During the intensive training period, Xinyanâs daily schedule was very tight.
Although she was merely going abroad with the visiting delegation, there was still plenty to learn. Apart from etiquette, there were lessons on safety and confidentiality, discipline during outings, handling emergencies, and most importantly, ideological and political education.
Tonight, she could call home, so Xinyan prepared herself early.
Jiang Peiqin saw how eager she was and teased, "Who will our classmate Xinyan call first?"
Xinyan smiled lightly at her, "Do you want to know?"
Jiang Peiqin nodded at her, "Yes."
Xinyan leaned toward her ear, "Iâm not telling you."
After saying that, she laughed and ran off.
Jiang Peiqin realized this, laughed, and chased after her. Their interaction brought a smile to the eyes of Mu Haoming, who was standing at a distance.
Thinking that if it hadnât been for Xue Hongjuanâs repeated interference, he might have had a chance. But in this world, there are no âifsâ or remedies for regret. Now everything was impossible.
He had already learned from his grandfather that she was getting married next month, and in the end, he and she missed out on each other.
Watching her run away, he could only silently send his blessings in his heart.
Reining in his gaze, he thought of that bothersome woman and asked the person standing behind him, "Whatâs the situation with Xue Hongjuan now?"
The person standing behind him replied, "After the incident with the Xue Family, she had to drop out of Beijing University due to various circumstances. She originally wanted her maternal family to arrange for her to go abroad, but was intercepted.
When the Xue Family got into trouble, not only were all their assets confiscated, but what they squandered before had to be recouped. The other members of the Xue Family feared being implicated and had no choice but to target the old house of the Xue Family.
The buyer knew they urgently needed money, so naturally, offered a very low price. After plugging those gaps, there was hardly anything left, leaving the Xue Family fragmented and like birds startled by the mere twang of a bowstring.
Xue Hongjuan and her mother temporarily stayed at her grandfatherâs house, but her aunt was not easy to get along with and naturally couldnât let them live off the family for free.
Her mother had a stroke after the incident with the Xue Family, so she had no choice but to look for a job.
Initially, she had all sorts of complaints, but later her grandfatherâs family got annoyed too and just left her alone. However, her aunt demanded they pay twelve yuan living expenses each month, or else sheâd kick them out.
Infuriated, she argued with her aunt, saying some harsh and inconsiderate words.
Her uncle naturally wanted to defend his wife and also made some tough remarks, telling her to remember her own words."
Mu Haoming, with a cold face, said, "Get to the point."
The person lightly coughed, "She has now found a widower whose wife just died. The man is over ten years older than her and has two children. I heard that to marry him, she even agreed to the condition set by his late wifeâs family not to have any more children, and she signed an agreement."
Mu Haoming rubbed his brow after hearing this, "Really clutching at straws."
Originally, he wanted to secretly deal with the man she chose, making it hard for her in that family. But after some thought, he realized the manâs previous in-laws were probably no saints either. She would have her hands full in the future anyway, so he remained silent.
Since his feelings had never been revealed, he would bury them deep in his heart.
He took another look in the direction Xinyan had gone, "Letâs go."
Xinyan was such a perceptive person that when Mu Haomingâs gaze fell on her, she became aware of it.
If it hadnât been for Xue Hongjuanâs repeated actions, she still wouldnât know Mu Haomingâs feelings for her. But even without He Jinxuan, she wouldnât have chosen Mu Haoming.