Xiao Li walked over with a smile, habitually sitting in front of Qin Xiao to let him blow-dry her hair...
After the hair-drying, Xiao Li turned around and buried herself in Qin Xiao's arms, "Uncle, I feel so happy!"
Qin Xiao kissed the top of Xiao Li's head with a smile, "So do I."
The two stood and sat embracing for a while until the vibration of Qin Xiao's phone interrupted them...
Since Xiao Li gave birth, Qin Xiao had set his phone to vibrate mode to avoid disturbing Xiao Li's rest...
Qin Xiao glanced at his phone and whispered, "I need to take a call..."
Xiao Li nodded, "Okay..."
Qin Xiao took his phone to the window to answer the call. It was Feng Ye, reporting on Xiao Yan's situation...
Xiao Li went over to the crib to check on the baby.
After finishing the call, Qin Xiao turned back and gently embraced Xiao Li from behind, both gazing at the peacefully sleeping Mianmian, "Nini, I need to leave for two days, you..."
Xiao Li said with a smile, "Go ahead! No need to say anything..."
Qin Xiao smiled, "Aren't you curious about what I'm going to do?"
Xiao Li shook her head, "No, I plan to go with you..."
Since the incident, Qin Xiao received several calls daily, though Xiao Li didn't know the contents of these calls. But from what Qin Xiao told her about her injury, she knew it must be related to her situation.
This time, since Qin Xiao must leave, it certainly involves the escaped Xiao Yan; otherwise, Qin Xiao wouldn't personally go...
Since it's because of Xiao Yan, how could Xiao Li not go?
She wanted to confront the woman who made her suffer both in her past and current life.
Qin Xiao was startled, "You want to go?"
Xiao Li replied, "Everything Xiao Yan has done is aimed at me. Last time she tried to frame me, you intervened and taught her a lesson.
This time, she has already succeeded in injuring me, causing Mianmian to be born prematurely. Premature babies are fundamentally weaker than normal ones...
She gave me such a severe blow. How can I not fight back?
Uncle, I'm your protected Nini, but I'm not a clay doll for anyone to mold..."
Qin Xiao pecked Xiao Li's lips lightly, "Alright, let's go together. We won't take Mianmian, right?"
Xiao Li laughed, "Hmm, leave her at home for Mom to look after for a couple of days!"
Qin Xiao chuckled, "Mom will surely be happy. Just now, when I wanted to bring Mianmian upstairs, Mom wasn't pleased. She wanted to hold Mianmian while she slept, but I said it's bad to hold her while sleeping, so Mom allowed me to take her upstairs..."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Li glanced at the crib holding Mianmian, "So, if we move this crib to Mom's room downstairs, will she agree to bring it back when we return?"
Qin Xiao raised an eyebrow, "If she disagrees, we'll just buy another one."
Xiao Li shook her head helplessly...
It's not about buying another crib,
it's about whether the daughter will come back, right?
During noon, Qin Tan and his wife brought their kids to this neighborhood, where the whole family had a good meal together.
Today was the first time the Qin Family gathered completely since having New Year's dinner months ago.
During Chinese New Year, because Qin's mother and father were in S City, and Xiao Li was pregnant, they refrained from rushing around. Thus, during the New Year, Qin Tan's family of three came from B City for a reunion.
Actually, staying away from B City had a bigger reason: the Qin Family's stronghold is there, and many relatives are in B City. As Xiao Li just married into the Qin Family, returning to B City for the New Year would inevitably mean meeting people...
It would be too exhausting.
Qin's father and mother didn't want Xiao Li exhausted to accommodate unrelated people.
During the full-month banquet yesterday, the Qin Family's side branches who attended were only a portion of those in S City.
Even so, quite a few came, not to mention the many in B City at the main family base.
Especially those in B City are very shrewd; Qin's father and mother don't like dealing with them except when necessary. Otherwise, they have no intention of introducing Xiao Li to them.
As for the idea that a new daughter-in-law should meet the elders, well, Xiao Li only needs to meet them. Those other unnecessary elders don't matter.
They chose to notify some relatives locally for the banquet partly because those in S City were from the side branches. Although not as accomplished as those in B City, they are decent in personal conduct.
Since Xiao Li married into the Qin Family, she should meet some people; otherwise, they might think Xiao Li has problems and can't be presented holdably.
Besides, it was their granddaughter's full month, so it should be festive...
After dinner, in the living room, Qin's mother chatted leisurely with two daughters-in-law, He Jie holding the nine-month-old Little Stone, watching Mianmian eat her fingers.
He Jie teased Little Stone with a smile, "Little Stone, look, this is your sister, isn't she cute?
You, as the older brother, should take care of your sister in the future."
Little Stone, drooling, didn't understand He Jie's words and simply followed suit, shoving his fingers into his mouth, just like the baby opposite...
Meanwhile, in the study, Qin's father, Qin Tan, and Qin Xiao discussed some company matters.
Last time, Qin Xiao told Xiao Li that he didn't have to manage company affairs, though he didn't fully elaborate. What he doesn't have to manage are the obvious company matters; he is responsible for those behind the scenes.
Since he's handling internal affairs, he naturally doesn't need to be at the company like Qin Tan. Not only doesn't he need to go, the further he is from the company, the less others suspect. So he does what he enjoys, while overseeing the covert company matters.
After the meeting, Qin's father asked, "Xiao'er, how long must you and Xiao Li stay in S City?"
Qin Xiao replied, "We'll stay until Xiao Li's internship ends and she formally graduates before returning to B City.
It'll be no sooner than next year."
Qin's father nodded, "That'll be soon enough then. Your mom and I will stay here until we return together."
Qin Tan's mouth twitched upon hearing this, sighing... If the old man doesn't return, then there's no chance for him to take an occasional holiday.
Aah... No break, what to do?
Qin Tan turned his eyes to Qin Xiao, feeling forlorn. It's all because the younger brother's wife had a daughter, making the elders cherish them, so they don't want to leave, taking away his holiday.
Qin Xiao sensed Qin Tan's gaze and slightly raised an eyebrow in return...
Humph... If you have the skill, go have a daughter yourself!
Seeing Qin Xiao's smug look, Qin Tan was angry enough to have sore teeth; younger siblings are indeed the most annoying.
No way, when he returns, he'll strive to have a daughter himself, no more sons to aggravate Little Stone, sparing him the same frustrations.