in2ebook Chapter 287 The feeling of family
Chapter 287 The feeling of family
"Mom, who's my cousin's girlfriend? It seems like my aunt and uncle are both afraid of her." Ye Lan threw the sunflower seed shells into the trash can and then stuffed the peeled nuts into Lin Xueyao's hand.
Ye Wanying was recording her life on her phone, and the corners of her mouth never left her face.
"Well, my brother doesn't know much either. That girl's family is in business. They own a textile factory that does foreign trade, and their annual income is probably tens of millions."
"Such a small business." Lin Xueyao blinked, her innocent voice revealing no hint of sarcasm.
But that's precisely what makes it funny.
However, it's normal for Lin Xueyao to look down on tens of millions, after all, other people get tens of millions of pocket money.
Your assets are nothing more than my pocket money.
"Of course, no one has a bigger business than yours. Okay, go wash your face. Did you eat roasted sweet potatoes when you went out? You look like a little cat covered in pudding."
Ye Lan then noticed that Lin Xueyao had a dark, slightly yellowish stain on the corner of her mouth, undoubtedly from eating roasted sweet potato.
Lin Xueyao tilted her head up with a blank expression, "Ye Lan, the roasted sweet potato is delicious, I'll eat it again next time."
"Eating too much causes farts, and I like to sleep with the blanket over my head. What, are you trying to suffocate me while I'm asleep?!"
"No, mine smells nice, you can smell it if you don't believe me!"
"I think it's best not to discuss this issue." Ye Lan felt that she was going further and further down the path of perversion, and there was no turning back.
Ms. Zhang Fengxia looked at Lin Xueyao with concern, and only after the other party closed the bathroom door did she speak out what she had been holding back.
"Son, tell me honestly, do Lin Xueyao's parents know about your relationship?"
"You could say I know, or you could say I don't," Ye Lan said calmly, cracking sunflower seeds.
"Why do you say that?" Zhang Fengxia looked bewildered.
"Because when I visited her home, I didn't see her father. There was only her stepmother in the villa, and her stepmother deliberately ignored me and didn't show up."
Ye Lan calmly recounted the situation, but Zhang Fengxia was already getting angry.
"Does her stepmother even know any manners? Even if she looks down on you, she can't just not show up. Isn't she afraid of being gossiped about behind her back?"
"On the contrary, she knew I would leave on my own, so she deliberately didn't show up. That way, she could say that I was impolite, left without seeing the master, and disrespected the Lin family, and put all the blame on me."
After hearing this, the two elders frowned. No wonder they could make so much money and become wealthy; ordinary people would never even think of such things.
"Then you can take the initiative to find her. Once you find her in person, she won't be able to pretend she didn't see you."
"Mom, it's not as simple as you think. There are more than a dozen servants in this house. I can't even go upstairs. How am I supposed to find them?"
Ye Lan tossed away the sunflower seed shells in her hand. "Anyway, you don't need to worry about this matter. Since her father and stepmother don't care about her, then please, you two, take a closer look and spend more time taking care of her so that she can experience the feeling of family affection."
"You don't even need to tell me that. Even my own daughter doesn't get this kind of treatment," Ms. Zhang Fengxia confidently assured, patting her chest.
“I can testify to this, because I was the one who brought up the bag of New Year’s goods.”
Ye Wanying spread out her right palm, looking aggrieved. There was a noticeable red mark on the web of her hand, which was caused by a heavy object.
It's not a big problem; it will disappear in a while.
Ye Lan frowned and began to lecture:
"Mom, I have to say something to you. I know you mean well and don't want Lin Xueyao to get hurt or tired, but you can't prevent her from doing anything."
“Doing this will only make her feel like an outsider, like you're just being polite to her. She's very sensitive and prone to overthinking, so I hope you'll let her do some things in the future so she can fully integrate into our family.”
“Take this bag of New Year’s goods for example. It’s very heavy for one person to carry. If you divide it in half, one half for Xueyao and one half for your younger sister, it will not only be easier, but you can also let Xueyao participate.”
"When she's empty-handed and just watches you two work hard, do you think she feels happy or sad?"
After carefully considering what Ye Lan said, Zhang Fengxia felt that it made sense, so she nodded silently. Suddenly, she thought of something and spoke again.
"By the way, when we were shopping today, someone said there would be a fireworks display by the river tonight. You can take Xueyao there to see it."
"This is a good activity."
Ye Lan stroked her chin, thinking that Lin Xueyao had never eaten a family reunion dinner since she was a child, and probably was also unfamiliar with fireworks and firecrackers.
Moreover, the moment fireworks burst open, they are dazzling and colorful, and no girl in the world can resist their charm.
As the internet says, places with flowers are romantic, and fireworks are also flowers, making them perfect for couples to meet.
In the bathroom, Lin Xueyao's profile was pressed against the cold frosted glass door. As she listened to Ye Lan's words, the corners of her mouth subtly turned up, and a smile, like a flower blooming in spring, slowly spread across her face.
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In the afternoon, Ye Lan first completed her live-streaming task, then had dinner, and only after it was completely dark did she take Lin Xueyao to buy fireworks.
You have to wait until dark to set off fireworks and firecrackers; you won't feel anything if you do it during the day.
As the year draws to a close, shops of all sizes have purchased a batch of fireworks and firecrackers, which are piled up inside the shops, creating a festive and lively atmosphere.
Of course, a sign prohibiting open flames was also put up, since if these things were ignited, their destructive power would be no less than that of a bomb.
Ye Lan still remembers when she was a child, she bought those Black Widow snap pops. They exploded with a loud bang, and all the motion-activated lights in the whole neighborhood turned on. It sounded like someone's mother was talking, but she couldn't hear clearly.
Exploding cow dung, exploding dog bowls, exploding stinking ditches...
Although we were poor when I was a child, I was easily satisfied. A bag of spicy strips or a box of firecrackers could make me happy for a long time.
Ye Lan's gaze wandered among the firecrackers on the stall, examining them one by one, but she found that the firecrackers in front of her were too powerful and not suitable for a girl.
Moreover, as Ye Lan grew older, she developed some fear of these things. After all, what if there was a substandard firecracker that exploded before it was even thrown?
He didn't want to get hurt during the Chinese New Year.
Firecrackers are inherently two-sided. If you want to play with them, you have to be prepared to get hurt. Even if there's nothing wrong with the firecrackers themselves, you can still get injured if you mishandle them.
For example, those naughty kids who throw firecrackers down the drain.
So all we can do is try our best to avoid these dangers.
After thinking for a moment, Ye Lan finally chose the fairy wand, the rocket, and the golden cudgel.
Compared to firecrackers, these fireworks are much less dangerous and easier to control, making them perfect for novice players like Lin Xueyao who are trying them for the first time.
Evening, by the river.
A biting wind howled, the air was thick with the smell of sulfur and gunpowder, and the crackling of firecrackers filled the air, creating a lively scene.