At the Shen family's old residence, Shen Huai'an arrived late, holding Lin Wanxing's hand. The old lady had been sitting in the Yunshui Hall waiting for a long time, and all the younger generations of the family had also arrived. Everyone was waiting there.
They've gathered here today to celebrate Shen Huai'an's birthday. The servants have redecorated the old house to welcome him.
Shen Taimin glanced at it. He had been having a lot of bad luck lately and was holding back his anger. Shen Huai'an was born to be his nemesis, and the two of them were destined to be at odds. Ever since Shen Er returned to the group, he had been unlucky in everything he did.
I only came to celebrate his birthday today out of politeness, but now that I've been tainted by this unlucky guy, I need to use some pomelo leaves to ward off the bad luck.
"That second son is really something, making everyone wait for him at a time like this." Shen Taimin chimed in, hoping the old lady would speak up.
Just as the old lady was about to speak, she saw Shen Huai'an rushing over with Lin Wanxing.
"I'm sorry, something came up on the way and I was delayed a bit, so I'm late."
The old lady glanced at Shen Huai'an and said, "We're all family, don't be so polite."
"Now that everyone is here, let's eat."
At the old lady's command, everyone took their seats. Lin Wanxing followed Shen Er and looked at the table full of dishes, but he couldn't eat anymore because the bowl of snail noodles he had just eaten had made him feel quite full.
However, he still has a bit of a belly, so he can still eat a few bites.
Shen Taimin rolled his eyes, then immediately asked with a smile, "Second brother, I heard you've been busy with that new project at the group lately. I wonder how things are going in the new city area?"
The atmosphere at the family dinner table was somewhat awkward. Shen Huai'an smiled and said, "It's still in the construction phase, so don't worry about it, brother."
The old lady glanced at Shim Tae-min casually, "It's his birthday today, so let's not talk about work anymore."
Work matters can be discussed anytime; the old lady has other plans for today.
"Huai'an, look who's back!" The old lady looked up and gestured for Shen Huai'an to look behind her.
Shen Huai'an looked up at the old lady, his face full of confusion. Then he followed the old lady's gaze and turned around. He slowly turned his head and saw Xie Xiaodong standing behind him with a smile on his face.
Shen Huai'an's smile widened, his eyes filled with disbelief, sparkling for a moment. He adjusted his glasses, both surprised and delighted, and said:
"Xiao Dong, why are you back?"
Xie Xiaodong was Shen Huai'an's good friend. They used to hang out together a lot, so they had a very good relationship. Xie Xiaodong always followed Shen Huai'an around, but unfortunately, he left Jiangcheng later, and they rarely kept in touch.
“Huai’an, I knew your birthday was coming up, so I made a special trip back.”
Shen Huai'an's smile was so dazzling. Lin Wanxing tilted his head and stared intently at Xie Xiaodong. This man looked younger than his second brother. His pair of affectionate peach blossom eyes were particularly eye-catching when he smiled. His thin lips turned up and the way he looked at his second brother was so special.
Lin Wanxing blinked and stared straight at Xie Xiaodong. This person seemed to be a good friend of her second brother, and the two of them had a very good relationship.
The old lady looked at Xie Xiaodong and said, "Xiaodong finally came back, just to celebrate the second son's birthday."
"Sit down, sit down, don't stand." The old lady said to him with a smile. The old housekeeper had prepared an empty seat in advance, which was left opposite Chen Er. After Xie Xiaodong was led to his seat by the maid, he smiled at the old lady and said, "Grandma, it's been a long time since I've seen you. Xiaodong has been missing you a lot."
"Grandma, I heard that you have been unwell these past few years, so I went to Baohua Temple to get you a peace charm. May the peace charm protect you from illness and disaster, and grant you health and longevity."
Xie Xiaodong stood up and handed the amulet to the old housekeeper. After the old housekeeper gave the item to the old lady, she beamed with joy.
Xiao Dong has played with Shen Huai'an since he was a child, and the old lady has watched him grow up, so she likes him very much.
The old lady knew he was coming back this time, and she wanted to take this opportunity to keep Xie Xiaodong by Shen Huai'an's side.
"Xiao Dong, why don't you stay here this time you're back?" the old lady asked with a smile.
Xie Xiaodong subconsciously looked at Shen Huai'an opposite him, "This time I really want to stay in Jiangcheng. I rushed back when Huai'an had the accident last time. Thinking about it, I really should have stayed then. That was when Huai'an really needed me."
Lin Wanxing frowned and stared warily at the man named Xie Xiaodong. He had a feeling that there was something wrong with Xie Xiaodong.
Shen Huai'an looked at him; of course he was happy that his good friend had returned.
His eyes were brimming with an irrepressible smile: "Xiao Dong is alright, it's all over now."
The old lady glanced at Xie Xiaodong and then at Shen Huai'an: "Since Xiaodong wants to stay, why not let him stay in the Shen Group? It just so happens that the second son is short of a capable assistant. If Xiaodong stays, he can assist the second son."
Immediately, someone at the table became unhappy. Before Shen Taimin could speak, Shen Qingyu, who had been listening for a while, couldn't sit still any longer. "Grandma, the company has rules and regulations. If we just cram someone in like this, what will outsiders say about us?"
"If you can get into the group just by using connections, that's too unfair to the others."
Shen Qingyu never thinks before he speaks, and only he could say something so offensive.
Shen Taimin quickly chimed in, "Grandma, I think Third Brother is right. If doing this goes against the company's rules, I'm afraid some people will object."
Although the old lady liked Xie Xiaodong, she couldn't just put him in the company and have him help the second son.
The old lady was displeased to hear Shim Tae-min contradict her. She had initially chosen Shim Tae-min because he was obedient to her.
"Alright, it's settled then. Xiao Dong, come to the company tomorrow." The old lady completely ignored Shen Taimin and Shen Qingyu, and directly finalized the matter.
The old lady looked at Shen Huai'an and asked, "Second son, what do you think of this matter?"
The main issue rests with Shen Huai'an; if he agrees, then it's none of anyone else's business to say anything.
After listening for a while, Shen Huai'an nodded and said, "That's great. Xiao Dong and I working together, isn't that a good thing?"
"Xiao Dong and I have known each other for a long time, and we get along very well. It should be good for us to work together."
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