Si Lili was deeply moved. This little nephew was so thoughtful and warm-hearted. He even knew to cheer her on at this crucial moment. It was truly worth the love he had for her.
But her joy lasted less than a second before Xibao's next words nearly made her faint with anger.
"Dad, hurry up! If you walk too slowly, Auntie will catch up with you."
While anxiously observing Si Lili's approaching movements, Xi Bao loudly urged the man in front of her.
His big, round eyes gleamed with a mixture of panic and excitement; he longed to see his aunt chasing after them.
When Si Lili heard her nephew's words, she felt that he had instantly transformed from a warm and caring young man into a drafty, unpleasant-looking man.
She shouted angrily, "You brat, you're such a heartless ingrate!"
I've always treated you so well, showering you with love and care. I never expected you to instigate your father to walk so fast. You did it on purpose to prevent me from catching up with you, didn't you?
"Hmph, just wait and see how I deal with you after I catch you!" Si Lili rolled up her sleeves and quickened her pace to catch up with them.
"Hehehe~ Auntie, you can't catch us! Hehehe..." After saying that, Xibao playfully made a face at her aunt.
"Si Xibao! You just wait!" Si Lili was so angry that she jumped up and down, turning her brisk walk into a jog.
Si Lijue was initially very unhappy with his younger sister's loud and boisterous manner, but when he heard her call Xi Bao's name "Si Xi Bao," he felt inexplicably happy. A satisfied smile appeared on his lips, and he quickened his pace to match his son's.
And so, the father and son walked ahead, while the sister-in-law chased after them, creating a chase scene in the Si family's courtyard.
The servants couldn't help but laugh at the sight.
It seems the Si family is about to have some fun!
When the three of them arrived in the hall, Mrs. Si was holding Su Niannian's hand, sitting on the sofa, listening with a pained expression as she recounted Su Niannian's life abroad with Xibao over the past few years.
As she cursed, she patted her chest and assured them, "It's all that bastard Si Lijue's fault for making you and your son suffer!"
Don't worry, Niannian.
"From now on, as long as I'm here, I'll protect you and never let you suffer any more grievances." As she spoke, she wiped away tears with heartache.
"Mom, these are all things of the past, I'm fine," Su Niannian kept comforting Si's mother.
Xi Bao nestled in Si Li Jue's arms, sticking out her tongue at Si Li Li mischievously. Hearing her grandmother and mother talking intimately, her big, round eyes caught sight of the three familiar figures sitting on the sofa.
In an instant, joy flew into his heart like a cheerful bird. Unable to contain his excitement, he shouted at the top of his lungs, "Mom, Grandpa, Grandma, Xibao misses you so much!"
As Mrs. Si was holding Su Niannian's hand and talking intimately, a clear and melodious voice rang in her ears, successfully diverting her attention.
When she saw her beloved grandson, a radiant smile immediately bloomed on her face.
She eagerly opened her arms and waved gently at Xibao, saying, "Oh my, my little darling, Grandma has missed you so much! Come here and give Grandma a hug."
He struck a pose as if waiting for Xibao to rush into his arms, his eyes filled with doting affection and joy.
Mr. Si looked up in the direction of the sound and saw the little one nestled in his son's arms. His eyes narrowed into slits with laughter as he said affectionately, "Oh my, my little Xibao, Grandpa has missed you so much!"
"Dad, put me down, I want to go find Grandpa and Grandma." Xi Bao flailed her short legs, trying to break free from Si Li Jue's arms.
Si Lijue watched the interaction between the three of them, grandfather, grandmother, and granddaughter. They didn't seem like they had just met, but rather like they were very familiar with each other. His gaze deepened, and he half-squatted down to place Xibao steadily on the ground.
Xi Bao, now free, was like a happy little bird, rushing towards Si's mother's arms, hugging her neck, and giving her a quick kiss on the cheek, making Si's mother laugh heartily.
Mrs. Si hugged Xibao tightly as she threw herself into her arms. "My little darling, come here and tell Grandma, have you been a good girl these past few days?"
Xi Bao nodded vigorously, chattering like a happy little bird: "Yes, yes, Grandma, I'm such a good girl! I listened to you and tricked Mom into coming back to China. I even took her on a blind date with my aunt."
"..." Su Niannian looked at her precious son with a shocked expression, and then at Si Lili standing behind Si Lijue.
She never expected that her return to China for a blind date was a pre-planned scheme by Si Lili and Xi Bao, and that the mastermind behind it all was this temporary mother-in-law.
I wonder how Si Lijue will react if he finds out about this?
Thinking this, Su Niannian shifted her gaze to Si Lijue's face and found that his expression was extremely gloomy, and his eyes were fixed on the grandfather and grandson who were still talking.
Unaware of the impending danger, Mrs. Si gave Xibao a thumbs-up and praised her without hesitation, "Hehehe~ Really? My little darling is so wonderful!"
When Xibao recalled her mother's blind date, her face fell instantly, and she pouted and said regretfully, "Unfortunately, all those blind dates thought Xibao was a burden and didn't want to date Mom."
"Really?" Mrs. Si asked in surprise.
"Mmm." Xi Bao nodded as if counting down, then sighed softly, "Alas! In the end, it was I who ruined my mother's happiness for the rest of her life."
After receiving confirmation from Xibao, Madam Si immediately put on a stern face and said angrily, "Hmph! That's too much! They actually dislike my little darling. Once Grandma finds out who these people are, Grandma will definitely get revenge for my good grandson."
Then, she tenderly stroked Xibao's fluffy hair and comforted her, "Baby, you're not a burden. You're my and Grandpa's precious little darling, our joy, and the most precious treasure of our whole family."
We're not sad. Those people are blind to the beauty of gold, and heartless people can't understand the phoenix's desire for its mate.
It's entirely their loss that they missed out on you and your mother; they are not fortunate enough to have such wonderful people as you and your mother.
Also, don't worry, I will make your father take responsibility for you. After your father marries your mother, you will never have to live a hard life again.
"Okay!" Xi Bao's face immediately relaxed, and she nodded happily, saying with a grin, "As long as Mom is happy, I'm happy!"
"Oh my! What a thoughtful and good grandson of mine!" Madam Si hugged Xibao tightly and showered him with affection.
Seeing his wife interacting with Xibao, Si's father sat to the side, scratching his head anxiously. He winked at Xibao and said mysteriously, "My precious grandson, let Grandpa hold you. Grandpa has missed you so much these past few days."
Then, he looked at his mother with pleading eyes, "Wife, don't you still have something to say to Niannian and Lijue? Then give Xibao to me first, and I'll stay with the child."
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