Chapter 146

He Ping originally thought Shi Tingyu was also reborn.

But after asking those questions, she saw that Shi Tingyu didn’t show any unusual expressions, so she realized that Shi Tingyu wasn’t reborn.

Because on the eighteenth day of the first lunar month, the train from Huaixian County to Jinling would derail due to a problem with the wheel bearings, causing many casualties.

If Shi Tingyu were reborn, she would definitely know about this incident, as it had made a big stir back then.

In her previous life, He Ping hadn’t lived well, so she didn’t have any grand ideas about saving the world. She hadn’t planned to stop this accident. But as the days passed after the new year, she began to feel uneasy.

Just yesterday, she finally made up her mind and wrote an anonymous letter with her left hand, which she sent to the Huaixian County Railway Bureau through several intermediaries.

She didn’t say much, only that she had noticed the wheel bearings seemed to be severely worn the last time she rode the train and suggested a thorough inspection before the train departed.

After sending the anonymous letter, she felt much relieved, leaving the prevention of the disaster to fate.

After confirming the time with Shi Tingyu, He Ping didn’t say anything further.

She couldn’t tell Shi Tingyu that the train on the eighteenth would derail. But remembering that the Lu family had once helped Zhou Yian, she decided to help by confirming the time with them.

She glanced towards the car.

Suddenly, she thought that perhaps what she did wasn’t necessary, as in the previous life, Lu Weiguo didn’t take that train.

But then she remembered that Lu Weiguo didn’t have Shi Tingyu with him back then, so many things were uncertain.

Shi Tingyu noticed He Ping’s strange look. He Ping knew her words might seem abrupt but didn’t mind.

“Alright, I won’t hold you up any longer. Have a safe journey.”

Shi Tingyu nodded, “Thank you.”

As Shi Tingyu was about to get back in the car, He Ping suddenly called out, “You have a good eye for men. Your future will definitely be bright.”

Shi Tingyu smiled, waved at her, “We’re leaving. See you again if we have the chance.”

Only after the car drove away did He Ping withdraw her gaze.

In the car, Lu Weiguo asked, “What did Comrade He say to you that made you so happy?”

Shi Tingyu’s lips curled up, “She said I have a good eye for men.”

She indeed thought she had a good eye for men.

It’s not that the women who went on blind dates with Lu Weiguo had bad taste and only looked at his face.

The women who went on blind dates with Lu Weiguo had good conditions themselves.

The women introduced by the wives in the family compound were all workers with respectable jobs, and even those introduced by people in the former Wanghe Squad were educated women.

Even if they didn’t end up with Lu Weiguo, they could find someone with good conditions.

Of course, they preferred men who matched their aesthetic, as Lu Weiguo wasn’t their only choice.

And without getting to know him better, how could they be expected to discover Lu Weiguo’s inner beauty from a single blind date?

Don’t be ridiculous.

Lu Weiguo’s eyes showed confusion. Did Comrade He say all that just to compliment his wife?

Noticing his confusion, Shi Tingyu also wondered about He Ping’s reason for asking about their return time.

Since He Ping was the protagonist of this world and a reborn protagonist, was she trying to help them avoid some danger?

Thinking this might be possible, Shi Tingyu recalled that He Ping had helped them with Bai Qiu Yue’s situation.

Although she couldn’t remember all the details of the novel, if He Ping was indeed trying to help them avoid danger, they had to stick to the timeline they mentioned to He Ping.

Seeing his wife lost in thought, Lu Weiguo didn’t ask further.

Midway through their journey, Shi Tingyu suddenly said, “Weiguo, let’s go to the train station first and buy tickets for the sixteenth.”

Shi Muhuan’s barracks were under the jurisdiction of Beijing.

Lu Weiguo agreed.

There were quite a few people at the station. After parking the car, Lu Weiguo took Shi Tingyu to buy tickets.

Because of their connection with “Lijian,” it cost a bit more this time.

They didn’t have Sister Qin’s help here, but thanks to “Lijian” helping to capture Wang Laizi, they had some recognition from higher-ups.

As a result, after consulting with their superiors, they managed to book a private soft sleeper compartment, just like on their return trip.

Holding the train tickets for the sixteenth, Shi Tingyu breathed a sigh of relief.

Setting off that day would be good.

When they arrived at the steel plant dormitory, Lu Weiguo pulled out the hidden house key.

As he opened the door, he complained to Shi Tingyu, “My mom has been keeping this key here for years.”

He had no sense of security.

Shi Tingyu couldn’t help but laugh, “This just shows how good the security is at the steel plant’s family compound.”

If this compound had experienced a few break-ins, there probably wouldn’t be many families leaving keys like this.

For lunch, the two of them quickly whipped up something to eat.

In the afternoon, they went to the supply and marketing cooperative, bought some meat, and returned with some vegetables.

While Lu Weiguo wasn’t paying attention, Shi Tingyu added some spiritual spring water to the family’s water tank, hoping it would keep Lu Weiguo’s parents healthy.

This would also help Weiguo worry less about his family.

When Lu Weiguo’s parents came home from work, they smelled meat before even entering the house.

They were a bit surprised, wondering if Weiguo and his wife had returned.

Opening the door, they indeed saw Lu Weiguo and Shi Tingyu.

Hearing the commotion, Shi Tingyu saw the elderly couple return and greeted them sweetly.

Lu Weiguo’s parents responded.

Lu Weiguo’s father asked, “When did you get back?”

“We returned this morning,” Lu Weiguo replied.

Lu Weiguo’s mother walked over to take over the cooking, but Shi Tingyu smiled and said, “Mom, the dishes are almost ready. You just need to set the table.”

Seeing that the food was indeed nearly done, Lu Weiguo’s mother relented, quickly washed her hands, and set the table.

This was the first time Lu Weiguo’s parents had tasted Shi Tingyu’s cooking. The braised pork was glistening, tender, and not greasy at all, making it hard to stop eating.

Lu Weiguo’s mother gave her son an amazed look and finally said, “Weiguo, you’re lucky to have married Xiaoyu.”

Lu Weiguo smiled, clearly proud.

After dinner, Lu Weiguo’s mother washed the dishes, while his father helped clear the table.

When everything was done, the family gathered around the stove to warm themselves.

Lu Weiguo’s mother looked at Shi Tingyu with anticipation and asked, “Xiaoyu, would you like to visit the factory with me?”

Seeing the eager look in her mother-in-law’s eyes, Shi Tingyu glanced at Lu Weiguo and said, “How about I bring you lunch at the factory tomorrow with Weiguo?”

Lu Weiguo’s mother clapped her hands in agreement, “That sounds great. Let Weiguo cook lunch. He’s getting good at it now.”

Shi Tingyu didn’t argue.

It didn’t matter whether she or Lu Weiguo cooked.

Shi Tingyu understood her mother-in-law’s intention; she probably wanted to show her off to her colleagues.

Lu Weiguo had mentioned before that his colleagues at the factory liked to gossip about his marriage.

In Shi Tingyu’s view, it was nothing but jealousy.

Lu Weiguo was doing very well at the camp, and anyone would envy him. Because of this, his mother’s colleagues, having no other faults to find with him, chose to criticize him for not getting married.

Lu Weiguo’s father, hearing his wife’s words, also had a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

Lu Weiguo then said, “The day after tomorrow, Xiaoyu and I will also bring lunch for Dad.”