Reborn in the 80s: The Smart Wife with a Secret Space Chapter 1261: It’s Done

With a smile that reached her eyes, Xinyan linked arms with her senior. "Of course I missed you; that's why I came over."

Shen Guqing playfully tapped her forehead. "I'd have to be a ghost to believe that."

"Knew I couldn’t fool you, Senior," Xinyan chuckled.

Shen Guqing then turned her gaze to He Jinxuan. "Jinxuan, are you off duty today?"

He Jinxuan nodded in confirmation. "Yes, I’m off today and tomorrow."

Xinyan seized the moment. "Senior, when will your shift finally be over?"

Shen Guqing checked her wrist, glancing at her watch. "I only have half an hour left, and then I have two more surgeries."

Back in her previous life, Xinyan had deliberately chosen not to pursue medicine. The demanding nature of being a doctor, involving hours of standing for a single surgery and often dealing with uncomprehending patient families, was too much.

Additionally, doctors were perpetually working overtime. She desired a more liberated and comfortable existence in this new life.

Yet, despite her intentions, she hadn't entirely escaped it. Fortunately, she no longer viewed this path as her ultimate ambition. Her former professors had tried numerous times to instill their expectations in her, each attempt leaving them exasperated, wishing she were more pliable.

Eventually, they grew too weary to lecture her anymore but paradoxically increased the frequency with which they pulled her into the operating room each week.

She suspected this was the result of a collective decision, a new strategy to acclimate her and integrate her into their ranks.

To avoid prolonging her senior's wait, Xinyan suggested to He Jinxuan, "Jinxuan, please take the food Grandma Zhang prepared for Senior to her office. I'll just have a brief word with her."

Without objection, He Jinxuan picked up the bags, both large and small, and headed towards Shen Guqing's office. He understood his wife was here with a specific purpose today.

Uncle Shanzi held a fondness for Shen Guqing, a sentiment he had always been too reserved to express. Now that he had finally gathered the courage, He Jinxuan fully supported the endeavor.

As He Jinxuan departed, Xinyan steered Shen Guqing toward a more secluded spot. "Senior, how much longer are you and Uncle Shanzi going to let this situation linger?"

Shen Guqing's face flushed crimson upon hearing the question, yet she didn't evade the subject. "I wanted to hear your opinion."

Xinyan rested her head on Shen Guqing's shoulder. "Senior, don't concern yourself with others' thoughts. Just follow your heart."

She recognized her senior harbored reservations concerning marriage. "Senior, Uncle Shanzi is a good man, and Grandma Zhang is also very amiable. Most importantly, they both care deeply for you. I truly believe you'll find happiness marrying into their family.

But that's just my perspective. You and Uncle Shanzi have been together for a while now – how do you truly feel?"

Shen Guqing still appeared somewhat flustered, but in the presence of her junior, she dropped all pretense. "He is incredibly responsible, and his attentiveness and consideration provide a genuine sense of security.

I readily admit I like him a great deal, but I am also somewhat apprehensive.

He is the sole heir of the Zhang Family, so naturally, they are eager for him to marry and start a family soon. However, I experienced a miscarriage previously, which harmed my body, and given my current age, I fear I might not be able to..."

Though she trailed off, Xinyan grasped her meaning. "Senior, I understand your concerns, but don't you think you might be overthinking things?

Setting aside the fact that Master already aided in restoring your health, you are truly not that old."

In later years, late marriages became increasingly common; her senior was only in her thirties, making childbirth entirely feasible.

To be candid, her senior simply hadn't overcome the emotional aftermath of her previous marriage; she was experiencing some psychological difficulties. "Senior, if your feelings are mutual, why complicate matters with possibilities that haven't even materialized yet?

Besides, Master and I are here to support you. What is there to fear? You mentioned yourself that you're not getting any younger – are you truly going to keep delaying and letting precious time slip away?"

A sense of clarity washed over Shen Guqing. She realized she had indeed been overanalyzing the situation. Yes, she and Zhang Yueshan were no longer youthful. Since he didn't seem to mind her situation, why was she being so hesitant?

A sudden laugh escaped her. "Yanyan, thank you. I truly allowed my own anxieties to cloud my judgment."

Watching Xinyan and He Jinxuan depart, Shen Guqing hurried back to her office. She promptly dialed a number and inquired, "Hello, could you please connect me to extension 3286?"

A voice answered on the other end. "Hello, who are you looking for?"

Hearing the voice, Shen Guqing took a deep breath. "Zhang Yueshan, I agree."A cacophony of noise erupted from the other end of the phone line. After giving it a moment's attention, she decisively ended the call.