Chapter 233

By evening,

Xiao Fang sent word, Xiao Feng brought Qian Niang, Zhou Wei and the others all to Qi He Kuang.

Xiao Long's intern status also got Niu Ju to open it.

That works out well; I'll have Xiao Long come to Shanghu.

When I was short-staffed, Xiao Long happened to be able to help me.

In the evening, I contacted Xiao Feng,

Xiao Feng answered the phone,

"Jianqiang, I've just settled Zhou Wei in the hospital; I also brought that female orderly along, because she has experience caring for Zhou Wei. As for the expenses, you don't need to worry—they'll come out of the mine."

I said to Xiao Feng: "Xiao Feng, the Qi He Kuang mine is ultimately a shareholding system; I'll cover all expenses for Qian Niang and Zhou Wei. Tell Ye Ge, don't let him worry."

"Jianqiang, if Ye Jianming won't even put up this money, then we shouldn't cooperate." Xiao Feng said angrily.

"Xiao Feng, hear me out: since we're cooperating, we must trust each other and nobody should take advantage. I'm telling you I'll cover the expenses—I will, otherwise I won't let them stay at Qi He Kuang."

"I have money now, you really don't need to worry. I'm doing this to reduce tensions between me and Ye Ge. Because when we cooperate, a little carelessness easily leads to problems and disputes." I insisted.

Hearing my firm stance, Xiao Feng also had to say: "All right, Jianqiang, I'll listen to you. Zhou Wei's condition is now stable; you don't need to worry about anything."

Qian Niang's health is okay; it's just Li Ming's wife He Qing who finds it hard to accept. She's a bit dazed.

I and Xiao Fang have been comforting her for a long time.

I said: "Li Ming and He Qing have deep feelings; from marriage to now, they've never flushed."

Li Ming got into trouble, so He Qing is suffering. Tell He Qing we're trying to rescue Li Ming and not let her worry about anything.

Besides, even if Li Ming runs into trouble, how serious could it be?

Isn't it just a stint in jail?

"If you only persuade her like this, she might feel better."

"All right, Jianqiang, I'll try again. Jianqiang, Qian Niang wants to talk to you,

"She misses you; is it convenient for you over there?" Xiao Feng asked.

I said: "Convenient, give the phone to Qian Niang; I have something to say to her."

Xiao Feng said: "Okay."

Then she handed the phone to Qian Niang.

After Qian Niang took the phone,

Without speaking first, she burst into tears: "Er Hai, my son, where are you? Mother misses you. Three months with no news; Mother thought you'd really been taken away."

Hearing Qian Niang's sobbing,

My tears streamed down directly,

"Mother, I'm still alive; don't worry, they can't take me away. These three months I haven't contacted you, fearing to implicate you, fearing to bring trouble to Li Ming and his brothers."

"Mother, just rest assured, I'm doing fine."

"Er Hai, how did your voice change? Are you really my Er Hai or not?" Qian Niang asked anxiously.

"Mother, I really am Zhaoerhai, because I was afraid someone would recognize my voice, I changed it. Mother, rest assured, I am Zhaoerhai." I said.

"As long as it's my son, that's fine, Mother—these days I haven't had a peaceful sleep."

"Every day I worry about you, worry that you'll be caught and go back to jail. At your age, if you go to jail, that's basically a life sentence."

"Sigh, your matter isn't over yet; then Li Ming ran into trouble again."

"This could kill Mother."

"Li Ming, he just won't listen to me, insists on making so much money, and now he's run into trouble."

"I really want to scold him; I've told him many times not to bring dirty money home, or the Buddha will get angry."

"What are we to do? Li Ming's gone in, and his wife is crying her heart out."

I heard Xiao Long was also let go.

"Our family is basically finished."

"Mother, what sin have I committed that the Buddha torments me like this?" Qian Niang said over the phone.

After listening to Qian Niang's words, I wanted to explain to Qian Niang,

"This money, Li Ming and his brothers must earn it; otherwise we can't keep working."

"Actually, this bit of money that Li Ming and his brothers have is nothing to some people; they're just targeting Li Ming and his brothers on purpose, trying to lure me out."

I told Qian Niang: "Mother, you don't need to worry about anything. I believe Li Ming and his brothers; their income is all legitimate, it's just that someone framed them. I'm thinking of ways to rescue Li Ming and his brothers."

"I will definitely not let Li Ming and his brothers go to jail."

"Mother, believe me, I have this capability."

"Also, tell He Qing not to worry too much about Li Ming's safety; I've got everything under control."

"You're old and can't take the strain; just stay at Qi He Kuang now, and you won't have to worry about anything."

"The mine has food and drink. This Qi He Kuang is still your son's; you can rest easy living there."

"As for Xiao Long's dismissal, you don't need to ask; I've sent him to Shanghu to work with me."

"As for Ru Meng's matter, I can't interfere."

"Have Ru Meng temporarily stop going to school."

"Just at Qi He Kuang, have Xiao Feng hire a private tutor for her,

"Now is a critical period; your safety is important."

"For now stay at the mine, with Xiao Feng looking after you; then I can relax."

"Then I can relax and go about my work, go rescue Li Ming and his brothers."

"Mother, be sure to take care of your health."

I repeatedly urged Qian Niang.

"Son, I understand, don't worry, your health is nothing to worry about. Ru Meng, we've already brought her out, I know you'll worry about our safety."

"Ru Meng and Zhou Wei are safe, Mother will surely take good care of them."

I know you want to take revenge, you want to save Li Ming, your brother.

But Mother wants to tell you, no matter what you do, you must not break the law and hurt people.

Mother has believed in the Bodhisattva all her life; she does not wish for her son to commit deeds that harm lives.

Qian Niang fears that I will do something illegal.

I said to Qian Niang: "Mother, I understand, it's getting late, I still have things to do on my end, so I won't chat further. If there's anything, you can directly look for Xiao Feng or Xiao Fang."

Qian Niang said: "All right, Er Hai, then I can rest easy."

Qian Niang finished speaking and handed the phone to Xiao Feng.

Xiao Feng then said: "Jianqiang, I'm here, you don't need to worry about anything. Go out there boldly. Take down that bunch of guys, so we can have our day to rise."

I said to Xiao Feng: "Xiao Feng, their safety is the most important thing. The security force at Qi He Kuang is too weak; I want to send Ya Ling over to help you protect Zhou Wei's safety."

"That way you can relieve much of your burden."

"Having Ya Ling come would be great; our security here are all men, really inconvenient. When Ya Ling comes, what about her gym?" Xiao Feng asked.

"No need to ask about that; what's a little loss? I'll arrange for Ya Ling to return to Qi He Kuang as Security Section Chief, specifically to protect Zhou Chuan and Qian Niang and their safety."

"Alright, that's settled, Jianqiang; now everyone's safe, you don't need to worry either. Get some rest early." Xiao Feng said.

"Okay, Xiao Feng, thank you, you've worked hard. If you don't come back, I'll have a lot of trouble here. Really, thank you." I said to Xiao Feng, expressing my gratitude.

"Alright, Jianqiang, if we keep saying these things between us, it'll get awkward; I'm hanging up." Xiao Feng said, then hung up the phone.