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They still want to keep Zhang Yunye as a hostage; it's impressive that Song Jiantao could think of that! Song Pearl's family is right here, so why would they need to keep someone as a hostage?
Moreover, whether or not they demolish Song Shiting's house has little to do with Zhang Yunye, an outsider.
Keeping Zhang Yunye here is just waiting for Song Pearl to come back empty-handed after failing to negotiate!
Although no one here said it out loud, smart people all thought the same.
However, Song Pearl didn't care. Once she confirmed that she could control others' thoughts and actions, she became even more certain that she could successfully resolve the issue of the house according to her wishes.
Her original intention was to have Zhang Yunye accompany her to Hongqing Group. Despite his young age, he had a strong presence that made her feel like his company would elevate her status significantly.
But since she had already made this decision, there was no turning back. She wasn't a picky person; she could make do with whatever was available. Her mind worked slowly, and she wasn't a deity, so being able to buy some time was already satisfying.
Zhang Yunye, the carefree handsome guy, didn't mind the icy mountain village. After the villagers dispersed, the village chief assigned two guides to show him around their village and take him hiking in the mountains behind it. Zhang Yunye happily agreed.
Song Pearl secretly asked Zhang Yunye, "Aren't you worried your mom will come looking for you after you've been gone for so long? Your family should be looking for you; even your teacher might have gone to find them!"
"It's fine; I'm not that important," Zhang Yunye shrugged it off. "My parents won't notice if I go missing for a few days!"
With that said, Song Pearl felt relieved and admired his parents in her heart.
Liu Cuiying was also quite unhappy because she was worried about the boy getting cold.
Who would want to go hiking in this weather and risk freezing?
Song Pearl turned to comfort her, "It's just a few hills connected together; it's not a big deal! If he hasn't seen the scenery before, let him go! It's good for him to play around and get some exercise. Besides, they just want to keep an eye on Zhang Yunye in case he runs away or causes trouble in the village. If he just sits at our place all day, it would be a waste of tea!"
Liu Cuiying never expected that the usually taciturn Song Pearl could make such a humorous remark, and she couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"Alright, Pearl, let's hurry up. Once you get to County Town, you need to deliver food to your dad and brother at the hospital first." Liu Cuiying stuffed a bundle of pancakes and a bottle of pickled vegetables wrapped in cloth into Song Pearl's bag.
"Don't ride your bike; you'll have to find a place to store it when you arrive. I'll take you to the highway in town on the tricycle," Liu Cuiying chattered as she took off her apron and headscarf, changed into a clean cotton coat, and pushed a heavy electric tricycle out from the side room.
This tricycle was one of the more advanced means of transportation in their village. Song Shiting had spent over three thousand yuan on it to make selling fish easier. If they relied solely on farming, their annual income wouldn't even reach three thousand yuan! He had managed to gather enough money by selling two piglets.
Thus, they cherished this vehicle immensely.
However, a tricycle used for transporting fish inevitably showed signs of wear and tear. The tricycle, which had developed some rust and was still somewhat damp, was pushed to the yard entrance, where it retained a strong fishy smell. Song Pearl took a deep breath, wanting to absorb this familiar scent into her being.
"This silly girl, why does she like the smell of fish so much?" Liu Cuiying pulled Song Pearl down from where she was sitting on the edge of the vehicle while sniffing. She found a few clean sacks to lay in the cargo area and said, "Sit on these; it'll be warmer. The snow hasn't piled up too much."
Song Pearl sat in the cargo area lined with sacks. Liu Cuiying found an old cotton coat to wrap around her and put on her hat and thick scarf before taking her seat at the driver's position. Then she remembered something and got out of the vehicle to return to the main room.
"Hurry up! If you keep dragging this out, it'll be dark!" Song Pearl urged. Liu Cuiying was a good mother with a fiery temper, but she was also meticulous; she felt reassured only when her child was bundled up against the cold.
Song Pearl tolerated Liu Cuiying's temperament well, knowing that her mother was both worried about catching cold and freezing. If things weren't packed to her satisfaction, they wouldn't leave.
But the problem was that if Liu Cuiying kept fussing, they would likely miss the last bus in town.
With Song Pearl's urging, Liu Cuiying didn't delay for long before they hit the road. The snow-covered road had seen little foot traffic but was still quite slippery, so Liu Cuiying drove slowly.
When they reached the roadside in town, just then a bus came into view; the gray concrete road was exposed with only a little snow accumulated on it.
There was no one waiting for a ride by the roadside except for Song Pearl and her mother, Liu Cuiying. Liu Cuiying waved down a tricycle, and the vehicle slowed to a stop. The door opened, and the ticket seller reached out and pulled Song Pearl, who had just arrived at the side of the vehicle, inside.
Song Pearl didn't even have time to look back at Liu Cuiying's plump figure and hopeful gaze before the door closed and the vehicle started moving again.
"It can't be this busy even in the cold!" Liu Cuiying muttered as she returned to the tricycle, spitting at the bus that was leaving with its oily smoke.
Song Pearl found a seat and calculated that it was still early enough to visit Song Shiting at the hospital and bring him some food.
Linshui's economy is relatively developed; it has now become one of the top ten county towns in the province. Lingshui County Town is well constructed, with towering buildings stacked upon each other, and there are many construction sites in the suburbs of the county town. However, who would have thought that in a top-ten county, there are still impoverished areas like Song Family Village that resemble conditions before liberation?
For Song Pearl, the greatest advantage of the city is that she never feels lost, even without a sense of direction. The transportation is convenient, every place is clearly marked, and she can always hail a ride.
Song Pearl first arrived at County People's Hospital to find where Song Shiting was hospitalized. The parking lot at the hospital entrance was crowded with cars. County People's Hospital had built a twelve-story inpatient building behind the former three-story ward building.
After asking the gatekeeper on duty at the entrance, Song Pearl headed straight to the inpatient department of the back building. The tall building was bright and clean, with an intense smell of disinfectant permeating the air.
Song Pearl had an instinctive fear of elevators because she had only seen them but never ridden in one. At that moment, when the elevator doors opened, many people exited while others entered.
After thinking for a moment, she decided to follow others into the elevator. She announced her desired floor, and the elevator attendant pressed several buttons before it began to ascend.
The elevator stopped on the tenth floor. As Song Pearl stepped out, she found it very quiet and spotless. The clean floor was bright enough to reflect her shadow.
Looking at the empty corridor and closed ward doors, Song Pearl hesitated— which room could it be? Did she have to ask each one?
This was only her second visit to a hospital since childhood, so she felt somewhat disoriented.
Song Pearl stood in the Passage holding a large bag of Pickled Vegetable Pancake, feeling a bit awkward. Suddenly, someone pushed her, saying, "Sister, you came to see Dad!"
"Fei!" Song Pearl looked down and saw Song Fei holding a Thermos and nudging her with her shoulder.
Song Fei inherited all the best traits from Song Shiting and Liu Cuiying. She had clear brows and bright eyes, red lips and white teeth, a round face, a high nose bridge, and was chubby and very cute.
Song Pearl often thought that she and Song Fei must not have the same mother. How could Song Fei be so plump and lovely while she herself was thin and withered? However, she didn't mind because she wasn't born to Liu Cuiying anyway.
Seeing her sister, Song Fei happily pouted, "Sister, what do you have for me to eat? I haven't had meat in ages!"
"I'll get it for you in a bit. Which room is Dad in?" Song Pearl slung the bag over her shoulder and took the warm water bottle from Song Fei's hand.
"Follow me; just turn the corner and walk two rooms ahead," Song Fei said cheerfully as she bounced ahead, turning back to chat with Song Pearl. She didn't notice when she bumped into a man who was walking briskly around the corner.
"Watch where you're going!" The man's voice was cold as he flicked the corner of his clothing that had been touched by Song Fei, then walked past the siblings without looking at them.
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