Chapter 1030: This Is Fate

Xinyan didn’t want to hide anything from her good friend: "Actually, He has already talked with my parents. If it weren’t for some special reasons, we might have had the wedding banquet before the end of the year.

However, it shouldn’t be too far off either. Don’t worry, I’ll let you know as soon as it’s decided."

Zhao Jianlan happily raised her hand and swore, "Don’t worry, I’ll take leave if I have to and definitely attend your wedding."

Seeing her adorable demeanor, Xinyan also laughed: "Alright, we agreed on that."

The two of them joked around for a while, then talked about their studies.

Zhao Jianlan couldn’t help but give a thumbs up: "Xinyan, you’re really amazing, I can’t even catch up to you no matter how hard I try. I can’t imagine the intensity of your studies. If I were you, I’d probably scratch my head bald."

Xinyan didn’t respond, just watched her exaggerated gestures, caught up in her own excitement.

After chatting for a bit, He Jinxuan returned, accompanied by Lu Haibo, whose eyes hadn’t left Zhao Jianlan since he entered, clearly indicating he had something to say to her.

Xinyan tactfully found an excuse to give the two some privacy.

Lu Hai gratefully offered: "Once you’ve finished, I’ll drive you back."

Xinyan accepted without hesitation, as there was a family dinner at the He Family today. She didn’t want to go back too far, considering that if she took the bus home, it would likely be dark by the time she arrived.

Xinyan waved at Zhao Jianlan: "You go ahead; we have things to do too."

Then she pointed to the items she had taken out from her bag earlier and said: "Specialties from Beijing, I forgot to take them out earlier. Let everyone at home try them tonight."

Zhao Jianlan glanced at them: "You’re too honest, just bringing a little would’ve been fine, why bring so much?"

Xinyan laughed: "Who knows when I’ll be back next time, so I might as well let everyone have their fill."

Indeed, she brought along three roast ducks, several boxes of various Beijing pastries, and some dried fruits she had made in space.

Zhao Jianlan was touched: "Xinyan, you still remember I love dried fruits the most; I just love you."

He Jinxuan saw Xinyan had zipped up the bag, he took it over, greeted everyone, and led her away.

As they walked a distance away from the Zhao Family, they could still hear Zhao Jianlan’s laughter.

The two of them headed towards the area where He Jinxuan had previously stayed. Xinyan brought Beijing specialties to the Zhang Family, Xie Family, Cheng Family, and Zhao Family, who had all helped her before.

They were surrounded as soon as they reached the entrance of the alley.

Aunt Xie pulled them into the courtyard, where everyone exchanged pleasantries, and Granny Xie said: "This is fate; Jinxuan is blessed."

Sister Cheng cheerfully chimed in: "It seems that Providence has made arrangements."

They didn’t stay long; after chatting for a while, they distributed the things they brought. Since no one was home at the Zhao Family today, Xinyan entrusted Cheng Family’s Sister-in-law to deliver them there in the evening.

Then she personally went to the other side of the alley to visit the Zhang Family, where Aunt Zhang was overjoyed: "Oh my, Xinyan, when did you come back?"

Aside from the elderly couple, everyone else in the Zhang Family had gone to a wedding dinner and hadn’t returned yet.

The elderly couple didn’t want to go out in the cold, so they didn’t know Xinyan had returned.

Uncle Zhang served some specialty food brought back by his grandson from the South: "Seems like you’ve got some good news coming, right?"

He Jinxuan replied: "Yes, I’m working on it. There should be good news after the New Year."

The elderly couple smiled and repeatedly said: "Great, you two aren’t young anymore; it’s time to settle down."

They didn’t stay long; the two of them soon excused themselves, as they had more things to handle and limited time.

The elderly couple understood. They were happy enough that they hadn’t been forgotten and that the two had made a point to visit, but they couldn’t keep them any longer.

Uncle Zhang wanted to give them some of the food his grandson brought back from the South, but He Jinxuan said: "Uncle Zhang, remember my job? I frequently travel south, so keep it for yourselves."

Uncle Zhang slapped his forehead: "That’s true, then I won’t insist. Come by next time, and we’ll have a drink together."

He Jinxuan agreed, and only then did they leave with Xinyan.

Of course, Xinyan didn’t forget the elderly man living near the warehouse whom she had been continuously aiding, but she hadn’t expected him to become more hunched and less spirited than before.

He never expected to see Xinyan and He Jinxuan again; he stood there stunned for a while: "When did you come back?"

Xinyan smiled and replied: "Got off the train early today. How have you been?"

The old man’s eyes reddened: "Thanks to you, I’ve been fine."

After chatting for a while, Xinyan handed over the last roast duck and the last box of Beijing Eight Treasures from her bag: "Here are some treats from Beijing, I brought some for you to try."

The old man was a bit embarrassed: "I’ve been troubling you, I’m really at a loss for words."

Xinyan gently patted the old man’s hand and comforted: "Please don’t say that, we’re just doing what we can. I believe that one day, your wishes will come true."

Perhaps encouraged, the old man’s eyes became teary: "You’re right. Hopefully, I’ll achieve my desires."

While the old man was talking with He Jinxuan, Xinyan discreetly took out a hundred yuan bill and tucked it under his pillow, then bid him farewell.

After leaving the old man’s house, He Jinxuan finally spoke: "I’ve gathered some information; we’ll go check it out later."