Black Lotus is reborn. Hush! Just lie down and be quiet.

"I'm Xia Qingqing, what's the matter?"

Xia Qingqing felt the voice was familiar, but she couldn't remember who it was for a moment.

"Comrade Xia, I'm Miao Liyun, do you still remember me?"

The woman's tone became more cautious, worried that Xia Qingqing had forgotten her after such a long time.

"Of course I remember. How have you been doing recently?"

Xia Qingqing immediately remembered that she was a woman rescued from the northwest. When the educated youth who went to the countryside returned to the city, she was abducted to Majia Village and sold to Ma Laosan. She was very smart and tenacious. [For details about Miao Liyun, please see Chapter 292]

"Thank you for remembering me. I'm doing fine. I was sick and didn't get to thank you. I'm sorry..."

Miao Liyun's voice was choked with sobs. Before she called, she didn't hold out much hope. It had been three or four months, and she and Xia Qingqing didn't have any friendship, so it was normal for others to have forgotten her. She didn't expect Xia Qingqing still remembered her.

"What's wrong with you? Are you better now?" Xia Qingqing asked with concern.

"I'm well now. I got sick not long after returning home because of two abortions and some old injuries. Comrade Xia, my parents wanted to come and thank you."

Miao Liyun didn't talk much about her condition, but Xia Qingqing knew that it shouldn't be very good. Miao Liyun, who had just been rescued, was skinny and looked very bad. She had been abused and tortured by Ma Laosan for three years, and had two miscarriages, and she wasn't properly taken care of.

Even when she was in confinement after giving birth, Ma Laosan forced her to have sex with him. Miao Liyun only survived because of her strong willpower. After returning home, she relaxed and naturally fell ill.

Xia Qingqing told her home address. She wanted to examine Miao Liyun's body to see if she could prescribe any medicine for her.

She had a very good impression of Miao Liyun. Even in such an environment, she did not give up on herself, and her desire to go home was always firm. She was willing to help this woman who was in the abyss but could still be tenacious.

The next day, Xia Qingqing woke up late because she had gone to bed late the night before to get her medicine.

Breakfast was white porridge and steamed dumplings, which Song Chunlan kept warm in the pot and were still steaming when she took them out.

After breakfast, Xia Qingqing heard Sister Xu's voice at the door: "Here, this is it!"

"Thank you!"

Miao Liyun's parents thanked them repeatedly, holding gifts in their hands.

A pack of Peony cigarettes, two bottles of Moutai, a can of malted milk, and some fashionable fruits. These gifts are considered to be of the highest quality nowadays.

"You're welcome, Qingqing, you have guests at home!"

Sister Xu knocked on the door and glanced at the gifts in Miao Liyun's parents' hands. She was secretly shocked. Wow, a pack of Peony cigarettes and two bottles of Moutai, this gift is too expensive.

Xia Qingqing came out and almost didn't recognize Miao Liyun when she saw her.

Compared with her condition before the New Year, Miao Liyun is now in much better shape. She has gained a lot of weight, has a rosy complexion, and is full of energy. She is young and beautiful, and it is obvious that she is living a good life at home.

Xia Qingqing was very relieved that Miao Liyun's parents truly loved their daughter.

In her previous life, she had read some reports that some abducted women were not welcomed by their parents after being rescued and returning home, because their parents felt it was too shameful and it damaged their reputation.

"Sit inside!"

Xia Qingqing invited them into the house, and Sister Xu tactfully returned to the store without asking any more questions.

As soon as she entered the house, Miao Liyun's parents bowed to her and thanked her: "Thanks to you, my Liyun can go home. We should have come to thank you earlier. It's really rude!"

Xia Qingqing helped them up, made three cups of tea, got some melon seeds and snacks, and asked about Miao Liyun's health.

"The next day after returning home, Liyun had a high fever. She had convulsions and was talking nonsense. The doctor said that she had inflammation in her body. Many of Liyun's bones were broken and they didn't heal. She didn't get any medicine for many of her old injuries. And she was tortured by that damn beast..."

Miao's mother burst into tears and could not continue speaking.

Miao's father then added: "Liyun was on IV drip for a week before her fever subsided. After returning home, she took Chinese medicine for conditioning. Her mother and I took turns to take care of her. Finally, she recovered. That's why I have time to come and thank you."

Xia Qingqing took Miao Liyun's pulse. Although she was still a little short of blood and energy, her physical condition was indeed good and her parents were taking very good care of her.

"What are your plans for the future?"

Xia Qingqing asked Miao Liyun.

Before Miao Liyun could answer, Miao's mother said, "I plan to retire early and give the job to Liyun."

"Mom, I don't want it. I agreed to give it to my brother."

Miao Liyun refused. Her brother was still working as a temporary worker and it was agreed that the job would be given to him. What would it mean for her to take it away?

Moreover, she spent a lot of family money during the few months she lived at home, which made her sister-in-law and brother's wife dissatisfied. She also took away her brother's job, which created conflicts in the family.

"Liyun, listen to me. Your brother is a man. He can survive no matter what happens. Besides, you were the one who went to the countryside in place of your brother. Otherwise, you wouldn't have suffered so much for so many years."

Miao's mother cried again. Whenever she thought of the inhuman torture her daughter had suffered, her heart felt like it was being cut by a knife.

"Mom, don't mention the past. I don't want your job."

Miao Liyun's tone was firm. She asked Xia Qingqing, "Comrade Xia, can I still go to work in your factory? I can endure hardship."

"Sure, I've been waiting for your letter!"

Xia Qingqing agreed readily. Miao Liyun was independent-minded, hardworking, and smart. It would be a pity for her to have to operate a sewing machine, as she had other plans.

Miao Liyun breathed a sigh of relief and was very grateful to Xia Qingqing. She secretly vowed to work hard to repay her benefactor.

"Dad, Mom, Director Xia is very busy, let's not disturb him!"

Miao Liyun stood up and said goodbye.

She also changed her name and called him Director Xia.

Xia Qingqing smiled slightly. This guy is indeed very smart. It would be a good idea for him to be a salesperson.

The third store will open next month, and we are short of people. Miao Liyun is slim and tall, good-looking, smart and sweet-spoken, so she is quite suitable for selling clothes.

"Call this number and ask for Sister Lu. She will arrange a job for you. During the internship, she will only give you living expenses. When you can sell clothes independently, you will be paid by piecework. How much you can earn depends on your ability!"

Xia Qingqing wrote down the phone number of Sister Lu's store and asked Miao Liyun to report there.

"Xianglaner Clothing Store? Director Xia, your clothes are called Xianglaner?"

Miao Liyun was surprised and happy. She didn't expect that she was so lucky that she could sell clothes at Xianglaner Clothing Store.

"Do you know Xianglaner?"

"I know. I have a cousin who sells clothes in your store. Her name is Zhao Huijing, and she is the most successful one in the family now." Miao Liyun said with a smile.

Before, my cousin was unemployed at home, and the relatives gossiped about her. Later, when she went to sell clothes, the relatives also made sarcastic remarks about her. It was not until she received a salary of more than 100 yuan that the relatives quickly changed their tone, praised her, and wanted her to help find a job, but my cousin ignored them.

Moreover, her cousin told her a few days ago that she wanted to introduce her to work in the store and had already mentioned it to the store manager, but it had not been confirmed yet. This was really a coincidence.

"Zhao Huijing? I remember her. She was a very good clothes seller. No wonder you looked familiar to me. You two cousins ​​look alike."

Xia Qingqing also found it strange that the world is sometimes very big and sometimes very small, and two complete strangers will always have someone they know in common.