“Xinyuan, don’t worry about that girl; she just has that kind of personality.”
Watching the small figure running away while calling out for “Grandpa,” Qin Changyin shook her head.
She then reached out to pull the young lady’s hand affectionately to comfort her.
The two walked in front, while Xu He followed behind carrying the gifts, walking into the courtyard with them.
Being pulled by Qin Changyin, Lin Xinyuan felt a bit uneasy, but she nodded earnestly nonetheless.
“Yes… I understand, Aunt…”
As she said this, she seemed to realize something. Some cheesy plot lines flashed through her mind, leading her to a guess.
Sure enough, Qin Changyin’s next words confirmed her suspicion.
“When that girl was very young, she actually said she wanted to be Feng’s bride when she grew up!” Qin Changyin said, laughing until she couldn’t help herself, revealing a girlish playfulness. “Hahaha… so… haha… don’t mind her, hahahaha….”
In an instant, the woman couldn’t control herself, almost letting out a sound like a baritone bell.
Xu He, who was only a step away from them, felt a bit helpless seeing his wife acting like a child.
She wasn’t young anymore, yet she especially loved to tease her own daughter. She was so childish that he didn’t know how she managed to be an executive.
But as he thought this, his lips curled into a smile, and he echoed, “Xinyuan, your aunt is right; there is no need to mind her.”
“Uh… alright…”
Lin Xinyuan answered obediently, but in her heart, she was gnashing her teeth, already cursing a certain someone to pieces.
So he really is a big pervert, isn’t he? How could he even attract his own cousin?
Could it be that he is just like that man with the surname Xiao?
Stinky guy… just wait until tonight and see how I deal with you…
Humph…
“By the way, that brat hasn’t bullied you, has he? If he has, tell me, and Aunt will avenge you!” Qin Changyin asked, as if thinking of something, in a joking tone.
“No, Aunt…” Lin Xinyuan shook her head quickly, her face turning red. “Feng treats me very well!”
Although this guy bullied her every single day, she couldn’t tell the truth in front of her elders.
After all, that kind of bullying… ugh… really made her too embarrassed to say it out loud…
Qin Nanfeng looked at the young lady suspiciously. Seeing her bowing her head in shyness, he didn’t press the matter further. He nodded with a smile, “That’s good.”
Soon, the three had reached the courtyard and immediately saw an old man and a young child under the large tree.
“You’re back?”
Currently, Grandpa Qin was happily chatting with his little granddaughter, asking about her school grades.
Only when he noticed them walking over did he look up, smiling at his daughter and son-in-law.
“Dad! We’re back to see you!” Qin Changyin chirped, her bubbly demeanor clashing with her stern professional attire. She then looked around, feeling puzzled. “Eh, where is Feng?”
Lin Xinyuan, standing beside her, immediately replied, “Uh… Feng went to buy some seasonings. He should be back soon.”
“Oh, is that so?” Qin Changyin nodded.
“Humph…”
Xu Ruoruo, already unhappy because her grandfather had brought up her grades, felt even worse when she heard Lin Xinyuan dare to call her Nan Feng brother that way.
She huffed, wearing a pout on her immature little face, but it was clear that for the moment, no one wanted to pay any attention to the little girl.
“Dad, this is for you!”
Xu He, very respectful toward his father-in-law, handed the Moutai gift box bag to the old man.
Grandpa Qin shook his head at the sight. “It’s not my birthday today, so what is this for? You’re spending too much…”
“It’s nothing, Dad, I brought things for everyone! There’s also a birthday gift for Feng, oh… and a greeting gift for Xinyuan.”
Xu He explained, smiling as he looked at the silent young lady to the side. He handed the other two gift bags to Lin Xinyuan. “Xinyuan, here, you might as well hold these for Feng.”
“I… I can’t accept these!” Lin Xinyuan was startled and hurriedly tried to refuse.
Qin Changyin immediately persuaded her, “Oh, it’s the first time we’ve met; this is normal, just take them!”
Lin Xinyuan still felt very embarrassed, but seeing the elderly man nodding at her as well, she finally couldn’t resist the enthusiasm of the aunt and uncle and accepted them.
Seeing this, Qin Changyin nodded with satisfaction.
After that, before they could exchange many pleasantries, the person who had gone out to buy things finally returned.
When the little girl saw the tall and handsome youth, her large eyes lit up, and she immediately ran over, wanting to throw herself into his arms.
“Nan Feng brother!”
You turtle-grandson’s Nan Feng brother…
Upon hearing that term of endearment, Lin Xinyuan’s heart became even more sorrowful, and she began to complain inwardly again.
Staring resentfully at the man, she felt her lips unconsciously wanting to pout, but out of consideration for the elders beside her, she remained calm.
Qin Nanfeng had been observing the young lady ever since he returned; noticing the change in Lin Xinyuan’s expression, his eyes held a smile.
However, he reached out and braced the head of the rushing Xu Ruoruo, forcing the little girl to flail her arms, unable to move forward another inch.
“Ruoruo, how old are you now? You’re still doing this, aren’t you ashamed?” Qin Nanfeng raised an eyebrow, teasing her.
“Ruoruo is only 11 this year!”
Xu Ruoruo pouted, trying to look cute, but then she noticed that her Nan Feng brother’s gaze was constantly directed behind her. She followed his line of sight, and as expected, it was that “vixen!”
Seeing this, she felt as if the sky had fallen, but she still wanted to struggle.
She was clearly here first; how could it be like this!
“Nan Feng brother! When can you marry me and bring me home!”
Once these words were out, there was a moment of silence in the courtyard, but soon a clear and melodious laughter echoed throughout the grounds.
“Hahaha… haha… hahahahahaha…”
Others looked to find the source and discovered it was Xu Ruoruo’s mother, Ms. Qin.
At this moment, the atmosphere in the courtyard was instantly shifted by her laughter.
Not only did the young lady think what this brat said was hilarious and covered her mouth to sneak a laugh, but even Qin Nanfeng couldn’t help but curl his lips.
“Ruoruo… oh my… hahaha…”
Qin Changyin was laughing so hard she could barely breathe, curling up in her husband’s embrace and slapping his shoulder, thoroughly amused, her eyes almost tearing up.
“You must have been reading those romance novels again, hahaha…”
Seeing his wife laugh like this, the usually composed Xu He couldn’t help but crack, his lips twitching until he managed a “pfft” and choked it back.
When he looked at his daughter and saw that Xu Ruoruo hadn’t noticed him, he breathed a secret sigh of relief.
“Ruoruo, your brother and you are relatives; you share the same blood, you can’t get married!” Grandpa Qin laughed as he walked over to Xu Ruoruo’s side. “Besides, your brother already has his bride, sister Xinyuan, so it’s even more impossible.”
He said this while looking at the joyful and harmonious scene in the courtyard, feeling a sense of gratification.
It had been a long time since this place had been so lively; it was just a pity that his son and the others weren’t here…
In truth, if he really wanted to, Grandpa Qin could have told them to find the time to come over, but after some thought, he felt it wasn’t wise to be too hasty, so he abandoned that idea.
He looked back at the young lady who was still sneakily laughing and felt very satisfied and expectant.
The old man had a premonition that he would have that opportunity very soon…
Unlike the others, Xu Ruoruo, watching everyone in the room laughing at her, suddenly felt a wave of indignation.
She could forgive that woman, but even her own mother…
Thinking of this, she was about to cry. Fortunately, Qin Changyin regained her conscience in time and hurried over to hug the little girl to comfort her, though the corners of her mouth still twitched imperceptibly at the thought of what her daughter had just said.
“It’s getting late, let’s go cook, Xinyuan.”
Grandpa Qin, carrying the plastic bags Qin Nanfeng had handed him, waved to Lin Xinyuan.
“Yes, Grandpa!” Lin Xinyuan acknowledged immediately and followed Grandpa Qin into the kitchen obediently.
Seeing that little brat get deflated, for some reason, she felt very happy…
Hehe…
Thinking of this, the young lady’s steps gradually became lighter.
“Dad, it’s late, I’ll come help too! That way it’ll be faster!”
Seeing this, Qin Changyin naturally prepared to go over and help.
“Mom is going to be busy, you go play with your brother!” She patted the little girl’s back as she headed toward the kitchen.
“Brother…”
Xu Ruoruo held a sliver of hope, only to see Qin Nanfeng smile lightly at her before he too walked away.
“I’ll go check on them.”
At that moment, her eyes went completely dark. “Ah…”
Wuu wuu… I lost to the bad woman…