Reborn in the 80s: The Smart Wife with a Secret Space Chapter 1253: Who Needs Pride in Front of Their Wife?

Sister Shen tossed the orange peel aside. "Vice Captain Lu's wife, Fu Guangying, is pregnant," she announced.

Xinyan mused internally, 'This couple wastes no time.'

Sister Shen then turned her gaze to Xinyan's midsection. "Xinyan, have you felt any movement in your belly yet?"

Xinyan chuckled, explaining, "When Jinxuan and I married, we agreed to hold off on children for now. I'm still attending school, after all."

Sister Shen nodded in agreement. "That's sensible. If you were pregnant, I imagine continuing your studies would be quite difficult."

Recalling the earlier conversation, Xinyan inquired, "Sister Shen, how was Vice Captain Lu's motorcycle accident resolved?"

Sister Shen clapped her hands together, exclaiming, "Oh, you wouldn't believe it! Vice Captain Lu was rather fortunate. It turns out the Zhai Family's son-in-law played a key role."

She continued, "The person Vice Captain Lu hit suffered a fractured leg and some other minor injuries, though it looked quite severe. This individual had a cousin working at the hospital, and they leveraged that connection to exaggerate the injuries in hopes of a larger settlement."

Vice Captain Lu, newly married, lacked the funds for the demanded compensation. Consequently, his family's motorcycle was impounded. However, the Zhai Family refused to accept responsibility. The motorcycle wasn't theirs, and explaining the accident was already challenging enough without losing the vehicle as well. How could they face the owner?

But Fu Guangying proved to be quite formidable. She immediately began employing tactics, informing the family that the motorcycle wasn't theirs. Perhaps she intended to use Zhai Songyuan's brother-in-law's influence to intimidate them, but it backfired spectacularly. The other family then directly approached Zhai Songyuan's brother-in-law.

The Zhai Family's son-in-law held a position within a government department and could not afford to lose face. This situation ultimately led to a partial compensation agreement.

However, the injured party's family, driven by greed, incessantly altered their demands. This infuriated the Zhai Family's son-in-law, who retaliated by finding fault with them, nearly jeopardizing his own position.

This incident served as the turning point. The family ceased their unreasonable demands. Apart from covering medical expenses, they accepted a one-thousand-yuan settlement, and the matter was considered closed.

Still, Fu Guangying was undoubtedly a difficult character. Due to the compensation dispute, she continued to argue with the Zhai Family. In their eagerness to resolve the issue swiftly and avoid impacting the son-in-law's career, they indeed absorbed a portion of the financial burden.

Xinyan expressed her confusion. "Isn't she afraid of offending the Zhai Family? Or that the Zhai Family's son-in-law might cause trouble for Vice Captain Lu?"

Sister Shen simply shook her head. "People speculated wildly about it, inventing all sorts of theories, but the actual truth? Nobody truly knows."

Sister Shen lingered a bit longer but eventually departed, having obligations at home.

Not long after her departure, He Jinxuan returned. He entered the kitchen, where Xinyan was occupied, and wrapped his arms around her. "Did you finally remember me?" he teased.

Xinyan felt a pang of guilt. She had indeed been preoccupied lately and had neglected her husband. "I'm sorry. I realized my mistake and came home the moment I finished."

He Jinxuan held her close, whispering into her ear, "Have you thought about how you're going to make it up to me?"

Xinyan turned and planted a kiss on his cheek. "I'll let you decide."

Hearing her words, He Jinxuan's excitement surged. "You said it, and there are no take-backs."

Before Xinyan could protest, he couldn't resist planting a firm kiss on her neck, preempting any accusations of him acting like a dog. "Just a little preview for now," he murmured.

The couple continued their playful banter in the kitchen for a while longer, before He Jinxuan gently took the knife from Xinyan's hand. "You sit down; I'll handle dinner."

He then leaned in to whisper in Xinyan's ear, "Save your strength, and make sure you properly compensate your man tonight."

Xinyan playfully punched his arm. "You say anything, don't you? Where's your sense of shame?"

He Jinxuan beamed, clearly amused. "Why should I be shy with my own wife?"

This remark caused Xinyan to roll her eyes dramatically. "Just focus on cooking."

He Jinxuan gave Xinyan a confident nod. "Yes, ma'am."

Reflecting on Sister Shen's earlier conversation, Xinyan casually brought it up with He Jinxuan. "Why do you think the Zhai Family agreed to share the compensation?"

He Jinxuan calmly placed the chopped vegetables into a bowl. "If I'm not mistaken, Vice Captain Lu likely possesses some compromising information about Zhai Songyuan's father."

Xinyan's face brightened with understanding, prompting a laugh from He Jinxuan. "Alright, stop worrying about other people's business and focus more on me."

Seeing his mock-pitiful expression made Xinyan burst into laughter. She wrapped her arms around his neck. "Okay, I won't talk about them. I'll focus entirely on you."

He Jinxuan lovingly fed Xinyan a piece of spiced beef. "Now that's more like it. I've missed you terribly."With the year's end drawing near, the team has been swamped, leaving me no moments to visit the courtyard and be with you. Now that I finally have you in my sight, there are no more distractions." So, Xinyan opted to stand, embracing He Jinxuan from behind. She rested her head against his back, recounting her accomplishments throughout this period, and at times, she playfully acted spoiled, seeking his commendation. The tender ambiance within the kitchen was nearly intoxicating.