Chapter 1537: Chapter 1538: You’re Precocious?

Was it not from when you moved into their house, but perhaps earlier?

"No?" He was unsure if he misheard, "You’ve known my cousin for a long time?"

Feng Jinglei continued her jog, recalling a scene from twelve years ago.

"Yes, it was when I was twelve. That was our first encounter."

Twelve years old?

Qin Sijue knitted his brows.

She must have been only about ten years old then, so young and already understanding affection?

"You matured early, huh?" He blurted out.

Feng Jinglei felt a little embarrassed by his comment, a flush crept up her cheeks.

"Back then, I didn’t know who he was. It was later, during an unintended visit when my father went to visit Grandpa Qin, that I found out the person rescued at the beach that day was your cousin."

Upon hearing this, Qin Sijue was taken aback, surprised not by her father’s visit to his grandfather, but...

"Rescue?"

Feng Jinglei paused, turning to look at him, the unexpected conversation halting her jog.

Her words only half spoken, Qin Sijue’s curiosity was inevitably piqued.

Feng Jinglei glanced at him, having run for a while, she was naturally a bit breathless.

Though sharing such a matter with his younger brother probably wouldn’t matter much, right?

"That year, I saw someone fall into the water and sent him to the infirmary." Of course, she didn’t mention the mouth-to-mouth resuscitation scene.

After all, just mentioning the first encounter made him comment on her maturity; bringing up mouth-to-mouth might indeed shock him.

Regarding the incident of his cousin falling into the water more than a decade ago, Qin Sijue was unaware and thus didn’t pursue further questions.

Their morning jog lasted about forty minutes, returning to the Commander Residence by 7:40 AM, where Sister Axian had already prepared a sumptuous breakfast.

"Jinglei, winter has arrived. This weekend accompany grandma shopping; I’ll buy you both some clothes."

During breakfast, Zhuang Yanyan suddenly spoke warmly.

With indeed no plans for the weekend, Feng Jinglei just smiled, "Sure."

"Don’t buy anything for me," Qin Sijue suddenly spoke up.

Zhuang Yanyan was slightly taken aback.

"What’s the matter?"

"I’m leaving tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Zhuang Yanyan looked rather unwilling, "With just two months to New Year’s, are you not going to spend it with us again this year?"

He hadn’t spent a good New Year with the family for years. Thinking of this grandson, the old lady couldn’t help but feel sentimental and reluctant.

Qin Sijue lifted his gaze, pondering for a moment, "I should return before the Spring Festival. Once things are settled over there, I should be able to return to Jingcheng next year."

"You won’t have to go back anymore?"

"Hmm."

This brought the greatest comfort to Zhuang Yanyan.

"Alright, but regardless of whether you can come back next year, you must spend this New Year with us!"

Qin Sijue glanced at his grandmother; since his parents passed away, his grandparents and cousin were his only close family left. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

"Hmm."

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During the weekend, Feng Jinglei and Zhuang Yanyan went shopping together, selecting winter clothes for the family at a brand-name counter.

Zhuang Yanyan liked a sweater, thinking it quite suitable for Qin Guozhong, "Jinglei, what do you think of this? Would it suit your Grandpa Qin?"

Over time, the scar on Feng Jinglei’s face gradually faded, returning her to her former appearance.

Looking at the khaki-colored turtleneck sweater, Feng Jinglei smiled, "It looks nice."

"Just not sure if your grandfather will like it." Touching the sweater, Zhuang Yanyan wondered if the old man would like it.