Back to 1984: Earning Money, Raising Kids, and Keeping the Household Busy

Chapter 260 Is this still Xiao Jinlin?

"What's the waste? Your mom and I can stay there when we go for a visit!"

Chen Wenjun's casual remark nearly scared Chen Xinyue to death. "What? You and my mom are going to the capital? When did this happen?"

Chen Wenjun shook his head, "I don't know yet. How could your mother not go over there? It's just that the demolition issue in Shanglin Village hasn't been resolved yet, so she can't leave for the time being."

"Shanglin Village is being demolished? Grandpa's old house is going to be torn down?"

Chen Xinyue's attention was immediately diverted.

Chen Wenjun nodded, somewhat emotionally, "Actually, the demolition had been rumored for three years, but it wasn't implemented. Government leaders went to see it several times, but they didn't say anything else except that they wouldn't let people build houses anymore. They also said that if people built houses, they wouldn't be compensated. The village was in an uproar for a while back then."

Recently, the land acquisition and demolition compensation talks have started again, and things have gotten messy. Your grandfather doesn't own much land, and his house has long been a dangerous building. So, whether he gets a lot or a little compensation, it doesn't really matter.

"But we don't care if others can't. Your Uncle Qingxiang and his family have been coming to our house a lot lately, hoping your mother and I can use our connections to put in a good word for them. I haven't dared to mention that our family has shares in the developer. When you go back, keep your mouth shut and don't let it slip."

God knows how much trouble he's been having lately because of this. To be honest, the compensation offered by the developer is already quite good, but people are never satisfied. There are always those who think it's not enough and try to raise prices just because the house is theirs. There are quite a few people like that.

He felt a chill run down his spine just thinking about the possibility that they would find out about the relationship between the Chen family and the developer.

Chen Xinyue quickly turned around to look at Xiao Jinlin.

Xiao Jinlin understood and said, "Don't worry, I won't meddle in other people's business."

Chen Wenjun felt a little awkward and quickly changed the subject, "How long does Jinlin plan to stay in Anshi?"

Xiao Jinlin glanced at Chen Xinyue discreetly, "It's not decided yet."

"Huh? Aren't you going home for the New Year?" Chen Wenjun realized he had been a bit abrupt as soon as he finished speaking.

Chen Xinyue quickly explained, "Dad, our boss's family is very wealthy and powerful; they've already eaten at home."

Chen Wenjun didn't understand, but he respected.

The car arrived at the Nanxi garage.

Chen Wenjun quickly helped them unload their luggage, parked the car, and then carried the luggage onto the ship.

This way of getting home was quite amazing to Xiao Jinlin. "Is your home on the other side of the strait? Or on an island?"

Chen Xinyue gave him a thumbs up, "The boss is the boss, he guessed it right away. My home is on an island, that island is it."

To the surprise of the Chen family father and daughter, Xiao Jinlin got seasick after the three boarded the boat.

Within minutes, his face turned pale, and he looked visibly haggard.

This terrified the Chen father and daughter.

After the boat docked, Chen Wenjun first helped Xiao Jinlin ashore and then called his family to come and help.

Lin Qin and the others rushed out and were completely bewildered to see Chen Wenjun supporting a handsome stranger.

Hurry up and go to the back to help Chen Xinyue with her luggage.

Lin Yi looked at her and asked in a low voice, "Ya Ya, is this your boyfriend?"

Lin Qin, Chen Ruiyu, and Chen Ruiming quickly looked at Chen Xinyue.

Chen Xinyue shook her head vigorously, "Nothing of the sort, Grandpa, don't make wild guesses! Mom, this is our boss. He's here to talk business with the CEO of E-Company. What a coincidence!"

Everyone suddenly realized. Lin Yi secretly breathed a sigh of relief, "It's good that it's not your boyfriend. Let me tell you, if we're going to find someone, we should find someone local. I can't bear to see you marry someone far away."

Chen Xinyue blushed and stomped her feet, "Grandpa! What nonsense are you talking about! I've only been working for a short time! Here, the gifts I bought for you are all here, see if you like them."

"For me? What is it?" Lin Yi grinned from ear to ear, immediately forgetting all about finding a partner.

Lin Qin looked annoyed. Why talk about business during the Chinese New Year? I'm not a workaholic!

The Chen brothers exchanged a glance and quickly followed.

After the group went up the steps, Chen Xinyue asked, "Where's Xinyi? Did she go home?"

“Of course! Your auntie dotes on her. She didn’t let her attend any extracurricular classes this winter break and took her straight back to Pingxi Town. She said it’s a big festival there, only once every twelve years, and it’s very lively,” Lin Qin said.

After everyone entered the house, Chen Xinyue quickly introduced her family to Xiao Jinlin.

Xiao Jinlin nodded to each of them, his gaze falling on Lin Qin. He greeted her with exceptional politeness, "President Lin, my aunt told me you two are roommates. I've heard so much about you."

"Your aunt?" Lin Qin was surprised again.

Chen Xinyue's eyes widened in shock; she was terrified.

Xiao Jinlin nodded and replied gently, "Her name is He Xue."

"He Xue is your aunt? My goodness! That's a junior relative of an old friend! Come, come, sit down! Do you want to stay at a hotel or at our house?" Lin Qin's attitude towards Xiao Jinlin changed completely in an instant.

Chen Xinyue and her siblings were all dumbfounded.

Xiao Jinlin was very polite, "Wouldn't that be too much trouble?"

"No, no. I'll go upstairs and prepare a guest room for you right now. Would you like some seafood? I'll have someone bring it over in a bit; it's all the freshest, a local specialty." Lin Qin said, and immediately rushed upstairs.

Chen Xinyue hurriedly dragged her luggage and chased after Lin Qin.

Chen Ruiyu and Chen Ruiming went over to help.

Watching this scene, Xiao Jinlin's eyes flashed with envy. "Their relationship as siblings is so good."

Chen Wenjun laughed heartily, "That's right, after all, we're family who grew up together, so we can discuss everything together. Our family is in the seafood business, so just tell me what you want to eat and I'll have someone deliver it, or I can take you out for a walk. This must be your first time in Anshi, so you can see our local customs and culture."

No matter what Chen Wenjun said, Xiao Jinlin nodded and agreed with a smile.

The result was that a perfectly cool and domineering CEO went out, but came back dressed in a Super Mario waterproof outfit, with a cloth over his head and his face covered in mud.

They were struggling to lift an extra-long foam box together with Chen Wenjun.

Chen Xinyue was stunned on the spot, her mind went completely blank!
"Mr. Xiao, what have you been doing? How did things get like this? Oh my god! How am I going to explain this to Assistant Tang? Will he kill me?"

This was the first time Xiao Jinlin had seen her so flustered, and a hint of confusion appeared in his eyes. "Am I acting strangely?"

A group of people nodded in unison.

Lin Yi was the first to react, "Hurry back to your room and wash up, this is so dirty! Wenjun! What were you doing? How could you let the guests get like this? Honestly!"

Chen Wenjun was only slightly better than Xiao Jinlin. He didn't think there was any problem at all. Instead, he laughed and said, "Dad, relax. We went sea fishing. This kid got seasick but was stubborn and insisted that he could overcome it. In the end, he actually endured it. I caught the fish, and he helped me catch them."

Everything's here; we'll have this seafood tonight.