Going home for the Chinese New Year with a year-end bonus of 100 million

"Light rain?"

Yang Fan's voice suddenly rang out.

"Huh?" Lin Xiaoyu snapped back to reality. "Brother, what's wrong?"

"I'm asking you a question." Yang Fan looked at her in the rearview mirror. "When does school start? Are the courses demanding?"

"Oh, mid-March," Lin Xiaoyu quickly replied. "This semester mainly consists of graduation projects and internships... not many courses."

"That's perfect." Yang Fan nodded. "I can spend more time with my aunt and uncle and lend a hand at the family business."

Lin's mother chimed in, "We don't need her help! She just needs to focus on her studies! Xiaofan, you've arranged everything so perfectly for us, we're truly..."

As she spoke, her voice choked with emotion.

Lin's father sighed, "Yes, if it weren't for you this time, my leg would be..."

"Uncle and Aunt," Yang Fan interrupted them, his tone gentle yet firm, "we won't say those things anymore. We're family now, it's only right that we take care of each other."

He glanced at Lin Xiaoyu in the rearview mirror and smiled, "Besides, Xiaoyu and Xiaoya are such good friends, it's only right that I take care of her."

These words, spoken so naturally, warmed Lin Xiaoyu's heart.

She mustered her courage and whispered, "Brother, I will study hard... so that I can help you in the future."

Yang Fan was slightly taken aback, then smiled: "Okay, I'll wait."

Xiaoya was "asleep" in the middle, but a smile quietly crept onto her lips.

……

It was already evening when the car entered the provincial capital.

As dusk settled, the city's neon lights cast flickering shadows on Lin Xiaoyu's face through the car window.

It's time to start a new life.

With my parents.

He lived under the same roof as...

"We're almost there." Yang Fan's voice pulled her back from her thoughts. "Just around the corner."

The car slowly came to a stop in front of a three-story building.

The warm yellow lights in the courtyard were already on. Wang Xiuying and Yang Jianguo heard the car and quickly came out of the house to greet it.

"They're here! They're here!" Wang Xiuying's voice was full of joy.

As soon as Yang Fan got out of the car, Wang Xiuying had already passed him and gone straight to Lin's mother in the back seat:

"Oh dear, you must be tired from the journey! Come in, come in!"

Yang Jianguo also helped Lin's father out of the car: "Old Lin, you look much better!"

Lin's father thanked them repeatedly and was helped into the house by Yang Jianguo and Yang Fan, one on each side.

Xiaoya skipped out of the car, grabbing Lin Xiaoyu's hand: "Come on, come on, Sister Xiaoyu, I'll show you your room!"

Lin Xiaoyu was pulled inside, but her gaze involuntarily drifted toward Yang Fan.

He was intently helping Lin's father up the steps, his profile appearing exceptionally calm and reliable under the light.

"What are you looking at?" Xiaoya leaned close to her ear with a mischievous grin. "Isn't my brother handsome?"

"Xiaoya!" Lin Xiaoyu blushed.

The two entered the house laughing and joking.

Lin Xiaoyu was stunned as soon as she entered the door.

The living room is spacious and bright, with brand-new sofas and coffee tables, and a huge LCD TV mounted on the wall.

The open kitchen is fully equipped and gleaming clean.

This was much better than she had imagined.

Wang Xiuying held Lin's mother's hand and pointed to a door next to the living room:

"This master bedroom is reserved for you, with an ensuite bathroom. Old Lin has difficulty walking, so staying on the first floor is most suitable!"

Pushing open the door, you'll find a room of about 30 square meters, with a double bed, wardrobe, and dressing table. The bathroom is clean and tidy, and thoughtfully equipped with non-slip mats and handrails.

Lin's mother's eyes instantly reddened: "This...how could I possibly accept this..."

"What's there to be embarrassed about!" Wang Xiuying patted her hand. "We're family now! You can stay here with peace of mind!"

At this moment, Uncle Yang Jianmin and Li Cuihua also came down from the second floor and greeted them warmly, offering to help with their luggage.

Yang Hao followed behind, nodding shyly to Lin Xiaoyu: "Sister Xiaoya, Sister Xiaoyu."

"Haozi," Lin Xiaoyu replied with a smile.

The room was filled with lively people, and the long-lost warmth of a large family made Lin Xiaoyu's nose tingle.

The smiles on her parents' faces were the most genuine she had seen in the past two years.

Do you like it?

Yang Fan's voice suddenly rang out beside him.

Lin Xiaoyu turned her head and found that he had been standing next to her at some point.

"I like it," she said softly, her eyes sparkling. "Thank you, brother."

Yang Fan looked at her; the girl's eyes were glistening with tears, but the corners of her mouth were turned up.

He reached out and gently ruffled her hair: "I'm glad you like it."

The action was so natural that Yang Fan was slightly taken aback after he finished it.

Lin Xiaoyu froze completely.

The warmth from above my head, the gentle touch... it all surged through my body like an electric current.

"Ahem." Yang Fan withdrew his hand and changed the subject, "Xiaoya lives on the third floor, and your room is next to hers. Want to go up and take a look?"

"Okay...okay." Lin Xiaoyu nodded hurriedly.

Just then—

"Big brother! You're back?"

A clear and cheerful voice came from the doorway.

Lin Xiaoyu looked in the direction of the sound.

At the entrance of the courtyard, a girl wearing a loose black hoodie and ripped jeans was peeking half her body in.

The pink high ponytail was particularly eye-catching under the lights.

She was carrying a fruit basket, a bright smile on her face, and her gaze fell directly on Yang Fan.

Then, I walked in naturally.

"Hello Auntie, hello Uncle." Zhou Yao greeted everyone politely. Her gaze paused for a moment when it swept over Lin Xiaoyu, then quickly looked away. She smiled and handed the fruit basket to Wang Xiuying. "My mom asked me to send this over. She said it's to welcome the new neighbors."

Wang Xiuying accepted it, beaming from ear to ear: "Yaoyao, you're too kind! Come, come, perfect timing, let me introduce you..."

She pulled Lin Xiaoyu over: "This is Xiaoyu, Xiaoya's good friend, she lives here now too."

"Xiaoyu, this is Yaoyao, she lives next door, and is Xiaofan's friend."

"Hello." Lin Xiaoyu smiled politely, but her heart tightened slightly.

This girl looks...very familiar with Yang Fan.

"Hello." Zhou Yao extended her hand generously, her eyes curving into crescents.

"Just call me Zhou Yao. I've heard Fan mention you before; he said you're exceptionally gentle and considerate."

Brother Fan.

This title made Lin Xiaoyu's fingers curl up almost imperceptibly.

She took Zhou Yao's hand, trying to keep smiling: "Thank you... You're beautiful too."

Zhou Yao is indeed dressed very well today.

Although she was dressed simply in a sweatshirt and jeans, her makeup was exquisite, and three or four earrings sparkled under the lights, giving her an air of confident and flamboyant beauty.

Her temperament is completely the opposite of Lin Xiaoyu's gentle and quiet nature.

"No way." Zhou Yao waved her hand, turning naturally to Yang Fan:

"Brother Fan, I showed the e-sports hotel venue contract to my dad's friend, and he said the terms are fine. Shall we sign it tomorrow?"

"Okay." Yang Fan nodded.

"Okay, I'll come see you tomorrow." Zhou Yao said, then looked at Lin Xiaoyu with a smile, "Sister Xiaoyu, we'll be neighbors from now on, come visit often!"

"Okay..." Lin Xiaoyu replied softly.

Zhou Yao waved her hand: "Then I'll head back now, so as not to disturb your family reunion. Goodbye, Uncle and Aunt!"

She turned and left, her pink ponytail drawing a lively arc in the air.

Before leaving the courtyard, she turned back and winked at Yang Fan: "See you tomorrow, Brother Fan."