Shen Xingsui felt that she had never been so shocked in her life.
How can this feeling be described? It's like he's just an ordinary person, and he has a cartoon character he really admires. That character has always lived in the real world, far away from him. Then one day, which is quite absurd, someone tells him that this cartoon character actually has an inexplicable connection with him, that they are destined to be together.
...
This feeling is very strange.
This kind of wonder is something most people wouldn't even dare to imagine, and for Shen Xingsui, it was no less than winning a five million yuan lottery prize.
Shen Xingsui's throat bobbed as she hesitated, "Are you really... not joking?"
The old woman smiled and said, "Sui Sui, don't you trust Grandma? I have no reason to lie to you."
That's certainly true.
Shen Xingsui looked at the bracelet in the jade box and felt a strange sensation in his heart, a sensation that made him feel unsteady on his feet.
The old woman asked, "Sui Sui, are you unhappy?"
Shen Xingsui subconsciously said, "I'm happy... no, what I mean is, these things should be based on mutual affection. Besides, before I was recognized, Brother Fu didn't even know who I was. I hope that even if there is a marriage agreement, it should be based on mutual consent. If it's just for formalities..."
He talked for a long time, and in the end, even he wasn't sure what he was saying.
The old woman understood what he meant, smiled and said, "Sui Sui, you are right, but you are also wrong."
Shen Xingsui looked at the old man with a puzzled expression.
The old woman came over, took his hand, and said, "Sui Sui, Grandma wants to tell you that the connection between people is indeed very mysterious, but you should also know that many times, precisely because it is mysterious, you need to pay close attention to many things."
“Your grandfather and I have met that child. He also observed and assessed him beforehand. He is a trustworthy person, and his feelings for you are not unintentional.” The old woman smiled kindly: “Do you understand what Grandma is saying?”
Shen Xingsui stood there, stunned. He could understand each of these words individually, but when put together, he couldn't understand them.
The old woman looked at him with a smile.
After slowly processing the meaning of those words, Shen Xingsui's ears gradually turned red. He lowered his head shyly and said softly, "Please don't joke with me. How could that be? He is my teacher and senior, and I don't have any outstanding qualities. How could he like me?"
“Why is it impossible?” The old woman looked at her grandson, reached out and touched Shen Xingsui’s cheek and said, “Child, have you heard of Yin and Yang? Two objects that are too hot and hard are not necessarily the most suitable. A balance of strength and gentleness is often a good choice. Don’t underestimate yourself. You have already worked very hard to get to where you are today, child.”
The gentle words seemed to land on Shen Xingsui's heart one by one.
He had thought it was impossible before, but after his grandmother said that, he was a little encouraged. Could it really be possible? Would Brother Fu really like him?
...
A sound came from downstairs.
The old woman snapped out of her daze and said with a smile, "Let's go downstairs. Your grandfather has been talking about your return for a while now, and he's going to give you red envelopes later."
Shen Xingsui quickly nodded in agreement.
They went downstairs, where it was quite lively, with everyone gathered together. Grandpa gave red envelopes to the other children, and just then Shen Xingsui came downstairs and waved to him: "Come here, kid."
Shen Xingsui walked over in small steps.
Everyone else's red envelopes contained thick stacks of money, but Shen Xingsui's was very thin. He hesitated for a moment, but ultimately didn't ask any further questions.
Grandpa said softly, "Let's open it and take a look."
Shen Xingsui hesitated for a moment, then opened the check and found it was actually a check. He was slightly surprised to see that the number on the back of the check was two million two hundred thousand. He was shocked and quickly said, "Grandpa, this is too valuable. I can't take it."
The old man sat up and said with a smile, "It's not much, this is to replenish your body."
Shen Xingsui was taken aback.
Shen Xingchen stood to the side, holding a thick red envelope, beaming with pride: "Grandpa gives us a red envelope every year."
Shen Xingsui happens to be 22 years old this year.
So, including the previous amounts, the total is 2.2 million.
Shen Xingsui looked at the check in his hand, at all the zeros on it, and at the kind-faced old man in front of him. He felt deeply moved. He put the check on the table next to him, then knelt down and kowtowed to the old man to wish him a Happy New Year.
After kowtowing three times, he wanted to continue kowtowing.
The old man quickly stopped him, saying, "Sui Sui, what are you doing?"
"I didn't come to wish you a Happy New Year in person before, and I want to make up for it," Shen Xingsui said softly. He was rather slow-witted and couldn't think of any other way to repay you, so he had to resort to this last resort.
The old man was both amused and exasperated.
At the same time, he was impressed by Shen Xingsui's pure heart and her gratitude as a good child.
"Sui Sui, although you haven't come all these years, it's not your fault. And even though you're not here, you've always held a place in our hearts." The old man's voice was slow and deliberate, as if it automatically had a calming effect.
Shen Xingsui was somewhat stunned.
The grandmother next to him understood. She smiled and pulled Shen Xingsui to the back of the living room to see a complete family photo taken in previous years. The two elderly people sat in the middle, with Xu Enzhen and her husband standing behind them, and their two grandchildren standing on either side. However, in their photos, there was always an empty space.
Even though you're not here, you still have a place in our hearts.
The scene caught Shen Xingsui's eye, and his eyes slowly reddened. Behind him, Shen Xingchen suggested, "Let's take a picture together?"
Shen Minglang pushed up his glasses: "Take another family photo."
Shen Xingchen smiled and said, "It just so happens that I'm wearing new clothes today."
"It's perfect timing to have the housekeeper take the photos," Grandma suggested. "It's time to get a new painting this year."
The group discussed the matter in a cheerful atmosphere, and the proposal was approved on the first try. They went outside into the courtyard, where the first snowfall had stopped, and the warm sun slowly cast its golden rays across the sky.
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The housekeeper said, "Let's all stand together and take a picture."
Shen Xingchen exclaimed, "The sun was so bright this morning, it's dazzling now."
Xu Enzhen stood with her child, smiled and said, "Maybe this year will be a good year."
“Sunny Avenue!” Shen Xingchen stretched towards the sun: “The past two years at this time, it was always cloudy and the sun wasn’t very strong.”
Grandma came over from behind and said, "Because starting this year, things are different for our family. Sui Sui is back, and from now on, the weather will be better and life will be easier."
Everyone sat down on the benches in the back garden.
As Shen Xingsui hesitated over where to stand, Xu Enzhen waved to him: "Suisui, come here and stand in the middle!"
Shen Xingsui quickly walked to the middle and stood there. Shen Xingchen came over and hooked his arm around his shoulder. Shen Minglang stood on his other side. Xu Enzhen and Shen Yong, along with his grandparents, stood next to the three of them, sitting in chairs in front of them.
The butler called out loudly, "Come on, I'll count to three, two, one, cheese!"
The winter sun is warm and gentle.
The bright white snow seemed to cover up all the darkness in the world. A good snow promises a good harvest. Families that had been shrouded in gloom stood in the light again, shoulder to shoulder, with smiles on their faces.
The camera freezes.
Everyone shouted in unison, "Cheese!"
This is a new family photo. The empty space has been filled. The snow outside is melting, and the cold wind is blowing. Everyone is walking back. Shen Xingsui looks at her grandfather's somewhat thin body and says softly, "It's also my fault. It's too cold outside, and I made Grandpa and the others come out to take pictures."
"It's not your fault, the old man was just too happy." A calm voice came from beside her. Shen Xingsui turned around and saw Shen Minglang.
He had always held this older brother in awe, and the two had hardly ever spoken.
But he wasn't afraid, because he knew that although his older brother never expressed himself much, he was genuinely good to him.
Shen Minglang glanced down at him and said, "On the contrary, I not only don't blame you, but I'm also very grateful to you."
Shen Xingsui was taken aback: "Thank me?"
"Yes." Shen Minglang nodded, and for the first time, he smiled and said, "Because you're back, this house is much more lively than before. Also because you're back, everyone is much closer than before, and we feel more like a family."
Shen Xingsui never imagined that she would play such a connecting role.
For the first time, Shen Minglang reached out and touched his younger brother's head, his voice magnetic: "Thank you, Sui Sui."
Shen Xingsui's body stiffened.
Shen Minglang said gently, "Thank you for coming back to this home."
The cold wind was still blowing outside, but Shen Xingsui's face was a little red. He never thought he could be so close to his older brother. He used to look forward to receiving his elder brother's care, but Jian Zhi and the others would only give him cold looks. Although Shen Minglang looked stern, he seemed to be inexplicably gentle.
Shen Xingsui's voice was soft but sincere: "It's my luck to be able to come back here."
"I will cherish it." Shen Xingsui lowered her head and said softly, "Big brother, don't worry, I will definitely not let you down."
Looking at his well-behaved and adorable younger brother, Shen Minglang felt there was no shame in it. He was much sweeter than Shen Xingchen, that troublemaker. Thinking of the twin bracelets that Shen Xingsui had just held, and the fact that his younger brother might marry into another family in the future, he straightened his mind.
Shen Minglang said to him, "Sui Sui, don't worry about losing face. The Shen family will always be your support."
Shen Xingsui looked up in confusion.
"So you don't need to be afraid of any powerful figures. You can make your own decisions about your marriage from now on." Shen Minglang pushed up his glasses and said, "Especially now that your status is different from before, you need to be more careful of people with ulterior motives, understand?"
Why?
Shen Xingsui blinked, but obediently listened to her brother and smiled, "I know."
Shen Minglang felt a little relieved. He thought that Fu Jinxiao had said he only treated Sui Sui as a child, so he shouldn't be so beastly. He hoped that he was just overthinking things.
Shen Minglang said, "Let's go inside first, we'll eat in a bit."
Shen Xingsui nodded heavily.
He went to the bathroom to wash up, and just then his phone rang. When he opened it, he was surprised to see it was Teacher Fu calling. He was startled at first, then quickly answered the phone: "Hello, Teacher Fu?"
"Um."
Fu Jinxiao's deep, elegant voice came from the other end of the phone: "Comrade Xiao Shen, Happy New Year."
Hearing his pleasant voice, Shen Xingsui felt a strange joy in her heart and replied, "Happy New Year, Teacher Fu."
After saying that, I felt strange again.
Shen Xingsui hesitated and asked, "Did you call me because of something?"
Fu Jinxiao said slowly, "What, can't I call you if there's nothing wrong? Teacher Shen, you're quite the big shot these days."
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Shen Xingsui was easily embarrassed and couldn't stand being teased, so she quickly said, "No, no, that's not what I meant. Of course, it's fine. I was just curious..."
Fu Jinxiao's lips curled into a smile, and he said slowly, "Where are you?"
Shen Xingsui honestly said, "This is my first time visiting my grandparents."
Fu Jinxiao put away his casual demeanor: "Please give my regards to the two elders, and I will visit them another day."
Shen Xingsui sensed something was off but couldn't quite put his finger on it, so he could only respond. He hesitated whether to ask about his fiancé, but was afraid of being too forward. Just as he was hesitating, Fu Jinxiao spoke first: "Actually, I called you today to ask if you have any free time lately."
Shen Xingsui froze.
He said, as his grandmother had suggested, that Actor Fu might also be interested in him and like him.
Shen Xingsui was initially skeptical, but Fu Jinxiao actually called him and made an appointment with him. Could this prove that what his grandmother said might be true?
Shen Xingsui thought of many things in an instant, feeling a little nervous, but still tentatively replied shyly, "Um... I shouldn't be busy. Are you asking me out?"
Fu Jinxiao chuckled softly, his pleasant baritone voice particularly alluring in her ear. Just as he was about to speak, the half-closed door on the other end of the phone opened, and a voice came from behind Shen Xingsui.
Shen Minglang stood at the door and looked at him, saying, "Sui Sui, Mom asked me to come and call you for dinner."
Shen Xingsui's hand holding the phone trembled, just like a child caught having a secret crush. He said in a flustered manner, "Oh, okay, I'll be right there."
After he finished speaking, he leaned back a little guiltily.
It could be said that Shen Xingsui's skills were still relatively shallow, as everything was written on his face, making him easy for people to see through at a glance.
Across from him, Shen Minglang's sharp gaze swept over his younger brother before landing on his phone. He asked, "Who are you talking to on the phone?"
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