Chapter 462: Decisive Character Is Hereditary

As Li Ang hesitated whether to move to Happiness Apartment, the girl with a Wawalian beside him stole glances at his furrowed brow, her watery eyes filled with thoughtful expression.

Mr. Li Ang… is such a good person!

At just a teenager's age, he went out to earn money, took on every dirty and exhausting job, barely kept a small family afloat, and after reaching the age requirement, successfully joined the Police Force, securing a proper job that could support his younger siblings.

And though he was always short on money, during the gas pipe explosion, he refused outright the compensation he could have had with just a nod—and now, after being injured by the falling debris, he still refused compensation, only worrying about finding schooling for his brother and sister.

Also, when he was knocked unconscious in the shopping plaza yesterday, Mr. Li Ang was wearing nothing but a tattered old coat, yet beside him were only clothes bought for his brother and sister—he never once thought to get himself a new one…

Gently stroking her smooth back of hand, recalling the rough texture of calluses, the girl with a Wawalian saw a shadow of someone in Li Ang, and her gaze instantly gained a subtle warmth and admiration.

Aside from lacking his father's sharp business sense, Mr. Li Ang is truly just like him.

Both deeply love their families, both work hard every day, both stubbornly refuse to give up no matter how hard things get, both hold their ground when faced with temptation… hmm… the only downside is he's a bit too young—several years younger than me…

…

Decided! Move!

After much deliberation, considering that Veteran's Alley was surrounded by prisons and factories with an utterly terrible environment, and that the two children walked over ten kilometers to school every day—Li Ang finally made up his mind: the whole family would move to Happiness Apartment.

As for that old man with the big scissors…

The elderly woman who loved knitting seemed communicative; he could try talking to her, explaining he wasn't a bad person, and see if he could persuade her husband to stop attacking.

If that still didn't work, he'd use his busy work schedule as an excuse to stay temporarily in the Clearance Bureau—after all, his children's schooling couldn't wait any longer.

If William and the others enroll now, and the middle-aged nurse's husband helps out a bit, they might still catch up; if they delay further and fall behind, they'd truly have to wait until next year.

After making his final decision, Li Ang turned to the girl with a Wawa face, lost in thought, and politely asked:

"Um… sorry, I forgot to ask earlier—what's your name?"

"Huh?"

The girl with a Wawa face snapped back to reality, her face flushing; she instinctively raised a hand to shield her swollen eyes, then lowered her head slightly and said:

"Amy. Just call me Amy!"

"Alright, Miss Amy."

Having noted the name of this woman who always cried whenever they met, Li Ang nodded and said:

"I've decided. Please help my brother and sister enroll at Bridge Public School! Thank you for your help!"

"Oh no, it's nothing, really—it's what we… we should do!"

Sneaking a glance at the hospital window to see her own reflection, she saw only a hideous girl with puffy eyes—and her heart lurched; she quickly turned away and said: "Um… Mr. Li Ang, our company has a few apartments on Bridge Street—would you…?"

"Cough… no, really, no need."

Afraid she'd say something like "I'll give you an apartment," which would shatter his already weakening resolve, Li Ang quickly coughed and waved his hand in refusal:

"I've been to Bridge Street—I know a decent apartment nearby, very close to Bridge Public School. I've already decided to move there. No need to trouble you!"

"Ah? Okay…"

Unable to give away an apartment, the girl with a Wawa face seemed disappointed; she bit her lip and cautiously asked:

"Um… Mr. Li Ang, would you tell me where you're planning to move? Uh… please don't misunderstand!"

Seeing Li Ang's surprised look, the girl with a Wawa face quickly waved her hands, straightened her back, and said earnestly:

"I'm not trying to bother you—I just… um… I might be assigned to work at a company near Bridge Street soon, and I'm also planning to rent an apartment.

But I don't know the area well, and I don't know which apartment is good. I heard you just mentioned knowing a reliable one, so I wanted to ask its name."

"I see."

Hearing her explanation, Li Ang's eyes flickered with sudden understanding; he smiled and nodded:

"The apartment is called Happiness Apartment. Address: 35 Bridge Street. It was converted from a privately run charity home. Look for the one with a three-meter-wide garden out front."

"I visited there once before—the residents are all good people, very warm and hospitable… hmm… sometimes too warm…"

Happiness Apartment… such a wonderful name… hmm… feels like living there would easily bring happiness~

She didn't know that Li Ang's idea of "warmth" meant being chased from the fifth floor to the first by an old man wielding giant scissors, nearly snipped in half.

After firmly memorizing the name and address of Happiness Apartment, the girl with a Wawa face clenched her slightly sweaty palm, stared at Li Ang with a beaming smile, and nodded repeatedly:

"Warmth is great! I'm someone who loves liveliness—I adore warm neighbors! Thank you for the recommendation—I'll go check it out right away!"

"You're too kind—I only mentioned the name."

Since he held a very favorable impression of the girl with a Wawa face and she had just helped him greatly, and since her clothing suggested she wasn't poor, Li Ang worried she might look down on the shabby Happiness Apartment; after a moment's thought, he added:

"By the way, while the other conditions of that apartment are excellent and the rent is very low, it's an old building—the exterior and interior finishes are worn."

"But you can rest assured: though old, the building is solid, the residents and the two managers are trustworthy, and even a single girl living alone would be perfectly safe—if you miss it, you'll truly regret it."

"Mm-hmm!"

Seeing how eager Li Ang seemed for her to move in too, the girl with a Wawa face's eyes brightened slightly; she nodded happily:

"That's wonderful! If I do end up moving there, I'll definitely thank you properly—don't you dare refuse!"

"Haha, alright!"

Having decided to move in next to Li Ang, the girl with a Wawa face casually turned her head, glanced at the broom leaning in the corner, then glanced at the shopping bag peeking from under the bed, and smiled as she bid farewell:

"Mr. Li Ang, I'm not only going to look at apartments today—I also need to help your brother and sister with enrollment. So I won't disturb your rest anymore. See you soon!"

(End of Chapter)