Back to 1984: Let's Work Hard Together to Raise The Kids!-Chapter 231: Returning to China

Chen Xinyue took a careful look, sipped her coffee, and said casually, "They’re my friends. Do you know Miss Annie?"

Annie pondered for a moment, pointed at Zhang Jingxuan in the photo, and said seriously, "This is my husband, and that’s why I’m here to see you, Mary. I want to know what their relationship is! I have the right to know!"

Chen Xinyue’s expression tightened, disbelief on her face as she covered her mouth, looked at the photo, then at Annie, "Could you be mistaken? How could he possibly be your husband? He’s..."

Halfway through her sentence, Chen Xinyue immediately fell silent, her expression growing heavier, "Annie, I understand your feelings, but we should all stay calm. If it’s a misunderstanding, wouldn’t it harm your marriage? I can’t say much now because I don’t know about things between you two. If you really want to know, I suggest you ask him directly.

I can give you my friend’s contact details, but I don’t want to get involved in your matters. After all, I really don’t know these things, please understand."

Annie held her head in sadness, holding back tears, and after a while, she took a deep breath and looked up to smile gratefully at Chen Xinyue, "I understand, what you said is right. Things heard from others can be untrue, and it’s better to verify them myself. Thank you for today, I will get in touch with you once I am ready."

Concern appeared in Chen Xinyue’s eyes, and she comforted, "Annie, I think you shouldn’t be disappointed yet. First, you haven’t confirmed if the person in the photo is truly your husband; second, even if he is your husband, there might be a reason; third, no matter what the outcome of your inquiry, I hope you take care. Good people shouldn’t be hurt."

Annie looked at Chen Xinyue in a daze, seeing the sincerity in her eyes, she couldn’t help but smile, "I know, dear, thank you for your comfort."

Chen Xinyue walked out of the coffee shop, took a long breath, looked at the sky, and a hint of melancholy appeared in her eyes.

When she got back to school, she acted as if nothing had happened, laughing and joking with Xue Lingxue while packing up, though both had their own concerns, they tacitly avoided mentioning them.

After the plane landed at the Capital Airport.

Chen Xinyue dragged Xue Lingxue to stay at a hotel, "It’s rare for you to come to the capital. I’ve lived here for four years. I may not know it inside out, but I do know where the good food and fun places are. Come on! I’ll show you around."

Xue Lingxue, thinking about the marriage matter, was feeling down.

Chen Xinyue tugged at her playfully, "Hey, don’t worry! On the day you marry that Zhang, I’ll give the Zhangs a big gift. As long as you showcase your skills bravely, you definitely won’t have to marry him, I promise."

Xue Lingxue was puzzled, "What big gift is that powerful? What did you do?"

"It’s a secret!" Chen Xinyue winked at her but didn’t say more.

The two played in the capital for a week, during which Chen Xinyue also took the opportunity to inquire about a few large companies in the capital to prepare for her career planning.

It wasn’t until Xue Lingxue received a call from home that they set off on their way back.

As soon as they arrived in An City, Xue Lingxue was picked up by the Xue family’s driver.

Chen Xinyue walked out of the station alone with her suitcase. Upon seeing Chen Wenjun’s car, she ran over joyfully, "Dad!"

Chen Wenjun got out of the car and, without a word, helped her load the luggage into the trunk, dotingly tapping her head, "You, coming back to the country, didn’t think to go home first and played in the capital for a week. Your grandpa’s been mentioning it for days, he’ll probably have words for you when you get back."

Chen Xinyue playfully stuck out her tongue and jumped into the passenger seat, "Dad, I was accompanying my upset friend, you have to help me plead."

Chen Wenjun started the car, raised an eyebrow, "Is it that Xue Lingxue?"

Chen Xinyue nodded hard, "How did you know, Dad?"

Chen Wenjun chuckled, "Did you forget about Qu Zhiyang and your brother? Your brother mentioned it on the phone, and Qu Zhiyang tells his mom everything. His mom works at the same place as your mom, so how do you think I know?"

Chen Xinyue held her head, "That big mouth! Really... Lucky I didn’t discuss it with them!"

"Discuss what?"

Chen Xinyue shook her head briskly, "Nothing, Dad."

Chen Wenjun did not press further and changed the topic to recent arrangements, "The Zhang family and the Xue family are getting married, it’s a grand event, your mom and I received invitations. That girl from the Xue family is your friend, right? You should come with Mom and Dad."

Chen Xinyue was so surprised she choked on her saliva, eyes wide with disbelief, "Dad! You and Mom are so amazing you even received invitations?"

If Xue Lingxue hadn’t confessed, she wouldn’t have known the Xue family was so influential. With the Xue family’s status, her family shouldn’t be able to intersect with them, at least not before she went abroad.

Chen Wenjun grinned proudly, "It’s nothing. Over the years, your mom and I have invested in real estate, and it’s been going well. Though we’re not at the level of the Zhang Group, we’re rising stars with rapid development. Plus, your mom’s work with the E Society is going well, expanding into entertainment and literature circles with two new branches, and it’s been really successful.

Newspapers and magazines are the source of public opinion headlines; whether it’s political or business circles, they all want to be on good terms with us. Your mom got the Xue family’s invitation, and I got the Zhang family’s."

Chen Xinyue listened in awe, giving Chen Wenjun a thumbs up, "Dad! You and Mom are amazing! I’m aware of Mom’s work with the E Society, but how about the real estate? Even squeezing into that industry?"

She just found it unbelievable.

Chen Wenjun laughed, "It wouldn’t have happened if it was just your mom and me. We’re just shareholders at best. The main shareholder is your godfather Gao Lei, and the general manager is Uncle Gui. Your mom and I don’t participate in the company’s operations, just invested some money early on for dividends."

Chen Xinyue suddenly understood, I thought so!

"Dad! I think you and Mom are so incredible, I should just stay home and take care of you," Chen Xinyue joked with a cheeky grin.

But Chen Wenjun took it seriously, "That’s perfect! Your mom has always been reluctant to see you go far away. Stay close with us, and we’ll buy you whatever you want: house, car, money, you name it."

Chen Xinyue panicked immediately and shook her head repeatedly, "Dad! I was just joking, don’t take it seriously. I’m still young, and haven’t achieved my ambitions and grand dreams yet! I’m not planning to be a freeloader at home, or all these years of studying would be in vain."

Chen Wenjun found her amusing, "What are your ambitions? Tell me, and I’ll give you some advice."

Chen Xinyue bit her lip, thought for a bit, and with determined eyes, said, "I want to strive in the capital, start from scratch, and not rely on you."

Chen Wenjun wasn’t quite convinced, but upon seeing the bright confidence in his daughter’s eyes, he swallowed his words back, "Alright, discuss it with your mom when we get back. If she agrees, then I have no objections either."

Chen Xinyue cheered.