Chapter 283:100: Strolling Together in the Temple Fair,
Elderly Zheng Begins the Investigation_6
After returning home, Mrs. Zheng took out a photo that she had treasured for over thirty years from the Bible. The child in the photo wore a small bellyband, with a golden bracelet on his hand, looking adorably naive.
“It really does look like her.” Mrs. Zheng’s face was instantly flushed with
tears.
After a while, she called Butler Liu Zhaokang.
Liu Zhaokang was an old retainer of the Zheng family. He joined the family when he was 16 and now he was 56. His only son also worked as a driver for the
Zheng family, so Mrs. Zheng trusted him.
“Butler Liu, I need you to do something for me.”
Liu Zhaokang answered respectfully: “Whatever you say, Madam.”
Mrs. Zheng said, “I need you to look into someone…” She gave Liu Zhaokang detailed instructions and finally emphasised, “Get it done discreetly. It should only be known to you and me, so don’t alert anyone.”
Liu Zhaokang nodded, “Madam, rest assured that I will handle the matter carefully. I guarantee that it will be done thoroughly and properly. I also wish you an early reunion with your daughter.”
Mrs. Zheng couldn’t help crying again at his words and waved him off weakly,
“Go ahead.”
Liu Zhaokang turned and left Mrs. Zheng’s bedroom.
On the third day of the New Year, Lin Pingping and Wang Meifeng’s family, carrying large and small bags, came to the Ni family to wish them a Happy New
Year.
The third day of the New Year was a very significant day, usually reserved for visiting the most important relatives.
But to Lin Pingping and Wang Meifeng’s family, Ni Yang was like their lifesaver. There were no relatives more important than her.
That’s why they chose this day to visit Ni Yang’s family to express their respect for her.
“Sister Ni Yang, Auntie Hua, Auntie Ni, Happy New Year!” Yang Guobao ran in cheerfully, “Oh, and Little Yunyun, Happy New Year to you too!”
Little Ni Yun opened her arms, wanting Yang Guobao to hold her.
Ni Yang, Ni Cuihua, and Ni Chenggui came out to greet them.
“Sister Cuihua, Sister Chenggui.” Lin Pingping embraced Ni Cuihua and Ni
Chenggui excitedly.
After exchanging New Year greetings, they all entered the house.
Yang Guobao played with Little Ni Yun.
Ni Yang went to cook, while Lin Pingping, Ni Chenggui, and Wang Meifeng helped her.
Ni Cuihua and Zhou Suhua were left in the living room for a chat.
Although Zhou Suhua used to be a leader and used to put on airs when dealing with others, she was down-to-earth and friendly when interacting with Ni
Cuihua.
They had many common topics and there were no obstacles in their conversation.
With the help of Lin Pingping, Wang Meifeng, and Ni Chenggui, Ni Yang cooked a large table full of dishes. They all had a great time and stayed until evening before going home.
On the sixth day of the New Year, Ni Yang visited Tie Dan and Guo Qiang’s home in the village.
Ni Yang went to invite their mothers to help in the milk tea shop and the noodle restaurant.
In the new year, Ni Yang increased their wages by 5 yuan, from 60 yuan to now
65 yuan.
Anybody would be a fool to decline such a high salary.
Upon hearing this, Guo Qiang’s mother, Zhao Xiaolan, and Tie Dan’s mother, Wang Yumei, were extremely grateful to Ni Yang.
And just like that, it was already the eighth day of the New Year.
The arrival of the eighth day also marks the end of the New Year celebration, and work resumes ordinarily.
Today is the first day of business for the milk tea shop and the noodle restaurant after the New Year.
In the morning, when Ni Yang arrived at her shop, she set off two strings of firecrackers to signify prosperity and wish for a successful year from start to end.
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