[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-rebirth-the-courtyard-bride-is-cool-and-radiant":3,"chapter-rebirth-the-courtyard-bride-is-cool-and-radiant-rebirth-the-courtyard-bride-is-cool-and-radiant-chapter-740":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Rebirth: The Courtyard Bride Is Cool and Radiant",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1082043,1401,"Chapter 740: I Can’t Just Secretly Run Away with You","rebirth-the-courtyard-bride-is-cool-and-radiant-chapter-740",740,"\u003Cp>A voice came from the office: \"Come in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Huo Jingrui could push the door, someone inside had already opened it: \"Comrade, who are you looking for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Jingrui glanced inside, just as Xiao Yuanshan looked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the visitor, Xiao Yuanshan immediately stood up from behind the desk: \"Brother Huo, what brings you here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they got closer, he noticed Yunyi standing behind Huo Jingrui: \"Ah, is this your wife?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Jingrui introduced them with a smile: \"Yunyi, this is my brother Xiao, Guo Qiming’s cousin-in-law. You can call him Brother Xiao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yunyi nodded at Xiao Yuanshan: \"Hello, Brother Xiao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Jingrui then continued with the introduction: \"This is my fiancée, Chuyunyi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yuanshan had heard Huo Jingrui mention Yunyi before: \"Hello, hello, I’ve heard Brother Huo talk about you, truly a perfect match.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he pointed to the adjacent room: \"Come, let’s talk over here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The office was crowded and chaotic, and the smoke-filled environment wasn’t suitable for hosting guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once inside the small meeting room, Xiao Yuanshan fetched some cups from below and poured them water: \"Have some water.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Jingrui took the cup: \"Brother Xiao, we’re here to ask for a favor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yuanshan laughed heartily: \"Go ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Jingrui lowered his voice: \"We want to buy some Maotai liquor. But there’s a ration and quota requirement, I wondered if you had any connections?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yuanshan thought for a moment: \"How much do you need?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Jingrui looked at Yunyi, receiving her subtle signal, feeling somewhat embarrassed: \"It depends on your situation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yuanshan understood his meaning: \"Wait for a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he turned and went into the next office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, he returned with a slip: \"A shipment arrived today, but not much stock. I reserved three boxes for emergencies, and you can take the remaining three, I’ll get a few more boxes for you later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Jingrui replied: \"Thank you very much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exchanging some pleasantries, Xiao Yuanshan accompanied them to the finance department to settle the payment, then directed Huo Jingrui to drive the car to the back door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yuanshan personally helped load the three boxes of Maotai liquor onto the car: \"Brother Huo, when the next batch arrives, I’ll call you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Jingrui nodded: \"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they left the department store, Yunyi glanced at Huo Jingrui but quickly looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Jingrui could easily guess her thoughts: \"Are you wondering why I didn’t mention our upcoming wedding feast?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yunyi nodded slightly: \"We’ve asked for help today, surely they’ll hear from Qiming later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Jingrui turned the car out of the alley: \"If not for Qiming, I wouldn’t know Brother Xiao. I wanted to mention the wedding, but we’re soon moving away; meeting again may be difficult.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yunyi instantly understood his reasoning; they’ll be leaving Zeyang County soon, and mentioning it would obligate them to give a wedding gift, which wouldn’t be appropriate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Jingrui saw she understood: \"Next time we come to pick up the liquor, I’ll treat him to a nice meal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they chatted, the car left the town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Jingrui cleared his throat: \"I plan to go back to Beijing soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yunyi turned to look at him: \"Is something up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Jingrui gently said: \"You’ve been acquainted with the Ye Family; I can’t just whisk you away quietly, it’s better to visit personally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",558,"2026-06-03T10:43:50.994Z",1,"novelbin.me","e13e01b2b23b48a5ddac8a667cec5de7731388d439f66a3fd588c9bec6bd474e","rebirth-the-courtyard-bride-is-cool-and-radiant-chapter-741","rebirth-the-courtyard-bride-is-cool-and-radiant-chapter-739",913,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frebirth-the-courtyard-bride-is-cool-and-radiant-cover.jpg"]