Chapter 285 Feast at Hongmen
The National Day holiday actually passed by very quickly, filled with gatherings and a meeting with Liu Xiaorou.
Late Xie Xiao even took some time to accompany Lin Yu for the down payment on a house.
Lin Yu eventually bought the house and secretly told Xie Xiao that he had already contacted a neighbor who had emigrated abroad.
When it was time to study abroad, he planned to visit them, as he wanted to buy the house he was currently living in.
But although the neighbors had emigrated and hadn't returned for so long,
it seemed like they were still reluctant to sell the house, so Lin Yu planned to pay them a visit.
Because he could tell that the old lady really liked the current house and was probably very attached to it.
At that moment, Xie Xiao and Lin Yu were in a jewelry store.
Watching Xie Xiao pick jade bracelets back and forth, Lin Yu couldn't help but ask, "Are you listening to me?"
Xie Xiao uttered a sound, "Isn't this listening? My ears aren't blocked."
The saleslady nearby couldn't help but snicker.
Xie Xiao and Lin Yu glanced at her at the same time.
The saleslady quickly waved her hand, "I'm sorry..."
Her face turned a bit red.
Xie Xiao smiled, "It's okay, please wrap up these two bracelets for me."
The saleslady quickly took the chosen bracelets to pack them aside.
Only then did Xie Xiao look towards Lin Yu, "Are you leaving in November? Have you confirmed the date?"
Lin Yu sighed and nodded, feeling reluctant to think of Liu Ou, who had gone there specifically to accompany him.
She had gone there for him, but now he was about to go abroad to study.
"Honestly, as the time draws near, I've been having some immature thoughts, like, why do I have to go? Although everyone says it's a great opportunity…" Lin Yu looked at Xie Xiao, "But I'm really envious of you, being able to always be around the people you care about."
Some things are really hard to say.
Just like many people would envy Lin Yu for having the chance to go abroad.
Lin Yu also envied those who could be with their families.
Xie Xiao glanced at him, "What will you do if you feel like this? Will you end up crying and missing home once you are out there?"
His tone was teasing.
Lin Yu rolled his eyes at him.
Soon the saleslady brought over the wrapped jade bracelets.
Xie Xiao promptly paid with his card, then walked out with Lin Yu.
After looking at the bag for a moment, he handed one to Lin Yu, "It's for Grandma."
Lin Yu was startled, "Isn't this supposed to fit properly?"
"Definitely fits. I've bought a silver bracelet for Grandma before and measured her wrist size, take this." Xie Xiao clicked his tongue, "Am I that unreliable?"
Today Xie Xiao mainly came to buy a gift for his grandma.
He ended up buying one for the old lady too.
Grandma at Xie Xiao's home was quite good to him, but because Xie Qingxiao had a brother, Grandma showed some favoritism toward their uncle's family.
Although it's not that she treated Xie Xiao and his family poorly, she was somewhat partial.
Usually, during festivals, everyone would gather at the uncle's place.
Afterwards, it was just Teacher Xie transferring money to them every month.
After all, ever since Grandpa passed away, Grandma insisted on living with the uncle's family.
But ever since they found out that Xie Xiao had started a company on his own, the money they asked for seemed to have increased.
Thinking of this made Xie Xiao unconsciously frown,
He had accidentally overheard Teacher Xie talking about this on the balcony on the phone.
At the time, Teacher Xie probably thought Xie Xiao was still asleep, and spoke with a tone of helplessness, "... It's not that I don't want to help, but giving you 5,000 a month for expenses, I'm providing that, aren't I? But I can't arrange anything about Xie Xiao's company..."
His tone grew a bit impatient by the end, "And don't bother Xie Xiao, he's busy enough with his own things. I know some people over here..."
It used to be 3,000 a month, now it's 5,000 a month, how much does old Teacher Xie earn a month?
Anyway, Xie Xiao knew and felt quite uncomfortable.
Just like today, when suddenly his uncle said they should have dinner together.
Xie Qingxiao was leaving tomorrow, and initially wanted to refuse, but they promptly brought up grandma.
In the end, Xie Qingxiao could not refuse.
Because of this, Doctor Yang had been throwing temper tantrums at Teacher Xie since last night.
The family atmosphere was very tense.
Xie Xiao thought of going out to buy something to appease Doctor Yang.
Before buying the jade bracelet, he had already bought a bag for Doctor Yang in another store, remembering how she had pointed at a picture and told Teacher Xie it was pretty but too expensive.
Xie Xiao remembered that.
Lin Yu knew he was having dinner with his grandma today and raised an eyebrow, "Doesn't your uncle's family have a small restaurant back in their hometown? I remember you have a cousin, right?"
Yes, a cousin.
Due to his uncle's health, it was difficult for them to have children, so Xie Xiao was actually older than his uncle's child.
But this cousin, probably because he had been difficult to conceive, seemed a bit spoiled in Xie Xiao's view.
And today's dinner, without even thinking about it, was most likely for that cousin.
It was a banquet with a hidden agenda.
But he couldn't disrespect his family and Teacher Xie.
And honestly, their family and his uncle's family still had a harmonious relationship.
Although his uncle's family had some small schemes, they were not particularly malicious people.Nôv(el)B\\jnn
It was normal for Teacher Xie to cherish the brotherly bond.
Xie Xiao could understand, but Doctor Yang was clearly getting impatient.
Xie Xiao felt that family relationships were really difficult to handle.
At that moment, he nodded, "Right, and I remember he seems to have stopped studying after high school because his grades weren't good."
Lin Yu clicked his tongue, "He probably knows about you starting a company, right? Didn't he find out during your live stream and contact you?"
His cousin had come across Xie Xiao's live stream before and had even called him, asking Xie Xiao to help him out.
But back then, Xie Xiao was already very busy.
So he had refused.
But tonight would probably be difficult to dodge, especially since grandma had already been called over.
Lin Yu looked at Xie Xiao's conflicted expression and patted his shoulder, "Hang in there, buddy."
Then, he said goodbye to Xie Xiao at the intersection.
He had a dinner date with his wife, so he wouldn't accompany him.
As for Luo Yanran, she was also busy today. Stay tuned with empire
Apparently, a former teacher had called her to help with something.
So she went.
So Xie Xiao just mentioned he would have dinner with his grandma tonight, and Luo Yanran didn't think much about it.
Xie Xiao went directly by taxi, to a Cantonese restaurant booked by Teacher Xie, which served relatively light dishes.
The private room was booked in advance.
When Xie Xiao arrived, Xie Qingxiao and his uncle were already there.
He was the second last to arrive, with Doctor Yang, who probably hadn't gotten off work yet, being the only one still missing.
As he entered, Xie Xiao awkwardly smiled and said, "Dad, grandma, uncle, aunt, Xie Liu, sorry I'm late."
Xie Liu is Xie Xiao's cousin, a name given by their grandma.
Feeling that the child had not come easily, she specifically chose this name.
Grandma was very happy to see Xie Xiao, "Xiao Xiao is here, come here, let grandma have a look at you."
Xie Da Bo glanced at him and then behind him, "Why did you come alone? Where's your girlfriend?"
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