Mr. Xiao, can I borrow your wedding invitation?

Chapter 385 Where You Go, I Go

"You know perfectly well whether you're doing well or not, it's none of my business..."

"Alright, alright, all of you, quiet down!" Chen Wanru called out. "Let's work together to figure this out. In short, the Xiao family's assets cannot be divided among an outsider by the old man!"

Although the weather was bad, it didn't stop Grandpa Xiao from coming to visit.

Today they deliver baby clothes, tomorrow baby formula, then walkers, toys, and finally, they even deliver houses.

"Mr. Xiao, you already delivered the house last time!" Ning Zhiyuan reminded him.

"Huh? Did you already send it? Uh, look at me, I'm getting old and my brain isn't working as well anymore!" He reached out, and the old butler handed him another bank card.

The old man placed the bank card on the table. "There's fifty million in here. Consider it my gift to this kid!"

Xiao Ruonan and Ning Zhiyuan looked at each other in bewilderment.

This time it was Xiao Ruonan's turn to speak, "I've already made an exception and taken care of the house. Let's forget about the bank card. We're just an ordinary family, we don't need that much money. Besides, the two of us are enough to support a child!"

"That won't do. I gave your fourth brother's child a whole street of shops, so I have to be fair to your child. Keep this card, even if you don't spend it all, so that the child won't say I'm biased when he grows up!"

Xiao Ruonan: "..." This family background left her speechless.

The chat ended, and the atmosphere became a bit awkward at this point.

A reasonable person would turn back here and not disturb others' rest, but the old man is not like that.

"Um...why don't you stay for dinner?"

"no!"

"Alright!" The old man pretended not to hear Xiao Ruonan's refusal and continued with a smile, "Then I'll have to bother you!"

in the kitchen.

"Why did you invite him to stay for dinner?" Xiao Ruonan glanced at the old man sitting in the living room like a curious child, looking at this and touching that.

Ning Zhiyuan skillfully chopped the vegetables. "He's an elder. Even if he were just a regular guest, shouldn't he stay for dinner since he's visiting you so late?"

"I……"

Ning Zhiyuan prepared four dishes and a soup, steaming hot with white smoke rising from them. Outside, snow was falling heavily, while inside, the lights were on, and the delicious food created a festive atmosphere.

The old man hadn't had such a relaxed meal in a long time. Every day, as soon as he sat down at the table, he listened to everyone's complaints like a judge.

He also longs for a quiet, warm, and enjoyable meal like this, with few dishes but delicious food, and few people but close-knit relationships—that's the true essence of home life.

After the meal, Ning Zhiyuan and Xiao Ruonan escorted him downstairs. The snow outside was already half a finger's thickness, crunching underfoot. The old butler helped the old man slowly walk to the parked car. Before getting in, the old man stopped, turned around, and gazed deeply at Xiao Ruonan through the snowflakes, "Ruonan..."

Xiao Ruonan's feet didn't follow her heart; she walked up quickly, almost without thinking, and asked, "Is there anything else?"

"Well, why don't you move back in? That way you'll have your fourth sister-in-law with you. Otherwise, she doesn't even have anyone to talk to in the house. If you're not happy living here, you can always move out again. What do you think?"

"No, I..."

Ning Zhiyuan put his hand on Xiao Ruonan's shoulder, "What Mr. Xiao said is true. Ruonan is actually quite bored when she's home alone. She should move in with us if she has the chance!"

Xiao Ruonan stared wide-eyed, while Ning Zhiyuan smiled at her. The old man was so happy he couldn't stop smiling. "Alright, alright, it's decided then!"

As if afraid they might change their minds, the car sped away in a flash.

After returning home, Xiao Ruonan kept complaining, "What do you mean? You made decisions for me without my consent. You're getting bolder and bolder!"

When a spoiled young lady gets angry, no one can stop her.

Ning Zhiyuan held her hands and spoke gently, "Your father already knows he was wrong. For an elder to go to such lengths shows how much he loves you. I doubt anyone in the entire Xiao family has received such treatment. How can you not give him a way out?"

Xiao Ruonan nodded, agreeing that what she said made sense.

"And what about you? What will you do if I really move there?"

Ning Zhiyuan pulled her into his arms, resting his chin on the top of her head. "I told you before, wherever you go, I'll go!"

Xiao Ruonan couldn't suppress the urge to smile; that was more like it.

They thought the old man was just saying it casually, but the next day he sent the old butler to invite them, saying that the room had been prepared and was waiting for them to come over. He even brought Xiao family servants to help them move their things.

There was no choice for Xiao Ruonan and Ning Zhiyuan. They started moving to the Xiao family's old house early in the morning.

Jiang Rourou has been very distressed these past few days. She has watched as Xiao Jiayang's status in the Xiao family declines day by day, and he is even about to fall out of favor. She has not only gained no benefits, but she also does not have a formal identity. If things continue like this, she will get nothing. This will not do. She has to find a way to speed up the process of getting a marriage certificate and holding a wedding with Xiao Jiayang. Even if she leaves, she must make a fortune in the Xiao family.

The maid brought over the brewed flower tea and pastries. Jiang Rourou happily picked up a piece of pastry and then went to get the flower tea.

Bang!
The teacup shattered on the floor!

"Damn it, are you trying to scald me to death?"

The maid quickly apologized, "I'm so sorry, Miss Jiang, shall I get you another cup?"

"Is this a matter of whether or not to exchange? I think you're doing this on purpose, taking advantage of the fact that I'm an outsider, right?"

"No, Miss Jiang, you're really overthinking it. It's not true, I..."

"Ha! You keep calling me Miss Jiang, and you still have the nerve to say that? I can be your young master's fiancée, although we're not officially engaged yet, it's already arranged!" After saying that, she turned to everyone, "And you all, from now on, call me Young Madam, understand?"

"I heard you, young mistress!"

Hearing this title, Jiang Rourou felt a surge of joy.

At the same time, the servants were carrying large and small bags into the house, which caught Jiang Rourou's attention.

The moment Xiao Ruonan saw her, her expression became indescribable. Then, she ignored her as if she were air and pulled Ning Zhiyuan forward.

Jiang Rourou felt insulted and couldn't sit still any longer. After all, she was a person of status now, and she couldn't swallow this insult in front of the servants.

"Hey! Isn't this the bodyguard of that 'phoenix man' who's always trying to climb the social ladder? What? Are you following Xiao Ruonan around like this to make yourself look good?"

Xiao Ruonan stuck her tongue against her cheek, and Ning Zhiyuan pulled her away but she was shaken off. It seemed that he hadn't taught Jiang Rourou a lesson enough last time, and she was causing trouble again today.

"Speaking of climbing the social ladder, aren't you one of them? Ah Lie and I are a legally recognized married couple with a marriage certificate. What are you? You cheated on your sister with your brother-in-law, that's one thing, but now you're already eager to move into our Xiao family before you've even entered our gates. You're shameless!"