Chapter 340: Kindness Mistaken for Malice

Mother He frowned upon hearing her husband’s words: "What girl?"

Mr. He signaled her not to speak: "You’ll know in a moment."

At this point, everyone quieted down and all looked at He Jinxuan.

The second brother, He Jian Country, still held a sliver of hope. He had been planning to visit the Mechanical Factory these days because the deputy director’s niece was looking for a partner. Feeling somewhat anxious, he said, "Third, just say it."

He Jinxuan glanced at everyone: "I am dating someone, and I came back today to let the family know."

Mother He was delighted: "Third, are you serious? Where is the girl from, what does she do?"

Thinking of Xinyan, He Jinxuan smiled: "Her name is Xinyan."

Seeing her third son not continue, Mother He asked eagerly: "Is she also from your Mechanical Factory? What does she do?"

He Jinxuan cleared his throat lightly: "She just finished taking the college entrance exam this year."

As soon as he said this, the room fell silent, each person lost in their own thoughts.

Mother He frowned slightly: "Does she still need to go to school?"

Ye Silai interjected at this point: "Sister Xinyan is very good at studying, she even won first place in the provincial and municipal math competitions before. Sister Xinyan applied to a university in the Capital."

Mother He’s frown deepened as she looked at her third son: "Jinxuan, isn’t this girl a bit too young? If she goes to school, when can you two get married?"

At this time, Second Sister-in-law He spoke up: "Jinxuan, not that I’m saying this, but your relationship is probably not simple. She’s going to university and agreed to date you, maybe it’s intentional."

He Jinxuan’s face darkened: "Sister-in-law, choose your words carefully. My partner is not as devious as you think."

Mr. He spoke up then: "Where’s her family from?"

He Jinxuan thought it over repeatedly, realizing that some things couldn’t be kept a secret. Better to prevent them from getting news elsewhere and stirring up unnecessary trouble, so he recounted Xinyan’s story in full, except deliberately leaving out the matter of recognizing relatives, wanting to see the family’s reaction.

Second Sister-in-law He delightedly added: "I said so, didn’t I? Her being alone must be trying to cling to you. Once she’s done with university, she’ll surely kick you to the curb after using you."

Mr. He, also somewhat worried, was about to say something when Ye Silai interjected: "You’re talking nonsense, Sister Xinyan isn’t like that at all. Last time she competed in a math competition and won a 750 yuan prize, Sister Xinyan is not the kind of woman you’re describing."

He Jinxuan’s face also darkened: "We’ve split the family. Out of respect, I came back to tell you I’m in a relationship. As for what kind of person my partner is, that’s not for Second Sister-in-law to worry about."

Gao Yumei, seeing her brother-in-law directly show his displeasure, wasn’t happy: "I’m just worried you might be deceived. You’re already looking after two nephews, making it hard to find someone. If this girl holds you back for a few more years, you’ll be single forever."

He Jinxuan looked towards Mr. He seated at the head: "Dad, Mom, my partner is going to university at the end of next month. I came back early to inform you, so you’d be mentally prepared. Before school starts, I want to bring her home for you to meet.

As for her character, you’ll know when you meet her. She’s definitely not superficial."

Second Sister-in-law He was irritated upon hearing this: "He Jinxuan, what do you mean by that?"

He Jinxuan didn’t even look at her: "I mean what I said. I’m responsible for my own affairs. Second Sister-in-law should mind her own business since we’ve split the family."

Second Sister-in-law He felt embarrassed: "Well-intentioned advice taken as being meddlesome."

He Jian Country, seeing Third Brother’s attitude, knew what he hoped for probably wouldn’t happen, and sighed inwardly, realizing he needed to find another way.

Mr. He, listening to his third son’s words, understood his intentions and sighed, thinking children have their own fortunes. Besides, he and his wife really couldn’t manage Third Son’s affairs: "Since you’ve chosen her, treat her well and make time to bring the girl home for a meal, get to know the place."