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

Chapter 265 Airport Confession
Chen Xinyue quickly looked at Chen Xinyi, "Cousin, you'll be a senior in high school next semester, right? Have you thought about where you want to go to university?"

Xu Xinyi affectionately linked arms with Chen Xinyue and nodded shyly, "I want to study at a university in the provincial capital."

"The provincial capital? Aren't you planning to come to Guangdong or the capital to find me?"

This answer surprised Chen Xinyue somewhat.

Xu Xinyi explained, "My parents and maternal grandfather all said that my older brother and sister would not come back after leaving the province. Only my second brother listened and came back to develop his career. This is too risky. They don't want me to go too far away, and I can't bear to be too far away from them either."

Studying in the provincial capital is great; I can come home every week if I miss home. Isn't that wonderful?

Upon hearing this, the adults all nodded with satisfaction.

Chen Xinyue patted her head and grinned, "I feel at ease with such a sweetheart like you by their side."

Everyone: "."

During the meal, Xiao Jinlin was pulled to drink with Chen Wenjun, and Xu Dahai was also there to help him. He couldn't escape it even if he wanted to.

Fortunately, the Xu brothers, Jian and Kang, were both in their mid-twenties and still single, making them targets of the elders' criticism, which relieved some of the burden on Xiao Jinlin.

This time, Xiao Jinlin unsurprisingly got drunk again.

Chen Xinyue, though unfamiliar with the place, became more familiar with it after the first time. After the Chen Ruiyu brothers helped him upstairs, they stayed behind to help him take off his coat and shoes, and then covered him with a blanket.

As soon as I tucked him in, he grabbed my hand and pulled me into his arms.

Chen Xinyue staggered and plopped down on the edge of the bed, angrily leaning closer to that ridiculously handsome face. "I'm warning you, don't think you can take advantage of me just because you're drunk. Let go right now!"

Xiao Jinlin hugged her even tighter and turned over.

Chen Xinyue threw herself at him, cursing under her breath, "Xiao Jinlin! If you don't let go, I'll bite you!"

The other party didn't move at all.

Chen Xinyue was furious. She looked at the broad shoulders in front of her and realized there was nowhere to bite. Besides, she wasn't a real dog, so she decided to give up!

Give up!

With his back to her, Xiao Jinlin's lips curled up slightly, and it took him about half an hour to let out a steady breathing sound.

Chen Xinyue tried to slowly pull her hand back, but the other person immediately became alert, hugging her tighter and tighter like a child protecting candy. She was speechless and gave up struggling.

Because she didn't go down for a long time.

Lin Ying became increasingly convinced that Xiao Jinlin was Chen Xinyue's boyfriend, and looked at her two sons with disdain, saying, "Your sister is even more useful!"

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

Before her two sons could protest, Lin Ying had already changed the subject to the demolition, "Dad, Da Hai and I have discussed it. We don't want the resettlement house in Shanglin Village. You can put it in your name directly or give it to Xiaomei and Wenjun. We don't care."

Lin Qin was displeased. "Sister, what are you saying! I have no interest in Dad's house."

"What nonsense are you talking about!" Lin Ying frowned. "What I mean is that you have helped our family a lot. Our children have lived in your house since they were little, and even Dad has been taken care of by you two. Although Dad has helped you a lot, it was because he was willing to. Even if he wasn't willing to do it, you would still take care of him."

"I'm the eldest of the two sisters, but when it comes to filial piety, I'm nowhere near as good as you. That house was passed down from our ancestors; I'm ashamed to keep it from you, you understand?"

"You didn't say that on purpose," Lin Qin wanted to say something more.

Lin Ying interrupted directly, "I don't care, I'm just saying this: everything that belongs to Dad will be yours from now on."

Xu Jian and Xu Kang nodded in agreement.

Lin Qin waved her hand, "We'll talk about it later. Dad can give it to whomever he wants." Lin Yi was annoyed that neither of the sisters wanted his house, "What? Is my house too hot to handle? If you don't want it, fine, I'll give it to the kids!"

Neither of the sisters had anything to say.

That was the end of that.

When Chen Xinyue came downstairs again, she found that everyone had left and were chatting and eating sunflower seeds around the TV.

She quickly told them about her trip back to the capital on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year.

Lin Qin frowned slightly. "Why so soon? Why not stay a few more days?"

Chen Xinyue shook her head repeatedly, "Mom, I can't afford to serve that living ancestor upstairs. Let's send him back to the capital first. I also need to go to the new house to check it out and buy some furniture. Once the weather warms up, we can just move in with our bags. It'll be so convenient."

Lin Ying knew that Lin Qin had bought houses for the three children in the capital, and she immediately laughed, "Look at you, I told you not to buy them, but you insisted on buying them. Now look what's happened, with houses, the children are even less likely to come back."

Everyone instinctively thought of Xiao Jinlin.

Lin Qin quickly pulled Chen Xinyue to sit down and asked earnestly, "Tell Mom about the Xiao family's situation. Is it really that amazing?"

Chen Xinyue nodded vigorously, "Mom, aren't you roommates with Aunt He? The situation of the He family is the same as that of the Xiao family. Even the company's employees only know the general situation; no one dares to inquire about the specifics. Isn't that amazing?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Qin's expression changed, and she earnestly advised, "Girl, this family is too high-class; we can't afford to associate with them. Do you think we should find someone else?"

Chen Xinyue was both amused and exasperated. "Mom, what nonsense are you talking about! I have absolutely no relationship with Xiao Jinlin. We're just boss and employee. If he hadn't found out by accident that you're my mom, he wouldn't have come back with me. I promise."

The adults didn't believe it, looking at her seemingly simple-minded appearance.

Lin Qin suddenly felt a headache coming on. "You're so shrewd when it comes to other people's business, but when it comes to your own, you're completely clueless. I don't care, you need to have a clear understanding of things. Don't end up getting yourself into trouble and hurting others, understand?"

Chen Xinyue nodded solemnly.

Lin Qin then stopped talking.

It was the fourth day of the lunar new year.

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

Because of Lin Qin's reminder, Chen Xinyue was particularly careful this time, keeping a certain distance from Xiao Jinlin and even becoming more distant in her attitude.

Her actions reassured Chen Wenjun, while Xiao Jinlin was extremely worried.

He turned his head to look at the scenery outside the window without saying a word.

Upon arriving at the airport, after checking in their luggage, Chen Xinyue turned to leave, but Xiao Jinlin grabbed her arm, saying, "I think we need to have a serious talk."

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

"I like you."

Xiao Jinlin's sudden remark caught Chen Xinyue completely off guard. "What? You don't have a fever, do you?!"

Xiao Jinlin laughed in exasperation and forcefully led her to a secluded place to talk.

"I said I like you, do you understand now?"

He stared intently into Chen Xinyue's eyes.

Chen Xinyue's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly looked away. "Xiao Jinlin, don't joke around. I'm your secretary. We're boss and supervisor. Besides, I swore to my teacher that I wouldn't follow in her footsteps and embarrass her. So, I refuse."