Chapter 788 It's hard to tell the difference between liking and admiring.
Upon hearing this, Shen Anning smiled and said, "He should be at his future father-in-law's house now."
Qi Yue was somewhat surprised, "Nian An is in a relationship?"
“This time, we should be able to reach an agreement, right?” Shen Anning said, looking at Shen Qingshu. “Mom, don’t you think my plan was brilliant?”
Shen Qingshu smiled and nodded, "You understand him best. He won't take the initiative unless you give him a sense of crisis. It's just that I feel a little sorry for Songyi."
"What's there to apologize for!" Shen Anning revealed. "That little brat can't tell the difference between admiration and liking. He says he likes Le Yan every day, but the day before yesterday he was sour and angry in the group chat because Xiao Bao received a love letter!"
"Xiao Bao received a love letter?" Shen Qingshu asked in surprise. "What's going on?"
"It seems to have been given by the school heartthrob, but I don't know if Xiao Bao agreed to it."
"What?" Fu Nianjin squeezed next to Shen Anning, blinking curiously. "What did I miss? I think I just heard someone say that my older brother is dating? Am I going to have a sister-in-law?"
Shen Anning laughed and said, "Well, if nothing unexpected happens, you'll soon have a sister-in-law who's even younger than you!"
Fu Nianjin: "!?"
After the New Year, 25-year-old Fu Nianjin's peach blossom eyes widened like saucers. "My older brother has made a name for himself! He's even younger than me. Wait, could he be a college student?"
Shen Anning said, "I'm only a year younger than you."
Fu Nianjin: "...An intern? Wait, could it be an intern at their company? A domineering CEO falls in love with his intern secretary? Oh my god! It's not like those melodramatic novels where someone drinks something at a party and then... ouch~~"
"Don't make wild guesses." Shen Anning gently tapped Fu Nianjin's head and scolded her with a smile, "What kind of nonsense novels are you reading? It's not what you think."
"What is it?" Fu Nianjin was extremely curious, pouting and complaining, "You all know, but you're keeping it from me! Humph, that's not fair!"
"You still dare to say that? Who was it that went to Xingcheng to study under a master for months right after graduation and didn't even come home once?" Shen Anning tapped her nose. "You little ingrate!"
Fu Nianjin stuck out her tongue. "Well, the restoration of ancient artifacts requires quiet study and seclusion. Besides, I live at my godfather's house in Xingcheng, so it's practically our home!"
Shen Anning glanced at her and said, "You're so good at talking."
"Alright, everyone, sit down and let's eat and chat," Shen Qingshu said.
Everyone took their seats.
The twin brothers sat in high chairs, and Qi Yue helped them divide the food before letting them fend for themselves.
Zhizhi held children's chopsticks in her hand, took a bite of a dumpling and chewed, her beautiful big eyes scanning around, but she didn't see her uncle.
Why isn't Uncle home for dinner?
Fu Nianjin: "Your uncle is not home these days. He went to spend the New Year with your future aunt!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Chenchen immediately raised his head, his chubby little face and big eyes blinking innocently, "What is an aunt?"
“Your aunt is your uncle’s wife,” Shen Anning explained to the child.
"Uncle's going to get married!" Zhizhi exclaimed. "Does he have enough money to get married? If not, I can give him my New Year's money from this year!"
Little Chenchen immediately interjected, "Mine is for Uncle too!"
"Good, good, you are both very filial to your uncle. When your uncle comes back, Mom will definitely tell him." Shen Anning patted her two sons' heads. "Now eat your food obediently. After you finish eating, your aunt will take you to the rooftop to watch the fireworks."
"OK!"
"OK!"
...
After finishing their reunion dinner, Fu Nianjin took the two little ones upstairs to play in the back garden.
In the living room, several adults sat on the sofa watching the Spring Festival Gala.
The atmosphere was warm and cozy.
"This is the first time Nian'an hasn't spent the Lunar New Year at home, and I'm really not used to it," Shen Qingshu couldn't help but sigh. "I wonder how things are going on his end?"
Shen Anning looked at her mother, hesitated for a moment, and asked, "Should I call my brother?"
"Let's not do it," Shen Qingshu said. "He's always been stubborn in front of us and doesn't like us interfering in his love life. Let's just let him try to win it over himself."
Fu Siyan squeezed his wife's hand and reassured her, "He's always been opinionated, there's no need to worry."
Qi Yue, who was listening from the side, was very curious and couldn't help but ask, "Can I ask who Nian An's girlfriend is?"
"Are you curious?" Shen Anning turned to look at Qi Yue.
Qi Yue nodded.
I won't tell you.
Qi Yue: "..."
Shen Anning deliberately provoked him, "The reunion dinner is over, sir neighbor, shouldn't you go home now?"
Qi Yue coughed lightly and said shamelessly, "My son just said he wanted me to stay up with them to celebrate the New Year. I also want to wait until midnight to wish them a Happy New Year and give them red envelopes."
Shen Anning snorted coldly, too lazy to expose him.
Shen Qingshu and Fu Siyan exchanged a glance.
Fu Siyan took Shen Qingshu's hand and stood up. "Let's go, the two of us old folks will go to the backyard to play with fireworks with our grandson."
Shen Qingshu smiled and agreed, then followed her husband to the back garden.
Suddenly, only Qi Yue and Shen Anning remained in the living room.
The parents specifically made room for the young people.
Qi Yue certainly couldn't let the old man down.
He cleared his throat, took out an exquisite velvet jewelry box from his pocket, and handed it to Shen Anning.
Shen Anning glanced down at it, feigning ignorance: "For me?"
"Hmm." Qi Yue was a little nervous. "It's just a New Year's gift, don't feel pressured."
Shen Anning feigned indifference, "I didn't prepare a New Year's gift for you."
Qi Yue smiled and said, "If you accept it, it will be the best New Year's gift for me."
“Accepting it doesn’t mean anything. Don’t try to use this gift to trap me.”
“Of course.” Qi Yue looked at Shen Anning. “For me, being able to quietly watch over you and the child like this is already a perfect life.”
Shen Anning pursed her lips, coughed lightly, and said arrogantly, "Open it and let me see. If your taste is too bad, I won't take it."
Qi Yue opened the jewelry box.
Shen Anning was shocked when she saw the necklace inside.
“This isn’t…” She looked up at Qi Yue, “How did you know?”
Qi Yue took out the necklace, untied it, and, to Shen Anning's delighted surprise, put the necklace around her neck.
“I saw the designer’s business card in your car, so I called the designer to contact him.”
"But the designer said they were overbooked and wouldn't be taking any more orders before the new year, right?"
Qi Yue raised an eyebrow slightly: "Perhaps it's because I'm good at speaking?"
Shen Anning glared at him.
"Okay." Qi Yue surrendered and explained, "I'm sure I can't beat a lawyer like you with my eloquence. I just had to be shameless and play the victim. I told the designer that if I couldn't get her design as a New Year's gift for you, you wouldn't even look at me next year. That moved the designer."
Shen Anning patted his arm, "You're just making this up!"
"Ningning, do you like this gift?" Qi Yue looked at her, his deep eyes reflecting Shen Anning's beautiful face.
Shen Anning felt a little uncomfortable under his gaze. Even though she was now the one in control between them, she was still easily distracted by Qi Yue's gaze!
“I like the necklace.” Shen Anning’s fingertips stroked the diamond pendant on the necklace. The pendant was a trendy style, not too extravagant, and her initials were engraved on the back.
"You only like necklaces?" Qi Yue stared at her. "Where is the person who gave you the necklace?"
Shen Anning stood up and said arrogantly, "The person who gave me the necklace is just so-so."
Qi Yue: "..."
Shen Anning successfully saw his choked expression, turned around, pursed her lips tightly, and suppressed the smile on her face. "I have to go and be with the children."
Qi Yue watched the woman hurrying towards the back garden and gave a helpless smile.
Then he got up and chased after her, saying, "Ningning, wait for me."
Upon hearing this, Shen Anning quickened her pace.
Qi Yue shook his head behind him, but felt incredibly at ease.
This Lunar New Year's Eve reunion seemed even more perfect and heartwarming than in previous years.
Perhaps it was because of the intermittent laughter of children coming from the back garden, or perhaps it was because everyone had found their place.
...
Xiaohai Village, Quanhai Town.
Because of Fu Nian'an's unexpected arrival, the New Year's Eve dinner lasted until almost nine o'clock, and finally ended when Lin Minsheng got drunk and sleepy.
Lin Minsheng drinks a little alcohol every day, but he drinks bulk liquor from the village store, and he drinks a few ounces every day.
Tonight's Moutai was the first time Lin Minsheng had ever tasted such fine liquor, and with Fu Nian'an also there, he got so excited that he accidentally drank too much.
The honest man, having drunk too much, rested his chin on one hand, drowsy, but still remembered to occasionally instruct Le Yan to serve food to Fu Nian'an...
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