The younger generation, starting from where the wind blows...

Chapter 352 Helping is a favor, not helping is one's right

"How about this, I'll go next door and talk to Xiaoyu in person. Otherwise, it's not good to keep bothering them to buy tickets. What do you guys think?"

Xia Fenghua made the suggestion.

Lin Kesong and Sun Xiang nodded hurriedly.

Neither of them could have imagined that Xia Fenghua was planning to go to Chu Xiaoyu to inform on them.

Hu Youyu guessed that Xia Fenghua wanted to get everyone away so she could talk to Chu Xiaoyu alone.

However, adhering to the principle of seeing through things but not saying them, Hu Youyu nodded and went back to his room first.

Lin Kesong and Sun Xiang foolishly escorted Xia Fenghua to the door, and only after watching Xia Fenghua knock on the neighbor's gate did they shrink back inside.

Chu Xiaoyu opened the door and was taken aback to see Xia Fenghua standing outside.

"Hey, Fenghua, what's going on here—"

"Brother Xiaoyu, may I come in and talk?"

"of course."

Chu Xiaoyu stepped aside and let Xia Fenghua in.

The two of them went into the courtyard together.

Xia Fenghua first glanced at the rooftop balcony of the neighboring courtyard to make sure Lin Kesong and Sun Xiang weren't eavesdropping up there, then lowered her voice:
"Xiaoyu, actually I called you just now not to buy tickets for my friend, but to buy tickets for Croissant."

what?
Chu Xiaoyu felt her brain wasn't working properly for a moment.

What's going on?
Xia Fenghua recounted the whole story in detail.

Upon learning that Lin Kesong and Sun Xiang were not only going to Shenzhen to watch the New Year's Eve gala themselves, but also planning to trick Sun Xin into going along, Chu Xiaoyu's eyes immediately lit up.

"Fenghua, don't worry, I'll take care of this. You don't need to give me the money for the tickets anymore. Song Xiaoyu can give the extra ticket to Kesong. I've bought tickets for Sun Xiang and Sun Xin."

Xia Fenghua shook her head decisively: "Brother Xiaoyu, if you don't take the money, I'll have to be honest with you, and we won't be able to keep this from Kesong and Sun Xiang."

Chu Xiaoyu slapped his forehead.

"Yes, yes, you've thought of everything... Here's what we'll do: you take their money first, and then return it to them after you come back from watching the New Year's Eve gala. Anyway, I won't take any more money from you."

No sooner had he finished speaking than a series of knocks sounded on the door.

"Who?"

Chu Xiaoyu called out to the outside.

"I!"

Sun Xin's voice came from outside.

Chu Xiaoyu looked surprised and turned to look at Xia Fenghua.

That expression clearly said, "You're the one who called her here."

Xia Fenghua shrugged with regret and apology.

Chu Xiaoyu didn't have time to think anymore and quickly ran over to open the door.

Sun Xin strode in.

Chu Xiaoyu followed behind Sun Xin, constantly giving Xia Fenghua meaningful glances.

Xia Fenghua ignored this and took the initiative to greet Sun Xin.

"Sister Sun Xin, you've arrived."

"Fenghua, is there something you need?"

"It's alright, Fenghua—"

Chu Xiaoyu had barely opened her mouth when Sun Xin rudely interrupted her.

“I didn’t ask you, Fenghua, you tell me.”

Xia Fenghua told Sun Xin everything about Lin Kesong, Sun Xiang's plan, and their discussion with Chu Xiaoyu.

Sun Xin turned pale with anger after hearing this.

Without saying a word, he was about to go next door to find Sun and ask him for clarification.

This time, Chu Xiaoyu reacted quickly and stopped Sun Xin in time.

Xia Fenghua caught up from the front: "Sister Sun Xin, I'm willing to tell you the truth. It's not that I want you to stop Kesong and Sun Xiang... If you go there now, how can I continue to live in the same courtyard with Kesong and Sun Xiang in the future?"

Chu Xiaoyu also chimed in, "That's right. Fenghua kindly told you the truth about this matter. If you go there now, won't that make it difficult for Fenghua to face people? We should think about this carefully."

Sun Xin glared at Chu Xiaoyu with annoyance.

I'll settle the score with you later.

Turning her head, Sun Xin had already put on a calm and composed expression.

"Fenghua, I'm sorry, I acted too impulsively just now. Tell me, what are your thoughts?"

“I think it’s better to guide than to block. Since Sun wants to go to the New Year’s Eve party with his two best friends, simply stopping him will have the opposite effect. I just came from my senior year of high school and I have personally experienced the pressure of studying before the college entrance examination. At this time, what is needed most is the understanding and support of family.”

As soon as Xia Fenghua finished speaking, Chu Xiaoyu's voice rang out.

"Yes, yes, I read in the newspaper that during the senior year of high school, it is especially important to pay attention to mental health, and it is very necessary to relax appropriately."

Before he could finish speaking, Sun Xin looked over with displeasure.

Startled, Chu Xiaoyu immediately shut her mouth.

When facing Xia Fenghua, Sun Xin immediately changed her attitude.

“Sun Xiang and the others want to buy two more tickets, right? Okay, I'll pay for them… Chu Xiaoyu, I don’t have that much money on me right now, I’ll give it to you later.”

This time, Chu Xiaoyu was smarter and didn't say she didn't want the money to his face.

Sun Xin, however, was very meticulous and asked Chu Xiaoyu to buy another ticket.

She would still pay for it, as a way of fulfilling her previous promise to invite Chu Xiaoyu to the New Year's Eve gala a year in advance.

Now Chu Xiaoyu had no way to object.

Although it's a bit embarrassing for Sun Xin to pay for the tickets, as long as we can successfully get Sun Xin to go out, it will be a huge success.

The beginning is always the hardest, and Chu Xiaoyu accepted the loss of face.

After discussing it, the three decided to keep it a secret from Lin Kesong and Sun Xiang to avoid distracting them from their studies.

This was mainly Sun Xin's idea.

Although that brat Sun Xiang deliberately kept it from me, now I'll let her taste what it's like to be kept in the dark.

After leaving Chu Xiaoyu's house, Sun Xin and Xia Fenghua went to the left and right respectively.

Chu Xiaoyu originally wanted to give it to Sun Xin, but was refused.

Fortunately, Chu Xiaoyu was not discouraged. Sun Xin's agreement to let him go to Shenzhen to watch the New Year's Eve gala was a huge victory for him.

He needs to resolve the ticket issue as soon as possible.

Xia Fenghua returned to the Windy Courtyard and had just closed the gate when the door to Room 3 creaked open.

Lin Kesong and Sun Xiang poked their heads out from inside the house.

Worried that she might say something wrong, Xia Fenghua immediately raised her hand and gave the two women an OK sign.

After finishing, he quickly walked into his room.

After entering the room, Xia Fenghua intended to do so quietly so as not to disturb Ma Siyi's studies.

As soon as she closed the door, Ma Siyi put down her pen and turned to look at them.

Xia Fenghua thought Ma Siyi would ask about Lin Kesong and Sun Xiang, but unexpectedly—

"Not long after you left, Wanghe called me."

Xia Fenghua's heart tightened suddenly, but on the surface she continued to pretend to be nonchalant:
"What did he tell you?"

"He bought three tickets to the New Year's Eve party and wanted to invite us to Shenzhen for New Year's Day."

Xia Fenghua knew very well that Xie Wanghe bought three tickets because Ma Siyi would definitely not agree to go if he asked her out alone. She had essentially become Xie Wanghe's "wingman."

Why!

"Serves him right, he bought two extra tickets. Let's see how he gets a refund later!" Xia Fenghua blurted out.

Ma Siyi glanced at Xia Fenghua.

"I asked if I could get a refund for the two extra tickets, but Wanghe said no, he was going to give them away."

"He's so generous. Uncle Tiancheng needs money for treatment, and he doesn't even know how to save a little."

Xia Fenghua muttered something under her breath, but in the end, she still asked Xie Wanghe who he planned to give the tickets to.
"At first he said he was going to give it to Hai Kuo, but after I told him that Hai Kuo already had tickets, he said he would give it to Xing Chi."

"Didn't you tell him that Xingchi had already agreed to cover for someone else on New Year's Day?"

"He said so, so he wants you to persuade Xingchi to accept the vote."

Xia Fenghua immediately retorted indignantly, "Why me? Why didn't he go and talk to Xingchi himself?"

Ma Siyi remained silent, believing that Xia Fenghua certainly knew the reason.

Shao Xingchi and Xie Wanghe had a lot of unpleasantness due to issues related to education and work, and then a series of events occurred after Shao Xingchi discovered the truth about his background, which deepened the rift between them.

Xie Wanghe's initiative to send tickets to Shao Xingchi is actually a signal that he is actively trying to repair their relationship.

Xia Fenghua understood this, and knew she had to help.

Without Ma Siyi needing to persuade her further, Xia Fenghua picked up her phone and dialed... Wang Niulang's number.

"Brother Wang, this is Xia Fenghua... It's like this, I have two extra tickets to the New Year's Eve party. Xingchi just happened to have a girlfriend, so I thought I'd give the tickets to them."

During the phone call, Xia Fenghua did not mention that Xie Wanghe had bought the two tickets.

Otherwise, given Shao Xingchi's strong-willed personality, he would definitely have refused without even thinking.

Xia Fenghua planned to tell Shao Xingchi the truth after watching the concert.

-

Fairfield by Marriott Hotel, underground staff dormitory.

Wang Niulang sat up in bed, holding his phone.

"No problem, I'll cover for Xingchi then—"

Before he could finish speaking, Zhang Guangzheng, who was sitting on the lower bunk opposite him, became anxious.

If Wang Niulang covers for Shao Xingchi, then who will cover for him?

Before Zhang Guangzheng could speak, Wang Niulang raised his hand to stop him, pointing to his phone to indicate that he was still on the phone.

"There's definitely no problem with Xingchi, but it might be a bit difficult with Douzi. She works in the hotel's housekeeping department, while we're in the front office, so it's not easy for us to talk to her. We also don't know if she can get leave from her supervisor."

"But don't worry, I know our hotel's lobby manager. I'll ask her to help Douzi get the leave... Yes, yes, she's the same Manager Yang who helped Xingchi lower his job application requirements before."

"It's alright, Manager Yang is a very nice person. I'll call her and ask. I'll let you know when I have a definite answer."

Just as Wang Niulang was about to put down his phone after hanging up, Zhang Guangzheng's voice rang out impatiently.

"Master, aren't you being too biased?"

Wang Niulang laughed on the spot.

How am I being biased?

"We both took leave to go to Shenzhen to watch the New Year's Eve gala, but I asked you to help me talk to Manager Yang on my behalf, and you—"

Before he could finish speaking, Wang Niulang interrupted him impatiently:
Didn't I go to see Manager Yang?

"Can--"

“But Xingchi didn’t ask me for help, so I offered to help him, and you think I’m being biased.”

Zhang Guangzheng's lips moved, but he hesitated to speak.

Wang Niulang has already said all the lines, so what else can he say?
"Alright, let's talk this out properly. You asked me to see Manager Yang about something, and I'll go see Manager Yang for Xingchi. Do you think that's the same thing?"

Even if they're not the same thing, but—

Zhang Guangzheng had just opened his mouth when Wang Niulang interrupted him again.

“You know it’s not the same thing. You asked me to find Manager Yang so that she would help you deceive people. This has crossed a line. You’re nobody to her, and she doesn’t owe you any favors. Why should she help you?”

“I contacted Manager Yang on behalf of Xingchi to ask for leave for Douzi. Manager Yang has connections with the housekeeping department, so it shouldn’t be difficult for her.”

"One is asking someone to do something against their will, the other is simply a matter of lending a hand. If you were Manager Yang, what would you do?"

Zhang Guangzheng was completely speechless.

Indeed, for Yang Tao, helping is a favor, not helping is her right.

"Master, actually I don't necessarily need Manager Yang's help, it's just that—"

"No, that's fine. Although Manager Yang didn't agree to help you lie this afternoon, she did say that she wouldn't expose your lie in front of others."

Zhang Guangzheng's eyes lit up immediately, overjoyed.

"Really?"

Wang Niulang snorted in annoyance.

"Nonsense, of course it's fake, I was just kidding you."

Zhang Guangzheng was quite clever at this moment, and chuckled foolishly, "Master, I knew it would be right to ask you for help."

"Alright, stop flattering me. Let me be clear: the beginning of one lie means you'll have to use more lies to cover it up later... If your impersonation of the hotel lobby manager gets exposed, the flight attendant might not bother with you, but if she makes a scene at the hotel, you're on your own."

Zhang Guangzheng immediately shook his head like a rattle drum.

"Absolutely not. I will not take advantage of En or her family in any way before I tell En everything."

Wang Niulang chuckled to himself.

Is that because you don't know how?

They clearly don't dare.

He has the desire but not the courage.

Before Zhang Guangzheng could explain further, Wang Niulang had already picked up his phone and dialed Yang Tao's number.

"Wang Rui, is something the matter?"

"Manager Yang, it's like this, you remember that doorman, Shao Xingchi, whom you recommended to the hotel last time, right?"

"What's up with him?"

"We're in love."

"I've already heard about this... Wait, Wang Rui, when did you become so gossipy?"

On the other end of the phone, Yang Tao's tone carried a hint of teasing.

Wang Niulang hurriedly explained, "Manager Yang, don't misunderstand, I'm not gossiping with you. Xingchi has gotten together with a girl and they're planning to go to Shenzhen to watch the New Year's Eve gala. They've already bought the tickets, but now they've encountered a problem."

“Douzi is new here, so it’s not easy for him to ask for leave from the housekeeping department, right?” Yang Tao said the rest of the sentence for Wang Niulang.

"That's right, Xingchi asked me if I had any solutions, so I had no choice but to come to Manager Yang for help again."

"Okay, I'll let the housekeeping department know for Douzi. Is there anything else?"

Wang Niulang originally wanted to explain Zhang Guangzheng's matter to Yang Tao again, but when he heard the "beep beep beep" sound from the other end of the phone, he immediately guessed that Yang Tao was probably chatting with someone on QQ.

Decisively changed his tune:

"If there's nothing else, then I won't disturb Manager Yang's rest any longer."

bedroom.

Yang Tao put down her phone and began typing on the keyboard:
"Wang Niulang just called me, asking me to help Shao Xingchi's girlfriend get a day off, and I agreed... This afternoon he came to talk to me about Zhang Guangzheng's matter. Do you think I should help him?"

(End of this chapter)