533: Chapter 533 Do Not Co Out to Welco!_1 533: Chapter 533 Do Not Co Out to Welco!_1 Bai Xiaosheng returned to his own ho and faced his mother, Li Qiuyun, and father, Bai Minghang, his expression remained unchanged, and he did not ntion a word about what Bai Fei and Bai Ran had said earlier.
It was a rare reunion, and the family sat together on the sofa, chatting for a while.
When the conversation turned to Bai Xiaosheng’s childhood, he intentionally or unintentionally ntioned the Li Family.
Bai Minghang was naturally simple and honest, rembering kindness rather than holding grudges, showing no dissatisfaction with the Li Family whatsoever.
It was only Li Qiuyun who nearly let sothing slip a few tis, but Bai Minghang “accidentally” coughed, drowning out her words.
Bai Xiaosheng remained impassive.
After spending a couple of leisurely hours, Bai Minghang and his spouse urged their son to rest early.
After all, they had to wake up early the next day to set off.
So Bai Xiaosheng went back to his room.
The night passed without incident.
The following day, the Bai Family got up early, finished their grooming, had breakfast, and right after that, the uncle called to say that the vehicle had arrived.
The trip to Tianqing would take three hours by car.
Considering the long journey and the number of people, not to ntion the need to accommodate the elderly Li Fengguan, the Bai Family had rented an RV.
When Bai Xiaosheng and his family arrived at the elderly Li Fengguan’s ho, everyone was already gathered.
The elderly Li Fengguan, her four sons and daughters-in-law, and the younger generation including Bai Xiaosheng, Bai Fei, and Bai Ran, totaled twelve people.
The group gathered their belongings and, amid calls and directions, descended to the lower floors.
The RV was parked there, and this was the first ti the elderly lady was riding in such a novel vehicle.
She stepped in and found the bedroom and kitchen with all the anities, which fascinated her.
Bai Minghang had visited the Li Family several years ago and rembered the way.
He sat in the passenger seat, using the GPS to help navigate for the driver.
The RV driver was a talkative and cheerful man in his forties who cracked jokes as they set off.
On the RV.
Bai Xiaosheng, Bai Fei, and Bai Ran sat together, opened a bottle of the pre-prepared red wine, and as they sipped and chatted, they didn’t find the ride dull at all.
When the subject of the Li Family ca up again, Bai Xiaosheng fell into a contemplative silence.
Yet, a fierce aura unmistakably enveloped his face.
This expression made Bai Fei and Bai Ran fall into an involuntary silence.
“Li Family, I never saw your true faces before, and I could pretend nothing happened.
But now, I’m here!
If you act like you did before, then don’t bla , Bai Xiaosheng, for turning my back and not recognizing anyone!”
Bai Xiaosheng silently vowed in his heart.
Tianqing City.
The villa district on the eastern outskirts.
This place is the closest residential villa project to the center of Tianqing City, with developed transport and a surrounding area bustling with activity.
Although there are no natural lakes in this villa area, the developers excavated soil to create a river, forming a landscape of waterways, and with the addition of tree planting and greenery, it had its own unique appeal.
Unlike other places, the villas here are all made into Chinese-style courtyards, which have a special charm.
Living here is in itself a symbol of prestigious status.
The Li Family occupied a very large, three-courtyard, four-part complex with high walls and imposing gates.
Inside, one could find minor buildings, wing rooms, corridors, the main building, and a back building, all neatly ordered; the courtyard was paved with bluestone, and the greenery and flowers were ever-present.
The Li Family mbers were adept in business, and in the years past, the patriarch, Li Wenzun, was a wealthy rchant in Tianqing City.
After his three sons established their own families, the family’s business was divided into three sections, each growing imnsely.
In the grandchildren’s generation, there erged Li Feitian, renowned as the demon of Tianqing’s business world, who beca a venture capitalist at the tender age of thirty-five!
It is said that the Li Family mbers are proud, and indeed, they have every reason to be proud.
At this mont, people were coming and going in the Li Family’s large courtyard, buzzing with activity.
Although the old patriarch’s birthday celebration would not be until tomorrow, preparations had already begun in full swing today.
Inside the main house.
There sat an elder with silvery hair and a lively spirit, dressed in a dark red traditional Tang suit emblazoned with the character for “longevity.” He was all smiles, warmly receiving the greetings of the younger generation.
He was Bai Xiaosheng’s uncle—Li Wenzun.
Li Wenzun’s wife, Yu Qingi, also sat by his side, beaming with joy.
Outside, the younger relatives ca to pay their respects and then went out to help.
After a round of bustling noise, the room grew sowhat quieter.
“I wonder when my sister will arrive,” Li Wenzun couldn’t help but glance at the clock.
“Oh, people do grow sentintal in old age,” muttered old lady Yu Qingi with a curl of her lip.
“Why invite them at all!
They’re just a bunch of country bumpkins from the suburbs, unaware of the ways of the world.
Our family is going to celebrate your birthday in grand style this ti.
The guests are all distinguished figures from the comrcial and political worlds of Tianqing.
If you invite those people and they embarrass us, it will only tarnish our reputation!”
In her youth, Yu Qingi had a sharp tongue, and with age, not only did this not change, but her verbal skills had evidently improved.
Just a few days ago, she managed to make a young man cry with her scolding.
“Enough, she is my sister after all!” Li Wenzun couldn’t help but put a bit of force into his voice, but then he sighed deeply, “Pity my sister, she had bad luck, insisting on marrying a poor youngster and moving so far away to Zhongjing.”
“Pity what?
It was her own choice!” Yu Qingi said coldly, “Back then, when you, her brother, visited her with good intentions, didn’t she get angry with you too?
Being poor is one thing, but she still wanted dignity.
How much is a poor person’s dignity worth?
She even dared to argue with , her sister-in-law.
My visiting their ho was a favor to her!
Poor and stubborn to the bone, it serves her right her husband died early.”
“That’s enough, there are children here!” Li Wenzun scolded in a low voice and then muttered, “Such a trivial matter, and you’ve held onto it for so many years!
When she fought with you back then, wasn’t it because you were speaking harshly?”
“As if you speak any more kindly!” huffed Yu Qingi, unwilling to back down.
“Alright, alright, can we just let it go for my sake?
When Fengguan arrives this ti, just let it be.
This eting between siblings, we don’t even know if there’ll be another chance in this lifeti,” Li Wenzun said with a touch of lancholy.
This ti, Yu Qingi finally refrained from saying more, but her gaze still held a hint of displeasure.
The two old people continued their conversation.
A five- or six-year-old boy ran in from outside with two streams of snot trailing behind.
Upon entering the room, he took a deep breath, sucking back the snot like noodles.
“Great-grandpa, great-grandma, a huge car has arrived outside!
They say it’s from Zhongjing!” the boy exclaid.
“Has it co?” Li Wenzun stood up, visibly excited.
“Hey, don’t go!” Yu Qingi glared at him, “You are the Longevity Star Deity, and her big brother, there’s no need for you to go and fetch her.
Just let her co in to see you!”
Li Wenzun was just about to speak.
Yu Qingi had already shouted at the child, “Xiaosan, go tell your grandparents to bring those people in.
Just say that your great-grandpa’s legs aren’t good!”
Before Li Wenzun could stop him, the boy uttered an “okay” and ran out like the wind.
“What was the need for that.” Li Wenzun sighed and sat back down.
The guests from outside, of course, were the Bai Family mbers!
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