Chapter 1621: Chapter 1623: Rock and Roll Men and Women
Chiang Xiao felt like she was about to be swamped with a million things to do.
But she still wanted to go home for a bitâher heart was set on visiting her grandmother.
Carrying her bag, she hurried toward home, thinking about how she needed to call her grandparents and Meng Xinian as soon as she got back. However, the moment she walked past Kuang Yunxianâs house, a cacophony of noise hit her ears, leaving them ringing.
Earlier, Kuang Yunxian had told her that as long as he could find the witness to his parentsâ house purchase back in the day and locate the contract, he could reclaim the property. And, heâd already gone ahead and changed the lock on the front door.
But Chiang Xiao hadnât expected the situation to turn out like this.
The front door was wide open. Glancing inside, the yard was packed with people, a deafening rock song blasting from a recorder. A few young men were screaming along at the top of their lungs, their words completely unintelligible.
Several young women were bouncing around nearby, laughing and shouting, with empty beer bottles strewn all over the ground.
All of them were dressed similarly, wearing flared bell-bottom jeans and colorful shirts tied at the waist. Some had oversized coats, sunglasses, and were twisting their bodies to the music.
It could barely be called dancing.
The noise was unbearable.
Chiang Xiaoâs face darkened instantly.
What the hell was Kuang Yunxian up to?
Could it be that after all his effort, heâd still let Kuang Huizhiâs family move in?
It was a little after five in the afternoon now, so at least she could somewhat tolerate the racket. But if it continued into the night, sheâd absolutely explode.
She decided to wait and deal with it later.
Gritting her teeth, Chiang Xiao hurried past their house and went home. After putting her things down, she washed her hair, took a shower, and came out ready to call her grandparents.
âLittle, youâre back?â Chiang Songhai and Ge Liutao had been thinking about her for the past two weeks, waiting for her call.
Though Chiang Xiao had given them advance notice before she left, assuring them sheâd be with Liu Guoying, Principal Fu, and the entire class, they couldnât help but worry since they couldnât contact her directly.
âGrandpa?â
Just as Chiang Xiao was about to speak, a burst of laughter and shrieking erupted next door, followed by a loud thudding sound that drowned out Chiang Songhaiâs voice entirely.
Even Chiang Songhai on the other end of the line could hear it.
âLittle, whatâs going on? Why is it so noisy over there?â
âGrandpa, itâs fine. Iâm back. Itâs just that the neighbors are being too loud.â Chiang Xiao had to shout for him to hear her clearly. âLet me go talk to them real quick. Iâll call you back later.â
âAlright, but donât be hasty. Talk to them nicelyâyouâre neighbors after all. Keep things cordial.â
Chiang Songhaiâs words were already hard for her to hear, as the speakers next door seemed to have gotten even louder.
She hung up and took a deep breath.
Alright. She wouldnât lose her temper. She was a lady. Sheâd simply go over and handle things politely.
Chiang Xiao opened her door and made her way to the house next door.
She caught a whiff of beer even before reaching the entrance.
Just as she moved closer, she saw an older man being shoved out by a group of young men. They pushed him until he stumbled over the threshold and nearly fell.
Chiang Xiao quickly reached out to steady him.
She knew this manâhe lived in a house on the other side of the Kong familyâs property, directly across from hers.
âHey, you lot!â
The man steadied himself and glared angrily at the young men, then glanced back and noticed Chiang Xiao. He let out a long sigh and said to her, âYoung lady, I bet theyâre bothering you, too?â
He knew Chiang Xiao, though only barelyâthey were neighbors but didnât even have a nodding acquaintance. At most, they recognized each other in passing.