Episode 9 recap: # Principal Lü's Son Leaves Home for Over 20 Years
In this episode, discussions are underway regarding voluntary lease termination, and Old Jin and the others are debating whether to participate. Principal Lü, who has lived in the old neighborhood for many years, is reluctant to leave.While delivering food in the community, Lü Jie accidentally bumped into Brother Xiao's car. Lü Jie quickly offered to pay for the damage, but Brother Xiao just walked away without saying much. Seeing his father approaching, Lü Jie hurriedly left.
The community members gathered to discuss the voluntary lease termination process. They explained that it is based on a voluntary principle, meaning those who choose to apply for termination will receive compensation and new housing, facilitating better development of the old town.
Principal Lü noticed that the old house belonging to the Wu family had been transformed into a store and went over to inquire about their products. Mr. Wu mentioned they primarily sell smart devices, highlighting a smart dog that can chat and even call people "dad." He jokingly offered to give one to Principal Lü to try out.
Feeling a bit annoyed with the situation, Principal Lü returned home and decided to give the smart dog to Brother Chen. Mr. Wu heard about this and was upset, reprimanding Mr. Wu for bringing up Lü Jie, who had been gone for over 20 years and had lost all contact. Mr. Wu awkwardly replied that he had forgotten.
Xia Mei Zhen approached Principal Lü to persuade him to agree to the voluntary lease termination. When Principal Lü learned that all stakeholders needed to sign, he worried that if Lü Jie didn’t come back, he wouldn’t be able to sign. Xia Mei Zhen was unsure how to respond and said she would check back with him on this unique situation.
A neighbor mentioned that Lü Jie had returned, suggesting that Brother Chen might know more. Brother Chen and the others decided to order delivery specifically for Lü Jie, who arrived to find them all excited and eager to share the meal of his favorite dishes.
While eating, Brother Chen brought up the housing situation and asked Lü Jie if he had returned because of the lease termination. Lü Jie was visibly upset and left abruptly, prompting Jia Ni to wonder what Brother Chen was thinking.
Meanwhile, Section Chief Yang sought out Zheng Xiang Yang, informing him that Section Chief Jiang from the Garden Community had been reassigned and wanted to transfer Zheng. Yang described Zheng as gentle and well-liked by the elderly women in the area, but Zheng was not interested in the move.
Yang suggested Zheng first go to Huairou for training and then discuss further after he returned. Principal Lü had just learned how to order takeout when he received a delivery—turns out Lü Jie secretly sent over some buns. Xia Mei Zhen and the others encouraged Brother Chen to help out.
Jiang Chuan proposed they use a numbers strategy by having everyone order takeout, ensuring that Lü Jie would be the one to deliver it. However, Lü Jie didn’t show up, leaving Principal Lü disappointed. Xia Mei Zhen suggested they order something urgent to see if Lü Jie would respond.
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