Reborn in the 80s: The Smart Wife with a Secret Space Chapter 324

When they arrived at the town, Su Jingsong first arranged their accommodations: "Mr. Han, let’s eat first and then head over. Is that okay with you?"

Han Jingchen glanced at the time and, knowing it was not a good time to visit, nodded in agreement.

Throughout the journey, he had been tense, but upon reaching Malan Town, he surprisingly felt calm. He had only one thought now, to see his daughter as soon as possible, but the more eager he was, the more he knew he couldn’t act rashly.

Nevertheless, his mind was distracted during the meal, constantly pondering how to talk to his daughter when he met her.

He asked Su Jingsong to prepare some gifts, and when the time seemed right, he headed to the Zhang Family’s place, well acquainted with the route.

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Meanwhile, Granny Zhang prepared a chilled salad for lunch, boiled some mung bean soup, and made some fried pastries.

When Yu Xinyan and He Jinxuan returned, Grandma Su from next door had already helped with wrapping things up and had gone home.

Granny Zhang saw them returning, carrying meat: "Why buy meat again? In this heat, it won’t keep well; it might go bad before we can eat it."

He Jinxuan laughed and said, "Granny Zhang, I didn’t buy meat; it’s spare ribs. Yanyan loves them. I’ll hang them in the well so we can stew them for dinner."

Granny Zhang was more than satisfied seeing his attentiveness to Xinyan, but still commented, "She’s very greedy; you can’t always spoil her."

He Jinxuan affectionately glanced at the little girl who was smiling at him, "I’m much older than her, so of course, I should pamper her."

What he didn’t say was, if he didn’t pamper her, what if someone else stole her away?

Yu Xinyan giggled and snuggled up to Granny Zhang: "Where’s Grandma Su?"

Granny Zhang was pouring oil into the pot: "She wrapped things up and went home to cook. Once the pastries are fried, you can take a bowl over."

Yu Xinyan nodded: "Alright."

He Jinxuan hung the spare ribs and came over too: "Granny Zhang, how should I do it? You guide me, and I’ll do it."

Granny Zhang put down the oil can: "There’s not much to it; I can handle it alone. You can’t stand the smoke and fumes; go sit under the tree with Xinyan for a while, we’ll be able to eat soon."

However, He Jinxuan didn’t move: "Granny Zhang, please tell me how to make these pastries. I’ll make them for Yanyan later."

Granny Zhang didn’t expect He Jinxuan to say that, so she looked up to confirm.

Yu Xinyan hugged her: "You should tell him. He promised to learn and make them for me later."

Seeing the sincerity in his eyes, Granny Zhang nodded in agreement.

He Jinxuan took out the watermelon left in the well from yesterday, sliced a plate, and handed it to Yu Xinyan: "It’s too hot here; it’s just me and Granny Zhang. Go sit under the tree and have some watermelon while you wait."

Yu Xinyan took the watermelon: "Is that okay?"

He Jinxuan lightly tapped her forehead: "This place is small; you won��t have room here. Quickly go."

Granny Zhang watched their interaction and thought: As the old saying goes, older men are more caring. Seems like it’s true after all.

The future is hard to predict, but it seems now that Xinyan’s choice was a good one.

So Yu Xinyan comfortably sat in the rocking chair under the tree in the yard, eating watermelon and watching the pair of old and young working together, one teaching earnestly and the other learning diligently—a harmonious scene.

Granny Zhang watched He Jinxuan learning intently and glanced at Yu Xinyan, who was foolishly grinning, thinking: That silly girl has good fortune ahead.

Soon the pastries were out of the pot. Yu Xinyan first carried a bowl to the Su Family next door: "Grandma Su, your hard work paid off; I’m bringing a bowl over for your family to taste."

The few little ones in the Su Family looked at the pastries in Yu Xinyan’s hand, drooling but disciplined. The children chimed in unison, "Sister Xinyan, you’re back?"

Yu Xinyan smiled and replied: "Yeah, long time no see."

Su saw her grandson’s hungry looks and didn’t refuse, laughing: "Well, I won’t be polite; if I refused, those kids probably wouldn’t enjoy their lunch."

After exchanging pleasantries with the Su Family, she left their place.

As soon as she entered the yard, He Jinxuan called out to her: "Yanyan, come over; it’s time to eat."