We moved to Golden Courtyard

"Why do you have that expression? I've lived through so many years, I'm no longer bothered by it. But sometimes I still feel a little panicked, after all, I'm like a tree without roots, water without a source."

But now that I have you... Xu Qi, wherever you are, that's my home.

These words almost melted Xu Qi's heart.

That's why I say that older women like Bronya are heartthrobs for young men.

Their gentleness, intellect, and thoughtfulness are exactly what Xu Qi needs most at this stage.

And yes, she also has a rather captivating body.

"So you see, there's no need to worry about anything, and there's no need to rush to leave your parents' embrace. Isn't that great? At my age, I believe in letting things take their natural course."

Well, things like marriage can be left to happen naturally.

However, how much effort Bronya put into pushing things along behind the scenes is a matter of debate.

"Thank you, Bronya. Now that you mention it... I feel much better."

"Although it doesn't solve the actual problem, you can ask your parents about these worries. They are the ones who have been through it all."

Bronya's words, "Having an elder in the family is like having a treasure," served as a reminder to Xu Qi.

Indeed? We always see the excellence and brilliance in others, yet we remain blind to the truly long and profound life experience our parents possess…

That is the real treasure.

Xu Qi was in a great mood. He kissed Bronya on the lips and said with a smile, "Luckily you're here, Duck Duck."

Just one kiss?

"Forehead?"

Bronya said casually, "I was interrupted just now... And Xu Qi, although I said that wherever you are, that's my home, but isn't something missing in this home?"

"Um...like what?"

Bronya's usually expressionless face blossomed into a captivating smile at that moment.

"For example... a baby."

The surge of qi and blood broke through the threads in Xu Qi's mind.

He pinned Bronya down and entangled with her once again.

Moreover, one word Bronya used was particularly provocative to Xu Qi...

"Hey! Xu Qi, I said I want a baby, I didn't say I wanted you to become a baby!"

While eating Bronya's two big ducks, Xu Qi felt... even if he turned into a little baby, it wouldn't be so bad.

565. Xu Qi's second wife? In short—a victory!

"Huh? Taking a leave of absence?"

At the company, Rita was quite surprised to hear this news from Bronya.

"Huh...why do you suddenly need to take leave?"

Bronya was quite pleased to see Rita's bewildered expression; she wanted to see the woman utterly astonished. So what if she's Xu Qi's secretary and maid?

I'm his boss!

Of course he has to report anything to me.

"I don't know...maybe something happened at home."

Rita pursed her lips.

"If I remember correctly, Xu Qi slept at the supervisor's house last night, right?"

Bronya remained noncommittal.

"The battle is really intense, Director Bronya."

"what?"

Rita tapped her neck and smiled.

Bronya was startled, then quickly took out her phone to look at her neck—sure enough, a bright red mark was very noticeable.

"!"

Bronya, who was both the supervisor and the president, blushed almost visibly.

Does that mean... when I arrived this morning, I was basically seen by everyone in the company?! No wonder I noticed several people giving me strange looks in the elevator...

Oh no! How can I maintain my authority as CEO now?!

Bronya glared fiercely at Rita, as if to say that if Rita hadn't discovered it, she could have continued to deceive herself like this for another day.

"Tch... He went back to his parents' house."

Uncle and Aunt!?

"It's nothing serious. After all, the New Year is almost here, so it's always good to help out at home."

Rita's expression changed! She clearly understood the underlying meaning in Bronya's words.

After thinking for a moment, he went into Xu Qi's office and dialed Eden's number.

Bronya, seeing this, did not try to stop them. She simply crossed her arms and muttered with a snort, "Don't blame me for not warning you, you guys from the Golden Court."

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"Ding-dong!~~"

The doorbell rang, and when Lin Lai opened the door, she was taken aback.

"Son? Why are you back?"

Outside the door, Xu Qi carried two large bags of things and entered the house quite naturally. No matter how long it had been since he had been back, his manner of entering the house was always incredibly relaxed.

"Mom, Dad, I've come to see you."

"You kid...you came all by yourself? What did you buy? Let me see."

Lin Lai's eyes lit up as she took the bag.

It was mostly firewood, rice, oil, salt, and the like, along with a few Spring Festival couplets and the character "福" (fortune).

"You've become so sensible! You even know to buy these things."

On the sofa, Xu Youde was playing a chess game. Seeing Xu Qi return alone, he pushed up his glasses, didn't even glance at him, and said indifferently, "You're back? You still know how to come back..."

Slumping onto the sofa, Xu Qi casually laughed and said, "This is my home, why wouldn't I come back?"

"You little brat, you still know it's your house? Your girlfriend runs around there more often than you do!"

"Uh? Which one?"

Is this a reasonable question?! Xu Youde raised his head speechlessly. As a father, he couldn't recall ever raising his son to be such a womanizer.

"The younger one, the one with long black hair."

Mei...

At that moment, Xu Youde suddenly noticed that Xu Qi had something shiny on his ring finger.

His eyes lit up! He first glanced at Lin Lai, who had turned to do housework, and then asked, "Didn't your mother see?"

"what?"

"ring!"

"Oh, I proposed to Mei on Christmas. It went very smoothly, and I told my mom that very night."

Xu Youde immediately became restless, puffing out his beard and glaring, "What do you mean? You told your mother, but not me, right?"

"Dad, I know you actually prefer Alicia, but I will definitely marry Mei first."

"..."

Xu Youde waved his hand and said irritably, "It's one thing for the stock market to fall, but you've also postponed the daughter-in-law you were eyeing."

Now both stocks have plummeted.

Xu Qi suppressed a laugh and patted Xu Youde's old leg to comfort him.

"Alright, you brat, you don't come here unless you need something. Just say it."

That's why they say no one knows a son better than his father.

After a slight hesitation, Xu Qi voiced the question he had been avoiding: as Bronya had said, parents' experience is the most valuable asset.

Xu Youde took a sip of tea, while Lin Lai, without anyone noticing, sat down next to Xu Qi, cracking sunflower seeds and listening to her son complain about his troubles.

A smile spread across her face – after all, it had been a long time since the three of them had gathered together to chat like this since last year's Lunar New Year.

"You've got a conscience after all; at least you know to come home for the New Year."

“Look at what you’re saying, Dad, this is still my home.”

Xu Youde smiled indifferently.

“Your area is full of young people, it wouldn’t be right for two old folks like us to go there… What are you thinking?”

"I'll just have to trouble Eden and the others. I'll go back to wish them a Happy New Year on the first day of the Lunar New Year. As for our relatives here... Dad, don't be angry with me for saying this, but I really don't acknowledge them."

Xu Youde curled his lip.

"Okay...you can arrange it yourself."

"Huh?" Xu Qi was taken aback. "But... Dad, aren't you going to give me any suggestions?"

"Opinions?" Xu Youde looked puzzled. "What opinions? Didn't you arrange things perfectly?"

"No... but I came back because I wanted to hear from you all..."

Xu Qi's mother interrupted him with a smile.

She pointed to his chest and said, "Just follow your heart, isn't that what you always say?"

So Mom remembered everything...

"Alright, don't overthink it. Just remember to make a call on New Year's Eve."

I always feel like you guys are so open-minded...

But then Xu Qi thought again—maybe it's because they've experienced so much that the little things they've encountered...are really not worth them worrying about.

In the end, you still have to learn to let go of things yourself...

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Meanwhile, at the Golden Courtyard...

"What? Xu Qi went back to his house? Did something happen?"

Eden shook his head, a look of regret on his face.

"It's nothing serious, but Xu Qi will probably be spending New Year's Eve at his house and won't be with us."

It seems Eden had already considered this.

Sakura nodded thoughtfully, and subconsciously exchanged a glance with Mebius, but their eyes quickly looked away.

"I was thinking that Xu Qi would be there during the New Year, which would make it much more lively... It's a pity. But he'll definitely be back on New Year's Day morning, so we still have to make the decorations..."

However, neither Sakura nor Mebius had time to listen carefully to Eden's words.

Xu Qi will be going home for the Chinese New Year, which means that... on New Year's Eve, it's highly likely that Xu Qi will be there with his parents.

I'll bring Mei along at most!

If handled well, Mei might not even be there!

At that point... wouldn't anyone who stays by Xu Qi's side be second only to him, above everyone else?

The deciding factor in whether or not someone can accompany Xu Qi to show filial piety to his parents on New Year's Eve is whether or not they can get in touch with Xu Qi's parents.

Ha...haha! Hahahaha!

Sakura and Möbius were both secretly overjoyed!

The same thought popped into their minds simultaneously—in this golden courtyard, among Xu Qi's many girlfriends, who would know Xu Qi's parents before me!?