Rebirth Must Be Happy

Chapter 457 [446] It's normal for siblings to hold hands, right?

"Hello Uncle, hello Aunt, I've come to wish you a Happy New Year in advance."

Xu Jinhuan was already quite relaxed here. She greeted everyone with a smile and handed over what she was carrying. "Xingzhu asked me to bring this. There's also a bag of dried vegetables here, like dried green beans and daylilies. My grandparents dried them. I just brought some. If you like, I'll bring more next time."

The dried vegetables were just brought from my maternal grandparents' house today. In fact, my parents had received some before. This time, they were given to the elderly couple by the neighbors, and they couldn't finish them all.

Xu Jinhuan's parents haven't quite changed their mindset yet, thinking that such worthless things are not presentable as gifts. But Xu Jinhuan doesn't think so. Anyway, the family doesn't lack anything, so he brought it along. He'll bring some more when he goes to Xie Wanqing's house later.

—As for the relatives and neighbors who know that the maternal grandparents can grow and dry vegetables themselves, yet still enthusiastically send over these common rural items, this is naturally one of the effects brought about by the growing fame of Mr. Xu's grandson.

"Perfect timing, we can start eating stewed dishes these few days for the Chinese New Year."

Kong Lingyu smiled and accepted it, then asked the nanny to put it away. The family of three who were originally guests all seemed to recognize Xu Jinhuan. The rather tall middle-aged man smiled and said, "This is President Xu?"

Xu Jinhuan recognized the "son" among the three as an acquaintance, Ding Wenjie, the one who had made a move on Xie Wanqing.

The two had only met a year ago, and had not known each other for more than two years, but the reality had changed dramatically. At that time, Xu Jinhuan was just a poor student, an "ant" in Ding Wenjie's eyes.

Now, even Ding's father seems rather reserved around Xu Jinhuan, being excessively polite, completely ignoring the fact that Xu Jinhuan is several years younger than Ding Wenjie. He has to call Xu "President Xu" and doesn't even dare to call him by his name.

"Hello, Mr. Xu, we know each other."

Ding Wenjie showed no trace of his former arrogant and spoiled attitude, and instead became very warm and polite, even somewhat humble, taking the initiative to greet Xu Jinhuan, "I...I'm Ding Wenjie...President Xu, you should still remember me, right?"

Xu Jinhuan certainly didn't have a good impression of this family, but since this was Li Gaoyuan and Kong Lingyu's home, he naturally wouldn't want to cause them any trouble during the New Year. Besides, it's better to resolve conflicts than to let them fester.

According to the instructor, we must minimize the number of enemies!

Therefore, he didn't embarrass Ding Wenjie, and just smiled and said, "Of course I remember... Uncle Li, you know him?"

"We've known each other for a long time."

In fact, Ding's father, being a shrewd businessman, had already subtly hinted to Li Gaoyuan, after hearing about the relationship between Xu Jinhuan and Chen Xingzhu, that his son and Xu Jinhuan had had some unpleasant experiences.

Of course, he completely ignored Xie Wanqing, only saying that his son was immature and had a falling out with Xu Jinhuan, but later admitted his mistake and let Li Gaoyuan know that they had a grudge.

Otherwise, if Xie Wanqing's matter were brought up, it would be tantamount to further offending Xu Jinhuan and making trouble for oneself.

Li Gaoyuan would never go to plead with Xu Jinhuan on behalf of the Ding family father and son. However, since he had run into Xu Jinhuan at his own home and saw that Xu Jinhuan's attitude was not cold or distant, Li Gaoyuan maintained his worldly appearance and said with a smile, "Didn't you just get home last night? Why are you here today? Didn't you go to your grandma's house?"

As Li Gaoyuan spoke, Kong Lingyu warmly pulled Song Zhiyu to sit down, echoing Li Gaoyuan's words and appearing to know Xu Jinhuan well and have a very close relationship.

"I just came back from my grandma's house. It's snowing, and I'm worried the roads will be slippery on the way back."

Xu Jinhuan sat there for a while, chatting with Li Gaoyuan and Kong Lingyu. Li Yunxue also joined in the conversation. Ding Wenjie and his family of three were clearly neglected, but they appeared very calm and composed, and actively participated in the conversation.

Seeing this, Xu Jinhuan didn't stay any longer. After chatting for a while, he took Song Zhiyu and said goodbye.

"Brother, how are you feeling?"

The two got into the elevator, and Song Zhiyu blinked and asked with a sweet smile, "Wasn't it great?"

"Ok?"

Xu Jinhuan sensed something was off about her. "What?"

"Arrogant at first, then obsequious!"

Song Zhiyu smiled slightly, looking at him with a grin, "Don't tell me you saw Ding Wenjie and his parents treating you like this, and you don't feel anything at all?"

Xu Jinhuan laughed and said, "What if I said I was very calm?" "Then I would despise you."

Song Zhiyu wrinkled her nose. "That's so dishonest."

"This shows that I have transcended vulgar tastes."

Xu Jinhuan raised his chin and looked down at her, "Learn from me, don't always use your narrow-minded perspective to judge my character and level of understanding."

"Pooh!"

Song Zhiyu wasn't going to tolerate it and sent a voice message to the group to complain about him. Xie Wanqing quickly replied: "Does Ding Wenjie know Uncle Li and Aunt Kong?"

"Don't worry, no one has mentioned your situation, it hasn't been exposed."

Song Zhiyu immediately saw what she was worried about. "Ding Wenjie's father is extremely nervous. He's afraid that my brother will hold a grudge because of Ding Wenjie's matter, so he wouldn't dare to say anything bad about my brother."

Chen Xingruo: "???"

Chen Xingruo: "Have you guys forgotten that I'm still in the group chat?"

Chen Xingruo: "Don't you even know how to create a small group chat before saying things like this?"

Song Zhiyu: "You're talking as if you don't know anything."

Chen Xingruo: "Knowing doesn't mean agreeing. I will still try my best to pull my sister out of the mire."

Chen Xingruo: "I can't watch my sister ruin the rest of her life because of a moment of confusion."

Chen Xingzhu: "Why aren't you recording the show properly? What are you doing?"

Chen Xingruo: "Can't I rest?"

Song Zhiyu: "Sigh, I wonder when we'll be able to see Sister Xingruo on the Spring Festival Gala."

Xu Jinhuan glanced at their chat history, but didn't get involved, got into the car and left.

After dropping Song Zhiyu off at home and chatting with his parents for a while, Xu Jinhuan received several messages on his phone reminding him not to forget the dinner party that evening. So he tidied up and prepared to go out.

"What are you doing?"

Xu Jinhuan washed his face and came out, only to see Song Zhiyu saying goodbye to Xiao Guai and Xiao Huang. When she saw him coming, she also stood up, looking like she was about to leave. He couldn't help but ask her curiously.

"I'm having a class reunion today too!"

Song Zhiyu blinked innocently, "It's snowing and so cold, you're not going to make me walk to the class reunion by myself, are you?"

"We see each other every day, why bother with a get-together?"

Xu Jinhuan couldn't help but complain, but naturally he couldn't really let her go by herself, so he pouted and waved his hand with the air of a domineering CEO, "Come on, I grant permission."

"Remember to pick me up later."

Song Zhiyu didn't mind at all, and skipped after him, naturally reaching out to hug one of his arms.

The two hadn't even left the house yet, and with their parents and the cats and dogs all at home watching over them, Xu Jinhuan was so startled that she almost couldn't help but shake off her hand. Fortunately, she calmed down in time and restrained herself from the impulse.

After all, the siblings have a good relationship, so it's normal for them to be arm in arm, right?
(End of this chapter)