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Chapter 65 I Didn't Offend You
When Qin Yanlin returned to the shop, the children had already gone to school, and there were people buying things in the shop. Deng Xiuzhen was busy as usual.
"Go to work now, we'll talk about it when you get back." After saying this to Qin Yanlin, Deng Xiuzhen went back to her work.
Realizing that it was past work hours, Qin Yanlin agreed and turned to leave.
After seeing Qin Yanlin leave, Chen Xueling secretly glanced at Deng Xiuzhen, thinking about how to get closer to her so that she wouldn't hold a grudge against her.
She was really worried that if Deng Xiuzhen caught a chill, then Director Tian would get back at her.
It would be too easy for a police station chief to take down an ordinary businesswoman like her.
Moreover, she has done many wrong things and said a lot of inflammatory things.
She felt guilty, extremely guilty, so guilty that she was anxious.
She looked and looked, but couldn't find an opportunity to speak. Deng Xiuzhen was always busy, either doing business, organizing goods, or cleaning, and didn't look in her direction at all.
"Xiuzhen!" Yao Huaying ran in and called out affectionately.
Deng Xiuzhen glanced back, said nothing, and turned back to continue wiping the display cases. She didn't want to pay any attention to Yao Huaying.
It's often said that a close neighbor is worse than a distant relative, and that good neighborly relations are essential. But this doesn't apply to neighbors who are not only stupid but also malicious, like Yao Huaying—someone she doesn't want to associate with.
"Hey, Xiuzhen, why aren't you talking to me?" Yao Huaying said, nudging Deng Xiuzhen.
"Why should I pay attention to you?" Deng Xiuzhen said coldly as she turned around.
"Why are you like this? I didn't offend you." Yao Huaying looked aggrieved.
"You didn't offend me? What did you say in front of so many people? Do you know what kind of misunderstanding this will cause? How badly will it ruin my reputation?" Deng Xiuzhen questioned angrily.
"What did I say? I just asked, 'You don't have a husband, so who is the man who often comes over at night?' How did that offend you? I didn't know that was your husband. Besides, we made things clear in the end, so you didn't lose anything."
"You! Fine, you're not wrong, it's my fault, but I don't want to see you, I don't want to go with you, okay? Please leave, alright?" Deng Xiuzhen laughed angrily, she didn't want to argue with this idiot.
"I never expected you to be this kind of person! Who do you think you are that I should be begging to be your friend? Bah! Bah, bah, bah!" Yao Huaying spat all the way back.
Deng Xiuzhen's expression remained unchanged as she continued wiping the counter.
Chen Xueling knew that Deng Xiuzhen was angry because Deng Xiuzhen was wiping the counter with significantly more force.
She felt the opportunity had come.
"Hey, Deng Xiuzhen, are you alright?" Chen Xueling walked over and asked with concern.
"Are you alright? What's wrong?" Deng Xiuzhen turned to look at Chen Xueling. There was no anger, surprise, displeasure, or disgust on her face.
"Oh, that's good." Chen Xueling said, walking back. She didn't dare say more; she knew that people who didn't show their emotions weren't emotionless, but rather good at hiding them. These kinds of people were the most difficult to deal with.
"Thank you!" A sudden thank you from behind startled Chen Xueling. She turned around and saw Deng Xiuzhen smiling at her.
She quickly said, "No need to thank me, no need to thank me. I'm just glad you don't mind. Please forgive me if I've offended you!"
"Okay," Deng Xiuzhen replied simply before turning away to continue her work. She disliked Chen Xueling, even despised her, but she couldn't afford to offend both neighbors at the same time.
She knew that Chen Xueling was different from Yao Huaying. Chen Xueling looked like she had a big mouth, but she was actually very cunning and pure evil.
She's not afraid of offending both of them at the same time, forcing them into a united front against her, but there's no need for it.
But she couldn't let Chen Xueling think she was ignorant or easy to bully. So she only replied with a single word, letting Chen Xueling know that she forgave her this time, but also that she had a temper and shouldn't do such things again, otherwise…
Chen Xueling was stunned for a moment, but just as Deng Xiuzhen had predicted, she understood what Deng Xiuzhen meant: Deng Xiuzhen had forgiven her, and the crisis was over. She breathed a sigh of relief and felt at ease.
When Qin Yanlin returned home that evening, the family didn't discuss Li Qiumei and the others again. After dinner, they shared their daily routines. As usual, Deng Xiuzhen took the children back to Chenjiawan, while Qin Yanlin stayed at the shop.
Time passed by so regularly, and before we knew it, summer vacation had arrived.
With the children on holiday, Deng Xiuzhen remembered something important: Wenjing had graduated from elementary school and would be starting junior high school when school started.
In her previous life, she bought a house on Fengcheng Road, and her child was assigned to the No. 1 Primary School and No. 1 Middle School in the designated school district.
If we buy a house here, my child can attend the Third Primary School, but not the Third Middle School, because the Third Middle School is not a regular middle school. If my child attends a regular middle school, they will probably have to be assigned to the Second Middle School.
The Second Middle School is so far away, and junior high students have to attend morning and evening self-study sessions. It's not only unsafe, but also takes a lot of time to travel, leaving children with very little sleep.
No, Wenjing has to go to No. 1 Middle School!
How can I get into the top high school? It's absolutely impossible without asking for help. But I don't know anyone there, I can't find any connections.
I went out to check on Old Zhao's house, but it was still closed. I really don't know where Old Zhao has been. It's been almost half a year, and he hasn't come back. I can't hear from him at all. I wish I could just give him a call and ask.
Deng Xiuzhen suddenly realized that she really should get a telephone installed.
"Xiuzhen, aren't you busy today?" Zhao Chunyan interrupted Deng Xiuzhen's thoughts.
"No, Teacher Zhao came back earlier than usual today," Deng Xiuzhen replied.
"There aren't many classes these days because of final exams. Hey, what are you thinking about while you're standing here in a daze?" Zhao Chunyan asked as she opened the door.
"It's all about the kids' schooling. My daughter will be starting junior high this fall, and I'm afraid she'll be assigned to the No. 2 Middle School, which is so far away. Sigh, I'm worried."
"You want your child to attend the No. 1 Middle School?" Zhao Chunyan asked, pausing what she was doing.
“Yes, No. 1 Middle School is much closer. But our district isn’t within the designated area for No. 1 Middle School, our child isn’t outstanding, and we don’t know any teachers there. Sigh, it’s tough.” Deng Xiuzhen said with a worried expression.
"I'll ask around tomorrow and see what your child's name is."
"Huh?" Deng Xiuzhen was taken aback. She had only talked to Zhao Chunyan as a friend and confidante and had never thought of troubling her.
“I know a few teachers at No. 1 Middle School. If you tell me your child’s name, they might be able to help.”
"I, I, I really didn't mean that, I—" Deng Xiuzhen was extremely embarrassed and felt incredibly awkward. She genuinely only wanted to confide in her friend about her frustrations and hadn't intended to bother Zhao Chunyan.
This makes it seem like she's playing tricks or schemes.
"If you don't tell me, I'm not going to care anymore," Zhao Chunyan said with a smile.
"Tell me, tell me, my child's name is Wenjing, Qin Wenjing. Could you please ask around for me? If you can get it done, I'll go thank them." Deng Xiuzhen replied quickly.
“We’re neighbors, so let’s help if we can. No need for thanks. I’ll ask around tomorrow and get back to you.” Zhao Chunyan said as she went inside.