Reborn in the 80s: Everyone Falls For Me
Chapter 282 - 281: Perseverance in the Heart (4 more updates)

Chapter 282: Chapter 281: Perseverance in the Heart (4 more updates)

Seeing Xu Niannian struggling, Jin Yu initially thought she hadn’t understood it.

He comforted her, "It’s okay if you don’t understand. I don’t understand it either."

Xu Niannian turned her head and looked at him, "Is this thing very important?"

At her words, Jin Yu’s expression instantly became grave, "Very important."

His gaze was fierce, and Xu Niannian saw him speak so seriously for the first time, and with such seriousness, there was determination.

Xu Niannian thought for a moment, then told him, "Look at these patterns, they are two concave characters, and the symbols scattered over them actually follow a pattern. The stroke order of the concave character is vertical, horizontal bend, vertical, horizontal bend, horizontal."

"That is to say, their arrangement order is 1, 3, 1, 2, 21; the 21 represents the character ’horizontal.’ In the stroke order, it’s the first character of the second stroke. You need to combine the radicals written above these two concave characters because they are arranged back to back, so they need to be combined in reverse."

As she spoke, Xu Niannian took out a pen and began writing the solution she had deciphered on a slip of paper.

"Three, Bridge, Street, Two, Ten, One, Number!"

Xu Niannian was so serious in her explanation that she completely failed to notice how intensely Jin Yu was looking at her.

Even Jin Ruiyang was staring at her with an incredulous gaze.

This was a puzzle that even professional decoders hadn’t solved.

Because the radicals of these characters were not divided onto the two concave characters in the correct steps at all.

It was impossible to discern that these were parts of characters; they just looked like a combination of odd and strange symbols.

Yet such a complex riddle was deciphered by Xu Niannian.

From the moment Xu Niannian wrote out the three words ’Sanqiao Street,’ Jin Ruiyang and Jin Yu knew that she had not solved it incorrectly.

Because that place indeed had a location called Sanqiao Street.

As for number 21, the day they received this slip of paper was the 2nd.

No matter what those people were planning to do, the 21st, even if not this month, would be the next month.

After Xu Niannian finished writing, she noticed that both Jin Yu and Jin Ruiyang had very grave expressions.

"What’s the matter?" Xu Niannian asked softly.

Her soft voice instantly pulled Jin Yu back from his thoughts.

Jin Yu looked at Xu Niannian, his eyes complex, fervent, and excited.

Then, right in front of Jin Ruiyang, he grabbed Xu Niannian and kissed her.

"Niannian, thank you," Jin Yu said with immense gratitude.

Jin Ruiyang: "..."

No need for drama, he’s still here.

Catching a glimpse of Jin Ruiyang’s astonished gaze, Xu Niannian blushed and stood up to run upstairs, "I’m going to sleep now; you two take your time to chat."

After Xu Niannian left, Jin Ruiyang said with a solemn expression, "Today’s the 18th; whether it is the 21st this month or not, we must get there before the 21st."

"I have a feeling there will definitely be a major breakthrough this time, it’s just that you might not be able to accompany your wife back for the return visit," Jin Ruiyang reminded Jin Yu.

Jin Yu was aware of this even without Jin Ruiyang mentioning it.

They had to set off early the next morning to make it to Sanqiao Street before the 21st.

But visiting the wife’s family after marriage is extremely important for a woman.

Jin Yu didn’t want Xu Niannian to go back alone and have others speak ill of her.

After all, what kind of husband doesn’t accompany his wife on a return visit?

However, this matter could not be delayed.

Jin Ruiyang knew Jin Yu’s hesitation and what his final decision would be. He patted Jin Yu’s shoulder, "Go and have a proper talk with your little sister-in-law; I think she will understand."

Jin Yu pursed his lips; he knew what the right choice was.

But he didn’t want Xu Niannian to suffer even the slightest grievance for his sake, not even other people’s criticism.

He had said before marrying her that he would treat only her well in this life, and he must treat her well.

How could he let her suffer grievances at the beginning of their marriage?

After thinking it over, Jin Yu said to Jin Ruiyang, "You go ahead tomorrow. I’ll catch up before the 21st."

Jin Ruiyang was surprised by Jin Yu’s decision; in his eyes, Jin Yu would definitely choose to go with him.

Was a visit back to the wife’s family more important than this matter?

But Jin Ruiyang said nothing.

No matter what decision Jin Yu made, he would always support him.

He just hoped that Jin Yu would think it through carefully.

"I must remind you, the place we’re going to is Death Delta, someone else’s territory. With our identities, we can’t take a plane there."

"I know, I’ll figure something out. You contact Ye Shaoting and have him take people with you. This mission is in your hands, call my father, and the military will release people to go with you," Jin Yu responded.

Jin Ruiyang patted Jin Yu on the shoulder, "I suddenly envy you for having someone who can make you change your decision."

Xu Niannian was sitting on the bed, figuring out how to expand her business.

Suddenly, someone embraced her from behind.

Xu Niannian jumped in fear and said irritably, "Why do you always move so silently when you walk?"

Jin Yu held her, chin resting on her shoulder, gripping her soft little hands, "Niannian, thank you."

"Thanking me for helping you solve the puzzle?" Xu Niannian said, amused.

Jin Yu nodded and kissed her neck, "Thank you for giving me the opportunity to avenge my good brothers."

The two who sacrificed themselves had almost the same relationship with Jin Yu as Ye Shaoting.

Jin Yu had watched them sacrifice themselves, and he had to avenge them.

Xu Niannian felt his emotions were off and didn’t continue to tease him. She quietly leaned into his embrace, letting him hold her.

Jin Yu told Xu Niannian about the sacrifice of his two brothers. He didn’t specify the details, only told her that they didn’t deserve to die.

Connecting this to the code she had just cracked, Xu Niannian was uncertain, "So, are you going to deal with this on the 21st?"

Jin Yu did neither nod nor shake his head.

He also didn’t ask why Xu Niannian could decrypt such a cipher.

Because of this matter, Jin Ruiyang couldn’t take the old master back, and instead, Wu Lan personally escorted the old master home.

Relatives in the capital were displeased to hear Jin Yu had held a banquet and naturally criticized him.

Xu Qiang, Jin Ruibing, and others were even more infuriated. It was a rare chance to celebrate, and they weren’t allowed to participate.

Fortunately, the two jars of Butter Sauce that the old master brought pacified their restless hearts.

However, the old master very stingily locked the two jars of Butter Sauce in the cabinet of his room. Except for him, no one had the key.

This left Xu Qiang, Jin Ruibing, and the others both crying and laughing.

Meanwhile, Jin Ruiyang had already set out with Ye Shaoting and others. Only Jin Yu stayed to accompany Xu Niannian for her homecoming.

On the day of the homecoming, everyone from the village came to watch the excitement. Yang Cuihua generously shared the remaining candy with the villagers.

Unused eggs and pork were all sent to Xu Erhong’s home by Yang Cuihua.

Even Xu Sanya got her full share.

The villagers all said that Xu Niannian had found a good man, and Jin Yu accompanied Xu Niannian throughout.

But Xu Niannian could tell that Jin Yu was somewhat preoccupied.

She thought about Jin Ruiyang hurrying away without having time to send the old master back to the capital.

And about the two innocent comrades he mentioned the night before.

Xu Niannian suspected these two matters were connected, and that Jin Yu might have given up something to come back with her.

Yang Cuihua originally wanted them to stay overnight, as it was customary to return to Nancheng only the next morning.

However, Xu Niannian proposed returning at noon that same day, saying she had a lot of unfinished business to attend to.

Yang Cuihua was immediately displeased. Wasn’t it embarrassing to rush back for such a big event?

But it was her beloved daughter after all, how could Yang Cuihua bear to object.

After trying and failing to persuade them, she could only let them go. After finishing up at home, she and Xu Dawei also had to hurry to the county town.

Yang Cuihua didn’t feel at ease leaving the shop in strangers’ hands.

Jin Yu also didn’t understand why Xu Niannian suddenly wanted to return. He even wanted to persuade her otherwise.

But Xu Niannian just looked at him with her big watery eyes and softly said, "Didn’t you say you wanted to treat me well? And you won’t even listen to what I’m saying."

Then Jin Yu surrendered unconditionally.

Once they arrived in the county town, Xu Niannian said to Jin Yu, "You should feel free to do whatever you want to do, I’ll be waiting for you at home."

Her eyes curved into an arc, gazing at him brightly and smiling.

Jin Yu immediately understood why she had suddenly made a fuss to return to the county. There was no endless business to tend to; she had simply noticed his distraction.

"Niannian..."

Jin Yu, moved and feeling guilty, held her close. How could she be so good?

Xu Niannian gently patted his back. The tall man had to hunch over to embrace her.

If Jin Yu could give up his convictions for her, why couldn’t she understand his?

Last night, when he spoke of his fallen brothers, Xu Niannian could feel the heaviness in his heart.

As Jin Yu left, Ye Xiangtian and those from Yale also departed Nancheng.

The destination they set out for was the same place.