The Reborn Sidekick Rejected The Male Lead
Chapter 278 - 268: He Yu’s Telegram

Chapter 278: Chapter 268: He Yu’s Telegram

When Lu Jingqiu and Xue Jianian returned, it was already past eight o’clock. The two of them tidied up the bedding at Grandpa Xue’s place, and today, finally, Wei Jincheng didn’t have to sleep on the floor and live apart from his wife.

After they finished tidying, Wei Jincheng hadn’t come in, and just as Lu Jingqiu was feeling puzzled, Xue Jianian told her, "Jincheng has gone to our village. It’s easier to be spotted during the day, so he chose to go back tonight with a friend to check things out."

Lu Jingqiu seemed to understand the reason and said, "Has he gone to the Wei Family?"

Xue Jianian nodded her head, "The Wei Family has been eyeing this place for a while, probably because they haven’t noticed Jincheng’s return and think he’s still in West City. Also, these past few days we really haven’t seen anyone from the Wei Family come over, so he wanted to go and check the situation. Don’t worry, although he’s not as skilled as your Jiang Nanzhou, he’s still quite capable, and he should be able to return by midnight. We’ve been tired all day, let’s drink some hot water and rest."

As she spoke, Xue Jianian poured a cup of hot water for Lu Jingqiu and one for herself too.

Lu Jingqiu took a small sip and said, "Niannian, I think the water in your family’s house is really good, sweet and refreshing. Ah, it’s a shame that we won’t be able to use this well after moving."

Xue Jianian paused for a moment, then smiled lightly, unconcerned, "It is a shame, but we don’t have a choice. However, I plan to dig a well at the new house too. I’m not sure if the water will be as good over there."

Lu Jingqiu nodded, "Right, it’s convenient to have a well for personal use, but digging a well isn’t cheap either."

Xue Jianian said, "I’ve asked the village head, and he knows someone who specializes in digging wells for the villagers. A well costs fifty yuan, which isn’t too much. If we don’t dig a well, we would have to haul water from the village, and I don’t feel at ease letting my grandparents do that at their age."

"That’s true, fifty yuan is not expensive. Niannian, I’ll pay for the well for your grandparents. Don’t try to decline. If you won’t let me pay for the well, I’ll get the village head to find a carpenter uncle to make furniture for your grandparents. If not furniture, then I’ll buy something else."

Xue Jianian hastily refused, "We really don’t lack anything at home, we already have beds, and all sorts of everyday items too. If you really want to express your sentiments, then buying a comforter would be fine."

"The comforter is one thing, and the other things are something else."

Xue Jianian couldn’t help but laugh at her words, "You leave me with no way out with what you said. Fine, do as you wish, digging a well is fine too, and as for other things, grandpa and grandma really don’t lack anything."

That night, Lu Jingqiu didn’t know what time Wei Jincheng returned. The next morning, she saw him and Xue Jianian coming back with breakfast, chatting and laughing together.

Today, Lu Jingqiu followed the couple to Grandpa Xue’s place to take a look at the new house’s construction progress.

While there, she also asked the village head to contact someone to dig a well, paying part of the deposit while leaving the rest of the money with Xue Jianian.

In the afternoon, with nothing else to do, she went for a stroll in the city on her own, bought some local specialties, several pieces of clothing, and even got a pair of crystal buns for the two of them from this area.

By the time she returned, it was already past six o’clock. Seeing her, Xue Jianian said, "You’ve been out shopping for so long? We came back early and have been worrying about you."

Lu Jingqiu replied, "I discovered a shopping mall, similar to Fish Tail Street in West City, even busier than the one over there. I lost track of time wandering around. I also bought a few pieces of clothing, I’ll try them on for you in the room later. Here, these are the crystal buns I bought for you two, have you had dinner?"

"We ate at grandpa’s place and came back, but I am feeling a bit hungry now." Xue Jianian said as she took the crystal buns from Lu Jingqiu’s hand and walked toward the house, adding, "Oh, and when we came back, we received a telegram for you."

Lu Jingqiu was taken aback, then said, "Mine?" As she wondered if the telegram was from her father, she heard Xue Jianian say, "Yes, it’s from Shanghai."

Shanghai? Lu Jingqiu immediately thought of He Yu. After Xue Jianian handed her the telegram, she hurriedly opened it and sure enough, it was from He Yu, "It’s from He Yu. If she sent the telegram here, there must be something urgent."

While speaking, she unfolded the telegram and read, "Found a house, come quickly."

Xue Jianian saw the message too and was the first to say, "Jingqiu, you really had He Yu look for a house for you in Shanghai?"

"Yes, the houses over there are quite nice. I asked her to keep an eye out for me, and since she sent the telegram here, it must mean this house is tricky to deal with. I need to hurry over there soon."

Xue Jianian nodded, "Don’t be like the first time and be a step late. The house was already sold."

Lu Jingqiu looked at Xue Jianian with a smile, "Do you want to come with me to take a look at the properties there?"

Xue Jianian shook his head, "I’ve been spending a lot lately; I need to save up some money first. You go ahead and buy one, help me scope it out."

Lu Jingqiu laughed, "Alright then."

Early the next morning, Lu Jingqiu went to see Jiang Nanzhou and briefed him on the situation.

Jiang Nanzhou couldn’t help but laugh, "Are you planning to buy a property in every part of the country?"

Lu Jingqiu said, "That’s not it. Just this one in Shanghai, and it will be the last one. He Yu seemed quite anxious; I’m thinking of going over this afternoon."

Jiang Nanzhou was somewhat uneasy, "Can’t you wait for a few days? I could go with you."

Lu Jingqiu shook her head, "I’m afraid it might be too late, the housing situation over there is pretty tight."

In the end, having no other choice, Jiang Nanzhou reluctantly let her go alone and stuffed one thousand yuan into her hand.

Lu Jingqiu asked, "Where did you get so much money from?"

Jiang Nanzhou smiled, "Don’t worry about it, it’s from legitimate sources."

Lu Jingqiu didn’t ask further, instead she said, "I have money. My father gave me quite a bit when I got married."

"I hear that housing in Shanghai is even more expensive than in Capital City. It’s better to have more money than not enough. Make sure you keep the money safe."

"I understand." But Lu Jingqiu was also worried about him and gave him five hundred yuan, "It’s a day and a half away to that place. It will take me two or three days to get things sorted there. By the time I’m done, you should be finished here too. If I can’t make it back, will you come to find me?"

"Sure. I’ve only been to Shanghai once, and that was several years ago. I don’t even know how much it has changed now."

"Once we’re there, we can have fun for a few days before heading back to Capital City."

"Okay." Jiang Nanzhou repeated his instructions, watching her leave with a worried look.

After returning from Jiang Nanzhou’s place, Lu Jingqiu busied herself with packing.

Knowing her plans, Xue Jianian did not go to Grandpa Xue’s house today and insisted on taking her to the station.

"Where’s Wei Jincheng?"

"I sent him to buy your tickets. Let’s go, there are still plenty of buses to Shanghai."

"Ah, but didn’t we agree that I’d buy them myself?"

"Come on, we’re practically family; no need to stand on ceremony with me. I’m still hoping to follow your lead and make money from buying property in the future." At this moment, Xue Jianian was still wrapped up in the fact that she owned seven properties.