Chapter 57 Heart to Heart
Lan Yaoxia and Li Jinxi stayed in the house almost the entire day without stepping out of the door.
In the spacious and bright hall downstairs, Wu Jun asked with a smile: "Third brother, where are your brother and your sister-in-law? Why haven't they come downstairs?"
Lan Zijie smiled and responded, "Mom, don't worry about it! My eldest brother and his wife are husband and wife, you have to give them some private space. It's not right to always ask your sister-in-law questions."
Luo Xiu on the side also chuckled in agreement: "Zijie is right. We should really let them be alone together for a while. This way, maybe I will get pregnant with my precious great-grandson soon!" As soon as he finished speaking, a burst of cheerful and joyful laughter rang out in the hall.
Wu Jun agreed: "Mom is right!"
However, she changed the subject and asked, "Old Three, how long did you take off this time?"
Lan Zijie thought for a moment and replied, "About half a month."
"Oh, thinking back to when my elder sister actually arranged for more than 30 bodyguards to escort me to the hotel for such a long time, it almost suffocated me." He couldn't help but complain, "I was stared at by those people every day, and I couldn't even leave the room. It was so uncomfortable!"
Wu Jun sighed helplessly and said coquettishly, "Isn't it because your elder sister is worried about your safety? You heartless little rascal, you actually dare to complain." She poked the other's forehead lightly.
Luo Xiu urged, "Now that the Song family's affairs have been properly handled, Third Brother, when you arrive in the capital, you must speed up your pace and make up for the academic studies you missed during that period."
Lan Zijie responded, "I know. I will definitely not let you down."
At this moment, Lan Wenda and his son Lan Yonggui walked into the hall from outside.
Lan Wenda smiled and said, "It's almost time for dinner, let's call those kids downstairs."
Lan Zijie responded: "I'll just send a message to my elder sister and brother."
Lan Yonggui agreed, "Okay, Father, the servants have already started bringing the dishes to the table, let's take a seat first."
"Those two kids are both young and energetic. They came down in a short while."
Lan Wenda agreed and urged, "Okay, let them move faster. It's not decent for them to be so slow while eating."
Not long after, Lan Yaoxia and Li Jinxi came to the restaurant downstairs. The family sat around the dining table, eating and chatting, the atmosphere was warm and harmonious.
"By the way, Mom, Dad, and Grandpa and Grandma, we plan to visit Jinxi's parents in a few days." Lan Yaoxia suddenly said.
"Yes, that's what I should do." Lan Wen nodded in agreement, "It would be nice to go and pay a visit to my in-laws."
"So what gifts are you going to bring?" Wu Jun asked.
"I've already thought about it. I want a set of high-quality bird's nests and a box of cordyceps sinensis. I'll buy the rest when I think of something else." Lan Yaoxia replied.
"Not bad, not bad. These gifts are very suitable." Lan Wen said with satisfaction.
As we ate and talked, this dinner was like a long concert. Time danced on the tip of our tongues and words intertwined in the air, lingering for a long time.
After dinner, Lan Yaoxia and Li Jinxi returned to their room. They lay on the bed and chatted.
"Thank you, Yaoxia." Li Jinxi said softly.
"Thank you for what?" Lan Yaoxia asked puzzledly.
"Thank you for everything you have done for me." Li Jinxi's eyes were filled with tears of emotion.
Lan Yaoxia hugged her tightly and said gently, "You are my wife, and I should do anything for you.
Li Jinxi curled up in Lan Yaoxia's warm embrace and said softly, "I understand that your grandparents and parents may have some prejudice against our family."
"Over the years, if it weren't for the powerful influence of your Lan family, my family's business would never have grown to its current scale among the many companies in this highly competitive coastal area." Her voice was filled with helplessness and bitterness.
"What's worse is that those people outside are always talking about how my father used his daughter to marry into your Lan family." Li Jinxi's eyes revealed a hint of sadness.
Lan Yaoxia hugged her tightly and comforted her, "Don't care about other people's gossip. Maybe they are just jealous and envious of you for finding a good home." After that, he gently kissed Li Jinxi on the forehead, as if to convey all his love to her.
Li Jinxi nodded slightly to show her understanding, but there was still a hint of helplessness in her eyes: "Of course I understand what you said. You are the eldest son of the Lan Group, and there are many people who want to marry you."
"But you are still the future successor of the Lan Group, and I... the gap between us is too big." She sighed softly, as if she wanted to vent all the frustration in her heart.
"I used to work hard in the company all day long, just to prove my ability to others. I don't want to be seen as a woman who depends on a man." Li Jinxi's voice was slightly low, with a little emotion and tenacity.
Lan Yaoxia stared at her, eyes full of heartache and reluctance: "In fact, I really hope that you can become a carefree girl who depends on me! Then maybe you will have less pressure. Remember? Since you took over the family business, the smile on your face has become less and less. At that time, I really felt that the relationship between us was gradually alienated."
Li Jinxi nodded silently, she was well aware of the troubles they had caused each other during this period of time. "I am the only daughter in my family, and my father really wants me to take over the company." Her tone seemed a little heavy.
Lan Yaoxia held her hand tightly and said affectionately: "I just hope you can relax a little and not be busy with those tedious affairs all day long."
"Every time I see you working so hard, I feel really distressed." Lan Yaoxia's eyes revealed sincere love.
Li Jinxi said softly: "Husband, let's take advantage of this opportunity to clarify Gu Yannian's matter." Her voice was very soft.
When Lan Yaoxia heard Gu Yannian's name, she couldn't help but feel a little annoyed.
However, when he looked down and saw Li Jinxi snuggling in his arms, his disappointment instantly disappeared. He gently stroked Li Jinxi's hair and responded softly, "Oh? What do you want to say?"
Li Jinxi raised her head and met Lan Yaoxia's gaze, with a sincere light flashing in her eyes.
She took a deep breath and said slowly: "Of course I have to explain the whole story clearly. I remember when he was a child, his parents moved to next door to my parents' house with him."
"Since the two villas are close to each other, their family often comes to visit." When she said this, Li Jinxi's eyes became a little distant, as if she was recalling that long-ago time.