CHAPTER 124: CHAPTER 124: ONCE YOU MISS THIS CHANCE, IT’S GONE

Watching the two brothers leave, she cleaned, chopped, and prepped the radishes she had soaked earlier.

The two little ones were quite fast; just as she finished preparing, Ye Silai came back with the tofu: "Sister, I’ve got the tofu."

Xinyan smiled and pulled out two candies from her pocket: "Here, a reward for you two."

The two little ones didn’t expect an extra surprise, accepted it with smiles, and said in unison, "Thank you, sister."

Xinyan sent them off to play in the courtyard while she quickly got busy.

He Jinxuan seemed to have ants in his pants this afternoon. In just a short while, he checked his watch several times, feeling that time was moving too slowly.

Nearing the end of the workday, he saw Xiao Tie walk in and remembered the housing issue for Xinyan: "Officer Xiao, how’s it going?"

Xiao Tie looked at him amusingly: "You look so restless; have you been waiting for my news all this time?"

He Jinxuan chuckled at him and poured him a glass of water: "It’s a hot day; have some water first."

Seeing there were others in the office, Xiao Tie was discreet in his words: "It’s sorted. I responded to a call this afternoon, just got back, and came to inform you right away."

He Jinxuan was waiting for more, but Xiao Tie stopped talking and started drinking water: "I’m really thirsty."

He drank water while sneaking glances at He Jinxuan, who gave him a big roll of the eyes.

He Jinxuan knew exactly what was on his mind. As the end of the workday was nearing, he got up to pack his things: "If you don’t say it now, I’m leaving for the day."

Xiao Tie quickly downed the water in the cup: "Look at you, getting all anxious. Yu’s really lucky; the small courtyard beside the guesthouse, the one Mr. Gong lived in, got vacated when he was picked up by his son a few days ago.

However, the house is really small. Originally, there was only one room and no courtyard. Mr. Gong paid to have a yard constructed, and it hasn’t been allocated yet.

I thought the place is decent. First, it’s safe; just over the wall is where your security department is. Second, it’s quiet and won’t interfere with her studies. What do you think?"

He Jinxuan laughed: "It’s indeed nice."

Xiao Tie grinned, seeking credit: "I put in quite a bit of effort to secure it, so how are you going to thank me?"

He Jinxuan raised his fist and playfully punched him: "Come on, have dinner at my place; you’re in for a treat today."

Xiao Tie’s face lit up at the thought of food, and he leaned closer to He Jinxuan: "Brother, if you like her, you better speak up soon, or you might miss your chance."

He Jinxuan didn’t refute, simply smiled and said: "Let’s go."

The two turned into the alley and saw from afar a bunch of kids gathered at the courtyard gate. Xiao Tie asked puzzled: "What’s going on here?"

He Jinxuan explained with a smile: "They’re all waiting for Xinyan’s fish stew; I told you you’d be in for a treat today."

As they approached, they saw Xinyan serving two pieces each, then loudly telling the kids: "Alright, you all can head back now. Be careful of fish bones while eating. If you misbehave, there might not be any fish for you next time."

She was concerned some kids might not listen, and since there were adults from each family standing at the gate watching, she gave a special reminder.

Living by the Yuquan River, kids here had eaten plenty of fish; she only mentioned it to prevent any trouble.

Just as she was about to turn back into the courtyard, she spotted He Jinxuan and Xiao Tie approaching from a distance. Her heart leaped with joy, and after greeting them, she excitedly asked: "Officer Xiao, is there any news about the house?"