The speaker may not mean it, but the listener may take it seriously.

After hearing this, Mrs. Zhu felt even more uneasy.

That night, he took his wife aside to talk about this matter. "Xiaoling is not that kind of person, but people in the compound can't stop imagining things. Today, Xiaoling went to the hotel to look for someone, and when she was seen, rumors spread that Xiaoling couldn't stand loneliness. Wei Ming was embarrassed to say these words directly to Xiaoling, so he told me secretly. Our family knows what kind of person Xiaoling is, so we don't care what others say, but what about after a long time? Do we really not care? This is giving someone with ulterior motives the opportunity to attack Xiaoling."

At first, Mr. Zhu didn't really take his wife's words seriously. After hearing the subsequent analysis, he put down the information in his hand and said, "According to what you said, those who work on business trips outside will lose their marriages at home?"

Mrs. Zhu said, "That's not what I meant. I was just talking about what everyone in the compound is thinking right now."

"I think someone is uneasy. Is the Chang family's girl back? Everything has been fine for the past two years. Why are there rumors when she keeps coming back?"

Old Mrs. Zhu was stumped by the question.

Mr. Zhu picked up the information again and said, "If you really get nervous because of what people say outside, then you've been fooled. We should just sit still and let the wind and rain blow, and eventually they will just stop talking because they are bored."

This is the truth. Having lived to such an old age, Mrs. Zhu naturally understands it. But when it really happens to her, she feels indescribable pain and discomfort in her heart.

After a moment of silence, she asked, "How do you know Chang Ya is back?"

"The Fang family made such a big fuss that I had to be unaware of it. They invited everyone in the compound to dinner, and Old Man Fang also invited me but I didn't go."

Mrs. Zhu finally understood. "You said Fang Yuan has lived here for so many years. Doesn't her husband's family have any objections?"

"That's their business, we don't care."

"When have I ever cared about other people's affairs? I rarely discuss other people's affairs. It's because Chang Ya always keeps an eye on Wei Dong. She didn't stop even when Wei Dong got married. I'm just anxious."

"There's no point in being impatient. Chang Ya is just a grasshopper in autumn. There's no point in jumping around."

Old Mrs. Zhu smiled. No matter what, she felt better after speaking her heart out to her husband.

The Fang family had just finished dinner and Pang Cong was the last one to leave.

Fang Yuan glanced at the two children and went into the house first.

Pang Cong stopped and asked, "Chang Ya, did you tell the rumors in the compound?"

"What's that?"

Pang Cong looked at her and said, "You've been down there for so many years. I thought you had let it go and figured it out. I thought too well. You haven't changed and you're still the same."

The smile on Chang Ya's face froze, and she was still pretending to be confused, "Pang Cong, could you please not be so profound? I don't even know what you are talking about."

"In the past, you dared to do it and take responsibility for it, but now you don't even dare to admit it." Pang Cong smiled, "Forget it, since you don't admit it, just pretend I didn't ask. But I still want to remind you that the Zhu family is different from ordinary people. You should think twice before doing some things. You are not young now. If you are sent down there again, I am afraid you will stay there for the rest of your life."

After saying this, Pang Cong left.

Chang Ya stood there motionless, watching Pang Cong's figure disappear into the night.

When I got home, my aunt had already cleaned up the kitchen and left.

Chang Ya walked over with a smile, "Grandpa, do you want to tell me something?"

Grandpa Fang looked at his granddaughter and sighed, "You've been working down there for the past few years. Have you figured it out?"

"I've come to understand. I was too willful in the past and did a lot of ignorant things, which caused you a lot of trouble."

"I don't think you understand." Mr. Fang said, "You were not here during the meal. Do you know what the people in the compound said to me?"

Chang Ya’s smile froze on her face.

"It seems that you know, and it was you who did it." asked Mr. Fang.

Chang Ya pursed her lips.

Fang Yuan came down from upstairs, "Pang Cong privately told your grandmother that he saw Ji Ling entering the hotel when he came back to pick you up."

The matter could no longer be concealed, Chang Ya lowered her head.

"Chang Ya, there are no outsiders here today. Please tell me what you really think in front of us. You are 27 years old this year, and you are already an old girl. Your grandfather and I planned to arrange a blind date for you when you come back for the first time, but how can we feel at ease with you like this now?" Fang Yuan sighed and sat down next to her daughter. "Your Aunt Kong and I work together, and our relationship has become distant in the past two years because of your matter. You are my daughter, and no matter how wrong you are, I will side with you. But your mother cannot protect you forever."

"Mom." Chang Ya's face turned pale. "I didn't intend to do anything. I just saw it today and told Kang Lili about it. I didn't expect her to spread it."

"Kang Lili?" Fang Yuan snorted coldly, "The Kang family went to the Zhu family to bully Ji Ling before, what happened later? In the past few years, they have been hiding their tails in the compound. Kang Xiaohua also got married. His partner is his colleague. He has become honest now. I am afraid that the Kang family hates Ji Ling because of this. You have been used."

Seeing that his daughter was still making excuses for his granddaughter, Mr. Fang looked angry, so he just ignored it and got up and went back to the bedroom.

Fang Yuan pursed her lips. Her daughter had been working there for several years and she had not had a single day of good rest. Now that she was back, she couldn't let her daughter suffer any more injustices.

The next day, Fang Yuan told Kong Siya about Kang Lili in the hospital. "Chang Ya is also a talkative person. They haven't seen each other for a long time. Kang Lili mentioned your daughter-in-law, so Chang Ya said something. Who knew that the news would spread throughout the compound? I scolded her yesterday and told her to have less contact with Kang Lili in the future."

Kong Siya listened to Fang Yuan's words half-seriously and half-falsely, "It's nothing, don't take it to heart. Excellent people are always talked about behind their backs. Xiaoling doesn't care either. Go back and tell Changya not to think too much."

Fang Yuan breathed a sigh of relief. "Chang Ya has gained more experience in training down there this time. She will return to the hospital this year. I just hope this child won't let me down."

The hospital happened to have a promotion in one of its departments, and Fang Yuan also hoped that his daughter could get a part-time position.

Kong Siya pretended not to understand what she said. She just praised Chang Ya and did not say that she would see what happened.

Kong Siya is the dean of the hospital. If she just asks, her daughter can become the head of the department. However, Kong Siya refused to give in, and Fang Yuan had no choice.

Three days later, the hospital began to adjust shifts and holidays, and Chang Ya was assigned to the obstetrics and gynecology department, where she was just an ordinary doctor.

Fang Yuan's hopes were dashed and he felt resentful towards Kong Siya.

As for Ji Ling, the work at hand also came to an end. She took the people in the department to collect their benefits and went home for the New Year holiday. She returned to work on the fifth day after the New Year.