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Chapter 818: Chapter 818: Waiting for Their Move
The next morning, Xinyan received a call from Han Jingchen: "Yanyan, your mom and I have discussed it and we’re leaving tomorrow. Let Granny Zhang know we’ll pick her up early tomorrow."
Xinyan responded: "Dad, if you have some time, it would be best to wait until Granny Zhang signs the compensation agreement before you leave. I’m worried she might be bullied."
Han Jingchen replied to his daughter: "Don’t worry, your mom and I will definitely settle everything with Granny Zhang before taking care of our own business. You can rest assured."
At noon, after returning to the courtyard from school, as soon as Xinyan entered: "Granny Zhang, I’m back."
Granny Zhang was still holding a ladle: "Wash your hands and get ready to eat."
Xinyan put away her things and entered the kitchen: "What delicious food did you make? It smells wonderful."
Granny Zhang looked at her, smiling: "I steamed rice, made your favorite sautéed bamboo shoots with meat, and specially added some pickled peppers to ensure you like it. I also made braised pork with dried plums."
After washing her hands, Xinyan said: "Granny Zhang, my dad said he will pick you up early tomorrow morning. At that time, he and my mom will take you back, and regarding the compensation for the reserved land, let them accompany you on a trip, so you won’t be bullied. I’ve told my dad."
Granny Zhang felt warm inside: "Alright, I understand."
Xinyan remembered something: "Pack your things this afternoon, I’ll bring some Beijing specialties back tonight so you can take them home and share with the neighbors."
Granny Zhang didn’t object, she just said: "Just buy a few things to try, don’t buy too much."
Xinyan helped Granny Zhang bring the dishes to the stone table under the magnolia tree: "This smell could make anyone hungry."
Xinyan helped serve the rice, and after they sat down, Xinyan picked a piece of braised pork with dried plums and placed it in Granny Zhang’s bowl: "It looks flavorful, it must be delicious."
Granny Zhang saw her expression, knowing this child couldn’t bear to part with her: "Don’t worry about me, try it and see how it tastes?"
Xinyan put a piece of stewed pork into her mouth: "This is just the right flavor, truly so delicious."
Watching Xinyan eat happily, Granny Zhang said: "If you like it, eat more. I deliberately made extra today."
Xinyan kept her head down, focused on eating to cover up her unwillingness to part, while Granny Zhang occasionally used the serving chopsticks to put more food into her bowl.
When the meal was finished, Xinyan helped to clear the dishes, then went inside to change clothes and put on light makeup: "Granny Zhang, I’m heading out. Is there anything special you’d like to take back to East Province?"
Granny Zhang waved her hand: "No, it’s getting late. Don’t dawdle, or you might miss the afternoon’s seminar."
Seeing Xinyan leave, she went back inside to pack her things.
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Meanwhile, He Jinxuan was already leading a convoy loaded with goods out of Beijing.
After leaving the Capital, he kept strategizing in his mind.
He took out a simple map from the car and pondered over the route for this trip.
Even though they watched carefully while loading the goods, this task felt complicated, requiring his utmost attention.
Looking at the route to their destination, he suddenly thought of something, his eyes lit up.
However, he didn’t rush to share his thoughts aloud, deciding it’s better to wait until they arrived, then let them change the route at the last moment.
Thinking that this section right after leaving the Capital would be safe, he informed the driver and then closed his eyes to sleep.
Prepared to conserve energy and await their move.