Rebirth: The Comeback of the Girl-Chapter 840 - 839: Timely Help in the Snow

Since having dinner at the Han Family, Zhen Yan has been going out early and returning late for several consecutive days.

Initially, Zhen Yu didn’t notice, after all, she was quite busy herself.

Until the 27th day of Lunar December, when all of Zhen Yu’s training classes were on break, Han Mingyue suggested going to the supermarket early in the morning.

It was then that Zhen Yu remembered there’s another strong laborer at home who could carry bags for free!

So she casually asked, "Where’s Zhen Yan?"

Han Mingyue shook his head, "He’s been running outside every day lately, I don’t really know what he’s busy with."

Zhen Yu was silent for a moment, still thinking of Mrs. Zhen.

Thus, she couldn’t help feeling somewhat disappointed about her brother’s actions, yet she said nothing out loud.

After all, New Year is approaching; if he, as a son, wishes to fulfill his filial duties to Mrs. Zhen, let him do so!

The siblings had long formed a tacit agreement not to interfere with each other’s attitudes or decisions concerning their parents.

"Forget about him! Let’s go to the supermarket!"

Han Mingyue: "Alright."

Actually, even if Zhen Yu didn’t express it, Han Mingyue understood her intentions and wholeheartedly supported her!

However, he truly couldn’t comprehend Zhen Yan’s mindset... With a mother as biased as Mrs. Zhen, it’s right for Zhen Yan to support her!

But why does he need to rush over there every day to handle things for her? Is she worth such wholehearted devotion?

Compared to Mrs. Zhen, hasn’t Zhen Yu been better to Zhen Yan? Why does he persistently devote his heart to Mrs. Zhen?

——

Both simply mulled over it for a moment before mutually tossing thoughts of Zhen Yan aside and heading to the supermarket.

Although Zhen Yu had agreed with Mr. Han to have New Year’s Eve dinner at the Han Family, including the vigil and dumplings at midnight.

She still needed to prepare some things at home! After all, she wouldn’t be spending the entire New Year’s month at the Han Family.

As the year-end approaches, the supermarket was crowded and unstable on one’s feet!

The two pushed a shopping cart, slowly moving forward with the crowd, picking up items they wanted to buy, including food, drinks, and necessities to place in the cart, gradually filling it up.

"It’s taking up too much space, soon we’ll be carrying more than we can handle." Seeing Zhen Yu pick up another large bag of chips, Han Mingyue couldn’t help but remind her.

Zhen Yu glanced at the cart, then at the large, bulky bag of chips in her hand, and reluctantly placed it back on the shelf.

"Forget it, no chips then! Ah... it would be nice to have my own car someday."

As she said this, inexplicably, news about needing to draw lots to buy cars in the future flashed through Zhen Yu’s mind.

Then, her thoughts drifted to property purchase restrictions!

With these two significant pieces of information flooding her mind, Zhen Yu’s desire to continue shopping vanished.

So before Han Mingyue spoke again, she proactively said, "Let’s go! Go home! This is enough, I need to save some money."

"Heh..." Han Mingyue chuckled teasingly, "Save money for a car, huh?"

To his surprise, Zhen Yu nodded seriously, "Yeah! I should buy a car as soon as possible!"

Seeing her determination, Han Mingyue examined Zhen Yu’s expression closely and softly suggested, "How about I buy a car first?"

Zhen Yu was momentarily stunned but quickly pondered before resolutely shaking her head, "No! You should buy a house first!"

Han Mingyue was helpless, "...Alright then! I’ll listen to you."

——

When they stepped out of the supermarket carrying their purchases, Zhen Yu realized the sky had unknowingly begun to snow.

A thin layer of snow had already accumulated on the ground, and large flakes were still falling.

They waited a long time to hail a taxi, crammed their items into the trunk, and sat down covered in snowflakes.

Upon returning home, after lunch.

For some reason, Zhen Yu’s mood suddenly turned idle!

It seemed that snowy days paired perfectly with daydreaming...

Standing in the kitchen holding a bowl, she didn’t hurry to clean up, just stared transfixed at the snow outside the window for a long time.

After finishing a large section of writing, Han Mingyue noticed Zhen Yu still hadn’t returned to the bedroom, so he got up and went to the living room.

Thus, he saw this scene.

He couldn’t quite pinpoint why, but Han Mingyue sensed a feeling of loneliness from Zhen Yu’s silhouette...

Zhen Yu was watching the snow in the kitchen, while Han Mingyue watched her from the living room, both silent.

Eventually, Han Mingyue couldn’t hold back, softly walked into the kitchen, and hugged Zhen Yu from behind.

"What are you thinking?" Bowing his head slightly, Han Mingyue asked as he gently placed his face next to Zhen Yu’s forehead.

"...Thinking, hehe..." Zhen Yu suddenly laughed, turning to throw herself into Han Mingyue’s arms, and loudly said, "I’m thinking about you!"

Of course, she was thinking about the big snow in 2002 from her past life, and the support Han Mingyue gave her during that snowy time!

Back then... she was still in Senior High School, while Han Mingyue had already been admitted to Beijing University.

Even though everyone was on winter break, he had returned to his home, while she stayed at her grandfather’s, relying on others.

Despite the approaching New Year, Mr. Zhen hadn’t visited her once! There wasn’t even a trace of festive spirit around Zhen Yu.

——

When she and her grandfather were living through dreary days, Han Mingyue appeared.

He visited her solo at grandfather’s house and said he would begin tutoring her after the New Year!

Unfortunately, at that time, she had ’shadows’ in her heart, afraid of being exposed in front of him, so she resolutely refused him all the way.

He brought her some review materials, all brought back from the Capital.

Along with snacks, claiming there’s her lifelong favorite, cat ears!

Additionally, there was a down jacket.

She insisted on not accepting it, yet he left everything there.

Most importantly! When she was sending him off from grandfather’s house, he hugged her face-to-face just like now!

And because of that warm and shyly joyous embrace, young Zhen Yu couldn’t study that entire afternoon, wasting all the time daydreaming.

Later on, when she tried on the down jacket the night before school resumed, she discovered 400 dollars in the pocket.

That must have been secretly placed by him.

Zhen Yu still vividly remembers nearly bursting into tears back then, but she stubbornly looked up, swallowing all the emotional tears.

At that moment, she thought, he’s so good! So good that it makes her feel inferior! So good that she can’t possibly reach his level! 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

As someone almost akin to an orphan, without decent academic performance, what could she offer in return for his kindness?

Perhaps the best recompense was not to crowd him, not to be a stumbling block on his life’s journey...