Qu Xiaoli didn’t mind the time, Guodong would come back with groceries anyway. She began to cook. After a while, they’d all have to return, it’s not good to be too late, so why worry about the time?

So at eleven sixteen, they were able to start lunch.

"Second Uncle, I’ll go to the hospital to deliver the meal." Guodong wanted to deliver the meal before he even started eating, after all, his father-in-law was still in the hospital.

"No need, you should eat quickly too. Once we’re done eating, we’ll all go to the hospital and then head directly home from there."

"Yeah, everyone thought that was feasible."

At noon, Wei Kaiyun and Jiang Xinyu went to a restaurant for lunch. Each had a bowl of noodles; they couldn’t think of what else to eat. The bowl was big and full. Jiang Xinyu only ate half.

"In the afternoon, go to the grain station and see. Feifei says she wants to eat bean buns, and there aren’t many red beans left at home."

"Okay, you rest at home."

Jiang Xinyu nodded, "I might go out for a bit, but I definitely won’t go far."

Wei Kaiyun didn’t oppose, so after finishing their meal at the restaurant, they parted ways.

The grain station is also closed at noon, but since Wei Kaiyun is going to look for the director, off-work hours are better.

Jiang Xinyu strolled on her way home, thinking about what she could take from her stash, and eventually decided to take out two bags of rice and a piece of meat. The kids at home shouldn’t always eat smoked meat.

Once home, she placed them directly on the car. This way, she avoided any extra hassle.

She pondered over some fruits in her stash, but as they were all from the South, it was tricky to bring them out. It was truly a dilemma.

When Wei Kaiyun returned, he loaded the car without questioning the two bags of rice he saw.

Lying beside his wife, it was rare that it was just the two of them. Wei Kaiyun began to feel a little restless.

"No way, we’re outside."

"Isn’t this our home?"

"This isn’t our home."

Seeing his wife was steadfast, Wei Kaiyun had to hold back.

"Wife, I’m going to make a call."

"Go on, I’ll make a few calls in a bit too."

After making three calls, Wei Kaiyun felt reassured. They informed him that the leadership is very unstable right now and might be reassigned. They instructed to stay put and they’ll be informed of any updates.

After putting down the phone, Wei Kaiyun felt somewhat heavy-hearted.

"What’s wrong?"

"The leadership might be reassigned."

"What’s so bad about that? We’ll see who laughs last."

Wei Kaiyun laughed. His wife’s perspective was simple and straightforward.

"Do you think that female educated youth is still alive?"

"She must be alive. I believe she’s alive."

"Hmm, but we can’t find her. I’ve thought about her words many times."

"It’s already good enough, this way you’re avoiding unnecessary detours. Be content."

Thinking about it, Wei Kaiyun admitted his wife was right. "Are you going to make your call?"

"Yes, calling home."

Wei Kaiyun followed suit.

She Xiaoyun was pleasantly surprised to receive Jiang Xinyu’s call.

"Xinyu, when are you coming back?"

"I don’t plan on coming back now. I’ll stay here with the kids."

"Will you bring the kids back during the New Year?"

"No, the winter here is covered by snow for a long time, making travel really inconvenient. I’ll stay here. How is everyone at home?"

"Everything’s fine, everything’s the same. But Secretary Song took her kids back to her parents’ home and directly resigned."

"Why?"

"Isn’t it because of the new director? He might really like Secretary Song, but perhaps she doesn’t like him. Anyway, I asked, and Secretary Song wouldn’t say a word.

Zhou Zhaodong made a big scene, almost causing Secretary Song to get criticized.

Director Liang almost lost his job too. Anyway, it was quite the commotion."

"Qingqing wrote to me it was alright. But relationships between men and women need to be more cautious.

Is Secretary Pan alright? She stopped writing to me."

"She’s not doing well either, having given birth to two daughters. But their relationship is still okay.

Xinyu, you probably don’t know that Secretary Pan’s husband was keen on you back then. After you went to college, he waited for you for more than a year.

But their relationship is now quite good."

Jiang Xinyu remembered Secretary Pan’s husband, who worked at the police station. She couldn’t recall his looks clearly. She had no dealings with him and really didn’t get what he saw in her.

"How about my sister?"

"She’s the happiest. Their kids are taken care of by the elders, and they just work and earn money without any worries at home."

The fate of Wang Ailing truly changed. The misery of the past life turned into happiness this time.

"How about you? Is my niece okay? Who’s taking care of her?"

"Usually Zhiwei takes care of the younger sister."

"Aren’t you going home at noon to check on the kids?"

"My mom’s at my place trying to wean the baby, so I’m not going back."

"Haha, you fed her for so long?"

"This little girl is just so spoiled, I can’t help it, so I kept feeding her."

Jiang Xinyu checked the time and realized they’d been chatting for quite a while.

"Sister She, let’s write if we have things to discuss. It’s been a while."

"Okay, by the way, I heard that Kong Mengjie in your village separated from her husband because of his sister."

Jiang Xinyu was taken aback. "Sister She, find out the details and write to me."

"Alright, expect my letter."

Jiang Xinyu wondered what happened with the Kong Family again?

After hanging up, she saw Wei Kaiyun looking at her with a hint of resentment.

"What’s wrong?"

"How come there’s still a man who likes you?"

"Ridiculous."

She had no impression of Secretary Pan’s husband at all, okay?

Jiang Xinyu called Lv Beiguang afterward. His family had a son, and he needed to acknowledge it.

"Xinyu?"

"Yes, let me be brief. Two things: first, your in-laws had a son. Second, keep an eye out for a good guy for Jing Chu. This girl has no such notions.

This won’t do; she’s already grown up, how can she not have a boy she likes? She tells me she listens to you and me. Keep an eye out, and I’ll give you someone’s info so they can help check out the guy you’ve spotted.

We can’t let our daughter’s potential partner details be vague."

Lv Beiguang immediately promised, "I’ll watch out."

"Jing Chu said she’d listen to us, so make sure you find someone good for her."

"Xinyu, why don’t you help out over there?"

"Would you really want Jing Chu to stay here forever?"

"Just like Guodong and Li Xue, in the future, let the kids make it on their own.

I initially thought of giving my job to Jing Chu. But the girl didn’t want it. She’s set on working things out herself."

"There’s nothing wrong with that. Fine, we’ll all keep an eye out."

Wei Kaiyun heard a knocking on the door, so Jiang Xinyu went out with him; there was no need to call anyone else.