Relatives and friends from my hometown arrived earlier than the scheduled time and came in one after another.
Xiao Qilin quickly stood up to greet them. Everyone in the room was talking and laughing, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
Only Chen Tong and Xiao Yun stood awkwardly at the back, turning into mother and daughter with fake smiles, muttering secretly.
"Why are there so many people?"
"Isn't it just a matter of paying respect to the ancestors and burning incense? What's the big deal?"
At this time, Xiao Siyun came out of the kitchen holding a teapot, and Xiao Yingzhi also came in from outside and placed fruit snacks on the coffee table.
He apologized and said, "I'm sorry, uncles, aunts and cousins, for the poor hospitality."
The relatives are all very friendly and don't care about etiquette.
"Why should I be embarrassed? We are all family, why should I be polite?"
"We arrived early. We saw your car from a distance and thought we'd hurry over to see us, Si Yun."
They were all very excited, especially when they saw Xiao Siyun coming out, the female elders couldn't wait to surround him.
"Is this Si Yun?"
"Of course not. Doesn't this look exactly like Zeyun?"
They also pulled Xiao Zeyun, who was sweeping the floor, over and put the two siblings together. They looked at them left and right, with satisfaction in their eyes.
"These two children look exactly like their mother, tall and fair, so beautiful."
"Okay, okay, I'm finally home. No need to worry about you anymore. Everyone is relieved!"
The relatives were really enthusiastic. They surrounded Xiao Siyun several times, asking him questions and taking turns introducing themselves as relatives and of different generations.
Xiao Siyun was not at all nervous and smiled widely. He addressed them obediently and poured tea for them.
The relatives and elders were even happier.
They just said that the children of the Xiao family are sensible and well-behaved.
Chen Tong stood on the periphery listening, neither sitting nor standing, so he had to pick a few peers who couldn't squeeze into the sofa chat area and go over to chat with them.
Xiao Yun sneered even more.
It's a joke that a rich girl is pouring tea and serving water to others!
Xiao Siyun has been wandering around outside, so it's not surprising that he would do these things.
But I have been served by others since I was a child, and I can't do such a thing at all.
Xiao Yun was thinking arrogantly, and the next second, a teapot was stuffed into her hand.
The elders told her, "Xiao Yun, go make some tea and bring a few more cups to give the uncles some water to drink."
She was a little stunned and stood there without moving.
The elder urged her, "Go quickly, don't just stand there like an idiot."
Xiao Yun was urged to work, but the work was clearly done by Xiao Siyun.
Now Xiao Siyun was surrounded and sat on the sofa, and everyone was talking and laughing around her.
Some elders, upon receiving the watermelon that Xiao Yingzhi had cut and handed over, picked out the sweetest piece and put it in her hand.
Xiao Siyun was not polite at all and took a bite.
She said that the watermelon was indeed sweet because she had chosen it, and then she asked everyone to try it.
The elders were easily amused by her cute words and relaxed as they ate and drank.
This is also the thing about Xiao Siyun that Xiao Yun hates.
Xiao Siyun always has a natural sense of going with the flow.
No matter what environment she is in or who she is facing, she can handle it with ease.
Xiao Yun never envied her, but often felt that she did not have the demeanor of a young lady at all.
Whose daughter needs to smile and say nice things to her country relatives? I'm speechless!
Xiao Yun, feeling extremely dissatisfied, went to the kitchen to make tea.
Hate.
This group of annoying country relatives always order this person around every time they come back from Qingming Festival.
Xiao Yingzhi is also stingy. Although his family is rich, he never asks anyone for help and insists on doing everything himself.
She had never seen a young lady from a wealthy family make tea by herself. She lived such a simple life!
Xiao Yun was full of resentment and put the teapot on the coffee table with a bang, causing everyone to look at her in surprise.
She panicked immediately and looked up at Chen Tong first. Chen Tong also winked at her.
Xiao Yun quickly put on an apologetic smile and pretended to turn her wrist.
"No, sorry, the kettle was too heavy, I was careless... sorry."
Everyone looked at the bland half-pot of water, and then thought about Xiao Siyun holding the full pot of clear tea just now, and made a secret judgment in their hearts.
But since today is a happy day, I don't bother to argue with her.
They turned around and gathered around Xiao Siyun, chatting excitedly.
Xiao Siyun didn't pay much attention to Xiao Yun, as she couldn't get away.
She was surrounded by many aunts and sisters-in-law, and she was so dizzy trying to remember their generations that she even called them the wrong names several times.
Fortunately, the adults were very understanding and knew that she had a heavy workload at the moment, so they didn't blame her too much.
Secondly, she is very good at coaxing people and found an excuse for herself.
"Ah~ That's what I said~"
"Because Aunt A and Aunt B both have very beautiful eyes, and Sister-in-law C and Aunt D both have tall and beautiful noses..."
"If I had spent more time with the pretty ladies, I wouldn't have forgotten it!"
The elders were very happy with her and laughed the whole time.
The conversation on Xiao Qilin's side was more reserved. Men are always less expressive than women.
But looking at Xiao Siyun, she is fair and pretty, with a lively and lovely personality, and is still as lovable as she was when she was a child.
After all, the connection between family members is inseparable. Although many years have passed, she can still integrate back into the big family harmoniously.
Everyone expressed their relief and congratulated Xiao Qilin for finally getting his daughter back.
Xiao Qilin's eyes also turned red, and he was filled with emotion.
We chatted for a long time at home and it seemed that the time was almost up.
Xiao Yingzhi arranged everything for the worship before coming in and asking everyone to move to the ancestral hall.
The main purpose of this worship is to allow Xiao Siyun to return to his ancestral home.
So I also notified my relatives and friends to witness it together, and everyone who could spare the time came.
Chen Tong suddenly felt uncomfortable.
She originally thought that Xiao Qilin was just going to bring Xiao Siyun back for a casual visit and that would be it.
Only then did he think of bringing Xiao Yun back to meet his ancestors with Xiao Siyun.
After all, Xiao Siyun is the daughter of the Xiao family who is officially recorded in the family tree, and all the ancestors recognize her.
But their Xiao Yun was just a figurehead, and even her household registration was with herself. On the surface, she had no relationship with the Xiao family at all.
This time, she came back with Xiao Siyun to worship her ancestors, at least to let them know that Yunyun is also the legitimate daughter of the Xiao family.
But now, there are so many people in this big room, everyone has to kneel and worship.
How can this reveal their Yunyun's identity?
It would be strange if our ancestors would remember it.
But at this point, Chen Tong had no other choice. While the ceremony was being prepared, she secretly instructed Xiao Yun.
"Later, go ahead and follow Xiao Siyun closely. Do whatever she does and don't miss a step."
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