Chapter 291 Why Are You Being So Pretentious?
On New Year's Eve, heavy snow fell since early morning.
In the evening, Xing Yu's car stopped in front of the Xing family's old house.
Xing Yu got out of the car first, held out an umbrella and opened the passenger door. After Lin Yan got out of the car, he immediately bent down to straighten the collar of her coat and her scarf, and then he took her hand and put it in his pocket.
"Ayan." He joked, "I already told Xing Yingxue that I wouldn't be going home for the New Year. Why did you have to come back and join in the fun? Are you looking for trouble?"
Lin Yan looked up at him, snowflakes landing on his shoulders. She raised her hand and flicked them for him: "Pattern. Coach Xing, we have to get the pattern out."
Seeing him raise an eyebrow, she added, "Today is New Year's Eve. Even though your father is not a pleasant person, it is a day for the whole family to reunite happily. Besides, a harmonious family is the key to success. Since grandma is here, just think of it as going home to see her."
Xing Yu: "Yes, my wife has a big vision."
Pushing open the heavy mahogany door, the heating in the house dispelled the coldness from the two people.
Xing Yu first took off his black coat and put it in his arm, then turned around and took Lin Yan's coat and hung it on the hanging area at the door.
"Brother, you're back." Xing Yingxue's voice came from the living room.
Xing Yu just said "hmm" lightly, his eyes always on Lin Yan, afraid that she would not be used to it.
At this time, Feng Lian also came over with a plate of sugar-roasted chestnuts that had just been taken out of the pot, and his face was unusually warm.
"Lin Yan is here, please sit down, don't stand!"
Lin Yan and Feng Lian seldom interacted with each other, so she politely replied, "I understand, Auntie."
Feng Lian saw the awkward atmosphere and quickly called out towards the sofa, "Zhonghua, Ayu and Lin Yan are back!"
Only then did Lin Yan see Xing Zhonghua sitting on the sofa.
He was wearing a pair of glasses and holding a thick book in his hands. The pages were turning with a rustling sound, but he didn't even raise his head.
His glasses slid to the tip of his nose. He glanced at the two of them through the lenses, his tone cold and expressionless: "I'm back now. Do you still want me to say hello to them?"
"Bad character!" Feng Lian rolled his eyes at him, then quickly turned to look at Xing Yu in a flattering manner: "Don't bother with him, he just has such a bad temper."
Xing Yu didn't say anything, but just reached out to brush away the hair by Lin Yan's ears, with a soothing look in his eyes.
Just then, a strong old man came down from the second floor.
She had gray hair and wore a blue cotton-padded jacket. She didn't look like a wealthy old lady at all.
Simple and down-to-earth.
Although they had only met once, Lin Yan recognized her at first sight.
It’s Grandma Xing Yu.
"Xiaoyan!" The old lady spotted Lin Yan immediately and quickly stepped forward. Her rough but warm hand grasped hers with considerable strength and a reassuring look. "Child, do you remember grandma? We met in your hometown. Back then, Ayu was still trying every possible way to woo you!"
Lin Yanhui held her grandmother's hand and said, "Remember, Grandma. I've been so busy these past two years that I haven't had time to go back to see you. Are you feeling well?"
"Very well!" The old lady's eyes wrinkled deeply as she spoke in a loud voice. "In the countryside, I grow vegetables, feed chickens, and chat with the neighbors in the sun. I live a comfortable life! It's much more comfortable than living in the city."
As she spoke, she turned her gaze to Xing Yu again, patted his arm with her hand, and said in a teasing tone: "Ayu, you finally got the person, right?"
Xing Yu: "It was so long ago. We've been married for over two years."
"Okay! Okay!" The old lady laughed even more happily and pulled the two of them towards the restaurant: "Now that we're here, don't stand around. Sit down and eat."
Xing Yu glanced at the living room: "Xing Mo is not back?"
Feng Lianjie continued, "I called him several times this afternoon, but he refused to come back. You know he's still upset about that and has been going against your dad. Even if he came back, the two of them wouldn't be able to say a word. It's better for him not to come back and worry about it."
"You can't say that." Xing Yu's tone changed slightly: "It was the Xing family who wronged him. He did nothing wrong."
"Yes!" Xing Zhonghua was unhappy and threw the book on the table. He raised his voice and said, "It's all my fault!"
Xing Yu: "It's New Year's Day, and you seem to be as clear-minded as a mirror."
Xing Zhonghua took off his reading glasses and said with a stern face: "Xing Yu, I think you came back just to piss me off!"
"You have a temper, why are you angry? Even if I don't say anything, you can vomit on your own."
"You rebellious son!"
"Alright!" Seeing the father and son start arguing again, the old lady quickly spoke up and glared at Xing Zhonghua: "Xing Zhonghua, can you act like a father? Shut up and let us have a happy New Year!"
"Mom! Look at Xing Yu, it's simply impossible..."
"One more word!"
The old lady scolded him and Xing Zhonghua shut up.
Next, everyone sat down in the restaurant.
The old lady stood up and raised her glass.
"Today is New Year's Eve. The old man passed away this year, and I don't know how much longer I can live and spend a few more years with you. I don't ask for anything else, but I hope that our Xing family's descendants will be safe and sound, and that the Xing family will continue to prosper."
After she finished speaking, she glared at Xing Zhonghua again and scolded him, "Especially a certain middle-aged man. He's already old. He should change his temper and stop getting angry with the children!"
Xing Zhonghua was annoyed, but did not talk back.
He didn't dare to shake the intimidating power of his old mother.
Feng Lian quickly tried to smooth things over: "Mom is right! Our Xing family will definitely get better and better! I will definitely tell Zhonghua to change his bad temper!"
After that, everyone drank the wine in their glasses.
Only Lin Yan used juice instead because she was pregnant.
But in Xing Zhonghua's eyes, this scene became something unpleasant.
He put down his chopsticks and looked at Lin Yan with a frown: "Hey, it's New Year's Day, what's wrong with drinking a little? I usually see you drink a lot at social events, don't you? Why are you being so pretentious?"
Before Xing Yu could speak, Xing Yingxue couldn't stand it anymore.
"Dad! I can drink whatever I want. Are you annoying? You keep nagging me."
"Xing Yingxue, I haven't said anything about you yet!" Xing Zhonghua was so angry that she couldn't vent her anger. "Look at the man you found! Song Yanzheng killed your grandfather! He almost destroyed the Xing family! He almost took your life! With a brain like yours, even a dung beetle would push it away!"
Xing Yingxue retorted coldly, "Don't you cherish him? You treat him like a treasure. You're not much smarter."
"Oh my! Stop it!" Feng Lian was so worried: "Stop arguing! Why are you arguing on New Year's Day? Let's eat quickly. Hey, wait...someone else is coming. Let's eat together after the guests arrive."
"Who else?" Xing Yingxue was stunned.
As soon as he finished speaking, the doorbell rang.
The nanny hurried to open the door, and saw a gentle woman in a camel-colored long coat walk in.
Her hair was a little messy due to the wind. She was holding two exquisite gift boxes in her hands. She stood at the door and bowed slightly to them. She looked graceful but a little embarrassed.
Xing Zhonghua waved at her, his tone unusually gentle.
"Wenxi is here, come and sit down."
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