Shocking! My Rugged Husband is the Hidden Tycoon in the 70s Novel-Chapter 292: Lover

Lin Yufei arrived three days later. Coincidentally, Xu Qinghuan went to the county to perform surgery on Cao Congjun’s son, and Jiang Xingye was also busy as the assembly of the corn thresher machine was in a critical phase.

Yu Xiaomin and Jiang Xingmei were at home making clothes. Having seen Lin Yufei before, they invited him in when they saw him carrying a large package and said he was looking for Xu Qinghuan.

After introducing themselves, Yu Xiaomin poured tea for Lin Yufei. Lin Yufei took a few sips and was about to leave when Jiang Xingmei asked him to sit for a while to inquire about Zhao Jianjun. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Yu Xiaomin had no choice but to sit with them; leaving the two alone to chat wouldn’t be ideal as people would surely gossip.

"What’s the real deal between Zhao Jianjun and the female intellectual from your area?" Jiang Xingmei asked.

Jiang Xingye had asked him about Zhao Jianjun and Liu Dongmei. This woman named Jiang Xingmei was likely Jiang Xingye’s sister, so Lin Yufei didn’t hide anything, "There’s definitely interaction. Zhao Jianjun often brings food for Liu Dongmei. A couple of days ago, he even gave her a Dacron shirt."

Yu Xiaomin exclaimed, "This Zhao Jianjun is so shameless! If he wants to be with the intellectual, he should break off the engagement with you first!"

Feeling she might have spoken too boldly, Yu Xiaomin introduced the relationship between Jiang Xingmei and Zhao Jianjun to Lin Yufei, "Meizi is Jiang Xingye’s cousin and is engaged to Zhao Jianjun."

Lin Yufei guessed it was something like that, and he had heard people from the Liaozhong Team badmouthing Zhao Jianjun behind his back.

He couldn’t help but glance at the girl with the oval face. Yu Xiaomin noticed his gaze and dropped her head quickly, her face flushing with embarrassment.

Lin Yufei’s heart was racing too, and he quickly averted his gaze, coughing to cover it up.

"You think he doesn’t want to break off the engagement? What reason could he give? Saying he found someone he likes and wants to break up with me? You think he can survive people’s backlash?"

Jiang Xingmei recalled Xu Qinghuan’s analysis, "He’s just getting ambiguous with the female intellectual, knowing these rumors will reach my ears sooner or later. With my bad temper, I might confront him, and he’ll deny it, making it my fault."

After all, catching someone in the act is crucial. Without catching them together, there is no reason.

Yu Xiaomin gasped, "Is it really that complicated?"

Lin Yufei couldn’t help but glance at this girl again. Their eyes met in the air for two seconds before moving away, but something felt different.

Jiang Xingmei thought, "I hadn’t realized it could be this complicated. Some people are truly calculating."

"Isn’t it complicated? Think about what Zhao Jianjun’s father does."

"What does he do?" Yu Xiaomin asked hesitantly.

Lin Yufei answered quickly, "He’s the accountant for our team."

"And what about being an accountant?" Yu Xiaomin still didn’t understand. As she asked, she saw Lin Yufei smiling at her, feeling as if a little bird inside her was fluttering around trying to get out.

"An accountant calculates things, better than most at scheming." Lin Yufei quickly said. After speaking, he felt puzzled by his thoughts, not wanting the girl to be embarrassed or to strain her mind.

Yu Xiaomin giggled, "So that’s why!"

Her cheeks were rosy, and her eyes sparkled with light.

Feeling reluctant to leave, Lin Yufei took a book Yu Xiaomin offered him, and the three sat at the table studying.

Xu Qinghuan didn’t return in the evening. After Jiang Xingye finished his work, he headed straight to the county, assuming she would stay at the hospital overnight just in case.

Lin Yufei didn’t wait for her. Yu Xiaomin saw him out, "Why don’t you come again another day? She went to the county today, must be delayed by something."

Xu Qinghuan only mentioned a trip to the county but didn’t specify it was for a surgery.

"No problem, I’ll come another day. Just give her my things," Lin Yufei said, looking at Yu Xiaomin.

"Okay, I will." Yu Xiaomin dared not look at him, feeling shy yet sweet.

Many words needn’t be said—when meeting the right person, a gaze suffices.

"Thank you!" Lin Yufei felt nervous, wanting to say something but knowing it wasn’t the right time, unsure of his own feelings.

"You’re welcome!" Yu Xiaomin watched him leave. Lin Yufei turned back after a few steps and waved joyfully, feeling a bit reluctant.

Jiang Xingye reached the People’s Hospital late in the evening. Xu Qinghuan had just come out of the operating room, fully geared up, exposing only her eyes. Walking, she instructed Song Yanqing,

"I hope the incident with the New United Team patient won’t happen again. Strictly adhere to my prescription; not a single mistake is allowed. If any issue arises, it’s a criminal responsibility."

She referred to Liu Jijun’s surgery where someone swapped the medicine.

Song Yanqing assured, "Doctor Xu, don’t worry. After the last incident, the hospital underwent reform. We ensure no violations will occur."

Xu Qinghuan saw Jiang Xingye standing far down the corridor. She instructed Song Yanqing, "Please watch the medication, I’ll go over there."

Song Yanqing noticed Jiang Xingye and thought they were married, "Ah, your husband is here, go ahead, I’ll watch it."

They weren’t married, but Xu Qinghuan didn’t bother explaining. Sometimes, being lovers is more convenient than engaged.

Jiang Xingye overheard, feeling a secret fondness as Xu Qinghuan didn’t clarify.

"Why are you here?"

"Have you eaten?"

They spoke simultaneously. Xu Qinghuan shook her head, "Not yet."

"Shall I get you something?"

"Sure!"

Xu Qinghuan pulled Jiang Xingye into the room, handing him two apples, "It’s late, find Sister Zhaodi, give her the apples, let her arrange something."

Then she gave Jiang Xingye a big red apple, "Have this."

He didn’t ask where Xu Qinghuan got the apples but left with them and the lunchbox.

The room Xu Qinghuan used for changing and resting was still the previous office, exclusively assigned by Deng Aiguo, featuring a private restroom but only a squat toilet.

After closing the door, Xu Qinghuan entered the space, took a shower, tidied up, and stepped out dressed, carrying a bucket of water into the room.

Not long after, Jiang Xingye returned, "I went to look for Comrade Li. She asked about you, said it’s been a while since she saw you and wondered if you were in the county. I told her you’re performing surgery at the hospital."

The dishes were plentiful, and Xu Qinghuan pointed to the bucket of water, "We’ll be here overnight. You go shower first, then we’ll eat."

Jiang Xingye agreed, handing her the food, "You eat first."

He took the water into the restroom, closed the door, and quickly showered, changing clothes before coming out. Xu Qinghuan hadn’t started eating.

"Why haven’t you eaten?"

"Not very hungry, waiting for you."

"Are you too tired?" Jiang Xingye noticed at first glance how exhausted she seemed, with fatigue etched between her brows, feeling deeply concerned. He pulled her into his arms, "Eat a bit first, then sleep. I’ll watch over you."