In the kitchen, Lian Han watched Chen Sihan and Ling Wei, who were wearing aprons and making dumplings. He felt that something was off, but their movements were skillful, so he could only admire their versatility, even having mastered cooking skills.
"Xiaohan, did you often make dumplings for Chinese New Year in the past?" Shen Sihan asked.
"No. It's Aunt Ruan, Xiao Mei's mother. She always makes dumplings for her family during the New Year, and she'll give me a portion too. Later, we got to know each other better, and I would help her out."
"No wonder you and Xiao Mei are so close. It must be a lot of trouble taking care of the child."
"It's alright. Xiao Mei is usually very well-behaved, as she has to attend classes regularly." Except for that incident with the energy system.
Speaking of which, ever since Xiao Ya entered her sea of consciousness, he's been like an invisible person. She doesn't remember paying attention to him, and he doesn't speak up on his own initiative. It seems like he's useless except for filling up the Butterfly Shadow Card with energy.
As Lian Han was thinking this, he heard Ling Wei say, "Xiao Xin ordered food from Yizhen Pavilion. She had to beg and plead with them to agree to deliver it. Try it later. Those are all your sister-in-law's favorite dishes."
"Um."
"I was originally planning to take Xiaohan out to eat, but it's fine to stay home now. The Ling family is very generous. It must be expensive."
"It's alright." Ling Wei smiled and glanced at Chen Sihan.
"Xiaohan, Anhe and I picked out a dress for you. Wear it to the ball tonight. It'll definitely outshine everyone in the Federation."
"Speaking of which, Ling Xin also prepared a dress for Xiao Han. You can try it on too. Wear whichever one looks better."
"The suit was chosen by a man? Women really understand women better, don't they? Why wasn't Mrs. Ling involved? Was she too busy?"
"How could that be? I've prepared a whole wardrobe full of clothes for Xiaohan, but she doesn't like coming home and they're just gathering dust. As for her New Year's dress, her brother wanted to do his part, so I couldn't interfere. Ling Xin is always so thoughtful; Xiaohan will definitely be satisfied," Ling Wei said with a smile.
"Oh, I see. That explains why Xiaohan always wears clothes that Anhe bought for her when they went shopping together. Anhe is closer to her, and Xiaohan often comes to visit me too."
Lian Han: ...
[Tsk! Only you have the nerve to put these two together.] Xing Yucheng's gloating voice rang out.
[Did they have a grudge?]
[It wasn't just a holiday. Let me put it this way: Ling Wei and your mother both graduated from the Diluo Mecha Academy and are very close. Back then, when Shen Sihan was with that guy from the Lance family, she caused them a lot of trouble. I personally think that Ling Wei was half responsible for your mother and Ling Xuanyu falling for each other. Then, your mother went missing while trying to save Shen Sihan—you can imagine how that went. They almost came to blows.]
Seeing the two locked in a fierce battle, Lian Han sighed helplessly, "...If I could turn back time, could I have refused their help?"
Xing Yucheng asked sarcastically, "But can time be turned back?"
Lian Han's lips twitched. "Old man, I've wanted to say this for a long time. Why would you, a card maker and the dignified Lord Juecheng, pay attention to this gossip? Aren't you bored?"
[It's just so boring. I became a visiting professor at Diluo, similar to Cui Zhi, and all I know is what the students say to each other outside of class.]
Lian Han was skeptical of his statement, but didn't delve into it further, because her AI had lit up. Lian Han raised an eyebrow and looked at Ling Wei and the other person, "I'm going out for a bit."
"Go on, go on. Don't come back after you've said your piece. The two of us are enough here." Ling Wei waved her hand.
"Yeah, go have fun."
"Thank you for your help."
Lian Han smiled, left the kitchen, and then quickly went upstairs, arousing the curiosity of the people in the living room.
Where did she go?
"SkyNet, right? Sending New Year's greetings on SkyNet isn't a common thing, is it?" An He rolled his eyes at Ling Ze. "By the way, why didn't your girlfriend come?"
"Something happened at her home."
Skynet.
Lian Han stood at someone's birthplace, feeling confused. Didn't she ask 003 to change her default login location to her birthplace? How did she end up here again?
Despite her confusion, past lessons made her hesitant to linger here, and she decided to leave first.
Just a second before she pressed the teleport button, "You're leaving so soon after arriving? Are you that unwelcoming?"
"What do you mean?" Lian Han awkwardly lowered his hand upon seeing Ning Jue.
"Didn't you? I don't know who said they wouldn't avoid me. If you hadn't avoided me, how come we haven't seen each other for three or four months?"
"You're the one who's busy." Lian Han pouted. All she did was feel awkward and reduce their contact.
"Xiaohan, I don't want it..."
Sensing he was about to say something she couldn't accept, Lian Han interrupted him, "What do you want me to do online?"
"Knowing that I'm the one who made you go online, you were still trying to run away?" Ning Jue said, leaning against the table.
"Who told you to have a criminal record and keep threatening me by not letting me log off?"
"My bad. Did you find a boyfriend for the New Year's Eve party?"
Lian Han was startled. "Don't do anything reckless. If you make me your date, I guarantee I won't see the sun tomorrow."
Ning Jue: ...
Ning Jue sighed helplessly, "I was just asking a question. Before I could answer, something happened in the North, and I'm already on the starship. Of course, I won't be participating in the New Year's Eve party."
"oh."
So who is your male companion?
"My brother, I guess." Lian Han was a little uncertain. It was a tradition in the capital city to dance the first dance of the New Year's Eve party with the person you love, but she was too young. With several members of the Ling family watching over her, her dance partner was unlikely to be someone of the opposite sex. Besides, she didn't have anyone she liked.
"That's fine. I've prepared a dress for you, what do you think?"
This chapter is not finished, please click the next page to continue reading!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
