The Reborn Sidekick Rejected The Male Lead-Chapter 441: Extra One

"Jingqiu, our three communities here are going to be demolished, when will you come back? The last time you came was for your second cousin’s wedding. It has been so long. Don’t you miss us?"

"We’ll be back soon, my husband Nanzhou has been transferred to the West City Research Institute."

"Really? You’re finally coming back. We’re looking forward to it."

"Wait for it then."

After hanging up with Luo Xinyue, Lu Jingqiu shared the good news with her dad.

Her dad was retiring in two years and had mentioned following them to help take care of the children.

Their son Xiao Cheng was already eight this year, and Man Man was three.

This time returning, the children could attend kindergarten in West City.

She went from being an outstanding high school teacher to a cadre in the propaganda department of Guan Mountain Machinery Factory after moving to Yi County.

The job was pretty relaxed, allowing at least some time for the children.

Without Aunt Zhang and grandpa here, they were both rather frantic taking care of the kids, grateful for the factory nanny who looked after them during the day.

All the while, their Jiang Zhiman was now over two years old.

Half a month after her call with Luo Xinyue, their family of four arrived in West City.

In recent years, apart from frequently visiting Capital City, they seldom returned to this side of town.

It felt like the street had changed a lot after being away for a few years.

There were many more high-rise buildings and storefronts.

Once the Lu family got home, they invited some friends over to visit.

"Everyone, our family is back this time and might settle down here for good."

Luo Xinyue said, "You must settle down, the community knew you were coming back and immediately went to the higher-ups to ask for your transfer order, you can’t escape this time."

Xue Jianian laughed, "After all the moving around, it’s still the old place."

Luo Xinyue said, "Exactly, now Deputy Editor Yang has become the editor. Editor Ban is the deputy chief editor, and Zhang Miao is the team leader. In our editorial department, I’m the only one left."

"What about Yang Bo?"

"That guy, he went off to start his own business, doing exterior wall design, he’s making good money."

"He is quite the expert in that field."

Luo Xinyue said, "Ah, all of you are doing well, Yang Bo has his own company now, Niannian has her own wholesale department, and Jingqiu, you’re recognized as a children’s illustrator. It’s just me, still a junior editor."

Lu Jingqiu laughed, "Come off it, I heard that the autobiography illustrations you worked on are very popular with young people nowadays, they even won awards, and here you are pretending with me."

Luo Xinyue said, "That was a fluke, who would have thought what wasn’t expected to do well would become so popular. Because of it, that author was reluctant at the time, but now he’s over the moon about it. He’s even planning to write a sequel and asked me to do the illustrations. I’m considering it."

Xue Jianian said, "What’s there to consider? Just agree."

"Niannian, are you busy with the market?"

"It’s okay, I just have to wake up early, all the wholesale for vegetables and fruits starts at dawn. I’m free after noon. Now I don’t even have time to look after the kids. They’ve been staying with my parents for a long time."

"So they are with Professor Shi, that’s good, he’s better at educating children than us."

"Indeed, I don’t have to worry about their studies. But I miss them. Now it’s better, we’ll be moving because of the demolition. I’m planning to find a place closer to my parents."

Manman, who had been busy in the kitchen, came out and, upon hearing Xue Jianian’s words, also thought about the relocation. She approached Lu Jingqiu and said, "Sis, let’s live closer when we move, so we can visit each other more often once godfather retires in two years."

Lu Jingqiu said, "The institute has assigned us a house."

Luo Xinyue said, "Shang Ze’s family also got a house, we’ll probably move there after the demolition here."

Xue Jianian said, "How long will it take to finish building this house?"

Shen Manman said, "Who knows. Sister-in-law Niannian, where are you planning to move to?"

"My godfather’s school just finished building a residential compound last year, complete with a few rows of detached villas. I got my dad to secure two spots for us.

We’re buying two adjoining units. We’re planning to move there, and my grandparents will also come to stay, so both families can live together. This way, I can also see my son. The university residential compound has quota for primary and junior high key schools, and my mom said the kids should go to school there."

Lu Jingqiu said, "That’s pretty good too, since you have a car. It’s a quick drive to the farmers’ market every day."

"Yeah."

The conversation here revolved around houses and children, while the men were discussing recent developments.

Wei Jincheng and the second cousin had recently acquired a piece of land through Shang Ze. In the past two years, real estate has really been making money, so they were thinking of opening up a high-end small community in West City.

As Wei Jincheng talked, he turned his head and asked Lu Jingqiu, "Jingqiu, isn’t one of your classmates into architectural design? I have a place where I want to build some commercial housing. Help me introduce her, see if she’s interested. The pay won’t be low."

"Sure, I’ll give her a call in the next few days."

"Okay."

"When are you going to start building that house?"

"We’ve got the land and the funds too. As long as everything is in place, we can start construction this year."

"That fast, huh?"

"What matters now is who can do it faster."

Yes, commercial housing has shot up rapidly these past two years, and it’s a profitable time.

Xue Jianian pursed her lips and said, "I’m very eager for him to get busy now. Busy making money means less time to flirt with young girls. I’ve given the storefront to my younger aunt, and now I’m in charge of the farmers’ market business. I’m keeping an eye on him when I can."

Lu Jingqiu was surprised and thought to herself: Could it be that Wei Jincheng has been unfaithful again?

While she was taken aback, Wei Jincheng beside her started complaining, "Oh, wife, I’m not in the least bit interested in that. There are a lot of girls at the factory, and seeing me, their dashing factory manager, I can’t control them. But I guarantee you, I’ve never bothered with them. It’s to avoid situations like these that I, so young, have already started growing a beard."

Wei Jincheng’s words made all the women laugh; they all thought his goatee was quite funny.

Lu Jingqiu whispered, "Is your Old Wei being unfaithful?"

Xue Jianian said, "He wouldn’t dare, it’s just that... some women... are shameless."

Luo Xinyue laughed and said, "I’d say, with the determination your Old Wei shows by growing that beard, you should be reassured."

"What do I have to worry about, with my grandparents at the factory, who would dare?"

"How’s Grandpa Xue and Grandma Xue’s health?"

"They’re robust."

"Yeah, I’m planning to have grandpa come live with us too. He always says the water here is good."

Xue Jianian’s eyes narrowed with a smile, "That’d be good; Old Master Cai at my house loves to eat."

"It’s just that the house isn’t big enough, and our research institute isn’t in the city. I need to figure something out."

Luo Xinyue said, "There’s a housing project being built in West District. It should be completed next year. Uncle Lu is retiring in the next couple of years anyway, and you aren’t short on cash. Why not buy two apartments there, then your grandfather and your dad will both have a place to stay."

"Really? I’ll take a look when I have time."

Jiang Nanzhou, who was nearby, laughed and said, "Why buy someone else’s when Old Wei is developing? It’s a matter of just a year or two. I’ll see if there are any rental apartments in our residential building. Let’s rent one first and get grandpa over."

Shen Manman said, "Brother-in-law, help me find one too. I want to live closer to you guys."

"Okay."

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