NOVEL NEXT Chapter 43 - Forty-Three: Going Home
Chapter 43: Chapter Forty-Three: Going Home
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Shi Nian and Chang Yuan were both extremely intelligent, and it didn’t take them a second to catch on. They immediately went forward to help the injured young man up and concernedly asked, “Are you alright? Do you need an ambulance? We’ll take you to the hospital!”
Chang Yuan politely turned to Yun Liu and said, “Miss Yun, don’t worry. We will certainly safely escort your boyfriend to the hospital. You don’t have to Imeel and beg for such a small matter!” Yun Nan would have given the scheming Chang Yuan a thumbs up for that if they weren’t out in public.
“Shi Xiu, come and give me a hand!” Yun Nan called Shi Xiu over, and together, they forcefully got Yun Liu off the ground. Yun Nan then whispered in her ear,
“If you dare to use such a despicable method to spread rumors about you and Shi Nian, you can say goodbye to your public image as a pure and innocent girl! Stand up properly!” At the threat, Yun Liu subconsciously stood up straight.
Shi Xiu quickly made the connections, and with a sweep of her gaze, she found the spot where someone was secretly taking photos. “Truly despicable! Miss Yun Liu, why don’t we make a bet? I’m curious to see which media company and social platform would dare to spread rumors about my brother and cause trouble for my sister-in-law tomorrow! I don’t mind making them go bankrupt!”
Yun Zhang—who had followed Yun Liu over—heard Shi Xiu’s words and felt a chill down his spine. Yun Liu’s legs went weak, and she almost collapsed again. Yun Nan reached out and gently pushed Yun Liu—leaning on her and Shi Xiu— onto Yun Zhang. The two girls then accompanied their grandfather and quickly chased after Chang Yuan and Shi Nian.
Shi Nian had a dark expression during the entire journey home. Fortunately, Yun Nan had Shi Xiu and Shi Kong around to speak with her.
When they arrived at the family villa, as soon as Shi Xiu entered the door, she loudly announced, “Mommy, Daddy! Shi Nian made my sister-in-law angry! Come quickly!”
Yun Nan was shocked and unconsciously pulled Shi Xiu over. “He did no such thing! ”
Shi Xiu patted her hand and whispered, “Shh, don’t worry about it!”
Shi Kong chuckled as he watched and didn’t stop her. Yun Nan looked at Shi Nian apologetically. The Shi family’s interpersonal relations were a little ‘complicated.’ She was a bit overwhelmed, to be honest.
Shi Nian’s stiff expression softened, but before Yun Nan could react, Shi Yun and Xu Yun were already out to greet them.
“Brat! How dare you bully your wife?! You think you’re a big man, huh? I can still bend you over for a spanking!” Without waiting for any explanation, Shi Yun raised his fist and punched Shi Nian on the shoulder. Shi Nian merely grinned, giving no sign as to whether he was in pain or not.
Xu Yun brought Yun Nan before her and stared at her from head to toe. “Oh, my dear child! Don’t lower yourself to that jack*ss’ level. I apologize on his behalf. ”
Shi Kong rubbed his hands and said, “Yes, that’s right! Come and tell us what you’d like. If it’ll make you happy, your mom will buy it for you immediately. Time is precious, so let’s not waste it on this donkey.”
Yun Nan turned to look at the ‘donkey’ in question. Said ‘donkey’ was very calm, as if ‘it’ was quite used to such treatment.
Shi Xiu told Yun Nan in a loud whisper that everyone present could hear, “In our family, my eldest brother is referred to as a ‘dog’ for his perplexing antics. Shi Nian here is called a ‘donkey’ due to his obstinate nature. That’s why Mom, Dad, Grandpa, and I all like you, dear sister-in-law. My brothers are merely errand boys; a means to an end.”
The listeners all nodded their heads incessantly, including the ‘donkey’ himself. The butterflies that had been fluttering in her stomach all the way here calmed and disappeared at the silly scene. She bowed and greeted Shi Yun and Xu Yun, “Hello, Uncle and Auntie!”
“Huh?” The whole family expressed their doubts and then cast condemning gazes at Shi Nian.
Shi Nian raised a fist to his lips and cleared his throat. “She’s still not used to her new status. I really did tell her she should call you guys Mom and Dad! I even had her practice for several days!”
He took Yun Nan’s hand in his and shook it slightly before carefully saying,
“Greet Mom and Dad properly!”
Yun Nan’s face instantly flushed red. Under the family’s expectant gazes, she bowed to everyone again and greeted, “Grandpa! Mom! Dad!” The three elders smiled brightly and responded enthusiastically. Then, Yun Nan found herself holding three big red packets; she truly couldn’t keep up with this family’s tempo.
“It’s my turn, my turn!” Shi Xiu spread her arms and held the elders back behind her. She smiled at the couple and bowed to them. “Congratulations to you both on your wedding!” She then bent over and raised her hands above her head, palms facing upwards—a clear demand for the red packet that elders traditionally give to the young and unmarried.
Shi Nian stretched out his hand, patted her creamy white hands, and laughingly scolded, “Get lost!”
Shi Xiu looked at her empty palms and howled, “I can’t believe you didn’t get me a present!”
Yun Nan quickly held her hand and reassured her, “Of course, we got you a present. Your brother is just messing with you!” So saying, she glared at Shi
Nian and turned around to look for the box that Shi Nian had just brought in..