Chapter 306: Didn’t Look Very Smart

Shen Feng never had anything good to say and laughed at Shen Xi. “Your delicate little hands for pianos and violins can hold a scalpel?”

Fu Qingxuan glared at Shen Feng and looked at his hands. He stepped forward with his long legs and looked at everyone in the Shen family before he solemnly made a promise. “Uncle Shen, leave Tangtang’s illness to me. I’ll do my best to treat her eyes.”

Shen Zhanglin froze for a moment. He looked at the handsome young man in front of him with a loving smile. “You want to go to medical school in the future too? Just like Xixi?”

Shen Xi smiled and said, “He doesn’t need to take the exam because he’s already a doctor.”

Fu Qingxuan was one of the world’s best prodigy doctors. As long as he promised to help her, Shen Xi felt relieved and was confident that with his full support, they could cure her sister’s blindness.

When Shen Feng heard that he was Professor Fu Qingxuan from Fu Qingxi Medical Lab, he jumped from his seat. “Are you serious?! You’re that Fu Qingxuan? Tell me, you just have the same name, right?”

‘How is that possible?’

Shen Xi brought a random person back who did not look very smart, yet he was the chief researcher at the world’s most sophisticated private medical laboratory, Dean Fu Qingxuan!

Shen Feng knew about the Fu Qingxi Medical Lab because they did a lot of research on world-class medical institutions for his sister’s illness. Every year, they would send Shen Tang’s medical information to the Fu Qingxi Medical Lab, hoping that they would select his sister in their special clinical trials to cure her blindness.

However, the chances were very slim. Every year, they were rejected. Their requirements for treatment were very strict, so his sister’s disease was not selected.

Shen Zhanglin also tried whatever they could for their daughter’s illness. They went to domestic hospitals and the best doctors in the country, but no one had connections with that advanced international research institution.

Shen Zhangqing and Yun Jinping also did not know much about it. After listening to Shen Feng’s explanation, they were stunned and looked at Fu Qingxuan. This child was so young yet so capable!

Shen Zhanglin and Du Juan also did not understand most of what Shen Feng said. They only knew that Fu Qingxuan was very powerful and capable. He was one of the world’s best doctors, so there was hope for their daughter’s eyes! They were so excited that their eyes were shining with tears.

Shen Feng still could not believe that they would have such good luck and looked at Fu Qingxuan suspiciously. “Are you an impostor? How can you prove that you’re that Fu Qingxuan?”

Shen Xi glared at him. “I can prove that he’s Fu Qingxuan. I’m a stylist for his brother, Fu Qingye, the big movie star. I can call him now to confirm.”

“That’s not necessary,” Shen Feng became solemn and looked at Fu Qingxuan seriously. “Then my sister’s illness is in your hands. You can rest assured that I’ll treat you to an endless supply of spicy tofu skins in the future.”

His seriousness only lasted three seconds.

Shen Xi punched him.

Shen Feng pretended to be injured and laid on the sofa. He could just die at this moment because even if he did believe it, it was a huge blow to him. It was such a huge blow that he could turn to mush.

Fu Qingxuan was only 17 years old!

He was 19 years old.

‘Goddamn it, I really don’t wanna live, but I don’t dare to die!’

Since the beginning, the calmest of them all was the subject in question, Shen Tang. To be let down time and time again after getting her hopes up, she was no longer a stranger to it and smiled. “Qingxuan, you don’t need to make an exception for me.”

Fu Qingxuan said, “It’s not an exception. It’s my willingness.”

After all, she was meanie’s sister, so she was his sister too. Shen Tang looked gentle and soft spoken, but she was warm and tough inside, treating others sincerely and kindly. She was a very nice sister.

Fu Qingxuan admired her, so he wanted to help her.

Shen Feng clenched his fist and put his fist to his heart as he looked at Fu Qingxuan seriously. “Fu Qingxuan, because you said this, if you ever need anything in the future, I will go through hell for you.”

Shen Xi laughed at him. “I think you watch too much anime!”

Shen Zhanglin and his wife never dreamed that their daughter could meet the world’s top medical professor and were so grateful to Fu Qingxuan.

Shen Zhangqing held his wife’s hands with tears of relief and gratitude in his eyes. ‘There’s hope for Tangtang’s eyes!’

Shen Xi told them her plan and wanted Shen Tang to come to the capital with them first. She could live with them for a while because it would be more convenient for her to go abroad or to other hospitals. It was also convenient for Shen Xi to take care of her and keep an eye on her condition.

Shen Zhanglin did not want to trouble their family even though they were relatives. They were uncomfortable with the arrangement.

Shen Xi smiled, “Uncle, why don’t you and Auntie come over too? Our house is big, so living together won’t be a problem.”

Shen Zhanglin was in a pickle. He wanted to follow them, but he could not leave the family restaurant because he was the boss and the chef.

Shen Xi knew his concern and said, “Uncle, why don’t you sell your restaurant? When we get to the capital, you can open a bigger one!”

Shen Zhanglin had been in the restaurant business for decades. When he heard Shen Xi’s words, he sighed and said, “Doing business in the capital is not that simple.”

If he sold the family restaurant, he would not have a source of income. He had to pay for Tangtang’s medical bills and Feng’s tuition fees. He did not want to ask his brother for money either. Although he knew that his brother would not treat him as an outsider, he still felt bad about it.

“Uncle, you’re such a good cook, so your restaurant will be a success everywhere!” Shen Xi patted her chest with confidence. “You can rest assured that you won’t earn any less than your restaurant now.”

Shen Zhangqing looked at his daughter and smiled,”Big Brother, listen to Xixi!”

Although Shen Zhanglin did not believe her now, after he opened a restaurant in the capital, he would know that Shen Xi was right.

Shen Zhangqing felt that his daughter was getting more successful lately with more ideas. Recently in his business, he would consult her before making big decisions.

Besides, if his elder brother moved to the capital, Shen Zhangqing could also help to take care of them. They were too far away now, so even if he wanted to help, he could not because his brother never accepted his money.

Yun Jinping also tried to persuade them. “Big Brother, Sis-In-Law, move to the capital with us! We can discuss and help each other out. You’re both so capable, so you’ll be fine anywhere.”

Shen Feng also raised his hand to express his approval. “Mom, Dad, I think both Uncle and Auntie are right. You should listen to them. Sister can go over to see better doctors and you guys can do business over there. I’m taking my exams soon, so I can go to Capital University. By then, we’ll all be in the capital! It’ll be great!”

Chapter 307: Welcome A Brand New Life

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation  Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Shen Tang did not say anything. In fact, she also felt that what Xixi said was right.

“Alright, let me discuss it with Du Juan later,” Shen Zhanglin still had to think about it.

After all, this was their home where they lived for decades. Unlike his brother, who had been working out of town since young and was used to being away from home, Shen Zhanglin was still reluctant to let go of his hometown if he decided to leave so abruptly.

Shen Zhangqing and Yun Jinping continued to think about the details. They were aware that leaving home was not so simple as there were many things to do and many other concerns as well.

Shen Feng also joined the conversation. In this small town, he could already picture their boring life. He knew that his father was as ambitious as his uncle and would not want to settle.

Everyone wanted to make more money and provide a better livelihood for their family.

Fu Qingxuan was watching the Spring Festival program, but he was distracted. Once he thought of leaving early tomorrow morning, he felt reluctant and sad.

Shen Xi pulled Shen Tang back to their room for a chat.

“No, I’m blind, so how can I join your company? I’ll just get you into trouble!” Shen Tang heard Shen Xi’s proposal and shook her head.

‘Absolutely not! Someone like me signing up with Xixi’s company would definitely bring about all kinds of gossip, which would have a bad impact on her.’

“Sister, I believe in you, so trust me, okay?” Shen Xi looked at her seriously. “Your voice is the greatest gift from God! You like singing and music so much, so why can’t you be a singer and make an album? You need to have confidence in yourself.”

“Xixi, I…” Shen Tang’s voice choked with bitterness as she did not know what to say to her.

She did have this idea before she lost her eyesight, but after she became blind, she dared not think about it again.

“Sister, Bing is blind, but he’s also a great musician! Who doesn’t know him?” Shen Xi held Shen Tang’s hand to give her confidence and strength. “As long as you’re willing, there’s nothing you can’t accomplish. I’ll be with you every step of the way.”

“Xixi.” Shen Tang’s tears streamed down as she spoke, “I know you’re doing this for my sake, but can I really do it?”

“Yes, you can become a singer and your eyes can be cured. Fu Qingxuan’s a medical genius. The doctors at his lab are the world’s best, so they’ll certainly find a way to treat your eyes,” Shen Xi’s voice was very warm and reassuring.

Shen Tang was struggling internally. After a moment, she made up her mind and nodded her head forcefully, then seriously said one word, “Okay.”

‘I shouldn’t live like this. How can I just end my precious life in mediocrity? It doesn’t matter whether I succeed, as long as I try my best, right?’

‘If I tried your best, even if I failed in the end, at least I’ve tried and won’t regret it.’

‘But if I don’t even have the courage to try, I’ll just be a weakling and a coward.’

“Sister, I’m not helping you. You’re helping me! In our company, we lack a great singer like you.” Shen Xi laughed out loud happily. Her eyes were misty as she was happy for Shen Tang’s brave decision.

“Xixi.” Shen Tang reached out and hugged her.

The bitterness and tears she kept buried in her heart all these years could no longer be suppressed. She buried her head on Shen Xi’s shoulder and cried softly.

Shen Xi accompanied her in silence. ‘Just cry… I know that it must have been very difficult and painful for her these few years. She must have been so depressed, suppressing all the negative emotions in the depths of her heart while trying to put up a brave front.’

Shen Tang cried until her eyes were swollen. She stroked Shen Xi’s head. “Our little girl is all grown up now. You have so many great ideas and you’re so capable. I should learn from you.”

Shen Xi laughed out loud. “I’m capable and our company is also great! We’re pretty strict with our artists, so don’t you cry about it when the time comes!”

“Don’t worry, I won’t!” Shen Tang smiled too. She would not let Shen Xi down.

For so many years, the grievance and sadness that had been piled up in her heart seemed to have vanished with her tears.

Next, Shen Tang just had to bid goodbye to her previous life and welcome a brand new life and challenge. She suddenly felt inexhaustible energy all over her body.

Shen Tang was willing to be a contracted singer but under one condition. She did not want the company to know about the real relationship between them because she was afraid that Shen Xi would be badly affected because of her. She also did not want the company to make exceptions for her or treat her differently.

She decided to do her best and rely on her capabilities and efforts to move forward step by step.

Shen Xi also dabbled in music. She wanted to become the world’s top music producer with original compositions, but she could not find the right singer to sing her songs.

She finally found the future Chinese Queen of Pop.

Shen Xi wondered if Big Brother managed to sign Qi Xiu, the singer that she saw potential in.

Qi Xiu was the future of the Chinese music industry. He was a well-deserved and talented Chinese popstar, songwriter, and music producer, topping the charts with his music.

However, at this point in time, he was just a talented and proud bar singer.

The only lead Shen Xi had was that Qi Xiu was singing in a small bar in some city in China.

When Shen Xi went out, she called Fu Qingxuan to the courtyard.

It was still snowing lightly, and a thin layer of snow began to cover the courtyard.

“Thank you,” Shen Xi looked at Fu Qingxuan seriously and thanked him from the bottom of her heart. “You don’t need to be troubled with my sister’s illness. I just need you to provide me with the lab, then you can leave the rest to me.”

“You’re a doctor?” Fu Qingxuan asked her.

‘How should I answer this question? I guess I can be considered a doctor, but I’m more of an alchemist.’ Thus, she shook her head out of technicality. “No.”

“Are you more experienced and skilled in medicine than I am?” Fu Qingxuan asked her again.

Shen Xi thought about it for a moment. In terms of refining medicine, no one could compare to her, but in terms of experience and medical skills, it seemed that would probably be a no. Even so, she could study hard and try to surpass him.

“You’re neither a doctor, nor as good as me, so are you trying to cure your sister based on your hope? Or do you not believe in my medical skills?” Fu Qingxuan pointed at her angrily and mocked her mercilessly. “You haven’t even gone to medical school yet, yet you’re so boastful. If you go to medical school, I think your head will be in the clouds!”

Shen Xi slapped his hand away and muttered, “I’m very capable. You just don’t know it yet.”

Fu Qingxuan laughed and came closer to her. “How are you capable? What are you good at? Are you good at dreaming, or are you good at fantasizing? You can just cure your sister’s eyes just by thinking about it, huh?”

Chapter 308: Happy New Year

Since Fu Qingxuan already accepted the case, he would certainly do his best to cure Tangtang’s blindness. Not trying to boast but if he could not find a cure, then no one else in the world could.

Shen Xi watched Fu Qingxuan walk away and looked scornful. She caught up to him defiantly and declared, “I can really cure her.”

Fu Qingxuan was amused and turned to pat her little head. “Just study hard, and when you get into medical school in the future, I’ll allow you to be my assistant and teach you well.”

Meanie wanted to study medicine and take the medical exam. That meant she would be in the same industry as him, and he could get her to work in his laboratory. That way, he could see her and work with her every day. Thinking about this made him very happy.

Shen Xi sighed deeply and muttered, “You know nothing about my capabilities.”

Fu Qingxuan smiled more pleasantly, “I’m waiting for you to surpass me. Good luck!”

Shen Xi felt that Fu Qingxuan was much nicer to her since he was about to leave. When he looked at her, his eyes became gentler and sentimental. She felt a little sad seeing him like this.

On the TV, the Spring Festival program was coming to an end and would soon be counting down to the New Year.

Suddenly, the phone in Shen Xi’s pocket vibrated. She was surprised and took it out, then saw a message from Toffeecito’s dad: Are you free now?

“Shen Xi, the countdown to New Year’s is on!” Shen Feng looked at her standing in the doorway with a silly smile and called out to her.

“I’m going to the bathroom, you guys can go ahead.” Shen Xi turned around with her phone and ran back to the courtyard.

The TV was loud, but Shen Feng’s voice was louder. The countdown had begun.

Her phone began to vibrate again.

When Shen Xi saw his invitation to a video call, her heart was thumping so much that it was about to leap out of her chest. She then snuck a glance in the direction of the living room before accepting the call with feigned calmness.

The first thing that appeared on the phone screen was the man’s handsome smiling face. His thin lips parted slightly, “Happy New Year!”

Shen Xi smiled at him with crescent-like eyes. Her heart was warm and bubbly, but the tip of her nose was inexplicably sore. Her eyes started to be a little misty and her voice was a little hoarse. “Happy New Year.”

She had been thinking about him for so long and had been looking forward to this. Finally, on New Year’s day, he was the first person she wished a “Happy New Year”. She hoped that every year, she would be able to do the same.

“Toffeecito misses you,” Li Yuan looked at the girl’s reddish eyes and felt heartbroken. ‘Did she cry? Am I making her cry?’

“Toffeecito!” Shen Xi shouted.

“Meow!” Toffeecito revealed half of its little fluffy head and stretched out its little paws to hug Shen Xi, but it did not manage to touch her and looked at her with its big, innocent, and confused eyes.

Shen Xi laughed out loud. “Brother, how did Toffeecito become so silly?”

Li Yuan smiled, “It misses you.”

He waited for such a long time and finally saw her smile on New Year’s Day.

Shen Xi said, “I miss it too.”

‘I miss you too.’

She wanted to stand in front of him so badly right now so that they did not have to talk through the phone screen.

“When are you coming back?” Li Yuan asked her.

“On the fifth day of the New Year.” Shen Xi looked at him. The feeling of seeing him but actually millions of miles apart was really unpleasant. “Have you gone home, Brother?”

The furnishings in his background looked like antique furniture, not like the villa. It seemed like the Li Mansion.

“I’m at the mansion,” Li Yuan gazed at the girl gently.

‘She’s not at home, so what’s the point of going back there?’

Just as he said that, he saw a flash of disappointment in the girl’s eyes. He felt a little strange and thought, ‘Did she leave something at home for me? Did I miss it because I didn’t go back?’

“Okay.” Shen Xi responded and smiled before she asked, “So when are you going back?”

She wrote and put up the couplets on his door. ‘It’s a pity that Brother didn’t see them!’

“I’ll go back first thing in the morning.” When Li Yuan saw her expression, he guessed that she must be hiding something.

Since she had already asked him, he would definitely return immediately to check it out, but he did not want to tell her because she would be worried if he went back this late at night.

“Okay,” Shen Xi nodded. She could imagine his expression when he saw the couplet and smiled more sweetly. She had so much to say to him and lots of things to share with him. “Brother, today…”

“Shen Xi!” Shen Feng’s loud voice rang out from the house. The sound of footsteps was getting closer as he came towards the courtyard. “Hurry up and come over! It’s time for fireworks!”

Shen Xi felt guilty and was afraid of being discovered. “Brother, I’ll hang up first!”

Li Yuan looked at the girl’s sneaky face and nervous response. In the next moment, she had already hung up the video call. The light under his eyes dimmed instantly. Even the warmth of his body slowly dissipated.

The loss and loneliness he felt slowly crept into his heart. He lowered his head to click on the video she sent of her wrapping dumplings and smiled again. Gradually his eyes lit up and his expression turned warm.

‘When will I be able to eat her hand-made dumplings?’

Shen Xi was annoyed with Shen Feng. After a month and a half, she finally saw Brother, but Shen Feng interrupted them. She still had so many things to say to him and did not get to ask him what he ate that night or if he made some dumplings.

Shen Feng and Fu Qingxuan carried several buckets of fireworks and two large trays of firecrackers to the courtyard.

Shen Zhangqing and the adults followed behind and smiled as he told them to slow down, urging them to be careful when setting off the fireworks so that they would not get hurt.

At this time.

There was a sudden knock on the door.

Shen Xi was the closest, so she ran over to open the door.

A man was standing at the door dressed in a long black trench coat. He was good-looking and calm as he bowed respectfully to her. He then handed over a beautiful bag and said, “Ms. Shen, my name is Fang Zhu. My boss wanted me to convey a message to you. Happy New Year.”

Shen Xi’s heart was pounding and bubbling. “Thank you.”

Shen Feng saw someone at the door, so he put down his things and ran over. When he saw the stranger, his tone was unpleasant. “Who are you?”

“I’m a courier,” Fang Zhu explained and did not even look at the boy. He just respectfully and politely looked at Shen Xi and continued, “Ms. Shen, then I’ll take my leave.”

His boss asked him to come over and give Ms. Shen a New Year’s gift to surprise her.

Fang Zhu felt complete this New Year because he finally met the boss’ sweetheart. She was very beautiful and elegant.

Fu Qingxuan also got to the door. He looked at Shen Feng. “What’s going on? Who’s that?”

‘Courier?’

What kind of courier would dress like this to deliver a package? The man was calm and deliberately suppressed his usual demeanor. Even so, he still seemed domineering and was definitely not an ordinary person.

Chapter 309: Fireworks Display

Shen Feng was confused. Who would send a courier on the night of New Year’s Eve? That person must be crazy! He was upset and lowered his voice. “I don’t know who’s that son of a b*tch. Is it her crush?”

Fu Qingxuan’s eyes became alert as he confidently shook his head. “No.”

This man was just here to deliver something on behalf of his master. His boss should be the one who wanted to pursue this meanie.

‘Who’s that person? Even his errand boy has such an aura.’

Fang Zhu left.

Shen Xi closed the door and felt like her heart was doused in honey. Her eyes were overflowing with joy and took the gift to her room like it was a treasure.

Shen Feng snatched her gift from her. He was so agile and pulled out the gift quickly. At a glance, it was just a red packet, so he frowned and looked scornful. “New Year’s money? How snobbish.”

Shen Xi glared at him fiercely and grabbed it back, holding it in her arms like a baby. “Do you wanna die?!”

Shen Feng looked at her and snorted in contempt. “He sent just a red packet so late at night. What kind of people are you friends with?”

Shen Xi bared her teeth. “It’s none of your business, *sshole!”

‘What’s wrong with a red packet? Even if it’s just a red packet, I’m happy. It’s New Year anyway, so there’s nothing wrong with receiving a red packet, right?’

Fu Qingxuan frowned and felt suspicious. ‘All this trouble just to send a New Year’s gift. It can’t just be a red packet!’

Shen Feng looked at Shen Xi holding the red packet like it was some treasure and nudged Fu Qingxuan. “Don’t you think it’s too shoddy…”

Before he could finish his sentence, Yun Jinping suddenly pointed to the sky in delight. “Look over there! The fireworks are so beautiful! It’s a kitten’s paw!”

Shen Xi looked up and saw that far away, cat paw prints were blooming in the air. The paw prints were getting closer and the sound of the fireworks was getting clearer.

The chubby little paws formed a cute little kitten’s head mid-air and then there was a message: Happy New Year.

Fu Qingxuan looked at the fireworks display in the sky with cold, deep eyes. His hands hanging at the side were clenched to fists. ‘I knew it wouldn’t just be a red packet… a fireworks display, huh? That’s some effort!’

Shen Feng was oblivious. This was the first time he saw such an interesting fireworks display and thought that it was magical. “Our town’s so generous to arrange such a lovely fireworks display!”

This was the first time he saw such a fireworks display and already knew that it would take a lot of effort.

Yun Jinping looked at her husband. “Who did this? It’s so beautiful! I’ve never seen such fireworks all my life!”

Shen Zhangqing nodded and said, “Yeah, this takes good planning. They need to get the location and timing right for the fireworks to make such beautiful patterns accurately. I didn’t hear anything about the town organizing a fireworks show this year though…”

The fireworks that were set off at large parties and celebrations were also not as complex as this.

Shen Xi tilted her head towards the sky. Her eyes were a little misty and her heart was throbbing so much that it felt like jumping out of her chest. ‘So, this is the gift Brother gave me.’

She recognized the kitten’s head. It was the same as the portrait she drew of Toffeecito.

Shen Zhangqing pondered for a moment and asked, “Honey, don’t you think that the cat looks like our little Toffeecito?”

Yun Jinping laughed. “Don’t all cats look alike? How does it look like Toffeecito? I think you just miss Toffeecito too much!”

This was also the first time Du Juan and Shen Zhanglin saw such interesting fireworks. Shen Zhanglin turned to look at his daughter, who was standing next to him looking up at the sky. He was heartbroken, but at this moment, he made up his mind.

‘No matter what, we’ll have to cure Tangtang’s eyes. We’ll move to the capital and be wherever my daughter will be. Even though it might be unfamiliar and we’ll have to start all over again, as long as our family can be together, that’s more important than anything else.’

The fireworks had long since dissipated in the air without a trace. However, the people watching the fireworks were still staring at the sky and only came back to their senses after a long time.

Shen Feng flicked Shen Xi’s head. “What are you still looking at? It’s done! Time for our fireworks!”

The town was quiet for a while before firecrackers started cracking again. Apparently, everyone was just like them, enjoying the fireworks display, and forgot to set off their own firecrackers and fireworks.

That night.

Even in her sleep, Shen Xi was smiling as she dreamed of Brother and held his hand lustfully. When she woke up, she happily rolled around in bed.

The thin layer of snow in town had melted away by the morning.

In the capital, it snowed heavily. The snow was thick, up to one’s calves.

Kun Lun took out a blanket and looked in the direction of the door.

The man was in a black coat with a red scarf around his neck. He stared tenderly at the Spring Festival couplet on the front door as if he was looking through it to see his favorite person.

Kun Lun walked over and put the blanket on the man’s lap, then respectfully reminded him. “Boss, it’s the first day of the New Year. We should go back.”

When Ms. Shen left, she put up the Spring Festival couplets on their door. Looking at the handwriting, he could tell that it was hers.

After the video call with Ms. Shen yesterday, Boss came straight to the villa and stared at the Spring Festival couplets for a long time.

In the morning, he got up early and went to the front door to stare at the couplets again.

“Okay,” Li Yuan answered. His narrow eyes were gentle as he finally looked in the direction of the gate and rolled his wheelchair away. The smile at the corner of his lips still did not disappear.

He liked this gift from his girl very much.

‘I wonder if she likes my gift.’

Last night, Shen Xi did not dare to send him a message for fear of disturbing his rest. When she got up and took her phone, she did not expect him to have sent a message before she did.

Brother: I like your gift very much.

Shen Xi happily rolled back and forth several times before replying: I also like the fireworks.

Brother: You’re up?

Shen Xi: Why are you up so early?

Brother: Busy today.

Shen Xi: Have you eaten yet?

Brother: No, I’m going back to the mansion.

Shen Xi: Across the street from our neighborhood, right next to the bus stop, there’s a vendor that sells pancakes and soy milk. It’s very good.

Brother: Okay.

Shen Xi waited for a while and saw his message: It’s the first day of the New Year.

She slapped her head and smiled as she typed: Oh right! Everyone’s at home for the New Year.

Brother: When you come back, I’ll buy you some.

Shen Xi was flattered and typed: Really? Don’t lie to me.

Brother: I won’t lie to you.

Since receiving the gift last night, Shen Xi’s heart had been overjoyed that she wanted to fly. She even forgot about Fu Qingxuan leaving.

Chapter 310: Blind Date

When Fu Qingxuan realized that someone was pursuing Shen Xi or that she had a crush, he was so upset that he called Fu Qingye and asked if he knew who she liked.

Fu Qingye was not aware of this and had never heard her mention it, but like Fu Qingxuan, he somehow felt a little uneasy when he found out. ‘How old is she that she’s already in love at this age?!’

Shen Feng knocked on Shen Xi’s door. “Lazybum, get up! Fu Qingxuan is leaving!”

Shen Xi laid on her bed and wiggled her feet happily as she chatted with Li Yuan. When she heard that Fu Qingxuan was leaving, she texted Li Yuan. “Brother, Fu Qingxuan is leaving, so I’m sending him off.”

Brother: Good.

Fu Qingxuan left. Before leaving, he told the Shen family that Shen Tang did not need to go to the lab with him at this moment. However, he would need a lot of samples when he got back, so they would have to cooperate then. They could take the samples here and mail them over.

Shen Feng tugged on Shen Xi’s arm. “He’s gone. What are you looking at?”

Shen Xi did not speak and only looked at the car that disappeared down the road. She did not know when they would meet again after they parted.

On the way home, they could hear people talking about last night’s fireworks display. Everyone said that it was novel and beautiful, and that it was their first time seeing such a display of fireworks. However, no one knew who arranged them.

Everyone visited each other’s houses on the first day of the New Year.

Shen Xi and Shen Feng hid in the room and did not like dealing with these troublesome social activities. They also did not want to see those greedy people and were afraid they could not resist punching them.

However, the soundproofing of the room was not very good, so they could clearly hear the conversation outside.

They were mostly the same. The people who came over would pay their respects, say something nice, and get straight to the point. Most of them just asked Shen Zhangqing for a job or to borrow money. Some also looked for Shen Xi to teach their children to dance. Those who had no boundaries even asked their children to follow them to the capital to learn dancing.

Shen Feng was furious and paused his game. He threw his gaming mouse and said, “Who the hell are these people?! If we give them a job, they’re lazy and sleazy. If we lend them money, they’ll never return it. Also, learn to dance from you?! They should really just look at their children. Do they even deserve it? Urgh… this is infuriating!”

Shen Xi was reading a book beside him and said calmly, “Is this the first time you’ve seen this?”

These people only wanted to take advantage of the Shen family. Everyone who visited would bring their entire family, especially their children so that they could get red packets.

In previous years, Shen Xi’s parents would give red packets with less than 100 yuan in them. Those people would then comment that the Shen family was rich yet so stingy.

This year’s red packets were indeed miserly.

When Shen Xi went out last night to buy spicy tofu skins, she exchanged a 200 yuan bill with single yuan bills at the kiosk. In the morning, Shen Feng and Shen Xi swapped out the hundred yuan bills in the red packets to the single yuan bills.

Shen Feng said angrily, “Uncle’s just too much of a pushover that people love to bully him. Once my family moves to the capital, we’ll never come back. Let’s see who else they can take advantage of.”

Shen Xi asked, “Have your parents decided yet?”

Shen Feng replied, “Do you think it’s so simple to leave? There’s still so much sh*t to sort out before they leave.”

Shen Xi did not deny it and looked at him. She changed the subject. “How’s your standing in the game recently?”

Shen Feng was smug. “Average I guess, just first in the world.”

Shen Xi flexed her wrist and looked at him with a raised eyebrow. “Do you wanna play one round with me?”

Shen Feng thought about it for a moment. “If you wanna play, we’ll have to go to the cyber cafe. Our home’s internet speed is too slow. Shall we?”

The two of them were about to head over to the cyber cafe when they overheard a conversation in the living room. The woman’s voice was quite loud and she seemed to be talking about Shen Tang’s blind date.

“This boy is good-looking and comes from a good family. They opened several supermarket franchises that have an annual revenue of several million yuan. The boy went to a film school and studied film directing. He just graduated too. He saw Tangtang’s photo and was very pleased. He said that he didn’t mind her blindness and wanted to marry a virtuous and easy-going girl,” the matchmaker spoke nonstop.

“Tangtang will be going to the capital after the New Year,” said Du Juan shyly. “Mrs. Lee, please tell that family that we won’t go for that blind date.”

“Coincidentally, the boy graduated and will be working in the capital. The two of them should just meet up and have a chat. It won’t be an issue. If they can get along, then it’s certainly good, but if not, then forget it. No pressure.” Mrs. Lee continued, “Let me tell you, such good conditions are really hard to come by. You shouldn’t miss out on this boy.”

The boy was a university graduate, and Shen Tang was a blind high school graduate. Although her uncle was rich, his money did not belong to Tangtang’s family. She was getting the better deal in this arranged marriage.

Shen Feng heard this and thought about it for a moment. He whispered to Shen Xi, “His conditions do sound good…”

At least, it was much better than those unreliable scumbags from before. This boy was a graduate and aspiring film director that came from a good family. If he looked decent and had a good character, they could try to get along, but this also depended on Tangtang’s intentions.

Shen Xi sneered and had a stern look in her eyes. “How is that good?”

Shen Feng shuddered from that look. “Then how do you know that he’s not?”

‘This girl…what’s gotten into her? Why is she so scary all of a sudden like she just saw her mortal enemy?’

Shen Xi’s eyes darkened when she thought of the man who caused Tangtang’s tragic death in her past life. She just wanted to skin him alive and looked coldly at Shen Feng. “Do you wanna bet?”

Shen Feng said, “Bet about what?”

Shen Xi raised her eyebrows, but the depths of her eyes were icy. “You said that he’s a good man, but I think that he’s a monster. If you lose, you’ll work for me for free for two years.”

‘I didn’t expect this bastard to come knocking on my door when I haven’t even found him yet. If I don’t meet him, it’ll be a missed opportunity,’ Shen Xi thought.

“Sure.” Shen Feng did not know why she was so hostile toward a stranger, but since it was his sister’s potential husband, he needed to test this man’s character.

In the living room, the matchmaker continued praising the man and said with a smile, “You should think about it. The boy is now in his aunt’s house in the neighboring town. I can arrange a meeting this afternoon if you like. What do you think?”

Shen Zhanglin discussed it with Du Juan and thought that they could consider it if this boy was nice. There was no harm in Shen Tang meeting him for a chat. In any case, it was worth a shot. Who knew if their daughter would fall in love with this man? If they rejected him without meeting first, their daughter might miss out on her destiny.