CHAPTER 1291: CHAPTER 1292: THE LITTLE WIDOW OF THE SIHEYUAN 19

Early in the morning, Zhang Yu noticed that the two Zhao brothers, who usually got along well, were having all sorts of disagreements.

She watched from the side, thinking, yes, even blood brothers don’t always have to get along.

There’s bound to be a lot of drama to watch across the street in the future. I’m so looking forward to it, really looking forward to it.

Zhang Yu noticed Zhao Juan, who came out with a beaming smile, which seemed odd to her.

In her past life, Zhao Juan never got married but instead moved in with her husband, although she seemed to have lingering feelings for her first love and wasn’t satisfied with her husband.

Letting go of a first love, even if forced, isn’t something that would leave someone smiling like that.

Zhang Yu felt there was definitely something wrong here, but even if she racked her brains, she couldn’t figure it out.

Forget it. Since I can’t figure it out, I won’t think about it. Otherwise, it would be too tiring.

Zhang Yu went back to her room and started making breakfast. She had to clock in at the recycling center later and also had to inform Old Man Wang about her family’s renovation plans.

She thought that after hearing about it, Old Man Wang would secretly think of her as unreliable.

Earlier, she had said she wanted to stockpile food, but after sleeping on it, she decided to renovate the house.

Pushing her cart out the door, Zhang Yu actually heard Zhao Juan humming a song as she passed by.

It startled Zhang Yu. It must mean Zhao Juan is in a good mood. Could it be that she’s going to get married like in the past life?

But that doesn’t make sense. Yesterday, her words completely shattered the peace Zhao Gui and Zhao Fu had been trying to maintain.

The Zhao Fu family now thoroughly hates Zhao Gui, and with his temperament, Zhao Gui was unlikely to back down.

What’s going on? Riding to work, Zhang Yu simply couldn’t make sense of it all.

After thinking about it, she decided to let it go. As she’d said before, if she can’t figure it out, she won’t think about it. It’s better to just quietly enjoy the drama.

With that thought, Zhang Yu instantly cheered up, "Xiao Lei, do you have any ideas for the new house?"

Zhao Lei didn’t know the direction of the previous life. He thought Zhao Juan was happy because all the house and money were left to her, not to Zhao Lin and the others.

Hearing Zhang Yu’s question, he was briefly stunned. He initially wanted to say he had no opinion, that their parents could decide.

Then he remembered that their father was no longer around. If he were, those neighbors wouldn’t dare plot against their family like this.

Thinking of that, Zhao Lei started discussing with Zhang Yu how to handle the house.

They quickly reached an agreement, and Zhao Hong’s mood soured. "Why didn’t you ask me?"

Looking down at Zhao Hong, who was already pouting, Zhang Yu knew the little girl was upset.

"Of course, I want to ask you too. I’m just forming a rough plan with your brother first, then we’ll discuss with you," Zhang Yu said.

"Sister, do you have any ideas for the new house?" Zhang Yu immediately asked.

"I’m okay with anything, just... I want to live next to Brother’s room." Zhao Hong actually meant she didn’t want to live alone, feeling it was too scary.

But recalling what Zhao Lei had said earlier, that their father was no longer around, they needed to be more sensible.

"Don’t you want to live with Mom and me anymore?" Zhang Yu thought that Zhao Hong was definitely old enough to live alone.

But previously, the little girl had always lived with the couple, and suddenly asking her to live alone, Zhang Yu really worried she might be scared.

If the little girl weren’t visibly trembling, Zhang Yu might have thought it was her genuine desire.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Hong’s mood brightened, and she opened her mouth wide. "Mom, can I really live with you?"

"Of course, you can; you’re still a child. If you don’t live with me, could you live alone?"

"Of course, in a few years, Xiao Hong will live alone. You can live next to Brother then, okay?" Being able to sleep on a kang alone, there’s no need for two people to share.

Especially since she was someone with secrets; if she accidentally revealed something while fiddling with stuff, the little girl might unintentionally spill the beans.

With someone else in the room, Zhang Yu couldn’t be at ease and had all sorts of worries.

But still, living alone would be necessary. Zhao Hong initially thought she could continue staying with Zhang Yu but was surprised when she was told she could sleep alone in a few years.

Zhao Hong wanted to say, after all, she’s just a child, even in a few years, she’d still be a child, and she’d be worried about living alone.

But hearing Zhang Yu say that if she lived independently, she could stay next to Zhao Lei’s room cheered the little girl up immensely.

Her smile was radiant, completely dispelling her earlier gloom, "Great, Mom, I have no objections."

"Brother, now that Mom is living alone and might be scared, I’ll stay with her for now." Zhao Hong would never admit she was a coward.

Zhang Yu held back a smile, not wanting the little girl to hear and feel ridiculed. Otherwise, she’d be quite unhappy.

"Yes, yes, I might be scared. Xiao Hong is indeed wonderful," Zhang Yu praised Zhao Hong in various ways.

At the recycling center, Zhang Yu asked for leave, saying she was planning to go to the community office to discuss renovating their house.

Old Man Wang was in full support upon hearing Zhang Yu’s plan, "Go ahead, I also think it’s a good idea to renovate your house."

He felt that although renovating the house would cost a lot, at least when Zhao Lei gets married, they wouldn’t need to change it.

"Leave Xiao Hong here," Old Man Wang glanced at Zhao Hong, thinking it would be best not to drag a child along.

Old Master Zhao thought that after yesterday, their relationship should have become closer, no longer strangers, and the little girl would probably agree to stay.

"No, no," Zhao Hong insisted on accompanying Zhang Yu, "I, I want to protect Mom."

Zhang Yu also thought it would be nice for the little girl to stay, able to play with other children and read comics.

Already in June, the weather was hot, and there was no need for the little girl to follow her everywhere.

Despite offering all sorts of incentives, the little girl insisted on coming along, choosing staying close over promises of treats.

Seeing her determination, Zhang Yu had no choice but to agree to take her along to the community office.

Watching the little girl’s determination, Old Man Wang could only advise Zhang Yu, "Be careful on the road, don’t rush."

Zhang Yu nodded, "Alright, Old Man Wang, I’ll be back soon."

Once at the community office, Zhang Yu realized she didn’t know who to approach about the renovation.

After thinking it over, Zhang Yu decided to go straight to the community director.

The community director was momentarily surprised to see Zhang Yu arriving with a child, "Hello."

Zhang Yu introduced herself, "I want to remodel my house. We have two kids, and when they grow up and get married, there won’t be enough space."

Zhang Yu wasn’t familiar with the process of house remodeling nowadays, but she thought explaining why they wanted to renovate might increase their chances.