Reborn in the 80s: The Smart Wife with a Secret Space Chapter 1096: Meeting the Long-Term Follower from Years Ago

Han Jingchen snatched the toy from the floor and guided the person to sit on the chair: "I’ve already sent someone to fetch them, you’ll see them tomorrow."

Gu Wanqing nestled her head into the embrace of the upright Han Jingchen: "Jingchen, tell me, tell me, that, the matter from back then..."

A sudden fear gripped her. What if they returned with the person who knew nothing? The Gu Family had suffered targeting for years without understanding why, and that frustration was unbearable.

Han Jingchen soothed Gu Wanqing’s back with gentle pats: "Don’t worry. Even if the one we retrieve offers no clues, we can still confront the Chu, Li, Miao, and Xue families. I’ll make sure they spill everything."

This time, Gu Wanqing clung even tighter to Han Jingchen: "Jingchen, what scares me most is if they smash the pot to pieces, exposing why they targeted the Gu Family, leaving us no peace forever."

Upon hearing his wife’s concerns, Han Jingchen held her with deep tenderness: "Relax, the An Family is overseeing this matter now. All those involved are reliable; nothing can go wrong."

Gu Wanqing couldn’t afford moments of frailty, shouldering the Gu Family’s burdens, never daring to lower her guard.

Yet with victory almost in reach, supported by her beloved husband and daughter, she felt the isolation lift. The strained tension finally broke, unable to endure further.

Han Jingchen fully grasped the immense pressure weighing on his wife and shared her pain. He knew tears would ease her, so he continued rubbing her back softly.

Xinyan overheard their talk, fueling her growing fury toward those who chased profits through ruthless tactics after this revelation.

Her mother spoke truth. Without their schemes, the Gu Family wouldn’t have endured such torment. Without them, her uncle wouldn’t have died so young. They started it, so they must bury the secret too.

She left them undisturbed, retreating to her room, shutting the door, and slipping into the space.

Beyond remedies for tough illnesses, the Collection of Difficult and Miscellaneous Diseases held pages of deadly brews at the end.

If they refused to play nice, she’d drop all restraint.

So, she selected several formulas to keep them alive—barely hanging on.

Of course, she’d vary the recipes for each. Using the same one would tip off even idiots.

Her goal was to show intervention without proof, stripping their dignity in endless torment, far crueler than death.

That very night, word reached Han Jingchen—they were here.

He’d intended a morning visit, but Gu Wanqing’s impatience surged. She demanded answers now about the past event that nearly destroyed the Gu Family.

Xinyan’s sharp instincts caught the stir in the living room instantly.

Aware her dad had sent He Jinxuan to retrieve the person, the familiar car rumble outside drew her from her room.

Curiosity burned not just in her parents, but in her too, over why those clans savagely pursued the Gu Family.

Xinyan froze in shock as He Jinxuan led the person inside.

The arrival spotted Xinyan and grinned: "Miss, do you remember me?"

Smiling warmly, Xinyan stepped closer: "Yes, yes, please have a seat."

Han Jingchen and Gu Wanqing shared puzzled looks and head shakes, baffled by the scene.

He Jinxuan felt confused too, pondering how this stranger knew Yanyan.

Grinning, Xinyan clarified: "Last year, heading back from an outing with classmates, I aided Grandpa Liang’s grandson after his car failed."

Liang Dahai protested: "It went beyond a minor help; without you, my grandson might not have survived. The Liang Family owes you eternal gratitude."

Han Jingchen recalled Xinyan’s mention but hadn’t dwelled on it then. Who’d guess this link existed?

With a warm smile, he ushered the guest to the prime seat, poured tea, then addressed him: "Uncle Liang, Jinxuan must have briefed you about us en route."

Gazing at Gu Wanqing, Liang Dahai asked: "Are you truly from the Gu Family?"

Gu Wanqing fetched a jade pendant from her room and presented it to Liang Dahai: "I’m sure you’ll recognize this."

Tears brimmed in Liang Dahai’s eyes at the sight: "Yes, yes, it’s the main branch token of the Gu Family."

After scrutinizing Gu Wanqing closely, he choked with emotion: "I never dreamed of meeting a Gu Family member again. For years, I searched everywhere but found no trace, as if they’d vanished. I doubted I’d live to see any main branch heirs."

Gu Wanqing interjected swiftly: "Those days are gone; we can’t use such terms now."

Liang Dahai caught his overzealous slip: "Right, right, right, how foolish of me."