In the blink of an eye, Chinese New Year's Eve arrived. Since the death of his mother, Xia Xizhi has spent every New Year alone. And this year, someone can finally accompany her and spend this special day together.

In the Ji family's mansion, Xia Xizhi was busy with a smile. As the only female dependant of the Ji family, the old man instructed her to prepare the Ji family's dinner. For her, this is a recognition.

The servants cut the window grilles and decorated the house, adding a touch of festivity to the place. The old man and Ji Xiuyu sat in the living room playing chess, while Ji Xiuming and Ji's father went to visit Mrs. Ji in prison.

"This year's Chinese New Year, the family is a lot deserted. The old man said with emotion.

Knowing what he meant, Ji Xiuyu said calmly: "If grandpa likes it, you can have a dusk love and make the house lively." ”

Waving his hand, the old man said with a smile: "I'm a lot older, and I'm used to being alone for so many years. If you want to make your home lively, hurry up and have a baby. With my body, I don't know if I can wait until the day I hold my great-grandson. ”

Hearing this, Ji Xiuyu was silent for a few seconds and said, "Well, we are working hard. ”

As he was talking, the doorbell rang, the maid was too busy to open, and Xia Xi went to open the door before. When he saw Fan Ranxi outside the door, Xia Xizhi couldn't help frowning: "Fan Ranxi?"

Carrying a small bag with a warm smile on his face, Fan Ranxi smiled elegantly and said, "Xia Xizhi, we meet again." ”

As soon as Xia Xizhi opened his mouth, he heard the old man's voice from inside the house: "Is it Ran Xi?"

With a smile on his lips, Fan Ranxi straightened his chest and walked past Xia Xizhi. Walking to the living room, he walked forward with a smile: "Grandpa, I'm here." ”

The old man beckoned to her and said amiably, "Ran Xi, come and sit." ”

Fan Ranxi nodded and sat down beside him obediently. Holding his hand, Fan Ranxi asked with concern: "Grandpa, how are you doing lately?" I asked my mother to ask someone to find the best cordyceps, which will be sent in the afternoon to make up for you." ”

Listening to her words, the old man said kindly: "You kid, don't be so polite. Before, you were injured in order to save Xiuyu, and we haven't thanked you properly. ”

Glancing at Ji Xiuyu opposite, Fan Ranxi replied with a smile: "Grandpa, you are polite." I saved Xiuyu out of instinct, and I don't need to repay it. ”

The old man naturally understood Fan Ranxi's thoughts about Ji Xiuyu, but he also knew that the two of them had missed it after all. "You are so sensible, let Xiu Yu help you find an excellent man another day. He knows a lot of people, and grandpa will help you check it when the time comes. The old man said with a smile on his face.

"No need grandpa, I don't plan to get married yet. Fan Ranxi politely refused, and looked at Ji Xiuyu with stupid eyes. And the latter's gaze still falls on the chess pieces.

Xia Xizhi walked over and came to Ji Xiuyu's side. Half-squatting, hands on his thighs. Raising his head to look at her, Ji Xiuyu said in a low voice: "Are you tired?"

Shaking his head, Xia Xizhi replied with a light smile: "No." ”

The old man looked at the two of them and explained: "Xiuyu, Ran Xi's family is not in City A, and they will celebrate the New Year at our house tonight." You two, you wouldn't mind, would you?"

Ji Xiuyu's expression was calm, and he said lightly: "Since grandpa has already taken people over, there is no point in us minding." Just an extra pair of chopsticks, it's okay. ”

With crooked eyebrows, Fan Ranxi said gratefully: "Grandpa, thank you for being so good to me." Originally, I thought that I would only be able to spend the Chinese New Year alone this year. ”

"We're all family, you're welcome. The old man said kindly.

Xia Xizhi listened quietly to the conversation between the old man and Fan Ranxi, and she knew that the old man really loved Fan Ranxi very much. Standing up, Xia Xizhi said sensibly: "Grandpa, then I'll continue to be busy." With that, Xia Xizhi turned around and left.

Seeing her leave, Fan Ranxi looked at Ji Xiuyu and asked, "Xiuyu, I want to go around the yard, can you accompany me for a walk?"

Hearing this, Ji Xiuyu calmly refused: "I want to accompany my grandfather to play chess and let the maid take you there." ”

Seeing that Fan Ranxi's eyes were a little lost, the old man was about to speak, but was interrupted by Ji Xiuyu, "Grandpa, it's your turn." ”

Looking at his eyes, the old man naturally understood what he meant. After a moment of silence, he picked up the chess piece and continued to play with him.

Fan Ranxi sat there, looking at the scene in front of him, and a sense of loss involuntarily appeared in his eyes. Ji Xiuyu's attitude towards her, although it was a little relaxed, was always distant.

At night, the lights are on, and the living room is very lively. After dinner, everyone sat there and chatted. The Ji family is emotionally unfamiliar, and the most lively is probably this day.

Fan Ranxi is very popular with the old man, and with her by her side, the old man's happy laughter resounded in the house from time to time. Regarding the previous grievances, Ji Xiuyu didn't want to worry about it anymore, so when Ji's father took the initiative to talk to him, he didn't refuse.

patted Ji Xiuyu, Xia Xizhi said gently: "I'll go and cut fruit for everyone." ”

"Well, don't get tired. Ji Xiuyu admonished.

Xia Xizhi agreed with a sweet smile, got up and walked to the kitchen. In the kitchen, Xia Xizhi carefully cut the fruit. As soon as she cut it and was about to pick it up, a pair of hands was a step ahead of her. Xia Xizhi looked sideways, only to see Fan Ranxi holding the fruit, and said with a smile: "I'll send it over." ”

Looking at her expression, Xia Xizhi replied calmly: "The person who comes is a guest, I can just come to this kind of rough work." ”

The curvature of his lips raised, and Fan Ranxi responded with a smile: "I've been playing here since I was a child, and I'm very familiar with it." Just now grandpa said, I am a family. Xia Xizhi, you can rest well. With that, Fan Ranxi calmly took the fruit and left.

Xia Xizhi took a step forward, and was about to stop her, but after hesitating, he still gave up. Today is the Chinese New Year, and she doesn't want to argue with Fan Ranxi. lest the old man think that she is too stingy.

"I heard that Fan Ranxi and his eldest brother have had a good relationship since childhood. I also heard that my grandfather had planned to let the two of them get married. A lazy voice came from the kitchen door.

Looking for the sound, I saw Ji Xiuming holding his hands crossed, leaning comfortably on the door panel, looking at him with a smile. "Well, childhood sweetheart, normal. Xia Xizhi said calmly.

Looking at her appearance, Ji Xiuming said with a smile: "Sister-in-law, the relationship between Fan Ranxi and the eldest brother is deeper than you imagined." You have to be careful, lest your big brother be snatched away. ”

With an indifferent expression, Xia Xizhi said calmly: "I have confidence in my husband. ”

"I heard that the eldest brother didn't even care about his life for Fan Ranxi before. In addition, her grandfather also loves her very much. Sister-in-law, beware. Ji Xiuming finished speaking matter-of-fact and turned to leave.

Xia Xizhi stood in place, his eyes narrowed slightly: "Oh, yes?"