AWB Chapter 1041 Reporting the Situation
Chapter 1041 Reporting the Situation
At this moment, Sister Ying brought out a large bowl of soup and some of her signature dishes from the kitchen and said, "Miss, you and Manager Wu came back suddenly, so we didn't prepare any good dishes. We just made a quick chicken soup. You must have been tired from your trip to Guangzhou these past few days, so you need to nourish yourselves properly."
Gui'er had already eaten, but seeing these delicious dishes, she couldn't help but drool again. She turned to Wu Ge and said, "Brother Wu, let's sit down and have some."
But Wu Mingqiang was not there.
Acheng said, "He went inside, went back to his room to put his things down, and then left, saying he was going to find Detective Long."
Dingxiang pouted and said, "Going to see Detective Long? I think he should go see Rumeng instead. Really, that prostitute is quite cunning. Even though Brother Qiang has made his fortune, he still can't forget her."
Gui'er was taken aback. She didn't particularly like Ru Meng either, but it seemed inappropriate for her to pry into such a private matter.
After eating a little something, Gui'er went back to her room and fell into a deep sleep. It felt like only a few days had passed since she left, but it also felt like a lifetime had gone by.
When Gui'er woke up again, it was already evening, and she finally felt a little better.
She stretched and flipped through the newspapers, discovering that she had kept the newspapers from the day she left and hadn't thrown them away, so she picked them up and looked at them one by one.
Chen Zhongyu and Lin Peishan's engagement ceremony was actually featured in the newspaper, albeit in a tiny print, but with accompanying photos.
"A Joyous Gathering in Hong Kong: A Perfect Match for a Perfect Couple – The Engagement Ceremony of Mr. Chen Zhongyu, a Talented Man from Shanghai, and Ms. Lin Peishan, a Daughter of a Prominent Family from Macau"
Last night, the Repulse Bay Hotel was brightly lit and filled with distinguished guests. Miss Lam Pui-shan, the daughter of a prominent Macau family, and Mr. Chan Chung-yu, a talented young man from Shanghai, held their engagement ceremony there, which was immediately regarded as a major event in Hong Kong.
Miss Lin is the beloved daughter of Mr. Lin Chuqing, a prominent figure in Macau. From a young age, she was skilled in music and calligraphy, and was fluent in English and German. She possessed a refined and elegant demeanor. In the past, her father was deeply trusted by the Portuguese nobility in Macau, serving as their senior comprador. In recent years, he even came to Hong Kong to open the Hong Kong branch of Lin's Trading Company, which was highly praised in the business community.
Chen Junzhongyu, originally from Shanghai, graduated from the Department of Business at Nanjing University. He later studied in England, majoring in humanities. After returning to China, he served as the deputy editor-in-chief of Xingmin Magazine, known for his sharp writing. He later served as the assistant clerk for the Justice of the Peace in Mogansheng. Among the younger generation, few can surpass him.
The engagement was proposed at the horse races last winter. Miss Lin was dressed up to watch the races, and Mr. Chen happened to be sitting next to her. The two discussed the path to national salvation through industry, found themselves to be kindred spirits, and hit it off immediately. Later, through the matchmaking efforts of gentry and businessmen in Shanghai and Hong Kong, they finally became husband and wife.
Last night's banquet was attended by many prominent figures from Shanghai and Hong Kong. Mr. and Mrs. Lin, along with their daughter, were present. Miss Pei-shan, dressed in a moon-white satin cheongsam and adorned with a red-gold pearl hairpin, exuded gentle elegance; Mr. Chen, in a suit and tie, was dashing and spirited. Standing side by side, they truly were a perfect match, a match made in heaven. During the banquet, Mr. Lin Chuqing delivered a speech, saying, "In these turbulent times, industry faces difficulties. I hope that after this marriage, the Chen and Lin families will work together to contribute to the nation's economy." His words were met with thunderous applause. Mr. Chen also took to the stage to express his vows, pledging to protect Miss Pei-shan for life and to live up to his father-in-law's expectations. His earnest words moved all who heard them.
After the banquet, the newlyweds walked hand in hand out of the hotel and enjoyed the Hong Kong night view from the terrace. With a sea breeze on their faces and the lights of countless homes twinkling in the sky, reporters approached to take photos. The couple smiled and nodded, their silhouettes perfectly captured, making this the most beautiful scene on Hong Kong Island in July.
It is said that the wedding date is set for the Double Ninth Festival next year, with a banquet to be held at the Hong Kong Island Hotel to entertain relatives and friends from all directions. Business circles in Shanghai and Hong Kong generally believe that this marriage is not only a joyous occasion for the newlyweds, but also a collaboration between leading figures in the industrial sectors of the North and South, potentially adding another beautiful chapter to the history of Hong Kong's business community.
Gui'er looked at the couple in the photo. They were a perfect match, a handsome man and a beautiful woman. Standing next to them were all members of wealthy and influential families. There were also classmates from school, but they were all from relatively wealthy families, also from merchant and aristocratic backgrounds.
She suddenly felt a pang of emotion, realizing that while Hong Kong was still enjoying peace and prosperity, the mainland across the strait was already stained with blood.
However, now that she was back, she had to find a way to report to Chen Zhongyu, and she also wanted to know if Sha Yanxiao had returned to Jiangcheng safely.
The next day, Gui'er went to Xinmin Bookstore, but Chen Zhongyu wasn't there. She wasn't sure if the new clerk was one of her own, so she pretended to buy a book and waited until there were fewer customers before asking, "Didn't Boss Chen come today?"
The clerk looked around and smiled, saying, "Are you student Sha? The boss is now serving as Justice Mo's clerical assistant, so he's very busy with his work and handles a lot of information. That's why he doesn't have much time to come to the bookstore. He told you to leave a message to make an appointment if you have anything important to say. If it's not important, I can pass it on for you. He'll contact you if he needs anything. May I ask what you need him for?"
Gui'er had a lot to say. She wanted to tell Chen Zhongyu how they carefully transported the supplies to Guangzhou, how a comrade in Guangxi might have sacrificed his life, how she accidentally met Sha Yanxiao, how the two of them had been separated for so long and finally reunited, how they spent a short time together before parting again, how she almost died on the way back, how Wu Mingqiang went on a killing spree to protect her, and how the two of them finally escaped with their lives.
But after hearing what his buddy said, he felt unsure how to bring it up. These things seemed important, but telling Chen Zhongyu wouldn't change anything. Besides, in revolution, sacrifice could happen at any time, and Chen Zhongyu, in his position, probably knew more about the sacrifices of his comrades than he did.
"Please tell Brother Chen that I have successfully handed over the supplies to the comrades who were there to meet me, and I have returned safely," Gui'er said.
"Okay, I'll talk to him about it later." The young waiter was about the same age as Gui'er, with a kind and honest appearance. When he smiled, he revealed two small tiger teeth, which made him very approachable.
"By the way, my name is Liang Ping. I'm here to hand over supplies from Guangxi. One of them is my older brother. Are they doing well?"
Gui'er was stunned. No wonder she felt this person looked familiar. Indeed, one of the comrades from Guangxi looked quite like him. She just didn't know if his older brother was the one who had gone missing.
Without receiving definite information, Gui'er dared not speak rashly. After thinking for a moment, she said, "The handover went smoothly, but it seems there was a slight accident when Comrade Deng Jun saw the comrades from Guangxi off. I'm not entirely sure about the specifics, and I'm afraid we'll have to contact Comrade Deng Jun and the people in Guangxi to find out."
Although Liang Ping was young, he immediately understood that there must be something fishy about what she said. His face darkened for a second, but he quickly recovered and said with a smile, "Okay, I will tell Brother Chen."