Reborn in the 80s: The Smart Wife with a Secret Space Chapter 1103: So That’s How It Is

Han Jingchen listened to Gu Wanqing’s words, his deep eyes looking out the window: "You’re right, it’s time to come back."

Xinyan stared at the calendar on the table for a while: "I’m afraid I don’t have time to go to East Province to pick them up."

Han Jingchen heard his daughter’s words, looked at Gu Wanqing: "Leave it to me, just in a few days I’ll be going on a business trip to East Province, I can pick them up on my way."

Xinyan thought of Granny Zhang: "Dad, can Uncle Shanzi’s job be transferred?"

Han Jingchen knew his daughter’s thoughts: "Previously it wasn’t possible, worrying about his personal safety, and your grandfather and grandmother also needed his protection, but now that task has been successfully completed, the case has been closed, he doesn’t need to worry anymore."

Xinyan thought of the scar from Zhang Yueshan’s forehead to his eyelid, planning to make some ancient recipe scar-removing ointment in the space tonight.

If that scar could be removed, surely no one would recognize or suspect him.

After all, according to Uncle Shanzi, that scar was there even before he took the task, and he was chosen precisely because of the scar on his face.

Thinking of this, she decided to take action and have her dad take it with him.

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Meanwhile, He Jinxuan unexpectedly encountered someone in the courtyard of the city transport company.

This person looked too much like his brother-in-law Cui Ziqiang, so he calmly started a conversation with him.

The more they talked, the more surprised he became; this person was also from Sanyuan, East Province, but had left years earlier due to work relocation.

Upon hearing that he had worked in Shencheng for many years, he thought of Cui Ziqiang’s older brother and youngest brother who all worked in Shencheng, and casually asked, "Do you know Cui Ziqiang?"

The man paused for a moment, thought of something: "My sister-in-law’s second son is called Cui Ziqiang, I don’t know if he’s the same person you’re talking about."

He Jinxuan described the Cui family’s situation, and the man laughed: "Turns out we’re not only fellow countrymen, but also relatives."

Afterwards, He Jinxuan casually mentioned some things, the man was quite talkative and didn’t seem to notice anything amiss, answering each question freely. They talked quite agreeably.

He Jinxuan naturally chatted with a purpose, so by the time they parted ways, he had a clear understanding of Nie Huaiyuan’s situation, agreeing to visit the next day.

He was too eager to uncover the secret hidden by the Cui family.

The next day, when He Jinxuan arrived at the Nie Family, he happened to encounter a man in the courtyard around Cui Ziqiang’s age.

Upon seeing the man’s appearance, it further confirmed his suspicions.

Nie Huaiyuan warmly introduced him: "This is my youngest son, Nie Hongbing."

And said to Nie Hongbing: "This is your cousin’s brother-in-law from Sanyuan, Jinxuan."

They exchanged a few pleasantries, and since Nie Hongbing had errands to run, he left first.

As He Jinxuan walked inside, he smiled and probed: "He seems about the same age as my brother-in-law."

Nie Huaiyuan glanced at his youngest son: "He and Ziqiang were born just a few hours apart."

He Jinxuan feigned interest: "What a coincidence?"

Nie Huaiyuan was talkative, and explained the reason to He Jinxuan.

It turns out Nie Huaiyuan’s wife and Mrs. Cui are cousins. Back in the day, their grandmother was celebrating a birthday, and both pregnant sisters returned to their parents’ home.

Then, an accident occurred, both sisters were frightened, and triggered labor pains.

At that time, the family hadn’t split up yet, and the two gave birth in the same room. Nie Huaiyuan’s wife’s mother had passed away, so Mrs. Cui’s mother took care of everything.

Upon hearing this, He Jinxuan understood everything clearly, but whether Mrs. Cui was involved at the time or found out later, needs further investigation.

Nie Huaiyuan continued talking: "It’s quite strange, Hongbing’s mom only gave birth a week early. Even though she went into labor, the child she birthed wasn’t as strong as her cousin’s premature baby.

My wife suffered greatly during childbirth, her milk supply was insufficient. If it weren’t for Ziqiang’s mom helping to nurse the baby for a few days, I don’t know if my youngest son could have survived."

He Jinxuan looked at the smiling Nie Huaiyuan: "Did you meet up with Cui Ziqiang often after that?"

Nie Huaiyuan didn’t expect such a question from He Jinxuan, but he answered with a smile: "We saw each other a few times when they were little, later on I got relocated several times for work, moving farther away from Sanyuan, so the visits became fewer.

But when I think about it, even the few times I returned, I didn’t see the child again."

At this point, Nie Huaiyuan couldn’t help but look up at He Jinxuan: "You?"

He Jinxuan glanced outside, and without hiding anything, directly expressed his conjecture: "I’m only mentioning this to you. Whether I’m mistaken or there’s truly an underlying mystery, you’ll have to verify it yourself."

Upon hearing this, Nie Huaiyuan was not angry, rather he nodded his head: "So that’s how it is."