Almost everyone had arrived, but Shi Mubai was still nowhere to be seen.
Madam Shen said, "Shengbao, go and call Mubai."
"Okay, Grandma."
When Jiang Ning came outside, she saw Shi Mubai staring blankly at the winter plum blossoms in the flower bed.
"Big brother, dinner's ready," Jiang Ning said softly.
Shi Mubai turned to look at Jiang Ning.
"oh."
After saying that, he continued, "By the way, I have something I want to tell you."
He hesitated for a long time before finally deciding to speak out.
Only by speaking out can we overcome this.
He'll feel more at ease then.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning took a few steps forward. "Big cousin, what do you say?"
Shi Mubai continued, "I don't like you, and I can't quite accept you as my cousin right now. But even if I don't want to, you are still my second grandmother's granddaughter and my uncle and aunt's daughter. So, let's just leave each other alone from now on. We can maintain appearances, and there's no need to pretend to be close siblings."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning showed no particular surprise or anger. She simply looked at Shi Mubai with penetrating eyes, as if she wanted to cut through layers of pretense and confront people's hearts.
Shi Mubai was somewhat surprised that Jiang Ning actually had such a look in her eyes.
This seems different from the Jiang Ning she knew, who was unfaithful to her marriage and irresponsible towards her family.
Jiang Ning then spoke up, "I'm not a hundred-yuan bill; I can't be liked by everyone. However, we've only just met and haven't spent much time together, so how could I possibly know why you dislike me?"
“You’ve been divorced,” Shi Mubai continued.
“Yes, I’m divorced.” Jiang Ning made no attempt to hide it. “But this is an era of freedom of marriage. Rather than struggling in a twisted marital relationship, why not set yourself free? Is that something that would bring shame to the family?”
really.
People always make excuses for themselves.
She's just like that woman.
He drove his father to his death and still shows no remorse, only knowing how to make excuses for himself.
Shi Mubai no longer wanted to continue the conversation with Jiang Ning, and continued, "Who I hate and who I like is my own business. I just don't like you, and there's no reason why."
At this point, Shi Mubai added, "But don't worry, you're a member of the Shi family. Even if I don't like you, I won't smear you behind your back."
After saying that, Shi Mubai turned and walked into the hall.
Jiang Ning remained calm.
The three elderly people, Madam Shi, Madam Si, and Grandpa Jiang, were all very happy.
You could say that.
This was the happiest New Year that Madam Shi and Madam Si had ever had.
After finishing the meal.
Then they started giving out New Year's red envelopes.
"Shengbao, this is yours, this is An'an's, and this is Mubai's." Madam Shi handed out red envelopes one by one, and then said, "An'an, Mubai, this is Shengbao's first New Year at home, so I gave Shengbao a slightly thicker red envelope. Please don't mind."
"Grandma, what are you saying! This is Shengbao's first New Year at home, so it's only right that you give her a generous red envelope. What's there to mind?" Although Tang An said she didn't mind, she had already cursed Old Madam Shi a thousand times in her heart.
You don't mind?
How could I not mind!
In the first year after Jiang Ning returned, Old Madam Shi began to openly favor Jiang Ning. After that, would the Shi family still have its own status?
After Madam Shi finished distributing the gifts, it was Madam Si's turn.
Then there's Grandpa Jiang.
Finally, there are Shi Nanyue and Tang Gaoyi, a married couple.
Before long, Jiang Ning had a handful of red envelopes in her hand.
My phone vibrated.
She took out her phone; it was a WeChat message from Shen Jingnian, containing a picture.
It was a table full of dishes.
It's time for New Year's Eve dinner.
Jiang Ning sent him a picture: [Just received a red envelope.]
After finishing their New Year's Eve dinner, Jiang Ning stayed up all night with the three elderly people.
Staying up all night on New Year's Eve means staying up until midnight.
Madam Shi, Madam Si, and Grandpa Jiang were all elderly and were exhausted after staying up all night to welcome the New Year. They were preparing to go back to their rooms to sleep.
Before going upstairs, Madam Shi looked at Jiang Ning and said, "Shengbao, you, An'an, and Mubai go and play. We won't stay with you."
After 12 o'clock.
This is the time for young people to have fun.
“Okay, Grandma.” Jiang Ning nodded.
After the elderly people left.
Tang An took Shi Mubai's arm and said, "Let's go, Brother Mubai, let's go find Sister Su Lin and the others to play cards."
Shi Mubai nodded, "Okay."
Tang An deliberately didn't call Jiang Ning.
She is isolating Jiang Ning.
Being isolated must feel terrible.
Tang An's lips curled up slightly, his eyes filled with smugness.
Buzzing--
Jiang Ning's phone rang at that moment.
She answered the phone.
Hello.
“It is I, Shen Jingnian.”
Jiang Ning smiled and said, "Happy New Year."
“Happy New Year,” Shen Jingnian’s voice came from the other end of the phone, “Come out.”
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