"No, not really..."

"Grandpa and Grandma, I also want to go back and see my maternal grandparents."

Chen Niannian was afraid that Chen Huibo would say he wouldn't go back, so she quickly interrupted him. Although he did go back in his previous life, many things in this life didn't develop the same way.

So it's better to take the initiative yourself, lest Chen Huibo ruin things and there's really no going back.

“It’s so cold, why go back to the countryside? It’s such a poor, remote place. I’ll never want to go there again after going once,” Wu Manfang muttered.

“I grew up in the county town, which is much better than the countryside,” Chen Huibo quickly explained, afraid that Chen Yawen would look down on him.

"They're all the same, poor places."

"Grandma, I was in such a rush when I came back last time that I didn't bring a lot of things with me, and I'm so reluctant to leave them behind..."

“Tell Grandma what you want, and she’ll buy you a new one.” Wu Manfang scoffed.

"Grandma, I..."

"Alright, if the children want to go back, let them go back and visit. People are all made of flesh and blood. They've taken care of the children over there for so long; they've done a great service."

Chen Shitong interrupted Wu Manfang, then made the decision, "Bangrui, take the gifts and the two children and go. It's the New Year, and we can't let others think we've been impolite."

"Okay, Dad, when do we leave?"

"It'll be the fourth day of the Lunar New Year. Caiyun and Yunxia will be back on the third."

"good."

"Oh, Grandpa, you're so kind." Chen Huibo was overjoyed at the thought of going home and seeing his parents again.

“Huibo is a filial son for thinking of that side. The most important thing in life is not to forget your roots. As for the rest, if outsiders are good to you, we should repay them. That’s how we can be even.” Chen Shitong’s words were loaded with meaning.

And so, amidst the continuous sound of firecrackers throughout the night, Chen Niannian welcomed her first New Year after her rebirth.

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, Chen Huibo was woken up by Chen Bangrui and dressed in the new clothes that Chen Xinyue had carefully prepared, looking refreshed and energetic.

This year, Chen Bangrui plans to take his son to visit relatives for the Lunar New Year by himself. In the past, he was always teased for leaving his huge family business to outsiders.

This time, I took advantage of the Chinese New Year to take my son out to meet people. I wanted everyone to know that I have a son now, so that he has a son to carry on the family line.

As soon as I came downstairs, I saw Chen Yawen already waiting for me. She was wearing a peach-pink sweater, a royal blue wool coat, skinny jeans, and black snow boots with a slight wedge heel. Her short, ear-length hair was adorned with a small bow headband studded with rhinestones, making her look cute, casual, charming, and radiant.

It has to be said that Zhang Xinyue really knows how to dress up children.

"Dad, don't I look pretty in this outfit? Let's hurry up and go. Uncle Chen's older sister just bought some nice cassette tapes and called me, waiting for me to go listen to them together!" Chen Ya-wen urged Chen Bang-rui in a slightly coquettish tone.

“Wenwen, you’re a young lady, so you should stay home and help your mother greet the guests. If you want to go out, take Niannian with you. Your brother and I will go out to pay New Year’s visits.” Chen Bangrui completely forgot that he was the one who took Chen Yawen out in previous years.

Watching her father lead Chen Huibo out the door, Chen Yawen, who had just come to her senses, burst into tears, which made Zhang Xinyue upstairs think something had happened, and she hurriedly came downstairs.

Seeing her daughter crying so sadly, she hurriedly asked, "Wenwen, my dear, what's wrong? Why are you crying during the New Year? Don't let your grandparents hear you, or they'll say it's bad luck."

Hearing her mother mention that her grandparents wouldn't like it, Chen Ya-wen quickly shut up, her shoulders shaking as she said, "Dad took my brother out to visit relatives for the New Year, but he didn't take me. I already made plans with my sister from the Chen family. How embarrassing!"

"What? Your father has already left with that kid?" Zhang Xinyue said angrily in a low voice.

"You, Chen Bangrui, now that you have a son, you despise my daughter. Since you're so heartless, don't blame me for being ruthless," Zhang Xinyue said with a fierce expression.

Looking at her beautifully dressed daughter, Zhang Xinyue felt a deep sense of panic for the first time. If she didn't fight for her daughter, she would get nothing in the future. She had to get rid of the threat to her daughter.

Holding her daughter in her arms and stroking her gently, Zhang Xinyue said softly, "Wenwen, we can't change reality, so we have to accept it. You have to remember that this family is not the same as before, and your father, grandparents and grandpa are not the same as before. You must be more sensible, obedient, and study hard."

"You can only earn their attention through your own efforts. Mom will help you too. Mom will always love you. I'm willing to do anything for you. Be good! Don't cry. Mom bought some new jewelry. Let's go upstairs. You can have whichever one you like. Don't overthink it. My good daughter is most beautiful when she smiles."

With her mother's encouragement, Chen Ya-wen gradually stopped sobbing. Yes, she must work hard and show everyone.

The most promising member of the Chen family is Chen Ya-wen, not that good-for-nothing Chen Hui-bo whom they cherish.

Thinking of Chen Huibo's ranking of over 40th in the final exams, Chen Yawen grinned sarcastically, "Mom, I know, I definitely won't let you down!"

Seeing that her daughter had figured things out so quickly, Zhang Xinyue felt extremely gratified. "Hmph, you Chen family members are blind to talent, you'll regret it one day."

As for Zhang Xinyue's true identity, by the time the truth came out, the Chen family had already been thrown into chaos by this spendthrift son. But that's a story for another time.

After dinner, the family sat in the living room watching TV. Chen Huibo was very excited and kept boasting, "Uncle Li's house is so big and beautiful!"

"Uncle Wang gave me a jade pendant, Dad, look, it's so beautiful! And Uncle Zhang gave me a huge red envelope." The Chen family elders listened to their grandson's chatter while watching him with smiles.

"Grandma, this jade pendant is for you." Chen Huibo generously handed it to Wu Manfang.

"Oh my, you're so adorable! These are from your uncles and aunts, keep them safe, Grandma doesn't want them." Wu Manfang couldn't stop smiling.

“Dad, Mom, you have no idea, taking Huibo out this time was really prestigious. Everyone who saw Huibo praised me for being so lucky to have found my son after all these years. Huibo is so sensible and well-behaved. I feel so happy! I have no regrets in this life.”

Chen Bangrui had drunk a few extra glasses of wine at noon, and now he was slurring his words and talking more than usual. Chen Shitong listened and nodded, inwardly agreeing with him.