Chapter 233

Chapter 233

Previously, she had even asked someone to help her investigate the connection between He Youde and his family, but now there was no need for that.

If Wang Qinghe really is her son, then He Youde... he must know.

And perhaps the disappearance of her son has something to do with He Youde.

Thinking of this, Qi Yingying felt both hatred and joy.

That bastard He Youde, after doing such a heartless deed, is now being blackmailed and forced to find someone a job.

But he never expected that she would discover this.

She wants to see how her father-in-law will protect his youngest son this time, and whether Old He can still let his brother's family stay at her house.

Finally, she has a chance to get rid of all this!

Qi Yingying really wants to celebrate with drums and gongs.

Of course, that’s only if everything is true.

She needs to ask around again, just to be sure.

Right, that young man from the Yu family, didn’t he come here before? It would be best to ask him to run an errand for her. She’ll pay him to come.

That kid Yu Cheng, though he has no other skills, is quite good at gathering information.

That’s what she’ll do!

"Miss Qi, let’s go." Xiao Tan saw that Qi Yingying was very happy but wouldn’t leave. This made the young couple feel awkward, so she tugged at Qi Yingying.

She wanted her not to stand there dazed.

Miss Qi is truly strange; why does she favor this young couple so much?

"Oh, go... go." Qi Yingying kept looking back at them as she walked away.

Wang Qinghe didn’t wait for Qi Yingying to leave far behind; he took his wife and rode off on their bike.

Only when they were out of sight did Qi Yingying stop looking back.

"Miss Qi, what’s wrong with you? Don’t tell me you just think Comrade Bai is compatible with you. I don’t believe that," Xiao Tan thought Qi Yingying definitely had something on her mind, but she couldn’t figure out what it was, so she asked in frustration.

Qi Yingying, of course, couldn’t say anything, she just sighed: "It’s true, I’ve been getting more and more worried about my daughter He Wei lately. When girls grow up, they become harder to manage, but look at Comrade Bai, she’s so ambitious.

I think the favor your old friend asked of you today isn’t impossible to help with.

If Comrade Bai wants to go to the provincial city, maybe I can also think of ways to help."

Qi Yingying didn’t want to make promises she couldn’t keep, especially since Old He wasn’t in her department. If she overpromised and affected Old He, that wouldn’t be good.

However, finding a job for this Bai Xiuxiu shouldn’t be too difficult.

For a girl from the village who has come to the county, it’s already quite good. There aren’t many good jobs in the provincial city for her. Finding her a factory job, even if it’s temporary, should be enough.

As long as the family reunion works out, she’ll ask Old He for a better job, which she can then give to He Wei.

As for Bai Xiuxiu, a temporary job will do for now. Once Old He finds out, he won’t have much to say.

The more Qi Yingying thought about it, the happier she became, and even the people around her seemed more pleasant.

Xiao Tan didn’t expect Qi Yingying to like Bai Xiuxiu so much. Although she found it challenging, she really wanted to help Bai Xiuxiu. After all, it was the first time Sister Wang had asked her for help, and she couldn’t be too cold-hearted.

Finding a job was the hard part, as positions were limited.

One position, one person.

She could keep an eye out for other opportunities.

Of course, Xiao Tan didn’t say this outright, as once the words were spoken, she’d have to follow through.

She hadn’t decided yet.

So she just agreed with Qi Yingying: "You’re right, Miss Qi. Let’s think of some more ways."

While these two were discussing, on the other side,

Bai Xiuxiu and Wang Qinghe had already returned home, both very happy because everything went smoothly.

As soon as they reached their doorstep, they saw Ning Meimei washing clothes at the entrance of the neighboring yard.

Bai Xiuxiu was puzzled: "Sister Meimei, why are you washing clothes here? It’s so cold, the water will freeze in no time."

Ning Meimei’s hands were red from the cold. Seeing Bai Xiuxiu’s concern, she smiled at her: "It’s fine. My mother-in-law is acting up again. You two go back inside quickly."

Although Bai Xiuxiu was worried about her, she didn’t want to say more and could only remind her: "Sister Meimei, if your mother-in-law keeps this up, you should report it to the neighborhood committee. Otherwise, I’ll take you inside now and talk to her?"

"No, just go back. I’ll go in later; she’s just having a momentary fit." Ning Meimei was always quick with her words.

At this moment, she really wanted to scold her mother-in-law.

When the neighbors made chicken soup, the old lady started causing trouble at home, insisting that Ning Meimei, who got along well with Xiuxiu, go and ask for two bowls, waiting for her precious sons to return and drink it.

Isn’t that crazy?

Who would give you a bowl of chicken soup for free, even among relatives?

Even among close relatives, that’s not something you’d do.

Don't you know what time it is?

If you really want to eat, go and get another one yourself.

If anyone else had asked her, she would have complained outright. But since it was Xiuxiu asking, if she said anything, wouldn't she be asking for chicken soup?

Ning Meimei had a belly full of grievances she wanted to vent, but not a single word could she utter.

Seeing that she was determined not to, Bai Xiuxiu could only return to the courtyard first.

As soon as they entered the courtyard, the aroma of chicken soup hit their noses.

In the courtyard, two children were wearing cotton coats, tiger-head hats, and new gloves on their hands.

They were building a snowman.

But being young, they didn't have much skill in playing.

Seeing them come back, the two children burrowed into their arms.

They called out "Mommy" and "Daddy" in their baby voices.

Wang Qinghe carried the two children into the house, where the smell of chicken soup became even stronger.

The old lady was sewing something. Seeing the two of them return, she put down her work: "You're back? The chicken soup has been ready for a while. Let me go and dish up the rice. Oh, and tonight, both of you should press your handprints. I'll sew you each a pair of gloves.

Today, I saw that the children's gloves weren't warm enough. While I'm at it, I'll make some for them too.

I'll add more cotton so they won't get cold again this winter."

As Wei Pozi spoke, she went to serve the rice, and Bai Xiuxiu and Wang Qinghe also helped. Once the family had set the table with the food and soup, they washed the children's hands before sitting down to eat.

After serving the soup to the two children, Wei Pozi handed the ladle to her daughter: "You serve yourselves; I'll feed Mingming and Yueyue."

Wang Qinghe served soup to himself and his wife.

The chicken soup had simmered for almost a whole day, making it rich and flavorful.

During the meal, the family ate in silence, focused on their food and soup.

After dinner, Bai Xiuxiu finally brought up the matter to her mother: "Mom, Qinghe and I have something we want to talk to you about."