Because of the vigilance, the Gu family was quiet for a while, even Dongdong and Jiangjiang also sensed that the atmosphere was not right. As for Teacher Sun, after learning about the cause and effect of the matter, he completely gave up on Ding Xiaoxiao.

  Moreover, she felt that because of her own reasons, she had become a burden to Anan and the others.

  An An didn't know what Teacher Sun was thinking, but she could see that for the past few days, Teacher Sun had been wanting to say something but held back. An An said calmly, "Teacher Sun, this has nothing to do with you, don't blame yourself."

  Teacher Sun sighed bitterly, "But Xiao also got involved." How could there be no relationship? She thought of Xiao's purpose in returning to this house and felt a chill run down her spine. This was not a daughter, but an archenemy.

  It's better to stop when it's enough. Some things, saying them once or twice is fine, but if you say too much, they lose their meaning. The key is that Teacher Sun needs to understand for himself.

  On the second day, Lu Yan found the owner of this vehicle, named Fan Liu. When Lu Yan received the news, his eyes flickered slightly, "Fan Liu?", if he and Fan Qi really had no connection, he wouldn't believe it.

  Lu Yan sighed, thinking that after all, he had implicated An An. If they had followed the lead of Fan Qi at the beginning and continued to investigate, there wouldn't have been any fish slipping through the net.

  Lu Yan hesitated for a moment after receiving the news, but still greeted An An. When An An heard that the person behind her was related to Fan Qi, she let out a light breath and felt a sense of relief. She said who would have an irreconcilable feud with her, not mentioning the target being her, and also wanting to make their family split apart. It's likely that Fan Liu is the former, Gu Wanwan is the latter, and Ding Xiaoxiao is just a cannon fodder in between.

  An an murmured, "Fan Liu!", if Fan Liu was the mastermind behind everything, it would all make sense. Calculating back, her past dealings with Fan Qi were just from when she had first crossed over and hadn't been there for long, going to Shan Aozi and running into Fan Qi.

  In fact, as for An An, she doesn't regret her actions at the time. If she hadn't taken the initiative to attack first, it's possible that the person lying on the ground now would be her instead. However, with Fan Liu coming to avenge his brother now, this...

  An'an was fearless, but she didn't want to be stared at from behind. She asked, "Have you found their residence?"

  Lu Yan's voice sank, "Found it, but we were a beat too slow. By the time we got there, they had already left." So, in the end, one step too late.

  An'an didn't disappoint her, she smiled and said, "I heard that Grandma is going to have a birthday in a few days?", this wasn't something An'an made up, but rather something she had heard from Teacher Sun, who along with Grandma, had gotten along well since the past.

  This year is Grandma's 70th birthday, it should be done well, they have this custom here, when the elderly at home reach their birthday in a whole year, they need to make a big deal, the older people are, the more they like lively times.

  Lu Yan raised an eyebrow, "What did you say?"

  An nodded slightly, "It can be used." Although she didn't elaborate, Lu Yan understood the meaning behind it.

  Gu Weiqiang and Teacher Sun pushed open the door and came in, Gu Weiqiang echoed, "Ah! Your proposal is great, last month I was still talking to your mother, saying that the old lady's birthday is coming up, after being wronged by the old lady for so many years, this year we'll have a lively celebration, let's make it a good one for the old lady and make her happy."

  An An didn't know how to bring it up with her parents. After all, her motives were not pure. On the one hand, she wanted to hold a grand birthday celebration for Grandma, but on the other hand, she also wanted to lure out Ding Xiao Xiao and the person behind her, as this was a good opportunity.

  An An looked at Teacher Sun, "Mom! What do you think? But it's possible that Grandma will be dragged into this." This was the last thing An An wanted to see, but it couldn't be denied that it was also the best way to bring out Ding Xiao Xiao.

  It's just a matter of gains and losses.

  Grandma hadn't even answered yet, when Grandma came out of the house. She smiled kindly, "Let's do it! Xiao should come back." They all thought they had fooled her well, but in fact, Grandma was actually very clear-headed inside. When Xiao said she went out to buy sugar to eat, she was just deceiving her.

  Even Grandma knew that Xiao's return was for a real purpose. It would be fake to say it didn't hurt, but oh! People, where will they always have smooth sailing in life? If you've done something wrong, you should pay the price, and Xiao is no exception.

  An's throat was choked with emotion, "Grandma, aren't you angry with me?" After all, her motives were not pure. Although they would guarantee Grandma's safety, it was still Grandma's birthday, a joyful and auspicious occasion, yet in the end, they had to lure Grandma's own granddaughter Ding Xiaoxiao into a trap. No matter which old person's heart wouldn't feel uncomfortable about doing such an inauspicious thing, let alone to their own granddaughter.

  Grandma's face was kind and her expression was clear, "Alright! Everyone has their own destiny, you just think too much, let go and do it! Grandma knows you're a sensible child!"

  Grandma's first half of her life was upright and honest, but the second half can be said to be lonely and dependent. In the early years, she relied on Ding Xiaoxiao, but later Xiaoxiao left home, and then she relied on Sun teacher with two people. For Grandma, most of the time in the second half was unclear, but fortunately, since Sun teacher and Gu Weiqiang were together, the family became warm and lively, which made Grandma really recover.

  An'an felt a little moved, but more of her wished that Grandma was now mentally unclear, for her sake, it might be better, at least she wouldn't feel heartbroken.

  However, Grandma said everything to this point, and she let go of her hands, after all, there were so many people supporting her behind her back.

  An'an gave a big hug to Grandma and said with a thick nasal tone, "Thank you!"

  Grandma smiled and said, "An'an ah! You are my granddaughter!", saying thank you would be too polite, Grandma truly regarded An'an as her own granddaughter, just like Teacher Sun treated An'an as her own daughter. Otherwise, when An'an was about to bring out Ding Xiaoxiao, either of them could have been Ding Xiaoxiao's closest relative, casually revealing some information or standing on the opposite side of An'an, but they didn't, instead, from start to finish, Grandma and Teacher Sun stood on their own side.

  It's a lie if you say you're not moved.

  An's calm expression was also noticed by Teacher Sun, who had always thought she had a heroic air about her. When she smiled, her features softened slightly. "Listen to your grandma and let go."

  If there was even a one in ten thousand chance, they would be willing to help Xiao Xiao, but Sun Laoshi and Ah Nai were the type of people who would rather help outsiders than their own family. Even if Xiao Xiao had a tiny bit of right on her side, they would still stand by her, but no, instead everything Xiao Xiao did seemed like something that couldn't be done by a human being.

  After settling the matter, Grandma's birthday was set three days later. Now Anan and his family can stand firm in this neighborhood, except for those two special neighbors, they get along well with everyone else.

  This time the old lady is having a big birthday, and Gu Weiqiang and his family are preparing to make a big deal out of it. The neighbors around them have also taken their positions, and some don't even need to be invited, they will come on their own initiative. After all, Gu Weiqiang is now considered half an official.

  Moreover, Gu Weiqiang is also a capable person who gets along well with his colleagues in the office and has a good relationship with his direct superior, Ding Secretary. Anyone with discerning eyes can see that Gu Weiqiang has won over Ding Secretary's favor. Putting aside Gu Weiqiang's abilities, he is also related to Ding Secretary by blood!

  Grandma was taken back to live with Aunt Ding for two days every now and then, everyone saw it with their own eyes, this relationship is not ordinary! Moreover, Old Master Lang and Secretary Ding were like old friends as soon as they met. When he first came to Taishan County, he could still stay in the small courtyard, but after making some friends, he almost ran to Secretary Ding's house every day, and their relationship was also good.

  It just so happens that Gu Weiqiang's relationship with Lang Lao has become even better! If someone were to ask around carefully, back then it was a case of "timely snowfall"! This is not only kindness but also good fortune.

  Anyone who has a discerning eye can tell that the person living in Lang's small courtyard is no ordinary person. Not to mention Lang Lao Yezi, next to him is also a nationally renowned Chinese medicine doctor Li Lao, who sets up a shed near the courtyard every day to treat patients. This is indeed a remarkable thing, and Li Lao's medical skills are truly exceptional. People around him who have been treated by Li Lao for illnesses that others couldn't cure would give him a thumbs up, with great admiration!

  Not to mention, there is also this young man Lu Yan. If someone with ulterior motives wanted to investigate Lu Yan's background, they would find that this young man doesn't seem ordinary at all. However, despite their efforts, they couldn't gather any information about him, except for one piece of news: he came from the capital city. As for everything else, no one knows anything.

  County head Xu Weibing knew some of Lu Yan's background, but how could he say it out loud and voluntarily give Gu Weiqiang an advantage? After all, Xu Weibing was having a tough time now that Secretary Ding had promoted Gu Weiqiang, which wasn't exactly a vote of confidence in Xu. He was angry and resentful, but the other side hadn't done anything out of line. As a result, Xu Weibing was so frustrated that he lost his appetite every day, but there was nothing he could do about it.

  These people finished speaking, and then there was Gu Weiqiang's iron brother Gu Huazi. Nowadays, Gu Huazi is not simple at all! Since entering the textile factory, he has been mixing like a fish in water. In just half a year, he has mixed to become a prominent figure beside the textile factory director Hu Yuan Chao.

  It's also a coincidence that Hu Yuan Chao had asthma, and when he was patrolling the factory at the time, he suddenly fell ill. It would have been impossible to find a doctor in time, but fortunately Gu Hua Zi was by his side and became his lifesaver. Now, under Li Lao's personal guidance, Gu Hua Zi's medical skills have made rapid progress and are no longer at the mediocre level they were before.

  With this coming and going, Gu Huazi's tongue was quick-witted, sincere and generous to others, with strong abilities, and he won the favor of Hu Yuanlang.

  So Gu's family held a grand birthday party for the old lady, and almost all the influential people in Taoyang County came. This is the influence of the Gu family. Some people eating at the lower seats saw Gu Weiqiang chatting with Ding Secretary, Xu Weibing, Lang Lao Yezi and others, and couldn't help but feel envious, pinching their throat, whispering, "How long has the Gu family been in Taoyang County? They've risen to this level so quickly, it's like they're on a high-speed train!"

  The people sitting at this table are all neighbors of the big yard, and the one who spoke is none other than He Dali. According to the original situation, their family and the Gu family were sworn enemies, but!

  The Gu family is doing well nowadays! She didn't want to come, but her husband Huang Shulin kicked her in the butt and said if she didn't come, he'd beat her. Huang Shulin was a man who understood things clearly - the Gu family had already risen to prominence, and they lived in this big courtyard. If they could get along well with the Gu family from now on, it would be incredibly convenient for them to do business.

  So He Dali came reluctantly, after all, she had already received the gift, and it would be a waste if she didn't come to eat.

  As soon as she finished speaking, Zhang Aiqin on the side let out a snort of laughter and waved her hand in front of her nose, "How come I smell something so sour!", saying this, she glanced sideways at Huang Yaqin who was lowering her head to eat, smiling, "Yaqin ah! Don't know if you regret it or not!"

  At the beginning, Huang Yaqin had taken a liking to Gu Weiqiang first, but at that time, Gu Weiqiang was out of luck. He was first put in prison and then lost his job after being released. Huang Yaqin would often make snide comments about the Gu family being a troubled household with many problems, looking down on them with disdain.

  Huang Yaqin, who was called out, stiffened her body, silently put down her chopsticks, patted her belly, and looked at Teacher Sun, who was standing next to Gu Weiqiang greeting guests. Teacher Sun was wearing a white shirt with a pair of worker's nine-point trousers today, which made her look tall and beautiful. There were also many neighbors around her complimenting her. The jealousy in her eyes was self-evident, sharp, "Aiqin Auntie, do you regret it?"

  Zhang Aiqin spat out a watermelon seed shell and said bluntly, "I regret it! Why shouldn't I? If things had gone a bit further, I would have become relatives with the Gu family." Zhang Aiqin was someone who loved to meddle in other people's business and had a quick tongue, but one thing about her was that she was straightforward and never hid her true thoughts.

  Huang Yaqin did not expect Zhang Aiqin to admit it so readily, she stiffened for a moment, her face looking somewhat unsightly! She took another deep look at Gu Weiqiang, then looked at Anan and the three siblings.

  An'an and Teacher Sun wore mother-and-son outfits today, she also wore a white shirt of the same style, but with a pair of cute seven-point bell-bottom pants underneath. This outfit was brought back from Shanghai, Taoyuan County's department store doesn't sell this style yet, it's really novel.

  I don't know what Lu Yan and An An said, but An An looked up with a shallow smile on her face, her white skin looking delicate and flawless, and when she was with Lu Yan, they were indeed a perfect match.

  An An and Lu Yan are now openly a couple.

  The neighbors in the compound all knew that this young man was quite well-off, often driving over to see Anan, and never once came empty-handed, basically every time bringing big and small packages. In the eyes of these neighbor aunties, Lu Yan was a perfect son-in-law.