Heap of red packets
1Her grandson was committed and had a girlfriend. She didn't think it was good if Nei Mianmian continued liking her grandson.
Thus, the Old Madam had said this in a roundabout way. Now that Xi Ting had someone in his life, she should avoid suspicion.
Nei Mianmian was clever and naturally understood her meaning. Her expression changed several times after hearing this.
Old Madam had persuaded her with good intentions. But to Nei Mianmian, her words stung. She couldn't listen to a single word.
She didn't think the Old Madam was doing for her good. On the contrary, she felt like the Old Madam was too biased.
They all knew that she had grown up with Xi Ting and had all thought she would marry him in the future.
Everyone thought they would be the best match. So why should she back off now? Just because Xi Ting had someone else in his heart?
But Mother Xi had said herself that break up was possible. Nothing was eternal. Furthermore, she didn't think Xi Ting and Qin Yan's relationship would last long.
They were from two different worlds, so how many common topics could they possibly share? Even if their relationship was good now, it was just a momentary sense of freshness. How many days could it last after this freshness?
Thus, she would not back off. She could wait. She believed that they would breakup in a year at most. But it was only a year, so she could afford to wait.
"Grandma Xi, I understand," Nei Mianmian appeared obedient and sensible on the surface, even though her mind was thinking the opposite. "I understand what you mean. Don't worry, Ah Ting is already in love with Qin Yan. I'll know my limits and won't bother him and Yan Yan."
Old Madam glanced at Nei Mianmian and could see through her in one glance. She sighed before nodding, "Let's go back!"
*
Just as Old Madam and Nei Mianmian returned back to the living room, they saw Xi Jung and little bun enter the house.
"Xiaobao!" A huge smile crept on Old Madam's face as soon as she saw her great grandson.
"Great-grandmother!" The little guy was equally happy seeing the Old Lady. He ran towards the old lady and hugged her leg. Old Lady Xi patted on his head gently.
Xi Jung entered the house helplessly, "Grandma, I am also here. But you blatantly ignored me in front of this little devil." Xi Jung pretended to be sad.
"You brat! You are so shameless! Competing with my great grandson for attention!" Old Lady Xi smacked Xi Jung's head.
"And what's with calling my Xiaobao little devil! Are you itching for a beating?" Old Lady Xi glared at Xi Jung.
Xi Jung raised his hands in resignation, "Okay, sorry sorry! Your great grandson is the best!"
Nei Mianmian's face fell more seeing the little guy. She hated him for being Xi Ting's son. But she couldn't show it in front of the family as this little guy was the little prince of Xi Family.
"Xiaobao," Nei Mianmian called out to the little bun gently.
The little guy looked at Nei Mianmian and frowned. He also didn't like this aunty. His little face fell.
Just as Nei Mianmian bent down to hug the little guy, the little guy ran past her, "Sister Yan!"
He ran straight into Qin Yan's arms.
Qin Yan picked him up, "Darling!" She then kissed the little guy on cheek.
Mother Xi was very disappointed at the scene which she saw. Her beloved grandson noticed Qin Yan first instead of her. She was upset at seeing the close bond between the her grandson and this woman.
On the other side, Nei Mianmian's teeth clenched in hatred. This woman had the little guy in her grasp. She was not simple. However, since she was not prepared for this, Nei Mianmian refused to make a move. She left the mansion quietly.
*
Since it was the new year, Xi Xiaobao got a lot of red packets. Every adult in the family gave him a red packet.
Xi Xiaobao opened these red envelopes and said happily, "Wow, the New Year's money received this year has already reached 100,000 RMB. Hehe."
Even with the warning from Xi Ting, the adults loved Xi Xiaobao very much. Normally, they didn't know how to express it, so now, they showed their love through the red packet.
Every single one of them gave a few thousands or more. With all these added up, the money surpassed 100,000 easily.
Old Master Xi sneaked to the little bun's room, "Bao Bao, can I come in?"
"Yes, Great-grandfather!" The little guy ran over to open the door for Old Master Xi, "Great-grandfather, please come in!"
The old master then took out a red packet and handed it over to the little bun.
Xi Xiaobao held the red packet in her hand and asked in puzzlement, "Great-grandfather, haven't you already given me a red packet?"
"Shh!" Old Master Xi reached out a finger to stop Xi Xiaobao from speaking. Then, he said very carefully, "This is the extra red packet that I gave you behind Ah Ting's back. Don't let your father find out about this, okay?"
The little guy's eyes lit up, and he immediately nodded in agreement. "Okay!"
Old Master looked at the red packets that filled the bed and said with a smile, "Then you continue counting the red packets. Great-grandfather will be leaving," Old Master Xi left quietly and even closed the door carefully.
The little guy immediately opened the red packet and saw dozens of hundreds inside. He immediately poured them out and counted.
"One, two… ten, one, two… ten…"
Before he could finish counting, there was another knock on the door.
The little bun ran over and opened the door. When he saw Old lady Xi standing outside, he immediately called out in confusion, "Great-grandmother!"
"Bao Bao, good boy!" Old Lady Xi gently stroked his hair, then stuck her head in and called out, "Bao Bao, can great-grandmother come in?"
"Of course!" The little bun welcomed Old Lady Xi into his room.
Old Lady Xi walked in and then closed the door, being very mysterious. The little guy then saw Old Lady Xi take out a red packet as well. "Come, Great-grandmother will give you another red packet. Don't let your father find out, understand?"
"Yes, we understand. Thank you, Great-grandmother!" The little bun took the red packet and looked very happy.
After Old Lady Xi handed out the red packet, she saw that the bed was covered with red packets and said, "Then you continue to count the red packets. Great-grandmother has something to do, so she will go out first."
After she left, the little guy jumped up happily and said, "Ah, there's another red packet!"
However, before he could finish counting the red packets, another group of adults came knocking on the door and secretly gave him red packets.
Xi Jung came to the little guy's room and was discovered by Xi Ting.
Xi Ting and Qin Yan walked into Xi Xiaobao's room. They noticed that his bed was already filled with red packets. There were a few red packets that were too bulky. It was obvious that there was something fishy going on.
Xi Ting signalled at Qin Yan after which she smiled at the little guy, "Darling, tell Daddy. Other than accepting your uncle's extra red packet, who else gave you extra red packets? Don't worry. Daddy won't take back your red packets. Daddy just wants to know."
When Xi Xiaobao heard this, he knew that he might not be able to keep these red packets. His father wouldn't let him keep too much money. After all, he was still young and would not be able to use the money wisely.
The little guy sighed softly. Then, he picked out the thick red packets from the pile of red packets and said honestly, "Uncle was the last one. Unfortunately, you guys caught him. This is the red packet that everyone gave me."
Speaking of little uncle, Xi Ting glanced at Xi Jung with his eyes. He did not agree with his brother's actions.
Xi Jung felt a chill run down his spine seeing his brother's glare. He did not think that everyone in his family would have the same thought. But they were all exposed because of him. He knew that his brother would take the red packets away. He had really let his nephew down.
Xi Ting raised his eyebrows at his son and asked, "So many red packets. Son, are you willing to part with them?"
The little bun wiped his little face and shook his head, "I'm not willing! But if daddy has found out, what can I do?"
Qin Yan then sighed and asked, "Baby, do you feel wronged and sad?"
Xi Xiaobao nodded honestly and said, "Yes, I'm a little sad and unwilling." After all, his red packets were being taken away.
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