He Yongmei's hand remained in the air for about a dozen seconds.
It wasn't long, but it was enough to make her feel awkward. The smile on her face slowly stiffened.
Seeing that, Lin Xiaoxiao quickly reminded: "Dabao, stop standing around, why aren't you thanking Grandma?"
Although Dabao didn't say anything, his little face was filled with unwillingness. However, he would still listen to Lin Xiaoxiao's words. Reaching out his hand, he received the so-called 'greeting gift' from He Yongmei, and said: "Thank you!"
He Yongmei then started to laugh again. Then, she pulled Lin Xiaoxue over and said to Dabao once again, "Dabao, this is your little aunt."
A hint of vigilance quickly surfaced in the Dabao's two large eyes. He hid behind Mama again. Under Lin Xiaoxiao's gentle reminder, the little guy finally opened his mouth and called out, "Hello, little aunt!"
Although Lin Xiaoxue was not as attentive as her Mama He Yongmei, but he still bit his lips and laughed.
On the dining table, He Yongmei was constantly asking and caring for Lin Xiaoxiao, as well as giving food to her and the Dabao. Lin Xufeng also asked about Lin Xiaoxiao's condition during these few years.
Lin Xiaoxiao explained each and every one of them.
This large family seemed to be enjoying themselves and was very warm and touching.
But Lin Xiaoxiao still felt that something was amiss.
She truly understood her stepmother and younger sister, and these two had always hated her to the core. But now … Looking at He Yongmei's sincere smile, could it be that she was worrying too much?
Halfway through eating, He Yongmei asked, "Xiao Xiao, now that you have returned to your country, where are you staying?"
"Temporarily staying at Ye Qingchen's place."
"Ye Qingchen?" He Yongmei repeated herself and suddenly realised, "Oh, you're talking about that little leaf girl. Sigh, I heard that she already has a boyfriend, and their relationship isn't bad. Xiao Xiao, this is what stepmother is going to say to you. Since you've already returned home, you might as well move home. It's not a good idea to stay with your friends. "
"…"
Her stepmother, who had wanted to kick her out of the family, had unexpectedly asked her to return home.
For a split-second, Lin Xiaoxiao really thought that He Yongmei had changed for the better, and it was because he worried too much.
"stepmother, that's not good, right?" As Lin Xiaoxiao said that, his gentle and kind gaze stopped at Dabao Lin. Last night, the little guy had begged her to have a home of his own. It could be seen that even he didn't like the feeling of living under someone else's roof.
He Yongmei sighed, and swiped her finger in the air.
"What's wrong with that?" Besides, it's your home. If I let you and your mother drift about outside, forget about your father disagreeing, I won't even permit him to do so. "
"This …" Lin Xiaoxiao was in a difficult position.
She raised her eyes and saw her father Lin Xufeng's kind and sincere eyes. Father missed her, she knew. But, was He Yongmei really sincere?
"Child, your stepmother is right. "You are not married yet. It is impossible for you to live outside." Lin Xufeng finally spoke.
In fact, in this private room, Lin Xufeng was the only one who sincerely hoped that his daughter would come back. It went without saying that the others all had their own motives.
"Sigh, it's decided. I'll have the driver pick you up later. " He Yongmei seemed to be extremely anxious, and she was also very worried that Lin Xiaoxiao would refuse once again. She had helped her take control of the situation.
On the table, Lin Xiaoxiao was taking care of Dabao's meals, so he didn't have much time to eat anything. She didn't notice that the other mother and daughter were secretly looking at the envoy.
In the end, Lin Xiaoxue could not resist He Yongmei. He stood up, raised his red wine cup and toasted to his elder sister Lin Xiaoxiao.
"Sis, let me toast you." Lin Xiaoxue's voice was quick, and his face did not show any expression of seriousness. Here's to you... "Return triumphantly!" As he finished his sentence, he raised his head and drank a glass of red wine.
"…"
Lin Xiaoxiao was a little confused.
What do you mean by triumphant return? This word is used for...
"Hehe, Xiao Xiao." You know your little sister, too. I've never liked reading since I was young, so I often use random idioms. Don't mind her too much. " He Yongmei came out to smooth things over, then urged her, "Come, come, eat, eat …"
The meal ended at almost one o'clock.
He Yongmei was still reluctant to part with her, she tugged on Lin Xiaoxiao's hand and said something to her. Dabao followed Lin Xufeng to the washroom.
The little guy's movements were fast. He had already solved the problem and ran out to the main hall to wait.
The news on the wall caught his attention, and he lifted his little neck and stood on tiptoe. However, he was too short to see what was inside. He could only hear someone talking. It sounded like he was interviewing a big shot.
The little guy tiptoed and backed away.
One step, two steps, three steps …
"Ouch!"
Suddenly, a woman's scream came from behind him.
The little guy turned around. Just as he was about to apologize, he heard the sharp voice of the woman.
"Kid, why are you so rude and rash? Where did your master go?" Jin Yue said as she rubbed the tip of her foot that had been stepped on, and a few sentences piled up between her eyebrows. Why are the current kid so uncultured! "
Dabao knew he was wrong, but he really didn't like people calling him kid.
As a result, the little guy, who was like an adult, stuck his hands into his waist, and imitated Jin Yue's arrogant tone, as she also started to recite.
"Then whose bad woman are you?" With such a loud voice, and you're saying that the other kid s, do you even have any manners?! "
Since when was Jin Yue reprimanded like this? The other was still a wet behind the ears child.
She was so angry that her eyebrows immediately stood straight, and she started cursing, "Which family are you a bastard from? Where are your parents? If they don't properly discipline you, I'll do it for them. "
Xu Jiaming watched from the side and immediately stopped her, "Alright, alright, I'm only a child, why are you being so calculative with a child?"
"Exactly. This uncle is right, I am a child, it is normal for me to be impolite. But you, you are such a big person, speaking so vulgarly, how can you be like a child from a good family. "
Dabao Lin was not afraid of causing trouble. Even though others were small, his pride was strong to the point of death.
Hearing this, Jin Yue's face became even more green and white.
"You uneducated child, which family are you from!"
In comparison to Jin Yue's viciousness, Lin Dabao was rather calm. He tilted his head, trying to figure out how to answer the question.