Chapter 888: The Best of Both Worlds

Xinyan frowned and asked, "Then how are they going to arrange for their return to the country?"

Han Jingchen got up and poured himself a glass of water, not forgetting to look at Xinyan, "Do you want some water?"

Xinyan shook her head.

Han Jingchen took the water and sat back down, "You know, those families have been watching the Gu Family closely, and the Chu Family in Shanghai has already taken action, so we have to be cautious.

Dad has a friend who needs to go over to handle some business, so I’ve asked him to help bring your grandparents back to the country. They won’t return directly; they’ll take a detour and come back through the border."

Xinyan quickly understood her father’s intention, "That’s better. They probably won’t have that much energy. Dad thought everything out thoroughly."

After saying that, she thought of something, "What are the plans afterwards?"

Han Jingchen took a few sips of water, "I want them to stay temporarily with your Uncle Shanzi in East Province."

Xinyan furrowed her brow slightly, a bit puzzled.

Han Jingchen didn’t wait for his daughter to ask and explained, "Your Uncle Shanzi also needs a reason. This way, it’s mutually beneficial; those families won’t notice your Uncle Shanzi, and your grandparents will have Uncle Shanzi to protect them, making safety not a concern."

After going over the specifics with Xinyan, he added, "The most dangerous place is the safest place. Your great-grandfather had his incident in East Province, so it’s likely that what they are looking for is there.

But they would never think that your grandparents would go directly back to East Province. Sanyuan City and Harbin are several hundred miles apart; they won’t pay attention there.

With Granny Zhang providing cover, even if you go there, they shouldn’t think much of it and might just assume you’re visiting Granny Zhang."

Xinyan smiled and nodded, "You definitely can’t go there yourselves, but I have a ready-made reason to go, which is great."

Han Jingchen felt very gratified; his daughter immediately grasped the point.

The two talked about some other matters before parting ways.

*

In the following days, He Jinxuan would come to the courtyard every day to cook for Xinyan.

Of course, Xinyan didn’t slack off and tutored He Jinxuan for two hours every day without fail.

That day, as Xinyan returned from school, she almost got knocked over before entering the alley.

Then she saw someone chasing from behind, "Song Zhanming, listen to me."

But the person running in front didn’t stop and ran even faster, "Li Gaiyun, there’s no way for us. Stop pestering me."

A few others followed behind them, running out of breath.

Xinyan watched them run past and thought, "What’s going on?"

While she stood there dumbfounded, she heard Old Mrs. Tong’s voice, "Xinyan, you’re back."

Xinyan turned her head to see Old Mrs. Tong and a few neighbors walking over from the other side. She nodded to them, "Mm, Grandma Tong, what was that about just now?"

The group walking together stopped and began discussing.

Grandma Tong saw that Xinyan didn’t understand, "The man who ran past is the third son of your neighbors, the Song Family next door, Song Zhanming. He used to live in the factory and rarely came back.

Not a few years ago there was an accident at the factory. His coworker, who worked in the same workshop, lost his life saving him. That coworker’s parents only had him as their son.

After the incident, the coworker’s wife took most of the compensation and remarried, leaving the parents alone, who were not in good health.

That third son of the Song Family, Song Zhanming, is very grateful, so he decided to take care of the coworker’s parents. But his own wife constantly caused trouble, making the household a mess every day."