Chapter 183 Guidance

I attended classes all day.

To avoid Meng Qi's pursuit, Jiang Ruzhen did not leave through the front gate, but instead deliberately went around to the side gate of the teaching building and returned to Shen Shuxin's courtyard.

The car stopped at the entrance, and as soon as she got out, she saw Xie Hui standing there, stamping his feet and looking around.

"Xie Hui, why aren't you going in?"

Jiang Ruzhen knew the two had a falling out, but she couldn't let him move around outside.

This is my godson, after all; I can't let him get too cold.

"Godmother, why are you back today? Didn't you go to Grandma's house?"

"Hmm, I'm not going today. Have you eaten? Come on, let's go inside with your godmother, and I'll make you something hot."

Xie Hui shook his head. "Xin Xin hasn't forgiven me yet, it wouldn't be good for me to go in."

Jiang Ruzhen patted the silly boy on the back, thinking, "There are so many honest people these days."

"It's alright, this is my godmother's place too. I'd like you to come in and have a seat."

Xie Hui was afraid that Shen Shuxin would be angry when she came back, so he was reluctant to go in and wait. In the end, Jiang Ruzhen had to use a lot of effort to drag him in.

What did this young man eat to grow up like that? He's got incredible strength.

"Sit down, your godmother will make you a bowl of noodles with braised meat sauce."

Xie Hui waved his hand repeatedly. Seeing that Jiang Ruzhen was really going to go in and cook for him after tying on her apron, he quickly got up and followed her into the kitchen.

Jiang Ruzhen didn't have to lift a finger; he kneaded the dough, rolled it, cut it, cooked it, and then stir-fried a potato and minced meat sauce.

Completed in one go.

Their movements were so practiced it was heartbreaking.

"Xie Hui, your cooking skills are really good. Did you practice on purpose?"

"No, godmother. My father sacrificed his life early, and my mother has always been in poor health. I've been used to doing odd jobs since I was a child. Cooking is no problem for me."

Jiang Ruzhen nodded repeatedly, saying that children from poor families mature early.

Xie Hui has suffered a lot since he was a child. If it weren't for Lu Mingzheng's continuous support for him and his mother, who knows what would have become of him.

My future is definitely ruined.

Why am I thinking about that person again?

Jiang Ruzhen shook her head and perked up to inquire about Xie Hui and Shen Shuxin.

"Xie Hui, it's not that your godmother doesn't trust you, but what exactly caused the conflict between you and my Xin Xin?"

Xie Hui paused in his shoveling of noodles, then lowered his head and whispered.

"Godmother, it's all my fault. I was too selfish and didn't consider Xin Xin's feelings."

"What happened?" Jiang Ruzhen asked anxiously.

"Actually..." Xie Hui had been immersed in a melancholy atmosphere these past few days, even though he pretended to be fine in front of Shen Shuxin.

He still pampered her and made her laugh.

But he felt anxious and uneasy, and as the days went by, this feeling grew stronger and stronger.

There are only ten days left until the Chinese New Year. After the New Year, he will probably have to go to the experimental base with the professor as soon as possible.

But he still didn't know how to tell Xin Xin about it.

If he said that, would Xin Xin think it was just an excuse for his behavior?

Since their last argument, he has become insecure and hesitant to cross any boundaries.

He felt that in this state of unease, he desperately needed to talk to someone.

"Godmother, I'm actually going to do an internship at the aerospace base with my professor after the New Year. I don't know if it will be months or years before I come back."

My heart is in great pain. I have a deep love for the aerospace industry, and I want to dedicate my youth and passion to my country, but I'm also afraid that Xin Xin won't wait for me..."

Jiang Ruzhen remained silent for a long time after hearing this, her heart churning violently.

Unexpectedly, the problem between her daughter and Xie Hui was so similar to that between her and Lu Mingzheng.

Her daughter is practically a carbon copy of her life.

She thought that she could temporarily endure the days of being apart from Lu Mingzheng, based on their love.

But she didn't know if her daughter's mind was as firm as hers.

Seeing that Jiang Ruzhen remained silent for a long time, Xie Hui's eyes gradually dimmed.

"Godmother! You also think I'm selfish, right? I'm dragging Xin Xin down for my own happiness. She could have a better life, she could meet a man a million times better than me."

But I just can't let go, I can't bear to see her in another man's arms. I'm so selfish...

Xie Hui squatted down and slammed his head against it, his pain overflowing. He couldn't control his emotions and burst into tears.

Jiang Ruzhen sighed and helped the person up.

"Xie Hui! It's not wrong for you to love someone, and it's not wrong for you to want to possess your lover. But you can't choose to hide it, and you can't bear everything by yourself. You need to make things clear with your lover."

A real man shouldn't run away from reality out of fear. You need to have a strong sense of responsibility and talk to Xin Xin properly, asking for her opinion.

Whatever decision Xin Xin makes, you should support her. Loving someone means respecting, trusting, understanding, and accepting them.

Xie Hui silently pondered Jiang Ruzhen's meaning repeatedly. After a long while, he looked up at Jiang Ruzhen and said.

"I understand, godmother. I'll go find her right away."

Jiang Ruzhen patted Xie Hui's head with satisfaction, "Good boy, no matter how things develop in the future, you will always be my godson."

Xie Hui looked at Jiang Ruzhen gratefully and nodded silently.

Jiang Ruzhen escorted the person to the door, and then saw one of Xin Xin's classmates running over, panting.

"Aunt Jiang, Xin Xin asked me to tell you that due to unforeseen circumstances, she and the professor have left ahead of schedule and will probably be back around the fifteenth of the new year."

"Huh?" Jiang Ruzhen and Xie Hui were both shocked.

"Why are you in such a hurry?" Jiang Ruzhen looked at Xie Hui, who was staring blankly, and didn't know what to say.

Xin Xin won't be back until the fifteenth day after the New Year, which means she won't be able to see Xie Hui one last time before he leaves.

Are these two children destined to be apart?

“Godmother. I’ve made up my mind. I’m going to Sichuan Province to find her.”

Xie Hui suddenly turned to look at Jiang Ruzhen, his eyes resolute. "I want to make it clear to her that the choice is entirely in her hands."

Jiang Ruzhen smiled genuinely this time and patted Xie Hui on the shoulder.

"Go ahead, I'll bring your mother here for the New Year, so she won't be lonely. You have to do your best!"

"Thank you, godmother. You and godfather are the best people ever."

Xie Hui gave Jiang Ruzhen a tight hug, then turned and resolutely left.

*

Jiang Ruzhen is busy preparing for the New Year with her parents every day. This year, life is better, and she is bringing back loads of things she has bought.

Starting from the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month, family members gradually returned from all directions.

The factory closed early for the holidays, and the eldest son entered the family at the age of twenty-six.

Xie Hui's mother was brought to celebrate the New Year on the 27th.

The renovation work on the second son's side didn't stop until the evening of the 28th. The workers went home for the holiday, but he brought Mei Ling back with him.

Besides Xin Xin being away on a business trip, the fourth brother was unable to return because the school had taken him out for training.

Jiang Ruzhen was very happy that everyone was together to celebrate the Lunar New Year this year.

But looking at Mei Ling, who was still avoiding her gaze, her face was filled with worry.

She called her second son aside, "It's fine to spend a few days in Beijing, but why bring someone back for the New Year? You're not even married yet, what are Mei Ling's parents going to think?"

The second son scratched his head. "Mom, she doesn't want to go back. She's already called her parents and told them."

Jiang Ruzhen slapped her angrily, "You're usually so smart, but Mei Ling is willful, so you just follow suit and act willful too."

You should at least call your future in-laws yourself and explain this to them!

The second son thought about it and realized it made sense, so he turned around and was about to go out to make a phone call.

Mei Ling, like a new bride, kept her eyes glued to her second son, and insisted on following him when he went out.

Jiang Ruzhen was utterly speechless.

She's a typical love-struck, naive, and innocent girl.

Jiang Ruzhen stayed at home talking with her parents and Xie Hui's mother, while her second son returned shortly afterward.

"What happened? So fast?"

"No one answered the phone. I'll go out and call again earlier tomorrow. It's too cold outside, and I'm afraid Meiling will catch a cold."

After the second brother finished speaking, Mei Ling even trembled twice in response.

The wife and husband are truly in perfect harmony!

Jiang Ruzhen was too lazy to talk to these two dim-witted kids.

I waved them away so they would disappear from my sight.

She decided to personally go and tell each family the next morning, but before dawn, Mei Ling's parents drove up and arrived in the middle of the night.