In the evening, the three elderly people played a game of "Red Five" (a card game), while Xu Xiu was in his room opening the red envelopes given to him by his elders. As long as he wasn't working, he would keep receiving red envelopes.
When I picked up Grandpa Xu Zhiyuan's red envelope, it felt quite thick on the outside, but inside there was only a red envelope on top and A4 paper of the same size inside.
There were also words written on it: "Seven hundred yuan is temporarily owed to my grandson as a red envelope..."
Opening my maternal grandfather Fang Liao's red envelope revealed the exact same pattern.
Xu Xiu cursed inwardly, "Are those two old bastards doing this on purpose?"
"Could it be that once you see you can make money, you're reluctant to part with that little bit of savings you have hidden away?"
Xiao Ruoyan was pulled by Fang Xueting to watch TV with Zhang Aixiang.
Xu Xiu was the youngest in both his father's and mother's eyes, and soon his older cousins and his sister came to visit.
Xu Xiu carried the gifts to the hall. Having memories of his past life, he naturally knew what his brothers and sisters had wanted most in the past few years.
"Xiu, how did you know I like this brand of lipstick?"
Cousin Wang Wenxin exclaimed, looking at Xu Xiu with an incredulous expression.
"This brand is so expensive, I can't bear to buy it."
"Thanks, my dear brother."
When his cousin Xu Lin saw the watch Xu Xiu had given him, he immediately took out his phone, took a picture, and posted it on his WeChat Moments.
The post read: "While you guys are spending money on gifts for your girlfriends, my cousin has already bought me a gift. Envious of you simps?"
I even blocked my colleagues and superiors when I sent it.
Fang An looked at the damaged Apple phone in the phone box.
"Shu, I need an explanation!"
Wang Wenxin and Xu Lin also looked over.
"Brother, this was an accident. I was planning to put a surprise on your phone when it boots up, but I accidentally dropped it on the ground."
"But since I promised to give you a gift, I have no choice but to take it out for now. I'll get you a new one on the eighth day of the new year."
"real?"
Are you sure this is still the phone you gave me?
“I can see that the label on my sister-in-law’s phone is still on, and it’s exactly the same model number as mine.”
After Fang An finished speaking, he wasn't in a hurry and just looked at Xu Xiu.
"Brother, it's a real waste that you don't become a policeman or something, you have such keen observation skills."
"Let me be frank, my girlfriend's phone is broken, so I'm letting her use yours for now."
Xu Xiu had already prepared himself to be ridiculed.
But Fang An said, "Then just say it directly, am I the kind of person who doesn't understand things?"
"We brothers don't need to say too much."
"Okay, on the eighth day of the lunar new year, please replace it with a PLUS version."
Xu Xiu: "......"
Wang Wenxin and Xu Lin were gloating on the sidelines, but after Xu Xiu glanced at them, they both stopped watching the show.
After all, you're obligated to do something.
They never expected Xu Xiu to have grown so much in the past six months, to be so good at making money, and to be so generous.
Seeing Xiao Ruoyan surrounded by a group of wealthy women, he really wanted to go and save her, but after glancing at his mother, he decided against it. After all, as long as the green hills remain, there's always hope.
If I were to get caught in the crossfire, wouldn't that mean the whole group would be wiped out?
I had no choice but to reluctantly play Double Deduction with these unreliable brothers and sisters.
The group of people played until the early hours of the morning, and only dispersed after having a late-night snack. Xu Xiu stayed alone in his room, staring blankly at the TV.
This year is so boring. He opened the group chat for dormitory 203 and found that no one had sent New Year's greetings or red envelopes in the group chat on New Year's Eve.
It's already the third year of junior high, why is there no news at all?
Could it be that my roommates all died?
Xu Xiu tagged all his roommates and asked, "Is anyone still alive?"
After more than ten minutes, no one responded.
Having no other choice, Xu Xiu resorted to his trump card and sent a red envelope to the group.
The red envelope was claimed instantly...
Pang Wenjun immediately started cursing: "Why do I only get 50 cents out of a 10 yuan red envelope?"
"Ha, I thought everyone in this group was dead."
Xu Xiu replied in the group chat.
"Old Xu, you should reflect on your actions."
Xiao Xu also chimed in.
"I should write a self-criticism?"
"Yes, as the dormitory head and spiritual leader of room 203."
"The new app was launched on New Year's Eve and it's so popular, why didn't you even send a red envelope in the group chat?"
"Most importantly, you didn't even share your joy with us..."
Pang Wenjun explained in the group chat.
"On New Year's Eve, we waited all night with our phones in hand for you..."
Wen Zhicai stepped forward and said, "Old Xu, don't listen to their nonsense. Both of them spent New Year's Eve in their hometown, where there's no signal."
"I just got back to the city today."
They also attached their chat history.
"However, we figured you must be very busy, so we decided not to cause you any trouble. You'll definitely think of us when you have some free time."
Wen Zhicai's words moved Xu Xiu deeply.
Several maximum-value red envelopes were sent out in succession, but Pang Wenjun's luck was so bad that he couldn't even grab fifty yuan.
Xu Xiu himself has almost recouped half of his investment.
Everyone chatted in the group about the interesting things that had happened to them in the past few days.
Xiao Ruoyan slept with Zhang Aixiang tonight, so she didn't have much of a chance to send Xu Xiu a message.
Suddenly, a message came from a familiar nickname on Xu Xiu's phone.
Happy New Year, my good brother!
Xu Xiu didn't realize it at first, but upon closer inspection, he realized it was Liu Qianxue.
He replied directly, "Happy New Year, my good friend."
Treading Snow Without Leaving a Trace: "In Shi County?"
Xiu: "Yes, Xiao Ruoyan's mother and grandfather came over today."
Snowflake Without a Trace: "What's going on here?"
Xiu: "Is it like we're recognizing each other's families?"
Treading Snow Without a Trace: "Oh, are you planning to get married right after graduation?"
Xiu: "Of course, it's mainly because I'm the one holding us back. It's because boys have to be 22 years old to get a marriage certificate."
Footprints in the Snow: "Can I be a bridesmaid?"
Xiu: "You shouldn't be asking me this question, right?"
Treading Snow Without a Trace: "That's true, I'll ask Ruoyan then."
Xiu: "By the way, what happened to the dinner party we talked about last time?"
Treading Snow Without a Trace: "I don't know either, my dad was extremely busy before the Lunar New Year."
"But if I said I'd invite you during the first month of the lunar year, it should be in the next few days, right?"
When are you going back to Jincheng?
Xiu: "In the next couple of days, if I may ask, can I bring my family?"
Treading Snow Without a Trace: "Okay."
Xiu: "Thanks!"
Treading Snow Without a Trace: "I'm going to sleep now, goodnight!"
Xiu: "Okay, goodnight!"
The moment she put down her phone, Liu Qianxue could no longer suppress her emotions.
She hid under the covers and burst into tears.
Like a broken mirror, it can never be pieced back together. Xiu, we can never go back to the days we once shared.
At this moment, Liu Qianxue's mind was filled with memories of the days the two of them had spent together, though one of them was the one who took the initiative and the other was the one who was passive.
Looking back now, she feels so nostalgic, and she hates herself for not accepting him back then.
Why do I fall for him again after I reject him?
Is this God's revenge on me?
Xu Xiu looked at the messages on his phone and fell into deep thought.
Recalling his past life and comparing it with Liu Qianxue now, he felt that there was something strange about his past life, especially the matter between Li Xuan and Liu Qianxue.
It made him feel that there were some things he needed to investigate.
Just as he had guessed, the mysterious 300 million investment in his previous life must have been given by his parents.
So sometimes, what we see and hear may not be true, but the truth is often cruel.
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