Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2716 - 2652: Hongfeng Welfare Institute

Today's objective was to visit the Jin Family, a necessary trip concerning the Luofeng Institute's affairs. Upon arrival, she was warmly welcomed by Mrs. Jin.

"You must be Xiao Chiang? Your name has been mentioned frequently by my husband and son," Mrs. Jin greeted her with a genuine smile.

"Doesn't Jin Lei always speak ill of me?" Jiang Xiao quipped, presenting the tea she had brought. "This is from my shop; I casually brought over a couple of cans."

The word 'casually' struck a chord.

Mrs. Jin was familiar with the Youqingwei Teahouse; Wang Yi had mentioned it before, and she had even visited once with a friend. She knew the establishment's atmosphere and its prices well, not to mention the superior quality of its tea.

Thus, despite Jiang Xiao's casual phrasing, Mrs. Jin understood the gesture was anything but.

"You are too kind. Given your friendship with Little Yi and being Xiaolei's classmate, there's no need for such formalities when visiting our home," Mrs. Jin insisted.

Jiang Xiao placed the tea on the table, acknowledging the sentiment.

"Very well, since it's the first time. Next time, I won't bring any gifts," she declared playfully.

Mrs. Jin chuckled, "Alright, alright, I will graciously accept it this time."

She found herself quite fond of Jiang Xiao's personality.

After settling in, Jiang Xiao directly addressed the reason for her visit.

"When will Director Jin be returning? I have a matter I wish to discuss with him."

"He might not be back until tomorrow night, it's not yet confirmed. Is there something you'd like to share with me?" Mrs. Jin inquired, gesturing towards a fruit platter.

"It's regarding the Luofeng Institute. I understand it's a welfare institution, and Jin Lei mentioned you might have some knowledge of it, Mrs. Jin."

Mrs. Jin paused, a slight frown appearing as she searched her memory.

"Luofeng Institute... the name seems familiar. Let me think."

Jiang Xiao patiently waited, not wanting to rush her recollection.

After a moment, Mrs. Jin's eyes lit up. "Ah, I remember now! Yes, it's a welfare institution, though quite a distance from here. We visited about ten years ago when we were delivering supplies to the countryside. I believe we were sending rice. Our unit designated it as a charitable act, selecting a few welfare institutions to support."

Could it be?

Jiang Xiao's hopes soared, and she quickly followed up, "So, Mrs. Jin, you went to the Luofeng Institute back then?"

"Yes, that's correct. At that time, it was known as the Hongfeng Welfare Institute, not Luofeng Institute. I recall because, after our visit, Old Jin mentioned that the property was originally the estate of a wealthy individual, named Luofeng Institute. After it was nationalized and converted into a welfare institution, its name was changed to Hongfeng Welfare Institute. However, among the locals and those familiar with its history, it was occasionally still referred to by its original name, Luofeng Institute."

"Ten years ago?"

Jiang Xiao's mind raced, recalling the inscription on the portrait of Qingshuang, dated 1982. That was not long before the current time. Could she have been there a decade prior?

Hastily, she retrieved the redrawn portrait of Shi Xiaoching from her backpack and unfolded it for Mrs. Jin to see.

"Mrs. Jin, did you happen to see this person during your visit?"

Mrs. Jin studied the portrait.

The depiction was of a girl possessing an exquisite, almost ethereal beauty.

She couldn't help but cast a glance at Jiang Xiao, noticing a faint resemblance to the girl in the portrait, though she hesitated to voice her observation.