Reborn in the 80s: Everyone Falls For Me
Chapter 540 - 539: Mass Release 19

Chapter 540: Chapter 539: Mass Release 19

Actually, Xu Sisi was aware of the engagement dispute with Jin Ruiyang, although she wasn’t present at the scene.

After all, the distance between the first and second floor hardly seemed soundproof.

During those days, she felt very unsettled inside and even harbored thoughts of wanting to sabotage it.

Luckily, her reason prevailed in the end, and she didn’t do anything irrevocable.

Soon, the group arrived at the train station, where Xu Erhong had to bid farewell not only to his daughter but also his aging mother and his dearly beloved niece.

However, he showed no signs of reluctance and even waved at them cheerfully, "Goodbye, eh."

"Dad, I’ll miss you," Xu Sisi waved her hand.

Xu Erhong immediately responded, "Don’t, don’t miss me. Think more about Ruiyang, your fiancé."

Xu Sisi: "..."

Forget it, she didn’t want to talk to this dad anymore.

When facing Xu Niannian, Xu Erhong showed a much more reluctant emotion.

"Girl, when you’re in Kyoto, take good care of yourself. Buy whatever you want to eat, don’t save money. Your second uncle and Zhiqiang will work hard to earn more."

Xu Niannian was caught between laughter and tears.

"Thank you, Second Uncle. I will," she said.

Xu Erhong wiped away a tear, "Second Uncle will miss you."

The old lady rolled her eyes and grabbed his ear, "You blighter, overacting so much, aren’t you embarrassed?"

"Ouch ouch, Mom, let go, don’t be like this, it hurts," he complained.

"That’s for play-acting," the old lady said indignantly.

Xu Erhong, covering his ear and grinning, said, "Mom, you saw right through me. Isn’t that our Niannian, my boss? I’ve heard from the employees, never miss a chance to cozy up to the boss, or else you’ll pay the price later."

Xu Erhong turned back just to say that, prompting a bittersweet reaction from Xu Niannian.

She went up to hug Xu Erhong, "Second Uncle, rest assured, with your words, I’ll make sure to ’return the favor’."

Xu Erhong: "..."

Wow, his grandniece had learned to joke; that was a cause for celebration.

After ruffling Xu Niannian’s hair, Xu Erhong said sentimentally, "Smile more, it’s pretty, you’re the pride of our Xu family."

Xu Sisi felt aggrieved by the unequal treatment, stomping her foot, "Dad, are you still my real dad?"

Xu Erhong: "I really wish I weren’t."

Xu Sisi: "..."

Alright then, she shouldn’t have expected anything from this dad. It was her mistake, thinking nonsense like that, as if her head was filled with crap.

After joking around with Xu Niannian and Xu Sisi, Xu Erhong affectionately sidled up to the old lady, enveloping the woman who was tall enough to reach his shoulder in a tight embrace.

"Mom, take good care of yourself in Kyoto, don’t be too active. When you’re older, you have to accept it. If you hurt yourself, I’d still have to take care of you, you... ah!"

Xu Erhong yelped as the old lady kicked him, making him step back and rub his foot, "Mom, I’m your own child, that was a bit harsh."

"You’re lucky I don’t beat you to death, and that’s only out of respect for your father," the old lady huffed, wishing she could chop the nuisance into pieces on the spot.

Xu Niannian realized that her Second Uncle wasn’t happy unless he was causing trouble, as if something were missing otherwise.

Xu Wentian looked at the two of them helplessly, his smile filled with gentleness and tolerance.

After all the commotion, Xu Erhong finally approached Xu Wentian, scratching his head and awkwardly said, "Stepfather, have a good journey, how about a hug?"

Xu Wentian: "..."

"You blighter, that’s your father. What do you mean ’stepfather’? I’ll knock the living daylights out of you," scolded the old lady.

Eventually, Xu Wentian still hugged Xu Erhong, and Xu Niannian could see Wentian’s eyes glistening with moisture.

Looking at her quirky Second Uncle, Xu Niannian smiled secretly; actually, he was the most thoughtful of all.

He probably didn’t like farewells, either.

That’s why he used this manner to lighten the sorrow of parting.

As his own mother, the old lady knew him better than anyone; thus, she joined in on the fun, unconcerned by the number of people at the station watching them.

Everyone present understood.

Zuo Qing watched Xu Sisi and Xu Niannian, their faces beaming with smiles, feeling a tinge of envy.

With such a family, they were truly blessed.

Whether it was Xu Erhong and Liu Guimei or Yang Cuihua and Xu Dawei, they all doted on the two girls so much.

It was just that their ways of showing it were different.

Just as Zuo Qing enviously looked at Xu Niannian and Xu Sisi, Xu Erhong suddenly came over and gave her a hug, a bit more reserved than when he hugged Xu Sisi and Xu Niannian.

It was a purely courteous embrace.

Because Xu Erhong was concerned Zuo Qing might mind, considering he was a grown man.

When Zuo Qing was embraced by Xu Erhong, she froze, uncertainly looking towards Xu Wentian, even appearing a bit nervous.

Xu Wentian simply smiled encouragingly at her, not stopping Xu Erhong.

"Little sister, may I call you that?" Xu Erhong asked.

Zuo Qing nodded, still a bit dazed.

After a brief embrace, Xu Erhong let go. He looked at Zuo Qing with a smile, his words more polite than those to Xu Niannian and Xu Sisi, yet not at all distant.

"This is your first time at our house, and because of that little guy Zhiqiang’s wedding, we didn’t properly host you. From now on, we’re family. If you ever find Kyoto boring and not fun, come over to Second Brother. I’ll take you to do some hard work... ah, no, I mean, I’ll take you out for delicious food."

Xu Erhong almost let slip the usual spiel he used to cajole Xu Sisi and Xu Sanya.