Chapter 79: 90: A Family by the Spring Chapter 79: There's a Door, But You Insist on Climbing the Wall?

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Protagonist:

Lin Xiyu

"The Neighborhood Committee isn't easy work......."

Grandmother was understanding: "There are too many things to worry about; it's understandable if you can handle them, but it's hard to explain clearly when you run into a troublemaker."

"That's right, I've had enough."

Zhang Director waved his hand, treating it as a farewell: "After the demolition is done, I'll apply for a transfer. Whoever wants to be this director can have it."

"You're just speaking out of anger."

Grandmother smiled as she saw him out the door: "In our Donghua Street, everyone gives Zhang Director a thumbs-up and says he's good. Just bear with it for now; once things aren't so busy, it'll be fine."

"Jing Daniang, you can rest assured."

Zhang Director felt relieved and smiled. He glanced around to make sure no one was there, leaned in closer, and whispered: "I remember your family's situation. If you can't find a house, tell me and I'll keep an eye out for you......."

"Thank you, Zhang Director."

Grandmother exchanged polite pleasantries: "Always troubling you."

"What's the big deal......."

Zhang Director's eyes darted around, then he said: "Your Xiyu is really promising. She found a good match. Maybe one day I'll need to trouble you."

"Who told you that? It's not true."

Grandmother was stunned for a moment, then firmly denied: "She's only 18. It's too early to find a partner now."

"Jing Daniang, saying that makes me feel like an outsider."

Zhang Director pretended to be displeased: "Everyone in the alley knows Xiyu is dating Gu Lao's grandson. I've seen that young man; he's spirited, a fine specimen, and well-matched with your Xiyu."

"What are you talking about......."

Grandmother decided not to admit it: "The rumors are too absurd. They're just classmates who are closer than others. It's not that kind of relationship."

"Fine, if you say it isn't, then it isn't."

Zhang Director didn't want to argue with her and joked with a smile: "You're Xiyu's grandmother. You're the eldest, so your word is the imperial decree."

"It really isn't......."

Grandmother wanted to explain further.

Zhang Director didn't give her a chance to speak, got on his bicycle, and rode away like a gust of wind.

"Sigh, this matter has blown up; it even reached Zhang Director's ears......."

Grandmother watched his retreating figure, a flicker of worry in her eyes: "If Guben can't convince his family and they break up, the boy won't lose anything, but Xiyu's reputation will be ruined."

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Not long after Grandmother returned to the house, Lin Xiyu continued pasting cigarette butts in the yard. Wang Fan straddled his motorcycle, sneaking a peek over the courtyard wall.

"Study Committee Member, come out for a moment. Guben asked me to say a word to you."

"You......"

Lin Xiyu laughed in anger: "There's a door, but you insist on climbing the wall?"

"I don't want to either."

Wang Fan put on a bitter face to gain sympathy: "It's not that your grandmother said not to come to your house to find you; I just didn't dare offend her old self......."

"Looking like that......."

Lin Xiyu glared at him unhappily: "If the neighbors see you, they'll gossip even more. It would be better to just come in through the front door."

"No one is in the alley right now."

Wang Fan thickened his skin and smiled: "If you don't want people to see you, just come out quickly."

"What are you here for again?"

Lin Xiyu had no choice but to go out herself.

"The original plan to climb Taishan next week has changed. It's now this Friday, which is tomorrow."

Wang Fan chuckled, jumped off the motorcycle: "Meet at the Long-distance Bus Station at four tomorrow afternoon. Wait at home; Guben and I will take a taxi over and bring you along."

"You're really going?"

Lin Xiyu hesitated a bit: "I still have to help my female cousin sell clothes."

Wang Fan's eyes flickered: "Are you two selling clothes at the Night Market?"

"How do you know?"

Lin Xiyu was startled and looked at him warily.