The Canary that couldn't escape
Chapter 285 - 286 Hard Job Seeking 2

Chapter 285: Chapter 286 Hard Job Seeking 2

Mo Ran revealed a hint of a smile, "I’ve been out dealing with some stuff recently. Auntie Zhang, how have you been lately?"

Auntie Zhang immediately let out a sigh, "Good? How could it be good? Don’t you know? This neighborhood is going to be demolished soon."

"Demolished?" Mo Ran was shocked, "Why would they demolish it?"

"I don’t know which developer took a fancy to this land, but they applied to the higher-ups, and it’s already been approved. In a month, all the residents here have to move out, and this place will be torn down and rebuilt." Auntie Zhang was visibly upset when it came to this matter.

"I’ve lived here for decades, and I just don’t want to leave. If I do, I’ll lose touch with the old neighbors around here. I’m old, and without even a friend to talk to, what’s the point of living! Many of the longtime residents have said they won’t move, and some are even talking about pooling money to hire a lawyer."

Mo Ran quickly tried to console her, "Auntie, don’t be too sad. In a new environment, you’ll meet new neighbors."

Auntie Zhang and Mo Ran both knew that in today’s big cities, everyone lives behind closed doors, and many people don’t even know their own across-the-hall neighbors.

Moving to a new place, whether or not one can make new friends, is still very uncertain.

Auntie Zhang knew she was being comforted, and with a smile, she didn’t bring up the issue again, "By the way, where’s your sister? I haven’t seen her recently either."

"My sister is getting married, so she’s living elsewhere."

"Really? Well, congratulations then! You’re not getting any younger yourself, you should hurry up and find someone too. I know the son of Auntie Li in our neighborhood; he works at a state-owned enterprise and is a pretty decent guy. How about I introduce you to him?" Elderly people always loved gossiping about others’ marital affairs.

Mo Ran chuckled and shook her head, "I’m not considering these things right now. Auntie, I’m going to head up, we’ll chat more another time."

"Alright, off you go." Auntie Zhang smiled and waved her off.

Watching Mo Ran’s leaving figure, she sighed to herself, what a lovely girl, and so kind too. If her son weren’t already married, she would have introduced Mo Ran to him.

Back at home, Mo Ran sat on the sofa, her mood dismal. This place was going to be demolished; where would she move to now?

Suddenly she felt that, in this vast world, there wasn’t a place she could call home.

Mom, Dad, I miss you so much. Can you tell me where should I go? Alone, must I continue to live on with strength?

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Today, there are only two Chapters; tomorrow will be a full explosion. The author needs time to brew, so everyone comes early tomorrow to read.