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Chapter 59: Decisiveness is Hereditary
As Leon hesitated about moving to Happiness Residence, the baby-faced girl beside him stole glances at his furrowed brows, her tearful eyes reflecting deep thought.
Mr. Leon... truly is a good person.
At such a young age, he started earning money, taking on any dirty or tiring job to support his family. Once he reached the required age, he successfully joined the Police Department, securing a decent job to support his siblings.
Despite always being short on money, during the gas pipeline explosion, he refused compensation without hesitation. Even now, injured by the falling coins, he didn’t ask for compensation but was concerned about finding a school for his siblings.
Moreover, yesterday at the shopping mall, despite wearing a tattered old coat, he only bought clothes for his siblings, not thinking to replace his own...
Gently rubbing her smooth hand and recalling the rough touch of calluses, the baby-faced girl saw a resemblance to someone in Leon. A sense of familiarity and admiration flickered in her eyes.
Aside from lacking precise business acumen, Mr. Leon resembles my father so much.
Both deeply love their families, work tirelessly every day, persevere through hardships, and uphold their principles when faced with temptation... The only downside is that he’s quite young, even younger than me...
...
Decided. Move.
After much deliberation, considering the poor environment near Veteran's Alley with its prison and factories, and the daily ten-kilometer commute for the children, Leon finally decided to move the whole family to Happiness Residence.
As for the old man with the giant shears...
The knitting-loving old lady seems approachable; perhaps she can be reasoned with. Explain that I’m not a bad person and see if she can persuade her husband not to attack.
If that doesn’t work, I’ll use my busy work schedule as an excuse and stay at the Cleansing Bureau for a while. The children’s schooling cannot wait any longer.
If William and Melanie enroll now, with some extra attention from the middle-aged nurse’s husband, they might catch up. Delaying further would mean waiting until next year.
Having made his decision, Leon turned to the distracted baby-faced girl and politely asked:
"Excuse me, I forgot to ask earlier, what’s your name?"
"Ah?"
Snapping out of her thoughts, the baby-faced girl blushed, instinctively covering her swollen eyes, then lowered her head and replied:
"Amy. Just call me Amy."
"Alright, Miss Amy."
Noting the name of this woman who cried every time they met, Leon nodded and said:
"I’ve made my choice. Please help enroll my siblings at Shipbridge Academy. Thank you for your assistance."
"Oh, you’re welcome, it’s... what we should do."
Sneaking a glance at the window to check her appearance, but only seeing a puffy-eyed, unattractive reflection, the baby-faced girl panicked and quickly turned away:
"Um... Mr. Leon, our company happens to have several properties on Shipbridge Street, so why don’t we..."
"Cough, cough... No need for that."
Fearing another offer of a house that would test his already wavering resolve, Leon quickly waved his hand in refusal:
"I’ve been to Shipbridge Street. I know of a nice apartment complex close to Shipbridge Academy. I’ve already decided to move there, so no need to trouble you."
"Ah? Okay..."
Disappointed at not being able to give away the house, the baby-faced girl bit her lip and tentatively asked:
"Um... Mr. Leon, would you mind telling me where you plan to move? Don’t misunderstand..."
Seeing Leon’s surprised look, she hastily waved her hands and explained earnestly:
"I don’t intend to disturb you. It’s just... um... I might be assigned to work at a company near Shipbridge Street and am also looking to rent an apartment. I’m not familiar with the area and don’t know which apartments are good. Hearing you mention a reliable one, I wanted to ask the name of that apartment."
"Ah, I see."
Understanding her explanation, Leon’s eyes flickered with realization, and he smiled and nodded:
"That apartment is called Happiness Residence, located at number 35 Shipbridge Street. It was converted from a privately operated workhouse. There’s a small three-meter-wide garden in front. I visited once before; the residents are all good people, very warm and welcoming... though sometimes overly so..."
Happiness Residence... what a wonderful name... Moving in should bring happiness easily...
Little did the baby-faced girl know that Leon’s idea of warmth involved being chased from the fifth floor to the ground with giant scissors, nearly getting sliced in half.
Memorizing the name and address of Happiness Residence, the baby-faced girl clenched her slightly sweaty palms and nodded repeatedly with a smile:
"Warmth is good. I love lively places and friendly neighbors. Thank you for the recommendation; I’ll go check it out later."
"You’re welcome. I only mentioned the name."
Having a good impression of the baby-faced girl, especially since she had just helped him greatly, and considering her attire suggested she wasn’t short on money and might overlook the older Happiness Residence, Leon added:
"By the way, although the other conditions of that apartment are excellent and the rent is very low, it’s an old building with outdated exterior and interior decor. But rest assured, despite its age, the building is sturdy. The residents and two managers are reliable, making it safe even for a single girl to live there. Missing out would be a real pity."
"Mm-hmm."
Seeing Leon seemingly eager for her to move there too, the baby-faced girl’s eyes lit up slightly, and she happily nodded repeatedly:
"That’s great. If I end up moving there, I’ll definitely thank you properly. Don’t refuse, okay?"
"Haha, alright."
Deciding to become Leon’s neighbor, the baby-faced girl casually glanced at the broom leaning in the corner and the shopping bag peeking out from under the bed, then smiled and bid farewell:
"Mr. Leon, I need to check out the apartment and help enroll your siblings today, so I won’t disturb your rest. See you another time."
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