“First Master, what do you mean?”
“You know them, but they don’t know you, so there’s no real connection.”
Yan Jiecheng was anxious and spoke very directly.
“If you understand it that way, there’s nothing wrong with it.”
“Of course, if you go to the Security Section tomorrow and want to bring me along, I’ll go with you.”
“I have a connection with your father; if you ask for my help, I’ll try even if it means going through mountains of knives and seas of fire.”
Yi Zhonghai said thoughtfully.
The pleasantries were well-spoken.
“Alright, thank you. I’ll go ask Second Master now.”
Yan Jiecheng felt that Yi Zhonghai was not very reliable and politely left.
He arrived at the Liu Family’s home.
“What did your father do? The Security Section is going to the school to pick him up?”
Liu Haizhong felt something was off when he heard the news.
“Second Master, you’ve known my father for so many years, don’t you understand him?”
“Even if you gave him ten times the guts, he wouldn’t dare to do anything bad. It must be a mistake somewhere.”
Yan Jiecheng said with a dejected expression.
“You’re right, Old Yan is an honest man; he wouldn’t do anything really bad.”
“What do you need me for?”
Liu Haizhong asked.
“Second Master, I wanted to ask if you know any Leaders in the Security Section?”
“Tomorrow, my mother and I are going to the Security Section to plead with the Leaders. We’re unfamiliar with the place, and I’m afraid we might say something wrong and offend a Leader.”
Yan Jiecheng said humbly.
“Tsk, oh, your worries are quite valid.”
“However, I really don’t know any Leaders in the Security Section. I’m just an ordinary worker; I don’t do anything illegal, so there’s no way for me to get to know them.”
Liu Haizhong spread his hands.
Like Yi Zhonghai, he had a slight connection with Hong Shengcai because of Jia Zhangshi’s ruckus at the Rolling Mill.
At least, Liu Haizhong and Yi Zhonghai both thought so.
But if that connection were to be used for the Yan Family.
Both of them felt it would be a waste.
“Then I’ll think about it again. Thank you, Second Master.”
Yan Jiecheng left disappointed.
Returning home, he recounted his experience of being rebuffed by the two Grandpas.
“At such a crucial moment, how can there be no one reliable?”
“My son, tomorrow, the two of us will go to the Security Section. No one is helping us, so we, mother and son, must step up.”
Third Aunt complained, then reluctantly pulled herself together.
“Okay, Mom.”
Yan Jiecheng nodded.
They could only brace themselves and go.
“Actually, we can still ask one person for help; maybe he can speak up.”
Yu Li pondered for a while, then said.
“Who?”
Third Aunt’s eyes showed a glimmer of hope, and she quickly asked.
“Chen Jianye.”
“When the Public Security came to investigate today, didn’t they say his bicycle ticket was given by the Security Section? He also signed an agreement with the Security Section.”
“He must know the top Leaders of the Security Section.”
Yu Li expressed her thoughts.
“That’s right, Yu Li, you’re so smart.”
Yan Jiecheng slapped his thigh.
It was like when one thinks there is no way out, a new path appears.
How could he not have thought of this?
“Yu Li, you’re right.”
“Jiecheng, go to the Chen Family quickly and ask.”
Third Aunt instructed.
Yan Jiecheng’s face showed some hesitation.
To be honest, he felt a bit strange facing Chen Jianye.
After all, his wife was serving the other party, doing chores like washing dishes and clothes.
Although she could get five yuan each month.
But Yan Jiecheng also had his pride; facing Chen Jianye alone, he felt embarrassed.
“I’ll go. I’m more familiar with Chen Jianye.”
“If I tell him and he doesn’t help me, it’ll be useless even if Jiecheng goes.”
Yu Li volunteered.
“Okay, Yu Li, talk to Chen Jianye properly.”
“If you can get your father out, our Yan Family will owe him a great favor. Whenever he needs our family’s help, we will never refuse.”
Third Aunt grasped Yu Li’s hand.
“Mom, I will tell Chen Jianye what you mean.”
Yu Li left with determined eyes.
.....
“Is Jianye home? It’s your Li Jie.”
Chen Jianye was reading at the dining table. Hearing the voice from outside, he replied, “Push the door and come in.”
“Oh, Jianye, you’re still studying.”
“If my siblings, Jiekung and Jieti, had your drive, getting into university wouldn’t be a problem.”
Yu Li walked in smiling.
The front door was not closed.
It was impossible for a man and a woman to be alone in a room with the door closed.
Otherwise, after three minutes, people would start gossiping.
Experienced people knew that if you were quick, three minutes was enough for a quick encounter.
“Li Jie, is there something you need?”
Chen Jianye asked about the main matter.
He was currently reading to gain experience. Normally, even if someone cursed him at this moment, Chen Jianye wouldn’t curse back.
Any grudges or grievances could wait until he finished gaining experience.
During the experience-gaining period, he wouldn’t bother with anything, big or small.
It was only because Yu Li came that Chen Jianye gave her some face.
“My father was arrested by the Rolling Mill Security Section, and my mother is worried sick at home.”
“The Security Guard told our family to go to the Security Section tomorrow to find a Leader. Do you know any Leaders in the Security Section?”
“You don’t need to do anything much, just say a few words or show your face, that would be fine.”
Yu Li thought for a moment and expressed her idea.
“No problem. Tomorrow morning, I have something to report to Hong Shengcai anyway, so the Yan Family can come with me.”
Chen Jianye agreed.
Firstly, Chen Jianye was grateful to Third Aunt. When he first transmigrated and was lying on the ground, Third Aunt was the one who reminded everyone to send him to the hospital.
Also, a while ago, Third Aunt arranged a blind date for him.
Although Third Aunt had ulterior motives, hoping to gain some benefits, she was essentially doing it for Chen Jianye’s good.
Secondly, Yan Fugui being held by the Security Section was inextricably linked to Chen Jianye.
Ten yuan made Yan Fugui take a big fall guy role, detained for one night in the Security Section’s dark room.
That was enough.
“That’s great, Jianye! If you get my father out, our Yan Family will remember your great favor.”
“My mother said that if you ever need our Yan Family’s help in the future, we will absolutely not refuse.”
Yu Li was overjoyed.
“We’re neighbors, why say such things.”
“You should go back and tell Third Aunt quickly.”
Chen Jianye said very calmly.
Yu Li left the Chen Family and told the Yan Family what Chen Jianye had said.
“I told you Jianye is a good child. Don’t look at his temper; he’s actually very pure at heart.”
“He’s clear about grudges and favors, not at all ambiguous.”
Third Aunt grinned broadly, praising him repeatedly.
“Chen Jianye is indeed a man.”
Yan Jiecheng also said.
Having found someone who could connect them with the Security Section Leaders, the Yan Family finally felt at ease.
Chen Jianye finished reading his book and returned to bed.
The second batch of crop seeds planted earlier had already matured.
Chen Jianye squatted in the field, harvesting nearly five hundred jin of sweet potatoes, potatoes, peanuts, and other staple foods.
Afterward, he lay in bed and fell into a deep sleep.
The next day.
Chen Jianye finished breakfast and brought the bowls and chopsticks to the front door.
Yu Li was already standing at the door waiting.
Standing with her were Third Aunt and Yan Jiecheng from the Yan Family.
Yu Li took the enamel basin from Chen Jianye’s hand and placed it on the ground, ready to wash.
“Third Aunt, Brother Jiecheng, don’t worry. I’ll go home, get ready, and leave right away.”
Chen Jianye knew what they were waiting for and said proactively.
“No rush, no rush. You go about your business normally. We have nothing to do; waiting a little longer is fine.”
Third Aunt quickly said.
Chen Jianye naturally wouldn’t take their polite words seriously.
Returning home, he quickly tidied up and locked the front door.
He unlocked his bicycle, pushed it, and set off.
Arriving at the front yard.
Yan Jiecheng looked enviously at the brand new Phoenix Brand bicycle.
When would he be able to own his own bicycle like Chen Jianye?
It was too cool.