Without cycling this time, I took the bus directly to school.
As Xinyan came out of the gate, she spotted He Jinxuan standing not far away.
She quickly walked a few steps forward and asked, "When did you come back?"
He Jinxuan took the books she was holding from her hands, "I came back this afternoon."
Xinyan noticed he looked tired, "You didnât even rest after just getting back and came over right away."
He Jinxuan glanced around and whispered, "I missed you, so I came right over."
Xinyan playfully rolled her eyes at him, "You dare say anything now."
He Jinxuan noticed her cheeks were flushed, "Iâm speaking from the heart."
As they talked, they reached the alley entrance. Xinyan looked up at He Jinxuan and cheekily said, "Oh, by the way, my masterâs youngest daughter came back with her child.
Itâs perfect timing for you to meet them."
Thinking about the fourth senior brother, she added, "My fourth senior brother returned to Beijing for a conference and will be staying for a few days. He said heâd take me to the conference to gain some knowledge."
He Jinxuan listened attentively to Xinyan and only after she finished speaking did he apologetically say, "Originally, I was supposed to have three days off after getting back, but the transport company got an urgent order, so we canât rest. Iâll have to head out again tomorrow."
Xinyan looked worried, "You just returned from a trip and now have to head out again without resting?"
He Jinxuan didnât mention the unpleasant things to Xinyan, just smiled indulgently, "Donât worry, itâs just a bunch of rough guys, weâre not that delicate. Once I return from this trip, I can rest a few more days and help you with your clothing store, which should be opening by then."
Xinyan, though she felt for him, understood it was his job, "Then why did you make a special trip here? You couldâve just called me."
He Jinxuan saw there was no one in the alley, then reached out to hold Xinyanâs hand, "Itâs alright, Iâll have an early rest tonight, seeing you is more important than anything else."
They exchanged a gaze, and the atmosphere was filled with rainbow bubbles.
Granny Zhang heard the noise at the gate and came out from the kitchen, seeing the two holding hands as they came in, "Jinxuan, youâre back from the trip?"
He Jinxuan replied with a smile, "Yes."
After getting off the vehicle, he first came to the courtyard, placing the items he brought at the gate. Worried about missing the chance to pick her up, he didnât greet Granny Zhang and headed straight to the school.
After entering the courtyard, he handed the books to Xinyan, then fetched the items he brought from behind the gate.
Xinyan curiously looked at the woven bag in his hand, "What did you bring?"
He Jinxuan gave her an enigmatic smile, "Youâll find out soon, I guarantee youâll like it."
Xinyan wasnât upset that he didnât say, just dashed inside to return the books to the room before coming out.
Seeing He Jinxuan place the woven bag under the magnolia tree, she followed, "Let me see whatâs inside?"
After seeing what was inside, Xinyan smiled brightly, having someone who listens and keeps your words in their heart feels truly wonderful and touching.
Previously she had casually mentioned wanting to eat fresh bamboo shoots and braised pork with preserved vegetables.
He kept her words in mind, and in the woven bag, there were not only preserved vegetables but dried and fresh bamboo shoots as well.
Xinyan glanced towards the kitchen, noticing Granny Zhang busy over the stove, not looking their way, she quickly tiptoed and gave He Jinxuan a peck on the cheek, "Thank you."
Xinyan rarely took the initiative to kiss him, and He Jinxuan hadnât expected it, momentarily dumbfounded.
Once he recovered, he couldnât help but grin foolishly, Xinyan couldnât bear to look.
Originally, he wanted to take further action, but seeing Granny Zhang come out from the kitchen, he suppressed the thought.
Granny Zhang approached them with a smile, "What did you bring this time?"
Xinyan responded with a playful smile, "Granny Zhang, weâre in for a treat."
Granny Zhang leaned over to look into the bag, exclaiming, "Oh, you mentioned wanting bamboo shoots the other day. You two really think alike."
Xinyan laughed, "Itâs not so much thinking alike, I told him before."
Granny Zhang smiled at the two, "For someone to remember what you say and act on it, it means youâre in his heart. My Yanyan is truly blessed."