Wen Qing adjusted the position of the little Wen Ying in her arms and looked gently at Luo Xinghe, who still looked a little awkward and confused.
"Xinghe, we all treat Xingyou as our own sister, as family."
You're Xingyou's older sister, so naturally you're family too. Family members don't need to be so formal.
Luo Xingyou immediately put her arm around her sister's shoulder and leaned her head affectionately against her: "Sis, just listen to Sister Wenqing! Anyway..."
Her words suddenly caught in her throat; it seemed she had a thousand words to say, yet she didn't know where to begin.
In the end, she simply raised her head, looked into Luo Xinghe's eyes, and spoke with an unprecedented seriousness.
"Sister, I can't explain it right now... but you have to believe me, they are the family I've chosen for this lifetime."
Looking at the unwavering determination in her sister's eyes, Luo Xinghe nodded: "Okay, family."
Luo Xingyou nuzzled her older sister's neck: "Sis, you're the best!"
"Alright! Everyone's here!" Lu Nange smiled and stepped forward, waving her arm in a "please" gesture.
"The car is already waiting outside! Today, let us, the 'hosts' of Nancheng, show you what 'Nancheng on the tip of your tongue' really means!"
Nestled in Chi Yanzhou's arms, Lu Beiye said, "Let's eat the most authentic local snacks and see the most interesting scenery!"
Upon hearing this, He Zhuo immediately perked up: "Great! I'll be back as soon as I open my eyes..."
He had barely begun speaking when the two siblings beside him seemed to have anticipated his outspokenness.
Gu Qi quickly covered his mouth, and Gu Wan's foot "inadvertently" stepped on his shoe and even "concernedly" rubbed it.
"Ouch!" He Zhuo cried out in pain, jumped up on one foot, and hugged his foot with a look of accusation.
"Gu Wanwan! You...you're so cruel! My toes are about to break!"
"I really didn't exert any effort." Gu Wan looked innocent and quickly took Lu Nange's arm: "Nannan, tell me quickly what we're having for lunch? I'm starving."
Lu Nange smiled and said, "Juxianlou in the south of the city is a century-old establishment."
Lu Beiye immediately added in Chi Yanzhou's arms, "Sister Wanwan, their braised pork knuckle is delicious!"
“Yes.” Lu Nange ruffled his hair.
Gu Wan swallowed hard: "Then what are we waiting for? Let's go!"
He Zhuo was still standing there, clutching his feet and hissing, his eyes sweeping resentfully over the crowd that had already walked away.
"Wait for me, Lao Gu! Lao Ji! Help your brother out! Without me, you won't enjoy your food!"
Gu Qi and Ji Xian exchanged a glance, both seeing the helplessness in each other's eyes—a reluctance to deal with this drama queen.
But resignedly, they turned back and symbolically supported one of his arms on each side.
Gu Qi: "I'll help you up. Take it easy. If things are really peaceful after tomorrow, go back to acting and you'll definitely win a Best Actor award."
Ji Xian: "Isn't it a bit too exaggerated?"
Gu Qi nodded: "Yeah, it's a bit greasy."
Supported by his arms, He Zhuo said with grief and indignation, "In this vast sea of people, we've only just met..."
Everyone turned around in unison and said, "You deserve it!"
He Zhuo: "..."
Watching their seamless interaction, Luo Xinghe couldn't help but smile: [They have such a good relationship...]
Chi Heng, who had remained silent all along, looked at He Zhuo's eyes, which clearly held a smile: [Young Master He seems... to be enjoying himself?]
Amidst laughter and conversation, the group marched towards the exit.
The hot summer wind from the south of the city, carrying the dry scent unique to the helipad, swept over us.
Uncle Zhou stood beside the black van with a gentle smile on his face.
What's eye-catching is that five similarly colored minivans are neatly parked behind the car, lined up in an impressive array.
Lu Xici raised an eyebrow, leaned closer to Lu Nange and whispered, "Tsk, did our dad arrange this setup?"
Lu Nange nodded: "Of course, I said you brought friends back."
"Did the old man arrange this specifically for me?" Lu Xici stroked his chin, his tone carrying a hint of disbelief and teasing.
"This level of scale, this extravagance... it shouldn't be like this."
Lu Nange replied with a smile, "No need to doubt it, after all, she's my biological daughter."
Uncle Zhou: "Miss...Young Master, welcome home."
Lu Xici stepped forward and patted Uncle Zhou's shoulder familiarly: "Uncle Zhou, it's been a long time. Thank you for your help."
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