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Xu Xiwan and Lin Xing's New Year's Eve dinner was extremely simple, not even comparable to an ordinary dinner at an ordinary family, but Lin Xing was very happy, and Xu Xiwan also appeared to be in a happy mood.

After dinner, they watched the Spring Festival Gala in the living room. The host's standard smirk looked a little funny, and Xu Xiwan remembered Xue Qushuang's evaluation of himself.

At that time, Xu Xiwan met a client for the first time. After the meeting, her face was a little stiff. After the client left, her cheeks twitched subconsciously, and Xue Qushuang laughed at her: "You laughed just now, just like the host of the Spring Festival Gala."

Thinking of this, Xu Xiwan couldn't help laughing at the row of hosts on the stage.

Lin Xing couldn't understand the Spring Festival Gala, so he lowered his head to read his picture book, and when he raised his eyes, he saw Xu Xiwan covering his mouth and smiling, and asked her why she was smiling.

Xu Xiwan gave Lin Xing that smirk from before, and asked her, "Xiao Xing thinks I look like the aunt on TV?"

Lin Xing watched TV, then looked at Xu Xiwan, shook his head, "It's not like, Auntie doesn't watch Wanwan."

Lin Xing thought, everything is the best in her evenings, of course the aunt on TV can't compare.

"Smile, does it look like a smile?" Xu Xiwan asked again.

Lin Xing compared them carefully this time, and clapped his hands, "Like! Wanwan is really good! You are so similar!"

In Lin Xing's eyes, Xu Xiwan is omnipotent, he can do everything to the best, even imitating the aunt on TV.

Xu Xiwan hugged Lin Xing's small shoulders and leaned back and forth on the sofa.Lin Xing didn't understand Xu Xiwan's smile, but when Xu Xiwan laughed, she also followed suit.

I heard that there will be a New Year’s Eve firework show at zero o’clock, and it will be set off on the People’s Square. The People’s Square is not far from the community where Xu Xi lives late. Ask Lin Xing if he wants to see it.

Lin Xing didn't know what a fireworks show was, but since Xu Xiwan said it, she nodded without hesitation and said yes, Xu Xiwan put on her down jacket and took her to the top floor together.

The top floor has already gathered a lot of residents of the building, and some of them have the foresight to bring melon seeds drink ponytail, while chatting and chatting while waiting for the New Year's Eve, when the countdown to zero, everyone on the top of the building will follow in unison Counting down to welcome the arrival of the New Year, this kind of New Year's Eve atmosphere is really good, Lin Xing also counted together.

"...Three, two, one, zero!"

Everyone counted to zero. Lin Xing was hugged by Xu Xiwan. She was about to turn her head and say Happy New Year to Xu Xiwan. Unexpectedly, there was a loud noise in the sky. When she heard the sound, she was shocked and her face turned pale. Like paper, his whole body twitched, his face was buried on Xu Xiwan's shoulder, and he dared not move.

"Xiao Xing?" Xu Xi Wan felt Lin Xing's stiffness, lowered his head, and asked her ear, "Is it uncomfortable?"

"Fire the cannon... let the cannon go..." Lin Xing murmured, his voice trembling, "Run at night, the cannon went off, it hurts..."

"It hurts, it hurts...run away at night, it hurts..." Lin Xing started to cry as he spoke.

It turned out that Lin Xing was afraid of the sound of fireworks.

Xu Xiwan didn't dare to stay longer, everyone was still feeling that this year's fireworks show was more spectacular than last year, but she hugged Lin Xing and hurried downstairs against the crowd.

In the elevator, the sound of fireworks was already very small, only a distant muffled sound could be heard, and Lin Xing's sobbing became obvious, sobbing and sobbing, which made people feel distressed.

Xu Xiwan patted her lightly, "Xiao Xing, don't be afraid, there is no cannon."

"Yes, yes..." Lin Xing cried out of breath, "In my clothes, it hurts so much."

"No, it's not in the clothes." Xu Xiwan said close to her ear, "I have to protect Xiaoxing."

"Wanwan, Wanwan..." Lin Xing seemed to hold on to a life-saving straw, crying and calling Xu Xiwan's name, clutching Xu Xiwan's clothes, his knuckles turning white, he dared not let go.

Back home, Xu Xiwan closed all the doors and windows, and turned on the TV to the loudest, until the sound of fireworks outside could not be heard, and Lin Xing gradually stopped crying.Xu Xiwan finally had a chance to ask her why she was afraid of fireworks.

"Brother, I will put... the firecrackers in my clothes." Lin Xing wiped away tears, pointed at his back, "It hurts."

Xu Xiwan didn't pay attention to it before, but this time, after listening to Lin Xingyi, he lifted up the clothes behind her and saw that there were indeed several faint old scars, which were so light in color that they were almost invisible.

"My brother used a firecracker to blow it up?" Xu Xiwan asked.

"Brother, and children, they said, it's fun." Lin Xing wiped his tears and shook his head, "It's not fun at all, it hurts me so much."

Children are born with malice. They don't even have the most basic understanding of the world, and they do evil for fun in the name of ignorance.

Xu Xiwan never believed the so-called "human beings are inherently good" nonsense. From Lin Xing's intermittent and unclear sentences, she could already feel Lin Xing's despair and pain at that time.

A bunch of little beasts.

"Xiao Xing, do you still remember what I said?" Xu Xiwan lifted Lin Xing's chin, wiped away the tears from her face, looked into her eyes, and asked her seriously.

Lin Xing's big eyes were wet, and he blinked, looking at Xu Xiwan, puzzled.

"I said, I will protect you." Xu Xiwan smiled at Lin Xing, "Xiao Xing remember, no matter what time, I will protect you."

Lin Xing nodded, with tears in his eyes, trying to smile at Xu Xiwan.

Lin Xing took this sentence seriously.

According to fairy tales, every child has an angel of his own. Lin Xing thought, Xu Xiwan must be an angel sister who flew down from the sky, otherwise how could she be so kind to herself, so good that every day she opens her eyes, she is afraid All this is dreaming.

According to the tradition in Jinling, the first and second day of the Lunar New Year are not allowed to pay New Year’s greetings. On the third day of the Lunar New Year, Xu Taihong, the current head of the Xu family, made a post and hosted a banquet in the Xu family’s main house, hosting celebrities from all walks of life in Jinling. Xu Xiwan was in charge of the branch office. One of them is also invited. This kind of banquet is a good opportunity for various family forces to win over each other. Celebrities in the political and business circles will participate, and a lot of news is mixed in the jokes of pushing cups and changing cups.

Xu Xi returned to China a few months late, and had been suffering from not being able to open up a relationship. He had been waiting for this opportunity, so naturally he couldn't miss it. The night before, he told Lin Xing to stay safe at home alone, and the next day he dressed up carefully and went to the banquet.

When Xu Xi arrived late, many luxury cars had already parked in front of Xu's house. Two teams of bodyguards in black suits at the gate protected the guests and blocked the crowded footsteps of many reporters.

Banquets of this scale, even the Xu family, only hold this once a year, and the bodyguards of the Xu family are dispatched collectively to maintain order and protect the safety of the guests - this is as it should be, and many of the people attending the banquet are important figures from all walks of life. If something goes wrong in Xu's territory, even Xu Taihong might not be able to deal with it.

The person who greeted the guests at the door was Xu Xing'an, who is currently in charge of the Xu family. The Xu family has excellent genes, and his brothers and sisters all look upright. Xu Xing'an is close to 1.9 meters tall. Dressed in a neat suit, he bowed down and shook hands with every guest, calmly and confidently, and looked quite like the head of the Xu family.

Xu Xiwan was wearing a light gray silk evening gown with simple pearl earrings and neck ornaments, and her makeup was very clean. She was not eye-catching among the ladies who were trying to compete for beauty. She took the invitation card and left. In front of Xu's house, Xu Xing'an, who was in charge of the reception, was stunned when he saw her, his smile became a little ambiguous, and he shook hands with Xu Xiwan for a few seconds longer than the others.

"Second sister, long time no see."

Xu Xiwan smiled and nodded, with a very good demeanor, "I haven't seen you for many years, but my elder brother still has the same demeanor."

Being praised by the beauty, even if it was just a polite way, Xu Xing'an suddenly swelled up, "Second sister's praise, if you talk about elegance, who can compare to you?" He took a step closer while no one was paying attention, and whispered: "This There are so many beauties in the room, I'm afraid they can't compare to the second sister."

Xu Xiwan pursed his lips and smiled, as if a little shy, raised his hand to slightly cover his lips, "Brother praises you."

That hand was as white as jade in the dim light of the evening, which made Xu Xing'an go crazy.

"Brother, can I go in?" Xu Xiwan asked with a smile.

Only then did Xu Xingan come back to his senses, "Second sister, please."

"Thank you."

Xu Xi entered Xu's house late, and in a dark corner where no one else could see, a trace of disgust flashed across his eyes, but it disappeared in an instant, and a proper smile appeared on his face again.

Walking through the long corridor covered with red carpet, Xu Xiwan suddenly felt a sight behind her, staring directly at her. Her senses had always been extremely keen, and she turned her head quietly, but found nothing.Xu Xiwan evoked a smile, it was getting more and more interesting.

The dinner was held in the largest banquet hall of the Xu family. First, Xu Taihong delivered a speech. Xu Xiwan stood in the corner holding a goblet, looking coldly at his biological father.

Xu Taihong has grown old in the past few years, his hair is gray, and he has retreated behind the scenes for the past two years. After the speech, he was supported by the old housekeeper to rest. The matter of greeting the guests has long been handed over to his nephew Xu Xing'an.

As soon as Xu Taihong left, the atmosphere in the banquet hall became more relaxed. The wives from various families gathered together to chat with each other in a small voice, and those who were engaged in business and politics gathered on the other side, testing each other and exchanging their own news. There is a knowing smile on the face, and the words are all in the wine.

Xu Xiwan also held a glass of wine and got to know a few people she had always wanted to meet. These people were in high positions and didn't think much of her. Relying on their own politeness, they sneered and perfunctory, Xu Xi She didn't care too much about the night, she was soft-spoken, and she didn't expect to be able to get in touch with these people in one night, just to get acquainted with them. The future is long, so why rush for a while.Besides, these people can't do it, they can still start with their wives and daughters, Xu Xiwan was about to pass by with a glass of wine, when a voice stopped her suddenly.

"Second Sister, please stay safe."

Xu Xi turned his head in the evening, it was a gentle young man who looked about eighteen or nineteen years old, wearing a pair of silver-rimmed glasses and a well-tailored suit, which further complemented his gentle bookishness.

Xu Xiwan, however, smelled a dangerous smell from behind his glasses. This look was exactly the same as the one watching him in the dark just now.