Siheyuan: I have Lingquan Space and Bistro

Jia Dongxu stood there, his face full of anxiety and helplessness, facing Director Wang who looked cold. Director Wang's brows were tightly furrowed, like two deep ravines, as if carrying the vicissitudes of life and the weight of responsibility. His eyes were firm and sharp, making people dare not look directly at him.

"No, if your mother doesn't accept the reform, she won't know her mistakes!" Director Wang's voice was not loud, but it hit Jia Dongxu's heart like a heavy hammer. He thought to himself: Even if she accepts the reform, she may not know her mistakes! But he didn't dare to say this out loud, so he could only mutter it in his heart.

Jia Dongxu didn't expect Director Wang to refuse directly. He froze in place for a moment, as if he was under a spell. His mouth opened slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but he didn't know where to start. His eyes were full of confusion and helplessness, like a lonely boat lost in the vast ocean, unable to find its direction.

The aunties around were whispering to each other, with all kinds of expressions on their faces. One auntie standing aside laughed, "I didn't expect Director Wang to refuse!" Her smile was filled with a hint of gloating, as if she was watching a wonderful drama. Her eyes were gleaming with gossip, as if she was full of interest in this conflict.

"Director Wang must have known what kind of person Jia Zhang was, so he refused." Another middle-aged woman also spoke up at this time. Her tone was full of confidence, as if she knew Jia Zhang's character very well. There was a trace of disdain on her face, as if she was deeply dissatisfied with Jia Zhang's behavior.

"This time, Jia Zhang is going to suffer." The third aunt stood there and looked at Jia Zhang, her eyes full of gloating. She folded her hands in front of her chest, raised her chin slightly, and looked like she was watching a good show. The corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a barely perceptible smile, as if she was waiting for Jia Zhang's tragic end.

When Jia Zhang heard these words, she was so angry! Her face turned red, like a ripe apple. Her eyes were wide open, as if they were about to spit fire. "I haven't done anything to harm the world??? Why are you biting me to death!!!" She roared in her heart. She clenched her hands into fists, her nails digging deep into her palms, but she didn't feel any pain. Her body trembled slightly, as if she was suppressing the anger in her heart.

"There are too many people working in the reform farm who are older than you." Director Wang looked at Jia Zhang coldly, without a trace of sympathy in his eyes. "They can all work in the reform farm, but you, Jia Zhang, can't?" His voice was cold and stern, making people shudder.

Jia Zhang didn't know how to refute for a moment. She moved her lips but couldn't make any sound. Her eyes were full of grievance and unwillingness, as if she had been wronged. She was full of doubts in her heart. Why did others not go to the reform farm, but she had to go? She felt that she was very unlucky. Why did Director Wang target her?

"I............" Jia Zhang's voice was as weak as the buzzing of a mosquito. Her eyes were full of helplessness, and she didn't know what to do. Her heart was filled with fear. She was afraid of going to the reform farm, afraid of the hard life there, and afraid that she would not be able to bear it.

"Director Wang, my mother and I are required to go to the farm to reform it." Jia Dongxu's voice was trembling, and his eyes were full of despair. "What about my wife?" He turned his eyes to Director Wang, hoping to get an answer from him.

Director Wang spoke again: "There are so many people in the yard, they will help you look after your wife." His tone was flat, as if he was talking about something insignificant. There was no ripple in his eyes, and he seemed to be indifferent to Jia Dongxu's worries.

Everyone nodded. "Jia Dongxu, just go ahead. We will keep an eye on your wife." Auntie No. 3 spoke first. There was a hint of hypocrisy in her voice, making it hard to tell what she really thought. There was a calculating light in her eyes, as if she was thinking about what benefit she could get from it.

"That's right, don't worry, if your family needs any help, we will help." Everyone followed suit. Although they promised well, they would not help if there was really something. They had a fake smile on their faces, as if they were comforting Jia Dongxu. In their hearts, they were thinking about their own affairs, and they didn't want to cause trouble for themselves.