Chapter 187

Chapter 187

Xu Jun was also thoroughly disgusted by Old Yuan's family: "Their family has always been like this, unreasonable and bullying others. Over the years, our family has suffered in silence. At least my sister doesn't have to live with them anymore, otherwise, they would continue to bully her."

"Brother, are you okay?" Xu Ling hurriedly came out to ask about his condition when she saw him return.

"I'm fine. The comrades from the office went with us, so they didn't dare say anything. They just cursed and pushed a bit, argued for a while, but at least we got everything back. Even the quilt from your wedding, I brought it back too.

Cotton is hard to come by these days, and it takes a while to save enough coupons for a quilt.

Winter is coming soon, so it's better to have it back.

When we get home, your brother and sister-in-law will help you wash it."

Xu Jun met his sister's concerned gaze, which made him even more caring towards her.

"No need, I can wash it myself." How could Xu Ling let her brother and sister-in-law wash her quilt? She was already grateful that her sister-in-law didn't even let her apologize for returning.

"Xiaoling, let's go home first. The office staff also need to leave. We'll talk at home." Yang Fangfang carried the child for Xu Ling, while Xu Jun supported the two elders as they left.

Before leaving, they expressed their gratitude profusely.

Once they were gone, Director Wang praised Bai Xiuxiu even more: "Xiuxiu, you did a great job this time, very thoughtful."

It seems that in the future, it would be good to take Xiuxiu along more often.

Xiao Tang, who was packing up to leave, heard the director praise Bai Xiuxiu and felt uncomfortable, so she said unhappily: "Director, Xu Ling is divorced now; maybe life at her parents' house won't be any better.

At her in-laws, she was beaten, but at least her husband was her first marriage and the father of her child.

If she remarries, it might not be a harmonious relationship. In the end, it might harm her."

Director Wang was taken aback by Xiao Tang's words. She frowned and scrutinized Xiao Tang, trying to determine if she meant what she said.

Xiao Tang regretted speaking so hastily but was also a bit stubborn. She silently met the director's gaze.

Seeing her attitude, Director Wang was disappointed: "Xiao Tang, we serve the people. I'll assume you're just upset and talking nonsense. If you keep saying things like this, I'll have to consider whether you're suitable for our street office. If I transfer you to another position, don't blame Aunt Wang."

Xiao Tang panicked. Working at Wutong Street was a good job, and she didn't want to leave.

Other streets weren't as good, and other positions wouldn't be as prestigious.

"I..."

"Didn't you see how miserable Xu Ling was when she came here for help? If you were her, would you want to continue living like that? Xiao Tang, write a self-criticism tonight. I want to see it tomorrow." Director Wang decided not to let this slide.

This girl had a good relationship with her family, but if she continued like this, trouble would arise sooner or later.

Xiao Tang often seemed off, especially when Xiao Song did something well. Director Wang would praise her, and Xiao Tang would immediately criticize her.

She also kept asking about becoming a deputy director.

Regardless of her age, her performance wasn't good enough either.

Xiao Tang, with tears in her eyes, left the room.

As soon as she stepped out, she saw Wang Qinghe riding his bicycle over. Her heart sank further, and in her anger, she tripped and fell.

She landed right next to Wang Qinghe.

"Xiuxiu?"

Wang Qinghe had already seen Bai Xiuxiu coming out and happily walked up the steps to meet her, ignoring Xiao Tang on the ground.

Xiao Tang, already angry, became even angrier!

Was he blind? Couldn't he help her up?

"Did I come too early?" Wang Qinghe picked up the children and asked his wife.

He wasn't sure about the exact closing time, so he had specifically asked around. They told him that Wutong Street closed late, and arriving at this time would usually coincide with the end of the workday, or even before it ended.

If he arrived too early, it might affect Xiuxiu's image with the director if she left with him.

"Not too early, not too late, just perfect." Bai Xiuxiu got on the bicycle with him, looking at Xiao Tang still lying on the ground.

"Xiao Tang, are you okay? Did you hurt yourself?" Bai Xiuxiu asked her.

"No!" Xiao Tang's tone was icy cold.

Bai Xiuxiu smiled: "Then why don't you get up? Isn't the ground cold?"

"Don't pretend to care!" Xiao Tang got up, brushing off the dirt.

"Let's go." Bai Xiuxiu wasn't feeling particularly kind. Xiao Tang's hostility towards her reminded her of Zhou Jiaojiao.

She didn't want much interaction with Xiao Tang. If Xiao Tang didn't cause trouble, that would be best. But if she did, Bai Xiuxiu wouldn't tolerate it.

Inside, the others also started to leave.

After everyone had gone, Xiao Tang looked at Director Wang, who had been waiting for her, feeling nervous: "Aunt Wang..."

"Xiao Tang, your temper has been strange these past few days. You don't have any grudge against Xiao Bai, do you?"

"No." Xiao Tang denied it.

"I'm not blind. I hate it when people bully others just because they think they're more experienced. You'd better not try that with me; this is my final warning. If you want to be better than Xiaobai, prove it with your actions."

"None of that passive-aggressive nonsense. Here, I only care about ability, not your petty schemes."

After Director Wang finished speaking, he left.

When Bai Xiuxiu and Wang Qinghe returned home, Xiao Zhang and Yu Cheng were waiting at the doorstep. Xiao Zhang was dressed in bulky clothes, which contrasted sharply with Yu Cheng's stylish attire.

"So early?" Wang Qinghe carried his wife and child down and exchanged a few polite words.

Bai Xiuxiu opened the gate.

"Wang Ge, we've been waiting since dusk," Xiao Zhang said as he hurried into the courtyard, rushing into the house. Once inside, he pulled out a weight hidden in his clothes.

The scale beam was still leaning against the outer wall of the courtyard.

"Why did you hide the weight?" Bai Xiuxiu was surprised.

Xiao Zhang looked frustrated. "Brother Yu insisted on hiding it, worried someone might see and get suspicious. Who would bother looking at a simple weight? It's such a hassle."

Xiao Zhang felt helpless talking about this. After all, his brother needed a favor from Brother Yu.

Yu Cheng and Wang Qinghe entered last, overhearing Xiao Zhang's complaint. Yu Cheng fixed his gaze on Xiao Zhang: "Was I wrong?"

"No, no. I'll go out for a bit and come back later to pick you up, Brother Yu." Xiao Zhang was quick to leave, understanding that Yu Cheng likely had some secret business with Wang Ge. Wang Ge had saved his life, and Yu Cheng wasn't known for his patience.

No matter what, he couldn't be curious.