After breakfast the next day, the Shen Residence started getting lively . Shen Yue and Uncle Wang were taking care of the plants in the yard as Shen Wenna and Aunt Xu were making dumplings for the reunion dinner . While City Z was in the north, many families had the practice of eating dumplings for their reunion dinner, so Shen Wenna made some too .
Mu Yuchen and Xi Xiaye were handling the calligraphy couplets and lanterns .
They worked until 6 p . m . in the evening before the family had their reunion dinner joyously . Because the couple needed to hurry back to the Mu Residence, Shen Yue and Shen Wenna sent them off .
“I got Uncle Wang to put some gifts into the trunk . Give them to your grandparents and parents . Take some time to visit us after the New Year . ” Shen Yue stood by the door and was starting to miss Xi Xiaye already .
In the end, the girl still had to go… Every time he thought about this, he felt like his treasure was being snatched away, and he felt empty and sour inside .
“Please be happy and well, Chen . Send my regards to your parents and grandparents,” Shen Wenna told him .
The couple nodded . “Grandpa, Mother, please get back in . It's pretty cold outside . I'll be sure to return with Xiaye after the New Year . ”
“Okay, get in the car . It's getting late soon . They're going to be worried!”
A rare gentle smile broke across Shen Wenna's frigid face as she patted Xi Xiaye's shoulder before she guided Shen Yue back into the house .
“Mmm, we'll go now . Grandpa and Mother, please go back inside too . ” Xi Xiaye felt a little sullen as she sat on the front passenger seat and waved to them .
“Remember to come back frequently . Give us a call before coming over . Grandpa will prepare your favorite dish at home . Maple Residence isn't that far away from here…”
While Shen Yue's voice sounded old, it had a very strong intent in it . Xi Xiaye nodded obediently .
The car started leaving the Shen Residence under the night sky .
The whole City Z was very lively . They could hear the sound of firecrackers and fireworks and they passed through the streets . One by one, the fireworks went off in the night sky and Xi Xiaye stared at them with her clear eyes .
Suddenly, her phone started vibrating at the side and she came back to her senses . Taking a glimpse, she noticed that it was Su Nan calling her .
“Su Nan?” She picked up the call .
“Xiaye? Happy New Year's Eve!”
Su Nan's sweet voice came over from the phone . “It's the first day of the New Year tomorrow . Come out and relax tomorrow night!”
“Tomorrow night? Umm…”
Xi Xiaye looked at Mu Yuchen hesitantly while Su Nan just went on, “I know you're a woman with a family right now, but aren't I too? You know what? Bring your man over as well . I've booked a room at Emperor and invited a few good friends . You know some of them too! Consider it a celebration for both our marriages and also a New Year celebration…”
Su Nan's voice bombarded her ears . Xi Xiaye hesitated before asking Mu Yuchen, “Su Nan's inviting us for a gathering at Emperor . Do you…”
“You should go out and relax more . I won't bother your friends' gathering . Zhou Zimo has invited me to his place for cards, so you decide for yourself whether you want to follow me or go with your friends,” he replied quietly .
Xi Xiaye frowned slightly and after some consideration, she decided . “I'll go with Su Nan then . ”
“Mmm, I'll send you over . Give me a call when you want to go back . ”
She nodded and then said to Su Nan on the phone, “Su Nan, actually I just wanted to call you and invite both you and Ruan Heng over to the opening ceremony of Glory World Imperial Sky Entertainment City . Anyway, I'll talk to you about it tomorrow night then . ”
“The opening ceremony for Imperial Sky Entertainment City?” Su Nan screamed, “Really? Is it really okay for people like us to join such a significant event? I know that only big shots can join events like this . ”
“Aren't I inviting you to become our guest now? Sometime later, Fashion City under Imperial Sky is going to organize a fashion show and I'm sure you'll be interested . Come over and take a look . ”
Su Nan gladly accepted Xi Xiaye's invitation .
Xi Xiaye hung up on the call and turned around to the man who was focusing on driving . “The PR Department is done sending out all the invitations, isn't it?”
“They were done with it last night . They move pretty quickly,” Mu Yuchen replied .
Xi Xiaye nodded . “I'll hand the invitations to Su Nan tomorrow then . There should be some invitations left at home, shouldn't there?”
“Just get Ah Mo to send them over tomorrow . You can take charge of the opening ceremony . Ah Mo will be helping you . ” Suddenly, he turned his head to look at her as he placed his hand onto hers . “There's something I have to inform you about . ”
“What is it?” She looked at his large hand in doubt .
He suddenly tightened his grip and said, “I'm going to City B right after the New Year, so I'll leave things here to you . Can you handle it?”
“You're going to City B?”
Xi Xiaye was surprised . No wonder he was leaving this matter in her hands . She frowned worriedly . “Is there something wrong with the partnership?”
“No, it's about the actual contract signing as well as sending an inspection team . Coincidentally, the daughter of Chairman Li from the company we're working with is getting married, so I might stay over for a night or two,” he replied indifferently .
“Mmm, then you should bring Ah Mo over . I can handle things here on my own . The PR Department has done most of the preparations, so I'm just overseeing things on that day . ”
Xi Xiaye gave it some thought with a frown . “Don't worry, Vice President Zhang is around as well . I'll go to him for advice if anything comes up . ”
“Wow, are you being a humble person now?” Mu Yuchen laughed as he moved his hand away . He put his arm over her shoulder and she did not struggle this time . Scoffing, she looked at him . “I've always been a humble person . When are you going?”
“I'll go by the evening of the second day after the New Year . I'll be back in time for the opening ceremony . ”
She hesitated for a moment before nodding . “Mmm, get enough rest these two days then . It's going to be pretty tiring for you . After the opening ceremony, most of our projects will go into a more relaxed phase . ”
“Are you concerned about me?” A smile appeared on his handsome face as he heard her words, his grip on her shoulder tightening slightly .
Xi Xiaye just stared at him without saying anything .
Chapter end
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