NOVEL NEXT Chapter 625 Morning
Perhaps because of Shen Siyuan's arrival, Ruan Xiangqian seemed particularly cheerful tonight and kept clinking glasses with Shen Siyuan.
Seeing this, Jiang Yingxue didn't try to stop them, since it was Shen Siyuan's first visit, having a couple more drinks was understandable.
As they continued drinking, Ruan Xiangqian ended up having a bit too much.
However, Ruan Xiangqian handled his liquor well; when he drank too much, he simply talked more and spoke louder.
At first, he asked some questions about Shen Siyuan.
Like his childhood, his school life, what jobs he did after graduation, if he'd ever been in a relationship, and so on.
But after drinking too much, he started talking about his own past.
For example, after he graduated from college, he was assigned to a state-owned factory where he was ostracized everywhere. Unhappy with the situation, he quit in a huff to start his own business.
He worked at an international restaurant as a waiter, set up stalls at night markets, moved goods at the docks, and so on.
"Life was hard back then, I was exhausted every day and didn't even want to lift a finger..."
"But fortunately, at that time, I met your Aunt Jiang. I felt full of energy every day, but no matter how much I worked, I couldn't earn much..."
"She would bring me meals in the scorching sun at the docks, refusing to take the bus, cycling to the point her arms got sunburned and peeled..."
"Actually, Aunt Jiang's family conditions were very good, she didn't have to suffer with me at all..."
"But Aunt Jiang didn't look down on me, and even had a fallout with Grandma Ruan Ruan over it..."
"I'm so useless, can't make money... boohoo..."
...
As Ruan Xiangqian spoke, he suddenly lay on the table and started to sob.
Shen Siyuan: ...
"Seriously..."
Ruan Hongzhuang was quite speechless, thinking her dad was making a fool of himself. But Jiang Yingxue, on the other hand, was smiling, looking a bit delighted.
Hearing Ruan Hongzhuang's complaint, Jiang Yingxue glared at her and said, "It's been a long time since I heard your dad nag like this."
It seems this wasn't the first time Ruan Xiangqian talked about these things; probably every time he got drunk, it happened.
It's just that with his social status rising, he rarely had the chance to get drunk, so naturally, Jiang Yingxue seldom heard him talking like this anymore.
"Alright, help your dad to bed for some rest then." Jiang Yingxue stood up and said.
"I'll do it."
Ruan Xiangqian's build was quite burly, making it somewhat strenuous for two women to support him.
Shen Siyi easily lifted him by the armpits and headed toward the master bedroom.
"I'll go take care of your dad, I'll leave the rest to you guys."
Jiang Yingxue looked back at the still loudly babbling Ruan Xiangqian lying on the bed and reminded Ruan Hongzhuang.
She truly didn't treat Shen Siyuan as an outsider, letting her future son-in-law who was visiting for the first time wash the dishes.
It's uncertain if Ruan Xiangqian was genuinely drunk or feigning it.
However, that wasn't important; if this was what they wanted to see, Shen Siyuan would oblige them, giving them ample emotional value.
After all, in such matters, it's just about showing an attitude, nothing more.
So Shen Siyuan washed the dishes while Ruan Hongzhuang assisted him.
Shen Siyuan washed, and she wiped them dry with a towel; it was exceedingly harmonious for a time.
Jiang Yingxue came out of the room, took a glance, and quietly returned to the bedroom.
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"Xiao Shen, up so early?"
The next morning, Jiang Yingxue had just gotten up when she saw Shen Siyuan standing on the balcony.
Besides him, the three little girls, Dou Dou, Duoduo, and Xiao Yue, were also there, making her pause in surprise.
"Granny Jiang, good morning." Lively Dou Dou was the first to greet her.
"Good morning to you too." Jiang Yingxue smiled and ruffled her little head.
Having lived with these three special beings for a while, Jiang Yingxue was naturally very familiar with them.
But she was more curious about when they arrived, since she hadn't seen them last night.
In fact, Shen Siyuan had brought them into the Ten Thousand Soul Banner in advance for this trip to Si Ming and released them this morning.
Xiao Yue and Duoduo also greeted her in turn.
At this point, Dou Dou added, "I didn't make a sound to disturb your sleep, okay?"
Jiang Yingxue was momentarily stunned by her words, then understood it must have been instructed by Shen Siyuan.
"Of course, you're such a good girl, I woke up on my own."
As she spoke, she glanced at Shen Siyuan, seeing him in a peculiar pose, she realized he was exercising and didn't disturb him, turning to the kitchen to prepare breakfast instead.
Soon, Ruan Xiangqian also got up, leaving only Ruan Hongzhuang still asleep.
"Xiao Shen, good morning, how did you sleep last night?"
Wearing pajamas, Ruan Xiangqian first greeted him.
He also noticed Xiao Yue and the other two, though he was curious about their appearance, he wasn't overly surprised.
He knew they were not ordinary children, especially since Duoduo had once taken her head off in front of them.
"Pretty well." Shen Siyuan replied.
"Sorry about last night, I was just too happy and drank a bit too much, I was actually a bit out of sorts." Ruan Xiangqian said.
"No worries, we're all family." Shen Siyuan stopped his actions and gave him a glance.
Upon hearing this, Ruan Xiangqian immediately grinned.
"Yes, family, family. You continue exercising; I'll go wash up..."
With that, he turned to wash up, not forgetting to wave at the little trio as he went.
Watching him head to the bathroom, Dou Dou curiously asked Duoduo, "Why is he suddenly so happy?"
"How should I know?" Duoduo was engrossed in examining some cute tea pets under the coffee table.
"Totally useless."
Dou Dou muttered, turning her gaze to Xiao Yue.
"Why do you need to know so much when you're just a kid?" Xiao Yue said irritably.
"I just want to be happy too." Dou Dou said.
What she said made so much sense.
"Do you see me happy?" Xiao Yue retorted.
Seeing Sister Xiao Yue's serious face, she shook her head.
"Exactly, I'm not happy either, so how would I know?"
With that, she stopped paying attention to her.
Dou Dou: ...
Sister Xiao Yue's words made perfect sense, yet they were still useless.
So she ran toward the kitchen.
First, she peeked her little head in from the kitchen doorway, looking inside.
As soon as she appeared, Jiang Yingxue noticed her and waved her in with a smile.
"Do you want to help me make breakfast?" Jiang Yingxue asked with a smile.
She quite liked this little one, though a bit rambunctious, she was truly a little bundle of joy, often amusing her when they were in Bin Hai.
"No," Dou Dou answered honestly.
But before she could state her purpose, she heard a ding beside her that caught her attention.
The bread had finished toasting in the toaster; in fact, Jiang Yingxue didn't really cook breakfast. She simply toasted some bread, made some milk, poured out a big bag of oats, and boiled a couple of eggs. A sumptuous breakfast was done without even lighting the gas stove.
"Go take this breakfast to your Potato uncle."
Jiang Yingxue piled the sliced bread on a plate and handed it to Dou Dou.
Dou Dou took the plate and cluelessly left the kitchen.
Wait, what was I coming to the kitchen for again?