Chapter 99: The Housing Issue Is Resolved

Recently, Yang Dawei’s various unusual behaviors, along with his overly intimate demeanor toward Shen Wei, had entangled Zhu Xiuxiu’s heart like vines, filling her with doubts.

“What are you thinking about? Hurry up and take your medicine. Don’t you want to have a son?” Regiment Commander Yang asked with a smile, his eyes fixed intently on her.

Zhu Xiuxiu snapped back to reality, took the pill and the glass of water, and pretended to drink.

But as Yang Dawei turned to put away the bottle, she quickly hid the pill in her palm and took a sip of water to cover her actions.

She casually brought up the topic: “In a couple of days, it’ll be the anniversary of my father’s death. Accompany me back to pay respects to him.”

Her father had originally been a leader in the Military Department. Five years ago, betrayed by a traitor, his mission was exposed, and he died under enemy gunfire.

Every time she thought about this, Zhu Xiuxiu felt uneasy.

“Alright, I’ll go with you. Get some rest early.” Seeing that she had drunk the water, Yang Dawei seemed to relax and responded perfunctorily, tucking her blanket in with care.

Zhu Xiuxiu closed her eyes, pretending to sleep, but her mind was in turmoil.

When she heard Yang Dawei’s snores, she quietly got up, opened her palm, and stared at the small pill, her expression turning complex and confused.

What was this, really?

Was it truly just vitamins?

Carefully, she found a clean piece of paper, wrapped the pill meticulously, and hid it in the most secret compartment of her dressing table.

She decided to secretly ask someone tomorrow what this thing really was.

That little girl’s words had taken root in her heart like a seed.

For the first time, she felt suspicion toward the husband she had shared a bed with for so many years.

Lin Zhiguo had gotten three thousand yuan from Regiment Commander Yang, but he still needed two thousand more.

With no other choice, he went to the old couple of the Lin family for help.

Old Mrs. Lin, upon hearing that he still needed money, slapped the bed board and cried out angrily: “It’s gone! Not a single cent left! That was my burial money! If you want money, I have none. If you want my life, take it!”

Old Mr. Lin remained silent, his face dark.

The money they had squeezed from the Yu family was meant for their retirement. How could they possibly bear to give it back?

Lin Zhiguo finally exploded, his eyes red as he shouted: “Mom! If we don’t give this money, your son will be dismissed and investigated! Then our whole family will have to go back to our hometown and live in poverty! Do you want the money, or do you want your son to live?”

He was truly at the end of his rope!

Once he had boarded Yang Dawei’s pirate ship, there was no turning back.

Lin Zhiguo crouched by the wall, grabbing his hair fiercely, his voice choked with emotion: “Dad! Mom! Believe me, I will make something of myself and give you a good life!”

“Lend me the money to tide me over this crisis, alright?”

Old Mr. Lin looked at his son’s pained and desperate expression and closed his eyes.

In the end, with trembling hands, he took out a tightly hidden broken jar containing a bankbook and some jewelry.

This was the last bit of wealth they had squeezed from the Yu family. He had been afraid of losing it and carried it with him everywhere.

Old Mrs. Lin jumped up in anger when she saw the money: “Old man! Have you gone mad?”

But Lin Zhiguo’s eyes lit up. He snatched it away without even looking and rushed out the door with the money.

He went to Yu Wanqin’s office.

Placing the money on the desk, he declared:

“Five thousand yuan! Not a single cent less, it’s all here!”

Yu Wanqin’s gaze paused slightly as she took the money, her expression cool: “Leave the money and you can go!”

Looking at Yu Wanqin’s elegant and beautiful profile, a surge of unwillingness suddenly welled up in his heart.

His voice hoarse, he tried to grab Yu Wanqin’s hand: “Wanqin, I’ve always loved you in my heart… What happened with Shen Wei was… Ah!”

Yu Wanqin frowned in disgust.

Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly felt an intense pain in his tongue and lips.

It was as if countless blisters had instantly formed, the pain so sharp he gasped for breath, unable to utter a single word!

All he could manage were painful, guttural sounds.

Tongtong appeared at the doorway at some point, blinking her innocent big eyes, speaking softly yet with a chilling tone: “Daddy, children who lie get blistered mouths~ See? The punishment has come.”

Lin Zhiguo met his daughter’s eyes, which seemed to see through everything, and a sudden chill gripped his heart, an inexplicable fear seizing him.

As waves of intense pain shot through his mouth, he didn’t dare say another word. Covering his mouth, he fled in a disheveled panic.

The furrow between Yu Wanqin’s brows relaxed as she beckoned to her little daughter: “Finished school? Wait for Mom to finish work, and I’ll take you to the canteen for something delicious! I heard they made braised pork today!”

At the mention of food, Tongtong’s icy little face immediately melted, and she obediently agreed: “Okay!”

Yu Wanqin smiled, tightly holding her daughter’s soft hand, her heart filled with clarity and resolve.

The shadows of the past had finally dissipated completely. In the future, she and her daughter would walk a better path!

Before finishing work, Yu Wanqin went to see Dean Su again to inquire about housing, but the news remained the same.

She felt somewhat disappointed.

If housing couldn’t be allocated, she would have to make do with the hospital dormitory with her daughter for a while.

But the dormitory was a four-person room, only occupied by doctors on duty, and there were no washing facilities, making it quite inconvenient…

Sigh!

Not only was she worried, but even Dean Su himself was troubled.

When he recruited her, he had confidently promised to resolve the housing issue.

Who knew there would be a change, and the two vacant apartments had just been claimed by two other doctors.

Just as Dean Su was racking his brains, Gu Yanbin “happened” to pass by the dean’s office. Seeing him alone, he casually dropped in for tea.

Hearing Dean Su’s troubles, his eyes flickered.

This was exactly why he had come!

Although Wanqin was divorced, there was no guarantee that Lin Zhiguo, that scoundrel, wouldn’t cause trouble again.

To be safe, it was better to keep her under his watchful eye.

So he casually remarked: “Old Su… Since the hospital is close to the Military District family compound, I heard there are a few temporarily vacant transit apartments over there with decent conditions. Why don’t you help inquire about the application process?”

Dean Su’s eyes lit up: “Right! How could I forget about that! You’re always well-informed, Old Gu! I’ll go ask right away!”

True to his word, he immediately went to apply with the leadership.

Gu Yanbin grinned and, with his hands behind his back, left the dean’s office.

Thus, thanks to Dean Su’s active efforts, Yu Wanqin soon received the keys to a new apartment.

“Wanqin, there’s no housing available in the hospital family compound for now. If you don’t mind the trouble, you can stay in the Military District family compound first. I’ve managed to secure an apartment for you there. Once housing here is approved, I’ll notify you immediately.”

Yu Wanqin was endlessly grateful; having a place to stay for them was already more than enough.

“Thank you, Dean Su!”

Dean Su rubbed his nose and smiled awkwardly.

Truth be told, he hadn’t contributed much—it was all Commander Gu who had been running around helping.

Ah! Commander Gu was truly a good man!

He used to think that man was cold and unapproachable, but he had misjudged him.

Dean Su was conducting a self-criticism in his heart.

Yu Wanqin, however, was overjoyed after receiving the keys and eagerly prepared to move.

When she took Tongtong and followed the address on the document with great anticipation, she found the surroundings increasingly familiar. By the time they stood at the door of their new home, both mother and daughter were stunned.

It was right next door to Gu Yanbin’s house!

Only a row of low holly bushes separated them!

Tongtong’s big eyes instantly lit up, and she clapped her little hands in delight: “Wow! It’s next to Dad Gu’s house! This is great!”

The little girl was thrilled—Dad Gu really knew how to get things done!

She had only “accidentally” mentioned to her dad that Mom was applying for housing in the hospital’s family compound, and he had taken care of it!