A spirit descends, Gardevoir is my childhood friend?

Xiao Yashan pondered for a moment, nodded, and followed Lin Xiaolin upstairs.

'Ding~'

Just as the elevator reached the fifth floor, Lin Xiaolin seemed to hear some noise outside. A chattering sound.

The elevator doors opened, and it became a bit dark inside; the lights weren't on, and even the curtains were drawn.

I was wondering what was going on when I stepped out the door.

'boom!boom! '

Two cannon shots rang out, and small red paper scraps fell directly from above onto Lin Xiaolin, leaving him stunned. Even Xiao Yashan behind him was 'accidentally injured'.

"Happy birthday!"

The lights were turned on, and a group of people were seen surrounding Lin Xiaolin.

Xue Qianqian put the paper headdress that came with the cake on Lin Xiaolin from behind, and Xiao Lan came up with the cake.

"what?"

Lin Xiaolin was somewhat confused.

"Come, have a seat."

Lin's mother and aunt pulled Lin Xiaolin and Xiao Yashan to the table, where a large spread of delicious dishes was laid out.

"Didn't I not have a birthday celebration yet?"

Lin Xiaolin sat at the table, still somewhat puzzled. Everyone in the family except for Lin's father was present.

“You weren’t home when you were eighteen, and you had something to do the other day, so I’m making up for it for you today.”

As Lin's mother spoke from the side, Lin Xiaolin finally understood.

Chapter 270 Coming of Age Ceremony

"Come on, eat and eat, Xiao Tianwang, don't be shy."

Auntie was very welcoming, pouring Xiao Yashan a drink with a big smile.

"Okay, thank you."

Xiao Yashan was a little confused, not expecting that today would happen to be Lin Xiaolin's birthday.

"Little Scale, come here."

The uncle beckoned to Lin Xiaolin, gesturing for her to sit next to him. Lin Xiaolin quickly got up and sat down in the seat next to her uncle.

To be honest, Lin Xiaolin really respected her uncle. In the whole family, besides Old Master Xiao, her uncle was the most prestigious person.

Moreover, the uncle has a strong sense of responsibility, which is why Master Xiao passed the position of head of the museum to his uncle.

It may not be obvious now, but if Old Master Xiao really falls ill one day, Uncle will be the tallest pillar of this family.

After her maternal grandparents passed away early in her previous life, her uncle single-handedly supported the entire family. Later, when Lin's mother passed away, her uncle was also the first to step forward.

And it wasn't just business matters; even Lin's father was brought back on track by his uncle who arrived just in time.

However, with his maternal grandfather around in this life, his uncle seems so ordinary. But this might be a good thing, since who wouldn't want their parents to back them up no matter what they do?

When Lin Xiaolin sat down next to his uncle, his uncle picked up a glass of beer and poured it for him.

"Today is your coming-of-age ceremony. Since your father isn't here, your uncle has come to personally pour you a glass of wine."

The uncle handed Lin Xiaolin a glass filled with beer, which Lin Xiaolin immediately accepted with both hands.

"Thank you uncle."

Both his uncle and grandfather raised their glasses, and Lin Xiaolin quickly raised his glass with one hand and supported it on the ground with the other, holding the glass very low to clink glasses with the two elders.

After clinking glasses, Lin Xiaolin downed the drink in one gulp, then immediately put on the Pain Mask; it still tasted awful.

"Haha, good! From today onwards, you're a real man. You need to be responsible for your woman, understand? You need to be accountable!"

The uncle was very happy and told him some things. Lin Xiaolin sat quietly to the side and listened, making "uh-huh" noises.

But the more I listen, the more something seems off.

However, Lin Xiaolin did not interrupt and just listened from the side.

The atmosphere in the Xiao family was actually very good. The uncle and aunt treated Lin Xiaolin like their own son, while Lin's mother and father treated Ling'er and Xue'er like their own daughters.

Therefore, Lin Xiaolin felt no discomfort in front of her uncle. In fact, sometimes she felt that her uncle was more like a father figure, given Lin's father's unreliable personality.

Lin Xiaolin thought about it again and remembered the way her father would scratch the back of his head and laugh incoherently.

This is not Lin's father's fault. He was an orphan himself and grew up in an orphanage. To be honest, he didn't know how he became a father.

Therefore, his uncle often took over teaching Lin Xiaolin. In this life, because Lin Xiaolin is already a mature teenager, it is not very obvious.

However, in his previous life, his uncle often taught him, and sometimes when he made mistakes, his uncle would personally beat him.

My uncle and grandfather were drinking baijiu (Chinese liquor), and soon their faces were flushed red as they began to talk about their youth.

Since no one was urging Lin Xiaolin to drink, she just sipped the wine one sip at a time, her face turning slightly red but not to the point of dizziness.

"Don't listen to your uncle. He didn't even know your aunt had been pursuing him for three years."

Just as Lin's mother was carrying a bowl of energy cubes to feed her son, who was curled up in the living room, she overheard her uncle boasting about his youth and immediately retorted.

"Yanlin wasn't very obvious back then, how would I know?"

The uncle waved his hand dismissively, trying to cover up his dark past.

"Tch, isn't it obvious? Back then, my sister-in-law and I were busy with all sorts of things. She was practically waving 'When are you going to marry me?' all over her face."

"Cough cough!"

My uncle kept coughing, trying to change the subject.

"That's right, don't be like your uncle, who's so stubborn."

Auntie added fuel to the fire, then glanced at Xue Qianqian with a knowing look.

"Me? I'm still young, not to mention anything else, and what girl would like someone like me?"

Lin Xiaolin quickly waved his hand.

"Your mom was tricked away by your dad when she was 17, and your uncle was tricked away by your aunt when he was 18. What do you mean by 'early'?"

"Huh? Does that mean my dad is deceiving a minor?"

Lin Xiaolin scratched his head, wondering if something was wrong.

Aunt and Lin's mother both sighed. It's true what they say, birds of a feather flock together; the uncle and nephew are practically identical.

Xue Xixi also pouted her little mouth in dissatisfaction.

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Although Lin Xiaolin wasn't someone who would be drunk after three cups, he could only handle one or two bottles of beer. After drinking for a short while, his face turned red and he looked dizzy.

Lin's mother gave Xue Qianqian a look, and Xue Qianqian immediately understood and got up. Just then, Xiao Lan also got up, and the two of them, one human and one elf, carried Lin Xiaolin into the bedroom.

Lin Xiaolin was already a little drowsy. She fell asleep as soon as her head hit the bed and started snoring.

Xiao Lan and Xue Qianqian worked together to change Lin Xiaolin's clothes and then covered him with a blanket.

Xue Xixi walked to a small staircase next to the bed and sat down. She didn't know who made the staircase. It was very small, with each step only a few centimeters high. It was like a staircase made for dwarfs, just as high as the bed.

It's just the right size as a small chair.

"Sister Xiaolan, please have a seat."

Xue Xixi patted the other side of the chair with her little hand, signaling Xiao Lan to sit down together.

Little Blue was a little confused, but she sat down anyway. The two of them, one human and one elf, sat together and filled the small staircase.

This little staircase is quite sturdy, without any signs of wobbling, indicating excellent craftsmanship.

Xiao Lan sat on the small stairs, touching them nostalgically, as if reminiscing about something.

The two sat on the small stairs, looking at the moon outside the window, with Lin Xiaolin's even breathing coming from behind them.

No one knows what the human and the elf talked about that night, and Lin Xiaolin felt a little dizzy when she woke up the next day.

When he opened his eyes, he saw Xiao Lan holding him, with Xue Qianqian sandwiched between them. Xue Qianqian was sleeping soundly in her little nightgown.

Lin Xiaolin: "......"

Well, this guy has sneaked into my bed more than once or twice, I don't know why Xiao Lan never stops him.

Xue Qianqian and Xiao Lan were both fast asleep when Lin Xiaolin slipped away, changed her clothes, and went outside.

I glanced at the time; it was nine in the morning, and there was no one in the living room.

Lin Xiaolin walked downstairs with some confusion and found her mother and aunt in the breeding area.

"Little Scales".

Lin's mother saw Little Scale waving at him. The blue cotton bird on Lin's mother's head and Jirachi, who was being held by his aunt, both flew towards him.

Lin Xiaolin picked up the two elves and walked over.

Why did you all come down?