A Girl Traveling Through Troubled Times

Chapter 412 Director Zhou is in hot pursuit

Gui'er said to Dingxiang, "I believe Mother and Big Brother will find a way. Let's not ask too much. Mother will be unhappy if she finds out."

Dingxiang nodded and turned to leave, but when she reached the door, she hesitated for a moment before walking back to Guier and saying, "Miss, why don't we go back to Jiangcheng? This matter itself has nothing to do with us, but if the young master can't pay, he might be arrested again. If we go back to Jiangcheng, at least we're in the Marshal's territory, and no one would dare to do anything to us."

Guier smiled and said, "He still has to go to school. Don't worry, it's not that our family doesn't have the money, it just depends on whether Father is willing to take it. Big Brother and Mother will deal with him. It's none of our business. Although Father may be reluctant, I believe he will help find a solution in the end. Big Brother is his eldest son. Just do your own thing and don't worry too much."

Dingxiang then nodded and walked out.

Gui'er was thinking about what she had just said.

Someone knocked on the door. Gui'er walked over to open it. It was Sha Yanyao. Gui'er was quite surprised.

Sha Yanyao smiled and said to Gui'er, "Guier, have you eaten? Is the wound on your head any better?"

Gui'er quickly let him in, rang the bell for Dingxiang to bring tea, and said with a smile, "It's just a superficial wound. Thank you for your concern, brother. It's you who have suffered these past two days."

When Sha Yanyao heard her say that, he smiled a little tiredly and said, "This time, thanks to you, when we were arrested, I took a look and you were not inside. I felt that you were so smart and clever, you would definitely find a way. Sure enough, not long after, Director Wang came over and said that you went to inform him, but he was very slippery and could only help to speak. He and Director Zhou were not on good terms, so naturally it was ineffective.

After Wu Mingqiang arrived, I had some hope, but my father wasn't willing to pay much, and my mother and I were a little desperate. Then you found Chen Zhongyu for help, and that's how you convinced Director Zhou to accept 100 gold bars and release us to raise money. How did you come up with the idea of contacting him? You've only met him once."

Gui'er thought to herself, is this a sign of doubt about herself? So she quickly said, "It's a long story. I first went to Miss Shen's house. She helped me avoid the patrol's interrogation and sent me to Sister Yulan, Director Wang's house. However, after listening to her words, I knew that Director Wang was not very capable. Although my second brother sent Wu Mingqiang here, he is just a servant after all and can't make decisions on many things. I am a child and can't step forward. After thinking it over, I thought of Boss Chen who came to our house before. He knows you and Director Song, and I heard him say that he is a businessman. I thought he should know some people in Nanjing who might be able to help, so I contacted him. I didn't expect him to be so willing to help. It was a blessing in disguise."

Sha Yanyao was also moved by this and said, "I didn't expect that the person who helped us in the end was actually a classmate I don't usually contact. But Director Zhou is still chasing us for those 900 gold bars. What should we do? Do you have any ideas?"

Gui'er sighed and said, "Director Zhou is so cruel. Isn't he afraid of being struck by lightning? I think even if we give him money, he already thinks we are a fat sheep and will definitely not give up."

Gui'er actually wanted to say to Sha Yanyao directly: "Just find a way to kill Director Zhou." But for her own safety, she naturally couldn't say that directly, so she could only use words to provoke him.

Sha Yanyao nodded thoughtfully, touched Guier's head, and said, "You must be tired after wandering outside for two days. Go to bed early." Then he went out.

The next day, Guier went back to school. Because she was abducted in public at school, her classmates were very curious. Now seeing her come back with a wound on her forehead, they couldn't help but be very curious and came up to ask what happened.

Guier always smiled and said that she accidentally bumped into something at home, and that she asked for leave for this reason, so no one took it too seriously.

Only Zhou Huifang whispered to Gui'er after the crowd dispersed, "I know you were actually captured by my uncle's men. Are you okay? Are you okay?"

Gui'er sighed and smiled, "It's a long story, but everything is fine now. I'm safe for now."

Zhou Huifang opened her eyes wide and asked, "What's going on now? Will my uncle continue to embarrass you? Why don't I go talk to him about it?"

Although Gui'er wanted to use Zhou Huifang, she had no other choice at this stage, so she said to her, "No need. Your uncle is a man. If you speak up for our family, I'm afraid you will offend him too, and your life will be difficult."

Zhou Huifang burst into tears. She said to Guier, "Actually, I only recently found out that the last time my classmates were arrested, it was also related to my uncle. I feel so sorry for everyone. What should I do?"

Gui'er hurriedly said to her, "Don't let your classmates know about this to avoid any complications. Don't worry, I know it has nothing to do with you."

Zhou Huifang still felt guilty and was in a very low mood. Guier comforted her for a long time before she felt better.

As soon as I returned to the Sha Mansion after school, I saw Director Zhou sitting in the living room with his legs crossed. Sha Yanyao and his wife were there, smiling.

Guier saw it and quickly stepped forward to Director Zhou and said respectfully, "Hello, Uncle Zhou."

Director Zhou nodded with a forced smile, then turned to Sha Yanyao and his wife and said, "This time, the bureau has shown leniency. Logically speaking, we can't release someone without fully investigating the case. You're putting me in a very difficult position."

The wife smiled wistfully and said, "Please give Director Zhou a couple of days' grace. We just got back and settled in..."

Director Zhou waved his hand and said with a smile: "I am not an unreasonable person. I came here just to remind you. I won't bother you again in the future." Then he stood up and walked out.

Sha Yanyao, his wife, and Song Tingting were overjoyed and hurried to see him off to the gate of the courtyard. Director Zhou hummed and said with a smile, "You're welcome." Then he got into the car and left.

As soon as Director Zhou left, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. The wife said tiredly to the servants, "Serve the meal."

The atmosphere was very tense during dinner, and everyone was silent.

After dinner, Yulan and Director Wang arrived. Gui'er hadn't expected them to visit. Sha Yanyao and his wife quickly expressed their gratitude and said to Director Wang, "I'll go back to work tomorrow."

Yulan said earnestly: "Oh, don't worry, settle the family first. I was so anxious during the days when you were arrested. I only found out about it when Guier came to me. Fortunately, you are all out now, otherwise I would have no home." As she spoke, she wiped away her tears.