Chapter 323: Let Zhengzheng Come Back

After chatting with Xiao Feng, I returned to the guesthouse to rest.

I haven't had a good night's sleep these days, but today I can finally sleep peacefully.

I went back to my room and fell asleep right away.

I slept until the next morning before getting up.

Shi Yong bought me steamed buns from the canteen,

after a quick wash, I grabbed a bun and ate.

I asked Shi Yong, "Shi Yong, why are you wearing that outfit?"

Shi Yong replied, "I'm the Security Section Chief of Qi He Kuang. Since I'm at Qi He Kuang, I have to wear a security uniform. Only then can I lead them."

I had forgotten that Shi Yong was the Security Section Chief.

But the security uniform didn't fit Shi Yong well.

It looked very awkward.

I told Shi Yong, "You're in a regular position, so stop wearing the security uniform; let Ya Ling handle the main work."

"How can that be? I'm in a regular position, I have to be the head, I can't let Ya Ling call all the shots. In this Security Section I'm the boss.

This morning I held a meeting with them; from now on they'll all listen to me," Shi Yong said while eating buns.

He managed to shove two buns in one bite.

Shi Yong leaned forward, the two buns didn't go down,

his mouth opened, about to roll his eyes white.

No need to ask, he choked.

I quickly pounded Shi Yong's back hard,

and heard a Gurgle—,

Shi Yong let out a breath,

I poured Shi Yong another glass of water,

"Shi Yong, you're over forty, why do you eat like a child? You must chew slowly."

"These buns are so fragrant, they're from Qi He Kuang's canteen, oily and meaty, delicious. Brother, this is how my whole life will be— eat fast, drink fast, sleep fast.

I gave myself the nickname Shi San Kuai."

Hearing Shi Yong say that, I almost laughed out loud,

giving himself a nickname, only Shi Yong would do that.

"Shi San Kuai, fine, eat, drink, and sleep quickly is fine, but other things can't be fast," I teased.

"Whether other things are fast, you can ask Ya Ling; our bodies are steel," Shi Yong showed me his muscles again.

"Alright, stop showing off. Call Ya Ling over, I'll ask her."

"Brother, you really asked; let's not ask about this." Shi Yong felt a bit embarrassed.

"What? What are you thinking? Who's asking you those trivial things? Bring Ya Ling over, I'll ask about Zhengzheng."

"Oh, you want to ask Zhengzheng? I'll go call Ya Ling right away," Shi Yong said, eating a bun, then left.

After a while Shi Yong called Ya Ling over,

"Brother, what's up?" Ya Ling asked.

"You've been in contact with Zhengzheng, right? Where is this kid now?" I asked.

"Zhengzheng? He's been in the Provincial Capital, studying at a Japanese language training school, preparing to study abroad," Ya Ling said.

"Is he really planning to study abroad in Woguo?"

"He said he only learned Japanese because you agreed."

"I said, sigh, fine, let him study abroad. Have him come back from the Provincial Capital. I want to tell him something."

"Is it about Xu San's matter?"

"Yes, Xu San is near death; I want Zhengzheng to come see him, also fulfilling Uncle Xu San's wish."

"You go arrange it. If that fails, drive to the Provincial Capital and bring him back," I instructed.

"Alright, brother, I'll drive right away," Ya Ling said and left.

【5】 At that moment my phone rang,

At this moment my phone rang,

I saw it was Xiao Wu's call,

I hurriedly answered,

"Jianqiang, I've already found a place in Jinling, close to Lei Lei's home, I can see Lei Lei; I took photos with a high‑magnification camera.

I'll send them to you on my phone in a bit. Can you take a look? The person is a bit blurry but still recognizable."

"Alright, Xiao Wu, then stay in Jinling and send photos every day."

Xiao Wu said, "Okay, fine, I'll send the photos to you."

Xiao Wu hung up,

After a while the phone rang, and I received the photos Xiao Wu sent.

Modern technology is truly convenient; sending a photo arrives instantly.

I opened the photos and looked,

From the photos, I could see Lei Lei sitting inside reading a book; though not very clear, I could make out most of it.

I found Kong Shi's phone number,

then sent the photos to him, adding a note,

"Lei Lei is safe, studying, no need to worry."

Kong Shi didn't reply.

I guess Kong Shi is so angry he threw his phone.

If he doesn't come back, then he doesn't come back.

I didn't take it to heart either.

By evening, Ya Ling had brought Zhengzheng over from the Provincial Capital.

Ya Ling brought Zhengzheng into my room,

Seeing Zhengzheng, I almost vomited blood from anger,

Zhengzheng's head was dyed golden-yellow hair,

His ears were pierced, and he wore earrings.

He wore a pair of jeans with ripped holes showing.

Zhengzheng looked at me, somewhat dazed,

I was about to lose my temper, and Ya Ling signaled me with her eyes not to lose my temper.

Yeah, it's not good to lose my temper as soon as I see the child.

I restrained myself and didn't lose my temper,

"Zhengzheng, you don't recognize Dad anymore."

Zhengzheng then lowered his head,

"This child is really cowardly."

Ya Ling hurriedly said to Zhengzheng,

"Zhengzheng, he really is your dad. Quickly call him Dad."

"Dad." Zhengzheng called out softly.

I nodded,

"How's your foreign language studies going? When do you plan to leave?"

"Maybe July." Zhengzheng said.

"You haven't eaten yet, have you?"

"No, Dad, you haven't eaten either, have you?"

"Alright, Ya Ling, prepare some food for us; we grandfather and grandson will have a reunion meal here," I told Ya Ling.

"Okay, bro, I'll get you another bottle of wine." Ya Ling said and then left.

Not long after, Ya Ling brought the food and wine.

I took the food and wine,

Ya Ling said: "You grandfather and grandson have a chat."

Ya Ling finished speaking and closed the door.

I had Zhengzheng sit down,

Looking at Zhengzheng's dyed hair, I felt very uncomfortable; in the past I would have already slapped him,

"Damn, black hair looks so good; why must he make it a mixed-color head."

But I must learn to accept.

Zhengzheng opened the wine and poured me a cup,

He didn't pour for himself.

I said: "You don't drink."

Zhengzheng shook his head,

"I don't like baijiu; I like sake."

"Here there's no sake, only baijiu. Drink a little with Dad; I have something to say to you."

"Alright, I'll just have a little." Zhengzheng said and poured half a cup of wine.

I said: "Today is the third day of the lunar new year; we grandfather and grandson will eat a reunion meal together. Since the group ran into trouble, I haven't seen you."

"Dad has always been worried about you."

"During these days in the Provincial Capital, have you been suffering? Is the money enough?"

"Dad, I have enough money to spend; Aunt Ya Ling gives me money to spend. She's been supplying me." Zhengzheng raised his head and said.

"I didn't expect Aunt Ya Ling to give you money to spend; you must remember to treat Aunt Ya Ling and Uncle Yong well from now on, hear me?"

"Come, let's clink glasses. Ah, it's not easy for us grandfather and grandson to be able to eat a reunion meal together." I said, raising my wine cup.

Zhengzheng also raised his wine cup and clinked it with mine.

I downed the wine in one gulp,

Zhengzheng just took a small sip,

I said: "Do you know why I had you called over from the Provincial Capital?"

"I heard Aunt Ya Ling say that my maternal grandfather is about to pass, and he wants me to come see him one last time." Zhengzheng said.

"That's part of it, but not the main reason. I had you come over today so I could talk with you properly about the past. You're grown now, and there are some things you should know." I said, looking at Zhengzheng.