Reborn in the 80s: The Smart Wife with a Secret Space Chapter 1241: He Couldn’t Hold It In Any Longer

A knock at the door caused the two to exchange glances, their brows knitting together.

Who would be so inconsiderate as to disturb us at this hour?

He Jinxuan rose, stating, "You eat first; I'll see who it is."

Xinyan, however, ignored his words and also stood, following him into the yard.

Upon opening the door, He Jinxuan saw Vice Captain Lu and his wife standing outside, a displeased look on his face. "Do you have any business coming over at this hour?"

Vice Captain Lu replied with some awkwardness, "Forgive us, are we interrupting your meal?"

He Jinxuan thought it rather obvious. "We were indeed just about to eat."

At this moment, Fu Guangying, standing beside Vice Captain Lu, interjected, "Captain He, it’s rather inconvenient to talk standing here. Why don't you invite us inside?"

Since they were from the same unit and many onlookers were present, he stepped aside. "Come in."

However, once they were in the yard, he directly opened the main door. "What is it you need to say?"

Xinyan, out of politeness, also approached. "Vice Captain Lu, sister-in-law, please have a seat inside."

The couple indeed wanted to go inside, but before they could respond, He Jinxuan spoke up. "It's quite hot today; it'll be cooler talking in the yard. Come, have a seat."

With that, he walked towards the grape arbor in their yard.

The couple had no choice but to follow.

Once seated, the couple exchanged a glance, and Vice Captain Lu finally spoke. "Captain He, we've come today to ask for a small favor."

After speaking, recalling He Jinxuan’s earlier words, he coughed somewhat bashfully. "Perhaps you should eat first; we can always come back later."

Xinyan brought out two glasses of water from inside. "Have some water."

He Jinxuan, not wanting them to disturb them again later, insisted, "No need. Just state your business so you don't have to make another trip."

Vice Captain Lu found it difficult to voice their request, but Fu Guangying beside him was impatient. "Here's the situation, Captain He: we'd like to borrow your motorcycle for a few days."

Hearing their request to borrow the motorcycle, He Jinxuan was about to refuse when Xinyan gently pulled him back.

Xinyan knew He Jinxuan would definitely refuse, but she felt it wouldn't be appropriate for him to say it directly. It would be better if she played the 'bad guy'. "I'm very sorry, sister-in-law, but we can't lend you the bike."

Fu Guangying's voice rose several decibels upon hearing their refusal. "Why not?"

Xinyan, unconcerned by her tone, directly fabricated a reason. "This motorcycle was a gift from my family so that I could save time and avoid the crowded public transport, as my schedule is usually very demanding.

Furthermore, a motorcycle is a valuable item. Most people wouldn't lend it out easily because if anything were to happen, dealing with the aftermath would be too troublesome. I hope you can understand."

Fu Guangying appeared somewhat displeased. "We're all colleagues in the same compound, living so close. We're only asking to borrow the motorcycle for a short while; why are you speaking as if you're cursing us?"

Xinyan's expression turned cold. "If that's how you perceive it, then there's nothing I can do. But it's not just about you; even if it were someone else, I would still give the same response. I simply do not like dealing with trouble."

Vice Captain Lu looked quite embarrassed and tugged at his wife. "Captain He's family is right. Such an expensive motorcycle can't be casually loaned out. Let's go; we shouldn't interrupt their meal."

Fu Guangying was pulled away, her expression clearly unhappy. "We live in the same courtyard, always seeing each other. It's just borrowing a vehicle; how could you refuse so outright?"

If Xinyan hadn't held him back, He Jinxuan would have lost his patience much earlier.

Hearing Fu Guangying's words, he directly retorted, "Vice Captain Lu, what do you mean by that? Is your family's chaos not enough, and now you're spreading it here?

What did my wife say that was wrong? And what does your wife mean by deliberately coming here to cause trouble?

Our food is going to get cold. We won't keep you any longer.

Moreover, my wife prefers a peaceful environment. It seems our families are not suited for mingling. Farewell, and don't expect us to see you out."

His wife rarely visited, and these two senseless individuals had agitated her.

He was unwilling to speak harshly to his wife, yet they had boldly intruded, truly showing they had been given too much leeway.