Back to 1984: Let's Work Hard Together to Raise The Kids!-Chapter 258: Support

Before leaving, He Xue personally sent them out, earnestly holding Chen Xinyue’s hand and babbling, "Remember to send my regards to your mother when you go back, and tell her that if she ever comes to the capital, she must come to see me. If she doesn’t, she’ll have me to deal with!"

Chen Xinyue quickly grasped He Xue’s fist, "Aunt He, don’t worry, I’ll definitely pass your words on. If my mom comes, I’ll notify you immediately."

"You’re such a sensible girl! If my brat wasn’t younger than you, I’d be tempted to snatch you from Jinlin!" He Xue glanced at the innocently implicated Xiao Jinlin and stated earnestly, "Jinlin! Listen to your little aunty, our Yaya is a good child, she’s been sensible and obedient from a young age, hard-working and ambitious. You must take good care of her, understand?"

"Don’t worry, little aunty, I understand!" Xiao Jinlin responded flawlessly.

At that moment, Chen Xinyue almost believed they were really a couple.

She hurriedly shook her head, trying to clear her mind.

Tang Ming and Old Fang, anxiously waiting in the car, couldn’t figure out the situation and guessed wildly.

"Uncle Fang, that lady seems to be the boss’s elder, right? How come she seems to really like Secretary Chen?"

Uncle Fang was equally surprised, "She doesn’t seem to like, she really likes her! Something’s not right, very off!"

Before he finished speaking, Xiao Jinlin was already holding Chen Xinyue as they bid goodbye to He Xue and walked over, and honestly, they did look quite compatible.

At this moment, a woman stopped Xiao Jinlin beside the car.

Susu, gasping, looked at Xiao Jinlin without blinking, her cheeks flushed, "Xiao Jinlin, can we talk privately?"

Xiao Jinlin frowned displeased, a look that warned strangers away, "Miss, there’s nothing to discuss between us, please move."

"I... I like you!" Susu summoned her courage and shouted, "I’ve liked you since I first saw you four years ago, can you give me a chance?"

Chen Xinyue watched quietly, her eyes moving toward Xiao Jinlin, suddenly held tighter.

"Miss, I have someone I like. Please be mindful, and don’t say things that cause misunderstandings."

Susu’s face went pale, unwillingly glancing at Chen Xinyue, "I don’t lose to her in terms of figure or looks! Besides, my family background isn’t bad. If you are willing, the Su Corporation could be your best partner. Whatever support she can give you, I can too!"

"But I don’t need it!" Xiao Jinlin’s expression completely darkened.

Chen Xinyue sensed his impatience and quickly spoke to soothe, "Miss Su, I believe that a well-educated girl shouldn’t engage in annoying actions that cause distress.

Xiao... Jinlin has clearly stated his stance, you should leave. There are plenty of fish in the sea, and with your great qualities, you’re sure to find your true love."

Susu glared at her angrily, "Mind your own business! It’s all your fault! If not for you, Jinlin wouldn’t have rejected me, boo hoo hoo..."

Susu covered her face and left, crying.

Guo Lingyue, having come out, witnessed the scene and rushed over to stand up for her friend, "Jinlin, even if you don’t fancy Susu, there’s no need to upset her to tears! She’s my guest, my friend."

Xiao Jinlin coldly looked at Guo Lingyue’s approaching family, retorting mercilessly, "You know she’s your guest, not mine. A shameless, crazy woman unexpectedly blocking our way, spewing nonsense about liking me.

What? Didn’t she see I brought my girlfriend today? Sister-in-law, being friends with such tactless and uncultured women, aren’t you afraid of being led astray?

Also, today is a family banquet, inviting an outsider was inappropriate. Sister-in-law, not only do you not see the issue, but you also support the crazy woman without knowing the full story—don’t you think you’re overstepping?

It’s fortunate that my Xinyue is broad-minded and doesn’t mind; otherwise, I’d definitely go to the Su Corporation and ask how they raise their daughters!"

"You..." Guo Lingyue was so angry her face turned white from Xiao Jinlin’s words.

Mu Qinglian wanted to speak for Guo Lingyue but was stopped by her husband, Xiao Bai.

Xiao Bai looked calmly at Xiao Jinlin, "You two head back first, drive slowly."

Xiao Jinlin and Chen Xinyue agreed simultaneously, nodding as they got into the car.

The car drove off.

Xiao Bai’s face fell, discontentedly glancing at Xiao Jincheng, "Let’s go."

Xiao Jincheng’s heart sank, hurriedly following obediently.

Guo Lingyue saw her in-laws and husband were not on her side, was so upset she was about to cry but dared not, only sulking as she followed Mu Qinglian.

In the parking lot, Mu Qinglian couldn’t hold back her reprimand, "Didn’t you tell me that the woman named Su was good here and there, but look at how Jinlin views her! Lacking basic manners and upbringing, such a person isn’t fit to enter our Xiao family! I must have lost my mind listening to your nonsense! True to a mercantile family, so shallow-eyed!"

Guo Lingyue was scolded as if she were a grandson and dared not retaliate.

Meanwhile, the car just left the parking lot, Old Fang already departing Supreme Hotel.

Only when the building was out of sight did Chen Xinyue let out a sigh of relief, slumping back, "Oh my goodness! That woman appeared so suddenly, almost exposing us!"

Had it been a moment later, she’d be the one opening the car door, and anyone observing closely would surely suspect.

Tang Ming felt nervous for them too, "Not just you two; we were all nervously watching. But Secretary Chen, you’re truly impressive! If I’m correct, the person who first sent you off was the second lady! She’s the coldest woman in the Xiao family! You even won her over, I’m truly convinced!"

Xiao Jinlin glanced at the weary Chen Xinyue, wanting to speak, when she weakly explained, "What are you saying! She’s my mom’s dorm mate, probably quite close. What I’m worried about now is if they meet, Aunt He might tell my mom about tonight, then I’d have to explain a hundred times and still not clear up the mess."

Old Fang and Tang Ming stared, speechless.

"No... really? This is too coincidental! Your mom and... the second lady are dorm mates? What exactly is your family’s situation?" Tang Ming couldn’t help but dig deeper.

Old Fang, equally curious, said, "Secretary Chen, you may not know, but the second lady’s family, like the Xiao family, has a red background. The two families are truly equal in status, and even the first lady’s family isn’t as prestigious as the second’s—truly too powerful to casually speak of."

Chen Xinyue didn’t feel pleased, only that the sky had fallen, beyond repair, turning her face toward the window, contemplating her next move.

Seeing her not very happy, Old Fang and Tang Ming kept quiet.

Once they reached the company dormitory.

Chen Xinyue opened the car door to get out.

Xiao Jinlin finally spoke, "Wait, when do you plan to go home?"