Chapter 144 The Return of Happiness
Chapter 144 The Return of Happiness
The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the lawn, giving Yan Jin and Xiang Mei a golden halo. In the distance, Xiang Yu watched this scene quietly, with complex emotions surging in his deep eyes. The driver's words seemed to still echo in his ears, but he felt that some things did not need to be rushed.
He saw Xiang Mei wiped her tears, then raised her head and a bright smile appeared on her face. That smile was as bright as ever, but it lacked the arrogance of the past and was more sincere and grateful.
Yan Jin gently stroked Xiang Mei's hair and whispered something. Xiang Mei listened carefully, nodding from time to time and showing a shy expression from time to time.
At that moment, Xiang Yu seemed to see time going back. He saw the carefree little girl in his memory and the happiness and harmony that their family once had.
As night fell and the lights came on, a warm family gathering was underway in the Xiang family villa. The table was filled with sumptuous dishes and laughter continued.
Xiang Mei picked up the wine glass, walked to Yan Jin, and bowed deeply. "Yan Jin, I'm sorry. I was ignorant before, said a lot of excessive words, and did a lot of things that made you sad. I promise you that I will change my bad habits in the future, study hard, work hard, become a good person like you, and always cherish this family relationship."
Her voice was sincere and earnest, and her eyes were sparkling with tears. Everyone present was moved by her true feelings, and they all put down their cutlery and looked at Yan Jin.
Yan Jin looked at the girl in front of her who used to be willful and capricious, but now was sensible and considerate, with mixed feelings in her heart. She slowly stood up, stretched out her hands, and a gentle smile bloomed on her lips, "Sister Xiang..."
Yan Jin accepted Xiang Mei's apology with a smile, tears welling up in her eyes. She gently held Xiang Mei's hand and said softly, "Silly girl, let the past be the past. The important thing is that we are a family now, and we must understand and support each other."
Xiang Mei was so moved that tears welled up in her eyes. She threw herself into Yan Jin's arms and hugged her tightly. At this moment, she truly felt the warmth and tolerance from her family, and her heart was filled with happiness and gratitude.
Xiang Yu watched this scene quietly, with a gratified smile on his face. He cleared his throat and broke the warm silence, "Xiang Mei, Dad has seen your changes and your efforts. You are a smart child. As long as you are willing to work hard, you will definitely achieve something."
He paused, looking at Xiang Mei firmly, "From today on, Dad will provide you with more development opportunities, let you get in touch with different businesses of the company, and learn more management experience. I believe that you will be able to find your own direction in life and realize your own life value."
Xiang Mei burst into tears of gratitude. She raised her head, her eyes full of determination and resoluteness, "Dad, I..."
Xiang Mei was so grateful that she choked up and couldn't speak. She could only nod vigorously, "Dad, I will definitely work hard and live up to your and my sister's expectations!" She knew that this was her father's greatest recognition of her and also his greatest expectation for her future.
Yan Jin gently stroked Xiang Mei's hair, with a smile on her face, "Good boy, I believe in you." She turned to look at Xiang Yu, her eyes full of praise, "You did a great job today."
Xiang Yu raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and reached out to hold Yan Jin's hand, "I just did what I should do." His eyes were gentle and affectionate, as if he wanted to melt Yan Jin in them.
At dinner time, the family sat around the dining table in a warm and harmonious atmosphere.
The crystal chandelier emits a soft light, illuminating the table full of sumptuous dishes. The red wine sways gently in the goblet, exuding an intoxicating aroma.
Sister Xiang chattered about interesting things in the company and teased Xiang Yu from time to time, which made Yan Jin and the servants laugh. Although Xiang Yu said "no big deal", his eyes and eyebrows were smiling, and he was obviously in a very happy mood.
"By the way, sister, I heard that the company is developing a new project recently. Are you involved?" Xiang Mei asked curiously.
Yan Jin put down the knife and fork in her hand gracefully, "Well, I'm responsible for market research and promotion plans."
"Wow, that sounds amazing!" Sister Xiang looked at Yan Jin with admiration, "Sister, you are really my idol!"
Yan Jin smiled, "You only know how to say nice things." She paused, looking at Xiang Yu and Xiang Mei, "Actually, I have good news to announce today..."
Everyone's eyes were focused on Yan Jin, and the room suddenly became quiet, with only the sound of tableware colliding lightly.
Yan Jin took a deep breath, and a happy smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, "I..."
Yan Jin took a deep breath, and a happy arc appeared on the corner of her mouth. "I..." She paused, and gently stroked her belly, "I'm going to be a mother."
"What?!" Xiang Mei exclaimed, and the fork in her hand fell onto the plate with a crisp sound.
Xiang Yu was also stunned. He stood up suddenly, his deep eyes locked tightly on Yan Jin, his voice trembling slightly, "Jin'er, you...are you telling the truth?"
Yan Jin smiled and nodded, her eyes and eyebrows filled with maternal radiance, "It's true, it's been more than a month."
"Oh my god! I'm going to be an aunt!" Sister Xiang jumped up excitedly and hugged Yan Jin, "Sister, congratulations! Congratulations!"
Xiang Yu came back to his senses, strode to Yan Jin, and carefully held her shoulders, his eyes full of ecstasy and disbelief, "Jin'er, is this true? I'm going to be a father?"
Yan Jin said "hmm" softly and handed him the pregnancy test report in her hand, "Take a look for yourself."
Xiang Yu took the report with trembling hands, and his eyes instantly moistened as he saw the lines of data. He held the report tightly, with indescribable excitement and joy surging in his heart.
"That's great! That's great!" Xiang Yu was so excited that he was incoherent. He hugged Yan Jin into his arms, "Jin'er, thank you, thank you..."
Yan Jin felt the warmth and strength in his embrace, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but slightly rise. She gently patted his back and said softly, "Silly boy, this is our child. I should be the one to say thank you."
Sister Xiang watched this scene from the side, and a relieved smile appeared on her face. She walked over to the two of them and gently took Yan Jin's hand, "Sister, congratulations, you must take good care of yourself and the baby. If you need any help from me, just let me know. I will definitely be a good aunt and make all preparations for my little nephew/niece!"
Yan Jin looked at the sensible and well-behaved girl in front of her, and her heart was filled with emotion. She knew that Xiang Mei had completely accepted her and sincerely wanted to become a part of this family.
"Okay," Yan Jin nodded with a smile, "From now on we are a family. We must support each other and protect this home together."
The dinner ended in laughter and the air was filled with happiness and warmth.
However, at this moment, the door of the villa was slowly pushed open, and a tall and straight figure appeared at the door...
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