1990s: Spring Water Family

Chapter 79 Why climb over the wall when there's a door?

"Being a neighborhood committee member is no easy job."

Grandma was very understanding: "There are too many things to worry about. It's good if people can understand, but I'm afraid of encountering a troublemaker. Even if you have ten mouths, you still can't explain it clearly."

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

Director Zhang waved his hand as a farewell: "I'll apply for a transfer after the demolition is finished. Whoever wants to be the director can take it."

"You're just saying that out of anger."

Grandma smiled and saw them out the door: "In our Donghua Street, everyone gives Director Zhang a thumbs up and praises him. Just bear with it for now, things will get better after a while when things aren't so busy."

"Aunt Jing, don't worry."

Director Zhang felt relieved and smiled. She glanced around to make sure no one was watching, then leaned forward and whispered, "I remember about your situation. If you're having trouble finding a place, let me know, and I'll keep an eye out for you."

"Thank you, Director Zhang."

Grandma greeted me politely, "I'm always troubling you."

"What's the big deal?"

Director Zhang rolled his eyes and said, "Your Xiyu has really made something of herself, finding a good partner. I might need to trouble you again in the future."

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

Grandma paused for a moment, then decisively denied it: "She's only 18, it's too early for her to find a partner."

"Aunt Jing, you're being too polite by saying that."

Director Zhang feigned displeasure: "It's all over the alley that Xiyu is dating Old Master Gu's grandson. I've met that young man; he's very handsome and dashing, a perfect match for your Xiyu."

"What does this have to do with anything?"

Grandma was determined not to admit it: "The rumors are too outrageous. They are classmates and are closer than others, but they are not in that kind of relationship."

"Fine, if you say it's not, then it's not."

Director Zhang didn't want to argue with her, so he smiled and joked, "You're Xiyu's maternal grandmother, you're the most important person, and what you say is law."

"No, it really isn't."

Grandma wanted to explain further.

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

"Sigh, this matter has even reached Director Zhang's ears." Grandma watched her back, a trace of worry flashing in her eyes: "What if Gu Bin can't persuade his family and the two break up? It's fine for the boy, but Xi Yu's reputation will be ruined."

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Not long after Grandma returned to the house, Lin Xiyu continued to stick cigarette packs in the yard, while Wang Fan, riding his motorcycle, furtively peeked out from behind the yard wall.

"Class representative, come out for a moment. Gu Bin asked me to pass on a message to you."

"You"

Lin Xiyu laughed in exasperation: "Why climb over the wall when there's a door available?"

"I don't want to either."

Wang Fan put on a pitiful face and said, "It wasn't your grandma who said not to come to your house to see you, and I didn't dare to offend her."

"The way you are..."

Lin Xiyu glared at him, annoyed: "If the neighbors see this, they'll gossip even more. You might as well just walk in through the front door."

There's no one in the alley this time.

Wang Fan grinned shamelessly, "If you don't want anyone to see you, just come out already."

"What are you doing here again?"

Left with no other choice, Lin Xiyu could only walk out on her own.

"The original plan to climb Mount Tai next week has been changed to this Friday, which is tomorrow."

Wang Fan chuckled and jumped off the motorcycle: "Meet at the long-distance bus station at four o'clock tomorrow afternoon. You wait at home. Gu Bin and I will take a taxi and give you a ride."

"Are you really going?"

Lin Xiyu hesitated for a moment: "I still need to help my cousin sell clothes."

Wang Fan's eyes flickered slightly: "Are you two selling clothes at the night market?"

"how do you know?"

Lin Xiyu was startled and looked at him warily.

(End of this chapter)