He Jinxuan had already made other plans in his heart for Xinyan going to university in another city, but he couldn’t say them now. He intended to give Xinyan a surprise when things were settled.
He had said this, so Xinyan felt it was hard to insist on returning the money: "Alright then, I’ll keep the money."
After experiencing the sorrow of the past life, He Jinxuan’s character really suited her taste.
She had been thinking about whether to return here or stay outside after university. Now knowing He Jinxuan wasn’t rigid, she felt more confident that being in a relationship with him might be good.
Because she had spoken about something she hadn’t dared to mention before to the person she liked, and seeing that Xinyan hadn’t changed her attitude towards him because of it, he no longer had to deliberately conceal his actions in the future, feeling extremely joyful and excited: "Yanyan, thank you."
Xinyan deliberately asked, "Thank me for what?"
He Jinxuan earnestly said: "Thank you for not disliking that I’m six years older than you, not disliking that I’m taking care of Sili and Siyan, and now, not disliking the things I do behind the scenes. I will work hard to ensure you have a good life in the future."
Xinyan looked up at him seriously: "Those things are important, but your safety is more important. Do you understand what I mean?"
He Jinxuan solemnly nodded at Xinyan: "Don’t worry, I won’t put myself in danger, the people on both sides are reliable."
The two talked about other things before He Jinxuan left with two baskets, planning to first go to the transport team and send the baskets over: "I’m leaving now, be cautious when you go into the city this afternoon, I’ll pick you up at the station after work."
Xinyan responded with a smile: "It’s just a few steps, take care of your business if you’re busy."
He Jinxuan walked out with the baskets: "Got it."
Although he responded like this, he thought to himself: Once said, it must be done, unless something exceptional happens, words can’t be broken.
Xinyan put the iron box into the space, then tidied up and prepared to go out, the bus should arrive soon.
She didn’t expect that shortly after she reached the bus stop, He Jinxuan also arrived, carrying a water bottle: "It’s too hot, bring a water bottle."
When she usually went out, she’d find a place to enter the space for water when thirsty, never bringing a water bottle. Since it was given, she couldn’t refuse it.
A sister beside them laughed and said: "Director He, you’re really good to this Miss."
The woman standing with her gave her a push: "This girl has previously helped take care of his two nephews at Director He’s house."
Upon hearing this, the sister’s eyes shifted, preparing to ask something.
Then He Jinxuan remarked: "Naturally, one must be kind to their partner."
Upon hearing this, the sister clapped her hands: "I told you, this clearly shows he’s interested in the girl, haha, that’s the way it should be, can’t have a cold face with a partner."
The woman beside her didn’t expect Director He would say they were in a relationship, blurting out: "When did this happen, how come I haven’t heard?"
Looking at the woman, He Jinxuan, realizing she was Luo Xiujuan’s sister-in-law, commented: "When it happened, do I need to report it to you?"
The woman’s face visibly soured, and someone quietly muttered: "Exactly, how could she dare ask such a thing."
Afraid Xinyan would misunderstand, He Jinxuan quietly explained, then said: "When you come back, I’ll explain in detail."
Xinyan saw his nervousness and directly laughed: "I understand, hurry back to work, it’s too hot here."
He Jinxuan shook his head: "I’ll leave after you get on the bus."
Seeing his insistence, Xinyan couldn’t push him away further.
Soon, the bus arrived, and He Jinxuan watched as people boarded and found seats, then mouthed: "Be safe."
As the bus started moving, the sister playfully remarked: "Director He looks cold, but didn’t expect him to be so attentive, Miss has good fortune."
Xinyan smiled without responding, not being familiar with the person or even if they were, but the woman next to her, said to be Luo Xiujuan’s sister-in-law, was glaring so fiercely, there was no way she’d invite trouble.