NOVPUBChapter 310 -310: Telegram (Extra for monthly ticket)
Chapter 310 -310: Telegram (Extra for monthly ticket)
Bai Xiao got up early in the morning and had just walked into the office when Xiaoli came in excitedly, holding some letters and newspapers, her clothes not even fully changed yet.
“You’re so proactive this early in the morning,” Bai Xiao said to Xiaoli, admiring the girl a bit for being able to be happy and cheerful in any environment, never worrying about anything.
Xiaoli handed her a telegram.
“Here, someone sent you a telegram; don’t be ungrateful,” Xiaoli was getting more and more intimate with her tank top! After all, her relationship with Bai Xiao wasn’t the same.
She was still Bai Xiao’s exclusive intern, and her treatment and status were improving.
Bai Xiao laughed and handed Xiaoli a piece of chocolate, “I know you mean well! Will this buy your heart?”
Xiaoli snatched it away, “Hmph, at least you know what’s good for you!” and she stuffed it into her coat pocket, pleased as punch.
Even though the chocolate was just sitting on the desk in Bai Xiao’s office, Xiaoli was very disciplined. Even when she was very tempted, she never took any secretly from the desk or asked Bai Xiao for it.
In this regard, Bai Xiao felt that Xiaoli was a person worth befriending; she was never someone to take too much liberty.
Honest and kind, knew her limits, and was very observant; such an intern was indeed worth befriending.
Bai Xiao tore open the envelope of the telegram and glanced at its contents, her face turning pale instantly.
The content and signature surprised her.
She picked up the phone and dialed her second sister Bai Ju, the workshop director, who was qualified to take phone calls at work.
The call connected quickly, and it was Director Wei on the other end. Hearing it was Bai Xiao looking for Bai Ju, he hurried to call her over, very polite and accommodating.
Soon after, Bai Ju picked up the phone, panting, “Xiao, what’s up?”
She was busy at work in the workshop.
“Second sister! Have you received any messages from He Weng?”
“No, not a single word yet. Both his big brother and I are starting to worry. Do you have any news of him?” Bai Ju could tell from her sister’s voice that something was wrong.
“Something happened to He Weng!” Bai Xiao had to believe the telegram was real; it was not some joke but a distress telegram from He Weng himself.
“What did you say? Something happened to He Weng? What happened?” Bai Ju panicked. He Weng was like a child she had raised herself; what would she do if something had happened to him?
“I received a telegram saying ‘help,’ and this address is holding He Weng captive. It’s not very clear, but it’s signed by He Weng. He didn’t explain much. I just called to check if there were any messages from He Weng, and it seems like He Weng is in trouble.” Bai Xiao had not expected even a grown man could be kidnapped.
What could they possibly want with a man?
He couldn’t bear children or be sold for his looks.
Wait, there’s another possibility, some illegal means might have kidnapped people, or drugged them until they passed out, targeting young and strong men, or those who are physically fit, just to harvest their organs. This is much more serious.
“What? What should we do? Wait for me and your brother-in-law to buy tickets right away to come over to your place, He Weng must be safe! If anything happens to him, I, his sister-in-law, would be heartbroken, I practically raised him myself.” Bai Ju was speaking incoherently, her composure shattered upon hearing this kind of news.
Bai Xiao reassured her, “Second sister! Don’t panic, I’ll think of a way to check what’s really going on over there, and you can take your time coming over. Maybe it’s not as bad as we think, after all, He Weng is a grown man, they can’t just sell him! He’s not worth much anyway. Don’t worry, second sister, don’t start by assuming the worst.” In truth, she hadn’t even mentioned the worst yet.
Only then did Bai Ju calm down, “Alright, let’s not waste money on the phone call, I’ll talk to your brother-in-law right now and we’ll buy the tickets today. Xiao, you have to help out, make sure He Weng doesn’t get into trouble! See if you can reach out to your brother-in-law, we can’t count on anyone else, all of us are from the countryside with no connections, even if your brother-in-law and I were to go, I’m afraid we won’t be of much help, we’ll just be anxious.” Now she had regained her composure and was able to think through many issues.
For such a serious matter, Bai Xiao, a young girl, also couldn’t offer much help, she had to rely on her brother-in-law.
“Don’t worry! We will find a way, be safe on your journey! If it’s not feasible, let your brother-in-law come alone! There are still three kids at home, you can’t just abandon a bunch of children and both leave.” She was afraid that her sister and brother-in-law might be imprudent.
“All right! I got it, hanging up now!” Bai Ju hung up the phone, her face showing an urgency to leave.
Factory Manager Wei suddenly stopped her, “Director Bai, what’s wrong with your family? I wasn’t trying to eavesdrop just now! I just heard you mention that a family member is in trouble, if you need help just say the word, I’ll definitely lend a hand if I can.” Factory Manager Wei had always been thinking of getting closer to Bai Xiao, especially since Wang Han was saved by someone, the old man had instructed him to find a way to establish a good relationship with Bai Xiao, and they never had the chance! Apart from his efforts with Bai Ju and her husband, he really had no other good opportunities.
Now that he heard there was a problem! Of course, he needed to step in to help.
Bai Ju sighed, “I’m afraid you can’t help with this. Our He Wang has a younger brother that went to my sister’s place to look for a job, and now something has happened, we don’t know what exactly, but it seems bad! He’s been locked up. I’m not clear about the details, that’s why we’re planning to buy tickets and rush over.”
“Is it your crippled brother whose leg was healed?” Factory Manager Wei remembered this incident vividly.
“Yes! It’s that kid! I don’t know what kind of people he’s come across! How could some bully just take him and keep him? No wonder he hasn’t come back for the New Year’s, turns out he’s been detained, I’m so worried.”
“Manager, I’d like to request leave, we two need to go to my sister’s place, for such a big issue, we have to go and see what’s happening. We need to get him out first!” Bai Ju thought it might be a debt issue that led to his detention.
“Granted! I’ll have someone cover for you for a few days, this is a serious matter, go ahead!” Factory Manager Wei, always knowing how to handle things, immediately assured with a slap on his chest, this was Bai Xiao’s sister, after all, a different matter.
Bai Ju repeatedly expressed her gratitude.
After Bai Ju left, Factory Manager Wei picked up the phone and called his father-in-law.
He felt this was something they could help with, his father-in-law’s former subordinates were in the province where Bai Xiao was located, all important figures in the public security system, and someone dared to kidnap people, this was unacceptable.
With one phone call and a brief conversation, Old Wang on the other end informed his son-in-law that he understood the situation.
Qian Cheng was called by the old master.
There hadn’t been any major issues lately, but it seemed something had come up by the look on the old master’s face.
“You and Wang Han go to a certain province, Wang Han is still in need of experience, you guide him. Take care of this matter well, it’s rare for Doctor Bai to run into trouble, we should assist. Go!” After the old master explained the situation, Qian Cheng understood.
He immediately set out with Wang Han.
