The Reborn Sidekick Rejected The Male Lead-Chapter 358 - 348: Discussion in the Courtyard

Lu Xianrun couldn’t win the argument with his daughter, so he hastily rented two or three tricycles, loading up the two large items to hurry home.

Upon entering the Government Compound, they saw Lu Xianrun following a tricycle coming in, with two large items still placed on it.

Everyone was so envious, and those who recognized him even came forward to ask a few questions.

Lu Xianrun replied with a smile on his face, "My daughter and son-in-law are spending the New Year with me this year, they insisted on buying these, saying it’ll make life easier for me living alone."

"Wow, Leader Lu’s daughter is really filial."

"They say a son-in-law is half a son, where did you find such a good one? We should also go looking for one someday."

Lu Xianrun said with a sentence, on the main road.

That elicited a big laugh from the crowd.

Some even followed to his home to watch the installation.

There wasn’t much installation to speak of, just unwrapping the packaging and plugging it in.

The people of the Government Compound were enthusiastic, and Lu Jingqiu was also busy offering water to everyone.

In this short time, she got to know quite a few people.

The afternoon passed in such a lively and bustling manner.

Leader Lu’s home had received two large items, a refrigerator and a washing machine.

This became the gossip of the Government Compound.

"The household that just moved in, that’s Leader Lu’s, right? His wife passed away, didn’t she?"

"Yes, he only has a daughter at home, and she’s the only child left in the family."

"What does it matter if he only has a daughter? The daughter is filial, look, as soon as she arrived, she bought him a fridge and washing machine. The money for those could buy a house in the suburbs."

"Tsk, and the son-in-law had no objections?"

"Do you know who her son-in-law is?"

"From the Central Government Compound, grandson of an old leader, son of the Chief Prosecutor, and stepson of Minister Shen of the Government Compound, he holds a colonel-level position and is currently furthering his studies."

"Wow, these are all significant figures. Leader Lu really found a good son-in-law."

"His daughter is not bad either, now a university student."

"University graduates all get formal jobs once they’re out."

"We are neighbors with Leader Lu. When they just moved in, he gave my grandson a few picture books, saying they were drawn by his daughter."

"What kind of picture books?"

One of the younger comrades said, "Those are picture books. My mom said that Leader Lu’s daughter used to work at a publishing house, has published many children’s picture books, and even won awards."

As the people in the Government Compound were discussing, someone was listening in the background.

The more they listened, the darker their expression became.

Carrying a basket of vegetables back home, and then seeing their mother daydreaming in the living room, the frustration erupted, "Mom, you might as well give up that idea.

You should go outside and listen, the whole Government Compound is talking about how filial Leader Lu’s daughter is, buying fridges and washing machines — and importantly, we can’t compare to their family background.

Although my father held a high position, he died early, and when the man is gone, so is his influence; the man I married isn’t much either, nor can your son-in-law compare to hers.

If you really ended up with Leader Lu, you’d definitely have to be subservient in that household, and it wouldn’t be as good as you have it now."

"Yaya, what are you talking about? I’m part of the logistics department, Comrade Lu is living alone, and I’m just following the wishes of the leadership, taking extra care of him. What does this have to do with his daughter and son-in-law? It’s already the 28th, why are you here, and who’s taking care of the children at home?"

"Their grandmother is looking after them. I came to bring you some New Year goods, don’t skimp on yourself just because you’re alone. Although we can’t match their conditions, we’re not destitute, buy whatever you need for yourself."

Zhou Suxi laughed, "What could I possibly lack? I have everything I need, the best food and clothes. Don’t worry, as long as you live a good life with your son-in-law, peace and happiness, that’ll put me at ease."

"We’re doing fine, ah, but my mother-in-law, constantly nagging about this and that."

"Elderly folks, they love to meddle. You’re at work most days, not at home all the time... If living together is really unpleasant, then live separately. Isn’t the house your dad and I prepared for you empty?"

Zhou Suxi’s daughter thought for a moment and shook her head: "Never mind, it’s troublesome to live apart, and I still need my mother-in-law to help take care of the kids during the weekdays. Mom, I’m not going back tonight. I’ll stay and have dinner with you."

Zhou Suxi promptly stood up and said, "What do you want to eat? I’ll cook it for you."

Yaya felt heartache watching her mother busy herself for her sake.

Everyone said Leader Lu had only one daughter, a single seedling in the family.

Actually, her dad was the same, only that it was his father who had passed away.

To take care of their families, the leaders had arranged a job for mom in the team. She had lived here, gone to school here, and gotten married here since she was a child.

Life had been good, but ever since she married, watching her mom alone was tough to bear.

Over the years, it wasn’t that there were no suitors for her mom. Previously, her mom had been concerned that she was too young. Later, when she was a rebellious teenager, she didn’t want to see her mom remarry.

Her mom always listened to her, and now that she was married, if her mom were to find someone new... wouldn’t it be a laughing stock? At this age, still thinking about marriage.

Actually, she was quite conflicted too.

Compared to that, Lu Jingqiu’s family was bustling and lively.They had meat buns and porridge for dinner. Since they were meat buns, no other dishes were made, so Lu Jingqiu just pickled half a radish.

"Nanzhou, I think we don’t have enough buns. We brought over twenty today, and seven or eight have already been eaten in one go."

Jiang Nanzhou was also helpless, and said with a smile, "Indeed, why don’t we make some more tomorrow? Pork belly fat is hard to come by, we could also make some with pork and vermicelli."

"Okay, I’ll get the dough ready tonight."

Lu Xianrun said, "Steam a few more pots; our fridge can fit them. I think it’s going to snow in the next couple of days. We should stock up on some food. There’s a New Year’s celebration in the team this year, and I need to participate. When are you guys coming over?"

"How about the second day of the new year?"

"Fine, I’ll be free by the second day, I’ll stay home with you."

"Dad, will you have a few days off? Should we go out and have a look around?"

As soon as Lu Jingqiu spoke, Lu Xianrun and Jiang Nanzhou both turned their heads to look at her.

Making Lu Jingqiu feel somewhat guilty.

Jiang Nanzhou said, "There will be snow on New Year’s days, the roads will be slippery, we can’t go anywhere."

Lu Xianrun nodded, "You can’t afford to have any accidents now."

Lu Jingqiu had been looking forward to going out after the New Year, but now she was stopped by the two of them.

She deflated all at once.

But she knew it wasn’t time to be willful.

The couple stayed the night, the young spouses slept on the second floor, in quite a comfortable room, especially because there was heating.

She liked it very much, except that she hadn’t brought any skincare products, and she had forgotten to buy some today. Her face felt dry.

Lying in bed, Lu Jingqiu thought again of Aunt Zhou’s situation, wrapping her arms around Jiang Nanzhou’s waist, she pondered over and over, unsure how to broach the subject.

Jiang Nanzhou noticed she was preoccupied, "What’s wrong?"

Lu Jingqiu shook her head, not knowing what to say.

Jiang Nanzhou laughed, "Is it Aunt Zhou’s situation you’re thinking about?"

Lu Jingqiu’s eyebrows rose, "How did you know?"

Jiang Nanzhou joked, "I’m the worm in your belly."freēwēbnovel.com