Hong Kong Variety Show: From Little Brother to Big Boss

In the living room, Liu's mother glared at her eldest son, then stood up and walked towards the kitchen. Seeing this, Ruby quickly pushed Liu Xu's hand away and followed him into the kitchen.

"What's wrong with my mother?" Liu Xu was a little puzzled and looked at his father Liu who was sitting on the sofa.

Father Liu glanced at his daughter-in-law and Li Xin who kept going in and out of the kitchen. He thought for a moment and then lowered his voice and said truthfully:

"Xinxin told us that she is a barren woman and doesn't mind you having other women."

"Your mother might feel uncomfortable after hearing this. She has always wanted to hold her grandson. Xinxin's words touched her, but she also felt that it went against her beliefs."

Liu Xu's frown quickly relaxed and he shrugged: "Dad, I haven't considered the child's affairs. When you have time, please persuade my mother so that she won't get stuck in a dead end."

"Yes, I will. This family only exists because of me, otherwise it would fall apart sooner or later. You and your mother are both stubborn, neither of you can convince the other."

Father Liu sounded melancholy, feeling deeply his importance in this family.

He understood his son's character. He would not allow anyone to interfere in his life or marriage, not even them as his parents.

He wouldn't listen, and even if he did, he wouldn't act. Instead, he would come up with a bunch of arguments to refute her. He had already let it go, and only his mother, Zhou Lanhui, couldn't understand.

In the kitchen, Liu's mother held Ruby's hand with a smile on her face.

Although there was still a hint of complex emotions hidden in her smile, it was obviously much milder than before Liu Xu came back.

Ruby was whispering something to Liu's mother, and occasionally made some gestures, which made Liu's mother smile.

"Mom, what are you guys talking about? You look so happy." Liu Xu asked with a smile.

Mother Liu rolled her eyes at him, but her tone was no longer as angry as before. "What else can we talk about? Just talk to Xinxin. Unlike a certain son who never cares about his mother's feelings."

Liu Xu hurried forward and massaged his mother's shoulders and back attentively:

"Mom, I'm busy, aren't I? Every day when I open my eyes, I have to worry about the food problems of tens of thousands of brothers. Please tell me what Xinxin talked about with you that made you so happy."

Liu's mother feigned anger and slapped his hand away, but she continued to talk: "Xinxin told me a lot about her childhood and the interesting things she encountered at work."

"This child has such a rich life experience," said Mother Liu. A trace of sadness flashed in her eyes as she pursed her lips and held Li Xin's hand as she continued:

"He was so thoughtful. He knew I liked listening to opera and said he would find some old records for me."

Ruby smiled and continued, "Auntie, I still have a few out-of-print records. When I find them, I'll send them to you so you can listen to as much as you want."

Mother Liu smiled so hard that her eyes narrowed into slits: "Xinxin, you are so thoughtful."

As the dishes were heated up one by one, Liu Xu took the initiative to call his younger brothers and sisters to eat.

As soon as the door to the study was opened, the first thing that came into my ears was the sound of lips smacking.

Liu Xiaoliang and Liu Xiaomei each had a desk, and the drawers of both desks were half open.

Seeing Liu Xu come in, the two of them stopped talking as if by reflex. Liu Xiaomei closed the drawer in a panic, while Liu Xiaoliang had a calm expression on his face and moved quietly.

Seeing his younger siblings looking so guilty, Liu Xu shook his head and sighed, "What a loser! He has to be so sneaky even when eating snacks. He's not like your eldest brother at all!"

Liu Xiaomei stuck out her tongue and took out the snacks with a playful smile: "Brother, do you want some?" The thumb and index finger holding the snack bag were reflecting slightly under the light.

Liu Xu calmly took a half step back and said, "I appreciate the kindness, but forget about the snacks. Keep them for yourself...and eat them slowly!"

"By the way, the New Year's Eve dinner is ready. Go wash your hands and get ready to eat."

"Great! I'm so hungry!" Liu Xiaomei jumped up from her chair with a plop. Then, as if she had thought of something, she looked at Liu Xu with resentment in her eyes.

"Big brother, you didn't eat snacks, and you didn't go along with me and my second brother. But I ate snacks because I came home too late and I was hungry. You can't complain to mom!"

Liu Xu was amused by his sister's quirky and slightly cunning appearance. He reached out and gently tapped Liu Xiaomei's forehead: "Okay, okay, okay."

"I won't complain. Go wash your hands quickly, or the food will get cold and you'll have to reheat it."

Liu Xiaomei then grinned in relief, pulled Liu Xiaoliang and ran to the bathroom, shouting as she ran: "Second brother, hurry up, don't delay my New Year's Eve dinner!"

Liu Xu looked at his brother and sister's lively backs and shook his head helplessly, but a doting smile remained on his lips. He turned, closed the study door, and walked towards the dining room.

At the dining table, Liu's father was already sitting in the main seat, whispering something to Liu's mother, both of them with faint smiles on their faces.

Ruby helped to set the dishes aside, her movements skillful and gentle.

"Brother, you're here!" Liu Xiaomei rushed out of the bathroom like a little whirlwind, jumped to Liu Xu's side, and pulled him to the dining table.

Liu Xu was pulled by her and sat down on the chair.

Liu Xiaoliang also walked over slowly and winked at him secretly under the table.

"Everyone is here, let's eat." Father Liu said with a smile, and he was the first to pick up the chopsticks. The whole family started to eat, and the table suddenly became lively.

Mother Liu kept picking up food for Ruby, muttering, "Xinxin, eat more. You look so skinny."

Ruby quickly took the dish and said gratefully, "Thank you, Auntie." Then she picked up a piece of fish head and put it into Liu's mother's mouth, "Auntie, you eat too."

Seeing her mother and future sister-in-law picking up food for each other, Liu Xiaomei was not willing to be outdone.

He picked up the braised pork and put it into the bowls of Liu's father, Liu Xu, and Liu Xiaoliang one by one: "Father, eldest brother, second brother, you work so hard every day, eat more meat to replenish your body."

Liu Xu smiled and patted his sister's head: "Xiaomei is really considerate. She knows how to care about your father and two brothers. Now that you have grown up, why don't you go to the construction site with your eldest brother to move bricks tomorrow?"

When Liu Xiaomei heard this, her mouth pouted instantly, her eyes widened, and she stamped her feet in mock anger, "Brother, my dream is to be a painter!"

Liu Xiaoliang was laughing so hard that he fell backwards. He pointed at Liu Xiaomei and said, "Xiaomei, you're the only one who thinks you're a painter? Last time you drew a kitten, everyone thought it was a mouse. Hahaha."

Liu Xiaomei was exposed and was so angry that she put down her chopsticks, put her hands on her hips and snorted coldly.

Seeing that her second brother still didn't realize she was really angry, Liu Xiaomei snatched the braised pork from Liu Xiaoliang's bowl with lightning speed: "I won't give it to you, so you can laugh at me!"

The whole family was amused by the playfulness between the brother and sister, and the atmosphere was full of laughter.

Father Liu smiled and waved his hand: "Alright, alright, stop fighting, and eat quickly. Xiaomei, no matter what you want to do in the future, Dad will support you."

Liu Xiaomei then raised her chin proudly and made a face at Liu Xiaoliang: "Huh, did you hear that, bad brother? Dad supports you becoming a painter!"

After dinner, Liu Xiaoliang was punished to wash the dishes because he was irresponsible as the second brother. Not only did he make his sister angry, but he also snatched the braised pork from her.

Liu Xiaomei was responsible for wiping the table. Unlike Liu Xiaoliang's punishment, this was a task that Liu Xiaomei took on on her own initiative, saying that she had grown up and wanted to share the housework at home.

Liu's mother was so moved that tears welled up in her eyes. She said her daughter was still young and would do housework when she was older.

But Liu Xiaomei was firm in her attitude, like a general commanding an army, and shouted, "Dad, big brother, I leave Mother to you!"

After saying that, he started to clear the table and rushed into the kitchen with the dishes in his hands.

While busying himself, he was gloating over Liu Xiaoliang's misfortune, which made Liu's mother laugh and cry.