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Xu Mengyao and Lin Xiaohe spent a few sweet days in Switzerland and reluctantly returned to City A on New Year's Eve.
Xiaomei and Fang Henian watched the two return hand in hand, with knowing smiles on their faces.
The two sisters hugged each other and told each other about their longing for each other and their experiences in Switzerland.
But Fang Henian winked at Lin Xiaohe and made a strange sound with his ventriloquism.
"Bro, you really never fight a battle without preparation. Thanks to you, I am living a good life."
In the past, Xiaomei and Xu Mengyao were almost inseparable. Even when Xiaomei was dating Fang Henian, she would return to the apartment every night without fail.
This time, Third Light went to Switzerland alone, and Fang Henian finally had the opportunity to be alone with his girlfriend and enjoy their sweet world of two.
Lin Xiaohe raised an eyebrow to indicate you're welcome, then looked at his watch and reminded them, "Friends, we should get going. The concert is about to begin."
At twelve o'clock midnight, the New Year's bell rang on time, and countless couples kissed at this romantic moment. The four of them also became two of the happy couples this year.
After all the trips were completed, Xu Mengyao looked a little tired. "I'm so sleepy. I want to go home."
Lin Xiaohe asked tentatively: "Why don't you go to my place? It's closer."
Xu Mengyao directly refused: "No, I want to go back to the apartment."
You bastard, if I really go to your place, I will be even more tired!
Fang Henian pretended not to hear their conversation and was about to leave with the person in his arms.
Xiaomei asked in confusion, "What are you doing? Are we not taking Evan's car anymore?"
Fang Henian said seriously, "There are too many people now, there will be traffic jams. We are going in a different direction from them, so it will be faster to take a taxi back."
Xiaomei finally understood what he was thinking. She gently elbowed him and said coquettishly, "I want to go back and sleep with Wenjuan."
In the end, on the first day of the new year, neither of the two brothers could fall asleep with their beloved girlfriends in their arms, and could only smile at each other helplessly.
Back at the apartment, Xu Mengyao couldn't wait to soak in the warm bathtub. After a busy day, she finally had a moment of peace.
After washing up, she dried her hair, put on a soft bathrobe, and walked into the living room.
Xiaomei was already sitting on the sofa waiting. The coffee table was filled with various snacks and fruits. She was shaking two red wine glasses in her hands and suggested to her with a smile, "Want some?"
Xu Mengyao responded with a smile: "Of course, I'll go pick out a bottle of good wine."
The two of them then curled up on the sofa, knees touching, and the crystal glasses gently clinked together, making a crisp "ding" sound.
The red liquid swayed in the cup, and the diamond bracelet on Xu Mengyao's wrist sparkled in the light.
Xiaomei's eyes fell on the bracelet and she asked curiously, "Is it a gift from Lin Xiaohe?"
"Yes, he confessed to me with this bracelet." Recalling that moment, a smile appeared on his face.
Xiaomei suddenly realized: "No wonder Fang Henian asked me what Chen Chen gave you before."
"What? Harish asked you about it before?" Xu Mengyao asked in surprise. "What did you say?"
"I'm telling you the truth. Chen Chen gave you a pearl bracelet, two music boxes, and a handmade Christmas tree stand with leaf specimens." Xiaomei counted on her fingers and added one by one.
Only then did Xu Mengyao realize that the diamond bracelet and the decorated Christmas tree were Lin Xiaohe's secret competition.
And these days he has been dragging me to concerts, probably just to outdo the music box.
"Men are so childish." Xu Mengyao complained, but with a sweet smile on her lips.
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At the same time, in a skyscraper in Hong Kong,
Sitting on the sofa was a middle-aged man with a calm face, fiddling with tea sets.
Huang Shao pushed the door open and entered the office. "Brother Fei, what's the matter that requires you to come here so urgently?"
"Come, try the new tea." The man motioned him to sit down.
"What's wrong? Brother, why are you so serious?" Huang Shao asked.
The man poured a cup of brewed tea and handed it to him.
"Fourth son, you know my father's health condition. I think it will only last for a while. I've been in this position for so many years, and some people can't wait to start making small moves.
My father has always been honest and upright, and I don't want him to have to endure the humiliation of his son being framed before he dies. I'm ready to step down and let you take the seat. But someone from higher up will definitely be transferred here, and the road ahead won't be easy." He said, looking at him sharply.
Huang Shao frowned deeply and said seriously, "Don't worry, Brother Fei. I'll clean up the mess. It's better for you to step down and start our own company. It's better than being so timid now."
The man interrupted him, "Now's not the right time. Go to City A for me in a couple of days. I might be settling there for the next two years."
"Okay, I'll go see my niece too."
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On the day Huang Shao landed in City A, Xu Mengyao, Xiaomei, Fang Henian and Lin Xiaohe all showed up at the airport to pick him up.
Huang Shao's originally relieved smile upon seeing the four younger generations coming together immediately turned cloudy when he saw them holding hands in pairs.
"Fourth Uncle!" Xu Mengyao waved happily.
Huang Shao walked up to them with a cold face, looked at their holding hands, then stared at Lin Xiaohe and sneered: "I asked you two to take good care of my niece, and you two really took care of her without hesitation."
Xu Mengyao wanted to pull her hand back embarrassedly, but Lin Xiaohe didn't let go.
He calmly took Huang Shao's suitcase.
"Uncle, I'll take you back to the hotel."
"Okay, stop being so attentive." Huang Shao interrupted him, "Send me to their apartment, and you two can get out of here."
As they drove to the apartment, Huang Shao's eyes revealed scrutiny and inquiry. When he saw that there were indeed two girls living together, his expression brightened a little.
Seeing that the situation was not right, Xiaomei made an excuse that she had something to do and left in a hurry.
Huang Shao then turned to interrogate his niece, his tone somewhat serious: "When did you start?"
"Xiaomei and the others were there during the Chinese New Year last year, and Lin Xiaohe and I were there during Christmas last year." Xu Mengyao answered frankly.
Huang Shao snorted disdainfully upon hearing this, his words dripping with sarcasm, "Those two are quite good at taking advantage of the holidays. But luckily you picked Evan; his family is much better than Harish's."
Hearing this, Xu Mengyao quickly explained: "Fourth Uncle, you know I don't value these things. It's not like I can't earn them myself."
Huang Shao sighed and said earnestly, "I'm talking about a clean family relationship. Evan's mother passed away a few years ago, his father didn't remarry, and the three children were all raised well, without any bad behavior.
But Harish's father had several wives, and his mother was the last one he married into the family. Over the years, the wives have been fighting with each other, making the Fang family a mess. Compared to them, Evan is still pretty good.
At this point, Huang Shao paused again and added: "Better than that kid from the Chen family."
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