Chapter 383 Long Time No See, Husband

Chapter 383: The Long-Lost Husband

"I’ve heard of that Di Yu boy before, but our family isn’t close with the Di family, so of course, I don’t know much about him."

He Qiaoxiang thought rather simply, "What matters isn’t Di Yu as a person, but the Di family’s status in the capital."

Hao Yanyan looked at He Qiaoxiang, "So, you’re forgiving them now?"

He Qiaoxiang didn’t have such thoughts, but she also hoped her daughter wouldn’t act impulsively.

"Yan Yan, no use crying over spilled milk. Didn’t you say you wanted to start a business? I hooked you up with a clothing wholesaler. Meet them when you have time."

Now that Xu Jianwen knew about Hao Yanyan’s miscarriage, he had called the day before yesterday. Though he didn’t say much, you could tell he was crushed.

Hao Yanyan recalled the doctor’s words—she’d likely never have kids.

No point wallowing in it—she might as well focus on her career.

"Alright, Mom, I’ll listen to you."

Hao Yanyan temporarily set aside the matter of He Jingxuan. After all, the other party had already fallen into the trap—she’d bide her time and watch the drama play out.

He Qiaoxiang: "Now you’re talking."

As for He Jingxuan’s wedding, though thrown together last-minute, the Di family had invited many guests that day, even reporters from newspapers to take photos.

He Jingxuan saw it as the Di family rolling out the red carpet and saw nothing amiss.

She was over the moon marrying into the Di family.

Before the wedding, He Wenqiang repeatedly emphasized, "Xuanxuan, our family’s riding on you now. You must claw your way into the Di family and help us rise again."

He Wenqiang was now betting the farm on his daughter to pull him up.

He Jingxuan’s goal was equally clear, "Don’t worry, Dad. After some time, I’ll persuade Di Yu to invest in you."

He Wenqiang was thrilled, "That’s my girl—always delivers."

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Meanwhile, Ye Xiaoxiao had also learned the truth about Hao Yanyan’s miscarriage from Lin Zhilu.

"The information I gathered says Hao Yanyan miscarried because her aunt, Han Zhiyin, jumped her at the hospital."

Lin Zhilu couldn’t uncover more detailed information, but Ye Xiaoxiao knew why Han Zhiyin had attacked her.

"That was your former aunt, Xiao Xiao. You know her, don’t you? Why do you think she hit Hao Yanyan?" Lin Zhilu was very curious.

Ye Xiaoxiao: "Probably some bad blood between relatives. Is Han Zhiyin alright?"

Lin Zhilu: "She had connections to cover it up."

Now Ye Xiaoxiao understood why Hao Yanyan had introduced He Jingxuan to Di Yu—straight-up payback.

"He Jingxuan recently married Di Yu, and his family was rushing the wedding. Could it be they’re trying to clean up a mess?" Lin Zhilu speculated reasonably.

"Drop it." Once Ye Xiaoxiao understood Hao Yanyan’s intentions, there was no need to dig further. "Thank you for gathering so much information—it’s been very helpful. But don’t investigate the Di family anymore. Don’t poke the bear."

Lin Zhilu: "Fine. I wasn’t that interested in the Di family anyway. Xiao Xiao, you should stay away from them too. Your former cousin is bad news."

"Understood."

After getting the news, Ye Xiaoxiao focused on completing her work.

The gastric cancer surgery was a great success, making it the second life Ye Xiaoxiao had saved on the operating table.

Director Li and Director Jiang paid closer attention this time, striving to improve their own surgical success rates and save more patients' lives.

After the surgery, other hospitals—somehow hearing about it—also sought to contact Ye Xiaoxiao.

Those who couldn’t reach her directly called Rende Pharmacy instead.

Manager Ma was puzzled. Patients visiting Dr. Ye was one thing, but why were so many hospitals making appointments too?

Were they trying to recruit her?

When Ye Xiaoxiao heard Manager Ma’s inquiry, she had her turn them down.

After all, her priority was still traditional Chinese medicine. As for other matters, she’d handle that after her paper was done.

Ye Xiaoxiao had thought about holding a seminar to share her insights, but if she pushed too hard, others might not buy it.

Only people like Director Li and Jiang, who had witnessed her skills firsthand, truly trusted her abilities.

Others wouldn’t take a young girl like her seriously.

So, she decided to publish her paper first, hoping it would benefit cancer patients.

In January 1989, Lunar New Year was approaching.

Ye Xiaoxiao called her eldest brother to discuss their New Year plans.

"Big brother, are you really not coming to Beijing for the New Year? Do we really have to be split up in three places?"

Ye Xiaoxiao hadn’t spent the New Year at home for several years, and future chances would probably dwindle.

"I’ll talk to Dad about it. If the mine shuts down early for New Year’s, I’ll consider bringing Dad and Grandpa to Beijing."

Ye Changqing had devoted all his energy to his career this year, and fortunately, he’d made something of himself.

The mining operations were running smoothly, and everyone at the mine could enjoy a proper New Year.

"Big brother, it’s all on you. If you persuade Dad a bit more, he’ll definitely agree."

Their grandparents back home were too old to travel, and if the whole family left, there’d be nobody to entertain the relatives there.

So, naturally, their uncle’s family and grandparents wouldn’t come.

But Ye Jianguo and Miao Fengshan might still be persuaded.

Neither was dead set against coming to Beijing.

Most importantly, if all the children were here, they had no reason not to come.

Ye Changqing said over the phone, "It’s fine if you don’t come back for the New Year. But when Changjun ties the knot next year, you should all come back for the gathering."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "Jun-ge’s getting married?! When did he find a girlfriend?"

Ye Changqing: "He met a girl in the county town. I’ve seen her twice—down-to-earth and sincere, someone who’d fit in well with our family."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "It must be the girl who took the initiative. Changjun is too introverted."

Ye Changqing chuckled, "Either way, at least Changjun won't stay single forever."

Though said in jest, Ye Changjun was indeed getting up there in age.

Starting a family and settling down was something the whole family had been hoping for.

After hanging up with her big brother, Ye Xiaoxiao returned to her desk to continue writing her thesis.

...

Lu Hanchuan had been gone for over a month and finally came back home in late January.

By then, Ye Xiaoxiao had already finished the first draft of her thesis. His showing up out of nowhere at night gave her a start.

"How did you get in?" Ye Xiaoxiao turned around at the noise.

She hadn’t heard any knocking, and the courtyard gate was locked from the inside at night. Even if Lu Hanchuan had a key, he couldn't have gotten in.

Lu Hanchuan remained calm. "Climbed over the wall. The security in this courtyard is pretty lacking."

Ye Xiaoxiao stood up and looked him over. Dressed in his military uniform, Lu Hanchuan looked very dashing. "Aren’t you afraid Sister Hong might mistake you for a thief and give you a beating?"

Lu Hanchuan pulled Xiao Xiao into a hug. "She lives in the front courtyard. I came in from the back."

Ye Xiaoxiao pushed him away. "I think... we should get two dogs for the courtyard."