章 1994: Valuable Items

Xia He was very efficient and bought that empty plot of land within a day. With their fake identities, it was much more convenient for them to do anything they wanted.

When she reached home and opened the door, she saw Auntie Wang and Auntie Zhang gathering everyone together to make dumplings. It was customary to eat dumplings during a reunion. Apart from making dumplings during the new year and festive seasons, people also made dumplings when family members came home from overseas. When she saw Xia Zhe, she was too surprised to react. She stood stunned at the door for a long time before she walked in slowly.

"Why are you still standing there? Put down your things and come have your meal!" Qiao Mei shouted.

"When… when did you arrive?" Xia He asked as she looked at Xia Zhe confusedly.

"This afternoon. I didn't tell any of you in advance because it was a last-minute decision. I'm going back tomorrow," Xia Zhe said.