Chapter 409: Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid

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After talking about the medicine, Zhao Dongmei sent Lin Yi and the others out, then watched them drive away.

Lin Yi, you really know how to fool people, Ji Qingyan complained in the car.

Do I? It was all from the bottom of my heart.

Peng Xingguo remained silent, sighing inwardly.

This young man!

After sending Peng Xingguo home, the two of them wanted to buy some groceries and go home to cook, but Zhang Shumin had already prepared the meal and made Lin Yi and Ji Qingyan stay back.

How did it go today? Did it work out?

It cost me three million to settle this. Lin Yi picked up a piece of pork rib and said bitterly,

Teacher Peng choosing to be with you is really a perfect match. That woman called Zhao Dongmei is on a completely different level from Teacher Zhang.

As long as it was cuessful, Zhang Shumin said with a smile. Little Yi, eat the ribs. I stewed them in a pressure cooker for more than half an hour. Eat more.

Teacher Zhang, your pork ribs are really delicious.

A woman like you who can both teach and cook is the best type match for Huaxian men. Youre much better than that Zhao.

Youd think so, wouldnt you?

Of course. Youre too outstanding, Lin Yi said. And today, Teacher Peng praised you in front of that Zhao person. I feel relieved. The next time I get the medicine, I really want Teacher Peng to go with me and anger her again.

No problem. Ill get Old Peng to go with you next time, Zhang Shumin said. Little Yi, try this prawn. Its good for your body.

Ji Qingyan thought, He sold Ms. Peng out again so easily?

Peng Xingguo,Who am I? Where am I? What is going on? Am I just a tool?

Thank you, Teacher Zhang. Its definitely a blessing for Teacher Peng to be able to find you.

Here, eat more. Thats what everyone around me says.

Zhang Shumin picked up a few more ribs and prawns for Lin Yi.

Qingyan, Yi likes ribs and prawns. Learn to make him some when you have nothing better to do. Dont keep throwing yourself at work. Women have to think about family life too.

A-got it

Ji Qingyan was speechless.

Was Lin Yi a spy?

Just who was he helping?

After the meal, they sat down again and chatted with Zhang Shumin and Peng Xingguo for a while before driving home.

After returning to the Jiuzhou Pavilion, Ji Qingyan lay comfortably on the sofa.

Lin Yi, youre really something. Teacher Zhang and Teacher Zhao were totally fooled by you.

How can you say that I fooled them? I mean what I say to them.

Hmph, you fickle man.

Knowing she couldnt argue with him, Ji threw herself onto the sofa.

I ate too much today. I really dont want to move.

Dont move if you dont want to. Ill help you shower. Just sit still.

You wish.

Lin Yi was also a little tired and sat beside Ji Qingyans leg.

Hows the project going? We should start talking about relocation.

Ji Qingyan nodded. Everyone is quite cooperative, but there are still many stubborn people. These are all old habits. At the end of the day, we have to deal with them slowly.

He was relieved to see that Ji Qingyan didnt need any help.

Given Ji Qingyans abilities, she probably didnt have to worry about such things.

After chatting about work, Ji Qingyan went upstairs to take a shower.

Ring, ring, ring

After coming out of the shower, Ji Qingyan was drying her hair when she heard her phone ring.

He was surprised to find that the call was from Mother w.a.n.g.

Qingyan, are you asleep? Mother w.a.n.g asked softly.

I just got out of the shower and Im still up, she said.

Mother w.a.n.g, are you looking for Lin Yi? Ill help you call him.

Huh? Youre with Lil?

Im staying with him today. I didnt go back to my own house.

Little Yi isnt with you, is he?

Ji Qingyan looked out the door and heard the sound of running water downstairs. I think he went to wash up. Whats the matter?

Qingyan, let me tell you something. Its good for you to know this, but dont tell Little Yi.

Whats happened thats so mysterious?

Two people came to the orphanage this afternoon to ask about Little Yi. Did he break the law when doing business?

To ask about Lin Yi?

Ji Qingyan was surprised. What did they look like? Did they tell you their ident.i.ty?

They said they were soldiers. They asked a lot about Yi, like when he came to the orphanage and how he got here. In short, they asked for a lot of details. Before they left, they told me not to say anything. They said I couldnt let Lin Yi know. I thought about it for a while, but I was still worried. But I didnt dare tell Little Yi, so I could only tell you.

Soldiers

Ji Qingyan muttered to herself.

If their ident.i.ties were accurate, there should be nothing to worry about.

Regardless of their motives, at the very least, they wouldnt harm Lin Yi.

Moreover, Lin Yi was very well-behaved when doing business. He would not commit any crimes. Thus, his safety was guaranteed.

Mother w.a.n.g, what kind of questions did they focus on?

Just asking about how he got to the orphanage. I said hed been dumped at the door.

They asked where the name came from. I said there was a note in the blanket with his name.

And asked me if Id seen his real parents. I said no. The rest was unimportant information.

After a few seconds of silence, Ji Qingyan said,

Mother w.a.n.g, you cant tell anyone about this except me.

How would I dare to tell anyone? Before they left, they repeatedly emphasized to me that this was a secret. If it was leaked, I would be held responsible. I was scared to death. Mother w.a.n.g said excitedly.

But I couldnt let it go after they left. I cant hold it in anymore, so I called you.

Ji Qingyan smiled. They already said its confidential. Arent you afraid of being punished for calling me?

This matter involves my son. I dont care what kind of secret it is. Hurry up and help Mother w.a.n.g think of a solution. What exactly is going on?

Mother w.a.n.g, dont worry. Theyre from the military, so you dont have to worry about security. Lin Yi is also a law-abiding businessman. In any case, hell be fine.

Its probably because of some small matter that they needed to investigate his background. For example, when we bid, Party A will investigate the bidders creditworthiness. Its a normal occurence.

Ji Qingyan didnt know exactly what had happened.

However, all she could do was comfort Mother w.a.n.g.

She couldnt let her worry too much.

Really? Mother w.a.n.g heaved a sigh of relief. If you say that, I wont be worried. They scared me when they came in earlier today.

Dont worry, its fine.

Yes, Im not worried anymore, but you have to keep your mouth shut. Mother w.a.n.g said, We have to keep this a secret. Dont tell Little Yi. They said that this is confidential.

Got it. I wont tell him.

Alright, I wont disturb your sleep anymore. Ill hang up first.

Before Ji Qingyan could say anything else, w.a.n.g Cuiping hung up.

This embarra.s.sed Ji Qingyan.

I live here, but Im not sleeping with him!

However, now, Ji Qingyan was no longer in the mood to pay attention to such things.

Why would the military be looking for Lin Yi?

Thats unusual.

Yangcheng, Blue Sky Welfare Inst.i.tute.

After the call with Ji Qingyan, w.a.n.g Cuiping sat cross-legged on the bed, still unable to fall asleep.

At this moment, Zhao Quanfu walked in from outside. His face was covered in dust. He had probably just finished his work.

Have you finished welding the beds? w.a.n.g Cuiping asked.

Ive pulled them all back. Ill install them tomorrow, Zhao Quanfu said as he dusted himself off.

I heard from the child that two soldiers came today. What happened?

What soldiers? Theyre all little melon eggs. What do they know? w.a.n.g Cuiping said, Theyre here to check on the fire safety standards. They will tell us if anything fails to meet the standards.

There wont be any fine, right?

How can that be? Didnt they always take care of us? When have they ever fined us?

Thats true. Im going to take a shower. If youre tired, go to sleep. Just enjoy yourself.

Yeah.

Zhao Quanfu left, but w.a.n.g Cuiping was still distracted.

Getting out of bed, she went to the closet, dug out the bottom box, and found a small wooden box inside.

She opened small wooden box. Inside was an envelope that had long since yellowed.

It was sealed with a wax seal that had yet to be opened.

w.a.n.g Cuiping thought back to that rainy night.

She recalled the woman who had cried her eyes out.

She recalled her every word and every sentence.

Eventually she sighed.

Some things are better left unsaid.