After my stepmother was shot, I took my brothers to the countryside

Chapter 159 Inquiring about Li Chaocai

Today is Sunday, and school is closed. Shen Nian'an and the other two don't have to go to school, and Shen Nian doesn't have to worry about them getting into trouble if they go to school.

After breakfast, I went to the chicken coop, got some water for the chickens, and then came back and rode my bike to town.

After parking the car in front of the state-owned hotel, Shen Nian walked into the hotel. She didn't come here to eat, but to find Xue Xiaofang.

It wasn't dinner time yet, so the restaurant wasn't very busy. As soon as Shen Nian entered the restaurant, she saw Xue Xiaofang sitting leisurely on a chair, chatting with the person next to her.

Shen Nian quietly walked to Xue Xiaofang, patted her shoulder gently, and said with a smile: "Xiaofang, are you busy?"

Xue Xiaofang turned around and saw that it was Shen Nian. A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. She quickly put down the work in her hands and pulled Shen Nian to sit in an empty seat beside her.

"Sister, why are you here today?" Xue Xiaofang's voice was full of confusion and joy.

Shen Nian smiled, took out a neatly wrapped package from his pocket, and handed it to Xue Xiaofang:

"Here, I made some of those hair ties you mentioned yesterday and sent them to you overnight."

Xue Xiaofang took the package wrapped in newspaper, felt the touch of the hair tie inside, and a warm feeling surged in her heart.

She opened the paper package and saw that it was full of handmade large intestine hair ties with bright and beautiful colors. It was obvious that they were made by Shen Nian with great care.

"Sister, you are so kind! I just mentioned it casually yesterday! I didn't expect you to bring it to me today."

Xue Xiaofang was as excited as a child. She picked up a hair tie and started gesturing with her hair: "They all look so beautiful! I don't even want to give them away! No, I have to keep a few of my favorites!"

Shen Nian smiled as she watched Xue Xiaofang find a mirror and try out the hair ties one by one, a smile on her face.

"Sister, why are these hair ties so beautiful? Thank you! You worked so hard to make them and specially sent them to me." Xue Xiaofang said gratefully.

"Oh, what are you thanking me for? We are friends."

Shen Nian responded with a smile, then changed the subject, "Actually, I came here today to ask for your help on something else."

Xue Xiaofang straightened her back immediately after hearing this, and stared at Shen Nian with a pair of bright eyes: "What is it? Sister, tell me, as long as I can help, I will definitely help."

Shen Nian pursed his lips slightly, then slowly said: "This is what I want to ask you, do you know anyone at the meat processing plant? I want to inquire about someone."

Upon hearing this, Xue Xiaofang frowned slightly, and after thinking for a moment, she said, "As for the meat processing plant, I really don't know anyone there. It's quite difficult to get into that factory, and those who can get in are people with connections. After all, the meat processing plant is very lucrative." Xue Xiaofang lowered her voice at the end.

Shen Nian couldn't help but frown after hearing what Xue Xiaofang said. If you need connections to get in, then how did Li Chaocai get in in the first place?

Shen Nian's doubts grew even more intense. She asked softly, "Xiaofang, you said it's hard to get into the meat processing plant. Does that mean the people working there have some background or special connections?"

Xue Xiaofang nodded, a look of certainty in her eyes: "Yes, sister, the job at a place like the meat processing plant is more secure than mine, and you can often get some meat. How can you get into a place like this without connections?"

"Sister, who do you want to find out about? I'll ask my dad to go. Although I don't know him, he must know someone." Xue Xiaofang suggested to Shen Nian.

Shen Nian waved his hands repeatedly: "It's not a big deal, there's no need for uncle to take action."

Seeing that her frown hadn't relaxed, Xue Xiaofang couldn't help but advise, "Sister, do you really not need my dad to find out? My dad is such a chatterbox, he can tell you anything you want to know!"

Shen Nian was amused by Xue Xiaofang's words. She smiled and patted Xue Xiaofang on the shoulder and said, "Xiaofang, I know your father's ability, but there is really no need to trouble him this time. I'm just asking casually."

"Really?" Xue Xiaofang was still a little worried.

"Really! Xiaofang, I understand what you said. That's it for today. I'll come to see you another day!" After saying that, Shen Nian patted Xue Xiaofang's shoulder again, then got up and left.

Seeing this, Xue Xiaofang hurriedly followed her out and called out, "Sister! You're leaving right after you got here? Why don't you have a meal first?"

Shen Nian waved at her and said, "I have something to do today. Come back for dinner next time!" Then he rode his bicycle and left the state-owned restaurant.

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Shen Nian, who had changed his clothes, had just pushed his bicycle into Heizi's yard when Fatty came over and shouted in surprise, "Brother Hei! Sister Xin is here!"

Heizi and several other brothers also came out of the house when they heard the sound. When they saw Shen Nian, they all smiled.

"Sister Xin, why are you here today? You didn't even tell us in advance so we could prepare." Heizi walked forward and greeted her warmly.

Shen Nian smiled and said, "What do you need to prepare? I came to see you today because I have something I want your help with.

"Sister, go tell the boss, I'll park the bike." The fat man laughed and took Shen Nian's bicycle and pushed it aside.

When Heizi heard this, he immediately said seriously: "Sister Xin, let's go inside and talk."

When Shen Nian saw that the others were about to leave to make room for her and Heizi, she quickly said, "Don't leave yet. I want to ask someone about someone. Maybe you know someone."

Shen Nian's words caused several people who were about to disperse to stop in their tracks. They looked at each other, then followed Heizi into the house, all their eyes fixed on Shen Nian, waiting for her next words.

"It's like this, I want to find out about a man named Li Chaocai in the meat processing plant." Shen Nian said slowly.

Originally, Shen Nian didn't want to ask Heizi for help. After all, the more frequent the private contact, the easier it would be to expose himself too early.

But then she thought again, she couldn't rely on space every time. She also needed friends and partners, especially in her future business plan. She couldn't always fight alone.

Besides, it is easier for Heizi and others to get this information than for her. Wouldn’t she be a fool if she didn’t use her connections?

As soon as Shen Nian finished speaking, the room fell silent. Heizi looked at the others. He had only been here a short time, and he had dealt with the middle management of the meat processing plant before, but this Li Chaocai? He had never heard of him.

The other brothers looked at each other again, as if trying to remember if they had heard of this name before.

After a while, Shitou spoke first: "Sister Xin, I know quite a few workers at the meat processing plant. But I've never heard of any of them mentioning the name Li Chaocai. However, I do know someone named Zhaocai."