Back to 1984: Let's Work Hard Together to Raise The Kids!-Chapter 273: Mom and Dad Are Coming

Chen Ruiyu only took Chen Xinyue’s words as teasing and felt a headache, "It’s just that this loyalty is a bit costly. Fortunately, I’ve made some money this year, and as for my cousin, there’s no need to mention it; he’s financially strong. Zhiyang is in charge of finding connections and contacting businesses. Now that the company is set up, we definitely can’t just treat it as a pastime."

Chen Xinyue nodded repeatedly, mumbling softly, "You guys don’t tell me about such big things, does that mean you don’t consider me a friend?"

Chen Ruiyu shook his head with a laugh, "What are you talking about! Lingxue did say you’re her best friend. But ever since she found out Zhang Jingxuan threatened you, she’s been feeling guilty and worried that her affairs might implicate you again. Also, she was quite stubborn this time, naturally, she didn’t want to drag you into it. She asked us to keep it from you, and since we agreed, we couldn’t go back on our word.

If things hadn’t settled down now, I wouldn’t be telling you either. By the way, how are things on your side? Is work going well?"

Chen Xinyue nodded, a bit embarrassed, and said, "Brother, Xiao Jinlin confessed to me, and I agreed."

Chen Ruiyu raised his eyebrows sharply, amused, "I knew it! That boy seemed off when he came to our house during the Spring Festival. He indeed had ulterior motives!"

"You knew?" Now it was Chen Xinyue’s turn to be shocked.

Chen Ruiyu’s mouth twitched hard, "Silly girl, anyone with a discerning eye could see he was up to something with you. How could someone as smart as you not notice?"

Chen Xinyue pouted, feeling wronged, "When we first met, he really had a ’keep out’ vibe, and at work, it was just a superior-subordinate relationship. Even when we got familiar, it wasn’t to that level. During the Spring Festival, he said he was coming to talk business with mom. How could I be so delusional to suspect he liked me!"

Chen Ruiyu quickly surrendered, "Okay, okay, you had your reasons, my mistake, alright? When do you plan to tell mom, dad, and grandpa?"

Based on what he knew, Chen Xinyue definitely hadn’t informed the family yet.

"Tell them later?" Chen Xinyue asked tentatively.

Chen Ruiyu was speechless, "I think you should wait until the National Day, tell them a few days in advance, and maybe they’ll come for a seven-day tour around your place."

Chen Xinyue thought it was very possible.

After hanging up the phone, she immediately went next door to find Xiao Jinlin and told him the situation.

Xiao Jinlin was particularly attentive to his future in-laws and immediately asked Tang Ming to find people to fill in anything missing at Chen Xinyue’s home, preparing for Lin Qin and her group’s arrival.

A week before the National Day holiday, Chen Xinyue finally informed her family of her relationship with Xiao Jinlin.

Less than two days later, Lin Qin and Chen Wenjun had already boarded a plane to the capital with Lin Yi.

The three didn’t even give a heads-up, calling Chen Xinyue only after they landed at the airport.

Chen Xinyue quickly sent a message to Xiao Jinlin.

Xiao Jinlin, who was in a meeting, immediately asked Old Fang to go to the airport to pick them up.

He wrapped up the meeting as quickly as possible and hurried back with Chen Xinyue.

Both wore grave expressions, leaving uninformed employees thinking something major had happened, too scared to breathe loudly.

"Honestly, my parents should’ve at least called before coming. What are they up to?" Chen Xinyue was headache-ridden and anxious inside.

Xiao Jinlin held her hand, "Don’t worry, I’ll ask Aunt He if she’s home, and have her come over."

Chen Xinyue’s eyes widened as she gave Xiao Jinlin a thumbs up.

Once they got home, Xiao Jinlin immediately contacted He Xue, explaining the situation.

Upon receiving the news, He Xue promptly brought Xiao Sheng over to Xiao Jinlin’s place.

It was the couple’s first visit, and upon learning of the new setup connecting the two houses, making them seem like one family, they couldn’t help teasing the two.

Chen Xinyue blushed red and dared not look anyone in the eye.

He Xue teased for a bit before stopping and took Chen Xinyue aside to chat.

After they left, Xiao Sheng then seriously looked at Xiao Jinlin and asked sternly, "Did you inform your parents about Xinyue’s parents coming?"

"Why should I inform them?" Xiao Jinlin’s expression turned a bit colder.

Xiao Sheng couldn’t help but sigh, "Jinlin, no matter what, they’re still your parents. Not inviting them to such an occasion isn’t proper!"

Xiao Jinlin stubbornly looked away, "Guo Lingyue hasn’t given me a satisfactory explanation for what she did to Xinyue. I don’t want to see them on such a joyous day."

Xiao Sheng was choked with words, just feeling a headache, "Yes! Your sister-in-law was indeed out of line, but she was lucky to get pregnant. You know how long your brother’s been hoping for this child. In that situation, no one would dare risk asking her to apologize. It’s fine now, but if something had happened to her, your brother would despise you!"

"And you don’t care if I hate them?" Xiao Jinlin retorted.

Xiao Sheng was rendered speechless, his temper flaring, "Jinlin, don’t be like this, okay! Fine, don’t invite them if you don’t want to. You can dislike your sister-in-law and even quarrel with your brother, but keep it within limits."

It was clear to everyone that Chen Xinyue had already let go of this issue, but Xiao Jinlin couldn’t get over it in his heart. However, no amount of persuasion from others would help; he had to figure it out on his own.

Meanwhile, in the next room, He Xue was also discussing the Xiao family’s affairs with Chen Xinyue.

"Guo Lingyue gave birth a while ago, it was a girl. Jinlin’s parents and brother are quite pleased, even the old man and old lady went to take a look, but it seems the child has some problems."

Chen Xinyue looked puzzled, "What kind of problems?"

He Xue shook her head, "It seems to be an issue with the immune system. They say the child is naturally weak and needs to be taken care of very carefully. Even a slight oversight can lead to illness, potentially developing into acute conditions. I only found out a few days ago when I visited Jinlin’s grandparents at the old home."

Seeing Chen Xinyue silent, He Xue patted her hand, looking relieved, "Good thing we didn’t really make her go over to apologize to you back then. Otherwise, with this happening now, I’d have to take some blame."

The Xiao family had no daughters in Jinlin’s generation, and Guo Lingyue was fortunate to have given birth to a daughter, with the whole family treating her as a treasure. She thought she had turned her luck around, and everyone would regard her with high esteem. But before even finishing her confinement, she discovered the child’s health issues, a huge blow to her.

Chen Xinyue shuddered at the thought, "Aunt He, do you think she might really blame us?"

He Xue chuckled, "Does she have the face to? I still have the surveillance footage saved from the start. We neither made her apologize nor confronted her directly. They still owe you an explanation! Even if she’s mad, it shouldn’t be directed at us!

I say it’s just bad deeds catching up and affecting the child! Otherwise, how come everyone in the Xiao family is fine, yet her child is the one with issues? It’s not like old times when there were hardships, and people had excuses due to poor living conditions.

Now the conditions are excellent! Since she became pregnant, Guo Lingyue’s been pampered with delicacies, going to the hospital for checkups at every discomfort, calling Jincheng back home at slightest discomfort, making him and his mother-in-law revolve around her.

She’s had the best food, the best comforts, even choosing the best doctors for her hospital visits, and still ended up with a sickly child, only indicates it’s her own problem.

Poor child, having to suffer due to the sins of the adults!"