Back to 1984: Let's Work Hard Together to Raise The Kids!-Chapter 243: Before Leaving

Zhao Xue was restless in the office, not daring to contact Zhang Long, afraid of being scolded.

After much thought, she could only grab her bag and rush out, buying a bunch of expensive items to catch up with Lin Qin after work, to apologize to her.

"Director Lin, I’ve thought carefully about what happened recently. You’re right. It originally had nothing to do with me, it was me meddling without knowing better. Even Vice Director Zhao criticized me yesterday. I’ve reflected deeply and hope that, for the sake of us being colleagues, you won’t hold it against me."

Zhao Xue was able to pick up and let go, adopting a very humble stance. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Lin Qin inwardly sneered, yet her face didn’t reveal any real emotions, politely smiling, "Since Vice Director Zhao said so, how could I still argue with you."

Zhao Xue secretly breathed a sigh of relief, said a few more words, and hurriedly went into the TV station.

Once she left, Lin Qin’s face immediately turned cold, and she returned expressionlessly with the things in hand.

Lin Yi saw her sullen face and was puzzled, "What’s wrong? Who’s upset you?"

"Nothing! Just some disgusting stuff! People say it’s easy to deal with King Yan but troublesome to deal with little devils. I don’t want to tangle with little devils anymore, so I took the gifts. I don’t even know what they are. You can take a look later, keep them if you want, or throw them away if you don’t." Lin Qin carelessly sat on the rocking chair, happy about today’s news.

Lin Yi, unable to understand, opened it and took a look, sharply gasping, "Wow! Moutai, Da Hong Pao, cigarettes, plus a set of jewelry and high-end skincare products. What kind of background does this little devil have to be so generous?"

Lin Qin was a bit surprised to hear this, frowned and said, "Dad, pick the jewelry out and I’ll return it. You can handle the rest."

Jewelry is a bit sensitive; accepting it could cause trouble.

Lin Yi, being sensible, immediately put the jewelry back.

Meanwhile, Chen Wenjun was assisting in an investigation at the police station with Chen Xinyue.

Yesterday evening, Zhang Long brought Zhang Jingxuan to the police station to turn himself in. After the case was accepted, the police headed to Nanxi right away. However, there wasn’t a trace of anyone at Nanxi during the late night, and they couldn’t go across the river, so they had to return and come back during office hours the next day. By then, Lin Qin was at work, and Chen Wenjun was not at home.

Lin Yi, understanding the police’s intent, was cautious and adamantly refused to let Chen Xinyue leave with them, insisting on waiting for Chen Wenjun to return.

Since it was just assisting with an investigation, and being from the same area, knowing the Chen family has a background, they didn’t force Chen Xinyue to go.

This delay lasted until the evening when Chen Wenjun finally returned.

The father and daughter were both surprised to see Zhang Jingxuan at the police station looking haggard and unshaven.

The police handled the business formally, asked Chen Xinyue for the recorded evidence, took her statement, and let her go.

Chen Xinyue curiously asked, "Officer, can I see Zhang Jingxuan?"

The police nodded and took her to the detention room.

Zhang Jingxuan looked coldly at Chen Xinyue sitting across from him, sneering, "You won, feeling triumphant?"

Chen Xinyue frowned, "Are you out of your mind? Who’s talking about winning or losing with you? If you weren’t malevolent, you wouldn’t have ended up like this. Zhang Jingxuan, you asked for this; it has nothing to do with others!"

Zhang Jingxuan suddenly exploded, angrily pounding the table, his eyes full of malice as he looked at Chen Xinyue, "Stop pretending! If you hadn’t meddled, I wouldn’t have warned you. If it weren’t for you, Annie wouldn’t have found her way here. You’ve ruined everything for me! Chen Xinyue, even if I become a ghost, I won’t let you go!"

Chen Xinyue looked at Zhang Jingxuan’s handcuffs and shackles, mocking him with a curled lip, "To still be this defiant now, you’re beyond saving! In that case, there’s no need for me to be polite with you!"

Things have gone far enough already. Originally, she planned to let it go when it was enough. But since Zhang Jingxuan doesn’t know how to repent, she can’t let this potential threat remain.

Zhang Jingxuan was puzzled and uneasy, wanting to ask more, but saw Chen Xinyue walk away without looking back.

With Gao Lei’s maneuvering, Zhang Jingxuan was quickly sentenced and imprisoned.

Subsequently, Zhang Long issued a statement expelling Zhang Jingxuan from the Zhang family.

Zhao Xue anticipated Zhang Long’s next step would be a divorce move, but she waited for nothing. Unable to stand it, she contacted Zhang Long.

The reply she received left her heart half-cold.

Director Zhang, noticing Zhao Xue’s absent-mindedness these days, invited her to the office for tea, "Vice Director Zhao, if you’re not feeling well, take a leave. Our station treats employees well; we won’t deduct your salary!"

Zhao Xue drank a cup of tea, her pale complexion easing a bit, suddenly started sobbing, "Director Zhang, thank you. Luckily you advised me that day; otherwise, I don’t know what would have happened!"

Zhang Long, that bastard, after I laid everything out, he bluntly told me that he wouldn’t divorce, telling me to stop dreaming. He even threatened me with his son, clearly not giving any opportunity to us.

This was completely different from what I imagined. The expectations I had for so many years have come up empty. I don’t know how I’ve gotten through this period.

Director Zhang wasn’t surprised at all, naturally comforting, "I’d say you’re quite well off now. The child is growing up. In a few years, you can let go. You have a decent job, and also have a house, car, storefront, and savings. Life will be decent. Tightening desires can make it last long!"

Zhao Xue nodded repeatedly.

After leaving Director Zhang’s office, she felt much better, and since then, she became as gentle as could be in front of Lin Qin, gone was the previous arrogance.

With the Zhang family issues dealt with, the Chen family’s days returned to peace.

It’s only October now, with a few months to go until the New Year. Chen Xinyue and her siblings discussed, one decided to explore Hong Kong first, while the other planned to visit the capital.

When Lin Qin heard this, she hurried to inform the siblings about the house rental situation.

"Previously, thinking that the houses might deteriorate without anyone living in them, your father and I gave a simple renovation to those three houses and rented them out for two years. The time is about up.

You can contact the agency and tenants in the capital, decide if you want to take back your set or recover the other two sets, and regarding the house rent, I’ve saved it all for you. Xile’s share of the money is with me for safekeeping first; yours, you can take directly home and manage it yourself. I won’t interfere further."

Chen Ruiyu couldn’t help but laugh while crying, "Mom, I’m going to Hong Kong; I can’t manage it at all. Whatever it is now, just keep it that way. If my sister has any ideas, she can take over; anyway, I don’t need it now."

Chen Xinyue quickly shook her head, "Brother, please, right now I can’t handle so much either. Let’s wait until I’m settled."

The family discussed it and finally told Lin Yi the truth.

Lin Yi was so angry he didn’t even eat lunch, sulking in his room.

The siblings hurried into the room to comfort the old man.

"Grandpa, we’re just going out for a few years to see the world. We’ll still come back in the future!" Chen Xinyue shook Lin Yi’s hand endearingly.

Chen Ruiyu also looked guilty, "Grandpa, we didn’t tell you because we were afraid you’d be upset."

"Then why are you telling me now!" Lin Yi glared, fuming.