Chapter 270 Afraid of being laughed at

In her previous life, Xie Qingran was always immersed in her own world, only wanting to obtain their love. She didn't even use any techniques; she just wanted it blindly.

But now that she's been reborn, Xie Qingran finally understands a principle: no matter what you want, you have to get it through specific means, even the love of family members is no exception, and any relationship needs to be carefully cultivated.

After observing Xie Zhaoye for a period of time, Xie Qingran discovered that Xie Zhaoye was not born evil, but rather born brainless. Therefore, she only needed to use a few tricks to subdue him and make him work for her.

"Xie Qingran, if only you had done this sooner, how wonderful would that have been?"

"Actually, I'd do anything if you just smiled at me."

Xie Zhaoye muttered something in frustration.

The reason he always made things difficult for Xie Qingran and bullied her was because Xie Qingran always had a cold face and didn't treat him well. She wasn't like someone else's soft and coquettish younger sister at all.

Looking at Xie Qingran now and hearing what she said, Xie Zhaoye felt even more that he had been too petty.

Seeing this, Xie Qingran smiled and said, "Although I have lived at home for several years, I have never actually seen what my home looks like. Why don't you come with me for a walk?"

"Okay, okay!"

“You used to be reluctant to go out, but the scenery around your home is actually quite nice.”

Xie Zhaoye immediately stood up excitedly and walked outside. Seeing his silly grin, Xie Qingran smiled helplessly and stood up as well, following him outside.

The two walked around the courtyard. After a while, Xie Zhaoye said, "This place is really different from when Mother was here. Qingran, do you miss Mother too, even if only occasionally?"

Wang's death was too sudden for everyone; even Xie Qingran found it hard to accept that she was gone so easily.

Originally, Xie Qingran harbored many grievances against Wang Shi, but now that she was dead, all her resentment could only be wiped away.

As for longing...

Xie Qingran took a deep breath and shook her head: "To be honest, I don't know. I've been very busy since my mother passed away, so I haven't had time to think about it at all. Xie Zhaoye, there are just too many things to do in this world. We can't stay in the past forever; we have to move forward!"

Time will leave behind many people and many things, but time will not wait for anyone.

Seeing Xie Qingran like this, Xie Zhaoye scratched his head helplessly, then said in a low voice, "How can you think so much at such a young age? Sometimes I really think, how could you... how could you be like this? You were so lively and cheerful when you were little."

In the past, Xie Qingran always held a grudge about the grievances she suffered at the manor, but now she has learned to let go and not look at those things that make her unhappy.

She smiled gently and glanced at Xie Zhaoye: "You don't need to know why I've become the way I am now. You just need to accept me as I am now, and that's enough."

I accept!

"You, you are my own sister, so I will accept you no matter what you become."

As if afraid Xie Qingran wouldn't realize his sincerity, Xie Zhaoye even leaned forward a little.

Just then, the wet nurse passed by carrying Nian'er. When Xie Qingran saw the chubby baby, she was overjoyed: "Bring the baby over here so I can see him!"

The wet nurse naturally recognized Xie Qingran, so she came over with the child in her arms and said, "Young Miss."

"Let me see my little brother." Xie Qingran smiled gently, then took the child, gave him a light kiss, and said with a smile, "He's grown so much in such a short time! Nian'er, look at me, I'm your older sister, your older sister!"

Now that Nian'er is over a year old, she recognizes people. When she saw Xie Qingran, her eyes crinkled with joy, and she kept clapping her little hands. Then she set her sights on Xie Qingran's hair and reached out to grab it.

"Hey! What are you doing, you little brat!"

Xie Zhaoye immediately realized what was happening and rushed forward to grab Nian'er's hand.

"Wow!"

Nian'er was so frightened by Xie Zhaoye that she burst into tears and clung to him even tighter. Seeing this, the wet nurse quickly stepped forward and finally managed to coax the child to let go.

Xie Zhaoye looked at Xie Qingran anxiously: "Does it hurt?"

"He's just a little kid, why are you making a fuss about him? Kids this age are bound to be curious."

"Look, you've scared him to tears."

Xie Qingran tidied her messy hair and looked at Xie Zhaoye with a helpless expression.

"He clearly did it on purpose!"

Xie Zhaoye was getting anxious. He had seen it clearly when he was standing to the side; the child had deliberately reached out and pulled her hair.

"Alright, stop talking. How old are you? Aren't you ashamed?"

"This is our younger brother."

Helpless, Xie Qingran tugged at Xie Zhaoye's sleeve.

"What's wrong? What's wrong, Nian'er? Why are you crying?"

Madam Lian rushed over, picked up the crying child and began to soothe him. Then, she looked at the wet nurse with displeasure and said irritably, "What kind of useless people are you? How can you not even take care of a child properly!"

After becoming a wife, her temper became much worse than before, especially when it came to the children.

The wet nurse knelt on the ground without saying a word, not daring to say anything more, and could only endure it.

Seeing this, Xie Qingran frowned slightly and immediately understood why Xie Zhaoye would say such things and have such a strong reaction.

"Young Miss, what brings you here?"

"The kids are making noise, but did they bother you?"

Madam Lian then noticed Xie Qingran, hurriedly handed the child to the wet nurse, and smiled at Xie Qingran.

"It's nothing. It's not easy to come back, so I'll just look around and wander around. Children tend to cry easily, so Madam doesn't need to worry too much."

"By the way, I heard they prepared something delicious for us for lunch today?"

Xie Qingran smiled slightly, not taking the matter to heart at all, and changed the subject to avoid trouble.

However, Madam Lian clearly had no intention of letting it go so easily. She glanced at her son and said with a smile, "This child is just spoiled. He's been pampered by my husband and me. If he has offended you in any way, please forgive him, Miss."

Originally, Xie Qingran didn't intend to argue with her, but she never expected that she would keep going on and on.

Xie Qingran frowned deeply as she looked at Madam Lian and said, "Madam, this is the youngest son of our Xie family. He will be entering and leaving the palace in the future. If he is always so reckless, I'm afraid he will be laughed at."