Chapter 76 The Boss Returns Home
The dinner table became even more lively at dinner time.
The union of the two families made the New Year even more enjoyable, with everyone gathering together in joy and laughter.
Lu Yinzhao swore that today was the day he had eaten the most he had all year.
Moreover, they received generous red envelopes from four elderly people and their uncle.
The elderly person doesn't usually spend much money on themselves, but loves to spend it on the younger generation.
Especially since Zhaozhao is such a well-behaved child, they couldn't be more eager to give her more.
Lu Yinzhao felt incredibly happy just thinking about how the children could have this experience every year; he was starting to love the New Year.
"Thank you, Grandpa and Grandma, Grandpa and Grandma on your mother's side. May you live longer and younger, be happy every day, and live to be a hundred years old!" Having received a huge sum of money, Lu Yinzhao's little mouth naturally couldn't stay idle. She had to say every blessing and auspicious word that she should say.
"Zhaozhao, stay with Grandpa and Grandma for a while longer." Lu Mingqi was reluctant to let his grandson leave.
Lu Yinzhao looked at his parents; he couldn't make the decision himself.
"Aren't you putting Zhaozhao in a difficult position by asking him that?" Wen Youtang said. "If you're going to keep them, you might as well keep them all. You old man, you don't even have Zhaozhao's emotional intelligence."
Lu Mingqi wasn't angry even after being scolded by his wife. He just smiled and nodded in agreement, "Wen Yang, why don't you stay here? We can't get this many people together all year round, don't you think?"
Lu Wenyan also really wanted to spend more time with his parents, so when they gave him a little opportunity, he went along with it and said, "Sure, if you ever miss the children, just say the word, and I'll bring Zhaozhao to see you anytime."
"Then it's settled." Lu Mingqi was too happy today and drank a little too much; his cheeks were flushed with a slight intoxication.
So, the Lu family and the elderly Yin couple all settled down.
The spare rooms in the Lu family's old house finally came in handy. The villa was large enough to accommodate all these people.
Even when the house is empty, they regularly have it cleaned and tidied. The old man and woman are both very clean people and will not allow any dust to be on the tables, cabinets, or beds in their home.
Lu Yinzhao spent a happy time at her grandparents' house.
During the day, she would take turns playing chess with her grandpa and maternal grandpa, eat pastries made by her maternal grandma, listen to opera sung by her paternal grandma, be carried around the house by her uncle, play hide-and-seek with her older brother and sister, and finally listen to stories told by her parents at night before being coaxed to sleep.
The New Year's greetings to my grandparents have come to a successful conclusion.
They didn't return home until the ninth day of the Lunar New Year. By then, Lu Xun had already gone out to work, and the holidays for the others were decreasing day by day.
During this period, Lu Yinzhao finally welcomed Bian Ji back to China.
The other party sent him a message on WeChat, saying that he would see him on the tenth day of the Lunar New Year.
Isn't that tomorrow?
This good news made Lu Yinzhao excited all day.
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On the private plane back home.
Bian Ji looked at Bian Nan, who had fallen asleep looking exhausted, and was speechless.
Bian Ji wanted to return to China early. He felt he could manage on his own with his servants, bodyguards, and assistants. But his brother insisted on coming with him, compressing his work from a week to just two days, leaving him with dark circles under his eyes from staying up all night.
Why bother?
Bian Ji noticed the corner of the blanket had slipped down and reached out to help Bian Nan pull the blanket up.
Bian Ji wasn't sleepy at all. He put on his headphones, looked out at the dense clouds, and thought about a little guy he hadn't seen in a long time.
He could already imagine the other person chattering away after seeing him; that was the feeling he hadn't felt in a long time.
The plane landed at 10 a.m. the following day.
People from the country had already been sent here to wait for the two young masters of the Bian family, and they could not be neglected in the slightest.
Hearing that Boss Bian was going to return to China for a permanent post, the company's senior management sat up straight. They didn't understand why Boss Bian, who had been doing so well in his overseas position, would suddenly return to China.
Bian Nan has never worked in China. He took over the company when he was in college and has been working overseas ever since. However, some people at the headquarters in China have heard about his decisive and efficient methods, and everyone knows that Bian Nan will eventually take over the entire group.
I've also heard that he created some terrifying "comeback legends" in his overseas companies. No one can beat this young master. When he's ruthless, he can stare at the data for three days straight without sleeping.
I wonder how his story has been spread back home. At this moment, Bian Nan yawned widely and got into the nanny van with Bian Ji to go home.
In the car, his special assistant Zhao Yang was still providing him with the work plan for the coming days.
"Xiao Zhao, you can go back later. I'm all done here. Go back and get some rest to adjust to the time difference." Bian Nan was really sleepy.
It's been a long time since I've been back to China, and I'm still getting used to the climate.
As soon as the car entered the villa area, he couldn't help but sneeze as soon as he got out.
Bian Ji, carrying her bag, walked into the house without looking back.
Bian Nan didn't care and instructed the servants to carry the luggage in piece by piece.
He looked at his brother's accommodation in China and nodded in satisfaction.
"It looks pretty good."
Bian Nan felt that it would be good to live in a different environment, and it seemed that working in the country would be more interesting.
Lu Yinzhao couldn't stay at home. Thinking about the time Bian Ji had told him, he decided to go out and try his luck. Unexpectedly, he actually saw a car parked in front of Bian Ji's house.
"Brother Aji!" He went to greet him without thinking.
When they got closer, they found that Bian Ji was nowhere to be seen. Instead, they encountered a man who looked somewhat like Bian Ji.
Bian Nan was just about to enter the house when she heard a child's voice behind her. She turned around and met Lu Yinzhao's gaze.
Lu Yinzhao looked up at Bian Nan, who exuded an overwhelming aura of power, and subconsciously took two steps back.
"Hello, little friend, is there anything I can help you with?" Bian Nan was seeing the little boy, whose appearance was no less than his younger brother's, for the first time, and his curiosity was piqued, so he asked.
"I'm looking for Bian Ji." Lu Yinzhao stated his name directly, having vaguely guessed the identity of the young man in front of him.
"Looking for him? He's not here. He's still abroad. I'm the only one who came back today." Bian Nan found Lu Yinzhao adorable and couldn't help but tease him a bit.
Surprisingly, Lu Yinzhao actually believed it.
The little guy stared wide-eyed in surprise: "Huh? He's not here? He told me he'd be back today."
After the initial surprise came disappointment, and her little head slowly drooped.
"What nonsense is this idiot spouting?" Bian Ji's voice came from behind him.
Lu Yinzhao's eyes lit up, and she ran towards the other person, "Brother Aji! You're back!"
Bian Nan: "???" Idiot?
How could he possibly be seen that way by his younger brother?
"Don't talk to strangers. Haven't I told you that?" Bian Ji said sternly, reprimanding the child in front of him.
Lu Yinzhao pulled Bian Ji's hand and shook it, "But he's not a stranger, he's your brother, right?"
Before Bian Ji could say anything, Bian Nan interjected, "Little friend, we've never met before, how did you recognize us?"
Seeing that the two brothers seemed to be at odds, Lu Yinzhao rolled his eyes and replied, "I've heard Brother Aji mention you before; you two look very alike."
These words left both brothers stunned.
"Xiao Ji mentioned me?!"
"When did I mention him?!"
The two spoke at the same time, with different expressions: Bian Nan was surprised, while Bian Ji was speechless.
Lu Yinzhao raised her hand and tapped her head: "Oh, then I must have remembered wrong. It was probably Aunt Wen who mentioned it."
Bian Ji: "..."
Bian Nan didn't care about what was said afterward; he took the first sentence to heart and thought his younger brother was just trying to save face and pretending not to know.
Just mention it, there's nothing to be embarrassed about.
"Little friend, you haven't told me your name yet. Are you the friend that Xiao Ji is thinking about?"
Bian Ji: "?"
What does "thinking about" mean? It means you don't know how to speak properly.
Lu Yinzhao introduced himself and then nodded affirmatively: "That's right, Brother Aji and I are good friends, best friends."
"So you're Zhao Zhao. I've heard that name before. Did you come alone?"
Lu Yinzhao pointed to Lu Wenyan, who was not far behind, "That's my dad."
Lu Wenyan approached, and the two greeted each other.
Bian Nan always maintained a humble yet dignified demeanor in front of anyone, and was also very polite to his elders. He shook hands with them and said, "Uncle Lu, I've heard so much about you. Your movies have become hits overseas."
"Oh, it's all just empty fame, just a matter of luck," Lu Wenyan asked. "So, only you and Xiao Ji went back to China?"
“Yes, my parents don’t plan to go back to China for the time being. I’ll stay with Xiao Ji to take care of him, and I’ll also go back to China to work in a different environment,” Bian Nan replied earnestly.
“That’s good, that’s good. The two brothers spend every day together, taking care of each other, which can also cultivate their brotherly bond.” Lu Wenyan nodded in agreement.
While the adults were talking, the two minors had already run inside to play.
Bian Ji took out some toys from her bag that could only be bought abroad, "Here you go."
"So many, are they all for me?" Lu Yinzhao asked, his hand already reaching out unconsciously.
He knew that Bian Ji was the best to him, and would never forget to save a share of anything good for him.
"Mm." Bian Ji nodded.
"Thank you, brother." Lu Yinzhao didn't stand on ceremony. Their relationship was already so close that there was no need for further explanation; exchanging gifts was a common practice.
"Brother Aji, did you return to China ahead of schedule?" Lu Yinzhao remembered that during her previous conversation with Bian Ji, he clearly said that it wasn't today.
"Yes." Bian Ji admitted, hesitated for a few seconds, and then added, "I want to see you as soon as possible."
Lu Yinzhao was so charmed by those words that he held Bian Ji's hand tightly and never let go.
This should show that the big shot really enjoys playing with him, right?
"Brother Aji, would you like to come to my house for dinner today?" Lu Yinzhao thought that since Aunt Wen hadn't come back to China with her, Bian Ji might not be able to eat very well at home, so she took the initiative to invite him.
Bian Ji readily agreed: "Okay."
Unexpectedly, Lu Yinzhao added, "Please invite your brother over too."
Bian Ji publicly refused: "He doesn't need it. He's very busy. He has servants to cook for him. He won't go hungry."
Bian Nan, who had just entered the room: "..."
"Really? Okay then, I won't bring him." Lu Yinzhao habitually listened to Bian Ji and made the decision on the spot.
Bian Nan, who wanted to explain further, remained silent.
The words were stuck in his throat by the two little ones, neither coming out nor coming back out.
When you discuss matters, can you please ask the parties involved for their opinions?
Although he hadn't intended to bother them—couch potatoes at other people's houses aren't in his nature—hearing these words left him feeling uneasy.
I felt inexplicably isolated and powerless.
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Author's Note: Bian Nan (raising his hand like a primary school student): Why am I not included in the game? [Cracks]
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