Chapter 1020: Her Face Was Almost Frozen from Smiling

Ever since the engagement party, Xinyan’s status in the He Family has completely transformed.

A year ago, when He Jinxuan brought her home to meet the parents, Mother He wasn’t exactly thrilled about Xinyan having been married before, but she knew she couldn’t dictate He Jinxuan’s choices.

Besides, He Jinxuan never consults them about his personal matters.

Later, knowing Xinyan got into Beijing University, that identity made Mother He feel more at ease, thinking that if she couldn’t stop them, she might as well support them. After all, it’s their life to live, and their Third son was never close to them. Trying to stop them might push him away even more.

Ever since the engagement, during the Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival this year, Xinyan even sent gifts to express her goodwill, which made the He Family proud in front of the neighbors.

After all, since they returned from Beijing after attending Xinyan and He Jinxuan’s engagement, they didn’t miss a chance to brag to the neighbors, relatives, and friends.

Everyone felt quite envious seeing the gifts sent from Beijing, making the He Family feel proud, indirectly proving what they said was true.

At this hour, there were people out emptying night soil, others buying breakfast, many greeted them along the way.

Mother He held onto Xinyan, eager to introduce her to everyone they met.

Xinyan’s smile was almost getting stiff.

Luckily, He Jinxuan couldn’t bear to watch anymore, stepped forward, and rescued Xinyan from Mother He’s grasp: "Mom, we’re already hungry. If you keep introducing, Yuejin will be late for work."

Indeed, He Yuejin could have hurried home, but Mother He not only introduced Xinyan to the neighbors but also showed off the gifts they brought.

Mother He winked at him several times, and how could he not understand his mom’s hint? So he cooperated by following them from behind.

With much effort, they finally got into the courtyard, where the whole family had gathered in the main house’s yard. Xinyan exchanged courtesies once more.

He Jinxuan saw his mom trying to say something and interrupted: "Let’s eat first, we have time, but we shouldn’t delay the others from going to work."

Upon seeing her Third son’s serious face, Mother He also realized that if she continued speaking, this stubborn son might just take his fiancée to eat breakfast outside.

The eldest sister-in-law of the He Family quickly went to the kitchen to prepare food, while Xinyan was pulled into the parents’ room by He Jinxuan.

As they entered, they saw Mr. He sitting by the round table, holding a glass of water, looking quite composed. Xinyan thought: He sure knows how to maintain appearances.

Actually, Xinyan had previously seen Mr. He peeking outside from the window, but having been reincarnated, he naturally understood Mr. He’s mindset.

He Jinxuan glanced at Xinyan beside him: "Dad, I brought Xinyan home to see you."

Xinyan followed suit and greeted; "Uncle."

Mr. He finally stood up: "Have a seat."

Mother He nudged him gently and whispered: "Stop putting on airs, careful not to upset the Third."

Upon hearing this, Mr. He turned to look at He Jinxuan, also worried about angering this already distant son, as he spotted the youngest coming in: "Yuejin, call out to the kitchen to prepare food quickly."

Maybe fearing too much enthusiasm might compromise his authority as head of the family, he added: "It’s too cold, a hot meal is comforting."

Mother He looked at the old man’s stubbornness and couldn’t help but shake her head and sigh lightly: Isn’t maintaining appearances tiring?