"What did you do last night? You're so sleepy."
Sanwa didn't want to admit that he was bothered by the girl from yesterday, so he only explained, "I was reading a book and lost track of time."
"You can't do that again. You need to rest more. You need to be healthy to do other things."
"Okay, Mom, I'm going to work now that I've eaten." Afraid that his mother would continue nagging, Sanwa quickly got up.
Zhao Qinglan watched her son leave with a disgruntled expression, complaining, "That child, I haven't even said a few words to him yet."
Li Huai tried to smooth things over, saying, "I'll give him a good talking to when he gets back."
"How old is your son already?" Zhao Qinglan said, showing favoritism again.
"Sigh, my wife is getting harder and harder to please," Li Huai complained.
Once at work, Sanwa cleared his mind.
She's just a young girl. He can always talk things out with her next time they meet. He doesn't understand why she's so insistent on finding out the truth, but whatever her purpose may be, he doesn't want to have any further contact with her.
Having figured these things out, Sanwa was free from his worries and started working seriously again.
As December arrived, schools across the country began their winter break.
After the Laba Festival, the festive atmosphere of the Lunar New Year gradually begins.
When Sanwa returned to work in China for the first time, he received a lot of New Year's benefits from his company, which he took home.
Zhao Qinglan is the boss herself; she's the one who gives out benefits to others.
Long ago, Li Huai had already transferred the holiday benefits to some soldiers from poor families.
Although her eldest son and his siblings had all started working, none of them lived near home, so Zhao Qinglan found it quite novel to see her youngest son bringing home company benefits.
Even though her family was wealthy, Zhao Qinglan never complained about the things her workplace gave her or gave them away; she kept them all for her own use.
How can the New Year celebrations feel like the New Year if you don't cook delicious food?
Sanwa hasn't felt this way about looking forward to the New Year every day for a long time.
Li Huai had told Zhao Qinglan in advance that he would be home on New Year's Eve, so she had no plans to leave for the capital.
As for Da Wa and Er Wa, Zhao Qinglan respects the children's own opinions. If they have time and are willing to come back, then they can come back for the New Year. If they don't have time, they can spend the New Year elsewhere.
Da Wa really can't come back this year. Knowing that his mother will arrive in Beijing after the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, he's not in a hurry anymore.
He had a mission on New Year's Eve, and thinking that his wife hadn't spent the New Year with her parents for many years, he asked her to take their daughter back to her parents' home for a reunion.
Ji Rou was naturally moved and told her family the good news in advance.
As for the second child, last year the family didn't come back because the child was young and spent the New Year in Shanghai. This year the child is a bit older, and they also want to come home for a lively celebration.
Xiao Duo knew her mother was coming to Beijing, so she didn't bring her whole family back. This year, her mother-in-law also came back from abroad to celebrate the New Year with them.
Although there were fewer people at the New Year's Eve dinner, Zhao Qinglan and Li Huai were still in a good mood because they had their adorable grandson Jing'er with them, which was a welcome addition to their family compared to previous years.
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, under her parents' guidance, Jing'er awkwardly wished her grandparents a Happy New Year and received a generous red envelope.
The person who still receives a red envelope at home is the third child.
The third child, feeling embarrassed, declined, saying, "Mom, I'm already working, so I won't take the red envelope."
He's such a grown man, yet he's receiving New Year's money and red envelopes with his one-year-old nephew. It just feels a little awkward.
"Mom will say it again: as long as our children aren't married, they'll always receive New Year's money and red envelopes." There seemed to be a hint of teasing and joking with her youngest son in her words.
Since you don't want to get married, then be prepared to receive red envelopes every year.
Sanwa wouldn't stoop so low as to get married just for a red envelope, so he had no choice but to accept it.
Erwa didn't hold back in making fun of his younger brother.
Before the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, people continued to flock to Zhao Qinglan's home to offer their New Year's greetings.
After meeting Sanwa and learning that he was now working, even more people wanted to introduce him to potential partners.
No matter how Sanwa tried to find reasons or excuses, there were always persistent people who wouldn't give up. Helpless, Sanwa had no choice but to hide away.
Fortunately, he soon ended his vacation and returned to work.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he returned, an enthusiastic leader tried to introduce him to potential partners.
When confronted by his superiors, he could only use his family as an excuse, saying that his parents had already made arrangements and he dared not refuse.
His colleagues didn't know about his family background, but his superiors were well aware of it, and upon hearing this, they dared not interfere.
Zhao Qinglan set off for the capital after the fifth day of the lunar new year to see her eldest son, daughter, mother, uncle, and others.
Li Huai and his son were left at home, and they usually ate their meals at the company cafeteria.
Zhao Qinglan didn't return to the capital until after the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.
She wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt that the father and son at home had lost some weight, so she started making nourishing and delicious food at home again.
Sanwa felt that it was better when his mother was at home; otherwise, he didn't really want to go home.
The university started its new semester, and Sanwa also went to the school to give his first lecture after the New Year.
The students still attended his classes, but afterwards, he encountered people he didn't want to see.
When Yunyun returned to school after the winter break, her parents asked her to bring a lot of things, most of which were gifts to thank the family who had helped her.
They weren't anything particularly valuable; some were local specialty snacks, and some were homemade.
They felt that since the Sanwa family lived in Guangzhou, they might miss some of the flavors of their hometown.
In fact, Yunyun had the contact information that Zhao Qinglan had given her, but she just didn't dare to call.
Although she didn't know Zhao Qinglan's identity, based on her demeanor and attire that day, as well as the expensive-looking luxury car, she didn't dare to contact her easily.
After thinking about it, I decided to just give the things to Professor Li and let him take them home.
After learning that Professor Li was her childhood benefactor and older brother, she did feel more favorably toward him. However, thinking back to their conversation that day when she was trying to get the truth out of him, Professor Li's reaction was really not good.
She thought that she should deliver the things and leave as soon as possible, not daring to bother the other party any further.
Perhaps it's better to admire handsome men from afar.
However, upon seeing her, Sanwa's expression immediately soured.
"Why are you here again? Didn't my mother already answer your question last time?" There have always been many people who take advantage of kindness to repay favors, but since our family is the one who has done the favor, why is this person still so persistent?
He had a much worse impression of Yunyun, wondering if she knew about their family situation and was deliberately getting close to them.
Yunyun was a little embarrassed for a moment. "Professor Li, this is a thank-you gift that my parents asked me to bring to you and your aunt and uncle. I just wanted to give it to you."
"Okay, I've got the stuff. Don't come looking for me again. I like peace and quiet. As for what happened back then, my family was just doing what we could without expecting anything in return."
In short, I don't want to see you.
Even after hearing the explanation, Sanwa couldn't tell whether Yunyun was simply giving a thank-you gift or if her motives were still impure, so he remained cold.
"Oh, I'm leaving now." Yunyun practically fled in panic.
She was, after all, just a college student who had recently come of age. When she sensed that Sanwa was annoyed with her, she felt ashamed and couldn't stay any longer.
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