Qi Qi wasn’t listening to the two people complint each other; her attention was completely drawn to the unfamiliar man who had co to the house.
He JianShe, before coming, got a special reminder from his father to buy lots of fun and tasty things for Qi Qi, and she imdiately liked this new uncle.
He JianShe also understood his father’s words: "The master’s daughter is incredibly adorable."
The little kid, barely over a year old and not yet speaking clearly, was still babbling nonstop.
In the past, he had rarely interacted with children this age, and when he did, they seed afraid of him.
For the first ti, he felt he might have a bit of a connection with children.
Knowing Old Sir He and He JianShe were coming today, Qin Yang got off work early, worried about neglecting his senior brother on his first visit.
Turns out, when he got ho, his daughter had the guest smiling ear to ear, leaving him, the old father, with nothing to do.
The house was bustling with excitent, and more guests arrived at the door.
Wang Tianxue entered the yard as if familiar with it and noticed the Lin household had guests today.
Upon asking, she found out Old Sir He’s son had returned.
Given her relationship with Lin Chuxia, she naturally knew the happenings in Old Sir He’s family.
When Old Sir He first ca to Yan City, it was Wang Tianxue and Lin Chuxia who helped set up the house.
When the mall was handed over to Qin Jianjun, she would occasionally run to Old Sir He’s small yard if needs arose.
If she ever caught a cold or fever, Old Sir He would treat her.
Since he’s Lin Chuxia’s master, Wang Tianxue didn’t stand on ceremony with Old Sir He and walked straight in.
Old Sir He was quite fond of Wang Tianxue, seeing her as being of the sa ilk as his young apprentice.
Despite being a woman, she had a tenacious spirit.
Her daring and persistent spirit surpassed even that of many n.
"Co, let introduce you; this is Xiaxia’s good friend who helped this old man a lot. JianShe, you should take her as a sister as well."
Old Sir He introduced Wang Tianxue to He JianShe.
"Uncle He, you’re too kind."
Wang Tianxue said with a smile, extending her right hand to He JianShe, "Uncle He is exaggerating; I didn’t do much. Hello, my na is Wang Tianxue."
He JianShe looked at her smiling face and gently shook her hand back, "Hello, I’m He JianShe."
The dishes just happened to be ready, and it was ti to eat. Wang Tianxue hadn’t had her al yet, so she joined them at the table.
Wang Tianxue had co to find Lin Chuxia, but it wasn’t for work matters.
She recently bought a new apartnt and asked Lin Chuxia to help design and decorate it.
Now that the decorations were complete, she planned to buy so furniture and ca to discuss with Lin Chuxia what style of furniture would suit her place.
Lin Chuxia didn’t have any special recomndations on this, given that the choices for ready-made furniture these days were quite standard. She only offered advice on furniture color and comfort.
Having listened for a while, He JianShe suddenly asked, "Does Mr. Wang live alone?"
"No, I have my son," Wang Tianxue answered openly.
ntioning the house reminded Lin Chuxia of He JianShe’s situation. It had been said that his workplace would allocate housing to him.
Old Sir He also chid in, "Oh right, son, you’ve talked about work long enough. Where’s your office? Is it close to ho?"
He thought of suggesting his son stay at ho if it were nearby, but worried about being too clingy.
After all, his son had been out in the world on his own for years and was likely used to living solo.
He JianShe wasn’t overthinking it but was sowhat dissatisfied with Old Sir He’s nickna for him.
"Dad, if you don’t want to call JianShe, calling ’Third Son’ is fine, just don’t call a little rascal. I’m soone of age now."
By the end, he awkwardly blocked his face with a wine glass.
Old Sir He huffed, "Oh, now you acknowledge you’re of age? You’re at that age and can’t even find a wife. It’s no wonder you’re seen as unappealing. Being called a little rascal isn’t undeserved. If you don’t want calling you that, then hurry up and find a daughter-in-law. Otherwise, I’ll start calling you ’old rascal’."
"Dad," He JianShe was truly helpless, "There’re ladies present; please give your son a bit of dignity."
Lin Chuxia and Wang Tianxue were already accustod to Old Sir He’s personality. But seeing the tall and imposing He JianShe getting scolded like a boy, looking so aggrieved yet innocent, was truly amusing.
The two exchanged glances, stifling laughter, but Lin Chuxia decided to help He JianShe out by inquiring about his work arrangents.
This question took everyone by surprise.
There had been talks about a reshuffle at the Yan City Police Departnt, with a new director supposedly parachuted in.
And this new director was none other than He JianShe, who was being lectured like a child by his father in front of them.
Yesterday, when the residence was brought up, Lin Chuxia guessed that the position her senior brother was given wouldn’t be low, but she hadn’t expected it to be the top.
"Well then, I must toast our Director He, as we’ll need Director He’s guidance in the future."
Wang Tianxue picked up her glass and gestured towards He JianShe.
He JianShe realized they were helping him out, raised his glass, and appreciatively glanced at Wang Tianxue and Lin Chuxia, finishing his drink in appreciation.
.........
Outside the small yard, beyond a picket fence, Gu Peng coldly watched the laughter and joy inside the house.
Wang Tianyu looked at Gu Peng questioningly, "Brother Gu, let’s go. Didn’t we need the Lin’s head to sign those docunts?"
With that, he began to push open the gate.
Gu Peng caught his wrist, "I see the Lin household has guests; it seems like a bad ti. Let’s not disturb them."
"Then what about the docunts..."
"I’ll co back tomorrow. It’s not urgent."
After Gu Peng spoke, he turned and left without waiting for Wang Tianyu.
Wang Tianyu scratched his head in confusion, glancing again at the courtyard, "Aren’t they just familiar faces?"
But aware that the Lin household may not want to handle work matters amid their lively gathering, he decided to leave with the docunts as well.
Lin Chuxia was oblivious to the happenings outside as the al extended rrily until 2 PM.
Qin Yang had work in the afternoon and left after eating.
Wang Tianxue, having mooched a al, felt awkward and helped Lin Chuxia clean up before returning to the factory.
Old Sir He had a bit too much to drink at noon and started dozing off, so He JianShe quickly escorted him ho for a nap.
In the blink of an eye, the busy little courtyard was left with just Zhuang Jingshu, Lin Chuxia, and Qi Qi.
With everyone gone, Qi Qi also grew quiet, and Zhuang Jingshu took her for a nap.
In the end, only Lin Chuxia remained sitting in the courtyard.
Resting her chin in her hand, she gazed at the distant blue sky and white clouds, her mind filled with her master’s joyful smile from noon.
Turns out, fulfilling others is a wonderful thing. It felt as if by reliving life, everything ended perfectly...
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