After Rebirth, Minor Character Only Wants to Level Up

The house Zhang Linong mentioned as his grandmother’s, there was no trace of his grandmother, as she had already returned to the countryside. This single-story house was bought by Zhang Linong’s father, intending to bring the elderly to the city for retirement, but she couldn’t get used to apartment living. So, on the outskirts of the city, they bought this house. However, after six months, the elderly woman complained about being too lonely and returned home, leaving this house vacant.

"This place hasn’t been lived in for too long. Dongzi and I will clean up a bit. You just sit." Zhang Linong tossed the key onto the kang and pulled Zhao Guodong outside. Once they were in the yard, he whispered a warning, "Don’t ask anything. Do you really want her to remember by looking at her hands?"

Zhao Guodong shook his head, his brows tightly knit, "What kind of situation is this? Normally, Ye Qian’s parents seem quite pleasant. Who would’ve thought they’d behave like this?"

"You don’t know their situation, so don’t talk like that. Enough." Zhang Linong gave him a push, "You can’t even figure out your own situation. Don’t meddle in others’ affairs. Right now, you have two tasks before you. One is to go back to the compound and bring some food over, and the other is to go to the clinic for some medicine and bandages. Which do you want to handle?"

Unhappily, Zhao Guodong turned and walked out, "I’ll go to the compound."

"Come back quickly." Zhang Linong purposely sent Zhao Guodong away, knowing what tasks could really get him out.

When Zhang Linong returned to the room, he saw Ye Ling staring blankly out the window. Through the window, she must have seen them and heard their conversation. With his hands in his pockets, Zhang Linong leaned against the doorframe, glancing upward, "You’re smart, you know you’ll have to go back eventually. I know you’re upset, so stay here for a few days. I’ll send word to your family. Don’t worry, I won’t let them come. Return when you feel ready to face them."

"Thank you." Ye Ling greatly appreciated Zhang Linong’s thoughtfulness.

"You keep saying thank you, it betrays Dongzi’s feelings. He sees you as a good friend." Zhang Linong raised an eyebrow, "And I need to tidy up the place before Dongzi gets back, or he’ll be anxious."

Ye Ling couldn’t thank him again and simply raised her hand, "I can’t help right now."

"If you could help, then I wouldn’t even need to lift a finger." Zhang Linong fetched water outside and brought it in, wringing a cloth to wipe the kang.

He then tossed it onto the kang and went to replace the firewood to heat it.

With Ye Ling settled in, the Ye Family’s compound was eerily quiet, leaving everyone on edge.