266: Warm-hearted Neighbor

Xu Yao can take Lin Meixian back to school to participate in activities.

Gu Jun has no family members.

He is a lonely man. He finally got a wife, but she was lost by him.

Jiang Zhiyan expressed sympathy: "How about you let Jason go? I see him staying in the house all day without any contact with outsiders. This is not a good idea. Why not let him go to school to get some fresh air?"

The school environment is simple and pure, unlike the business environment that is full of intrigue, which is indeed suitable for Jason.

Gu Jun did not object to this proposal.

Before the divorce, Xu Yao sympathized with Jason's situation. Moreover, Xu Yao and Jason both studied painting, so bringing Jason to the event could also create topics for Gu Jun and Xu Yao.

"I'll ask him."

…

Gu Jun had already arranged for someone to accompany Jason to cash the check given by Jiang Zhiyan.

For the first time, Jason had money that he could control on his own. He didn't know how to spend so much money. It was not enough to buy this townhouse, but it was enough for Jason to live a self-sufficient and comfortable life.

Jason had already repaid the money Gu Jun had given him, and he had also paid the rent for the villa he had lived in during that time. Before Jason officially bought the house, he would continue to pay Gu Jun rent at the market price.

After paying the rent, Jason felt more at ease living in this house.

He used to spend most of his time confined to his old room, but now he wanders upstairs and downstairs, tidying up the garden every evening. He doesn't know gardening, but he can learn, even if his movements are a little clumsy. In this process, Jason finds contentment and peace.

Jason has outstanding looks, and he was recognized by a female neighbor after he had been tidying up the flowers and plants in the yard a few times.

This female neighbor is over 50 years old. Everyone calls her Sister Tan. She is one of the earliest owners in this community and is well-known for her warm heart. She is very popular in the community.

Because her daughter gave birth to a child, Sister Tan has been helping to take care of the child at her daughter's house for the past two or three years. After raising her grandson to the age when he was about to go to kindergarten, Sister Tan was finally able to move back to her own home with her husband.

Seeing Jason, Sister Tan's eyes lit up.

"Your family has moved back? I heard from other neighbors that your house has a new owner. I didn't expect you to buy the house back!"

Jason was overwhelmed by Sister Tan's enthusiasm. He nodded vaguely. Sister Tan wanted to ask more questions, but Jason hurried into the house.

Sister Tan curled her lips. She thought that since she had immigrated and then came back, she might not have had a good life abroad.

When Fu Hong lived here before, she didn't interact much with the neighbors. The old neighbors all knew that Fu Hong was very arrogant and not sociable, so the neighbors spread gossip about her behind her back, saying that she was a mistress kept by a rich man in this community.

Ms. Tan shared her experience with Jason in the homeowners’ group chat. Other homeowners then shared a video link of Fu Hong’s interview with the group. The neighbors who saw Jason suddenly realized something:

"No wonder he was able to buy back the villa. It turns out he trained his son to be a great painter!"

If a painting can be sold for eight figures, it can be boasted about no matter which country it is in.

Regardless of whether Fu Hong is the mistress of a rich man, she is indeed capable to have raised her son into this kind of person.

But what does it mean to announce his son’s illness?

Sister Tan originally thought that Jason was impolite, but after watching the video, she remembered that this young man used to be a loner and very silent when he was in school, and now he doesn't like to interact with others. It turns out that he is sick.

Jason is a patient and Sister Tan doesn't want to bother with Jason.

In the video, Fu Hong was still talking about the hard work she put into raising her son to be a painter, and Sister Tan was speechless after hearing it.

"It's so easy to make money as a mistress. I don't even notice how hard it is."

The other owners were gossiping and asked Sister Tan if she had any explosive information, otherwise why was she so sure that Fu Hong was someone else's mistress.

Sister Tan typed in the chat room: "I ran into that man at the mall once. He doesn't come here often, but our houses are adjacent, so even if he doesn't come here often, I'll recognize him! He was shopping with his wife and kids at the mall. I don't know if he recognized me, but he ran away when he saw me..."

Sister Tan had typed a long message but hadn't sent it yet when she saw a young man with outstanding looks walking towards the next door out of the corner of her eye.

Sister Tan was stunned.

This man really looks like Jason, except that he looks a few years older than Jason.

Sister Tan’s mind was full of questions.

Are you Fu Hong’s relative?

Jason has become a famous painter, and relatives are willing to interact with the mother and son, which was not the case before!

The person who looks like Jason is of course Gu Jun.

Gu Jun also saw Sister Tan

A strange neighbor, Gu Jun thought.

As soon as this thought flashed through his mind, Gu Jun suddenly had an idea.

The unfamiliar female neighbor was standing in the garden next door. If anyone knew about Fu Hong's past, it was very likely this female neighbor.

Gu Jun took the initiative to greet Sister Tan: "Hello, I haven't seen you before, what's your name?"

Sister Tan said honestly: "My last name is Tan, and I've always lived next door. I've never seen you before, so you are..."

"My last name is Gu, I'm Jason's older brother, and I'm taking care of him now."

Gu Jun pointed to the house and said, "Jason usually lives here alone. I have my own work and can't come to see him every day. If he has any emergency, could you please give me a call?"

It turns out they are not only relatives, but also brothers?!

Sister Tan was completely shocked.

Fu Hong has lived in this community for many years. Sister Tan is familiar with all of Fu Hong's mistresses but has never seen Gu Jun.

Sister Tan was very eager for gossip, so when Gu Jun left her his contact information, she immediately answered it and also gave Gu Jun her own contact information.

"We're all neighbors. As the saying goes, a close neighbor is worse than a distant relative. I've watched your brother grow up, so if you need anything, it's nothing to just make a phone call. Don't worry, I'll keep your brother in my thoughts."

Sister Tan whispered, "Your brother is the only one living here now. Then who... I mean Fu Hong, isn't she living with you?"

Gu Jun shook his head naturally: "I don't know her well. I bought this house, and currently only Jason lives there."

Sister Tan suddenly understood.

"You and Jason have the same mother and half father!"

Gu Jun nodded.

Sister Tan didn't know what to say.

No wonder I’ve never seen Gu Jun come here before.

Jason should be the son of Fu Hong and her mistress, and Gu Jun is the son of Fu Hong and her previous man. Fu Hong was raised in this community by her mistress, so why would she let her previous child come here?

Sister Tan was embarrassed to ask Gu Jun if he knew about Fu Hong's affairs. It was unreasonable for her to speak ill of her mother in front of her son. Sister Tan made an excuse awkwardly: "Hey, I'm still stewing soup in my room. I won't talk to you for now..."

Looking at Sister Tan's evasive eyes and flustered back, Gu Jun became more and more certain of his guess.

——This female neighbor knows about Fu Hong!