price, all profits are yours. Be careful, don’t let anyone target you.”

Liu San opened the inconspicuous bag to look, inside were full of beautifully colored scarves, bundled up, packed a whole bag.

He reached to grab out a bunch, little square towels, slightly larger than a handkerchief, trimmed with edges, looks nice as a bow tie or for tying hair.

Liu San’s eyes shone brightly, “Such good stuff, Sister Yan, how did you get hold of it?”

Ling Chengyan looked at him with disdain, “Just sell it, good stuff won’t be missing for you in the future.”

Liu San repeatedly agreed, carrying the knitted bag, following Ling Chengyan to the garage.

In the afternoon, Liu Xianghu’s car was going to the Sea Defense Post, perfectly passing Fucheng County, just right to take Liu San along.

Liu San rolled around at the bottom of society, wanting to make friends with people, that’s easier than drinking water eating food.

Ling Chengyan introduced him to Liu Xianghu, as a result, before they could set off, the two were already like long-lost brothers.

Ling Chengyan didn’t bother with them, watched the new soldiers inspect vehicles, a few learned quickly, already could almost complete daily vehicle checks and maintenance independently, repairs were still lacking a bit.

But, to detect faults, was already considered the first step of maintenance.

Having sent Liu San away, Ling Chengyan also contemplated this matter silently, if Wang Liansheng truly was framed… then, he himself should be aware, right?

Since she arrived here, received a letter from Wang Liansheng, she hadn’t replied, he hadn’t written back either… or perhaps, she should take the two kids to visit their father?

This thought flashed across Ling Chengyan’s mind, then temporarily set it aside.

As she watched the new soldiers practice vehicle maintenance, Ling Chengyan continued to accept task assignments for outings, with Zhou Guoqing gone, Ma Dajun naturally fell under her.

Ma Dajun adapted well, immediately changed to call her master, corrected by her: “Just call me Sister Ling.”

Master, still remains Zhou Guoqing.

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