Young Master Liem
Chapter 56 Latest News Wan Siang

Wan Siang had not been irritated by someone for a long time. But that time he could not contain his anger anymore, after being given a report by Uncle A Seng that his men in Temanggung embezzled the money entrusted to him to be paid to the owner of the tobacco plantation.

“Kake’ane!* Just beware if you meet the person, I want to be alone,” said Wan Siang filled with overflowing anger.

“I myself do not know where the person is.” Uncle A Seng was upset.

“Newly this time I cheated and classed thousands of Gulden at once, but that makes me upset, because it's one of our subscription cigarette factory also decided the contract of cooperation, so, this whose name has fallen on the stairs.”

Because of the embezzlement of the money, the plantation owner did not send tobacco so that the Wan Siang company could not deliver tobacco according to his promise to one of the cigarette companies subscribed to Wan Siang.

The owner of the cigarette company was angry and decided the contract of cooperation, because the tobacco according to the type requested was not sent, so he could not produce cigarettes. Because time is money, if production is hampered, then automatically he suffered a loss. Then Wan Siang went to the plantation owner in Temanggung.

“I've taken tobacco from you for a long time, why just because of this problem You don't want to tell me and secretly do not send goods?” tanya Wan Siang .

“If I used to system, there is money goods sent, if there is no money, yes I can not send. You also know that,” said the plantation owner.

“But why you don't want to find out first the problem, we usually pay on time. Just once this was too late, it was not because I meant to buy time. I have spent money, but embezzled my men, so I have no intention of cheating. I even cheated.”

“That's your business with the men, my business with my plantation, I also need money to pay the farm laborers and so on.”

“If you don't want to know your customer's problem, yes. I better find another plantation owner who is more comfortable to be invited to cooperate and understand his customers,” concluded Wan Siang.

That's why Wan Siang so split with plantation owners who have long worked with him. Then he came home with an unpleasant feeling. Only then did he get into big trouble in his efforts.

“Koh... I know Engkoh is angry, but Engkoh do not dissolve with the problem continues. Let's think about how to solve it,” said the Sweet One.

“Mau do not want me to have to find a new plantation in Temanggung to be invited to cooperate. Moreover, the supply of tobacco in the warehouse is also running low, I'm afraid I can not send goods to the cigarette factory.”

“Then, preferably tomorrow Engkoh start looking for plantation owners to work with. Let our warehouse not be empty.”

“Actually I do not like to leave you and our child who is still in the stomach, but the business in Temanggung must also be resolved immediately, for the continuity of our business.”

Wan Siang and Uncle A Seng then move quickly to overcome the company's problems, they are like chasing time. Fortunately, because Uncle A Seng has experience in Temanggung, Temanggung, so he is not difficult to get information about some other plantations that might be invited to cooperate and grow tobacco whose quality is not inferior to the newly split plantation with Wan Siang.

“I did not feel good with you, at that time I was sick and could not go to Temanggung, then entrusted the money with my men, but how come he thought to darken. Though I have started to believe in him,” said Uncle A Seng.

“Sometimes bad guys are waiting for a chance, Uncle. I don't blame my Uncle who was sick at the time. What I blame is the villain.”

“Thank you for not blaming Uncle. In exchange, Uncle has met a new plantation. Coincidentally this is arguably a good plantation.”

Uncle A Seng and Wan Siang finally went both to Temanggung, taking a train that finally stopped at a station called Temanggung Stop. On top of two rails was built a large canopy, and in addition to the platform one was erected a lobby building with facilities that have a beautiful European architectural style.

Then they continued their journey by horse-drawn carriage and stopped at a Dutch house with white paint, which had a large courtyard. In that house people used to do talks related to plantations, because not far from the house there is a large tobacco plantation.

A blonde-haired Dutch lady happened to be on the porch of the house and saw the arrival of Wan Siang and Uncle A Seng. He ran into the house and looked for someone.

“Mama... no guests!” yells.

A middle-aged Javanese woman wearing a green kebaya complete with jewelry and an emerald-eyed konde stitch came out of the room fulfilling her daughter's call.

“Ya Elsa..”

Before coming, Uncle A Seng had indeed made an appointment to meet first, without mentioning that Wan Siang would participate.

When the Javanese woman appeared, Wan Siang was shocked. Because Wan Siang could not forget it.

“Tini..”.

“Where do you know my name? Now I'm better known as Mrs Willem, but apparently you know my maiden name.”

“Do you not remember a 7-year-old boy when you last left him?”

“A... are you.. Young Master Liem? Wan Siang?”

Since Wan Siang was a child when they split up, Tini did not recognize Wan Siang as an adult.

Tini recalled the eviction incident that was done by Ms. Liem, he was still sad to remember. But his feelings are also very happy because he can meet Wan Siang again, a boy who used to be very dear to him.

“I also can't believe you stole Mama's jewelry. Back then Mama was jealous because of our closeness.”

“Thank God... Now, what can I help you with, Wan Siang?”

Wan Siang then told about his business problems, and Tini was happy to cooperate with him. With the promise of giving a good price, below the average selling price, but will provide tobacco with the best quality that can be produced plantations.

“For a long time not met, how is your life now?” ask Tini.

“Now how should I call you? Mrs Tini or... Mrs Willem?”

“Call me Mrs Willem, for I have not been called Tini for a long time. After all Mr. Willem married me legally, so Mrs Willem, is a fitting call for me right now,” replied Tini.

“Now I am married, with a Javanese woman, now she is pregnant with my child,” Wan Siang also explained her life.

Wan Siang's statement immediately made Tini remember his last words to Ny. Liem was unfair to him. But it seems that those words are now not a curse, but a blessing for Wan Siang.

“Are you happy to marry her?”

“I'm very happy, Mistress. He was very kind and loved me. Because he's my life is directed.”

“I'm very happy..You know, for decades I've always thought about your future. Because I said to Lady Liem, that one day her son would marry someone she considered inferior. That time out of heartache, those words were thrown out of my mouth.”

“You do not need to feel guilty Madam, because it is low for my mama, not necessarily low for others. The bad in one's eyes, not necessarily bad in the other's eyes.”

“Did your mother bless your marriage?”

“No, he slapped and kicked my wife. That's why we eloped and stayed in Kudus, away from mama.”

“I'm sorry. But I'm also glad that you can live happily with your wife now. If there is time, I will visit your home in Kudus.”

“I would be happy if Mrs Willem would visit us.”

The meeting was very meaningful for Tini and Wan Siang. They were reunited in much better circumstances than when they separated. Tini then told her life story after being expelled Ny. Liem to Wan Siang.

***

After being expelled by Mrs. Liem, Tini is forced to find a job. A neighbor informed him that in Temanggung, a Dutch master whose wife had just died, needed someone as a nanny for his daughter Elsa.

Tini's experience as a babysitter in the Liem family earned her an admission to work at Mr. Willem's house. Because of her great affection for Elsa, the daughter loved her as well. And Mr. Willem also eventually falls in love with Tini.

Mr. Willem was a very kind man, making Tini willing to accept his proposal as a legitimate wife. Because Mr.'s first wife. Willem is dead, so it's not hard for Mr. Willem to make Tini his legal wife. They married when Tini was 32 years old, while Mr. Willem 45 years.

When Tn. Willem fell ill, he asked Tini to replace him to take care of the tobacco plantation, and also Elsa, his only daughter. Because Tini never got pregnant while married to Mr. Willem. Even so, Mr. Willem never had a problem with that and was quite satisfied with just having Elsa.

Mr. Willem eventually died at the age of 60 and bequeathed his property to Tini and his daughter. But the tobacco house and plantation completely belonged to Tini. Elsa inherits a sum of money held in a bank, which can be cashed out when she decides to get married.

There were a lot of young men who wanted to marry Elsa, but the girl always asked for her stepmother's opinion first. Not only rich young people, many rich girls are targeted by young people who want to use them. So Tini needs to protect her beloved stepson from young men who only target her property.

Mr. Willem knew how much of Tini's affection for his daughter was, until he believed she would protect him like a child.

Remarks:

Kake'ane: a typical Semarang swear word.

Brother Otor said:

It seems like this story is nearing the ending, I hope the Readers continue the spirit of reading this novel. And on this occasion today, Brother Otor said: happy Mother's day.

Coincidentally, Kak Otor's novel also discusses various problems with parents, especially Mother. Both about the biological mother and the stepmother. For Kak Otor it does not matter what the status of the mother, the bladder or stepfather, the important thing is that a mother can give the love of a good mother to her family.

So keep the spirit to love our mother, and for those who have become a mother, do not be tired of loving and loving our family. For the most precious treasure is family :)