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The crowd was buzzing with discussion when the taxi finally stopped. Xu Fan got out of the car and looked at the people in front of him, but they seemed unfamiliar to him. He couldn't recognize a single one of them at a glance.

Xu Fan quickly opened the car door, and his mother got out, then greeted the people around her.

Xu Fan then realized that the people who came were his uncle and aunt, and even many of the neighbors from the surrounding area.

Xu Fan knew perfectly well why these people had come, because the following scenes proved everything.

Someone whispered, "See? I told you they probably didn't make any money. They bragged about buying a car, but they still took a taxi back. What a disgrace. What's the point of them coming back?"

Someone muttered under their breath, "Shut up."

Xu Fan and the others didn't hear these words, because all they heard was flattery.

"Oh, Xiaofan's mom, you're finally here! It's been so many years! I heard you weren't feeling well, are you feeling better now?"

"Oh dear, what are you saying? Can't you see how healthy Xiao Fan is? He must be tired from the journey. Go inside and get some rest. It's cold outside, so wear another layer."

"Oh my, Xiao Fan's mom, you look younger than ever! Xiao Fan is a star now, that's wonderful!"

"Oh my, this must be Xiao Fan. You've grown so much. You looked so small on TV, but you're already so tall. When I first met you, you were only a little over five years old and didn't even reach my kneecap."

Xu Fan frowned slightly. Facing the gazes of this group of people, he still didn't want to say another word.

If he hadn't been with his mother, he definitely wouldn't have come here. Just then, Xu Fan suddenly realized that it had become quiet.

Then they heard Xu's mother call out, "Dad, Mom, why are you out here? It's so cold."

After he finished speaking, Xu Fan heard an old voice say, "I knew you were here as soon as I heard your voice, so I came out to see you. Where is Xiao Fan? Let me see how old you are."

A voice beside her said urgently, "My dear daughter, you've finally arrived."

Xu Fan looked at the two elderly people under the lamplight, their faces showing signs of vicissitude and tears.

Even if he is heartless, he still goes over to his maternal grandparents and greets them, saying, "Hello, Grandpa. Hello, Grandma."

Xu Fan's maternal grandfather looked at Xu Fan with a look of praise, but perhaps due to his age, his eyes could hardly open anymore.

Xu Fan walked over, and his grandfather grabbed Xu Fan's hand and said, "You've grown up, you've really grown up."

After he finished speaking, he turned his gaze to Xu's mother, a happy smile appearing on his lips, and said, "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're acting recklessly."

Xu Fan was slightly moved. His grandfather's rough hands held him tightly, but Xu Fan did not break free and instead grabbed his hand in return.

At that moment, Xu Fan felt his grandfather's hand tremble slightly.

Perhaps, for him, seeing each other again is better than anything else.

Having not seen his children and grandchildren for many years, how could he not miss them?

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===Chapter 805 Cousins===

Chapter 505

Xu's mother was once seriously ill, and no one helped her.

But at least someone stepped in to help them. Xu Fan remembered clearly that his eldest and second uncles had helped them before.

Regardless of the size of the portion, he remembered it very clearly.

At this moment, besides his maternal grandparents, he saw his eldest uncle, second uncle, and fourth uncle, but not his fourth uncle.

After greeting them, they were invited into the house. Hearing that Xu Fan had returned, many neighbors from the village also came to visit.

It's like seeing something new and exciting; such scenes are actually quite normal in rural areas.

Let alone someone like Xu Fan who has become a big star, even if an ordinary family member works away from home for several years and suddenly hears that they have made money and are coming back, the neighbors will flock to their doorstep.

Of course, his maternal grandfather's house can hardly be considered Xu Fan's home, but his own old home must be dilapidated now, uninhabited for many years, and whether it still exists is another matter.

Grandpa, leaning on his cane, led Xu Fan to the brazier and said cautiously, "Are you cold? The weather in the north is so cold. Look at how thinly you're dressed. Come lie down on the kang (heated brick bed)."

Xu Fan responded and, with the help of the others, he and his mother went up to the kang (heated brick bed) that northerners use.

A smoky smell filled the room, and Xu Fan felt a little uncomfortable, after all, it had been many years since he had been able to sit on a kang (heated brick bed). However, Xu's mother said excitedly, "Oh, the kang is still the warmest."

The family seemed to be enjoying a harmonious atmosphere. Neighbors were chatting in the yard, and occasionally someone would come in to chat with Xu's mother and say hello.

When people see Xu Fan, they exclaim, "Oh, Xu Fan is back! He's really become more handsome and a big star!"

It's hard to tell from these words whether they are genuine praise or something else, such as envy or jealousy.

Xu Fan responded to these people one by one. His eldest and second uncles' wives, who were Xu Fan's second and eldest aunts, were in the kitchen preparing food. After all, it wasn't just Xu Fan and his mother who had come; there was also a group of neighbors.

Some of the women in the neighborhood were also helping them.

It was as lively as a rural wedding, but I don't know what was so exciting about it.

Xu Fan, inside the room, instinctively looked up and saw his third uncle standing there, a cigarette dangling from his lips, saying nothing.

At this moment, seeing Xu Fan looking at him, Third Uncle smiled awkwardly and said, "Xiao Fan, want a smoke?"

Xu Fan shook his head but didn't say anything. His uncle, who was standing next to him, said, "She hasn't been back for years, so it must feel very unfamiliar. Xiao Fan, it's better that your mother is better than anything else."

One sentence was like reopening a wound, and the atmosphere suddenly became oppressive.

Just then, someone in the courtyard suddenly said, "Oh, so what if you're a celebrity? You're still just like us, you took a taxi here. Besides, Xiao Fan's mother knows me, why are you stopping us?"

The sound was so loud that it stunned everyone in the main room. Xu Fan frowned slightly, and his mother looked at him and said, "It sounds like your fourth aunt."

Xu Fan nodded and said, "Let her in."

The words had barely left her lips when the door was pushed open, and a rather plump woman walked in. She immediately spotted Xu's mother on the bed and said with a smile, "Oh my, Xiao Fan's mom, you're finally back! I've been thinking about you day and night, I've missed you so much! Oh my, you've gotten so thin all these years!"

When Xu Fan's fourth aunt spoke, the room was relatively quiet. Everyone was looking at her. Xu's mother smiled slightly and said, "It's alright, it's alright."

The plump woman said, "Oh dear, do you city people prefer thin people? Look at you, you're already in your forties or fifties, how come you're still so thin?"

After he said that, the atmosphere became tense again. Xu Fan frowned and said, "If you want to lose weight, you can lose weight too. It has nothing to do with whether you live in the city or the countryside."

The plump woman looked at Xu Fan excitedly and said, "Oh my, Xiao Fan, you've really gotten more and more handsome! It's been so many years, and look at you, you've become a star!"

Xu Fan remained silent, and the atmosphere in the room became tense once again.

Xu Fan was relieved that not much happened that night, and even though his third and fourth uncles hadn't intervened, he didn't say anything.

Apart from my fourth aunt, the fat woman, who came in and talked for most of the time, the rest of the time was spent catching up and exchanging greetings.

For Xu's mother, returning home was a rare treat, and she had a lot to say to her parents.

For Xu Fan, as long as no one bothers him, everything is a good thing.

This night was lively for the Liu family, because everyone knew that the big star Xu Fan had returned.

Even people in the surrounding villages knew that a big star, Xu Fan, had come to Niujiagou.

Then, the news spread like wildfire, reaching countless villages, and many people marveled at how the Liu family's daughter had given birth to such a fine son.

The Liu family's courtyard was bustling with activity, especially since it was the New Year and Xu Fan had arrived.

Apart from the room where Xu Fan and the others chatted until midnight, the other rooms and the courtyard were like a banquet hall, with many people drinking until late into the night.

It has to be said that this is like a breakthrough for drinking in rural areas; at least a reason to get together and drink has been found.

Xu Fan later heard that his maternal grandfather's family slaughtered a sheep and drank four cases of baijiu (Chinese liquor) and more than ten cases of beer that night, which was truly astonishing.

In any case, Xu Fan couldn't hold on any longer that night, so he went to a room to rest, led by his cousin and younger cousin.

His mother stayed behind to rest with her parents, Xu Fan's maternal grandparents.

Having not seen each other for many years, they must have a lot to say to each other.

Xu Fan's cousin is named Liu Hao, who is the youngest son of his eldest uncle, and his cousin is named Liu Sisi, who is the daughter of his second uncle.

Both of them are currently in high school and are about the same age. Liu Hao is in the science class of his senior year, while Liu Sisi is in the humanities class.

The two men led Xu Fan into a room where a large stove was burning brightly, making the room warm.

Once inside the room, the two grabbed Xu Fan and stared at him with wide eyes.

Xu Fan had actually seen the two children before, but back then the younger one was probably just learning to walk. Over the years, they have really grown up.

Xu Fan looked at the two of them and asked, "Why are you looking at me like that? Is there something on my face?"

Liu Sisi asked, "Are you really Brother Fan?"

Xu Fan nodded and said, "To be precise, it's your cousin, Xu Fan."

Liu Hao shook his head and said, "What we mean is, you really are Fan Ge, the one who sang so many great songs?"

Liu Sisi, who was standing next to her, nodded and said, "Yes, it means qualified. Are you Brother Fan?"

Xu Fan looked at the two of them and said, "It's the real deal. Do you two like me?"

After Xu Fan asked this question, Liu Sisi and Liu Hao looked at each other, then turned around and nodded seriously, saying, "We both like you very much, and more importantly, we both like your songs very much."

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===Chapter 506 There's a Sea Beyond the Mountain===

Liu Sisi's eyes shone as she looked at Xu Fan earnestly and said, "Really, I absolutely love your song 'Your Answer'!"

Liu Hao, standing next to him, chimed in, "I love your song 'As Long As We're Ordinary,' yeah, the one sung by those kids, it's really good. Fan Ge, is it really you who sang it?"

Xu Fan nodded and said, "It really was me who sang it."

Wow!

Liu Sisi and Liu Hao were both filled with excitement and laughed happily. It's worth noting that these two children, who are about to take the college entrance examination, are actually almost adults.

But in front of Xu Fan, they still acted like two children.

Xu Fan said helplessly, "Alright, get some rest. We can talk about it tomorrow."

Liu Sisi said, "Can you sing for us tomorrow?"

Before Xu Fan could answer, Liu Hao, who was next to him, said, "And another thing, will you write a song here tomorrow, and then we'll see that you write a song every time you go somewhere?"

Xu Fan smiled and said, "Is it really that amazing?"

Liu Hao shook his head and said, "It's not amazing at all. After all, you're someone who's been on the Spring Festival Gala. You know, on New Year's Eve, the whole village was glued to the TV watching you."

Xu Fan asked doubtfully, "Really?"

Liu Sisi said from the side, "I can testify that our whole family was together, but the other neighbors also knew, so they all stayed home to watch. On New Year's Eve, because those stinky men, like uncles and elders, would go out drinking all night, but when you sang, they quieted down."

For a moment, Xu Fan felt a little helpless, but then he thought it seemed quite normal in the countryside. Xu Fan nodded and said, "Alright, you two should rest too."