She had initially planned to visit the hot springs after returning from the South, but she was too curious about what changes might happen to her body after bathing in the hot spring.
Looking at the hot spring pool with its misty steam rising, she took off her clothes and stepped into the pool.
The warm water enveloped her body, and all the pores on her skin seemed to be able to breathe, instantly making her feel comfortable and joyful, both physically and mentally.
Not daring to soak for too long, Xinyan came out of the hot spring pool after fifteen minutes and discovered her skin was more than just a shade whiter than before; her skin was as smooth and fair as a peeled egg, even more delicate and fair.
The whole person felt refreshed and invigorated.
She dressed eagerly and left the space, took a small mirror from the table, looked at herself in the mirror, and spent a long time being infatuated with her reflection.
She wondered if it was a psychological effect, but she felt that the hot spring water had the effect of relieving fatigue, and her previous travel fatigue vanished completely.
She was very satisfied with the effects of the hot spring water.
*
In the city, He Jinxuan dropped Xinyan off at the Mechanical Factory and returned to the city. After picking up the two children from the Lu Family, he stopped by the He Family.
Mother He was all smiles seeing her third son return, "Jinxuan, you’re back."
Seeing Ye Silai and Ye Siyan behind him, she said, "Oh, come in, let auntie-grandma have a look, you’ve grown a lot."
The two children politely greeted her, "Hello, auntie-grandma."
At this moment, Sister He, Wang Erni, happened to come out of her room, "Jinxuan is back."
He Jinxuan nodded at her, "Sister-in-law."
Sister He was about to go to the kitchen to make dinner, "I just bought some meat this afternoon, I’ll make a few more dishes."
He Jinxuan intended to refuse, but then Mr. He from inside the house said, "Oldest’s wife, go to the market again and make a few more dishes tonight, since the third is back, everyone should come over for a meal."
Sister He responded, "Alright then, I’ll listen to Dad, I’ll go right now."
Zhang Guizhi, Mother He, was also happy to hear this, went back to her room to get the meat coupons and took out some more money, "Oldest’s wife, it’s rare for us to have a meal together, buy some wine while you’re at it, let the men have a drink tonight."
Sister He accepted with a smile, "Mom, I’m going now, you start cooking the rice, and I’ll prepare the food when I get back."
He Jinxuan took the two children into the house, Ye Silai and Ye Siyan said in unison, "Uncle-grandfather."
Mr. He waved at them with a smile, "Come over here to uncle-grandfather."
He Jinxuan put down the fruits and pastries he was carrying, noticing He Sanqiang smoking, "Dad, smoking too much is not good for your health, try to smoke less."
He Mother, coming in with some groceries, heard her third son’s words, "Yes, you tell him more, constantly coughing and yet insists on smoking, look at how dirty this house gets, always so smoky and hazy."
Mr. He, seeing his wife criticizing him in front of their son, said, "I’ve been smoking all my life; you can’t just quit like that."
Mr. He stubbed out his cigarette, "San, why did you come back at this time?"
He Jinxuan stood up and poured himself a glass of water, "I came to pick up these two."
Mr. He didn’t quite understand, "What are Silai and Siyan doing in the city?"
At this moment, Ye Siyan quickly answered, "My brother and I stayed at Uncle Lu’s house for a few days."
Mr. He looked at his third son, waiting for him to explain.
He Jinxuan finished the water in his glass, "Haibo’s mother missed the two little ones, so she took them over to play for a few days."
Mr. He knew his third son wasn’t telling him the truth; why would someone take the kids like that for no reason? But since his third son didn’t want to say anything, he didn’t ask further.
However, he was bothered by it; instead of coming to them, he preferred to trouble others. It seemed that the third still hadn’t forgiven them.