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Chapter 73: Destined to never see his son return...

As for the fact that he was carrying bricks and doing manual labor at the construction site, Zhou Ping'an kept it a secret from Zhou Shun.

He knew that if his father found out, he definitely wouldn't agree, as it would be too much trouble for him.

But for Zhou Ping'an, who had little education and skills, going to construction sites to carry bricks was the fastest way to make money.

But because he was afraid of worrying his father, Zhou Ping'an told his father that he had found a job, but only that he had found a job as a warehouse stocker in a supermarket.

Although Zhou Ping'an is only 17 years old, he is really good at enduring hardship.

Because he was paid by piecework, Zhou Ping'an worked from dawn till dusk, almost nonstop. As long as he didn't collapse, he would keep working.

"This kid is working way too hard." Even the other workers on the construction site said the same thing.

Thanks to Zhou Ping'an's hard work, he saved enough money in just three months instead of the four months he originally planned. On the day he received his salary, he went to the hospital and bought the cochlear implant he had ordered.

Afterwards, when he returned to the construction site, he planned to resign.

In these three months, he has lost a lot of weight and gotten much darker.

He knew that his father would be heartbroken if he knew he was carrying bricks at a construction site.

He didn't plan to do it long-term.

If possible, he plans to find a construction site close to home so he can go home every day, even if he earns less.

Or, he would be willing to collect recyclables with his father.

Although Zhou Ping'an was a little shy, he still wanted to say that he was probably a "daddy's boy" and that he would probably never be able to leave his father for the rest of his life.

Even after he gets married, he insists on having his father live with them.

If the girl he likes in the future dislikes his father, he will break up with her without hesitation.

Of course, it’s too early to say this now.

Just as Zhou Ping'an was thinking about taking the cochlear implant home to see his father, whom he hadn't seen for three months, an accident happened to him that very night at the construction site...

Zhou Ping'an died that very night.

Zhou Shun, who had been eagerly awaiting his son's return in his small hometown, was also destined never to see his son come back...
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As the video ended, Zhou Ping'an in the company was already in tears.

"Zhou Ping'an, what is your wish?" Xu Qingling asked again.

Zhou Pingan bowed to Xu Qingling, his voice still trembling with tears despite his efforts to suppress them. "Director, I hope that the evil deeds of Zhang Hengquan, the CEO of Hengquan Group, will be punished by law."

"I will have someone investigate this thoroughly, and he will receive the punishment he deserves."

"And..." Zhou Ping'an paused, "I... I plan to write a letter to my father, and I hope that Director Si can help me deliver it to him."

"can."

Soon, Sasha brought Zhou Ping'an paper and pen. While Xu Qingling was reviewing the other ghosts, he finally finished writing the letter he wanted to write to his father.

"You don't mind me reading this, do you?" Xu Qingling asked, taking the letter.

Zhou Pingan shook his head.

Xu Qingling glanced at it and guessed what Zhou Ping'an's letter might contain. Perhaps it would describe his persecution, Zhang Hengquan's evil deeds, or his longing for Zhou Shun...

But none of them are true.

As she read the contents of the letter and guessed Zhou Ping'an's thoughts, a slight pain welled up in her heart. Although it was fleeting, it still stirred up ripples in her heart.

She slowly put the letter down and stared at Zhou Ping'an. "Do you want to see your father again?"

Zhou Pingan looked up, a hint of surprise in his eyes, but also a longing.

"You meet the requirements and can request leave to return to the human world."

"I think you should take this letter over yourself."

……

"Dad, it hurts, it hurts so much."

"Dad, I can't breathe. It hurts, it hurts so much."

Peace, peace, peace! Zhou Shun suddenly woke up from his dream, sat on the bed, his eyes still filled with intense heartache and sorrow.

He looked around at the makeshift shed made of sheet metal. Inside, there was a large communal bed made of several wooden planks pieced together. Besides him, other workers were also sleeping there. It was the middle of the night, and the workers, who had done a day's physical labor, were all fast asleep.

In addition, the tent also contained everyone's toiletries, luggage, and other belongings, and clothes were hanging on the ropes outside.

This is life on a construction site.

Moreover, it's a building constructed by Hengquan Group, and it has another name: Chengze Building.

It is said that the name was personally chosen by the CEO of Hengquan Group.

Chengze is the name of the son of the CEO of Hengquan. It is said that Zhang Chengze has disappeared, and some people say that he is dead. Perhaps only Zhang Hengquan and his wife know the specific situation.

Anyway, the Chengze Building was built by the CEO of Hengquan for the use of various foundations and charitable offices under the group, in order to accumulate good fortune for his son Zhang Chengze.

Zhou Shun started working at this real estate development about two weeks ago.

Now, three months have passed since her son went missing.

Three months ago, he was at home eagerly waiting for his son to come home.

His son texted him, saying he was coming back and planned to find a job here so he could stay with him. He also mentioned the exact date he would be back.

Zhou Shun learned that his son was coming back.

I was so happy!

That day, he even made a point of buying Ping An's favorite foods and preparing a sumptuous lunch.

He thought that his son would be home just in time for lunch.

But he waited and waited.

I waited from noon until night, but Ping An still didn't come back.

I sent and received text messages and made phone calls, but there was no response at all.

That very night, Zhou Shun took a bus and traveled overnight to the city where Zhou Ping'an worked.

He first went to the supermarket where Zhou Pingan had mentioned working to inquire.

However, the feedback they received was that Zhou Ping'an had never worked for them.

Where is Ping An?

Zhou Shun didn't dare to delay any longer and quickly called the police.

The police investigation revealed that Zhou Ping'an had never worked at that supermarket; he had gone to work as a bricklayer at a construction site owned by Hengquan Group.

People at the construction site said that Zhou Ping'an did work there for three months, but he resigned yesterday.

As for where we'll go next, I don't know.

However, it was indeed asked that Zhou Ping'an went to the hospital during the day. Later, the police asked the people at the hospital and learned that Zhou Ping'an went to buy a cochlear implant.

Zhou Shun certainly knew what a cochlear implant was.

That was something that could restore his hearing. In fact, with the money Zhou Shun had saved up before, he could have bought it.

Before he adopted Ping An, his own wish was to save money to buy a cochlear implant.

But after raising Ping An, there were so many expenses involved in raising a child, and Zhou Shun wanted to give Ping An the best possible care.

When I was little, I saved up money to buy milk powder and diapers for Ping An.

When he grows up, the money he saves will be used for Ping An's tuition and for his wedding.

It is said that a parent's heart is always devoted to their children.

Indeed, that's true. Ever since he took in Ping An, Zhou Shun has only saved money for Ping An.

He didn't even buy the cochlear implant he had been longing for.

(End of this chapter)