Chapter 236: Plan 236
Su Yuanyuan was scared, worried that the two children might get sick from overeating.
Although Li Shaoguang and his sister ate too much, they were fine. With no other choice, Su Yuanyuan let them walk around the yard. They couldn't just sit after eating so much.
She didn't go out in the afternoon; things were chaotic, and there was no need to invite trouble. Anyway, James, who had harmed several local girls, got his retribution.
Things were indeed a mess here due to infighting among the brothers, so it really had nothing to do with this place.
The foreign visitors who came along were dumbfounded. They all knew James was volatile, but they didn't expect him to act this way. Killing his own brother and then committing suicide was truly unexpected.
All the cars returned, and one of the foreigners called the consulate here.
They really thought about blaming this place. But since it happened so far away, and the guns and bullets were theirs, they had no way to shirk responsibility even if they wanted to.
The consul on the other side told their people to return immediately. There was no other way now. They just had to do this. The people here couldn't wait for them to leave quickly, so things would be less troublesome; there were so many domestic matters to interrogate. Who had time to deal with them?
The next day, Su Yuanyuan went out and didn't hear anything. Indeed, there weren't many people outside.
She went to the police station again. It was still busy as usual, with nothing unusual.
The people hired by them were now being interrogated.
Honestly, they knew quite a lot. However, it was of no use now since people were dead. Still, everything had to be recorded properly.
Su Yuanyuan started to worry; staying here wasn't getting them anywhere. Besides, she had to go back, and regardless, even if Li Hongxiang couldn't be released, she couldn't take the two children along and needed to send them back.
She hurried back and, together with the two little ones, went to inquire again.
The answer given was they needed a few more days. No choice but to wait.
"Sister, where are we going with you?"
"To the farm, to work. Are you afraid?"
"We've been in the village for more than a year and can do most farm work."
"That's good, then work well."
The three of them came to ask every day, and on the fourth day, the result about Li Hongxiang came out; he was released.
He saw his grandchildren waiting for him outside and shed tears.
The grandfather and two grandchildren hugged and cried loudly. In their mind, grandpa was always clean and tidy. They had never seen him like this.
"Sir, let's go back. We'll arrange to leave today."
Li Hongxiang nodded. After arriving at the Li Family residence, Su Yuanyuan asked the two little ones to cook.
"Mr. Li, if you wish to leave for the farm, you'll need to register here. I hope you can hurry because I have other matters."
Delayed here for over ten days, she felt a little frustrated.
Li Hongxiang nodded, "Okay, I'll go apply now."
He didn't pack anything and headed straight to the street.
They were all old neighbors, having lived together for so many years, they naturally knew what kind of person Li Hongxiang was.
But knowing wasn't helpful; seeing an old man so distressed, all they could do was greet him.
Knowing he was going to the farm, those who understood knew it was a good place to go, leaving here and working diligently on the farm was the best option.
So, Li Hongxiang's application went very smoothly, and he mentioned going to the Second Farm.
Taking the documents, they agreed to pick up the tickets the day after tomorrow.
By the time he returned, the food at home was ready.
Eating the meal his grandchildren made, tears fell into the bowl.
After the meal, the two children clung to Li Hongxiang, reluctant to leave; they were truly frightened.
"Shaoguang, go boil some water for me, I want to take a bath."
After the children left, Li Hongxiang looked at Su Yuanyuan, "Young lady, thank you."
Earlier, he asked around on the street; no one knew what had happened.
"Sir, it's what I should do. I received your things and will do my best.
Also, this is six thousand yuan. I know your things aren't worth just this."
Li Hongxiang shook his head and only took two thousand yuan, "I said I would only take two thousand."
"Sir, please take it; otherwise, I can't get over it.
Also, since I promised to look after your two children, I will definitely do it."
Seeing Su Yuanyuan's determined expression, Li Hongxiang finally accepted.
He knew he got this six thousand for nothing, and she even helped get him out.
"Young lady, I'll go collect the train tickets the day after tomorrow."
"Alright, I'll wait to see you off. Once you're settled, I'll leave."
She felt at ease now, having already gone this far, sending them back at this point made her feel a sense of completeness.
That night, Li Hongxiang and the two children slept together; they talked about how Su Yuanyuan had taken them and searched. He sighed, realizing this girl was not ordinary.
The two days passed very quickly. Li Hongxiang got the train tickets, but it was for a train the following night. So in the daytime, Su Yuanyuan turned all the rice at home into packed food.
She also bought train tickets. There was a direct train to the city with sleeper tickets purchased for three; they could pay the extra fare then.
Once they finally boarded the train, Su Yuanyuan was relieved.
The four of them were in one compartment, which made things much easier.
Listening to the old man telling stories to the children, Su Yuanyuan thought Li Hongxiang was truly unique.
Time on the train was very dull; Su Yuanyuan was used to it. The children went from being excited to eventually wilting.
Ten days later when they got off the train, "Sister, are we there yet?"
Su Yuanyuan shook her head, "There's still a day and a night left."
Moreover, Li Hongxiang brought a lot of luggage, which was quite a concern.
They inquired at the train station and found a donkey cart. Su Yuanyuan felt relieved; otherwise, how would they transport all those things?
After negotiating the price, they boarded the cart and set off.
The night here was very cold, and they wrapped themselves in blankets, yet it was still freezing.
By noon the next day, they arrived at the farm.
Su Yuanyuan and they went straight to the main office and found Feng Baoshan.
"Director Feng, these are my friends. Can you arrange for them to stay in the house where Tan Shaoting used to live?"
"You're really not going to farm that piece of land anymore?"
"Yes, give them the hundred acres that used to belong to Tan Shaoting, I still have fifty acres myself."
"Alright, as long as you agree." Feng Baoshan registered Li Hongxiang.
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