Reborn in the 80s: The Smart Wife with a Secret Space Chapter 1123: You Really Don’t Deserve This Respect

Shock hit Xinyan upon noticing Gu Yingying's exhaustion after just a brief period: "Why would I feel happy?"

Grinding her teeth, Gu Yingying spat out, "Your mom is a deceitful bridge-burner."

Casting a chilly glance at her, Xinyan retorted, "Did my mother force him to steal the funds, or allow him to misuse the company vehicle for private use? And afterward, he spun false tales, forcing the company to shoulder the blame? Truly honoring your family's reputation."

Gu Yingying's eyes reddened in fury: "Han Xinyan, I won't spare you."

Xinyan lip-synced cheerfully, "I await you."

Once Gu Hongrui got arrested, his mother Liang Yifang blocked Gu Yingying from returning to school.

The cause lay in channeling every family penny toward covering Gu Hongrui's embezzled money, while the oldest son's wedding couldn't wait, lest delays breed complications.

Lacking funds renders it mere chatter, thus Liang Yifang resolved to arrange a match for her.

Yet Gu Yingying remained oblivious to this.

Without vigilantly monitoring Liang Yifang, they likely would have missed this intelligence.

Still, she lacked the goodwill to alert Gu Yingying.

Exiting the school entrance, she spotted her cousin stationed there: "Didn't I say meet at the department store? Why show up here?"

Sun Zhenling chuckled, "Ling Tianze was nearby on errands, so I hitched a lift from him."

Xinyan scanned the area, "Where is he then?"

Sun Zhenling hastened to clarify, "He planned to wait till I linked up with you, but I sent him off. Didn't want to hold him up."

Her cousin's bashful expression made harsh words tough to utter.

Gazing at her abdomen, "You're expecting, so take it easy."

Sun Zhenling glanced at her tummy and agreed, "Yes, got it, cousin."

Xinyan originally possessed a wool blanket within the space, ready to retrieve it. Unexpectedly, Yuan Yikai phoned, noting his heavy workload lately and concern over Zhenling shopping solo.

Since her cousin-in-law sought help for the first occasion, refusal wasn't an option.

Sun Zhenling giggled, "Cousin, I'd selected the goods earlier and got them held. Last visit I lacked sufficient cash, so planned to grab them today off-duty with payment in hand. But Yuan Yikai overreacts—I just learned and pondered what risks exist?"

Hailing a ride, the pair headed directly to the department store, where Sun Zhenling guided her to the coveted bedding area: "Cousin, this silk quilt I chose is superb. Second bro and sis-in-law are bound to love it."

Spotting Sun Zhenling, the salesperson beamed, "Accountant Little Sun, at last! I fretted I couldn't reserve this quilt if you delayed further."

Such remarks held truth beyond mere praise; stock was scarce, insiders snatched much, and shelf displays vanished swiftly.

Even staff inside sought them out.

Sun Zhenling showered compliments, paid the salesperson thanks post-purchase, then departed.

Descending the staircase, Xinyan chanced upon freshly opened table lamps that caught her fancy.

The lamps gleamed fully red, exuding festivity.

She snapped them up immediately, and only afterward did they exit the store.

Concerned, Xinyan accompanied her cousin home to the distillery quarters, ensuring she stepped inside: "Today's stroll was lengthy—rest up properly."

"Cousin, care to enter?"

"Nah, mind yourself. Duties call; I'm off."

Departing the distillery compound, Xinyan sought privacy, tucked the lamp into the space, and made for the shop.

Entering the courtyard, she caught Ling Tianze and Qi Baocheng in animated talk: "What's the discussion?"

Qi Baocheng, spotting the Young Master, queried, "Young Master, got a moment soon for a visit?"

Grinning, Xinyan replied, "Soon, in days—I'm swamped now, no personal trip required. Your grin suggests smooth progress."

Beaming broadly, Qi Baocheng shared, "Young Master, the site now brims with diverse fruit trees, scenery stunning, nearly every planted tree thriving. Locals marvel at it."

Recalling the experts' words, Qi Baocheng brimmed with anticipation.

They predicted the assorted fruit trees could fruit next year, rendering it yet more spectacular and delightful.

Xinyan knew without checking, given all saplings hailed from the space.

Thinking of her herb plot, Xinyan eagerly inquired, "Located that specialist I requested before?"

Qi Baocheng affirmed, "Yes, solid credentials—he once served at the Agricultural Science Academy."

Intrigued, Xinyan pressed, "How'd you lure him aboard?"

Qi Baocheng fetched a seat for Xinyan before explaining, "Post his wife's illness and death, the Yue clan harassed relentlessly and boldly pushed his sister-in-law on him. Disgusted and annoyed, he resigned.

Luck struck when I overheard mentions, snagging a gem."

Concluding, he added, "Per Young Master's orders, we added ten acres of veggies alongside the thirty acres of herbs."

Impressed by Qi Baocheng's skills, Xinyan approved, "Good, monitor closely. I'll swing by post my tasks, timed for your veggie harvest to sample some."

Then glancing at Ling Tianze, "Come on, inspect the second yard—how fares the beauty salon setup?"

The trio proceeded to the second courtyard, where workers wrapped up tidying.

New hires assisted in the efforts too.

Upon her arrival, greetings rang out from all.

Xinyan acknowledged with nods, "From next week, afternoons I'll train you all. No absences till it wraps; sort personal affairs soon."

In chorus, they affirmed, "Got it."

Xinyan entered, noting equipment installed per her blueprints, surfaces gleaming flawlessly for perfection.

This sight left Xinyan deeply satisfied.