Chapter 531: Deeply Touched

Since Chuxue also needed to ask for help on this matter, she naturally wouldn't take it all upon herself: "I can help ask about this for you, but don't hold out too much hope. After all, no one would break the rules for someone unrelated, so please understand."

Zhang Dazhu opened his mouth as if to say something, but in the end, he felt they were asking for a favor and couldn't force the issue.

Zhang Taohua feared her younger brother might say something unpleasant and offend the person: "I know saying this is a bit excessive, but we are truly worried. Could you please help ask?"

She had seen the cloth bag Chuxue was carrying; seeing it contained a lunchbox, she felt quite embarrassed while saying this.

Chuxue had a good impression of Zhang Taohua, glanced at the watch on her wrist, and nodded in agreement.

She reached out and pointed toward a public phone nearby.

The group walked over, and Zhang Taohua spoke to the person inside first: "Comrade, may I make a phone call?"

After receiving permission from the person inside, she yielded the spot to Chuxue.

Then she reached into her trouser pocket, pulled out a folded handkerchief, and unfolded it layer by layer to reveal several banknotes inside, the largest denomination being one yuan.

Chuxue, having just dialed the number, turned around and saw this scene.

But just then, Zhang Dazhu beside her also reached into his pocket and pulled out a handful of small bills: "Sister, your family just finished building the house; I'll pay."

The brother and sister tugged back and forth for quite a while, which moved Chuxue deeply.

Although Zhang Dazhu and his wife had initially left a poor impression on Chuxue—she felt these distant relatives wanted to use her sister's life in her husband's family as an excuse, which made her somewhat resentful—now she realized they probably said those things just for fear she wouldn't help.

Forget it; anyone who stands up at this time to run around for a younger brother shouldn't be too selfish. Besides, they are all country people; even if they weren't distant relatives, if they came looking, one should still help.

When she first arrived, if the leaders by the reservoir hadn't opened a convenient door, she wouldn't know how much trouble she would have had.

Just as she was sighing with emotion, the phone was answered: "Hello, who are you looking for?"

"Please help me find Deputy Director Kong."

The young policeman on the line, hearing a young woman's voice, asked: "May I ask your surname?"

Chuxue didn't beat around the bush: "Tell him I am Liu Chuxue."

"Wait a moment."

Shortly after, she heard the sound of footsteps running away.

Not long after, someone walked in: "Hello, Chuxue, why are you calling?"

"Brother Kong, did Fu Yan Cheng come to ask you about Zhang Erzhu a few days ago?"

"Yes, that did happen."

"Here's the situation: Zhang Erzhu is a fellow townsman of mine. Such a big thing has happened, and his older brother and sister are very worried. Knowing his situation, they want to see him. Would that be convenient?"

Fearing she might cause trouble for Kong Yizhang, she quickly added: "If it's possible, let them meet; if not, don't force it."

Kong Yizhang laughed: "That case has basically been classified, and we are now wrapping up. If the family wants to meet, it can be done, but it must be three days from now."

Having received a definite answer, she said: "Alright, I'll tell them to go over in three days."

"Alright."

"Thanks. When Fu Yan Cheng gets his leave, I'll treat you both to a meal."

Kong Yizhang said directly: "When he gets his leave, have her bring you to our home. You should meet my wife. You've been working in the city for so long, and I haven't introduced you yet."

"Alright then, it's settled. I'll tell him later."

After chatting for a few more moments, they hung up the phone.