Just as Su Yu finished lunch, Old Lady Zhou sneaked into the office to find her.
The old lady mysteriously called Su Yu outside, "Su, now that the matter is settled, listen to my daughter-in-law, are you willing to sell your house?"
Su Yu said, "Yes, otherwise she wouldn't have agreed so easily. It's mainly because I reasoned with her and appealed to her emotions, plus the house was already available, so she had no other reason not to buy it... That house was originally intended for my brother, it's also our Su family's ancestral property. But I'm willing to help your family if I can."
Grandma Zhou was overjoyed. "Su, you're a good girl. Your brother still has you to rely on. Look how pitiful our Tao Tao is!"
Su Yu nodded, "I was thinking about my younger brother too."
Grandma Zhou grabbed her hand and said, "When will you have time to take me to see a house?"
Su Yu hesitated, "It will have to be after get off work this afternoon."
Grandma Zhou smiled and said, "Alright, then after get off work."
She then secretly left, as if afraid that people would find out about her conspiracy with Su Yu.
As soon as she left, Director Zhou, who had been watching from upstairs, came downstairs and bumped into Su Yu, who was about to go upstairs.
He said with a stern face, "Come to my office with me."
Su Yu calmly followed behind.
Once inside the office, Director Zhou asked sternly, "Comrade Su Yu, what did my mother ask you about?"
Su Yu calmly replied, "Director Zhou, it's nothing, just about buying a house. They asked me to go see some houses this afternoon."
Director Zhou stared at her with a stern face, not missing a single expression on her face. "Then you watch, why does my mother suddenly want to buy a house? She's an old lady who doesn't know anything, suddenly wanting to buy a house, that's impossible." He thought about it over and over, still feeling uneasy. He had to find out the whole story.
Su Yu sighed, "That's right, it was my suggestion."
Director Zhou: "..." He admitted it so quickly, before he even made a move.
Su Yu said, "Yesterday I went to tutor Sister Mei's child and heard your family arguing. I asked a question and learned some of the details."
Director Zhou's expression darkened further.
"Director Zhou, you may not understand my feelings. My parents passed away early, and I've been raising my younger siblings alone ever since. I understand the importance of family more than anyone else. I cherish my family and the harmonious atmosphere within it, so I can't stand seeing other families arguing. Yesterday, I originally wanted to invite the old lady over to offer some advice, but I found that she had some concerns and was worried about her eldest grandson. So I suggested leaving her an inheritance, hoping that would put her mind at ease. Director Zhou, as a man, you don't understand the worries of women. Women are naturally protective of their children and also naturally insecure. Aunt Zhou has suffered hardships in the past, so she's even more insecure. How can you expect an old woman from the countryside to live with a city daughter-in-law without feeling wronged and insecure?"
Upon hearing Su Yu's accusation, Director Zhou looked somewhat embarrassed.
Su Yu said frankly, "Director Zhou, whether you believe me or not, I don't intend to involve you in what happened yesterday. It's a private matter, and there's no need to bring it up with the leadership. I was just being helpful on a whim. Even if you misunderstand, Director Zhou, I'm still going to do it. I don't want a family to suffer because of mother-in-law/daughter-in-law conflicts. Whether it's for Aunt Zhou or for Teacher Li, I will support them in this matter."
"..." Director Zhou was somewhat at a loss for words.
Su Yu breathed a sigh of relief. "Director Zhou, you don't need to worry about me doing anything about the house. Teacher Li and I have already agreed. If you're willing, you can give me a few more dollars, and I'll take it. As for deliberately trying to curry favor with leaders, I can't do that. You can check my records over the years yourself; I've never done anything to curry favor with leaders. Everything I've done has been based on my own work ability."
Hearing these words, Director Zhou suddenly felt ashamed. Indeed, from any perspective, this comrade seemed to have no motive.
She should try to please Vice Mayor Qiu instead of trying to please herself.
Of course, if Su Yu knew what he was thinking, she would definitely sigh helplessly. She wanted to curry favor with Mayor Qiu, but unfortunately, she couldn't find an opportunity.
"Su, I was indeed overthinking things just now. I apologize for my words and actions," Director Zhou said solemnly.
Upon hearing this, Su Yu smiled faintly. "Director Zhou, it's nothing. I was prepared for this before I did it. Luckily, I have a leader like you, Director Zhou. Otherwise, after saying these things, I'm afraid I'd have a hard time later on. But fortunately, it proves that as long as you have a clear conscience, you will have nothing to fear."
If she didn't know what kind of person Director Zhou was, she wouldn't have dared to do that.
"A clear conscience is a virtue..." Director Zhou sighed. After so many years as a leader, he realized he wasn't as perceptive as a young woman. She was paranoid and suspicious. She almost hurt a genuinely good comrade. If Su were truly that kind of person, she wouldn't have said those things today.
After serving as a leader for a few years, he started to put on airs with his subordinates.
This is absolutely unacceptable!
"Su, thank you for everything at home."
Su Yu smiled and said, "Director Zhou, please don't say that. I'm just helping Aunt Zhou and Teacher Li. If there's nothing else, I'll go back to work."
Director Zhou nodded. "Go ahead. Do a good job and be a good cadre who serves the people."
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