Reborn in the 80s: The Smart Wife with a Secret Space Chapter 1260: Don’t Say That, People Might Misunderstand

As the afternoon approached, Granny Zhang, noticing the late hour, suggested to the neighbors helping with the quilt-making, "Ladies, it's getting late now. Let's call it a day. We can pick this up again this afternoon. We mustn't let this interfere with your families' lunch preparations."

The neighbors agreed with laughter, "Alright, we'll continue this afternoon then."

One neighbor, glancing at Xinyan and He Jinxuan with a smile, inquired, "Old Sister, who are this lovely young lady and handsome young man to you?"

Granny Zhang introduced them with evident pride, "This is my grand-niece Han Xinyan and her husband, He Jinxuan."

The speaker beamed, looking at the couple, "Oh, you two are married? What a beautiful pair you make."

While they chatted, their hands continued their work, finishing the threads before setting aside their needles. "Okay, we're off then. You should hurry and make lunch for the two children."

As they rose and observed the items loaded onto the motorcycle, they remarked with a hint of envy, "Granny, you're truly fortunate. Your grand-niece and her husband are so devoted."

Granny Zhang replied with a swell of pride, "Indeed, my Yanyan is the most filial. She's just usually too busy to visit often."

One lady paused at the gate, asking, "What does your grand-niece do?"

Her question caused the others to halt, listening with keen interest.

Granny Zhang's face lit up with pride, "My Yanyan studies at Jing University, and she's truly exceptional in her studies."

Curiosity piqued, they no longer seemed eager to leave, engaging in further conversation. "The youngest son from the Qu family in our courtyard also studies at Jing University."

Another chimed in, "Then they must be classmates."

After a few more pleasant exchanges, the ladies departed.

Coincidentally, as they reached the intersection, they encountered the Qu family's youngest son. One of them stopped him, "Qu, where have you been?"

"Aunt Hu, I was just taking out the trash."

"We were just talking about you."

Qu Wenjun asked, puzzled, "What were you saying about me?"

"Granny Zhang's grand-niece is visiting, and we heard she also studies at Jing University. You're schoolmates."

"She's my schoolmate? I'll have to look into it; perhaps I know her."

As this conversation unfolded, Xinyan and He Jinxuan emerged from the courtyard, heading in their direction.

Someone turned their head upon hearing the approaching voices, "Hey, they're coming out. Do you recognize them?"

As Xinyan and He Jinxuan drew nearer, Qu Wenjun recognized them and scratched his head. "You know, I actually know her, but she definitely doesn't know me."

The ladies exchanged glances, finding this peculiar. Isn't knowing someone a mutual thing?

How could Qu know her, yet she not know him?

Qu Wenjun chuckled, explaining, "It turns out she's Granny Zhang's grand-niece. You wouldn't believe how remarkable she is; she's a top student and a role model for all of us at school."

His words sparked a twinkle of interest in the ladies' eyes.

However, before Qu Wenjun could elaborate further, Xinyan had already approached.

He spoke directly, "Hello, Senior. I'm Qu Wenjun, a freshman this year. I saw you at the opening ceremony in the auditorium."

Xinyan offered him a smile, "Hello, Qu."

The ladies then addressed Xinyan as she emerged, "Miss, why are you coming out?"

Xinyan replied with a slight smile, "I'm craving Granny Zhang's stuffed tofu dish and want to get some tofu from the consignment shop."

The ladies responded with enthusiasm, "Come on, we'll show you the way."

Though Xinyan knew the shop's location, she graciously accepted, "Thank you very much, ladies."

As she walked away, she remembered to greet the freshman, "Goodbye, Qu."

Qu Wenjun felt a surge of excitement, responding, "Goodbye."

Watching Xinyan depart, he dashed back into his house, energized. "Mom, Mom, guess what? That student I really admire, who's a year ahead of me, is actually related to Granny Zhang."

Qu's mother teased him upon seeing his exuberance, "Look how thrilled you are! If I didn't know you admired her, I'd think you had a crush."

Qu Wenjun appeared taken aback by his mother's words. "Mom, please don't say that; it could lead to misunderstandings if others overhear."

He then animatedly recounted Xinyan's academic achievements at school. "Mom, isn't she incredibly impressive?"

Qu's mother expressed her disbelief, "Wow, she must be exceptionally intelligent to be so outstanding."

And so, within that single afternoon, Xinyan became quite the talk of the railway residential area.

Yet, the central figure remained blissfully unaware of her newfound minor fame.

At noon, Zhang Yueshan had lunch at his office, while Xinyan and He Jinxuan dined with Granny Zhang before proceeding to Senior Gu's residence.

Upon seeing her, Shen Guqing greeted her with excitement, "Yanyan, what a pleasant surprise! How come you have the time to visit today?"