Reborn in the 80s: The Smart Wife with a Secret Space Chapter 1240: Rupture and Retribution

Xinyan wrapped her arms around He Jinxuan’s neck, her embrace questioning, "What do you think?"

He Jinxuan lifted her up, carrying her like a princess. "You’re finally back at the staff quarters. I was considering on my drive back that if you couldn’t return, I would simply head to your place. Now, I can openly stay with you."

A touch of emotion stirred within Xinyan upon hearing this. "You’ve endured quite a bit before."

He Jinxuan planted a kiss on her cheek. "It’s nothing arduous. I’m willing to do anything for you."

A thought seemed to strike him as he leaned closer to Xinyan’s ear. "From this moment forward, I possess official credentials for access. There’s no need to be concerned about gossip. Should you be unable to reach the staff quarters, I will come to you."

Xinyan was genuinely moved. While He Jinxuan might not have been the most conventionally handsome, his inherent masculinity and gentle demeanor compensated for it. He perhaps wasn’t the most affluent man she knew, but he was undeniably the most diligent.

His talent for sweet talk was lacking, yet as long as they were together, he always ensured her well-being. In her heart, his consistent prioritization of her was more than enough. "Thank you, Jinxuan," she expressed.

He Jinxuan tightened his hold on her. "Silly girl, this is simply what I ought to do. Why the thanks?"

Amidst their affectionate exchange, a voice called out from beyond the gate, "Brother He, sister-in-law."

Hearing the hail, Xinyan quickly pulled away from He Jinxuan’s embrace. "Let go, someone is approaching."

The voice from outside caused He Jinxuan’s expression to darken, but he still assisted in smoothing his wife’s attire. "You wait inside. I’ll go see who it is."

He pressed a kiss to Xinyan’s forehead before exiting the yard, murmuring, "You better have a significant reason for this interruption."

The intensity in his gaze caused Wang Baoliang to flinch, realizing his intrusion. "Ah, I apologize for disturbing you."

"Regardless, I’ll be brief. I encountered Fang Zhipeng yesterday. He asked me to inform you that he has been transferred back to Beijing from Guang Province. He wishes to gather this weekend and would like you to bring your wife along."

Having delivered the message, he swiftly provided details about the dinner location for the following night before making a hasty departure.

He Jinxuan watched him leave, then proceeded to close the gate.

Xinyan emerged from the house. "Where has he gone?"

He Jinxuan gestured towards the outside. "He had an urgent matter and has left."

Before Xinyan could inquire further, He Jinxuan relayed the encounter to her. "Tomorrow, we shall attend together. After dinner, I will escort you back to your residence."

His intention had been to prolong their intimate moments, but with mealtime approaching, he couldn’t allow her to go hungry. "What culinary delight do you fancy, my dear? I shall prepare it for you."

Xinyan responded playfully with a smile, "Whatever you cook, I shall gladly eat."

Their intimate conversation then migrated to the kitchen.

As the meal preparation commenced, He Jinxuan brought a chair for Xinyan just outside the kitchen entrance. "Yanyan, please sit outside and enjoy some fruit. I will handle the stir-frying, and dinner will be ready shortly."

Xinyan, who had been on her feet ceaselessly for the preceding days, felt little inclination to move. She obediently settled onto the chair outside, ready to dine.

While tending to the food in the wok, He Jinxuan inquired, "Yanyan, have there been any developments regarding second uncle’s affairs?"

Xinyan selected a perfectly washed grape from the plate, popping it into her mouth. "Indeed. The descendants within the main Xue Family lineage turned against Old Man Xue, never anticipating his betrayal of family, wife, and children by establishing another household elsewhere.

Although their schemes ultimately bore no fruit, Old Man Xue bequeathed his final assets to his illegitimate offspring. This act deeply chilled the hearts of his legitimate heirs in Beijing, who subsequently severed all ties with him without hesitation.

The illegitimate children, too, harbored resentment towards Old Man Xue. Constantly dwelling in the shadows, they could count on one hand the infrequent occasions they saw their biological father. Yet, they were fed empty promises, and in the end, it all amounted to nothing, leaving even the basic necessities of life as an unattainable luxury.

Regardless of the animosity between the legitimate and illegitimate branches, their paths ultimately converged within the confines of a jail cell. Old Man Xue's avarice inflicted harm upon others as well as himself, and now the Xue Family has reaped the bitter harvest of its karma."

She then added, "Grandfather mentioned that we should both accompany him next Wednesday to pay our respects to my eldest uncle."

What remained unsaid was that with the Xue Family’s collapse, all associated with them were consequently uprooted, forced to bear the consequences of their own avarice.

Just as the meal was served and the couple was about to partake, a resounding knock echoed from the gate.