Rebirth: The Courtyard Bride Is Cool and Radiant

Chapter 560: Chapter 560: Didn’t Get to Watch the Show, Ended Up Trapping Myself

Duan Zhuangyu was even angrier now: "Huo Gaodi, what do you take me for? Do you think I’m after Auntie Jiang’s things?"

Huo Gaodi was confused by her words: "Then what else could it be?"

Duan Zhuangyu’s expression was unpleasant: "Even though it’s Old Four’s girlfriend’s first visit, Old Four has already settled the relationship. Haven’t you heard him announce outside that she’s his fiancée?

Since the status is set, the first visit naturally requires a gift. I naturally want to know what dad plans to give?"

Actually, it was just her pride at play. Even though she understood in her heart that Auntie Jiang would definitely favor her own daughter-in-law, they were both daughters-in-law of the Huo Family, and she didn’t want Old Four’s future wife to get a better gift on their first visit.

She’s just such a difficult person.

On the other side, Gui Hongmei also got reprimanded by her husband as soon as she got home: "What do you think you’re doing? When Third Sister-in-law makes a fuss, why are you following along and causing trouble?"

Gui Hongmei saw her sons looking at her and quickly explained: "I went, but I didn’t say anything. How did I cause trouble?"

Huo Weidong was clearly disapproving: "You joined in with Old Four’s affair; that’s already wrong. Even without saying anything, in dad and Auntie Jiang’s minds, you’re on the same side as Third Sister-in-law.

Since Auntie Jiang married in, regarding our marriages, she hasn’t meddled beyond her responsibilities. Now that it’s her son’s turn to get married, you’re starting to make trouble. I don’t know what you’re thinking?"

Gui Hongmei opened her mouth but ultimately said nothing. She was just a bit upset because she had wanted to introduce someone to Old Four before, causing Jiang Jingya, that stepmother, to lose face, so she wanted to go and watch the situation.

In the end, she didn’t get to watch anything but ended up troubling herself.

Huo Jingrui naturally didn’t know about the mess here.

At that moment, he had just finished communicating and planning with the leader of the forestry station and the captain of the security team and was on his way back to the Agricultural Reclamation Group.

Thinking that he should stay close to the Agricultural Reclamation Group for a few days, he decided to cook some good food for Yi’er. With that thought, he turned his steps towards the mountain.

But he had only walked a little way forward when he saw the sneaky Qiao Wenyu.

He frowned. What was this guy up to?

He lifted his foot, intending to go over and have a look, but accidentally stepped on a dry branch, startling Qiao Wenyu with the noise.

Qiao Wenyu turned around and saw Huo Jingrui standing not far away.

His eyes lit up immediately, and he raised his hand to signal something to Huo Jingrui.

Seeing the gesture, Huo Jingrui understood his meaning, crouched down, and moved towards him, careful not to make any sound.

Following Qiao Wenyu’s direction, he finally saw the people standing not far away.

He recognized Zhong Liyuan, but didn’t know who the person with their back to him was.

Due to the distance, their conversation wasn’t very clear, only catching Zhong Liyuan’s words in bits: "We can’t wait any longer, or it will be easier to... expose us. Hurry and complete the task, and I can leave this place. I’m really fed up; I don’t want to stay here for even a day."

She now deeply regretted taking on this task. Not only had she not accomplished her target, but she had also cost herself, and it was driving her mad.

The man said, "Let’s go with your plan, but make sure to clean up the trails. We don’t know how many eyes are on us right now."

Zhong Liyuan nodded and said, "I’ll act on New Year’s Eve night. Arrange for the escape in advance."

The two murmured a few more words before hurrying off.

Huo Jingrui and Qiao Wenyu exchanged glances, and Huo Jingrui made a gesture to Qiao Wenyu. They each followed a person in pursuit.

Huo Jingrui followed the person to the town, watched them enter a small courtyard, and then turned to the town’s police station to request a watch on that courtyard.

By the time he returned to the Agricultural Reclamation Group, it was already late.

He found Yunyi at the clinic to get the key, then ran to the Agricultural Reclamation Group canteen to exchange for some ingredients. Only then did he hurry back to the small courtyard to get busy.

But his mind was constantly at work, analyzing the various pieces of information he had gathered repeatedly until he finally understood the meaning and intent behind their words.