Once she became a cute mother, she was spoiled and became the winner

Xia Shuyu watched Shen Xingyi successfully coax Xu Xiu into submission with just a few words, and he gritted his teeth in anger.

It's amazing to have a wide network of contacts.

He glared at Shen Xingyi angrily. Shen Xingyi slowly turned his gaze towards him and suddenly spoke:

"Mr. Xia's current main job is an explorer, right?"

"Yes."

Xia Shuyu didn't understand what he meant at first, but when he saw the look in his eyes, he knew it was true, and his face turned red instantly.

Indeed, the profession of explorer, or rather it cannot be called a profession at all, is purely his personal hobby.

I make almost no money, but I keep putting money into it.

He really has no business experience, and naturally has no relevant connections. He even still has to rely on his family for pocket money.

Thinking of this, he walked into the restaurant first in shame and anger.

Shen Xingyi pushed up his glasses and held the little kid's hand to follow Xu Xiu's pace.

*

During the meal, Xu Xiu did not take the initiative to mention returning to City G, so Shen Xingyi pretended not to know.

It was not until Xia Shuyu left after dinner that Shen Xingyi asked:

"When are you going back to City G?"

Xu Xiu looked at him in surprise, and Shen Xingyi explained calmly:

"Next month is Mr. Xu's 85th birthday. I guess you will go back."

That’s true. Mr. Xu’s birthday is also the reason why Xu Xiu decided to set the date for next month.

"Maybe before the 8th, I can't be sure."

Shen Xingyi waited for a while, and seeing that she still did not invite him, he pursed his lips slightly and said:

"Don't you need my presence?"

Xu Xiu shook his head.

It's so far, there's no need for Shen Xingyi to make a special trip, especially since he's so busy.

But Shen Xingyi doesn't think so.

"Everyone knows about your relationship with me. This is such an important occasion, and it's your first appearance. It would be bad if I didn't show up. It would easily lead to rumors."

In fact, Xu Xiu felt that there was no need for it, but seeing that he insisted, he agreed.

*

After confirming the time to go to City G, Xu Xiu became busier at work.

In addition to overseas business, Xu Xiu has also not neglected her domestic cosmetics business.

She hired three more makeup artists, with Tao Ningyu in charge. Afterwards, Xu Xiu used her previous connections to pave the way for this five-person makeup team to gradually gain a foothold in the industry.

Nowadays, many crews will first ask Xu Xiu’s team whether they have time before starting filming.

After all, they are reasonably priced, experienced and worry-free.

Just like that, the day to go to City G soon arrived.

Originally Shen Xingyi was going to join them, but he suddenly became busy since last week.

Xu Xiu didn't know the details, but it seemed that something went wrong with one of Shen Group's overseas cooperation projects.

"If you're too busy, forget it. You don't have to go back. I can explain it to them."

Shen Xingyi insisted:

"You guys go first, I'll be there on the birthday party."

Xu Xiu had no choice but to let him do what he wanted.

*

After arriving in City G, Xia Shuyu, Xu Lan, and Xu Lan's brother Xu Qiang came to pick them up.

Xu Qiang's personality and appearance are similar to Xu Lan, with a handsome face and cheerful personality.

So they quickly became familiar with each other through chatting and laughing.

Most members of the Xu family live in the Xu family ancestral home located in the old city.

The Xu family is wealthy and powerful, and their ancestral home is like that of ancient dignitaries, consisting of more than a dozen courtyards, and almost every courtyard has three entrances with a front hall and a rear bedroom.

A rough count shows that there are probably more than a hundred houses.

After actually entering this ancient building full of the concepts of hierarchy and clan system, Xu Xiu suddenly understood why Xu Yujia had to escape.

In that environment back then, if you followed Mr. Xu's rules, you would probably have to stay in such a high-walled backyard for the rest of your life.

Xu Lanmin noticed her change in mood and shook her hand:

"Almost no one of our generation lives in the ancestral home. Even my aunts and uncles often live in the city."

The aunt and uncle she mentioned were Xu Yunian's family and Xu Xiu's second uncle Xu Qinghan.

She walked in the alley holding Xu Xiu's hand and said slowly:

"My mom said that when I was little, I would cry every time I came here. I was particularly repulsed by this place. It might be because the walls here are so high and it looks very depressing."

"But it got better when I grew up. The houses here are very classical, and the most important thing is that you can come and go freely, so you can slowly appreciate the beauty of architecture."

Xu Xiu looked at the scenery around him and nodded in agreement.

If you look at it from an outsider's perspective, this building is indeed worth a visit.

The houses here are not as magnificent or noble as the ancient buildings in Yanjing. Instead, they are filled with quaint simplicity and melodiousness.

The simple and elegant alleys and courtyards are enough to make first-time visitors get lost.

Xu Lan slowly talked about his childhood, and the group soon arrived at the living room in the front yard.

Xu Xiu was holding the little kid's hand, and as soon as they entered the room, they saw old man Xu sitting on the armchair in the middle. He was wearing a long robe, leaning on a cane, and had a serious expression on his face.

Sitting next to him was an elderly woman with a thin figure and a slightly loose cheongsam.

But the silver hair and obvious wrinkles on her face did not diminish her calm and graceful aura.

After hearing the noise, they both looked up at the door.

The woman burst into tears in just a moment.

A young lady beside her supported her and walked slowly to Xu Xiu, holding her hand tightly.

At this point, Xu Xiu knew the other party's identity without any introduction.

The old woman was Xu Yujia’s mother and Xu Xiu’s grandmother.

The previous time the Xu family went to Yanjing, Old Mrs. Xu had just undergone a minor surgery and was unable to travel long distances.

In order to allow her to recover well after the operation, everyone chose to keep it secret for the time being, which is why they were unable to see Xu Xiu right away.

After she was discharged from the hospital, the Xu family had already returned to City G.

When she finally saw Xu Xiu at this time, Old Mrs. Xu was speechless.

Old Master Xu, who had been sitting behind them, lowered his head and remained silent. The scene was so sad that everyone couldn't help but have tears in their eyes.

When the little kid saw the adults crying, he hugged Xu Xiu's hand even tighter, even though he didn't understand why.

Xu Yunian saw that her mother was almost unable to stand, and hurriedly said:

"Everyone, please sit down. Let's talk about what we have to say."

In this way, the family finally sat down.

Only then did Xu Xiu see that there were actually many people sitting in the room. Some of them he had seen in Yanjing before, but most of them were strangers.

Xu Yunian introduced everyone to each other, but she also understood that Xu Xiu might not be able to remember all the complicated family relationships, so she comforted her:

"It doesn't matter if you don't know each other. You will get to know each other slowly after living here for a while."

There are still a few days before the birthday party, so Xu Xiu does have time to get familiar with the situation.

However, she was sensitive enough to realize that not every relative present had good intentions towards her.

In other words, not everyone is looking forward to her arrival like Xu Yunian and others.