Chapter 267 Can I have a few words with you alone?
Song Jingyi, with a deep voice, sat there alone, his face expressionless.
His silence revealed his vulnerability.
My heart ached as if pricked by a needle.
The word 'vulnerable' should not be used to describe Song Jingyi.
I couldn't bring myself to refuse again.
But these things are far too valuable.
"Buyu," Lan Xinyan knew what her daughter was thinking. With tears in her eyes, she took her daughter's hand and smiled. "Jingyi put a lot of thought into these gifts for you. Mom knows you like them. Accept them. You two are blood-related siblings, so it's nothing."
“Aunt Lan is right,” Song Jingyi looked at her, “It’s really nothing.”
My sister had a tough childhood, and from now on he will bring her the best things in the world.
He wanted to make her the richest little princess in the world.
"Thank you, I like it very much." Yan Buyu looked directly into Song Jingyi's eyes, earnest and sincere.
Song Jingyi smiled slightly, "I'm glad you like it."
Shen Zhiye stood up. "Jingyi, come and eat. See if the food at home suits your taste."
At the enormous round dining table, servants were still serving dishes one after another.
It truly has everything that flies in the sky, runs on the ground, and swims in the water.
Song Jingyi couldn't possibly be unaware of the Shen family's intentions.
First, tell yourself that they value the small fish.
Secondly, I must remind myself that I must not neglect the small fish.
He chuckled softly, "You're overthinking it."
How could he neglect Xiaoyu? He would only give her all the good things.
"Aunt Lan, Uncle Chen, thank you for your help." Song Jingyi took a seat.
Shen Yanzhou gestured to the steward to open the wine.
The liquid from Macallan 78 was slowly poured into the glass. Shen Zhiye raised his glass and said, "Jingyi, I won't say any more. From now on, we're family. Come visit often."
"Thank you, Uncle Shen, thank you, Aunt Lan." Song Jingyi clinked glasses with his glasses and then drank the wine.
Yan Buyu was forbidden from drinking alcohol, so he ate juice instead.
There was a phone on her right, and the screen showed Shen Yunqi eating instant noodles.
"Jingyi, are you interested in developing your career in Beijing?" Shen Yanzhou carefully removed the fish bones and placed the tender fish meat on Yan Buyu's plate.
“Not before,” Song Jingyi readily admitted, “but now that Xiaoyu is with you in Beijing, I’m planning to do something here and see her more often.”
"That's great. I'm quite influential in Beijing, so feel free to ask if you need any help." Shen Zhiye was in a good mood, as this way his daughter wouldn't have to leave the city to visit her family.
"Then I certainly won't stand on ceremony with you." Song Jingyi glanced at Yan Buyu, a smile playing on his lips.
Xiaoyu was video chatting with her brother. She held up a piece of meat with her chopsticks, waved it in front of the camera, and then lowered her head with a mischievous grin.
Playful and cute, just like a little fish swimming freely in the water.
"Jingyi, don't just drink, eat something, or your stomach will feel uncomfortable." Lan Xinyan got up and personally served him a bowl of soup. "I quite like this clear soup Buddha Jumps Over the Wall. You should try it too."
"Thank you, Aunt Lan." Song Jingyi stood up and accepted the gift with both hands.
He doesn't care much about food; he usually drinks a lot of alcohol and doesn't find anything particularly delicious.
But when he saw what the little fish was picking up, he followed suit and actually started to enjoy it.
He took a spoonful; the broth was rich and delicious. "It suits my taste," he said to Lan Xinyan.
Even Yan Buyu felt a sense of wonder at that moment.
Two people with the same bloodline actually have similar tastes.
It's a wonderful feeling.
On the other end, Shen Yunqi could only slurp down his instant noodles, while also having to constantly succumb to his sister's tempting cravings.
I miss home so much...
A gentle mother, a harsh father, a wealthy eldest son, and a mischievous younger sister.
Who wants to stay in this godforsaken place looking for esports players playing hide-and-seek?
During the meal, Yan Buyu didn't say much; the adults did most of the talking, while she quietly ate her meal.
The older man next to her was busy serving her food, not eating himself, but constantly piling food onto her plate.
She was the one who ate the most during the meal.
“Aunt Lan, Uncle Shen,” Song Jingyi stood up and raised his glass, “I still want to sincerely thank you both for raising my sister like your own child all these years. I found her too late. If she were still with Yan Qihang, I can’t imagine what the situation would be like now.”
"You silly child, don't talk about these things." Lan Xinyan's nose tingled, and she raised her wine glass. "From now on, we're family."
"Your Aunt Lan is right, Jingyi, don't think too much about it."
Shen Zhiye and Lan Xinyan drank the wine.
Song Jingyi filled his cup again and said to Shen Yanzhou, "Yanzhou, thank you too. I heard that Xiaoyu was bullied at school before, and you stood up for her. I ask myself, I can't do that to someone who is not related to me by blood. You are a gentleman among gentlemen."
“Jingyi, from the first day Buyu came to our family, I treated her like family. It’s just that I wasn’t good with words before. She’s a good person and deserves all of our love.” Shen Yanzhou clinked glasses with Song Jingyi.
After finishing his drink, Song Jingyi poured himself another glass of wine. He looked at Yan Buyu, his expression softening, and asked, "Xiaoyu, is your brother still video chatting with you?"
Yan Buyu paused for a moment, then gave an awkward smile, turned on the phone's sound, and flipped the screen over.
Shen Yunqi, who was leaning back on the sofa playing games, immediately quit the game and sat up straight when he heard that he was going to meet someone.
"Yunqi, this glass of wine is for you. Thank you for taking Xiaoyu away from Yan Qihang back then, and thank you for protecting her all these years. When you come back, I will toast you in person."
Shen Yunqi picked up the drink on the table, straightened his posture, and said, "I can't drink while I'm on a business trip. I'll have a good drink with you when I get back."
Song Jingyi was grateful to Shen Yunqi.
It's not just thank you, it's gratitude.
If he had even the slightest ill intentions, Xiaoyu would have suffered a lot at the Shen family's home.
But Shen Yunqi actually took his place and did what he was supposed to do.
He protected the little fish for many years and doted on it for many years.
Of all the members of the Shen family, Shen Yunqi is the most important.
Song Jingyi knew that he owed him a huge favor.
After drinking three cups, Song Jingyi refilled his glass.
He made a soft "hey" without saying a word, and the person opposite him looked over.
She said softly, "Well, how about we eat something first? The glutinous rice balls are delicious."
Song Jingyi's heart softened, and he put down his wine glass. "Okay, I won't drink anymore. I'll eat glutinous rice balls."
Shen Zhiye and Lan Xinyan exchanged a smile; another obedient brother.
After the meal, fruit was served, and the family chatted. Shen Yunqi joined in as well.
They teased each other occasionally, making the atmosphere more lively than at the dinner table earlier.
Song Jingyi checked the time; as Mu Zi had said, Xiaoyu was about to go wash up.
“Aunt Lan, Uncle Chen, I’m sorry to bother you today. It’s too late, so I won’t stay any longer. I’ll come to visit another day.” He stood up, paused for two seconds, and looked at Yan Buyu. “Xiaoyu, can I have a few words with you alone?”
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