Rebirth in the 90s: Her Counterattack and Redemption

Chapter 804: Chapter 481: Jealousy / Blessing or Curse

”I came after consulting with Great Grandpa, don’t worry.” Ye Xuan said, reaching out to pinch Xiangxiang’s little cheek. The little guy pouted his mouth and started wailing.

”Has Great Grandpa woken up?” Luo Ye asked anxiously while soothing Xiangxiang.

”Not yet, but he’s conscious. When we talk to him, he moves his fingers if he likes what he’s hearing, otherwise he doesn’t react at all.” Ye Xuan said with a helpless shake of his head, ”Great Grandpa is still so particular, sigh...”

”Waa...” Xiangxiang hugged Luo Ye’s neck tightly, crying his heart out. Pan Jie hurried over, trying to take him, but the little guy clung desperately to Luo Ye’s neck and wouldn’t let go.

Pan Jie angrily slapped his bottom twice, ”You little rascal, why are you so disobedient? Uncle and Sister Ye’er are closer to you, let go quickly...”

”Pfft!” Luo Feng burst out, pointing at Xiangxiang, ”Good kid, you’ve got an eye for this, holding onto Sister Ye’er, or Uncle Ye might just snatch her away.”

”What are you talking about!” Grandpa Luo slapped his grandson, ”You’re a grown person, yet all you do is talk nonsense. Ye’er is a sister, Xiao Xuan is an uncle, how are you reasoning about the seniority?”

Pan Jie’s face turned bright red, stammering, ”Grandpa Luo, I didn’t intentionally mix up the seniority, I just didn’t calculate at that moment...”

Grandpa Luo interrupted her, ”I wasn’t talking about you. Feng’er, this kid has some tricky ideas. A few days ago, he was mumbling, holding Xiangxiang, saying he was teaching him to count, turns out he was corrupting the child.”

”Grandpa...” Luo Feng looked at his grandfather with a grievance, ”How can you wrongly guess like that? I was really teaching Xiangxiang to count numbers. Think about it, he’s so young, if I taught him to occupy Ye’er, would he remember? Plus, I didn’t even know Ye Xuan would come today. You’re really accusing me wrongly.”

Pan Jie agreed, ”Grandpa, Xiangxiang is just a baby, he couldn’t have those thoughts.”

Grandpa Luo thought about it too, then patted his grandson, ”Alright, it seems I accused you wrongly.”

”Uncle Feng, I’ll be good, candy... candy...”

”Hehe...” Seeing everyone’s gaze with a hint of laughter directed at him, Luo Feng chuckled awkwardly, ”Kids’ words can’t be taken seriously, hehe...”

”Yes, they can’t be taken seriously.” Ye Xuan nodded, giving Luo Feng a meaningful look, pinching Xiangxiang’s little nose, ”Xiangxiang, from now on call Sister Ye’er, Auntie, and Uncle will give you this.” He said, magically pulling out a small and exquisite mini toy gun, its body sparkling. Xiangxiang’s big eyes immediately widened, staring at it eagerly for a moment. His chubby hand stretched out upon seeing Ye Xuan pulling it back a bit, then nestled into Luo Ye’s embrace, murmuring, ”Aunt Ye’er.”

”Good boy.” Ye Xuan tucked the little toy gun into Xiangxiang’s little hand, and the little guy immediately let go of his grip on Luo Ye’s neck, reaching out to Pan Jie for a hug.

”I’ll go check outside; why haven’t Dad and Uncle Song returned yet?” Luo Feng coughed lightly, quickly slipped out.

Wen Xin looked at Ye Xuan, smiled apologetically, ”Xiao Xuan, don’t take it to heart, Feng’er and Ye’er have been close since childhood, it’s inevitable they act a bit childish.”

”Auntie, I know, I’m just teasing him.” Ye Xuan said, pulling Luo Ye, ”Let’s also make dumplings together.”

Luo Ye looked at him with some concern, ”You coming here, Grandpa and the others have no objections?”

”They all support me spending the New Year with Ye’er. Later, we’ll call Great Grandpa together, perhaps he’ll be so happy, he’ll wake up.”

Grandpa Luo breathed a sigh of relief, ”That’s good, that’s good, you kid, you gave me a scare earlier when you came in, I thought I was seeing things.”

Ye Xuan smiled apologetically, ”Originally, I wanted to call, but then I thought about it and wasn’t sure what time I’d arrive, so I didn’t.”

”You planned to surprise Ye’er, right?” Wang Qi smiled, exposing his motive.

”Indeed, that’s the main reason.” Ye Xuan straightforwardly admitted.

Luo Ye glared at him, slipped into the washroom.

Seeing Ye Xuan about to wash his hands too, Wen Xin stopped him, ”Xiao Xuan, you don’t need to help, tonight at eight sharp, there will be fireworks at Wusi Square, go take a look with Ye’er.” Thinking again, she added, ”When going out, let Feng’er find Nuonuo and go too, young ones shouldn’t stay at home.”

Ye Xuan hesitated, then smiled and nodded, ”Thank you, Mom.”

”This child.” Wen Xin looked at him helplessly, ”Auntie is not opposing you..., forget it, I won’t explain, you’ll understand.”

...

Wusi Square was crowded with people everywhere; Ye Xuan found a vantage point with Luo Ye, holding her as they waited for the large fireworks show to start.

Seeing Luo Ye looking around, Ye Xuan wrapped her head with his big hand, ”Don’t look around, they won’t get lost.”

”Annoying, going back my brother will criticize me again.” Luo Ye gave him an annoyed look; after getting out of the car, Ye Xuan had grabbed her and in no time left Luo Feng and Ying Nuo behind.

She really didn’t want to cooperate, but his strength was too great. It’s the holiday season; she didn’t want to bicker with him, resulting in what they were at now.

Currently, Luo Feng, tugging Ying Nuo, searching all around, was muttering resentfully, ”That darn Ye Xuan, I won’t go to Ren Da, I’ll take the exam to go to Sha City, mess up his plans every day.”

”It’s the holiday season; don’t say inauspicious words.” Ying Nuo gave him a slap, couldn’t help laughing, ”Why do I feel you’re like someone who’s overturned the vinegar jar?”

”Who spilled the vinegar jar?” Luo Feng stubbornly stuck his neck out, complaining bitterly, ”Look at what he’s done, look at the grievances Ye’er has suffered. Hmph, if it weren’t for Ye’er liking him, I’d force her to break up with him!”

”Don’t deny it. You’re just uncomfortable seeing Luoluo getting closer to him, so you’re thinking of ways to set up obstacles for them.” Ying Nuo tugged at his clothes, ”Tell me the truth, were you especially happy when Luoluo called off the engagement?”

”No...”

Feeling guilty under Ying Nuo’s bright eyes, Luo Feng gave a sheepish grin, ”Well, maybe a little bit, but the main issue is he didn’t treat my sister well enough...”

”Alright, stop arguing.” Ying Nuo sighed lightly, ”Brother Luo Feng, he truly cares for Luoluo. You can rest assured knowing he’ll protect her better than anyone, really.”

Luo Feng tightened his grip around Ying Nuo’s slender waist, staring at the night sky in a daze...

The fireworks began, and a crimson peony blossomed in the night sky, momentarily lighting up the entire square. Turning his head, Luo Feng happened to see his sister nestled in Ye Xuan’s arms, her bright and happy smile more dazzling than the peony in the sky...

Ying Nuo naturally saw Luo Ye with Ye Xuan too. She squeezed Luo Feng’s hand, whispering in his ear, ”Now, are you reassured?”

Luo Feng embraced her tightly, ”Nuonuo, meeting you is a blessing for both me and my sister.”

Ying Nuo laughed happily, ”Meeting Luoluo and Brother Luo Feng is also my blessing. I love both of you, forever.”

Roses bloomed brilliantly against the night sky, and as the petals fell, a line of large words appeared, ”Wishing all lovers in the world a happy union!”

Ye Xuan gently kissed Luo Ye’s forehead, holding her tightly. Luo Ye returned the embrace, bowing her head to peck him lightly...

When the four met again, Luo Feng smiled at Ye Xuan, ”I apologize for my small tricks. From now on, take good care of my sister.”

Ye Xuan patted his shoulder, ”Get in the car!”

...

Just past eleven, Luo Zhenggang and Song Fangzheng returned. Seeing Ye Xuan there, Luo Zhenggang gave him a hard pat, insisting he stay for drinks.

After three glasses, Wen Xin held down Luo Zhenggang’s hand, stopping him from raising his cup again, ”No more drinking. Tomorrow you and Fangzheng have to go visit people for New Year’s, you shouldn’t have too much alcohol on your breath.”

Luo Zhenggang sighed deeply, ”I’m afraid... the opportunity for our families to spend New Year’s together in the future won’t be easy to come by.”

”Secretary, sigh!” Song Fangzheng sighed again, also with a worried expression.

Influenced by the two, everyone’s mood was a little low.

Luo Ye quietly sighed, lowering her eyes.

Earlier, she’d jokingly congratulated her dad, saying she would become the daughter of the Governor, but that was just to comfort him.

In reality, Island City is equivalent to the capital city; the leader of Island City is much more comfortable than the Deputy Governor of Ludong Province, and it’s easier to achieve accomplishments too.

If it were the Executive Deputy Governor, it would be different, but being one of six Deputy Governors, and with no focus yet, Luo Zhenggang’s future is still uncertain success or disaster.

Normally, Luo Zhenggang should remain in Island City for another two years before being transferred to the province. Clearly, his absolute position in Island City has made some feel threatened, leading to such a sudden exception.

This matter, neither the Wen Family nor the Ye Family can intervene in. Interfering would give certain people leverage, so the future path depends entirely on Luo Zhenggang himself. Of course, appropriate support from the Wen and Ye families is possible, but too much assistance isn’t necessarily a good thing.

The political world is never harmonious; who is loyal, who is treacherous, who is friend, who is foe, isn’t something easily concluded on the surface. Luo Ye worriedly glanced at her brother. Is supporting him in pursuing a political career right or wrong?

Grandpa Luo was a bit puzzled, looking at Luo Zhenggang, ”Zhenggang, what’s really going on? Tell the truth, will you?”

”Dad, nothing’s going on.” Wen Xin quickly served the old man some food. She, after all, came from a big family, and had long since figured out the situation; she just didn’t mention it.

”Don’t hide it from me. Since we’re family, don’t keep secrets.” Old Sir Luo was displeased, setting down his chopsticks with a grave face.

Pan Jie tactfully stood up, ”I’ll take Xiangxiang out to play.”

Luo Zhenggang waved at her, ”Xiao Jie, sit down. We’ve been close for so long, we understand each other’s character, there’s no need to hide anything...”

Once Luo Zhenggang had explained everything, Old Sir Luo was silent for a while, then sighed deeply, ”If it’s a blessing, it’s not a curse. If it’s a curse, it can’t be avoided. As long as you don’t go against your conscience in anything, there’s nothing to fear. At worst, we’ll return home to farm, what’s the big deal?”

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Nu’an overestimated her speed, feeling embarrassed. Around noon tomorrow, a new Chapter will be posted, I’ll continue writing, and sleep if I’m tired (To be continued. If you like this work, you’re welcome to go to Qidian () to vote for recommendation tickets, monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)