Chapter 17 Huffing and puffing as they climbed through the dog hole
Chapter 17 Huffing and puffing as they climbed through the dog hole
"Emmmmmm..."
Niannian was a little embarrassed and didn't know how to answer.
However, at that moment, Pei Yunjing suddenly took out a heavy cloth bag;
With a loud thud, the cloth bag slammed heavily onto the table, then with a forceful push, it disappeared into the bronze mirror and reappeared in front of Nian Nian.
"What is this thing?" Niannian curiously stretched out her little finger and gently poked the cloth bag, feeling that there seemed to be something hard inside.
Pei Yunjing smiled slightly and said slowly, "Niannian, just open it and you'll know!"
Upon hearing this, Niannian didn't hesitate at all and quickly untied the knot on the cloth bag. In an instant, a pile of gold ingots gleaming with golden light came into her view.
"Wow!!!"
Niannian couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, her round eyes filled with astonishment and excitement.
Last year, on her fourth birthday, her maternal grandfather gave her a gold ingot the size of a cantaloupe and told her that the ingot was very valuable.
But later, her father put the gold ingot away. And now, her brother Yun Jing has given her so many gold ingots—how much are they worth!
Pei Yunjing nodded slightly and asked softly, "Is this alright? Niannian, if it's not enough, I can ask Mother to bring some more jewelry!"
This gold was actually given to him by his mother a few days ago, and it was also the reward money from his maternal grandfather for the recapture of Ryukyu. If it wasn't enough, there would really be no other way.
Niannian shook her little head like a rattle drum, and quickly said, "No, no, no... that's enough, that's enough! Brother Yun Jing, wait a minute, I'm going to find Uncle..."
After saying that, she picked up the cloth bag, but found that she couldn't lift it at all.
"Hey..."
Niannian used all her strength, her face turning red, but she still couldn't lift the cloth bag.
With no other option, she took the small backpack, stuffed five gold ingots inside, tightened the shoulder straps, and wore the backpack on her chest.
"Brother Yun Jing, I'm off! See you later!" With that, Niannian left the room with heavy steps.
Pei Yunjing watched her departing figure, a doting smile on his face, and softly replied:
"Okay, go and come back soon..."
……
Niannian once again evaded the security guard and arrived at the familiar dog hole. She first threw her small backpack out forcefully, then stuck out her little bottom and huffed and puffed her way through the dog hole.
But there are a hundred sets, it's not easy for me to carry them all!
Then, she shook her head vigorously to shake off the random thoughts in her mind.
After all, that's not the most important thing right now. If she really went to her uncle and said that she needed a hundred sets of skincare products to give to Yun Jing in the bronze mirror, wouldn't her uncle think she was crazy?
Why don't we give it a try first?
With this in mind, Nian Nian mustered her courage and walked firmly toward the roadside.
She flagged down a taxi and carefully climbed into the seat. In her childish voice, she told the driver, "Uncle driver, I want to go to the Fu Group..."
"Okay... little one, please fasten your seatbelt." The taxi driver responded enthusiastically.
……
Half an hour later, the taxi smoothly pulled up in front of the Fu Group building. After paying the fare, Niannian happily got out of the car with her small backpack on her back.
Niannian walked briskly to the front desk of the lobby. Her small forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, but she was still full of energy and curiosity.
She stood on tiptoe, stretching her body as she tried to see the receptionist. With a mix of anticipation and nervousness, she called out loudly:
"Hello, sister, I'm looking for Fu Ci..."
The receptionist, Wang Fang, glanced at her and couldn't help but wonder, how could such a young child know President Fu? Could it be a prank or that she's lost?
So she waved her hand impatiently and said to Niannian, "Go away, go away... don't come and cause trouble!" After saying that, she reached out and grabbed Niannian by the collar, preparing to take her outside.
"Clatter, clatter"
Niannian's short legs thrashed about desperately, but she still couldn't keep up with Wang Fang's pace. As she tried to catch up, she called out anxiously:
"Wait, sister... wait, I'm here to find my uncle!"
However, Wang Fang did not stop. She continued to hold Niannian tightly by the collar and walk forward, saying, "Uncle? There is no uncle here!"
Suddenly, a "thump" was heard, and Niannian fell face-first into the mud, her small backpack hitting the marble floor with a crisp sound.
Her small chest ached from the pressure, and tears welled up in her eyes.
Niannian struggled for a while before slowly getting up from the ground and gently rubbing her chest with her little hands, trying to relieve the pain.
She looked at Wang Fang pitifully, her little mouth pouting, her eyes full of tears, as if she was about to cry at any moment.
"Sister, my eldest uncle is Fu Ci!" Niannian said, her voice trembling with grievance.
After saying that, she pulled open her collar and carefully looked at her chest, where she found a bruise.
Oh dear, this is bad! If Dad and Grandpa find out, they'll definitely feel sorry for me!
Gradually, people coming and going around began to notice what was happening here, and their eyes turned to this place, curiously observing everything that was happening in front of them.
Wang Fang was also a little uneasy. She knew that if she didn't handle this matter properly in time, she might have her bonus deducted.
So she coldly said to Niannian, "Alright, alright, stop pretending and get up. If everyone says her uncle is Fu Ci, am I supposed to include them all?"
Just then, Secretary Bai happened to pass by the door.
His gaze inadvertently swept over Niannian, and when he saw her adorable little face, a look of astonishment appeared on his face, and then he quickly rushed over...
"Oh my goodness... my little aunt, what brings you here?" Secretary Bai asked anxiously, her tone full of concern.
"Uncle Bai~" Niannian pursed her lips, her face full of surprise, her voice tinged with astonishment.
Wang Fang was also surprised when she heard Secretary Bai address Nian Nian, and couldn't help but ask, "Secretary Bai?"
When Secretary Bai saw Niannian, he was overjoyed and quickly went forward to pick her up in his arms.
However, when he hugged Niannian, he suddenly felt that Niannian seemed to be a little heavier than before. He wondered, what happened? Did Niannian get fat?
Why does it feel different from when I was held at the Fu family's house?
However, he didn't show much doubt, but asked Niannian with concern, "Niannian, are you alright?" "One jin is ten liang, one hundred liang of gold is ten jin, which is five kilograms, about the weight of nine or ten bottles of ordinary mineral water."
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