Chapter 82

With a侥幸 heart thinking he might be able to sneak in, Leon came to the front of Happiness Apartment for the second time.

After taking a look at the position of his sixth-floor home, he first took a deep breath, then tightly gripped the Holy Spirit Pendant on his chest and tiptoed into the apartment’s foyer.

However, whether it was because they had already gone to sleep or the effect of the badge was offset, Leon passed through the first floor of the apartment foyer and even entered the stairwell without seeing the burly grandpa with scissors appear, nor did he see the Administrator Matron.

So… can I go home?

Overjoyed, Leon immediately quickened his pace and directly stomped upstairs. Just as he raised his hand to knock on the door, the door was pulled open from the inside, just like countless times in the past three years, before he could even knock.

“Big Brother?”

Looking at Leon standing outside the door with a smile, seemingly very happy, Anna couldn’t help but ask curiously,

“Didn’t you say you were very busy these two days and wouldn’t be coming back to sleep?”

“Hmm, originally I was indeed very busy, but suddenly I’m not that busy anymore, so I can come back… By the way, I haven’t had dinner yet, is there… uh…”

Looking at the burly grandpa sitting by the dining table nearby, glaring fiercely at him, Leon’s smile froze on his face.

Not… why are you lying in wait?

Seeing Leon staring intently at the burly old man, Anna smiled and explained,

“Uncle John helped us move our luggage this morning since you didn’t have time. In the afternoon, while I was busy tidying up the house, William and Melanie also benefited from his care, and he even helped soothe them to sleep just now.”

“Seeing Uncle John helping our family so much and refusing to accept the hard work fee I paid, I didn’t know how to thank him, so we decided to invite him over for dinner as a thank you.”

“…”

So… you actually invited the ghost yourself?

Speechless, Leon opened his mouth a few times, moved his stiff facial muscles, and barely managed to squeeze out a smile.

“That’s really something to thank him for, uh haha, so… how is Mr. John enjoying his meal?”

“Good.”

After answering Leon’s question succinctly, the old man’s lips slightly curled, revealing a smile that was even stiffer than Leon’s. He then stood up abruptly and reached for the large scissors in the basket beside him.

What the heck!

Just as Leon’s expression changed and he prepared to flee immediately, he heard a loud cough from behind.

“Hmm…”

?!!

Is this… a pincer attack?

Turning around and seeing the familiar face of the Administrator Matron, Leon’s heartbeat skipped a beat. He quickly grabbed the [Holy Spirit Pendant] on his chest, ready to defend himself at any moment.

But the Matron who successfully sneaked up behind him didn’t attack. Instead, she smiled and lifted the large plate in her hand, offering the beef bread roll with crispy surface.

“Young man~ are you starving? Want to try one?”

“Uh… it’s okay… I’m not that hungry…”

“If you’re not hungry, step aside and let the Matron pass… haha, this thing is quite hot.”

“A! Okay!”

Confused, Leon stepped aside to let the Matron carrying the plate pass. After sniffing the aroma left by her side and looking at the burly old man continuously circling the big scissors opposite, he couldn’t help but fall into confusion.

Is this letting me in or not letting me in? Why are your attitudes different?

…

“Big Brother?”

“Didn’t you say you hadn’t eaten dinner? Come and eat quickly!”

“Uh… okay.”

Walking half a circle around the big table and finding a place farthest from the burly old man, Leon sat down. Feeling uncomfortable under the stares, he picked up the knife and fork and reluctantly cut a piece of meat roll, eating it tastelessly.

After observing for a while and discovering the reason for Leon’s awkwardness, Anna couldn’t help but pinch his thigh lightly and said teasingly, “Didn’t you tell me before that although Uncle John looks a bit scary, he’s actually a kind-hearted good person? How come you’ve become so restrained yourself?”

“…”

This isn’t restraint; it’s worrying that this good person might think I don’t look like a good person and grab the scissors to cut me in one go…

“Hehe, men are all like this.”

After looking at Leon’s rather complicated expression, the Matron with white curly hair smiled at him and kindly smoothed things over: “My old man is the same. He actually praised you too, saying that although you work at the Public Security Bureau, you’re a pretty good person. He hopes to get along well with you in the future and try to be closer… Put it down, what are you constantly touching that broken scissors for?”

She slapped the old man’s hand hard, snatched the shiny scissors he had been fondling, and struggled to move the big basket away. Then she shouted at the old man, who looked lost after being deprived of his scissors and was staring at her pitifully,

“One mistake in nothing a chapter a content in 69 book bar to see!”

“Wash your hands! Your scissors are full of dirt. How can you eat after touching the scissors?”

“Oh…”

After being scolded by the Matron, the burly old man’s bear-like back unconsciously bent a little. Reluctantly leaving his seat, he went to the bathroom with a reluctant look, looking back every few steps.

Phew… seems like the Matron has higher status than the Grandpa, so I might be safe…

Watching the pitiful old man washing his hands, Leon sighed in relief, his smile becoming more natural. He sincerely gave the Matron a thumbs-up.

Skilled in handling husband, you’re this! “No no, it’s not like you think, it’s all my old man’s doing.”

Feeling a bit embarrassed, the Matron waved her hand and chuckled,

“Let’s talk about you. I heard from Anna that you’re from the Clearing Bureau of the Public Security Bureau. What does your bureau do every day?”

“This… just some errands, dealing with some troublesome situations and such.”

Looking at Anna beside him, who was also full of curiosity, Leon hesitated for a moment and then said with a troubled expression, “As for the specific work content, it’s not very suitable to talk about during meals… Or let’s chat about your family instead? Mr. John… uh…”

Seeing Leon suddenly stuck, the Matron couldn’t help but be startled and immediately followed his gaze toward the restroom.

Then the Matron was extremely speechless to find that her husband was washing his left hand while making a scissor shape with his right hand, gesturing non-stop to Leon through the glass and making “snip snip” sounds with his mouth.

“Wash your hands properly!”

After yelling at the old man again, the Matron turned back and nodded slightly with an apologetic look, “Unlike me, who is responsible for preventing danger, my old man is more stubborn and doesn’t like… um… you should understand my meaning, right?”

“Uh uh, understood.”

Hearing the Matron’s words, Leon couldn’t help but nod in understanding, roughly knowing what these two were about.

The ability of Happiness Apartment has two parts, one is “Avoid Accidents,” and the other is “Drive Away Evil Things.” It seems they each take charge of half, and the old man is responsible for the “drive away” part, which is why he has been glaring at him all along.

“Hehe, it’s good that you understand.”

After hinting and explaining their situation, the Matron glanced at the confused Anna beside her and continued smiling,

“Kid, the Clearing Bureau is a good place. Although I don’t know much about you guys, I have met people from your Clearing Bureau before.

Hmm… or you could say this way, the reason my old man and I can be where we are now is thanks to the help of your Clearing Bureau~”

(End of Chapter)