"Dashan, what about what your sister-in-law told you last time? What have you thought about?"

"Didn't I tell you not to mention this again?"

Junshan's face darkened upon hearing this. Junlin, who followed behind, did not expect his grandmother to bring up this matter as soon as she entered the room. He was now unsure whether to put his foot in or pull it back.

"Junlin, come in."

Junlin, who was about to pull his foot back after being stopped by the young master, quickly stuck it back in.

"Dashan, what I mean is what Xiaolin means," the woman said urgently, afraid that her grandson would ruin things.

"Sister-in-law, please don't speak yet."

"Junlin, come over here."

Junlin was a little afraid of the young master, but also wanted to get closer to him, so he dawdled and finally got to Junshan.

"Sit down and talk. Sister-in-law, you sit down too."

"Dashan, we're talking business among family members. Shouldn't this young lady leave?"

“She is the one who is most qualified to sit here, so please, sister-in-law, do not speak now.”

Junshan's words made Chu Xingyue raise an eyebrow, but she didn't intend to speak.

"Dashan, what do you mean by that?" the woman exclaimed.

"Sister-in-law, if you don't want to sit and talk properly, get out now."

When the woman saw that Junshan was really angry, she shut up and sat on the sofa, but she didn't forget to glare at Chu Xingyue. Chu Xingyue felt very confused. Was this woman out of her mind?

"Junlin".

"I'm here, young master."

"Your grandma said her meaning is your meaning, is that what you really think?"

Junlin turned to look at his grandmother and saw her winking at him. Just as he was about to turn away, he saw the beautiful woman who had captured his heart looking at him from the other side of the sofa. He couldn't let the beauty look down on him. He had to have his own ideas. He decided to go for it.

He took a deep breath, looked at Junshan, and said:

"Young Master, I don't want to. I think I'm doing just fine now. The dividends and shares you gave me each month are enough to support me. I've never liked studying since I was little, and I'm not smart either. Sister Yan is a soldier. She said that even if I'm incompetent my whole life, she won't abandon me. But if I do something unforgivable, all my benefits will be canceled."

My older sister has always been smarter than me, even though I'm a boy. My parents like her much more than me because I don't make them proud. I'm not a top student who makes them proud, nor am I a capable worker. So I think I'm fine as I am now, just eating, drinking, and playing every day.

"I've never even considered inheriting the group's assets. Even if you gave it to me, I wouldn't have the ability to lead a company."

After hearing Junlin's words, the woman's back slumped down. It was over; the child was beyond saving.

Junshan didn't feel disappointed in the child; a family like theirs could easily support hundreds of children like Junlin. The problem was that the child was Chicheng, who knew his own limitations and never coveted things that weren't his.

This is why he gave Junlin 10% more dividend shares than her sister.

"Junlin, come, meet your cousin." Junshan suddenly smiled and introduced Chu Xingyue to Junlin.

"Cousin?" Junlin stared blankly at Chu Xingyue.

"Hello, Junlin, it's nice to meet you. My name is Chu Xingyue."

"Where did this brat come from? She doesn't even deserve to be called 'sister' by my Junlin."

The woman sitting on the sofa had long been unable to hold back any longer. She had no choice but to deal with this brat of unknown origin.

"Who are you calling a brat, Li Ahua? I've put up with you for too long."

Luo Feng rushed in from outside and stood in front of Chu Xingyue, looking like she was protecting her cub.

“My Junlin isn’t even qualified. Where did this brat come from? She wants my Junlin to call her cousin.”

“This is my eldest son’s biological daughter. Tell me if she’s qualified or not. If even my eldest daughter isn’t qualified, then what about your heartless granddaughter? If it weren’t for the fact that Junlin is a good child, I would have slapped you long ago.”

"You, Luo Feng, you've gone too far! How dare you talk to your sister-in-law like that?"

Li Ahua pointed at Luo Feng with a trembling finger, her anger escaping.

Chu Xingyue stood up, pulled Luo Feng behind her, and looked directly into Li Ahua's eyes.

"I hate it most when people call me a brat or point their fingers at me, and you happen to be both of those."

Chu Xingyue's eyes fell on the decorative stones in the bonsai on the coffee table, and she bent down to pick out the largest one.

In front of everyone, she held the powder in her hand, then with a sudden burst of strength, opened her palm, revealing a pile of powder nestled peacefully in her palm. This audacious move completely shocked everyone present.

Li Ahua, in particular, was shaking.

Is your finger as hard as this stone?

Li Ahua was terrified; where did this witch come from?

"Well, what? I have something to do, I'll go first, I'll go first. Junlin, go home with Grandma."

Li Ahua stared at Chu Xingyue's hand and retreated towards the door, calling Junlin before leaving.

"An'an, what's wrong with you?"

"A reclusive master?"

Junshan and Luo Feng pulled Chu Xingyue to sit on the sofa.

"Grandpa and Grandma, don't be nervous. I've practiced martial arts since I was a child, and I'm naturally stronger than most people."

"I'll let it go this time, but you can't do it again next time. What if you get captured and studied as a monster?"

Luo Feng spoke to Chu Xingyue with concern.

"No one in this world has the guts to study me yet." Chu Xingyue's sudden domineering words stunned Junshan.

"Hahaha, not bad, you're from the Jun family. This domineering aura is a true inheritance from your patriarch."

"Grandpa still knows my great-grandfather?"

"Of course we know him, of course we know him. Everyone in our generation acknowledges your great-grandfather."

"Although your Chu family is no longer active in the world, we of this generation still know about the Chu family."

"Although the old master of the Chu family is not as strong as you, he is still extraordinary."

"So it turns out this is genetic."

"Of course." Chu Xingyue's power had been made public to the old couple, so there would be a basis for anything that happened in the future. Although Chu Xingyue was not afraid, it would be troublesome for the old couple to explain.

Has Junyan returned during this time?

Chu Xingyue sat on the sofa and chatted with the elderly couple.

“He called us last week and said he would be back this week, but he didn’t say which day.”

"If this little girl knew what your relationship was like, she'd probably be ecstatic."

Chu Xingyue smiled and nodded.

"This girl has never had any playmates since she was little, but she is very competitive and always wants to be the best in everything. Unfortunately, she has Junlin's older sister, Junli, who has been a black-hearted girl since she was little. If she falls down, she will say that Yan'er pushed her. If she doesn't do her homework, she will say that Yan'er instigated her. In short, she does nothing but bad things."

Apart from your deceased uncle and Junlin, there's no one good in the whole family. Junlin is a pitiful child. Junli was afraid that her younger brother would steal her love, so she used tricks to make everyone think that Junlin often bullied her. Those parents were blind, and they sent Junlin to boarding school from elementary school onwards and ignored him.

This family of scoundrels has produced a good child like Junlin, with a sincere heart.

"Yes, don't let Junlin's appearance fool you. He's actually quite insecure. He's never received any love from his family growing up. When he was little, Junli bullied him, but Yan'er helped him several times. Since then, he's treated Yan'er like a sister even closer than his own. That's why we've been more caring towards him."

“An’an, please take good care of this little brother in the future. As long as he doesn’t go astray, let him do whatever he wants. Our family is rich, and supporting him for life is not a problem.”

"Hmm." Chu Xingyue did not refute the old couple's words. Everyone chooses a different lifestyle, so why should she judge other people's lives? Their way of living doesn't bother her.

But this kid is quite cute.

Chu Xingyue couldn't help but laugh when she thought about how this kid had just whispered that he was in love with her, and then looked so dumbfounded when he found out she was his cousin.

“Your little sister Yan’er has never had any playmates since she was a child. She should have been the closest of sisters, but she was a wicked girl from a young age. So she was very lonely when she was young. Your grandfather and I didn’t agree to her joining the army, but this girl was stubborn. We all thought she couldn’t take it and would go home crying. We never expected that she would stay in school until graduation.” Luo Feng spoke of her granddaughter with a face full of heartache and tenderness.

"You have no idea how arrogant this girl was when she first arrived at school. She was fearless and did whatever she wanted. I don't know if it's because of our blood ties, but we two completely different personalities didn't dislike each other. Now that I think about it, it turns out that everything was destined."

"Now that you mention it, I think I remember it. An'an, didn't you skip a grade when Yan'er was a freshman?"

"Yes, so strictly speaking, I was only classmates with Junyan for one year."

“I felt like I’d heard your name somewhere before. Turns out we knew you a few years ago. When Yan’er was a freshman in college, she would always talk about you when she went home. But we haven’t mentioned you for several years now. No wonder we haven’t talked about you. We’re not together anymore.”

"An'an, the Chu family has raised you to be very outstanding."

"Um"

"Thank you, Grandpa and Grandma, for your affirmation of my maternal grandparents. They would be very happy to know that you don't blame them."

"What's there to blame? Such an outstanding child is someone others would kill for. If we keep blaming him, we'd be ungrateful, or like a heartless wretch. If we've done anything to make you uncomfortable today, I'm sure you would have turned around and left."

Luo Feng patted Chu Xingyue's hand.

"I didn't think too much before I came. I just wanted you to know that I exist. I am the continuation of my father. He hasn't been able to come back for so many years. You must miss him very much. I wanted you to know that even if he doesn't come back, you still have me. Now I know that my grandparents are just as I thought. They are both reasonable. No wonder my little sister Junyan is so lovable. It turns out that my grandparents are the family I was meant to be with."

Chu Xingyue's words stunned Junshan and Luo Feng. The bitterness that had been in their hearts for so many years burst forth at this moment. Luo Feng hugged Chu Xingyue and cried loudly, and even Junshan was in tears.

Chu Xingyue watched the two elderly people quietly until they finished venting and their emotions gradually calmed down.

"Don't cry. Leave Dad's affairs to me. Just take care of yourselves. Even if Dad is gone, you still have me and Yan'er to keep you company."

"Yes, thank God for bringing you into our lives. Your grandfather and I have lived a worthwhile life."

"The better days are yet to come."

"Okay, we'll do as you say."

"Oh, right, I also brought you some small gifts." Chu Xingyue said, taking out the scarves she had bought for the elderly couple at the mall.

"It looks good. It's light, warm, and comfortable. Junshan, do you think it looks good on me?"

"Looks good, looks good! Look at mine, isn't it handsome?"

"He's the most handsome old man in this alley."

I think so too.

"Ha ha ha ha."

Both of them laughed at their own self-praising words, and even Chu Xingyue laughed along.

"And this one, this is newly developed, it's suitable for your age."

Chu Xingyue took out two glass bottles, opened one of them, and poured two pills into her hand.

The rich aroma of herbs filled the entire room.

"What is this?" Junshan knew this was no ordinary product as soon as he smelled it.

“There are many things inside, some of which I can’t guess.” Junshan held one of the seeds to his nose and smelled it; just smelling it made him feel refreshed.

"This is a gift I prepared for you two as our first meeting."

“You silly child, your grandma and I haven’t even given you a gift yet, how can we ask you to give it to us?”

Although Junshan pushed the items toward Chu Xingyue, his eyes remained fixed on the pills in his hand.

"Grandpa, don't be so polite with me. Your granddaughter doesn't need these things. I made them all myself for you to use to maintain your health. I want you to stay with me for many more years to come."

You made this yourself?

This is already the umpteenth time Junshan has been shocked today.

"Yes, I happened to have done some research on this topic recently."

"Good, good, good, as expected of a child from the Jun family."

"Then Grandpa and Grandma won't stand on ceremony."

"Okay, let me know when you're done eating, and I'll send you more."

"Ah, we're enjoying the blessings of our grandchildren too."

"Grandpa, what are you sighing about? Yan'er can hear you from outside the door."

"Boss Chu, what are you doing in my house?" Jun Yan was dumbfounded when she entered and saw Chu Xingyue on the sofa.

"Yan'er is back! Come here quickly, Grandma has something happy to tell you."

Chu Xingyue sat on the sofa, smiling as she looked at Jun Yan. She had fantasized about this scene countless times ever since she learned about her relationship with Jun Yan, but she never expected it to happen so soon.

"Grandma, I want to sit with Sister Xing." Jun Yan put down her things, bypassed Luo Feng, and snuggled up next to Chu Xingyue, wishing she could sit in Chu Xingyue's lap.

Junshan and Luofeng had never seen Junyan so close to anyone before. It seemed that the classmate relationship that An'an had just mentioned was not as impactful to them as the interaction between the two of them.

"Tell me, why did you come to my house? Are you here for a home visit? I've been behaving very well with my students lately and haven't done anything wrong."

"What, does this mean you did something wrong before?" Chu Xingyue raised an eyebrow, her expression suggesting that she would be court-martialed if she didn't confess honestly.