A Girl Traveling Through Troubled Times

Chapter 719 If you want to get things done, you have to spend money

Gui Er was deeply moved by what she heard and almost blurted out her agreement. Fortunately, she restrained herself. She held Zhou Hui Fang's hand and comforted her, "Don't think too much. I believe he should be a responsible person. After all, he went to study in such a far place as Hong Kong and has seen the world."

When she got home from school that day, Sha Yanyao had already returned. When Gui'er saw him, she remembered what Zhou Huifang said, but thinking that Gao Zinong's identity had not been confirmed yet, she opened her mouth but gave up.

During the meal, Ms. Tian complained, "Your unit is a government department after all. You and my uncle were injured so badly, and you weren't even allowed to rest for a while before going back to work. As soon as you came back, you were like crazy, running to the police station every day. It's really inhumane."

Sha Yanyao smiled bitterly and said, "How can we care so much right now? We can rest if we want to, but your uncle is worried that someone else will take the lead. If they take all the credit, who will we turn to for justice?"

"Where do all these Communists come from? I think you're just full and have nothing better to do. In the end, it'll all be in vain."

"You underestimate us. We have already locked onto the target, and all that's left is to close the net."

Gui'er was stunned for a moment, and the chopsticks she had stretched out stopped in mid-air. She reacted in a second and quickly added another piece of food.

But Sha Yanyao still noticed it.

"What's wrong? Gui'er?"

"Oh, nothing? Brother, are you so busy recently? Do you need any help? My classmate Zhou Huifang has a girlfriend and wants to find a job in the government, so he wanted to ask me if you are short of people?" Gui'er couldn't find a good excuse for a while, and in desperation she brought up Gao Zinong's matter to cover it up.

"Zhou Huifang? Is she the niece of the former Director Zhou? Isn't her father a member of the Revolutionary Committee? Why doesn't she go to his own father?"

"She said that his partner is ambitious and wants to achieve something."

"That Director Zhou in the past, he hurt our family so badly. You were also hurt badly. Are you stupid enough to help his niece?" said the lady.

"That's called ambition. He's clearly a monkey. My uncle said that Director Zhou's elder brother is usually honest because everyone says he is so simple-minded, and he has a big family to support, otherwise he would have been fired long ago. Now his son-in-law wants to climb up the social ladder. By the way, did he say how much money he is willing to pay? He is not just saying thank you to you with sweet words? He just wants you to help him, so don't be too honest." Miss Tian said with a cold smile.

Gui'er licked her lips and said embarrassedly, "Zhou Huifang is Zhou Huifang, and her uncle is her uncle. He's a pretty good classmate of mine. I usually hang out with him at school, so I thought of asking her to help me consult a doctor. I'm not sure if it will work, so there's no reason for me to ask her for money."

"Are you stupid? These days, it's impossible to ask someone to do something without paying. Even brothers have to settle accounts. What's more, you are not related at all. Go back and tell him that if he wants to do something, he must be paid first. Don't be so stingy. Otherwise, just ask that old Zhou to talk to my uncle himself. Don't use children to play tricks. Last time, my cousin's brother-in-law wanted to go to our police station. He just made a promise and gave us 30 yuan for tea before anything was decided. That's what being sensible means. If you don't know how to behave, who will care about you?"

Miss Tian spoke in a very logical manner, and Guier realized that she must have done a lot of this kind of side hustle to make money by arranging things for other people in private.

"Didn't Lao Zhou's daughter not get married last time? How come she has a new partner now?" Sha Yanyao asked curiously.

"Oh, that's right. Last time, that relative tried to trick my classmate into becoming a concubine for some rich man. Later, her current boyfriend reminded her that the man was from the family of that relative's second wife. He was originally going to work in that rich relative's company, but because of this incident, he offended that relative, so now he has no choice but to find a way out."

Gui'er did not bring up the fact that Zinong had gone to university in Hong Kong. She actually hoped that Sha Yanyao could refuse. After all, this matter was risky, and it was better to have less trouble than more.

"Oh, I see. This man has good character. But your sister-in-law is right. It's hard to find a government job these days. If he just wants to talk, I'm afraid he won't be able to do it." Sha Yanyao smiled gently at Gui'er, meaning that he still wanted money.

Gui'er quickly said, "Oh, okay, I'll go back and tell Zhou Huifang."

She was still a little concerned about what Sha Yanyao had just said about having locked onto the target, but since she interrupted him like that, Sha Yanyao shouldn't be suspicious.

The next day, as soon as Gui'er arrived at school, she wanted to go find Miss Shen to report the incident. As soon as she left the classroom, she ran into Zhou Huifang. She grabbed Gui'er and pulled her into a corner without saying anything. She said dejectedly, "Yesterday, your eldest brother called my father. After answering the call, my father scolded me severely, saying that I shouldn't have asked you to help intercede without my permission. It was so rude. You should have been scolded too. I'm sorry for getting you into trouble."

Gui'er was a little confused, but she reacted immediately. Zhou Huifang's father was timid and afraid of trouble. If Gao Zinong could think of a solution himself, it would be best if he could get a job in the government. However, if she had to help him, he would definitely not be willing to do so, so he scolded his daughter.

Guier smiled and said, "No, I didn't get scolded, but my eldest brother said that many people now ask for money for services. Well, it's probably not proper for us kids to say such things. So I'm afraid I can't help you. Sorry."

Zhou Huifang sighed and said, "Actually, I probably guessed it. It's not that easy. I also know that it will cost money. Besides, we are still children. It is definitely not appropriate for us to do such things. I am just anxious."

Guier comforted her again and finally coaxed her back to the classroom, then she hurried to the teacher's office. It was almost time for class, and other teachers were walking out one after another with textbooks.

When Miss Shen saw her, she smiled and said, "Why are you here just now? You should have come earlier to help me get the materials." Then she handed the corrected homework to Gui'er, picked up the class materials, and slowly walked out with her.

After the other teachers had left, Miss Shen said seriously, "Why are you so reckless? It's so abrupt that you suddenly come to me like this."