TECSBRO-(48)
Qi Sui frowned. His parents were busy entertaining guests at home; how could someone else be opening their door?
The two little ones also put down what they were holding and cautiously approached the door.
Qi Sui also opened the surveillance feed on his phone.
But by this time, the door was already open.
The mechanical announcement of successful authentication came from the lock outside.
Qi Sui was stunned. Could it really be his parents??
The next moment, the door swung open.
A seemingly ordinary middle-aged man appeared, holding a well-preserved beautiful woman.
The air froze for a moment.
People inside the house were looking outside, and those at the doorstep were looking inside.
When the Qi couple pushed open the door, they were greeted by such a scene.
Several people were sitting in the hall, all making dumplings together.
Their somewhat irresponsible son was still playing with a little boy, pinching dolls.
And the celebrity from the entertainment industry, the actor who had recently been helped by Qi Dad to dispel a hot search, was sitting across from his son.
It looked like a big family gathering.
The two little ones recognized Qi's parents and felt awkward on the spot.
Father Qi looked at their actions somewhat speechlessly and said, "What, are you planning to arrest us?"
Then he looked at his son, his gaze complicated. There seemed to be a lot he wanted to say, but he didn't know how to start.
They were usually too busy to bother about this son, but having someone accompany him during the New Year was a good thing.
However, how did his sexual orientation change like this?
Qi Mom wasn't as conflicted; she walked briskly over.
Qi Sui was about to stand up and call for his mom when he saw his mom approaching without any reservations. She affectionately grabbed Lu Xu's hands, covered in dumpling dough, and carefully examined Lu Xu's face.
"Oh, Xiao Lu is much cuter than in the photos."
Lu Xu hadn't figured out the situation yet. This auntie seemed to be Qi Sui's mom, but he didn't recognize her. He could only obediently let Qi Sui's mom pinch and inspect him like a doll.
Qi Sui was about to pull his mom aside, telling her not to startle Lu Xu. However, he saw his mom dodge a bit with a slight frown and say, "You rascal, don't dirty your mom's new clothes with your hands."
Qi Sui: ...
Looking at it, it seemed like Lu Xu's hands and clothes were more covered in flour.
Was it necessary to be so biased?
"Mom, how do you know Xiao Lu?" Qi Sui asked, revealing the crucial piece of information that everyone in the room was curious about.
Qi Sui's mom gave him a glance and said, "You don't even know what your mom does, do you?"
Qi Sui, in his reincarnated state, did indeed forget.
His mom was a renowned designer.
It wasn't surprising that she might know Lu Xu, a slightly famous child model, considering the numerous fashion creations she appreciated every day.
At this moment, Qi Sui's dad walked over, looking somewhat dissatisfied. "What's going on? Did you really get married?"
In Qi Sui's dad's eyes, it was entirely normal for a film emperor from the entertainment industry to want to marry into a wealthy family. Moreover, these two kids by the table might very well be their illegitimate children.
However, how two men could have kids, he wasn't clear about. When his son insisted on adopting from the welfare institution, he felt that something was off.
Sure enough, there was a secret.
Qi Sui was directly dumbfounded by the question. "What marriage? I don't even have time to find a girlfriend while taking care of the kids."
Qi Dad stared at him. "When did I teach you to act dumb? Why is Xue Ying here? Can't you count?"
Xue Ying, who was called out, was already socially anxious and quickly lowered his head, deftly wrapping dumplings. He appeared quite demure.
Qi Sui's mom only noticed the young man now.
She had seen quite a few movies featuring Xue Ying and was quite interested in this clothes hanger.
However, was her son just taking advantage of this good catch without taking responsibility?
Qi Sui, innocent and somewhat bewildered, said, "What does me hanging out with my good buddy have to do with me getting married?"
"You brat, now you won't admit it, huh? " he even posted on Weibo to acknowledge your relationship. You're still lying here?" Qi Sui's dad was furious, veins bulging.
After handling the trending topic before, he had been paying attention to this person. He noticed that the other party even clarified their relationship. Moreover, his son didn't tell him the truth, only asking him to retract the trending topic.
As a devoted husband, Qi Sui's dad was very dissatisfied with this irresponsible matter. Even though he still hoped his son would find someone at least of a different gender.
Qi Sui's mom quickly pulled him back and started educating their son, "My dear, we haven't asked much of you all along. If you genuinely love each other, just admit it openly. We, as parents, can handle anything. Do you understand?"
The Qi family parents maintained a serious demeanor, leaving Qi Sui even more perplexed. Was it such a serious matter for him to bring a friend along for a vacation?
Did their family lack that much money?
Qi Sui, bewildered, said, "I understand the reasoning, but why are you talking like this when I'm out with a friend?"
Despite not fully understanding the situation, and feeling that Qi Sui and Xue Ying had been good to him, Lu Xu blinked and sweetly helped explain for Qi Sui, "No, sister, brother Qi Sui treats all of us so well."
Hearing this, Rong Que, still a bit confused, glanced at the sudden change in the expressions of Qi's parents. He quickly tried to pull Lulu away, saying, "Xiao Lu, let's go upstairs and change into some clean clothes."
On the other hand, Qi's mom suddenly revealed an extremely joyful smile. After all, hearing a child calling her sister, even considering their son being called "brother," was a delightful thing.
She patted Xiao Lu's head, "Oh dear, according to generations, Xiao Lu should call me grandma."
Seeing that Qi's mom liked Lu Xu, Rong Que finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Lu Xu's face showed a surprised expression. In his impression, a grandma should have wrinkles and white hair. He hesitated, scrunching his eyebrows, as the term "grandma" was difficult for him to say.
Observing the child struggling with the term, Qi Sui's mom became even more delighted with him. Suddenly, even Qi Sui, her son, seemed pleasing to her eyes.
Unexpectedly, her son might not be obedient, but he had found her a very well-behaved grandson.
Qi Sui's dad, seeing how lively and cute Lu Xu was and not appearing to be distressed, just snorted and didn't bother to argue with Qi Sui anymore.
Qi's father walked up to Lu Xu, crouched down, and revealed a kind smile, "Little friend, call me grandpa."
Without hesitation, Lu Xu turned his head and sweetly called out, "Grandpa." The tone was so affectionate.
Qi's mother, upon hearing this, became even more joyous.
Unable to call her grandma, Lu Xu could unabashedly call her husband grandpa.
Is there anything more satisfying than this?
Qi's father suddenly realized that something was wrong. He reflected on whether he looked too old.
They finally stopped dwelling on whether Xue Ying was Qi Sui's lover or not. They had even tacitly accepted it.
Qi's mom chatted with Xue Ying for a while and liked him very much. Many people she knew in the entertainment industry were not genuine, often being sophisticated and worldly-wise.
However, Xue Ying seemed visibly simple and honest.
Despite bearing the title of "Asia's Sexiest Man," his appearance still exuded simplicity.
Moreover, his well-built physique was perfect for trying on clothes.
She even encouraged Qi Sui to bring Xue Ying to their house more often. Many of her design drafts were still waiting for a suitable model.
But Lu Xu and Rong Que, these two adorable children, were explained by Qi Sui as being seen by the movie star being bullied in the yard and, out of compassion, he decided to adopt them.
Qi Sui, being busy, took them in to look after them together.
Qi Sui's mom liked the two children very much. Rong Que seemed precocious and sensible, while Lu Xu was as cute as a little angel.
Moreover, with their unique appearance, there was no second one like them in the world.
Qi Sui's parents joined in to make dumplings and chat. The dumpling wrappers were quickly used up, so Rong Que took Lu Xu upstairs to change their dirty clothes.
The housekeepers started cooking the dumplings and other seafood and vegetables they had bought during the day. They prepared a table full of delicious dishes.
Qi Sui's parents happened to catch the New Year's Eve dinner. They had finished their work early this year, intending to go on vacation. They didn't expect to run into Qi Sui who was also on vacation.
Qi Sui came here, and his parents knew about it, but they didn't expect that the housekeeper, unaware that the two parties hadn't coordinated their plans, thought they came together. Thus, they were assigned to the same room without informing Qi Sui.
Due to this accidental mix-up, the family unexpectedly had a lively New Year's celebration together.
At dinner time, the housekeepers purposely chose a Chinese-style round table. There were various dishes on the rotating tray, along with dumplings of various shapes made by Lu Xu, although most of them had already been eaten.
Children's heartfelt gestures are always appreciated. There was a plate of normally wrapped dumplings in front of each person at the full round table. The table was just perfect for accommodating everyone.
This was Lu Xu's first time experiencing such a lively New Year. In the past, he had only watched others celebrate the New Year like this in the welfare home.
However, he felt a bit disappointed when he saw that his dumplings were leaking.
Qi Sui's mom immediately felt sorry for him. She quickly comforted him, even faster than Rong Que, saying, "It's because Lu Xu's heartfelt wishes are too full; the dumpling skin can't contain them."
Lu Xu became happy again and sweetly said, "Thank you, sister."
Qi Sui's mom couldn't help but praise Lu Xu, saying he was even cuter than Qi Sui when he was a child.
Qi Sui, unexpectedly singled out, felt speechless. In a fit of anger, he took an extra bite of the meat.
There were fruit juices in front of the children, and the adults who could drink had a bit of beer. When the clock struck twelve, the sound of fireworks outside echoed.
Everyone could see the splendid fireworks through the window. They all stood up, clinked glasses, and celebrated together.
Lu Xu had just taken a sip of fruit juice. Seeing everyone standing up, he followed suit. However, he and Rong Que were too short. When they stood up, only their heads remained visible above the table, with Lu Xu still holding his cup.
Qi Sui used his free hand to capture this heartwarming moment.
In reality, it had been many years since he had celebrated the New Year with his family.
After a satisfying meal, they watched some TV together, and no one seemed in a hurry to return to their rooms for sleep. How many moments in a year could be spent like this, where they didn't discuss any unpleasant matters and simply sat together enjoying each other's company?
A few adults were a bit tipsy, and Lu Xu, looking at their silly expressions, joined in with a silly laugh. However, his eyelids became too heavy to keep open.
So, in the midst of laughter, he closed his eyes.
Qi Sui carried the children back to their rooms, and Rong Que also followed to help Lu Xu change and get ready for bed.
The next day, Lu Xu enjoyed a lazy morning and woke up nearly at eleven. He found a photo of the New Year's Eve dinner sent by Qi Sui on his phone, along with the workbook that Rong Que had someone buy.
Rong Que smiled, "Let's start on your homework, alright?"
Since their visit to the zoo, Teacher Li had emphasized the importance of doing homework. Rong Que no longer believed Lu Xu when he claimed he could write on his own, disliking the ghost stories about being spied on. So, every time, Rong Que supervised him until he finished. It proved effective; at least Lu Xu's reading speed had improved significantly.
With a troubled expression, Lu Xu completed his assignment about the New Year's Eve dinner before finally being allowed to go and play on the beach.
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