Back to 1984: Let's Work Hard Together to Raise The Kids!-Chapter 265: Confession at the Airport

Chen Xinyue quickly looked at Chen Xinyi, "Cousin, you’ll be in your senior year next semester, right? Do you have any plans for university?"

Xu Xinyi affectionately hooked Chen Xinyue’s arm and shyly nodded, "I want to study in the provincial capital."

"Provincial capital? Not considering Guangdong Province or coming to the capital to find me?"

This answer somewhat surprised Chen Xinyue.

Xu Xinyi explained, "Mom, Dad, and Grandpa all say that the older siblings who left the province haven’t come back, only the second brother came back to develop here. It’s too risky, they don’t want me to go too far, and I can’t bear to be away from them.

Studying in the provincial capital is good; I can come home every week if I miss it. Isn’t that nice?"

Several adults nodded in approval.

Chen Xinyue patted her head, grinning, "With a sweetheart like you by their side, I can be at ease."

Everyone: "..."

During dinner, Xiao Jinlin was once again pulled aside by Chen Wenjun for drinks, and with Xu Dahai helping, he couldn’t escape.

Fortunately, Xu Jian and Xu Kang, in their twenties and still single, became targets for the elders, sharing the burden off Xiao Jinlin a bit.

As expected, Xiao Jinlin ended up drunk again.

Chen Xinyue, familiar with the routine by now, had Chen Ruiyu and his brother carry him upstairs, then stayed behind to help take off his coat and shoes, and covered him with a blanket.

She tucked him in only to have her hand caught and pulled into an embrace.

Chen Xinyue stumbled, landing on the edge of the bed, angrily leaning in close to the excessively handsome face, "I’m warning you, don’t think being drunk lets you take advantage of me, let go now!"

Xiao Jinlin hugged her tighter and turned over.

Chen Xinyue fell onto him, seething as she hissed, "Xiao Jinlin! If you don’t let go, I’ll bite you!"

The other remained motionless. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Chen Xinyue, furious, looked at the broad shoulders in front of her, realizing there was no place to bite. Besides, she wasn’t an actual dog, so she gave up!

Forget it!

Xiao Jinlin, with his back to her, slightly smiled, not breathing evenly until almost half an hour later.

Chen Xinyue tried to slowly withdraw her hand, but the moment she did, he became alert, like a child guarding candy, holding her even tighter. She was speechless and gave up struggling.

Because she didn’t go downstairs for a long time...

Lin Ying felt more certain that Xiao Jinlin was Chen Xinyue’s boyfriend, looking disdainfully at her two sons, "You’re not even as useful as your sister!"

Xu Kang and Xu Jian: "????"

Before they could protest, Lin Ying switched the topic to the relocation issue, "Dad, Dahai and I have discussed it. We don’t want the relocated house in Shanglin Village, it’s up to you whether to put it under your name or give it to little sister and Wenjun, we’re okay either way."

Lin Qin was displeased, "Sis, what are you saying! I haven’t been eyeing Dad’s house."

"What nonsense!" Lin Ying frowned, "What I mean is, you guys have helped our family a lot, the kids grew up in your home, even Dad is cared for by you. Although Dad helped you a lot, it’s because he wanted to, and even if he didn’t, you would still take care of him.

We’re sisters, I’m the elder, but when it comes to being filial, I’m not as good as you. That house has been passed down through generations; I have no face to ask for it, you understand!"

"What you’re saying... It’s not like you did it on purpose..." Lin Qin wanted to say more.

Lin Ying interrupted directly, "I don’t care, I’m just leaving it here: Dad’s things will all go to you later."

Xu Jian and Xu Kang nodded in agreement.

Lin Qin waved her hand, "We’ll see later, Dad can give it to whoever he wants."

Lin Yi saw that neither of his daughters wanted his house and was a bit upset, "What, is my house a hot potato? Fine if you don’t want it, I’ll give it to the kids!"

The sisters had no words.

And so the matter was dropped.

When Chen Xinyue came downstairs again, she found everyone had dispersed, gathering around the TV, chatting and snacking on seeds.

She quickly talked about going back to the capital on the fourth day after the new year.

Lin Qin frowned slightly, "Why so soon? Can’t you stay a few more days?"

Chen Xinyue shook her head repeatedly, "Mom, I can’t handle the living deity upstairs. I’ll take him back to the capital first, and I also need to check on the new house to buy some furniture. It’s convenient to move in directly when the weather warms up."

Lin Ying, knowing that Lin Qin bought houses in the capital for the kids, was amused, "See, I told you not to buy houses, but you insisted. Now with a house, the kids are even less likely to come back."

Everyone instinctively thought of Xiao Jinlin.

Lin Qin quickly pulled Chen Xinyue to sit down and asked seriously, "Tell me, what’s the Xiao family’s situation, are they really that powerful?"

Chen Xinyue nodded vigorously, "Mom, weren’t you roommates with Aunt He? The He family’s situation is the same as the Xiao family’s. Even the company employees only have a vague idea, no one dares to inquire about specifics. Do you think they’re powerful?"

Lin Qin’s expression changed at the words, earnestly advising, "Girl, their status is too high for us to reach; maybe consider a change?"

Chen Xinyue was amused yet exasperated, "Mom, what are you talking about! There’s nothing between me and Xiao Jinlin, we’re just boss and employee. If it weren’t for the chance discovery you’re my mom, he wouldn’t have come back with me. I promise."

None of the adults believed her, watching her as if she was clueless.

Lin Qin suddenly felt a headache, "You’re so sharp on others’ matters, but when it comes to your own, you’re a mess. I don’t care, you need a clear understanding. Don’t fall in too deep and end up hurting both yourself and others, understand?"

Chen Xinyue nodded solemnly.

Lin Qin did not press the matter further.

On the fourth day.

Early in the morning, Chen Wenjun drove them to the airport.

With Lin Qin’s reminder, Chen Xinyue was particularly careful this time, maintaining a certain distance from Xiao Jinlin, even being more distant in attitude.

This behavior reassured Chen Wenjun, but left Xiao Jinlin frustrated.

He turned to look at the scenery outside the window, saying nothing.

At the airport, after checking in their luggage, Chen Xinyue turned to leave, but was grabbed by Xiao Jinlin, "I think we need to talk."

Chen Xinyue looked at the bustling airport, quickly breaking free, "Mr. Xiao, what do we have to talk about?"

"I like you."

Xiao Jinlin’s sudden confession left Chen Xinyue at a loss, "What? Are you feverish?"

Xiao Jinlin laughed angrily, arrogantly pulling her to a quiet corner to talk.

"I said, I like you, now did you hear that clearly?"

He stared intently into Chen Xinyue’s eyes.

Chen Xinyue’s heart skipped a beat, quickly looking away, "Xiao Jinlin, stop joking. I’m your secretary, we’re just boss and employee. Plus, I swore to my teacher that I wouldn’t follow in my senior’s footsteps and embarrass her, so... I refuse."