CH 73.1

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Shen Xingsui held the phone and said, “No, no one…”

He didn’t know why he subconsciously wanted to cover up and lied.

Fortunately, Shen Minglang didn’t force him, nor did he keep asking.. He just lingered on the phone for a while, finally nodded and said, “Okay, then I’ll go to the dining room first, and you come here too.” 

Shen Xingsui nodded hastily.

Shen Minglang turned to leave, and then Shen Xingsui picked up the phone and said to the actor, “Hey, Teacher Fu, are you still there?” 

There was silence on the other side of the phone for a while.

Then Fu Jinxiao chuckled, he replied with a teasing tone. “Why are you covering me up? Am I a nobody?” 

Shen Xingsui froze.

He didn’t expect Teacher Fu to listen to it all just now… How to explain this… 

“Why?” Fu Jinxiao’s voice sank, an edge of danger suddenly appear. When his tone was low, he would give people a sense of sternness without anger, “Is it embarrassing to call me?”

‘No, it’s just… an overly novel experience.’

And as for Fu Jinxiao, he actually wasn’t mad. In the past, before his career flourished, this kind of thing might happen – being hidden because having a connection to a no-name artist was embarrassing. But ever since he got popular, he never felt that again. 

Shen Xingsui quickly explained, “That’s not the case, Teacher Fu, you misunderstood. Just now, the situation was quite special, because my Dage asked me to eat early, but I didn’t mean that…” He was too flustered, and his explanation was all over the place. 

Thankfully, the actor understood what Shen Xingsui meant. To put it bluntly, the youth simply panicked and was afraid of being scolded by Shen Minglang or his parents. Although he understoood, Actor Fu was never willing to suffer.

Fu Jinxiao said, “It seems that I’m bothering you.”

How could Shen Xingsui let his idol feel that way? “No, no!” 

“Then my previous invitation…”

“I wholeheartedly agree. I’m free.” Shen Xingsui now felt a little guilty, so he agreed easily, “You can choose the time and place.”

A smile flashed across Fu Jinxiao’s eyes, but his tone did not show it. “Won’t it waste your time?”

Shen Xingsui immediately replied, “Not at all, I don’t have any job recently, and I’m not busy.”

Fu Jinxiao was pleased to know that his tactics worked.

Just as Shen Xingsui was about to continue talking, he heard footsteps outside the room. This time, it sounded like his mother’s footsteps. Shen Xingsui was inexplicably guilty, and hurriedly said goodbye and hung up the phone.

When he came out of the room, he did meet Xu Enzhen.

Xu Enzhen said, “It’s time for dinner, is Suisui ready to wash up?”

Shen Xingsui nodded, “I’m ready.”

“Well, the pork rib soup made by your Grandma is a must try. It’s very delicious.”Xu Enzhen said with a smile on his face, “I’ve always thought about this.”

Shen Xingsui: “Then I want to try it too.”

Xu Enzhen nodded. “Mom can be considered as someone who had tasted many dishes, and no pork rib soup can be your Grandma’s. Not even your Grandpa, who is a chef. Hm… the only contestant was probably the chicken soup made by old lady Fu – Fu Jinxiao’s grandmother. Ah, it just so happens that we are going to the Fu family’s house to attend their dinner tomorrow, maybe we will have some good luck to try it?”

Shen Xingsui jolted for a second, “We are going there tomorrow?” 

Xu Enzhen realized that Shen Xingsui didn’t know, so she laughed. “Of course, this is an old custom from the past. Our family and the Fu family have been friends for a long time. It’s the kind of relationship that is as close as our actual blood relatives – and perhaps even closer. It’s held on the day after New Year every two years. But… this kind of dinner party is a big event, it’s not only us who will attend, there’s a lot of guests as well.” 

Shen Xingsui understood. “So that’s the case.”

Xu Enzhen always explained to him patiently. “Yes. Generally, they will send out invitations a few days in advance. But for the closer guests, the host family will personally invite them by phone. Li Na just called me not long ago.”

Closer guests… didn’t Fu Jinxiao just invite him just now? 

But is that invitation even about this Fu family’s dinner party? 

Xu Enzhen also jokingly said, “In the future, maybe you be the one who invited me, as well as calling Li Na with “Mother” too~” 

Shen Xingsui came back to his senses. He realized his mother’s teasing and became equal parts embarrassed and annoyed, “Mom, what are you talking about, don’t make fun of me.”

Xu Enzhen smiled even wider. 

After leaving from his grandparents’ house, what Shen Xingsui didn’t expect was that their trip ended very warmly and smoothly, but their extended family group was not peaceful.

The juniors didn’t care much, but all the seniors were shocked.

As soon as he left, Shen Congsheng posted a new family portrait in the group, and said: [Early this morning, Yong’er and Zhenzhen1Shen Yong and Xu Enzhen’s nickname came back to see us, and they brought Suisui back together. This child is really very well-behaved. He’s a good boy, and I give red envelopes for them all.] 

There’s many comment on this post:

[Is the kid Suisui very handsome? I often see him on TV.]

[We have to prepare red envelopes too.]

[The old man has already gave out red envelopes. If you prepare red envelopes again, this is nothing new.]

[That’s right, what should I do?]

This group was full of offshoots of the Shen family, but even so, everyone who spoke out is a well-known figure in their respective industry. And currently, this group of bigwigs is currently focusing on how to give Shen Xingsui a proper gift upon their meeting. 

[Just give my newly bought Rolls-Royce to Suisui.]

[Why are you so stingy? You have a lot of the limited edition ones in your garage.]

[I gave them out to your child, don’t you remember? It’s gone now.] 

[Eh… I’ll just give him a house then?]    

[My family’s aviation business is doing well this year, since you gave the kids a car, I’ll give Suisui an airplane to make him happy.]

Finally someone couldn’t stand it anymore and stood up: 

[You people are too exaggerated, can you be more humble?]

The group was quiet for a moment.

The man went on to say, [I’ll give away two sets of shops in the city center. They can be invested when Suisui is idle, and he can sell them when he is in a dire need for money.] 

[…….]

The crowd began to roll in again.

Shen Yong and Xu Enzhen, who were sitting in the car, felt that their phone notifications blew up. After they opened it, they saw this outrageous scene. Even Xu Enzhen, who was used to seeing big scenes, couldn’t laugh or cry.

Xu Enzhen glanced at Suisui secretly, and whispered to her husband, “It will be too expensive, Suisui might directly faint. Go persuade your uncles to hold back.” 

But Shen Yong patted his wife’s hand comfortingly and said, “They are willing to give it, so why stop it? As for accepting it or not… it’s all Suisui’s decision. Besides, I think it’s good to let him know that his extended family accepts and likes him. That kid is way too unconfident about this thing.” 

Xu Enzhen thought about it again, and she agreed with her husband. 

She thought about it, and then continued. “This New Year, there is actually one thing that I think we should do…” 

How could Shen Yong not understand what his wife was thinking? He smiled and patted his wife’s face comfortingly. “I understand what you think in your heart.”

Xu Enzhen felt relieved.

Her life may have experienced ups and downs, unevenness, and sad days, but God still cares for her after all. She has nothing to ask more in this life. She only hopes that in the remaining years, her children can always be by her side, all safe, happy, and healthy.

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