Xinyan was taken aback, somewhat puzzled, and asked, "Whatās this?"
He Jinxuan glanced at the iron box, "Part of my possessions."
Upon hearing this, Xinyan dared not accept it, "Then why are you giving it to me?"
He Jinxuan knew he was being a bit rash, but he just wanted to do it this way, "Xinyan, Iām serious about wanting to be in a relationship with you. I know Iām older than you and Iām raising two nephews, but I want you to know that even with them around, I can still provide for you and you wonāt be worse off than anyone else."
Xinyan didnāt expect He Jinxuan to do this, but she herself was financially well off, and they were just starting their relationship, so she couldnāt possibly take his money.
But He Jinxuan didnāt leave room for her to refuse, "I know your acceptance letter might arrive soon, I donāt mean anything else by this. I just want to tell you to focus on your studies, Iāve got everything else covered. Since weāre dating, Iām aiming for marriage, so you can manage this however youād like."
I have to say, his words really moved Xinyan.
She couldnāt help but reflect on her past life, where she couldnāt freely spend the money she earned. Someone who cares about you will think ahead for you, while someone who doesnāt will only disrespect you.
Seeing that she looked upset, He Jinxuan asked, "Whatās wrong? Did I say something out of line?"
He then added, "Iām a straightforward person. If thereās anything Iāve said or done wrong, feel free to tell me directly."
Xinyan glanced at the iron box, "Brother He, I understand your intention, but I really canāt accept this since weāre not officially together yet."
However, He Jinxuan simply placed the iron box in her arms, "I want you to feel assured, and I also want to feel assured myself."
Xinyan understood the meaning behind his words, suddenly smiled, "Are you lacking confidence in yourself or in me?"
He Jinxuan rubbed his nose, "I just want to be good to you."
Xinyan looked at the iron box in her arms, "Arenāt you afraid that Iāll take your things and then disappear without returning?"
He Jinxuan looked up, "Youāre not that kind of person."
Xinyan wanted to return the iron box to He Jinxuan, but he was determined to give it away, "Xinyan, keep it. I hope you wonāt live worse than others. Buy whatever you need, donāt worry about saving for me. I can support you."
Seeing his hopeful eyes, Xinyan reassured him, "Alright, then Iāll keep it. Iāll spend it all and see if youāll feel pained."
He Jinxuan was all smiles seeing her accept the money, "Spending money on you doesnāt hurt. Iāll work hard to earn more."
Xinyan chuckled, not taking his words too seriously, since his salary is fixed, and no matter how hard he works, the bonuses arenāt much.
She didnāt stay too long here. After exiting, she asked He Jinxuan to take the fruits out of the basket, "I separated some fruits, remember to let them eat. Itās so hot they wonāt keep well."
He Jinxuan obediently took the fruits out.
Xinyan then picked up the basket, "Then Iāll head back first. You can collect the fruit basket later."
He Jinxuan saw her out to the gate, coincidentally calling the two nephews back home.
Ye Siyan watched Xinyan leaving, "Sis, arenāt you going to class anymore, canāt you stay?"
Xinyan laughed, "No, I canāt."
Ye Siyan couldnāt understand, looking towards his brother Ye Sili.
Ye Sili patted his brotherās head, "Itās too hot today, donāt make it hard for Sister."
Beside them, Sister Cheng teased, "If you want Sister Xinyan to stay at home, youād have to be one family."
Ye Siyan raised his little head, "We are family."
Everyone laughed, and the returning Peng Familyās young wife from next door, Li Meijuan, casually said, "If Sister Xinyan becomes your aunt, then youād be a family, and she wouldnāt have to leave."
Li Meijuan only meant to tease the children, but Ye Siyan took it seriously, "Uncle, let Sister Xinyan be aunt, okay?"
This made everyone suppress their laughter.