Chapter 73: Success and Seeking Yao Family

Luo Qiao said somewhat apologetically, “I won’t manage the tools for handling the fish. My responsibility ends at delivering them there. Once you finish weighing, you’ll need to get them into the water quickly, or they might die of thirst by the time they reach Ji City.”

He Yujie sighed in frustration. Why did he feel so stifled? This woman was subtly guiding him to comply with her wishes step by step. A hint of an ambiguous smile appeared on his face as he said, “Alright, I hope Comrade Luo won’t disappoint me.”

Finally, they agreed on the delivery time. Two hundred kilograms would be tested in the water the day after tomorrow at nine in the evening. As they were parting ways, Luo Qiao left the fish from her backpack behind but took a scale from Boss He’s possession without hesitation.

Ning Rui was almost in awe. No one dared to negotiate in front of the boss, but today truly broadened his horizons. The boss repeatedly faltered, allowing this ordinary-looking woman to lead him by the nose.

It was already past two o’clock when they left the black market. Luo Qiao had prepared about two pounds of dried red dates. She asked around and eventually found the Yao family. The Yao family hadn’t left a specific address, only mentioning they were in the residential quarters near the city theater.

It took Luo Qiao quite an effort to locate the Yao family. When she was led there, Mrs. Yao was in the yard tidying up and came out upon hearing someone call.

Seeing Luo Qiao, she exclaimed happily, “You girl, it’s been such a long time without a visit from you! But it’s also our fault for not leaving you our address.”

They even went to the steel factory area to look, but the factory is too large. They asked many people, but no one knows your parents’ names.

It seems you’ve been doing well since returning to the city. You’ve grown taller and a bit plumper compared to when you were on the farm. You used to say you were just the same when you were on the farm, but you are taller than girls your age by a head.

Life is better now that you’re back in the city. Try to gain a bit more weight; that way, you’ll look even prettier.” Mrs. Yao looked at Luo Qiao for a while and nodded in satisfaction.

Then she remembered there were neighbors nearby and laughed, saying, “I got too excited. I neglected Aunt Chen. Thank you, Aunt Chen, for bringing her here. This is a distant relative from afar.”

Luo Qiao also put down her backpack and took out a handful of dried red dates to hand over, saying, “Thank you for bringing me here, Grandma. Please don’t mind a few dates.”

Aunt Chen smiled and said, “You’re too kind. It’s really nothing much. How can I accept this?”

Luo Qiao chuckled, “It’s not anything valuable, just something sweet for you.”

Aunt Chen smiled warmly, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then left. Mrs. Yao then took Luo Qiao into the courtyard and asked, “Are you settled in now?”

Luo Qiao didn’t answer but instead asked, “Where are Uncle Yao and the others?”

Mrs. Yao smiled and replied, “They’ve gone to work. Your uncle Yao has returned to his job at the theater. Pengfei has found temporary work, and Lili went to her grandma’s house. She should be back shortly.

The two kids have gone to school. Oh, by the way, which school are you attending? When you’re back, don’t neglect your studies. Professor Yang and his wife have said that as long as you work hard and achieve good grades, getting into a good university won’t be a problem.”

Luo Qiao replied, “I’m not in Ji City right now. I’m not a daughter of the Luo family. After they settled back in the city, they sent me back…”

Mrs. Yao listened to Luo Qiao’s story, slammed the table in anger, and even cried. She said, “Then you don’t need to go back to Qingshan Village. Since your household registration is independent now, come to Auntie’s house.

You’re still young, you must go to school. If Grandpa Yuan and Professor Yang’s wife knew about this, they would surely worry too. Listen to Auntie.”