Married to a mechanic, she shocked the world
Chapter 261 - 086: Embarrassing, preparing to move house_1

Chapter 261: 086: Embarrassing, preparing to move house_1

After she said that, Sun Shanshan turned and left.

Grandma Lu made a face at her retreating figure, then turned to Lin Wu, "Xiao Wu, I’m so glad you were here today! If it weren’t for you, who knows how much more trouble I’d have been put through! Ah, it’s truly a case of ’a tiger being bullied by dogs when it lands on flat ground’!"

Although the Lu Family hadn’t fallen into decline, Grandma Lu truly experienced a different slice of life.

This feeling...

If she really were a penniless, down-and-out old lady, if she didn’t know Lin Wu, if Lin Wu hadn’t stood up for her, would she really have had to kneel down to Sun Shanshan?

At that thought, Grandma Lu heaved a sigh.

In a moment, Grandma Lu continued, "Oh, right, Xiao Wu, how come I heard that snotty girl call you ’cousin’ just now?"

Lin Wu nodded slightly, "Mhm, that’s what she calls me."

Hearing that, Grandma Lu’s eyes widened in surprise. She had thought she misheard when Sun Shanshan called Lin Wu ’cousin,’ but it turned out...

It was true.

She hadn’t misheard!

"Your cousin, she..." Grandma Lu suddenly found herself at a loss for words to describe Sun Shanshan, "Why is she like that? If she calls you ’cousin,’ then her mother and your mother must be sisters, right?"

If they were indeed sisters, the difference between them was too stark.

Compared to Lin Wu, Sun Shanshan was not even a match for a clump of mud.

Having lived a life of luxury for so many years, Grandma Lu had only seen such extreme characters on TV.

If one hadn’t experienced it personally, who would believe that in a civilized society, there could be someone like Sun Shanshan?

With a calm demeanor, Lin Wu helped Grandma Lu pick up the scrap from the ground. She initially didn’t want to explain, but after a moment of thought, she said, "Actually, my mom and her mom are not related by blood."

Not related by blood?

"No wonder," Grandma Lu squinted her eyes, "No wonder she doesn’t seem like a good person."

When the two reached the door and saw Grandma Lu’s tricycle, Lin Wu asked curiously, "Do you collect scrap here?"

"Yes," Grandma Lu nodded, "I figured just picking up scrap wasn’t enough, so I thought I’d collect and pick at the same time."

Lin Wu frowned slightly, "What about your family?"

How could they be at ease letting an elderly person, well past their prime, still go out to earn money to support the family?

Speaking of this matter, Grandma Lu sighed, "I had a daughter, but she passed away a long time ago, my grandson is a mechanic and doesn’t earn much, my son and daughter-in-law are busy with their own jobs, and my grandsons and granddaughters work out of town. Although I’m old, I’m in good health. I don’t want to be a burden on them or become their responsibility."

It’s not easy for the old lady.

Lin Wu gently hugged Grandma Lu, "Grandma Jin, I live in Peaceful Garden, Building 8, 2nd floor, Room 305. If you encounter any problems while collecting scrap around here, you can call me or contact me on WeChat."

In that instant, Grandma Lu’s eyes reddened, becoming slightly moist, "Thank you, Xiao Wu."

Over the years, she had been pampered and respected, and wherever she went, everyone would respectfully call her ’Grandma,’ even strangers, seeing her dressed well, would call her ’Grandma.’

But once she had shed the designer clothing, everything changed.

Only Lin Wu remained the same, still so kind.

As a neighbor passed by, they saw Lin Wu standing with Grandma Lu and greeted her with a smile, "Xiao Wu is back. Is this a relative of yours?"

Lin Wu didn’t deny it and smiled, "Yes, this is Grandma Jin."

Hearing this response, Grandma Lu looked at Lin Wu.

From her angle, she could just make out Lin Wu’s side profile, the sunlight shining on her face like a delicately carved piece of jade, with every feature clear and elegant as if drawn, holding all the spirited charm unique to seventeen or eighteen years old.

Just then, Grandma Lu suddenly felt a turmoil in her stomach, oh no.

Diarrhea!

Grandma Lu turned to Lin Wu, "Xiao Wu, can you watch the stand for me? I suddenly have a stomachache and want to use the restroom."

There was a public toilet nearby, a run to it would take less than a minute.

Lin Wu nodded slightly, "Okay."

After taking a few steps, Grandma Lu turned back, instructing, "Xiao Wu, the cardboard boxes are 0.5 yuan per jin, plastic bottles 0.3 yuan per jin, and cans 0.1 yuan each."

"Got it."

Grandma Lu, holding her stomach and looking slightly worried, asked, "Do you know how to use the scale?"

It wasn’t an electronic scale but the old-fashioned kind with scale weights. She was somewhat concerned Lin Wu might not know how to use it.

Lin Wu’s eyes smiled, "Don’t worry, I know how."

Only then did Grandma Lu run confidently towards the direction of the public toilet.