Reborn in the 80s: The Smart Wife with a Secret Space Chapter 1141: A Wife Is Meant to Be Cherished

After hearing that, Xinyan felt somewhat displeased: "If you don’t speak up, how will anyone know you’re upset? Won’t your eldest sister-in-law grow even more overbearing?"

She paused briefly: "Besides, if this keeps up, won’t it cause problems for the two children? What happened to that bold spirit you had before?"

He Yanqing sensed Xinyan’s concern for their small family: "I’m just worried that since we’re newcomers, folks might label us as troublemakers."

Xinyan sighed silently and posed detailed questions: "You can’t continue like this."

After thinking it over, she suggested: "You shouldn’t hide this from Ziqiang; better to catch her in the act. Otherwise, empty words achieve nothing, and you could end up hurting yourself."

He Yanqing gazed at Xinyan: "What should I do then?"

Xinyan regarded her: "Honesty stands as the cornerstone between spouses. If you shoulder this burden alone, you’ll drain yourself mentally and might one day erupt, landing you in the wrong.

Once you confide in him, he’ll take it seriously. I trust Ziqiang will devise a solution, far superior to brooding silently."

Noticing He Yanqing begin to unwind, she pressed on: "Furthermore, even if he overlooks it, your third brother remains in Beijing."

Seeing her pay attention, she added: "Come, let’s talk more while cooking in the kitchen."

The pair worked quickly, soon whipping up two bowls of hand-pulled noodles smothered in tomato-egg stew, which proved utterly delicious.

After eating, Xinyan hoped she’d linger awhile, but He Yanqing mentioned afternoon work duties, so Xinyan didn’t push.

As He Yanqing stood to depart, Xinyan murmured a few tips, sparking light in her eyes: "Okay, I understand, thanks, third sister-in-law."

This ‘third sister-in-law’ title brought yesterday’s wedding date to mind, and she bashfully shared: "We chose the wedding date yesterday, intended to tell you personally..."

Before she could finish, He Yanqing asked eagerly: "What day is it? Have you notified the family?"

Xinyan offered a faint smile: "August 16th. Your third brother will call home when he gets a chance."

At this news, He Yanqing’s gloom lifted: "I’ll arrive early to lend a hand when the day comes."

Xinyan accepted without hesitation, nodding with a smile: "I truly appreciate your hard work."

She stepped inside, retrieving homemade dried fruits, jerky, and some southern fruits: "Take these back for the kids."

He Yanqing refused repeatedly: "No, no, I can’t keep accepting."

Xinyan held her back: "I say take it, so take it. It’s for the children; you can’t turn it down for them.

Plus, carrying these home also signals to the Nie Family that you have relatives in Beijing, folks to depend on."

These words straightened He Yanqing’s posture. She’d fretted that her unannounced visit might annoy Xinyan.

But now, warmth flooded her heart: "Thank you, third sister-in-law."

Xinyan clapped her shoulder: "We’ll be family soon, so drop the formalities. If trouble brews, don’t bottle it up."

After watching He Yanqing climb aboard the bus, she turned toward the school.

*

The Transport Company Residential Compound

Wang Baoliang assisted Captain He in the yard: "Jinxuan, bricking the whole yard?"

As he toiled, He Jinxuan responded: "Saving spots on either side for flower beds, where I’ll grow some flowers."

Wang Baoliang flashed a broad grin: "Your wife fond of flowers?"

Instantly, everyone in the yard halted and turned to He Jinxuan.

He Jinxuan swabbed sweat with his neck towel: "Yeah, she loves flowers and plants, and excels at tending them."

A assisting young fellow teased grinningly: "Captain He, you dote on your wife excessively. If word spreads, our compound will erupt in chatter."

All in the yard grasped the implication right away.

Laughter broke out among them.

Work complete, He Jinxuan drew himself up tall: "A wife is brought home to cherish; what other families do is none of my concern."