The Reborn Aristocrat's Daughter-Chapter 61 - New Year (1)_1

Happy New Year,” said Situ Jin when he saw Situ Xin open her eyes and hurriedly spoke.

“Brother, Happy New Year,” replied Situ Xin, looking at her brother’s expectant eyes and also spoke up.

As soon as she spoke, Situ Jin revealed a satisfied smile.

Both the Loo Family and the Situ Family lived in the same military compound, very close to each other, a mere two or three minutes’ walk.

When they reached the Loo Family’s home, everyone from the Loo Family was already sitting on the sofa, waiting for some time.

“Ah, here you are,” Loo Jianxin said as soon as he knew that his sister’s family was coming, he had been waiting ever since.

He was particularly fond of his niece.

“Uncle, Happy New Year, wishing you prosperity, now hand over the red packet,” said Situ Xin upon seeing her uncle who came to greet them first, cleverly smiling as she recalled the words for demanding red packets she had seen on TV in her previous life.

The words of Situ Xin made everyone burst into laughter.

“This child, who taught you that?

You are so funny,” laughed Old Madam Loo as she spoke to Loo Yaxin.

“I have no idea; it’s my first time hearing her say that,” said Loo Yaxin, looking at her daughter with an indulgent smile.

Situ Xin, seeing everyone occupied with laughter but no one actually giving her a red packet, protested.

“Uncle, hurry, the red packet.”

“You little money grubber,” said Loo Jianxin as he tapped Situ Xin’s forehead affectionately and then took out two big red packets from his bag—one for Situ Xin and one for Situ Jin.

Situ Xin weighed the red packet and was not too pleased inside, “Not bad at all, being the wealthiest in the family, your generosity is unparalleled.”

Situ Xin’s contented expression did not escape everyone’s notice; they found her lively expression very amusing.

Later, when Old Master Loo and the others gave her red packets, they also asked her to say “Wishing you prosperity, hand over the red packet” before actually giving them to her.

In any case, Situ Xin’s gains during the New Year were quite substantial.

The amounts given by the elders of both families were not small.

Of course, if measured by the standards of Situ Xin’s previous life, this money really wasn’t much.

On the morning of the third day of the new year, from the moment Situ Xin opened her eyes and saw Old Master Situ, she could tell that her grandfather was in an unusually good mood.

His face was subtly smiling, an expression she had never seen before.

“Grandpa, you seem to be in a good mood?” Situ Xin’s family had now come to accept that she was more intelligent than the average child.

In fact, not just more intelligent than the average child, but more precocious than a genius.

“Ah, Baby, you noticed that Grandpa is feeling good today?” As he spoke, Old Master Situ’s face broke into a broad smile, indicating that his mood was, indeed, very good today.

“Today, one of Grandpa’s old comrades is coming to our home.

I haven’t seen him in a very long time,” he said.

After hearing what Old Master Situ said, Situ Xin nodded in understanding.

She had a pretty good idea of which comrade her grandfather was referring to.

After the military exercise incident, Old Master Situ and others had discussed solutions.

Clearly, Old Master Situ and the rest understood that the power of the other party might be something that their two families could not resist, so they had been looking for a solution.

Eventually, Old Master Situ mentioned the Xiao Family, saying that now, only the Xiao Family had the influence and might be willing to give them a hand at this time.

Old Master Xiao’s position before retirement was just a little higher than Old Master Situ’s.

The Xiao family originally resided in the Capital City but later, the only son was transferred to Province G’s military forces.

Thinking that they didn’t have grandchildren to care for them in the Capital City, they followed to Province G.

Even so, the military compound still retained the Xiao family’s residence.

This time, Old Master Situ and Old Master Loo used their influence to have Old Master Xiao’s only son transferred to the Capital City.

Of course, Old Master Situ only did this after obtaining Old Master Xiao’s consent.

“Old Master, hurry down.

Old Xiao has arrived,” Old Master Situ had just finished dressing Situ Xin when he heard Old Madam Situ’s voice from downstairs.

“Come on, Baby, let’s go see Grandpa Xiao,” said Old Master Situ as he picked up Situ Xin and walked downstairs.

They had just come down from upstairs.

Situ Xin hadn’t seen anyone yet when she heard a very loud voice.

“I’m telling you, Situ, it hasn’t been long since we last met.

Are you putting on airs for me?” The meaning of the words seemed to be accusing Old Master Situ, but from the tone, it was clear that he was joking.

Situ Xin turned her head and looked in the direction of the voice.

The speaker was an elderly man with white hair but full of vigor, and it was clear that he was a veteran of war.

Situ Xin knew this was Old Master Xiao.

Her first impression of Old Master Xiao was favorable.

Beside Old Master Xiao sat another elderly woman with white hair.

Though aged and covered in wrinkles, one could tell that this old lady was a beauty in her younger days.

“Haha, old brother, I wouldn’t dare put on airs with you.

I just happened to be dressing my grandchild when you arrived,” Old Master Situ said jovially as he walked down.

This also gave Situ Xin a clear view of the other three individuals.

These three were clearly Old Master Xiao’s son, daughter-in-law, and grandson.

Xiao Guobing, Old Master Xiao’s son, seemed to be about the same age as Haotian, and perhaps because of years spent outdoors, his skin was a bit dark.

However, one could tell he was still quite handsome.

Next to Xiao Guobing was his wife, also in military uniform, causing Situ Xin to secretly wonder if she might be a female soldier.