Since then, Mr. Ye has taken up residence in Xinyan’s small courtyard.

During this time, He Jinxuan no longer needs to rush back at mealtime to cook for Xinyan, as all these tasks have been taken care of by Mr. Ye’s people.

After the final exams, Xinyan has been fully immersed with several professors in the operating room, one surgery after another. Every day, besides providing acupuncture treatment to Mr. Ye, she’s too exhausted to do anything else.

He Jinxuan said tenderly, "If it’s really too much, why not tell the professors? You’re not going down that path, so you don’t have to push yourself so hard."

Leaning in He Jinxuan’s arms, Xinyan replied, "The professors are so enthusiastic, how can I not cherish this? Others might not even get such opportunities. I’ve thought about it; what I learn is mine, and even if I don’t plan to follow that path, I want to be the best at what I do. With this chance, I definitely won’t complain about being tired."

So He Jinxuan became Xinyan’s personal masseur, and a comprehensive one at that.

With Mr. Ye’s people taking care of daily needs, Xinyan and He Jinxuan found themselves with a lot less to worry about, allowing them to focus entirely on their work.

Once the telephone in the small courtyard was connected, things became more convenient.

Just as they were preparing to go out, they received a call from Shen Guqing: "Yanyan, Yueshan and I have discussed it and plan to go back home for the wedding during the New Year."

Hearing this news, Xinyan was truly happy for her senior sister: "Have you talked to Master and Mistress?"

Shen Guqing let out a soft ’hmm’ and said, "Yes, I’ve told them."

Then she laughed as she recalled something: "Master said to have several of our fellow students support me at the wedding, as if we were going to fight. Besides, we won’t return to my hometown afterwards, so there’s no need for extra support."

Xinyan didn’t expect Master to say that: "Alright, Jinxuan and I will definitely be there, and we’ll take the opportunity to pay a visit."

The two chatted a bit more before hanging up the phone.

They originally planned to buy sleeper tickets to go back, but since the senior sister will be returning home with Uncle Shanzi for the wedding, everyone discussed and changed their plans.

They decided to drive back directly.

Mr. Ye’s car naturally couldn’t fit so many people, especially since they needed to bring luggage, so He Jinxuan also planned to drive a car.

They’ve been busy with work these days, planning to leave for home on the 26th of the twelfth lunar month.

On the other side, after receiving the call, He Jiefang directly took leave and went home: "Mom, Third called."

Mother He, upon hearing her third son called: "What did he say? Is he coming back for New Year?" 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

He Jiefang recalled what his third brother said: "Yes, he said not only will he and his wife come back, but Ninghui’s father-in-law will also come to visit."

"What? Ninghui’s father-in-law?"

"Yes, Jinxuan only mentioned that Ninghui’s father-in-law has found Liyan and the two children and intends to visit home."

Upon hearing that Ninghui’s father-in-law was coming, Mother He couldn’t help but be anxious: "He’s not coming to hold us accountable, is he?"

He Jiefang quickly explained: "No, he just wants to see where his grandsons live. They’re not that petty."

Mother He felt very complicated. When they sent the two children over back then, they handed them to Jinxuan without much thought, which was indeed a bit improper.

Previously, when they ran into Ye Liyan in Beijing, the family felt ashamed, and now with Ninghui’s father-in-law coming over, she felt even more guilty.

Then she heard He Jiefang say, "Jinxuan said the Ye Family wishes to have the New Year’s dinner with us."

"What, have the New Year’s dinner together?"

He Jiefang nodded: "That’s what Jinxuan said. He also mentioned you don’t need to specially prepare anything, they will bring things over."

Mother He wore a bitter expression: How can the New Year be spent well like this?