Reborn in the 80s: Everyone Falls For Me
Chapter 767: Whose Heart Did I Hurt (4 updates)

Chapter 767: Chapter 767: Whose Heart Did I Hurt (4 updates)

Dinner was served, and, due to the number of guests, it took three square tables pushed together to have enough seating for everyone.

Sister-in-law Du finally had some free time and naturally wouldn’t let go of Xiao Bao, while another sister-in-law held Xiao Bao.

Xiao Bao and Da Bao both had expressions as if they had lost all joy in life.

Ji Ruhua sat quietly next to Qu Xiaoran, waiting for Sister-in-law Du to arrange the seating.

She remembered, in her previous life, Sister-in-law Du had intentionally called Jin Yu over to sit beside her to foster the relationship between them.

Although she knew that in this life, given Xu Niannian had taken the initiative and forcefully changed the course of events, things wouldn’t develop as she had hoped, Ji Ruhua still held onto a sliver of expectation.

She subconsciously looked towards Jin Yu.

But she saw Jin Yu boldly taking a seat next to Xu Niannian.

"Look at you, why are you sweating so much just from playing chess?"

Xu Niannian was unaware that Ji Ruhua was watching her and Jin Yu, nor was she putting on an act for her to see; everything was just the natural interaction between her and Jin Yu.

"Wipe it off for me," demanded Jin Yu, his skin thicker than a city wall, as he boldly brought his face close to Xu Niannian’s.

He wasn’t even afraid of being laughed at by the many people present.

Xu Niannian gave him a stern look but didn’t reject him, her handkerchief having been used just to wipe Da Bao’s saliva on their way here.

Xu Niannian simply used the sleeve of her clothes to wipe Jin Yu’s sweat, as they’d have to be washed when they returned home anyway.

Jin Yu closed his eyes in contentment, allowing Xu Niannian to wipe the sweat from his face.

Taking advantage of the moment when others weren’t paying attention, he quickly seized Xu Niannian’s wrist and swiftly kissed her cheek.

In front of so many people, Xu Niannian, not as audacious as Jin Yu, was startled into pushing him away, but Jin Yu’s smile was triumphant.

A loud "clang" noise suddenly rang out as a bowl and plate were dropped to the ground, creating a piercing sound.

Everyone turned toward the source of the noise to find Ji Ruhua frantically bending down to pick up the fragments.

Xu Niannian raised an eyebrow – had Ji Ruhua seen them?

While still feeling embarrassed about being kissed by Jin Yu in such a public setting and thinking of educating him about it later,

seeing Ji Ruhua’s flustered demeanor, Xu Niannian suddenly felt a sense of relief wash over her.

Taking the opportunity while everyone’s attention was on Ji Ruhua, she rewarded Jin Yu with a quick, stealthy kiss, then quickly moved away.

Jin Yu’s large hand beneath the table grasped Xu Niannian’s small hand tightly – did this little girl really think he wouldn’t dare to do anything just because there were people around?

Following the broken bowl incident, Sister-in-law Du hurriedly grabbed a broom to sweep up the mess.

"You, go sit over there," said Sister-in-law Du irritably as she pushed Ye Shaoting. How could someone be so oblivious?

Ye Shaoting was reluctant to move and kicked the brother beside him instead, "You go over there."

The brother was more than willing, understanding the purpose of Sister-in-law Du’s invitation. He ran over cheerfully and sat down beside Ji Ruhua.

Just as Ji Ruhua had hardly settled herself from the shock, she noticed a sudden presence beside her. However, it wasn’t Jin Yu, and her mood instantly darkened.

"Are you okay? Did you hurt your hand?" asked the man sitting beside her with concern.

Ji Ruhua’s expression was unsightly as she forced a stiff smile, "I’m fine, thank you for your concern, big brother."

"Hey, no problem, we’re all family here."

Ji Ruhua pursed her lips, remaining silent, as she looked longingly towards Jin Yu.

Jin Yu was engrossed in a playful game of hand-catching under the table with Xu Niannian, thoroughly enjoying themselves.

Ji Ruhua’s feelings were incredibly mixed.

Was this really the Jin Yu she knew?

He was always so reserved and serious, and while not old-fashioned, he was mindful of proper conduct and would never engage in such inappropriate behavior in public before.

Thinking back to when she and Jin Yu went from their arranged meeting to developing feelings and nearly discussing marriage, it seemed Jin Yu had never even held her hand, let alone kissed her or smiled at her like that.

At that time, she had asked him about it, and he had nonchalantly replied, "We’re not married yet, we need to be mindful of our conduct."

Ji Ruhua thought he was being considerate of her, but why was it different now?

Jin Yu’s behavior towards Xu Niannian made her feel as if he wasn’t the Jin Yu she knew.

An answer was pressing to burst forth from within her, so stifling that Ji Ruhua could barely breathe. She stared at Jin Yu, unblinkingly.

After a long thought and failing to understand, she was brought back to her senses by a baby’s voice.

That’s right, how could she forget – Jin Yu and Xu Niannian were now married, and that’s why he could act so freely.

Thinking that this happiness, which should have been hers, Ji Ruhua bit her lip subconsciously and gazed at Xu Niannian, her eyes filled with annoyance.

Why did she have to compete with Ji Ruhua for Jin Yu?

She also resented fate for arranging her rebirth only to allow Xu Niannian to be reborn earlier, seizing the advantage and winning Jin Yu’s affections.

Now that Jin Yu had changed to this extent, should she continue to pursue this path?

Xu Niannian, catching a glimpse of Ji Ruhua’s annoyed expression, rolled her eyes in disbelief.

Was there something wrong with this woman’s brain?

If it weren’t for the occasion, Xu Niannian really wanted to slap a plate full of food on her face for daring to look at her with that kind of expression after coveting her man.

Soon, Ji Ruhua’s wavering emotions firmed up.

She couldn’t give up.

Jin Yu had given up his life for her once; how could she possibly abandon him now when she had the opportunity to start over?

Believing that if he had loved her to the bone in her previous life, she was confident that he could fall for her again.

Her gaze was so direct that Jin Yu was already impatient to leave.

"Wife, have some vegetables."

With his chopsticks, Jin Yu picked out Xu Niannian’s favorite dishes and put them into her bowl one by one, "Eat up and get a little chubbier, so you can bear another child for your husband."

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