Xie Ming didn't have any special feelings for his parents and brothers in this life. Apart from going back to their hometown for holidays, he didn't pay much attention to their situation.
He was curious why these people suddenly wanted to come here to find him, and just as he was about to ask them, he saw Xie Xinran return with a livid face.
"Ranran, what's wrong?" Xie Ming asked with concern after putting down his phone.
"Dad, Grandpa and Grandma brought their grandson to celebrate the New Year."
"They contacted you?"
"Yes, haha! But they're not just here for the New Year, they also want to give you a son."
Xie Ming sneered, "You think I'm a sucker?"
“Dad, I know Grandma doesn’t like that I’m a girl. They think that me spending your money is like cutting into the Xie family’s flesh…”
As she spoke, Xie Xinran's eyes reddened. She had been aware of her father's favoritism since she was a child.
Fearing abandonment, she was extra careful. She often reminded herself to ask for less, so she could stay in the family a little longer.
"Why would you listen to her bullshit? I don't listen to a word she says. Look at us now, aren't we doing just fine? Dad was good to your sister before, but he also loved you just the same. But people can be foolish sometimes, and when they're stubborn, nothing can change their minds... Sigh!"
His sigh revealed his past blindness and stupidity.
"Yes, yes! Dad, I will take care of you in your old age and see you off when you die!"
The little girl made a promise with red eyes.
Xie Ming: My own daughter, don't be angry...
The father and daughter finally resolved their differences, and then the topic turned to the Xie family elders.
It turns out that Xie Ming's second younger brother Xie Chen's wife became pregnant again 7 years after giving birth to their grandson, and the second pregnancy is said to be twins.
The couple contracted forest land in the countryside to grow fruit trees and run a chicken farm, earning a decent income each year. But with two young children added to the mix, the burden became quite heavy.
Xie Ming has raised his two children over the past few years. Previously, they received compulsory education and did not have to pay for it.
After high school, both children did well in their studies and received scholarships, so they didn't spend much money at all.
So the two elders set their sights on Xie Ming. Since he had no son, they decided to have their grandson come and live with his uncle, so that he could break a basin for him in the future.
Moreover, my child is starting primary school this year, and will be attending primary school in town. It's exhausting to have to pick him up and drop him off every day.
Considering all these factors, going to school in the city is actually quite suitable. It's not only more convenient to pick up and drop off students, but the educational conditions are also better.
Who knows, he might be even more outstanding than his two older sisters in the future and become the top scholar in the imperial examination, bringing honor to the Xie family.
After the two elders "persuaded" Xie Chen and his wife through their own words, the three of them came to the city in a grand procession.
Xie Chen and his wife, who stayed in their hometown, claimed they were taking care of the pregnancy, but everyone knew they didn't have the nerve to say that.
After Xie Xinran finished telling the story, her eyes turned red with anger. Her uncle was truly shameless.
My dad has worked so hard for so many years, and his hometown has never thought of helping him out. Now that life is finally a little easier, they want to come and exploit him?
They even staged a scene where the nephew seeks refuge with his uncle, even though they're not on the same household register. Aren't they afraid of ruining the whole thing?
"Dad, I gave Grandpa and Grandma a piece of my mind."
Xie Xinran glanced at Xie Ming guiltily; in her eyes, Xie Ming still cared about his parents quite a bit.
"It's alright. The two old folks brought their little rascal along. Don't be shy, Dad will take care of you."
"Won't you get sick from anger?"
She found it amusing as soon as she said it. Now that she was a super mission user, why should she be afraid of these things?
Pills, talismans, array plates... she didn't want too many.
She really does turn into a little girl when she's with her dad!
"No, they've been bullied by your uncle since they were little, but they're perfectly healthy!"
He was telling the truth. Xie Chen was a troublemaker, both as a child and as an adult. Although his parents hadn't said anything about it over the years, Xie Ming had heard about it.
With Xie Ming's reassurance, Xie Xinran felt at ease.
Five days before the Lunar New Year, the elderly couple stood outside the train station with their grandson.
Xie Xinran was the one who picked them up. She called a car and crammed them all in, then drove them back to the apartment complex where the Xie family lived.
Xie Ming still values quality of life. After Xie Nian left, he tidied up the rented apartment properly.
The interior is no longer the simple white walls and cement floor of the past.
The floor was covered with wood flooring and a comfortable carpet, and the custom-made furniture in the main room made the white walls look much more upscale.
The folding dining table has been replaced with a solid wood dining table, and the sofa is also custom-made.
Xie Ming was actually glad that he had found a large three-bedroom apartment for that ungrateful wretch, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to make any changes.
When Mr. and Mrs. Xie came in, they were dumbfounded. Had their eldest son become so well-off?
The last time they came here, it wasn't much better than their home in the countryside. Before coming to the city, they were still hesitant about whether to really send their grandson here.
Now that they've seen the environment, the two are extremely satisfied and absolutely insist on having it delivered.
The eldest son must have accumulated a considerable fortune; it can't be allowed to fall into the hands of outsiders.
In their eyes, daughters and granddaughters are outsiders, and their money is meant to be taken to other people's homes.
"Where's your dad?" Xie's mother asked after shuffling through each room in her slippers.
"He went out to earn money," Xie Xinran answered her question while moving the two elderly people and her grandson's belongings into Xie Nian's original room.
Why did you move all our things to that room?
Mother Xie frowned, followed her inside, and took the things out again.
Sitting on the sofa, Mr. Xie was focused on his work, searching for food for his grandson without even looking up.
"This is the only room left in my house. Are you planning to stay in a hotel instead of your grandparents?" Xie Xinran feigned ignorance.
"What are you talking about? I'm talking about your younger brother. He'll definitely need his own room when he grows up."
Xie's mother didn't think there was anything wrong with what she said.
"So Mom means he'll sleep in the second bedroom, and you and Dad will sleep in the living room, right? That's fine! I'll go buy you a folding bed right now."
Xie Ming, who had just returned, stood at the door and continued his mother's words.
"Ah Ming, you're back! Baby, come over here and say 'Uncle'!"
Mother Xie reached out to pull her grandson from the sofa.
"Dad!" Xie Ming called out as he took off his shoes.
"Hmm!" Xie's father responded, and then peeled nuts for his grandson.
“Ah Ming, we’re here for the New Year, and Ranran said she would arrange for the three of us to stay in the second bedroom.”
"No problem, the bed in that room is 2 meters long, bigger than the bed back home, enough for the three of you to sleep in."
"Don't children need their own rooms when they grow up?"
"So, Mom wants to stay in the living room?"
"Hey~ Look at what you're saying. Ranran has a room too, right? Let him have it. Ranran can sleep in the living room for now."
Xie's mother spoke with righteous indignation, but Xie Ming leaned against the door frame and calmly said, "Mom is really funny. You're kicking out my daughter who's on the same household register to make room for my nephew from another branch of the family? Well then, Dad, tomorrow you can call Uncle in the countryside and tell him to give the house to my cousin!"
Xie Ming's words almost made Xie's mother faint with anger. What kind of talk was that? How could she give away her family's things to others?
Xie Xinran almost burst out laughing; her father was really mean!
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