Chapter 351 Pretending!
On the day Xie Qinglan returned to China, Huo Huaisui happened to be out looking at the shop, so Xie Qinglan took her luggage and returned to the Xie residence first.
When she was young, Madam Xie favored her youngest son, but in her old age she treated all her grandsons equally.
Having not seen her grandson for over two years, Madam Xie held Xie Qinglan's hand tightly, asking her all sorts of questions. Afterwards, with tears in her eyes, she said, "Lanlan has lost weight."
Several of her aunts chimed in, "She's lost a bit of weight, but she's still so beautiful."
"I hope you won't go back this time."
"You've been dating your girlfriend for several years now, right? When are you planning to get married? Tell your aunties soon so we can make some preparations for you."
The whole family chattered away, talking incessantly around Xie Qinglan.
Xie Qingxi clicked her tongue in disapproval, "Once my second brother came back, I'm no longer the most popular person in the family."
Xie Qingtang said in a nonchalant tone, "If you go abroad for a few years, you'll definitely be the most popular one when you come back."
Xie Qingxi: "Then forget it. It's fine in China too. What if I go abroad and can't make it back for your wedding?"
“That’s easy,” Xie Qingtang said. “I’ll get married after you finish your studies and come back.”
"Then Mom will be even less likely to let me go abroad." Xie Qingxi suddenly remembered something and changed the subject, "Brother, how are things going between you and that Miss Zhang?"
Xie Qingtang looked up at her younger brother, "What do you mean, how is it?"
Xie Qingxi said, "They've been pursuing you for over a year."
Not to mention the various strange and unexpected encounters, he even went to a university to listen to his brother's lecture.
To be honest, he couldn't understand anything his brother was saying. He went to listen to his brother's lecture once out of curiosity when he first entered university, but he fell asleep in class... In the end, his brother called on him to stand for most of the class, making him lose face back in his department.
Hsieh Ching-tang: "Children should mind their own business."
Xie Qingxi: "..."
He's over twenty years old, not a child anymore!
The room was noisy, and in the end, it was Mr. Xie who told everyone to disperse and let Xie Qinglan go to rest.
Xie Qingxi followed Xie Qinglan into the room and asked, "Second Brother, are you leaving again this time?"
Xie Qinglan: "I'm not leaving."
Xie Qingxi: "So when do you and Miss Huo plan to get married?"
Xie Qinglan didn't answer, "Where's what I asked you to fetch?"
Xie Qingxi held up the bag in her hand, "I brought it back for you."
999 one-hundred-yuan bills—his second brother is planning to fold roses out of banknotes!
Xie Qinglan took the bag and began to shoo him away: "Alright, you can go now."
"Second Brother, don't be so heartless." Xie Qingxi followed closely behind Xie Qinglan. "You can't finish folding 999 roses even if you try all night. Let me help you."
Xie Qinglan: "No need. I can do it myself."
Xie Qingxi thought for a moment, "That's fine. Folding it by hand expresses the sentiment better."
"So you can get out now."
"Can't I just stay and watch you fold them?"
Xie Qinglan: "What are you looking at me for? Do you have a crush on me?"
Xie Qingxi: "..."
Even if all the women in the world died, he still wouldn't have a crush on his second brother.
"Fine, I won't look then." Xie Qingxi held out her hand: "Where's what I asked for?"
Xie Qinglan: "Find it in the box yourself."
"Then I won't stand on ceremony." Xie Qingxi put down the suitcase Xie Qinglan had brought back and began rummaging through the things she needed.
It wasn't anything special, just a pair of limited-edition sneakers that Xie Qingxi specially called overseas to ask Xie Qinglan to help her buy.
Xie Qingxi opened the shoebox and glanced at it. "It's really beautiful."
Xie Qinglan ignored him, walked to the table, and began folding paper roses.
Having found what she wanted, Xie Qingxi didn't bother Xie Qinglan and simply "got lost."
Thinking Xie Qinglan had returned, the entire Xie family gathered together for dinner that evening.
After the meal, Ji Xueru leaned close to her son's ear and whispered, "Your dad and I are planning to formally invite Sui Sui's parents to dinner. What do you think?"
When the parents of both sides formally meet for a meal, it's naturally more than just a simple meal.
Xie Qinglan is twenty-seven years old this year.
The sea of knowledge is boundless, and he can't spend his whole life immersed in it. It's time for him to consider important life matters.
Xie Qinglan knew that her mother would rather she marry and have children like an ordinary person than see her succeed.
Besides, his mother is right; they need to secure the person quickly, otherwise, the person might suddenly run away one day.
Xie Qinglan smiled, her eyes shining, and said softly, "You and Dad decide what to do."
Ji Xueru immediately understood what her son meant.
This means they agreed.
Ji Xueru was overjoyed and began to think about what kind of dress and makeup she should wear to appear dignified when she met her future in-laws tomorrow.
Seeing his wife return, Xie Chaolang asked, "What did you say?"
Ji Xueru: "Lanlan said we should handle it as we see fit."
Xie Chaolang raised an eyebrow. "Does this mean you agree?"
Ji Xueru glanced back at her son and scoffed, "He's probably secretly hoping it'll be over soon. You two are the same, pretending!"
Xie Chaolang, who was innocently caught in the crossfire: "..."
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"Da la la la~ la la la~ la la la la~"
Huo Huai Sui was in a good mood after finally finding a storefront that suited his taste and with rent in line with his expectations. He hummed a little tune all the way home.
The elevator dinged.
As soon as Huo Huai Sui stepped out of the elevator, a bouquet of flowers blocked his way.
Huo Huai Sui first looked at the bouquet of flowers that smelled of money, then at the person holding it. When his gaze fell on that familiar face, his eyes lit up, and he asked with a mixture of surprise and joy, "Why are you back?"
His birthday has already passed, and hers hasn't arrived yet, so why is he back now?
"Yes. You're back." Xie Qinglan took a small red box out of her pocket and stuffed it into her arms along with the bouquet of flowers she was holding.
Huo Huai Sui glanced at the small box. "A gift."
Xie Qinglan: "Mm."
Huo Huai Sui didn't rush to open it. He led the person into the house, carrying the bouquet and box, and sat down on the sofa.
After arranging the bouquet and box neatly, I took out my phone to take a picture. I first examined the bouquet made of folded money for a long time before opening the small box.
What was inside was no longer a rough but heartfelt handicraft, but a diamond ring.
The diamond set in the ring is very large, at least five carats.
Huo Huai Sui doesn't pursue jewelry and diamonds, but that doesn't mean she dislikes these things.
Huo Huai Sui was flattered and somewhat incredulous, turning to Xie Qing Lan to ask, "Really?"
Xie Qinglan: "...Could it be fake?"
When did he ever give her counterfeit goods?
Huo Huai Sui was overjoyed as he held the ring.
This is the first time in her life she has received such a big diamond ring.
This momentous occasion must be recorded.
Huo Huaisui picked up his phone again and took another picture of the diamond ring. He then posted it on his WeChat Moments along with the previous picture, along with the caption: "Today's surprise."
Then he tossed his phone aside and was about to put the ring on when a pair of hands suddenly reached out.
Xie Qinglan took the ring from her hand and slipped it onto her middle finger.
Not too big, not too small, just right.
Huo Huai Sui raised her hand to examine the ring on her middle finger, smiling so broadly that her eyes disappeared. She ignored her phone, which kept ringing for a long time.
Xie Qinglan rested her chin on her hand, looking at her with amusement, "Pretty?"
Huo Huai Sui nodded: "It looks good."
Xie Qinglan asked, "More beautiful than me?"
Huo Huai Sui was a worldly person and wasn't blinded by a diamond ring. He knew when to coax her, saying, "You're the most beautiful."
The person who gives her money is a great person, and the person who gives her luxury goods is an even greater great person. At this point, let alone praising his looks, she could easily shower him with a thousand words of flattery on the spot.
Xie Qinglan wasn't going to let her fool her this time. "Then why don't you look at me?"
"..." You're here, you can't run away.
Although he thought this in his heart, Huo Huai Sui didn't show it. He steeled himself and put his hand down, asking casually, "Why did you come back at this time?"
Xie Qinglan: "I came back after I got my degree certificate."
Huo Huaisui blinked. "So, we don't need to go anymore?"
Xie Qinglan: "Okay. I'm not leaving."
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