Chapter 163 - 163

Chapter 163 People Arrive at NightJust then, Yun Ting remembered something, walked to the dresser, and pressed the radio switch. There was a hissing sound, followed by a clear female voice: "China National Radio, this is the 'News and Newspaper Summary' program...""This… why did you even buy a radio? How much money did that cost? You child …" Mother Yuncouldn't help but mutter.She had no idea there were two more fans in the room! Yun Ting thought for a moment and decided to eat first."Buy one, so you and Dad can listen to the news and relieve boredom.""Alright, let's see how Lao Liu can show off in front of me now. My daughter also bought me a radio."Old Liu and Father Yun are colleagues. His daughter bought him a radio before, and he was so proud of it, showing it off every day. Father Yun had long disliked his behavior. Now, he has a radio too."Dad, what's a radio? Your daughter will get you a TV next year.""Okay, sure," Father Yun replied happily.Although he didn't believe his daughter could easily get a television set, he didn't want to spoil the fun, so he went along with it.Yun Zhao thought to himself, "This little sister really dares to speak her mind, and Dad really dares to agree with her!""Alright, that's fine at home. Do you want to be like that old Liu and show off at the factory? If you do, you'll become just like him. You said it yourself, a lot of people find him annoying. Are you going to imitate him?"Mother Yun's words dampened Father Yun's initial smugness; indeed, he had been blinded by joy."Okay, we'll listen at home."After dinner, the family sat in the living room, enjoying the breeze from the fan and listening to the radio – it was incredibly pleasant."I bought three fans. Mom and Dad, one for your room and one for mine. Big brother, you can take the one in the living room to your room when you go to sleep. When I go to school, I'll take the one from my room and put it in the living room."The room fell silent instantly, with only the soft hum of the fan and the sound of the radio.Three units at once?Mother Yun was no longer willing to speak. She knew what her daughter was up to and couldn't stop her, so she let her do as she pleased."Thank you, little sister. We're really benefiting from your help."That night, before going to bed, Yun Zhaosecretly slipped Yun Ting a hundred yuan, saying, "Little sister, this is all the money I have. It might not be enough to buy a fan, but it's from your brother and sister-in-law. Don't think it's too little!""Hey, brother, I bought this myself, how can I take your money? You've worked so hard to save up some money, keep it! Little girl will be starting school soon.""Take it, I still have a job, I can earn more money."Unable to refuse, Yun Ting accepted the offer for the time being. The family members she had met were all reasonable, and her sister-in-law was also a good person. In a few years, there would be a wave of layoffs at the Steel Plant, and before that, she wanted to persuade her family to go to Capital City to do business together...."What a tragedy! How could my older brother do such a thing? His own children, it makes me so angry."That day, when Mother Yun came home from work, she kept sighing and grumbling."Mom, what's wrong?""It's all because of your eldest uncle. A few years ago, after your aunt passed away, he married a woman and stopped seeing us. Today, I ran into an acquaintance from the village and found out that the woman is now trying to arrange a marriage for your ' Older Female Cousin,' and has found out that she's introduced him to an old widower who supposedly beat his wife to death. Your eldest uncle didn't object at all. Do you think this is how a father behaves?"Over the years, Mother Yun would secretly visit her niece and nephew, but her niece only reported good news and not bad news. She couldn't bring the two siblings back to raise them. She could only bring them some food, occasionally slip them some money, and bring them back for a meal. But the two childrenabsolutely refused to come. She was helpless. Her own house was too small to accommodate them. Their biological father was still alive. How could she, as their aunt, raise them?I never expected that woman to be so ruthless."No, I can't let your Older Female Cousin marry an old widower. I have to go.""Mom, don't rush, let's discuss this first.""If we don't go now, I'm afraid it will be too late and Cai Mei will be ruined.""Mom, think about it. If you go like this, will they let you go? You'll only alert them. Let's discuss a foolproof plan first. There's no rush.""Yes, Mom, we should listen to my little sister.""Let's eat first, and we'll discuss it properly later," Father Yun said. Although Mother Yunwasn't in the mood to eat, she still ate some.After a quick meal, Mother Yun couldn't wait any longer."Mom, how about we go find the Older Female Cousin first to find out the truth, and then see what she thinks before we figure out a way to help her?""Yes, and we can't go to her openly; we have to do it secretly, without letting my uncle and that woman know.""Go to their Commune Middle School to find my cousin.""Mom, should I go with my little sister? If you go, what if the children in their village recognize you? Wouldn't that expose us?"Liang Dan spoke up first."That works too. You can go tomorrow. Your cousin's name is Iron Pillar."Yun Ting: "..." This name really has a vintage feel to it!To their utter surprise, just as they were about to return to their rooms to rest that evening, there was a knock at the gate outside."Who is it! So late at night." Yun Zhao got up and walked out.As soon as the door opened, a tall, thin boy was standing outside."Cousin...cousin."When Yun Zhao heard him call him "cousin," he immediately thought of Tie Zhu."You are... Tiezhu?"The boy nodded. "I'm looking for my aunt.""Come in quickly."Hearing the commotion, the others also came out.Iron Pillar (see Father Yun) Mother Yun knelt down with a thud, crying, "Auntie, Uncle, please save my sister...""Hey, you child, speak properly, why are you kneeling? Get up right now."Yun Zhao immediately stepped forward and helped the person up.Iron Pillar wiped away his tears. "Auntie, they want to sell my sister to an old widower. My sister disagreed, and now they've locked her in the woodshed. They said the old widower will come to pick her up tomorrow. I have no other choice, so I came to you.""You child, how many times have I told you? If there's anything wrong, come to me. You always only report good news and never bad. It's come to me now that things have come to this point?"Mother Yun patted Tie Zhu twice and couldn't help but cry."Mom, why are you crying? Let your cousin eat something first, then we can go save the Older Female Cousin."Yun Ting quickly interrupted, "What's the point of them hugging and crying like that? People will think they've done something drastic.""Oh, right, Tiezhu, you haven't eaten yet, have you?"Yun Ting went to get a bowl of egg noodles. After walking such a long way, Iron Pillar was really hungry.Amidst the rising steam, a fragrant bowl of egg noodles was served. Iron Pillar picked up his chopsticks and practically wolfed it down, panting heavily despite the heat. In the blink of an eye, the bowl was empty, and he even drank the broth clean.After finishing his meal, he noticed everyone staring at him. Embarrassed, he scratched his head and said, "Um... I was just so hungry.""Hey, it's okay... Are you full? I'll cook more if you're still hungry."Iron Pillar quickly waved his hand, "That's enough, that's enough..."