Reborn not to be a simp, the school beauty's whole family goes crazy

Completely different from the shabby style of previous years, the banquet was quite well arranged.

"Come on, don't be shy, let's eat first," said Xu Xiucai warmly.

Just as everyone was laughing and chatting, preparing to raise their glasses in celebration.

Xu Xiucai's second elder brother, Xu Maocai, brought his wife, Li Dongdong, while his eldest elder brother, Xu Juren, brought his wife, Liu Fangfang.

They rushed over in a flurry, arriving uninvited.

As soon as Li Dongdong entered the room, her eyes scanned the dishes and gifts on the table like a scanner.

When her gaze fell on the gifts brought by the Chen family, her eyes instantly turned cold.

Li Dongdong snorted coldly and said sarcastically, "Oh, third sister-in-law, your family runs a chicken farm, and you help manage it so your nephew can make so much money."

"Is this all you brought to pay New Year's visits? That's too stingy, isn't it?"

Xu Maocai immediately echoed, his face full of smugness and disdain.

"That's right, if you do housework for the Xu family at home, we'll say that the Xu family treats you like a maid."

"As a result, even though you're working for your nephew, you're still treated like a maid, and he doesn't seem to treat you any better."

Upon hearing this, Chen Dong's face instantly turned cold.

His previously happy expression seemed to freeze, and his teeth were clenched.

His clenched fists trembled slightly under the table.

Just as he was about to retort, Chen Meiju rushed forward and preemptively retorted, her eyes filled with anger.

"Li Dongdong, watch your mouth!"

"It's none of your business what happens in our family!"

"What gifts my brother's family brings when they visit for the New Year is my brother's idea. Why should you be here pointing fingers and making irresponsible remarks?"

"Besides, if you're going to meddle in other people's business, you should take care of your own messy affairs."

Chen Meiju's voice rose a few decibels, her eyes burning with anger.

Seeing that things were not going well, Xu Xiucai broke out in a cold sweat and quickly stepped in to smooth things over, forcing an awkward smile on his face.

"Stop arguing, everyone. It's Chinese New Year, let's have a meal and have some fun."

Xu Xiucai's voice trembled slightly as he tried to ease the tense atmosphere.

Xu, the scholar, was usually a learned old man who always valued harmony.

At this moment, he frowned, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes, and unusually reprimanded his wife, his voice carrying an air of authority.

"It's the Lunar New Year, and your third brother's wife's family is coming to visit. Why are you saying such unpleasant things?"

"They have no manners at all, airing their dirty laundry in public."

"This is what Xu, the scholar, said seriously."

Liu Fangfang snorted twice after being scolded by her husband, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

He offered some New Year's greetings to Chen Meiju and Xu Xiucai, but his voice sounded somewhat forced.

"Third brother, third brother's wife, Happy New Year! I wish you both a wonderful new year."

After saying that, Liu Fangfang put down a box of drinks and left in a hurry, her steps quick as if she were fleeing something.

Xu, the scholar, also sighed helplessly, his sigh filled with exhaustion and embarrassment.

He also exchanged a few New Year's greetings and then left.

That figure looked somewhat forlorn.

Xu Maocai and Li Dongdong felt bored after their elder brother left.

The two exchanged a glance, and saw guilt and hesitation in each other's eyes.

He was detained for ten days by Chen Dong last time, how could he not feel guilty?

Xu Maocai and his wife Li Dongdong didn't even say a New Year's greeting before turning around and leaving.

It was as if they came here not to visit relatives and friends, but to cause trouble, and they left in such a hurry.

After everyone left, Chen Jianguo snorted coldly, his laughter filled with contempt and anger.

"Second sister, your husband's relatives are really outrageous. During the New Year, they just keep ruining the atmosphere."

Chen Jianguo frowned, clearly displeased.

"Hmph, look at this, these are your eldest brother and sister-in-law, your second brother and sister-in-law, they don't treat you like their own brother at all."

Chen Meiju also looked displeased, a hint of sadness flashing in her eyes.

Xu Xiucai was somewhat embarrassed. He lowered his head and muttered something under his breath, his voice carrying a hint of defense.

"You're just too vengeful. We're all family..."

"Family? Would family talk to us like that? Would family be so rude?"

Chen Meiju interrupted Xu Xiucai, clearly very angry.

He turned around and warmly greeted his younger brother Chen Jianguo, his sister-in-law Li Huazhen, his niece Chen Xiumei, and his nephew Chen Dong.

"Never mind them, let's eat and drink well today!"

It was the Lunar New Year, after all, and Chen Dong didn't want to spoil the festive atmosphere by arguing too much.

Otherwise, we could chase after them, going up and down, and have a good go at Xu Maocai and Li Dongdong.

After visiting all his relatives, Chen Dong felt like all his bones were about to fall apart, as if all his strength had been drained.

Every joint felt like it was being gently tapped with a small hammer, causing intense soreness.

When he got home, he didn't even have the strength to take off his shoes before collapsing onto the sofa.

He felt like he had lost his backbone, and was extremely exhausted.

Anyone who has ever accompanied their elders to visit relatives, especially as a junior member of the family, knows this.

Visiting relatives during the Lunar New Year is very tiring; otherwise, in the previous era, many young people wouldn't have been so annoyed by visiting relatives and would have simply stopped doing so.

It cost a lot of money and effort, and I was exhausted.

Especially those who haven't made much money are even more like Barbie Q.

On the second day, the eighth day of the lunar new year, Chen Dong did not go anywhere.

Like a lazy snail, it wrapped itself in a blanket and rested for a whole day.

All day long, he was trapped in this warm but somewhat stuffy bed, feeling as if he were sealed by the blanket.

I just want to relax and recover from the fatigue brought on by visiting relatives and friends for the New Year.

I had planned to visit Chu Mengran on the ninth day of the Lunar New Year to share with her the interesting and novel things that happened during the New Year's visits over the years, as well as the heartwarming moments of reuniting with my family.

In his heart, he had imagined Chu Mengran's gentle smile and curious eyes countless times.

But early in the morning, the house suddenly became bustling with noise, like a pot boiling over.

It turned out that Aunt Chen Guilan had brought her twelve-year-old daughter, Daya, and eight-year-old daughter, Erya, to pay New Year's greetings.

As soon as the doorbell rang, the Chen family members all pricked up their ears, as if expecting some kind of surprise.

The moment the door was opened, Aunt Chen Guilan's cheerful voice rang out.

"Brother, sister-in-law, Happy New Year! I've brought my two girls to wish you a Happy New Year!"

As soon as Chen Guilan entered the door, a bright smile bloomed on her face.

That smile was like a flower blooming in spring, warming the heart of anyone who saw it.

Chen Jianguo and Li Huazhen quickly stood up to greet her, saying warmly, "Third Sister, Happy New Year!"

"Come in and sit down. It's freezing cold outside, don't catch a cold."

As Li Huazhen spoke, she stepped forward and took Chen Guilan's hand.

It was as if all the longing for this long-awaited reunion was poured into this tight handshake.

Since Chen Guilan moved out, we have indeed seen each other very little in the past month or two.

Chen Xiumei and Chen Dong also went up to greet them, smiling and saying hello to their aunt and cousins.