Chapter 132 New Year’s Day

Chapter 132 New Year's Day

Ye Xiaoxiao: "Let's wait and see how our advertisement turns out."

She was confident the advertisement would make an impact once it aired.

Manager Ma spoke seriously: "I’ll oversee this and have Xiao Wu handle it promptly."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "Thanks for your effort."

With New Year’s Day around the corner, Ye Xiaoxiao received a letter from Ye Changning. He said the plasters he got last time sold out quickly, and he’d return to the capital before the New Year, and head home with Ye Xiaoxiao.

Ye Xiaoxiao was thrilled since she didn’t want to travel alone.

When the time came, she’d ride with Ye Changning, and they could look out for each other on the road.

Ye Xiaoxiao telegraphed Ye Changning, letting him know her vacation schedule and plans.

On New Year’s Day, Ye Xiaoxiao and Lu Hanchuan planned to visit each other’s homes.

The school had a day off, and Ye Xiaoxiao had planned to hit the mall for gifts, but Lu Hanchuan showed up early.

Ye Xiaoxiao sat in the car, "Let’s swing by the mall."

Lu Hanchuan: "Don’t bother buying anything."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "But I need to pick up some gifts, so let’s go."

Lu Hanchuan: "Do I get something too?"

Ye Xiaoxiao teased, "Yes, let’s go quickly."

Lu Hanchuan finally drove off.

The two went to the mall, and Ye Xiaoxiao picked out gifts for the Lu Family.

Last time she went to the Lu Family, Grandma Lu gave her a hefty red envelope, and she felt awkward.

This time, Lu Hanchuan offered to pay, but she declined.

Lu Hanchuan could only follow behind, watching Ye Xiaoxiao pick things out at the stalls.

The first gift doesn’t need to be pricey, just meaningful.

Ye Xiaoxiao picked out a cashmere sweater for Grandma Lu and Grandpa Lu.

Lu Hanchuan helped choose the size.

For Lu Hanchuan’s parents, she gave each of them a cashmere scarf.

Ye Xiaoxiao looked back at Lu Hanchuan, "Should I buy one for you too?"

Lu Hanchuan: "I have a scarf."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "I know what to give you, but you’ll have to wait, you won’t get it today."

Lu Hanchuan, carrying the gifts, said very good-naturedly: "Alright, I’ll wait."

When the two arrived at the compound, Ye Xiaoxiao kept an eye out for familiar faces.

She doesn’t have the original owner’s memories now and can only rely on Lu Hanchuan.

“If you see anyone you know, remember to introduce me.”

Lu Hanchuan was quite willing. “Don’t worry, after today, everyone in the neighborhood will know you’re my girl.”

Ye Xiaoxiao looked at him. “That’s not exactly what I meant.”

Lu Hanchuan put his arm around his girlfriend’s shoulder. “You can be, though.”

Ye Xiaoxiao covered her face.

Lu Hanchuan raised an eyebrow. “Is this something to be embarrassed about?”

Ye Xiaoxiao replied, “No, it’s just me.”

Though the Lu and Hao families live in the same compound, the east and west sides are far apart, so they are practically unrelated, and it’s rare to encounter each other in the neighborhood.

Everyone they passed greeted Lu Hanchuan.

“Hey, Xiao Lu, is this your girl?”

Lu Hanchuan was rarely this enthusiastic. “Yes, my parents are home today, so we’re heading back to see them.”

Usually, it was people who didn’t know Ye Xiaoxiao.

For most of the way, Ye Xiaoxiao was fine.

Until someone gave her a curious look.

“Xiao Xiao?”

Mrs. Li had just finished dinner at home and was about to go back to her parents’ home when she saw a young couple coming toward her. The girl looked like the one from the Hao family.

And the boy…

Lu Hanchuan leaned in and whispered to Ye Xiaoxiao, “Mrs. Li Fengran, surnamed Lu.”

She had no ties to the Lu family, and Lu Hanchuan only remembered her as familiar. But he made sure to remember everyone’s surnames in the compound.

Ye Xiaoxiao nodded.

This was clearly someone who recognized her, and she greeted them accordingly. “Aunt Lu.”

Mrs. Li asked, puzzled, “Xiao Xiao, are you going back to the Hao family?”

Ye Xiaoxiao smiled. “Aunt Lu, you might not know, but Aunt He spoke to me earlier. She asked me not to bother her anymore.”

Mrs. Li was caught off guard. She really didn’t expect He Qiaoxiang to have said that. She hadn’t mentioned it last time they met.

Lu Hanchuan didn’t know about this either, but after their last visit to the Hao family, it was clear Xiao Xiao should leave. And if Xiao Xiao cut ties with the Hao family, then his girlfriend would have to lean on him in the neighborhood. He was quite fond of this idea.

Mrs. Li hurriedly left after greeting them.

It wasn’t until they parted that she suddenly realized the boy with Xiao Xiao looked familiar.

Is she also from the neighborhood...

Lu Hanchuan walked a bit further before asking, "Why does she know you, but you seem not to know her?"

Ye Xiaoxiao replied, "I wasn't very close with these ladies; Mrs. Hao just introduced me to them."

Lu Hanchuan didn't ask further.

Ye Xiaoxiao knew exactly how to deal with him.

Lu Family.

The family of four was seated neatly in the living room.

Lu Xingzhou looked at his parents and wife, "Xiao Chuan mentioned he's bringing his girlfriend over for dinner; we don't need to overdo it."

Yun Chengxiu stood up nervously, "Am I dressed too formally today? But my parents said the girl is quite beautiful; I can't look out of place."

The elderly Mrs. Lu called the housekeeper, "Are the dishes I asked for ready? Xiao Xiao really likes them."

The housekeeper responded, "Don't worry, everything is ready."

The elderly Mr. Lu said, "Don't be too serious; you might scare her."

Lu Xingzhou: "..."

No one paid him any attention.

Though he was a big shot outside, at home, he didn't have much say.

When the doorbell rang, everyone who had been discussing the meal didn't know whether to sit or stand.

The elderly Mrs. Lu calmly directed everyone to sit down, "Stay calm, follow my lead, and smile when it's appropriate."

Lu Xingzhou: "..."

Ye Xiaoxiao asked Lu Hanchuan, "Don't you have a key? Why bother ringing the doorbell?"

Lu Hanchuan replied, "Just giving them a heads-up."

The two entered with gifts.

Yun Chengxiu was instantly taken with the girl; my, she's stunning.

She's just used to seeing her son and husband.

They both have the looks of top-tier men of this era.

If her son brought home an average-looking girl, she'd still be happy, but not this thrilled at first sight.

Ye Xiaoxiao politely greeted everyone in the Lu family.

She wasn't sure what Lu Hanchuan had told them, but she felt like she was being treated like royalty.

"Xiao Xiao, come sit down over here."

Yun Chengxiu guided Ye Xiaoxiao to the sofa.

Ye Xiaoxiao handed over the gifts, "Auntie, these are some gifts I brought for you and uncle."

Yun Chengxiu was very happy, holding the scarf up to herself. It really has a young girl’s touch—the color of the scarf was truly beautiful.

Her son and husband usually just gave her money—they weren’t this thoughtful.

"Xiao Xiao, I really like this gift."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "I also got gifts for Grandpa and Grandma."

Old Mrs. Lu: "There’s something for me too? I’m thrilled!"