"What? You actually called the police? You heartless boss..." The old woman was startled. Before she could finish speaking, she saw a line of police officers approaching her.
The police came to understand the situation, confirmed that it was the old woman causing trouble, and intending to take her away on suspicion of poisoning and harming people.
Naturally, the old woman was unwilling to go to the police station, fearing that once she entered, she would never come out and would spend the rest of her life inside. She cried out in panic, "I haven't done anything illegal, you can't take me away..."
The police officers paid no heed to her wishes, escorting her on either side into the police car and driving away.
Seeing the outcome, everyone mocked her for bringing it upon herself, and then dispersed in groups.
After the crowd dispersed, Zhang Liunian had Du Ziteng take the money to Nancheng Health Clinic to give to Shangguan Zhaoxia, asking her to do her best to save the child. He himself went into the shop to handle matters, with Grandpa Tang following closely behind him.
"Liunian, thank goodness you came, otherwise I wouldn't have known what to do," Grandpa Tang said, still shaken by the earlier incident.
Zhang Liunian sat down and smiled, "If you encounter such matters in the future, you can find Dr. Shangguan from earlier and have someone call the police for assistance."
"You know that woman... Dr. Shangguan?" Grandpa Tang asked casually.
Zhang Liunian shook his head, "No, but she is a rare good doctor, you won't go wrong looking for her."
Grandpa Tang nodded in understanding.
Zhang Liunian scanned the shop filled with the smell of braised meat, then looked towards the entrance. The customers buying meat were not as numerous as yesterday. It seemed that although the earlier incident had been clarified, it still had some impact on everyone.
However, after tomorrow, things would return to normal, because he believed in his own culinary skills.
"Grandpa Tang, I need to go to Jiangcheng again this afternoon, and my return date is uncertain. Please take care of the shop's affairs for me."
Grandpa Tang was momentarily taken aback, then nodded, "Okay, I'll give you the account books and income from the past couple of days."
He didn't ask why. He turned and handed the account book to Zhang Liunian, then went to get the money.
Zhang Liunian took the account book and flipped through it. The accounts were clear and easy to understand, with no issues of falsification.
Just as he finished reading the account book, Du Ziteng ran back out of breath, "Brother Liunian, I've handled the matter you entrusted me with. I just don't know if the child can be saved."
Du Ziteng felt great sympathy for the child, it was truly pitiful to be harmed like that by their own relatives.
Zhang Liunian put down the account book and said expressionlessly, "That depends on fate."
Just as he finished speaking, Grandpa Tang came over with a box, "Liunian, this is the income from the past few days, take a look."
Zhang Liunian asked Du Ziteng to count it, while he continued to give instructions, "The situation in the shop today might not be as good as yesterday, but it will recover in the next day or two, so you don't need to worry too much. As for today's braised meat, you can send a portion to the old shop. The old shop can handle whatever amount there is."
"I understand."
Grandpa Tang was also worried about this. Hearing Zhang Liunian say this now, he felt much relieved. Then he remembered something and said urgently, "Oh, Director Yan came this morning wanting to find you. I told him you weren't here, and he asked me to tell you to remember to go see him."
Uncle Yan wanted to meet him? But he still had to leave for Jiangcheng.
"I understand."
He would still go find Uncle Yan later. Perhaps he had something important to tell him. Having made up his mind, Zhang Liunian decided not to stay at the new shop any longer. He turned to Du Ziteng and saw that he was almost done counting.
"Brother Liunian, it's counted, a total of eighteen thousand five hundred yuan." Du Ziteng put the money into the gray cloth bag one by one.
Zhang Liunian nodded, got up, and went to find Yan Guoguo.
"Liunian, you've come at just the right time. It's the end of work and time for dinner. Come, Uncle will treat you to a meal." Yan Guoguo saw Zhang Liunian waiting outside the gate as soon as he got off work. He walked over with his briefcase, put an arm around his shoulder, and said.
Zhang Liunian did not dodge or avoid. He walked with him to Nancheng Restaurant and they chose a corner to sit down and discuss important matters.
"Uncle Yan, do you have any new developments regarding me?"
Yan Guoguo knew what "developments" Zhang Liunian was referring to. He nodded and replied, "There are some, but not much progress."
Zhang Liunian was not discouraged. After all, the few of them working together would surely be able to eradicate the Tang family completely.
"Take a look at this, and you'll know." Yan Guoguo took a document from his briefcase and handed it to Zhang Liunian.
Zhang Liunian took it and looked. The content was about the Tang family's abuse of power and corruption, specifically concerning Tang Shikait.
"I've already sent him in, can he still get out? This time, I have conclusive evidence." Zhang Liunian was confused when he saw evidence about Tang Shikai still being presented.
"With this added, even if the Tang family wants to substitute the plum with a peach, it won't be possible." Yan Guoguo's evidence was intended to nail Tang Shikai.
First, Tang Shikai would be dealt with, then Tang Shikang, and finally Tang Shijie, who had already gone to the provincial capital.
"Then I can rest assured." Zhang Liunian didn't want to see the Tang family monopolizing power.
"If you hadn't sent Tang Shikai in, I wouldn't have been able to get this evidence. This is your achievement." Yan Guoguo greatly admired Zhang Liunian's conduct.
Zhang Liunian rubbed his nose, feeling a bit embarrassed, "Is there any news from Uncle Ding and the others?"
"I'm not sure. The last time I met him, we were still talking about your construction site. How is your construction site now? Has it been unsealed!" Yan Guoguo smiled meaningfully.
"Yes, it has been unsealed. Uncle Ma is now in charge there, and I just need to provide the funds." Zhang Liunian was quite happy when he mentioned the construction site. Although there were twists and turns regarding the construction site, it had fortunately started smoothly.
But for some reason, when he saw Yan Guoguo's smile, a flash of inspiration struck him, and he blurted out, "Did Uncle Yan help me with the construction site?"
Yan Guoguo, seeing that he had guessed the truth, burst into laughter, "Hahaha..."
"So it was Uncle Yan! I knew it would be unsealed so quickly. Thank you so much for the construction site, I'll toast you." Zhang Liunian uncapped a bottle of white wine, poured a small glass for Yan Guoguo, and pushed it towards him, then poured one for himself.
Yan Guoguo picked up the wine glass and said with a smile, "I happened to be passing by that area, so I casually mentioned the Tang family matter for you. This is what an uncle should do."
"I will always remember Uncle Yan's help. If you ever need anything, feel free to find me, no questions asked." Zhang Liunian downed the glass of wine, his voice full of heroic spirit.
Yan Guoguo chuckled and accepted his promise, "I've noted it down, you can't go back on your word."
"Never."
"Hahaha, alright, let's eat, let's eat." Yan Guoguo signaled Zhang Liunian to start eating as the dishes arrived.
Zhang Liunian waited for him to start before picking up his chopsticks. During the meal, he asked about buying a car again.