He Zhenhua hired someone to haul a cartload of firewood home, as there were many people eating at home and the firewood for cooking would be used up quickly.
Han Yixian is extremely busy now, so he takes extra care of these little things.
He Zhenhua unloaded most of the firewood for He Yuhan's courtyard, unloaded some for his own courtyard, and finally unloaded the remaining firewood for Yan Qingya's courtyard.
When Yan Qingya came home from get off work, she saw He Zhenhua carrying firewood into his yard.
Upon seeing this, she quickly stepped forward and asked, "Brother He, what are you doing?"
He Zhenhua said, "I got some firewood for the house, and Yuhan said you don't have any here either, so she asked me to unload some for you."
Actually, this was He Zhenhua's own idea, but he was afraid that Yan Qingya would not accept it, so he used his sister as an excuse.
Upon hearing this, Yan Qingya said, "Yuhan, you really think of everything for me. I'm so grateful to have troubled you."
He Zhenhua waved his hand and said, "We're all so familiar with each other, no need to thank me. It's not easy for a young lady like you to live alone. If you need any help in the future, just let me know."
Yuhan cooked something delicious tonight, so she told you not to cook and to come over for dinner.
Yan Qingya said somewhat embarrassedly, "It's not good for me to eat at your place so often. Food is so precious these days, I can just make do with what I have."
He Zhenhua carefully placed the last bit of firewood and said, "You girl, you overthink things. You often buy things for the children too. There's no need to be so calculating between friends."
Hurry up and get ready to eat. I'm done here too.
Yan Qingya noticed the sweat trickling down He Zhenhua's temples, took out a handkerchief, and handed it to him, saying, "Brother He, look how sweaty you are, quickly wipe your sweat."
He Zhenhua was secretly pleased when Yan Qingya handed him the handkerchief and took it. The moment they received the handkerchief, their fingers touched. Both of them felt a jolt, and Yan Qingya quickly put her hand behind her back.
He Zhenhua felt as if an electric current flowed into his body through his fingertips, making his body feel tingly and numb.
He also noticed Yan Qingya's actions and was secretly pleased that she wasn't completely indifferent to him. Perhaps he could intensify his pursuit.
He used to think women had little influence on him, at least not his ex-wife. But ever since he met Yan Qingya, he'd felt something was off. He'd think of her from time to time, and want to see her.
After seeing her, he was no longer satisfied with keeping his distance from Yan Qingya. He wanted to get closer to her, to see her every day, and he wanted more.
During this time, he saw Yan Qingya frequently, and he finally understood his own feelings. Since he had fallen in love, there was no reason for him to miss out.
He Zhenhua took out a handkerchief and wiped the man's face, saying, "This handkerchief is dirty. I'll wash it and return it to you."
That's what he said, but he had no intention of paying it back at all.
Yan Qingya saw He Zhenhua holding her handkerchief without returning it and her face flushed slightly. She quickly said, "Then I'll go tidy up." With that, she ran into the house.
He Zhenhua looked at the slender figure with tenderness in his eyes and chuckled. It seemed the young girl was shy.
After sending the firewood truck away, He Zhenhua hurried back to his yard, took a shower, changed into clean clothes, and then went to his sister's place.
Yan Qingya had already arrived and was helping He Yuhan.
Yan Qingya, while tending the fire for He Yuhan, said, "Yuhan, thank you so much this time. I was just about to buy some firewood. I'll give you the money later."
He Yuhan said, "You don't need to thank me. My older brother bought it for you. If you want to pay, it should be for my older brother."
Upon hearing this, Yan Qingya said, "But Brother He said it was you who asked him to do this."
He Yuhan laughed and said, "My silly sister, my brother only used me as an excuse because he was afraid you wouldn't accept it. He really cares about you."
Upon hearing He Yuhan's words, Yan Qingya blushed deeply and said, "Yuhan, if you keep talking nonsense, I won't talk to you anymore. You know my situation. Don't make jokes like this in the future. It's not good for Brother He if people find out."
He Yuhan said, "What's wrong with you? Don't you have the right to pursue happiness anymore? Are you really prepared to be alone for the rest of your life? Or do you think my older brother is no good?"
Yan Qingya knew what He Yuhan meant and shook her head, saying, "Brother He is a young and talented man. What kind of girl can't he find? I am not good enough for Brother He."
He Yuhan said, "My older brother is indeed a talented young man, I don't deny that. But my older brother is divorced and has a child, he's not a first-time husband. And you've never been married, so how can you not be good enough for my older brother? Unless you look down on him."
Yan Qingya quickly said, "How could I dislike him?"
He Yuhan chuckled inwardly and said, "So, do you have any feelings for my older brother, even just a little bit?"
Yan Qingya didn't expect He Yuhan to ask so directly, and blushed as she said, "Yuhan, can you please stop asking?"
He Yuhan understood everything when she saw Yan Qingya's expression. It seemed that her older brother's feelings weren't unrequited, and she was happy for him.
He Zhenhua, who had been eavesdropping outside the kitchen, applauded inwardly at his sister's question. He hadn't expected his little sister to be so helpful, directly forcing out Yan Qingya's thoughts.
He knew it was his turn to step in after hearing Yan Qingya's words. He didn't plan to delay any longer and intended to finish the job quickly today.
He walked straight into the kitchen, reached out and took Yan Qingya's hand, saying, "Qingya, come with me, I have something to tell you."
As he spoke, He Zhenhua pulled Yan Qingya to the courtyard next door where he lived. There was no one else there now, so it would be easier to talk.
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