"But I’m not at ease, I’m scared."
Old Yang heard Jiang Xinyu’s voice trembling and knew she was truly frightened.
"Being scared does no good; obey, go ho and wait, don’t add to the chaos."
Jiang Xinyu dejectedly hung up the phone, noticing the operator glancing at her repeatedly. She paid the bill and went ho in a daze.
She couldn’t muster any mood to do anything. Her heart was constantly worried about Wei Kaiyun.
She had no idea how he was doing now; if she could see him even once, she might be at peace. But listening to Zhu Peishan made her even more uneasy.
Though she wasn’t a weak woman, not as strong as a career woman, she was still like resilient grass.
Now, she truly felt lost; she may look carefree at tis, but that’s when Wei Kaiyun was nearby. The last incident had left her with a shadow.
And now it’s happening again; it’s almost fatal.
Today Wei Kaiyun hadn’t said a word, and no one there had given him a sip of water.
Just enduring, Wei Kaiyun kept thinking of his wife and children, which was his drive to persevere.
By evening, Jiang Xinyu ultimately couldn’t stay ho anymore. But once outside, opening the door, she stood on the street, unsure where to go.
This was the hardest mont, like throwing a toddler who just learned to walk into the wilderness.
Her eyes were full of helplessness and confusion.
She stood outside for quite a while before going back inside. She couldn’t help but couldn’t add to the chaos.
Suddenly she thought of Lu Weiqi; he was implicated by Wei Kaiyun again, another troubled person.
No, tomorrow she’ll go to the textile factory to talk to Sister Tian.
Yes, that’s right, Sister Tian is also Lu Weiqi’s aunt; not expecting any news, but it’s better than worrying and being scared alone at ho.
Early the next day, she had a bowl of white rice porridge and walked to the textile factory.
Stopped at the entrance, she thought, "Comrade, could you please call Sister Tian from the union for ?"
"Who are you?"
"Just tell her Jiang Xinyu has co to see her."
"Wait a mont."
In less than a minute, the guard ca out, "Comrade, wait here for a bit, Tian Xiuhua will be out shortly."
"Thank you, comrade."
About ten minutes later, Jiang Xinyu felt herself frozen before Sister Tian erged.
Seeing Jiang Xinyu, her face finally smiled.
"Xinyu, you ca? I’m working now, co to my place for dinner after work."
Jiang Xinyu nodded, "Sister Tian, you still finish at six, right? I’ll wait for you at the entrance at six."
"Okay, I’ll go back to work now."
Jiang Xinyu watched her disappear into the factory and then left.
Back ho, she laid on the bed, reflecting on Tian Xiuhua’s deanor, knowing she must know sothing, or else she wouldn’t have stopped her from entering the factory.
Having a cup of milk and a piece of bread at noon, she finally took a nap. Upon waking, she prepared five pieces of bread, shouldn’t go to people’s hos empty-handed.
At five-thirty, she strolled back to the textile factory. By the ti she arrived, the shift had ended, so she waited a bit away.
After a quarter of an hour, she saw Tian Xiuhua co out, with a young woman beside her.
"Xinyu."
"Sister Tian, sorry for the trouble."
"What are you talking about? Let’s go. I’ll cook sothing delicious for you." She said, kindly taking Jiang Xinyu’s hand.
"Oh, and Xinyu, this is Lu Weiqi’s wife, Tian Wenyan.
Wen Yan, this is Vice Factory Director Jiang from T City, the one who gave you the wedding gift."
The two young won exchanged greetings, both smiling but appearing very unnatural.
The three arrived at Sister Tian’s ho and entered the house. The smiles on their faces faded.
"Xinyu, have a seat."
"Sister Tian, do you know anything?" Jiang Xinyu asked eagerly, looking at Tian Xiuhua.
She shook her head, "I don’t know, but Wei Qi told Wen Yan, if they’re in danger, just keep to work honestly, don’t make any moves."
"I only found out about Director Wei’s incident when I called several days ago. I rushed over, but I don’t know anyone here; I’m completely in the dark."
"Vice Factory Director Jiang, Lu Weiqi told if Director Wei is in trouble and you co, tell you just to wait."
Why is everyone telling her to wait? But that feeling is excruciating.
Since there was no news to be gained here, Jiang Xinyu stood, "Sister Tian, here are so pieces of bread I brought, please have a taste; since that’s it, I’ll head back."
"Xinyu, stay for dinner."
Jiang Xinyu shook her head, "No, I’ll head back."
The aunt and niece escorted Jiang Xinyu out, then back inside, Tian Xiuhua handed a piece of bread to her niece, "Have a taste; the aroma is sweet."
"Auntie, I really can’t eat, also not knowing how Wei Qi is?"
"Don’t worry, even if Director Wei is in trouble, Wei Qi should be fine. You’re pregnant now, be more careful."
Tian Wenyan took the bread, took a bite, "Mm, delicious, Vice Factory Director Jiang surely has good things."
"She’s a very insightful young lady.
You see, she’s considerate, Director Wei treated her well, so she repays the favor by coming when he’s in trouble, which is truly comndable."
"Mm, Director Wei seems like a decent person."
"No need to ’seem’; Wei Kaiyun’s character is genuinely good. Look at our factory’s dormitory, workers’ benefits, you could say among so many at our factory, very few don’t support him."
The mother and daughter made dinner while talking, soon the other household mbers should be back.
Jiang Xinyu returned ho, feeling utterly weak, lying on the bed; when would this co to a conclusion?
Not knowing how he is now, if he’s suffering?
Here, since Wei Kaiyun wouldn’t speak, there was no helping. Suddenly, soone entered in the middle of the night.
They glanced at Wei Kaiyun, squatted down to nudge him, seeing him open his eyes, took out a note with only two words: "Rest assured."
After reading, Wei Kaiyun closed his eyes, remaining in the sa position; he hadn’t eaten or drunk for two days, and due to injuries, his body was particularly weak now.
He also didn’t know what those two words ant, but as long as he gritted his teeth, he could endure; right now, he trusted no one.
The next morning, Jiang Xinyu heard a knocking, going out to find a note wedged in the door gap; upon opening, it inford her Wei Kaiyun was fine.
Her hanging heart eased slightly, but not seeing him personally still left her very worried.
Jiang Xinyu took the note back to the living room and threw it into the stove, watching it burn to ash before stepping back inside.
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